The latest edition of Reflect, published by NRDC*, contains a practical article on the use of web 2.0 tools within an ESOL** classroom.
The author Liz Boyden (http://lizboyden.wordpress.com) outlines the tools she uses which include:
- Twitter (http://twitter.com) – micro blog i.e. short messages/posts
- Tumblr (http://tumblr.com) – multimedia focused blog i.e. text, photos, sound and video files
- pbwiki (http://pbwiki.com) – collaborative space for adding/editing content
This is a good example of how students are using web 2.0 social networking tools to assist with their learning and as a result improve their media literacy skills. Liz also offers some wise advice on using such tools under Hints and Advice.
Full Article: ICT within and beyond the ESOL classroom
* NRDC: National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy - dedicated to conducting research and development projects to improve literacy, numeracy, language and related skills and knowledge.
Website: http://www.nrdc.org.uk
Previous issues: Reflect Online
** ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages
Filed under: e-learning, web2.0 | Tagged: blogging, esol
