Internet Based ProjectsYury RendonPaula GonzalezCarolina Ceballos

Reasons to use internet based projects in the classroom

They are a structured way for teachers to begin to incorporate the internet into the language classroom ( no specialist technical knowledge is needed)

They are group activities and lend themselves to communication and the sharing of knowledge

They can be used simply for language learning purposes They encourage critical thinking skills

Steps to prepare internet-based projects

Choose the Project topic Make the task clear Find the resources Decide on the outcome

Internet-based Simulations

Internet-based simulations bring real-life contexts to the classroom. Internet gives learners access to authentic websites that provide

relevant content to carry out simulations. address potential real-life situations in order to appeal to the learner.

SIMULATIONS FIELD

Business English General English • Real websites General context • Learner’s reading Small groups would plan • Information processing Award• Planning More real• Communication skills Shorter simulations are also possible• Technology skills • Real situation

Webquests

Webquests are mini-projects in which a large percentage of the input and material is supplied from the Internet.

Webquests can be teacher-made or learner-made, depending on the learning activity the teacher decides on.

According Bernie Dodge, a webquest is 'an inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that learners interact with comes from resources on the Internet'.

A Real WebQuest....

• requires higher level thinking• makes good use of the web. • is not a research report or a step-by-step science or

math procedure. • is not just a series of web-based experiences.

Steps to Create a Webquest 1.Introduction 2.Task: explains clearly and precisely what the learners will

have to do as they work their way through the webquest.3.The process: guides the learners through a set of

activities and research tasks, using a set of predefined resources.

4.Evaluation: involves learners in self-evaluation5.Conclusion 6.Credits & Referenceshttp://zunal.com/

Basic projects Examples Low -level projects: Ideal opportunity for

developing specific communication skills. Require access to internet and Word processing software

Some projects can be focused on: Countries and nationalities Dates Places Past tenses Likes and dislikes and opinions

High- level projects: offer the opportunity of examining a serious issue in dept. encourages complex thinking and reasoining processes Require access to internet and Access to video recording equipment.

Debates Class discussions Role play

Conclusions

Internet can be used as an access point to real world knowledge which learners may lack

Internet can act as a springboard for authentic, relevant simulation work and as the source of materials which promote collaborative learning, communication, learning sharing and higher level thinking skills

Internet explores the area of motivation and considers how it can be increased with careful taks design and judicious choice of internet content

REFERENCES

http://www.webquest.org/ Dudeney & Hockly (2007)How to teach english with technology http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=644

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