18 Free Digital Storytelling Tools For Teachers And Students Editor's note: We have originally written and published this article in February 2013. Thanks to your useful suggestions and our own following of the latest developments in the fast-paced field of technology, we have updated this piece in November 2015 in the hope that you will keep finding it useful. Thank you for sharing! Stories are important. 11 Free Digital Storytelling Websites ACMI Generator ACMI Generator is a creative studio space where you can explore the moving image, be inspired, create your own moving image works, and share your creations with the Generator community. Create the best Course for your School with the Right Vendor Find, choose and compare the top eLearning Content Development Companies for K12! 7 Free Apps For Digital Storytelling Adobe Slate Named App Store Editors’ Choice, Adobe Slate lets you turn your next newsletter, report, invitation, or travel adventure into a gorgeous visual story that delights readers on any device. Additional Note:
untitled 18 Free Image Sites and Tools for Schools A picture is worth a thousand words, but it might also be worth a thousand dollars if your school gets hit with a copyright violation claim. This happens to schools every year as students or teachers inappropriately use an image that they do not have the rights to. Thankfully this does not have to be the case as there are loads of high quality pictures that can be used in school projects without any licensing concerns. There are many sites and tools that can help educators and students find free photos, clipart, icons, and more. The List If you just want the links to the sites and tools, see the list right below. Free Image Websites Free Image Add-ons for DocsFull Deck for Google Docs (Unsplash) - Docs Add-on linkPixabay Free Images - Docs Add-on linkInsert icons for Docs - Docs Add-on linkFree Image Add-ons for Slides Free Image Websites The first section of this list contains websites where free images can be found. Unsplash Pexels Stockio Reshot PikWizard Pixabay Morguefile Openclipart Unsplash
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Lingorank: English listening exercises and tests with selected talks Conseils pour analyser une image Cette fiche méthodologique est proposée par Sciences Po, associé à OpenClassrooms, pour accompagner les lycéens vers le bac et les études supérieures. Nous publions progressivement neuf fiches e-methodo conçues par des enseignants de lycées et de Sciences Po : rédiger une dissertation, un commentaire de texte, prendre des notes, lire une carte, faire une recherche sur Internet, organiser son temps durant un examen ou un concours. Introduction Pourquoi analyser une image ? Pour analyser une image, vous devez donc : Décrire objectivement (« ce que je vois »)Mettre en contexte (« ce que je sais »)Interpréter et critiquer (« ce que j’en déduis ») Décrire l’image Avant de commencer à décortiquer l’image et l’analyser tel un détective, prenez le temps de la regarder. Introduire le sujet Tout d’abord, vous devrez être capable d’identifier le type d’image et le sujet traité. Qui est l’auteur de l’image ? Voici ce que vous pourriez en dire : Faire l’analyse formelle de l’image Mettre en contexte 1. 2.
Cómo prepararse el examen oral del First Certificate - English Online TV El First Certificate in English (FCE) es un examen que demuestra un nivel intermedio del idioma, es decir, un B2. Muchos estudiantes consiguen aprobar la parte de gramática pero cuando se enfrentan al Speaking del First, no consiguen superarlo con éxito. Estructura y Consejos Generales ¿Sabes a qué te vas a enfrentar durante la prueba de los exámenes de Cambridge? A continuación, te darán dos fotos y durante un minuto aproximadamente tendrás que hablar sobre ellas en forma de monólogo. A continuación tienes algunos consejos generales para el Speaking del First: Expresiones para memorizar Es muy importante que prepares lo que quieres decir, desarrollando los puntos principales y uniéndolos mediante frases hechas y conectores. Sorry, I’m not sure what you mean.I don’t understand.Can you say that again, please? I (really) like/love/enjoy…I don’t (really) like…I’d prefer…I’d (much) rather…The thing I like the best is…I’m not very keen on…I much prefer… Vicky Mills English Teacher
Holiday Reading Challenge - Helbling Readers BLOG We have an excellent challenge for your holidays (or simply for the rest of the year). Print our sheet, put it on the fridge or keep it in your bag. Click here to download the sheet. You can also make your own reading challenge. Here are some ideas. Make a reading challenge sheet for your parents.Make one for your best friends.Make one for your teacher (you can do it in class, at the beginning of the year).Make one based on a theme or a historical period (for advanced readers!). Send us your own reading challenge.
