Informed Teachers

Speaking Avatar Click here_Speaking Avatar In this blog we feature free tools (apps and websites) to help out in students'speech and speaking development! Let's consider how much the speaking technology has advanced in the past few years as well as the accessibility of hand-held devices and put them together. One of the worries of a teacher of English as a foreign language (be them native or non-native speakers) has to do with the inteligibility of students'speaking production, especially in elementary and pre-elementary levels. Here are useful resources : Voki     http://www.voki.com/ It is a voice enabled avatar and the possibilities for teaching and learning a foreign language via this tool are way too many. Among them, the individualized feedback. I have used this tool with my adult and teenage students. They create an avatar and record their voice. I listen to their production and send my spoken feedback via Voki. scan me! QR Voice    ...

Hi :) Classes started last week and a number of students have already asked about ways of getting ready for international English Language exams such as Cambridge PET,CPE, or TOEFL, IELTS ... This post is straightforward and suitable for both teachers and students. For starters, before deciding to sit for an important exam you should have in mind : * If your current level of English matches the demands of the exam you intend to sit for * The goal you aspire to achieve by obtaining that certificate (is it for professional reasons? a way of having your progress over the years measured? foreign school admission?  you-name-it ) * Time preparation required, your own availability to commit to studying * A tutor / teacher to refer to for advice and some extra help* Extra Resources to provide you with enough training practice The University of Cambridge offers a quick and free online test to check which exam is most appropriate for you (both the QR code below or the link...

Hi :) My main intention in the blog is to share with you my findings on  how everyday technology can make a difference in the learning routine.        Well, considering that classes are going back in either August or September,I started thinking about all the enthusiasm and expectations that are part of the beginning of a new semester. New books , materials, teachers, rooms... especially new promises when it comes to learning and having better grades. Let's enjoy the high energy of the return to plan ahead for further days when both teachers and students will be tired and worn out from the routine and endless tasks to cope with. I researched about Apps that can certainly help out. For teachers :   * Teacher Timetable Helper https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.schooltimetable.android.teacher&feature=search_result#? For Students:  * My Homework https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myhomeowork&feature=se...