14 Jan, 2010
Posted by: Michael George In: Web 2.0
Did you know that Karoake translates as ‘empty orchestra’? Fun fact for the day. I do have a reason for bringing this up. There’s a free karaoke maker you can download and use in your class (or in your basement with a bunch of your equally tone-deaf friends). It’s called AV Video Karaoke Maker. Now [...]
14 Jan, 2010
Posted by: Michael George In: Web 2.0
Yo yo yo we’re kickin’ it old school today. This rad application has been around for a long time but that doesn’t mean educators should toss it aside because it’s still h-o-t. Hot Potatoes actually… Hot Potatoes is freeware that educators can use to create games and other review tools. Just visit their site and [...]
14 Jan, 2010
Posted by: Michael George In: Web 2.0
Hola! So why did I title this entry as “I like music”? One reason is because it is the only thing I ever learned to say in Spanish. The other is because this post features a youtube music video created by a high school Spanish class. It’s a great video to show when teaching reflexive [...]
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14 Jan, 2010
Posted by: Michael George In: Web 2.0
Once in a while I find an interesting or funny video on YouTube that I can actually use in class. This time I lucked out and found a whole series of great videos that my students always beg me to watch in class. The series is called, ‘avez-vous deja vu’. Here’s one that can [...]
14 Jan, 2010
Posted by: Michael George In: Web 2.0
For my first real post I knew I had to share my current favorite tool. It’s fun, useful, and so easy to use. It’s a site called Quizlet and it’s a great resource for teachers and students to review vocabulary from any subject. It allows you to create online flashcards, practice tests, and two [...]