Pammyjay

ESL Music Video Hits Website Reflection

2006-11-09T09:58:00.000+10:00

The ESL Music Video Hits was an attempt at starting up something I can add to in the future. I have many other songs to put up that have videos to go along. About 20 more but innitially I became overwhelmed by the slow process of how to actually get the website happening. There seemed to be a lot of little fiddly things within geocities, some became obvious and straightforward but even at the end I didn't really understand how to get a photo exactly where I wanted it. I even sent a letter off the Geocities but they had no idea either. Somehow it did fall into place in the end. Overall I feel the website is just a beginning of what is possible. The lesson plans are the second most time consuming thing here besides the actual making of the website and I managed to get two up but would have liked to have one for each song. I think as I begin teaching this will develop.
Thanks to suggestions from Jo and Helen who were very helpful in giving me tips for a better website.
Overall the graphics worked well in the end and visually it looked good. Using video although not a problem for the three of us assessing the site could possibly be a barrier for some learners who may have a slower computer.
Use of authentic material was a good motivational approach but if I had had more time I would have integrated vocabulary and cultural exercises to increase the depth of learning within each song. I like the idea that more opportunities for learning could be added such as crosswords etc. I wouldn't have chose to do all the same type of exercises as the others,although this was interesting, I think it can get a bit repetative so perhaps a variety of exercises within different songs.
Having to print up material could be seen as a fault as it was not all inclusive but I think using songs one would be more likely to want to take the words away with them to practice. I also intentionally increased the amount of "real communication" for students by suggesting they get in groups or discuss with others the song. I don't think interacting with a computer to comment on feelings about a song would give learning experience as as rich as a more interactive approach would.
I should have left the "lesson plan" link off of the songs I had not yet added lesson plans to as this could be a bit confusing for people accessing site.
Teaching my first Enlish class at TAFE on Monday and you'll never guess what I'll be teaching? Yes Music!

Who needs a hug? - Free Hugs!

2006-11-02T12:12:00.000+10:00

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Where I'm From ...Vancouver!

2006-11-02T08:17:00.000+10:00

Hi again! Just thought I would add some photos from home. This is Vancouver! Missing bike rides around Stanley park to the right of this photo.

2006-11-01T15:35:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone! Have finished my assignment for Jane. I found all the Art organisations that combine Art and ESL. Heaps of great stuff , some with lesson plans. The Getty and Frist Center are particularly good. Emily Carr Website has heaps of teaching backup info. re: grammar etc. Here they are if interested check them out.
ART and ESL

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, USA
ESL Classes
http://arc.academyart.edu/esl/classes.asp

Emily Carr Institute
Art – Design – Media
Vancouver, Canada
ESL Through Art and Design
http://www.eciad.ca/www/programs/cs_esl_art_design.html

Frist Center for the Visual Arts and Nashville Library
Nashville, Tennessee
Project Access for adult English-language learners
http://www.projectaccess.org/

The Getty
Los Angeles
ESL Outreach
http://www.getty.edu/education/for_teachers/curricula/esl/

Liverpool Multicultural Resource Centre
Liverpool, Sydney, Australia
English Classes
http://www.lmrc.org.au/artoutline.htm

Museum of Contemporary Art
Sydney, Australia
ESL and NESB Programs
http://www.mca.com.au/default.asp?page_id=52

NY Smarts
New York
NY ESL Tutoring Program
www.nysmarts.com

RMIT University
Melbourne, Australia
Foundation Studies – Art, Design and Architecture
http://www.rmit.org.au/browse;ID=64zdapul6k4u

St. Giles Language School
London, England
English for Art and Design
http://www.stgiles.co.uk/courses-special.html#art

University of the Arts
Camberwell College of the Arts
London, England
English for Creative Purposes
http://www.arts.ac.uk/languagecentre/creatives.htm

The Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver, Canada
ESL Self-Guide Tour Packages http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/public_school.cfm

2006-08-19T12:46:00.000+10:00

Look Inside....

2006-08-19T12:36:00.000+10:00

Quicksmart off and running

2006-07-22T10:52:00.000+10:00

Yes the journey is in motion...