15 Free Tools for Storing and Sharing Files. Six months ago I shared a list of good file sharing tools for teachers and students.
Since then, I've come across some more tools to add to that list. Here is my new list of file sharing tools for students and teachers. Using these tools can help you avoid having an email inbox that is overflowing with file attachments. The tools that I frequently use: I use Google Documents and Google Drive for nearly all of my document storage needs. The other tool that I frequently use for collecting, storing, and sharing files is Dropbox. DROPitTOme is a free service that works with Dropbox to allow people to upload files to your Dropbox account without giving them access to the contents of your Dropbox account. File Dropper is the file sharing tool that I have used longer than any of the tool on this list. Other file sharing tools that I have tried. File Stork is a tool that works with Dropbox and allows you to collect files in two ways.
Go Pileus is a simple free service for quickly sharing files. Sedef Koc's Blog. » Blog Archive » Songify – Turn Speech into Music. ”Songify turns speech into music automatically!
Just speak into your device, and Songify will magically turn your speech into a song.” Teachers of young learners like to use music and songs in their lessons. It is always so much fun to sing and learn by songs. This helps children to learn in a fun way. You can aid your students’ listening comprehension and at the same time you can make your lessons enjoyable. PLN: Your Personal Learning Network Made Easy. What is a PLN?
If I had to define what a ‘Personal Learning Network’ is, I would keep it simple and broad: n. – the entire collection of people with whom you engage and exchange information, usually online. Personal Learning Networks, or PLNs, have been around forever. Originally, they were your family and friends, maybe other educators you worked with, but as the internet and web 2.0 tools have become nearly ubiquitous, PLNs can include tons of different communities – social networking sites like Facebook, blogs, Twitter, wikis, social bookmarking tools, LinkedIn, and so many more.
Basically, anyone that you interact with is apart of your PLN, whether they are social contacts, professional peers, or experts in their field. Process writing: mixing it up. As the name suggests, process writing is an approach to writing which focuses on the process rather than the end product.
The argument goes that, just as writers in the ‘real’ world go through a process of editing and revising what they write, so should our students. The typical structure for a process writing lesson might be: 1 Brainstorming ideas. 2 Plan the structure of the writing 3 Write first draft 4 Get feedback on first draft from teacher or peers (or self-evaluation) 5 Write second draft (and third if appropriate after feedback) I think there is a lot to be said for taking a process approach to writing: Feedback Generally speaking, whatever colour ink we use and whatever correction code we use, we often might as well have not bothered marking written work.
For most students, once something has been written and handed in, it’s over: out of sight, out of mind. Students also develop their ability to self-evaluate, which is something they can go on to use independently. Task repetition. The Next Generation of LifelongLearningTeachers. Cool Tools for 21st Century Learners. Tara Benwell's Page. Hello!
I'm Tara Benwell, the administrator of MyEC. I love working with English learners from all over the world in this club. I am also the awards editor for EnglishClub.com and Teflnet, and I contribute monthly materials, articles, and tips for learners and teachers at both sites. I also connect with learners and teachers via EnglishClub.com's Facebook, twitter, and Google Plus accounts.
If you have any questions, let me know! April 2014 Writing Challenge: Life Hacks Quick Picks: MyEC FAQHow to Learn English QuicklyHow to Learn English with TwitterThe Learning English Video ProjectWeekly News (Listening practice)Survival EnglishIdiom of the Day Tara's Monthly Writing Challenges: Each month I post a NEW writing challenge on my MyEC blog (below).
Recommended Video for New MyEC Members: A 10 Step Guide NEW - Fiction by Tara (for kids)Happy Camper Books (for iPad) A series of eco-conscious story books for children aged 3-10. Fiction by Tara (for advanced learners or teachers) Sandy Millin. Shaun Wilden. Reflections of a Teacher and Learner. Educational Technology in ELT. Unplugged and semi-unplugged, learner centred thoughts & ideas for language teachers. Barryjameson. Reflections of the classroom.