ESL and the Internet: Content, Rhetoric, and Research

 “This paper describes a content-based approach to ESL instruction designed to develop linguistic and academic skills.  This course uses Internet technology as a resource for content and as a foundation for teaching rhetorical and research skills to high intermediate level college ESL students.”

 ICT in Language Teaching in 6 Points

“When language teachers decide to exploit the potentials of Information and Communication Technology, they have to do this by inserting this practice into a more comprehensive theoretical and methodological framework, which, in every moment and in every step of their work, can make clear the didactic reasons and the purposes of this choice.”  

The Internet for English Teaching: Guidelines for Teachers

“In order to make effective use of new technologies, teachers must thus take a step back and focus on some basic pedagogical requirements.  The following guidelines are designed to help teachers implement computer network-based activities into the second language classroom.”

 Internet for Modern Languages

 “Would you like to learn how to use the Internet for Modern Languages? Use this free, interactive tutorial to improve your Internet research skills…  This is one of a national series of tutorials written by qualified tutors, lecturers and librarians from across the UK.
It's part of the Intute: Virtual Training Suite, funded by JISC. “

 Making English Language Teaching More Effective by Using the Internet

 “I have used the Internet for administration, class preparation, and class activities. I will explain what I have used and how I have used it. A list of the materials can be found in the appendix, with identifying numbers corresponding to those in the text of the paper.”

 Notes on Teaching English via the Internet

 “The present paper tackles the role of the Internet in English teaching by looking at student communication and interaction and at research in on-line language learning.  It concludes that the Internet helps develop authentic and lively communication, and it increases understanding of the on-line classroom and of the language learning process.”

 Teacher Tap

“The Teacher Tap is a free, professional development resource that helps educators and librarians address common questions about the use of technology in teaching and learning by providing easy access to practical, online resources and activities.”

 Teaching with the Internet

“We've created this page to provide resources, lessons, and ideas on teaching with the Internet.  The printable activities for classroom use come in two main lesson formats: scavenger hunts and Internet worksheets.  We also have several discussion forums where you can share your ideas and links to other web sites about the Internet.  Don't get left behind.  The information super highway is waiting.”

 Using the Internet for Teaching English

“Using the Internet for English teaching is new, and there are few books and papers on the subject, though there are many resources on the Internet.  We need to explore ways to find materials on the Internet and experiment with using them to improve our teaching.  This article gives some information about using the Internet.”

 Using the Internet to teach English for Special Purposes (ESP)

 “By using the methods below in the example lesson - actually you will probably need at least two lessons - you can give your students "real world" English in their specific field, help them improve their industrial jargon AND understand how companies in their sector express themselves in written English. You will also pick up quite a lot of useful materials that can be used in future lessons. It's quite a nice little exercise for everyone involved!”

Assessed 14 May 2008