Rima's English Blog

http://tinyurl.com/yd2nnrte http://www.voki.com/vp-editor/preview_export/impress.php?VpID=1071073 ٌ Reflection: 1 . The  subject-area content is connected to English and we can relate it to is speaking, listing. Voki website is connected to the curriculum in terms of the use of technology and digital tools in classrooms. 2. introducing a new tool which is Voki, and it is about creating your own vocal avatar. 3.  the teaching strategy was to introduce us to the new site by explaining through a presentation and creating our own avatars through an activity. 4. creating avatars with Vokis can add an extra level of fun to class projects or presentations, and kids will enjoy the colorful avatars. 5. It is a new fun way to integrate technology and teach with colorful avatars; however, it is not totally free, the options are limited and it always needs an internet connection. 6. there were no difficulties occurred during the presentation, everything was clear...

http://esl-lab.com/bakingcookies/bakingcookiesrd1.htm  Baking Cookies -  Dad's Cooking Show ٌReflection: 1 . The subject-area content is connected to English and we can relate it to is mainly listing. Randal’s ESL Listening website is connected to the curriculum in terms of the use of technology and digital tools in classrooms. 2. Randal’s ESL Listening website includes an endless list of listing activities, and they are organized according to difficulty based on the rate of speed, vocabulary and content. 3. the teaching strategy was to introduce us to the new site by explaining through a presentation and demonstration through an activity. 4. The listening activities on the site can be used by teachers in lessons or by students independently. they will be able to practice together and develop their listening skills and discuss their answers together with their classmates. 5.  It is a great method to practice listening and it has endless listing activities. How...

https://www.writeabout.com/ideas/good-luck-everyone/ ٌReflection: 1.The subject-area content is connected to English and we can relate it to is reading and writing. Write About is connected to the curriculum in terms of the use of technology and digital tools in classrooms. 2. Write About is a site that encourages students to write, respond and share their responses with others. Teachers can write their own instructions and share them with students, or they can share others created by other teachers. 3. the teaching strategy was to introduce us to the new site by explaining through a presentation and participation through an activity. 4. I think this is a great tool to promote creative writing. The tool makes it easy for a teacher to use content from lessons to encourage deeper thinking through writing. The teacher can choose a picture that fits the lesson and then write questions for students' reflections. 5. It is a great tool for writing, sharing and commenting. Ho...

https://storybird.com/books/the-history-of-chocolate-3/ ٌReflection: 1. The subject-area content is connected to English and we can relate it to is reading and writing. storybird is connected to the curriculum in terms of the use of technology and digital tools in classrooms. 2. Storybird is a digital tool used for writing and reading stories. 3.the teaching strategy was to introduce storybird and to explain how such a tool can be used in a future classroom. 4.Storybird is a site that allows users to create their very own personalized stories. The site aims to make students use their imagination by providing a variety of colorful Illustrations that boots creativity. 5. introducing a new site and new method for teaching that promotes reading and writing in a fun way. Yet, it is limited in terms of money and it always needs an internet connection, plus it does not suit all levels. 6.the site was a little bit complicated, it had many different options and we d...

https://www.mystorybook.com/books/619063/ ٌReflection: 1.The subject-area content is connected to English and we can relate it to is reading and writing. My story book is connected to the curriculum in terms of the use of technology and digital tools in classrooms. 2. My story book is a digital tool used for writing and reading stories. 3.the teaching strategy was to introduce My story book and to explain how such a tool can be used in a future classroom. 4. by creating a colorful short story with the tools offered at My Storybook. students can upload their images, or use the draw tools to create their own artwork.  Such a tool can give the opportunity to students to promote their creativity and use their imagination. In addition, this site is more suitable for lower level students which will encourage them to participate and be active. 5. introducing a new site and new method for teaching that promotes reading and writing in a fun way. Yet, it is limited in terms...