week 4 blog

Dear all!

This week was very hard for me not only in terms of work to do but mostly technology problems. I spent almost the whole week without good internet connexion necessary to do my tasks. I hope you did not face the same situation. That is why I am obliged to finish my week 4 in the beginning of week 5. I think Donna will understand my sufferings.

Concerning this week, I started by reading the recommended readings that was mainly about using the internet in ESL. We noticed through the different texts how using for example e-mails can motivate students in their Learning. By the way on Tuesday I did a Survey in my class to see how many students have access to the internet at least once a week. And the answer is the following: of the 65 students only 19 have access to the internet on a weekly basis. And within the 19; about 15 have got functioning e-mails. And I think that this already an example of how I will apply what I am Learning in my teaching. During this week I started sensitizing my students again how they can improve their language level by using technology even at home using their mobile phones, TV, etc. I gave them at the same time the BBC and the VOA wesites. To remind we do news review per groups twice a week.
After the readings, I posted my lesson plan, commented other mates posts, describe my class problems on nicenet, and now ending with my blog. I attended a two days training on football as a refferee. Just to tell you that I am also a refferee.

 DIALLO Burkina