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Computers and English for Speakers of Other Languages

 

Ratings

Overall Rating:

4.75 stars
Content Quality: 4.5 stars
Effectiveness: 4.5 stars
Ease of Use: 4.75 stars
Reviewed: Mar 19, 2007 by World Languages Editorial Board
Overview: The website is a collection of materials for teachers to use when integrating technology into a ESL/ESOL/EFL classroom
Learning Goals: To promote the use of technology in the ESL classroom
Target Student Population: ESOL learners
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: n/a
Type of Material: Resource
Recommended Uses: Resource
Technical Requirements: None

Evaluation and Observation

Content Quality

Rating: 4.5 stars
Strengths: This website covers all the basics when it comes to computer instruction. It has links that allow teachers and students to start right at the beginning from what is hardware to how to do searches. It has lesson plans for teachers and ESL chat sites for students.
Concerns: None

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating: 4.5 stars
Strengths: This website contains lesson plans, books, and teaching tips for instructors of ESL students. It starts with the basics like what is a computer. You can access video and audio clips to help your students improve their English skills.
Concerns: None

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating: 4.75 stars
Strengths: The websites are easy to navigate and to understand. There are good quality audio and video streams that help with pronunciation. There are interactive sites that allow students to take quizzes and hear clips about life in the U.S.
Concerns: None

Other Issues and Comments: None
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