Wednesday, October 22, 2008

HELLO PCC-CEC INSTRUCTORS!


Creating a blog is easy! Just visit http://blogger.com/ and follow the directions. I use this blog in the computer lab so that my assignment for the class is posted and they need to interact with the computer and the Internet in order to access their lesson for the day. It's win-win for both the teacher and the students as I don't need to prepare handouts and students can "click" on a link that takes them to website or other informative task.

Here are some points to remember:

1) Remember, the students realize we are not web-masters so keep it simple, and don't stress over creating a blog, just add relevant content.

2) Nearly all the students are familiar with the net, so there isn't much of a learning curve. Therefore, if you have a student that is computer challenged, have a student peer-coach them. This will keep you from having to run all over the lab and get Ss on task quicker.

3) I recommend using an email address for yourself that is dedicated for this blog only. I wouldn't use your PCC email address as that reveals to much personal information. Remember: this blog is live and anyone and everyone has access to it - including spammers, and other malcontents. However, I have had my log linked to my yahoo account for several years and haven't had any malicious email.

4) FYI, there are more sophisticated ways of producing websites, however, this is free, easy, and effective.


Enjoy!

- Bonnie

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

October 8th Computer Lab Assignment - L5

Happy Wednesday, Class! Here's your assignment!

We have been studying about lifestyle and stress relievers. Do you think taking a pill can relieve stress???

Go to the website, read the article, and answer the questions:

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/

Go to the article titled:

Scientists Develop Pill to Replace Exercise

Lesson Directions: Answer these T/F questions by guessing the answers before you read. Then, after you finish, scroll down to the synonym match and answer the vocabulary questions.

BEFORE READING / LISTENING

1. TRUE / FALSE: Look at the article’s headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F):

a. Scientists have developed an exercise pill that could make us all fit.
T / F

b. Laboratory mice were able to run without stopping for a very long time.
T / F

c. Scientists say jogging and other exercise will be a thing of the past.
T / F

d. The pill will increase the efficiency of any exercise we do.
T / F

e. Fitness specialists are very excited about the new discovery.
T / F

f. The pill could make its developers extremely rich.
T / F

g. There could be fewer people staying in hospitals because of the pill.
T / F

h. The pills will be on pharmacy store shelves within the next 3 months.
T / F


...also...

Study adjective order, go to:

http://a4esl.org/q/h/vm/adjorder.html

take the quiz...If you need help, ask me!

Thanks,
Teacher Bonnie

Quizlet Link & Study Guide

Hi L4 Class, Here is a link to join Quizlet when we use this website in class and work on our vocabulary. Click here:  Quizlet Vocabular...