WEEK 2

As I did last week I just want to share with you all the interesting things I learned this week

 Noodletools:

As I am not really into computers, moreover Web searching is frustrating at times when  I don´t know where to search.

It was really interesting to look at all the engines presented in www.noodletools.com; In this site you can find so many tools that are available for us, it  provides support for teachers and students  throughout the entire research process.

The only thing that you have to do is to choose an appropriate searching engine for any kind of information you need.

"How to Write Clear Objectives?”

ABCD method is relatively new for me I have never heard about it, but when I read all the information I was very pleased.!!

But what is it? Here you have very important information about it.

The ABCD method  helps you to set the objectives in a very easy and clear way for all your classes. In this system, "A" is for audience, "B" is for behavior, "C" for conditions and "D" for degree of mastery needed.

A:Audience- Who are your learners?

B:Behavior- What do you expect learners to be able to do? 

C:Condition What will the student be given or already be expected to know to accomplish the learning?

D:DEGREE–  How much will be accomplished, how well will the behavior need to be performed, and to what level? Do you want total mastery (100%), do you want them to respond correctly 80% of the time, etc. A common (and totally non-scientific) setting is 80% of the time.

Here is my ABCD for the next class: After studying "How often + expressions of frequency", students will be able to do a survey about the routines of people in the class.



A: Students

B: Complete the survey in groups.

C: Use How often + expressions of frequency

D: With 70% correctness in grammar structure and pronunciation.

QUITO, MY BEAUTIFUL CITY

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Quito is one of the oldest cities in Ecuador, founded nearly five centuries ago, and is divided in two very specific areas: the new city, that is modern, with skyscrapers and wide avenues, and the old city, completely colonial, with many charming historical buildings.

Quito is located on a horizontal strip of land running north to south between beautiful mountains. The splendor of the city's natural setting, combined with its attractive squares, parks and monuments as well as the warmth of its people, makes it a unique and unforgettable place.

The city has the best-preserved, least altered historic centre in Latin America. The monasteries of San Francisco and Santo Domingo, and the Church and Jesuit College of La Compañía, with their rich interiors, are pure examples of the 'Baroque school of Quito', which is a fusion of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish and indigenous art.

The historic old town of Colonial Quito is the jewel in Ecuador's crown. The city was designated the first UNESCO world Heritage City in 1978 in recognition of the importance of its colonial architecture (ahead of cities like Bath and Venice).

Introduce Yourself

I am Sylvia Moncayo. I am from Quito - Ecuador, I have been teaching English as a Foreign Language to teenagers and young adults for about 7 years.

I really love teaching and I would like using technology in my classes because I consider that is the best and funny way for teaching nowadays.

I have not had the opportunity to travel to English Speaking Countries , but I have done some Teacher Training at Cambridge University and with The Embassy of the United States.




My quote "The education of a man is never completed until he dies". Robert E.Lee

Best regards,

Sylvia

week 1- Reflections

Good night everybody!

I hope that all of you are fine.

Well, I am very pleased to take part of this course, and also I feel very exited because I have never had the opportunity to create a blog, and I did it!, now I know that is was not so complicated as I always thought.

I am completely sure that in this course I am going to learn many interesting and useful  things that will help me in my way of teaching and the best part of it is that "the main beneficiaries will be my students".