Here are some lesson plans using technology.
(slides can be advanced by clicking)
As educators, we need to embrace technology in order to engage our students. We live in such a fast changing world that we need to stay up to date with the latest trends in technology in order to create the best learning experience for our students. Many of my presentations incorporate music or a theme. Please browse around. You should be able to click on the powerpoints to speed them along.
Above: A favorite program of my students -- Kahoot -- is a wonderful tool for assessment. Students select answers individually by using their computer, cell phone or other device. This ensures each student is participating. Moreover, each student's responses can be reviewed later by the teacher. This allows for a customized approach to learning and assessment. Most importantly, if used correctly and with the right presentation, it is quite fun, competitive, and engaging.
Writing Prompt
|
The lesson to the left was prepared for a grade nine English class as well. I was having trouble getting the students motivated on writing. I decided to incorporate a theme having to do with video games with some ideas regarding freedom and personal choice. The writing prompt generated a high amount of student writing. I was happy with the result. This lesson noticeably increased the level of engagement.
|
Review Game
Here is an example of a simple and engaging review game. My students know that I prefer action based learning activities as opposed to just "games". However, at times we can use a game for a beneficial result. I find it helpful to change the routine once in awhile to bring renewed energy to our work. I will say that review games were much more popular with my students in South Korea than with my American students. My American students preferred Kahoot at the time.
|
|
Employability Skills
|
I do enjoy Employability Skills. I think that helping someone get a job is a noble act of kindness. I want my students to earn through merit the roles, positions and promotions which will develop. I want them to know how to best present their attributes and abilities.
|
ESL Lesson featuring
Dylan's Times are Changing The ESL Lesson to the right was extremely popular with my students and schools in South Korea. While it was designed for grade nine students, I used it with success for grades six through nine.
This was about the time I realized the power of music in the classroom. I started "doing what I know" instead of trying to imitate. I brought in my own stereo and played the Bob Dylan song on my own device. This particular song provides ample vocabulary for ESL students. Also, Dylan's rhymes and use of opposites are convenient in ESL classrooms. I like opposites (or bandai, in Korean) because the student would then acquire two words instead of one. The timeless nature of Dylan's music led many students to believe it was a current hit song in the USA. Perhaps they were right. |
|