sábado, 30 de abril de 2011

RESOURCE DIRECTORIES

We were asked to critically analyze a group of six resource directories:
1.                   EverythingESL: Its use is free and it’s got:
·         Lesson plans with activities for free download and books related to the topic plans that we may buy;
·         Teaching tips where we can access 59inservice ideas and strategies for ELS and mainstream educators;
·         Resource Picks with recommendations on materials and resources for classroom.
2.                  Free Printables for Teacher:  
There are several materials that you can use or download for free like: flashcards, worksheets, videos, games, projects and coloring on different items. These materials are divided according to the students’ level and they are in different languages.
You may also use Forums.
3.                  ILC online index:
It presents online resources dived into in levels and colors: Beginner (white); Elementary (yellow); Low intermediate (green); Intermediate (blue); Upper Intermediate (orange); and Advanced (red). Each one these levels includes English, Math, Computer and Information Literacy.
Concerning English, for all skills and grammar, it’s got printable activities, online activities and web links.
All is free.
4.                  Learning Page:
To use it you need registration and become a member is free.
Learning page has free teaching resources as Basic Sheets, Theme Sheets and Clip Art that you may download or print. It also has helpful sites for reading, writing, Raz-kids, vocabulary and Reading-Tutors and a blog.
5.                  Library of Congress – The Teacher Page:
Its use is free. Everyone can subscribe to regular updates from the Library of Congress.
In teachers’ page you have: Lesson Plans organized by topic, by era, or by alphabetical order according to the students’ age; Themed resources; Primary sources sets; Presentations and activities; Collection connections.
The materials of these items can be print.
6.                  Linguistics-ELS: it’s a free resource.
In teachers’ page you may access the following resources: News and journals; Content-based; Assessment; Bilingual Education; Lesson Plans; Organizations; Research; Employment and Technology.
To use with students you have resources of all skills, grammar, vocabulary, web quests, activities and quizzes and language tests.

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