Visual Aids International House La Spezia's Blog Different types of visual aids There are many different types of visual aids. The following advice will help you make the most of those most commonly used. PowerPoint (or equivalent) Microsoft PowerPoint is probably now the most commonly used form of visual aid. Overhead projector slides/transparencies Overhead projector slides/transparencies are displayed on the overhead projector (OHP) - a very useful tool found in most lecture and seminar rooms. pre-prepared slides : these can be words or images either hand written/drawn or produced on a computer;spontaneously produced slides: these can be written as you speak to illustrate your points or to record comments from the audience;a mixture of each: try adding to pre-prepared slides when making your presentation to show movement, highlight change or signal detailed interrelationships. Make sure that the text on your slides is large enough to be read from the back of the room. White or black board Paper handouts Handouts are incredibly useful. Flip chart Video (DVD or VHS)
TBL Activities Have fun and explore activities you can use to promote Task Based Learning in your EFL/ESL classroom. Click on a link to preview the activity and get detailed instructions. A Family Introduction Basic This is a task based learning activity (TBL) designed for high beginners or pre-intermediate EFL/ESL learners. The purpose is to make sentences that introduce family members using a basic Subject Verb Object (SVO) format.
Working with Visual Aids - Presentation Skills You should only use visual aids if they are necessary to maintain interest and assist comprehension in your presentation. Do not use visual aids just to demonstrate your technological competence - doing so may compromise the main point of your presentation - getting your messages across clearly and concisely. If visual aids are used well they will enhance a presentation by adding impact and strengthening audience involvement, yet if they are managed badly they can ruin a presentation. Most visual aids will need advance preparation and should be operated with efficiency. If you wish to use such aids in an unfamiliar room or location, check what facilities are available in advance so that you can plan your presentation accordingly. Before you start, ask yourself: What is the purpose of the visual aid? To clarify a key point? This page gives details of the following common visual aids: Whiteboards and Interactive Whiteboards Flip Charts Ten tips for the effective use of a flip chart: Video Slides
Experimenting with English (Part 2) – Activities for learners to do outside the classroom [26 and counting!] In my blog post Experimenting with English: scaffolding learner autonomy, I discussed how I approached helping my learners to use English outside the classroom, drawing on learner autonomy theory and methodology (e.g. Benson, 2011; Oxford, 2003; Smith 2003). Central to that project, alongside the very important element of discussion, was a handout I created for my learners. Here is a screenshot of a sample page, taken from the listening section: Sample page from my Experimenting with English activities handout, listening section. As you can see, the handout consists of a series of activities for learners to try, with space for them to record when they tried it and what they thought of it. In my experience, as I mentioned in the Experimenting with English blog post, simply giving the learners this handout is insufficient. Of course, my learners are busy people and the time they have for out-of-class study is limited. Here are the handouts: This one is for learners who use Edmodo Like this:
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Off to the beach this summer? Then you’ll need some beach vocabulary The school holidays have started here in the UK and this weekend will see many families fly off to sunnier countries to catch some of those rays and to luxuriate in warm sea waters. Having just returned from an idyllic two weeks in Barbados with its white sandy beaches and turquoise blue waters, I can totally empathise with the excitement that will be felt across households as families pack their suitcases remembering to take with them their swimsuits – trunks for boys and men; bikinis, tankinis, one-piece swimsuits for girls and women; their beach towels; shorts;T-shirts; light summer dresses; sparkly sandals; flip flops; sunglasses (or shades) and many more items. Of course, we mustn’t forget to take our suntan or sunscreen lotions with us. So armed with sun protection, swimsuits, beach towels and all the right clothes for a beach holiday, what are you going to do? A beach library – my idea of heaven. Boogie boarding I like a mixture of sunbathing and swimming. Ciao for now Shanthi
AUDIO VISUAL AIDS/ INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA/ TEACHING AIDS | TET Success Key CTET 2015 Exam Notes Audio Visual Aids/ Instructional Media/ Teaching Aids In Teaching Introduction: Audio visual material must be seen in their relationship to teaching as a whole and to the learning process as a whole, until the teacher understands the relationship between audio visual material and teaching learning process. Audio visual materials are produced, distributed and used as planned components of educational programs. Audio visual aids are sensitive tools used in teaching and as avenues for learning. Definitions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Purposes of Teaching Aids: · To supplement and enrich teachers own teaching to make teaching-learning more concrete.· To serve an instructional role in itself.· To create interest among the group.· To make teaching as an effective process. Advantages of Teaching Aids : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Characteristics of good teaching aids: Teaching aids should be Ø Meaningful and purposeful Ø Accurate in every aspect 1. a. b. 2. a. b. Note: Did you liked the post?
LISTENING 1. What is Listening 2. Listening is NOT a gift! 3. Train Your Ears4. Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on emailShare on pinterest_shareMore Sharing Services1 Comments 9 months ago bahareh I want start learn english for ielts please help me. Leave a Reply Oral presentations: Using visual aids Using visual aids It is very helpful to use visual aids in a presentation, as they help people to understand your topic. Most people learn visually as well as aurally. And particularly if your accent is different from your audience's accent, it can be very helpful to let them see your keywords on a slide. Just take care not to use too many; people may want to take notes, so give them time to write. Overheads Overheads are an older form of communication now, however in some faculties they may be preferred (check with your lecturer). PowerPoint You can use PowerPoint software to produce very professional overheads or to make a computer-based presentation. Handouts Handouts are a great idea. Using the whiteboard Old tech is often just as useful as new tech!
Talk2Me English : The Present Simple 1 - Back To Basics I am very proud to announce that this post has been awarded the 'Teaching English Blog Award for Innovative Teaching Ideas' by the British Council.I would like to take this opportunity to thank Teaching English for their support and thank everyone who voted :-) This post is the first of a series of three, on the topic of the Present Simple tense. It contains a printable infographic covering the basics of the Present Simple and three printable worksheets. Getting back to basics: If you've been following my blog, you'll know that I've been on a journey of discovery, concerning using technology to create materials and using technology to teach and study. A few weeks ago I began teaching a group of 12 adults face-to-face. The minute the lights went out, the atmosphere changed in the classroom and I felt the tension rise. I have been working with the group on the topic of places in a town and shops. My next post on the topic of the Present Simple tense will look at the verb 'BE'.
The eClock - Learn all about time - Interactive Clock Digital On/Off Words On/Off Roman/Arabic To rotate the hands on the interactive e-Clock, move the cursor over the clock face, press the left mouse button down and move the mouse. Notes Our lives are organised around the concept of time; it is an common reference point for us all in modern life. Analogue Clock The analogue clock is the main display that appears. Digital Clock The digital display is initially hidden but can be revealed by clicking on the DIGITAL ON/OFF button on the menu at the bottom right hand corner of the screen. Words and numbers As well as the interactive analogue and digital displays, the time can also be displayed as words.
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