The Internet and the Language Classroom: A Practical Guide for Teachers

Are you looking for ways to expand your teaching horizons using the Internet, but not quite sure where to start? This fully revised new edition of The Internet and the Language Classroom is an ideal introduction to the Internet for all teachers. It provides a varied collection of activities for classroom use which even the most experienced teacher will find useful. New to this edition is material covering, webquests, blogs, wikis and interactive whiteboards and how to use them as language resources. The book is divided Into four parts: part one discusses different facets of the Internet (software, modes of communication, organising resources) and gives clear guidance on the practicalities of using the Internet as a resource and a teaching tool. part two provides a range of practical activities, many with sample worksheets which can be adapted for use with different levels and ages. part three looks at on-line project work and ways in which the Internet can be used for different cultural and language exchanges. part four is a whole new section on Teacher Development which looks as ways to use the Internet for you own professional development and also how to approach the growing area of teaching on-line. In addition, there is a glossary of common terms and a fully revised list of useful websites for interested language teachers. Book jacket.