WriteComics.com - Create your own comics! 8 Google Chrome Extensions you “Add”solutely Need to Use if you are a Teacher I have been struggling with the title of this post. I wanted to write it in capital letters and tried different angles, all with the same purpose, trying to entice you into reading it as I know for certain that, for some teachers out there, add-ons ( also known as extensions) are still unknown. Introduction Working as a “free app” teacher trainer has taught me quite a lot of things. During these workshops, over the course of a conversation I mentioned, and probably showed, the add-ons I use on Google Chrome to make my work more productive. First of all, the basics What is an add-on or extension? These little icons you see next to the address bar are called add-ons or extensions. How do I install an extension? Just click here and write the name of the extension you want to install. How do I manage my extensions? (it has background music) My favourite Google Chrome Extensions The ones I cannot live without, and in no particular order, are the following: 1. Let’s imagine this scenario. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Nine Teaching Ideas for Using Music to Inspire Student Writing Or, you might have students examine what a conversation like this looks like in writing. “Kendrick Lamar Shakes Up the Pulitzer Game: Let’s Discuss” by Times music editors provides a good example. The conversation begins: JON PARELES To me, this prize is as overdue as it was unexpected. When I look at the Pulitzers across the board, what I overwhelmingly see rewarded are journalistic virtues: fact-gathering, vivid detail, storytelling, topicality, verbal dexterity and, often, real-world impact after publication. It’s an award for hard-won persuasiveness. Then, in small groups, have students come up with their own music topics worthy of debate. You might then have them brainstorm some initial ideas and conduct research in the Times Music section to deepen and broaden their knowledge about the subject. Next, invite them into a written conversation about their chosen topic. Exercise #9: Write an editorial on a music-related topic. Exercise #9: Write an editorial on a music-related topic.
Sept conseils pour ne pas se faire avoir par les représentations graphiques Peut-on avoir confiance dans un « camembert » ? Un axe vertical doit-il forcément commencer à zéro ? A quel point une carte peut-elle être trompeuse ? LE MONDE | • Mis à jour le | Par Mathilde Damgé La grève des employés de la SNCF est aussi une bataille de communication, dans laquelle chaque élément compte. Et au cours des dernières semaines, il a été fréquent de voir passer des représentations graphiques qui ne respectaient pas les règles élémentaires en la matière, qu’il s’agisse d’erreurs ou d’une volonté de présenter les choses sous un jour particulier. 1. Ces bâtons, qu’on appelle aussi histogrammes, sont censés représenter des rapports de grandeur. Il aurait fallu privilégier une représentation s’appuyant sur un axe des ordonnées à zéro, comme ici : Lire aussi cet autre exemple : Air France : pourquoi il faut se méfier des graphiques 2. Sauf que l’axe des ordonnées ne commence pas à zéro, ce qui donne à la « pente » une courbe beaucoup plus forte qu’elle ne l’est en réalité. 3. 4.
How to teach conversational lessons Hello, there. This post was written to share my favourite resources aimed at conversational lessons – both online and face-to-face. I hope you find it useful. The first minutes of the lesson are meant to arouse your students’ interest. You want to ‘hook them’ into conversing with you. In order to maintain your students’ interests, attempt to pick topics or situations that appeal to their age and if possible interests. After a topic is selected it is important to ensure that your student(s) do not write down their ideas. At this stage the teacher should monitor the student’s production, taking into account the content and form. At this stage focus on the content and probe your student’s comprehension and new language discovery. Give feedback – It is crucial to provide feedback that is oriented to the student’s goals. Give the opportunity for your student to do the speaking task again or do a similar task. And the sub-skills? Ready-made speaking lesson plans 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1.