Secondary ESOL Links

ICT

• Absolute Beginner's Guide to using your computer

  Interactive learning tasks (BBC).

• CyberSmart! Lesson Plans

  Lesson plans on introducing safe, responsible and effective computer and internet use in the classroom.

• Deconstructing a WebSite

  A case study using the "Nuclear Threat Initiative" website.

• Education World: Techtorials

  Step-by-step instructions on using some aspect of technology in the regular classroom. Short, practical, and educationally sound.

• ESL NetWorld

  This site teaches you how to use Internet resources to teach language skills, including how to make basic web pages.

• Finding Information on the Internet

  The University of Berkeley Library tutorial on searching the Internet including how to evaluate web pages.

• Finding Information on the Web: Mary Ellen's Tip of the Week (Bates Information Services)

  Useful tips on finding elusive information.

• Information Literacy Tutorial

  An online tutorial for information literacy. From Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT).

• Internet Basics for ESL Students

  A 14 lesson introduction (Internet TESL Journal).

• Internet Searching Strategies

  Information on how to develop internet searching strategies.

• LangMedia: The Five College Resource for the Study of World Languages

  Examples of authentic language spoken in the natural environment.

• Podcast Net

  Here you can search for particular topics or browse a large number of podcasts by category (e.g. Arts, Kids & Teens, Society and Culture).

• Teachers' Guide to International Collaboration on the Internet

  Resources for cross-cultural interaction and collaborative project work developed to help teachers and students interact globally (U.S.Department of Education).

• Teaching with the Web

  Links to WWW resources for language teaching.

• The Technology Infused English Classroom

  Phil Coogan's 2000 article discusses how teachers and students can use technology to enhance the learning process.

• TechTutorial: Engage the Brain

  Based on Bloom's taxonomy this tutorial will help students carrying out research to develop higher order thinking accessing the internet. Suitable for students with advanced English reading skills.

• WebWise - The BBC's Guide to Using the Internet

  Sections include 'Basics', a glossary of Internet related terms and frequently asked questions.

• WebWise - The Internet Made Simple By the BBC

  Learn how to use the Internet step by step.