Saturday, October 26, 2013

Virtual learning and teaching

a. Virtual learning and teaching

b. presentation of the tool

I chose a weblog; it’s a way to post anything, anytime to share with people, we can post videos, slide presentation, pictures and writing about what we want to share, also is kind of interaction with anyone.
This tool in the virtual learning can be used as research for students, because there are many ideas and opinions about any subject, for example, a particular topic we are looking for.
c. the way you would use the tool for teaching

Well, in this age of the technology, where there are more cyber students, we need to be more creative to teach a class, and using a blog will be a good tool for that purpose.
First I will post any review what the students are learning in order to help them to affirm all concepts and doubts about some particular topics.
Second, student will post homework’s and activities in order to share with their classmates and get some comments about it; this will help them to build a good rapport with all the students to enhance their language skills.
Lastly, I will post different materials according to the lectures, as videos, slides, etc, students will find more easily all the tools they needing it in the process of the learning.

d. the importance of using this tool

Blogs are usually writing on particular topics, expressing what are we thinking of these topics putting students and teachers into contact with each other in relationships where they can learn, share ideas, and even do collaborative activities with others students with similar interests from around the world.
Also I think a blog is a place to share your passion with others. It facilitates the exchange of Ideas with other interested parties. Perhaps this is one of the more important uses of this tool.