I cannot recommend this book highly enough! I have just read it cover to cover while
travelling at the weekend, and I just want to start using all the ideas
straight away! The examples are given
for the English classroom, but as a teacher of French and German, I can see
that the ideas can be transferred to any other language.
- Its rationale is intelligent and very well explained
- The 'principled approach' advocated toward technology puts
relevant, effective and efficient pedagogy at the core of the decision about
its use. Successful learning is more
important than using the technology 'because it is there' ('The Everest'
effect, as I have now learnt from the book!)
ORGANISATION
- The organisation of
ideas by 'objective' (integrating technology, building a learning community,
vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, writing, speaking, pronunciation,
project work, assessment & evaluation) rather than by technology is most
helpful for lesson planning
- The clear, consistent lay-out of the ideas makes the book
very readable, and a true 'quick reference' for a busy teacher
CONTENT
- The short introductions to each section succinctly
summarise the variety of ways in which the use of technology allows for
learning which could not happen before (as well as how it can enhance existing
practice). As well as being enlightening
and interesting, any PGCE student would find them invaluable for essay-writing.
- Just reading about the ideas is engaging, so I am sure
that putting them into practice will be even more engaging!
- The ideas are presented along with very sensible 'practical'
tips which anticipate the reality of a classroom environment
- I am sure that the examples will continue to be relevant
well beyond 2013. The author has taken
care to describe the activities independently of specific software in the main
body of the text (very useful examples are given in appendices)and has set up a
website to complement the book.
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