The presenter begins by describing whole class video projects produced by her students and explaining how each succeeded by tapping student interests and talents and by using evolving technology. She then shows a recent class video, a takeoff of Mission Impossible incorporating PowerPoint slides, and invites questions from the audience. Alternatives exist to expensive new computers and operating system software that can be used to build viable resource rooms for instruction and faculty support. The presenters explore the possibilities. In this workshop, the facilitators demonstrate techniques and strategies for EFL teacher educators that integrate Web resources into the preparation of preservice teachers.
Participants explore the design of curriculum materials and lesson plans using the Web.
Audience discussion is encouraged. Room 3 Knowledge of basic computer operations such as e-mail, word processing, and the Internet are becoming increasingly important for academic survival. Yet many international students in U.S. university classrooms have little or no experience with computers. Issues of how to integrate these skills into a preacademic ESL curriculum are explored. This workshop introduces concordancing to teachers and curriculum developers.