Violet's mum moves to Paris, so she has to go too. Living in Paris should be very exciting, but Violet doesn't like it. Her only hope is to talk to her friends from London online
Wikis: A Knowledge Platform for Collaborative Learning in ESL Reading
A wiki, a cross between a website and a word document, is an interactive webpage that allows students to read, generate, and publish content online in an environment of collaboration. This article presents the pedagogical rationale for wikis as a technological tool to foster second language (L2) reading proficiency through communities of practice in virtual ESL reading groups. It includes suggested activities and a consideration of challenges associated with wikis as a pedagogical tool.
Coursera - Emerging Trends and Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom
Learn about emerging trends and technologies in K-12 virtual instruction. Join us as we explore this dynamic landscape and investigate how we can more deeply engage students in the virtual classroom through the use of innovative practices and technologies.
FOCUS is a brand new course for upper-secondary schools that takes students from A2 up to C1 level and offers a thorough preparation to the school leaving exam.
Video animations of grammar consist of a background story to provide context and a virtual teacher to how a structure is formed and applied.
Key language and structures from the grammar lessons are used in context in the videos, showing students how they are used in real life situations.
Death by Video Game: Tales of Obsession from the Virtual Frontline
Whether it's Space Invaders, Candy Crush Saga or Grand Theft Auto, video games draw us in and don't let go. In Taiwan, a spate of deaths at gaming cafés is raising a question: why is it that some of us are playing games beyond the limits of our physical wellbeing?
