Critical thinking & CLIL

Karina wants to share with the group the following slide show. It looks interesting!

Nuevas Tendencias Educativas

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And Lilia found this video on CLIL, by David Marsh (writer of both books we
 saw in the first meeting)





thanx for sharing

stella :-)

Technology VS teachers?

TECHNOLOGY DOES NOT MAKE THE CLASSROOM   SUCCESSFUL

-THE TEACHER DOES!*

So far you have had some time to reflect upon this quote. What do you think? Do you consider your students different from you, in terms of learning abilities? Have you ever realized that they are "digital natives" (Prensky, 2001)? 

Teaching AND learning: are they the same for you?

* taken from the blog: Blogging through the Fourth Dimension

Let's share our thoughts. POST YOUR COMMENTS TO THIS BLOG!

stella :-)

Sir Ken Robinson: Schools kill Creativity- TED CONFERENCE

TED -Ideas worth spreading is an incredible place where you can find ONLY GRET IDEAS , ONLY GREAT ENTREPENEURS, ONLY GREAT POETS, ONLY GREAT SCIENTISTS, ONLY GREAT ARTISTS, ONLY GREAT IDEAS WORTH SPREADING...
TEDx is pretty similar but the lectures take place outside the US. Here you can visit TEDx Buenos Aires

TIP: it's great for our students because the lecture can be watched in different languages. Simply click on the OTHER LANGUAGES key and you'll find the lecture and the subtitles in the language chosen.


Do you agree with Sir Ken Robinson? Is school killing creativity? If so, what can teachers do to avoid it?
FEEL FREE TO POST YOUR COMMENTS BELOW.

stella :-)

MIND MAP

You are supposed to create a mind map with the theory discussed in class >>> CLIL, project work,  tasks, etc. (see handout).

For those who DO NOT have the netbook yet, click here to download CMap Tools

TIPS:  

• When you draw a mind map, it is better to write down all the key concepts first, and then join them with arrows. 
• Remember the arrows establish the hierarchy between and among concepts, therefore they have "names":, i.e. verbs, linkers, etc.
• Every single concept should be included in your mind map, namely NOUN PHRASES..
• You can also enhance coherence in your mind map by playing with colours and fonts.
• You have to include different issues in your mind map. Which is the most important concept? ( i.e. the "umbrella concept"?)
• Do you still need help? Google TUTORIALS for CMap Tools and you'll find tons!
• LAST: Do you feel like sharing your mind map with another colleague and work collaboratively? GO AHEAD!

A VERY EASY COURSE: HOW TO MAKE MIND MAPS available HERE.

stella :-)

TIPS

How can I embed a video in a blog? How can I share it with FACEBOOK or TWITTER? 
Simply get the code from YOUTUBE!

1. Get the EMBED CODE (go to compartir)
2. then go to your blog
3. Click on the HTML label, you'll see that tha bar above is not so complete now.
4. paste the code that you have taken from Youtube.
5. guardar& publicar
6. ver blog>>>IT SHOULD BE THERE!!

How to get the EMBED CODE:

stella :-)

TIPS

HOW DO I LOOK UP VIDEOS?

1. You can go to YOUTUBE
2. Type the name of the video or key words on the box above.
3. You will be directed to a video (the closest to your search) and to a set of videos, on the right.

One that I like: The benefits of being bilingual

Do you know any other site with videos to share with the group? Feel free to post your suggestions.

stella :-)

TIPS

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE THESE (or other ) VIDEOS IN YOUR COMPUTER? (Click on the names of the programmes>>>there are links)

STEP 1:

1. Download: REAL PLAYER.
2. Choose the FREE version (Descargar la Versión Gratuita de Real Player). You simply have to follow instructions.

STEP 2:

1. Once you've downloaded the programme, go to the video below and click on the YOUTUBE button (below the pic, on the right).
2. you will be directed to the same video in Youtube.
3. A label will appear on the right top corner: DESCARGAR VIDEO.
4. Download it and it will go to MIS DOCUMENTOS>>>MIS VIDEOS.

Other options:

VDOWNLOADER:

1. Download: VDOWNLOADER
2. Choose the FREE version (Descargar la Versión Gratuita de Real Player). You simply have to follow instructions.

YOUTUBE DOWNLOADER

1. Download: YOUTUBE DOWNLOADER
2. Choose the FREE version (Descargar la Versión Gratuita de Real Player). You simply have to follow instructions.

Chose ONE of the three options. I use Real Player and it's really easy and user-friendly.

A TUBE CATCHER

This is a a very simple tool that CONVERTS VIDEOS and gives them an .avl extension>>>it's a LIGHT version of the video. It runs in our nets. MIND YOU: videos do not run smoothly with e-learning Class>>>try downloading the video first and then show it to your students.

1. Download ATUBECATCHER 

Here a videoo that explains how it runs in approx 1 minute.





 Try it out. It cannot be that hard!

stella :-)

How can we change something that we do not know? Or that I'm not aware of?

How do our students learn?



Our students are different. But how can we change if  we haven't realized they learn in another way? Being DIGITAL NATIVES (Prensky, 2001)* does make the difference, doesn't it?
Have you ever thought about these issues? FEEL FREE TO POST COMMENTS!

* Are you interested in these articles? Simply google them! It's very easy.

• "Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants" by Marc Prensky (2001)
• "Do They Really Think Differently?" by Marc Prensky (2001)

stella :-)

Is this funny?

These two monks are in a Medieval monastery. One of them has asked a helpdesk because he cannot understand how the book works. This technological advance is far beyond his limits!

 How is this situation similar to yours?






Do you feel like the monk? Has your attitude towards technologies changed? Is it changing? Will it ever change ?


POST A COMMENT TO SHARE WITH YOUR MATES.

stella :-)

How can I post my comments?

you are supposed to post your own comments after each post.
HOW DO I POST?
Read instructions below and just give it a try!

HOW TO POST COMMENTS:
• Click on "comments" (right below this thread) to type your message.
• In "seleccionar perfil," choose CUENTA GOOGLE.
• Type a set of letters and numbers as you're asked.
THEN, ONLY FOR THE FIRST TIME...
• Click on CREAR UNA CUENTA GOOGLE.
• Enter the details you're asked. You'll be asked to type details of your regular account. DON'T INVENT A NEW ONE. It says: "tiene que existir."
• Now click on CONTINUAR. You should be ready to post your message then.





stella :-)