1. Tips on Giving Workshops
David Eastment
March 19, 2003

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

3. 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!

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

5. 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?)