Ohio TESOL Technology Fair 2011

Ohio TESOL Technology Fair 2011

Friday 1:25-2:15

Event Coordinators: Greg Kessler & Mike Dombroski

Areej Ahmed, Ohio University

When you speak a language, you simply do not simply speak words, you speak a culture The approach to teaching about Arabic culture will be grounded in taking stories which have been and continue to reflect the basis of Arabic culture, and using multiple methods to bring them to life for non-Arab learners of the language. As a child learns the values, beliefs and attitudes, as well as norms, constraints and furthermore associated with their own culture through stories, I wish to replicate the process, and facilitate their comprehension of the Arabic reality. In essence, by using a famous series of Arabic stories, I wish to create a bridge that facilitates comprehension of the Arabic culture.

Sally Behrenwald, Ohio University

Using CALL to Teach Literature in the IEP Classroom This presentation will focus on ways to integrate CALL into teaching novels in the IEP classroom. This will include teacher-developed materials using Google Doc forms and Moodle, as well as pre-existing resources on YouTube and various fanfiction archives.

Lu Cao, Linye Jing & YanYan Sun, Ohio University

Using Moodle to facilitate language learning: A sample site for teaching Chinese Participants will be walked through the different parts of site and the design of the site will be discussed. Several suggestions and tips on designing a Moodle site for language learning will also be presented.

Mike Dombroski, Ohio University
Using GPS Devices to Teach English with Geocaching Geocaching is much like a treasure hunt, except you use the receiver to help you locate the "treasure". There are approximately half a million geocaches located throughout the world and chances are that you have some near your location. We will see how we can use the receivers and geocaching to plan activities for your students. Geocaching will also help your students with team building and navigation skills,as well as allowing them to learn more about the area in which they live. This can be used with most ages and levels of students.

Jeff Kuhn, Ohio University

Learning to Address the TESOL Technology Standards The presenter will share information about workshops, program assessment and training available for schools to learn to meet the new TESOL Technology Standards.

Olena Zastezhko, Ohio University

Using Hot Potatoes & Media to Create Travel Themed Materials This project presents a website, which allows upper intermediate and advanced ESL learners to practice five content areas in language learning such as grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The assignments can be integrated into an ESL course or completed by English learners who seek to improve their language skills.

Audra Hilterbran, Ohio University

Using Hot Potatoes & Media to Create Simpsons Themed Materials This project presents a website, which allows upper intermediate and advanced ESL learners to practice five content areas in language learning such as grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The assignments can be integrated into an ESL course or completed by English learners who seek to improve their language skills.

Eka Novita, Dedy Kurniawan, Patrick Mose, Nadezda Sevostyanova, Ohio University

Blog-Webquest design for an EFL class This EFL class prepares students to study abroad, and the topics covered in the class are: Education in USA, Education in China, Comparing the educational systems, Social life and Culture, Entrance test (TOEFL, GRE, GMAT), How to apply to a University in USA, An American Classroom, American Educational Policy, Politics in USA, Economics in USA.

Areej Ahmed, Ohio University	When you speak a language, you simply do not simply speak words, you speak a culture The approach to teaching about Arabic culture will be grounded in taking stories which have been and continue to reflect the basis of Arabic culture, and using multiple methods to bring them to life for non-Arab learners of the language. As a child learns the values, beliefs and attitudes, as well as norms, constraints and furthermore associated with their own culture through stories, I wish to replicate the process, and facilitate their comprehension of the Arabic reality. In essence, by using a famous series of Arabic stories, I wish to create a bridge that facilitates comprehension of the Arabic culture.
Sally Behrenwald, Ohio University	Using CALL to Teach Literature in the IEP Classroom This presentation will focus on ways to integrate CALL into teaching novels in the IEP classroom. This will include teacher-developed materials using Google Doc forms and Moodle, as well as pre-existing resources on YouTube and various fanfiction archives.
Lu Cao, Linye Jing & YanYan Sun, Ohio University	Using Moodle to facilitate language learning: A sample site for teaching Chinese Participants will be walked through the different parts of site and the design of the site will be discussed. Several suggestions and tips on designing a Moodle site for language learning will also be presented.
Mike Dombroski, Ohio University	Using GPS Devices to Teach English with Geocaching Geocaching is much like a treasure hunt, except you use the receiver to help you locate the "treasure". There are approximately half a million geocaches located throughout the world and chances are that you have some near your location. We will see how we can use the receivers and geocaching to plan activities for your students. Geocaching will also help your students with team building and navigation skills,as well as allowing them to learn more about the area in which they live. This can be used with most ages and levels of students.
Jeff Kuhn, Ohio University	Learning to Address the TESOL Technology Standards The presenter will share information about workshops, program assessment and training available for schools to learn to meet the new TESOL Technology Standards.
Olena Zastezhko, Ohio University	Using Hot Potatoes & Media to Create Travel Themed Materials This project presents a website, which allows upper intermediate and advanced ESL learners to practice five content areas in language learning such as grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The assignments can be integrated into an ESL course or completed by English learners who seek to improve their language skills.
Audra Hilterbran, Ohio University	Using Hot Potatoes & Media to Create Simpsons Themed Materials This project presents a website, which allows upper intermediate and advanced ESL learners to practice five content areas in language learning such as grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The assignments can be integrated into an ESL course or completed by English learners who seek to improve their language skills.
Eka Novita, Dedy Kurniawan, Patrick Mose, Nadezda Sevostyanova, Ohio University	Blog-Webquest design for an EFL class This EFL class prepares students to study abroad, and the topics covered in the class are: Education in USA, Education in China, Comparing the educational systems, Social life and Culture, Entrance test (TOEFL, GRE, GMAT), How to apply to a University in USA, An American Classroom, American Educational Policy, Politics in USA, Economics in USA.