Overview of the book
The Internet and the Language Classroom (Second edition) explores the theory and application of the Internet in the traditional classroom environment; from using the web and email to creating web projects and running email exchanges.
Section A — Guidelines
This section introduces the teacher to different aspects of the Internet, with a look at software, different modes of communication on the Internet, finding and classifying resources and a brief consideration of the practicalities of the Internet as a resource bank and as a classroom tool. In this part you will learn how to use the World Wide Web and e-mail.
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Section B — Activities
This section contains practical activities at all levels, with photocopiable resources and instructions. These activities cover the most basic introductory classes before proceeding through a wide variety of popular themes (cinema, accommodation, the environment, news and media, etc.) and language points. Many of the activities have sample worksheets and are readily adaptable for most levels.
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Section C — Projects
This section looks at sample web-based and email projects including an examination of how to create web projects, ideas for extended project work, and guidelines on how to set up and run global projects such as email and cultural exchanges.
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Section D — Advanced Net
Section D deals with more advanced tools and techniques to get even more from your online experiences. This section gives helpful advice on how to increase your knowledge and skills on the Internet.
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FAQs
This section contains a bibliography with suggested reading, a brief guide to the more common Internet terminology and a list of useful websites. Also included are a sample website review form and a release form for use with student work to be published on the Internet.
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