Tips on Giving Workshops David Eastment March 19, 2003

Key Skills Four key skills are emphasized in this workshop: Searching Website Creation Hot Potatoes Lesson Planning

Why Internet-based Task? The Internet liberates the teacher from the tyranny of the textbook Working in a group, create a draft lesson plan which relates to the syllabus but which does NOT depend on a textbook The lesson MUST involve more than just reading!

What makes a good Internet lesson? Clear Pedagogical Aim Interesting & Relevant Authentic Integrated Skills Interactive Student Choice Quick for Teacher to Prepare

3 Hour Introductory Workshop Short Talk – Why Internet? Basic Skills for Teachers Searching – Tasks Websites – English Hot Potatoes – Demo (& Hands on) Lesson Plans (do a demo lesson?)