The presenters also demonstrate the system through an interactive Web site that applies the system to create a database of searchable rated sites. The display includes student photos, sample lesson plans, course development suggestions, computer requirements, Internet search information and recommended Web sites. It includes assignment design and objectives as well as student and teacher evaluation of the activity. Despite the huge amount of information available on the WWW, lower level learners of English may have difficulty finding comprehensible material suitable for extensive reading. The presenter highlights a number of interesting, accessible sites and outlines his plans for adding a Web-based component to an extensive reading program.
Real audio offers a versatile and flexible medium for listening activities.
Students have individual control over the playback, and any desired repetition of words or phrases is immediate. The presenter shows how to record audio files from any source, discusses listening activities, and demonstrates a student project incorporating audio files. Reading strategies are defined and concrete examples offered. Classroom instruction and instruction through a Web-designed program are also described. An detailed handout illustrates the above method of teaching and improving reading comprehension strategies and skills.