Two topical words this week:
or, for those so inclined:
That’s it.
What would you do with these words in your classroom? You can make any assumptions you like about the context they are used in. Post your ideas in the comments below. All ideas are welcome (there are no wrong answers!)
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It’s a catch-up week this week. There are many posts for you to choose from, including:
Simply find a post that inspires you, then add a comment telling other teachers how you would use it in class. Then, when you are stuck for inspiration, come back to the site and use the tags to search for an area your students need practice in, use the idea, and let us know how it goes!
Looking forward to hearing more of your ideas!
What does this symbol mean to you?
From PSD Graphics
When was the last time you saw one?
That’s the question Scott Hanselman asks in his amusing look at symbols used as icons on computers. In the comments, there is also a very well-thought-out rebuttal by Micheal Lang.
What would you do with this article in your classroom? You can make any assumptions you like about the context it is used in. Post your ideas in the comments below. All ideas are welcome (there are no wrong answers!)
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This tool from the BBC allows you to find out how your wage compares to average wages around the world. The figures are adjusted to take cost of living into account. It shows about 70 countries.
What would you do with this tool in your classroom? You can make any assumptions you like about the context it is used in. Post your ideas in the comments below. All ideas are welcome (there are no wrong answers!)
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Change This is a site offering manifestos and other ideas to change the world of business and entrepreneurship. It is based on an idea from Seth Godin, and has been existed since 2004.
What would you do with these manifestos in your classroom? You can make any assumptions you like about the context they are used in. Post your ideas in the comments below. All ideas are welcome (there are no wrong answers!)
This prompt was suggested by Catherine Kennedy, a regular commenter on this blog. Her blog is here.
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30 tasks for new teachers to help them learn to reflect on their teaching, as well as build up an online community. Also great as a refresher for experienced teachers, or as session prompts for trainers and managers. The ebook is just £5/€5.50 - less than the price of a cinema ticket! Also available as a paperback. What are you waiting for? Get your copy today!
30 tasks for teacher trainers to help them learn to reflect on their teaching, as well as build up an online community.
A collection of techniques for adapting speaking activities. Click the image to read more and to find links to purchase it for less than 1 USD a copy! (Sandy's ebook, published by the round)
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