This week Adriano (from Spain) and I exchanged our draft projects. We currently are editing them and preparing the feedback for each other. The process is going smoothly and things are working out just fine.
I also prepared a Padlet for my students to help them prepare for a balloon debate. It can be found here! The idea is that we're 26 famous characters in a balloon that is falling down. Each student (character) should justify the importance of his/her presence in that balloon. Characters are disqualified if their speeches/arguments are not appreciated or voted for by the rest of the class.
And speaking of debates remember this episode? (Mind your Language)
Well, compared to the video, it's easier now, using Padlet, to introduce the concept of balloon debate and the helpful language and terminology to be used. Students can be well prepared before hand. It fosters independent learning and helps strengthen their autonomy.
Warm regards,
Wadha
Hello Wodha, i reall loved reading your reflection blog and i due agree when you said The feelings you had prior to joining this course are nothing compared to what you feel now. that is really true because we all had the same feeling, there is always a fear when entering or doing something that you have never done. we shared a lot and gained a lot from each other. this course is just wonderful. wish you good luck for the rest. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHello Wodha, i reall loved reading your reflection blog and i due agree when you said The feelings you had prior to joining this course are nothing compared to what you feel now. that is really true because we all had the same feeling, there is always a fear when entering or doing something that you have never done. we shared a lot and gained a lot from each other. this course is just wonderful. wish you good luck for the rest. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Wodha,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the video clip. Rather than using it as a warm-up activity for a debate, I think it makes a good material for students to discern cultural stereotypes.
Yiling,
Taiwan
Hello Wadha,
ReplyDeleteI am working on the feedback for your draft project but I must say that I will not give you a lot of feedback since you have done a great job!
I also share the feeling that when we started this course we were excited and now we are even more excited. We have learned a lot and I guess that you feel that this course has opened a lot of doors and possibilities to a new way of teaching. Don't you agree with me?