Go to ESCRITORIO DEL DOCENTE to find many tools and ideas (though nothing special for English!)

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 :-)