Sharing Resources
Submitted by peter on Wed, 2020-05-13 09:27
I have had a few questions from teachers asking about sharing resources with other teachers in the same school.
When creating new resource, you will be asked to choose an album (folder) for storage. If you choose '...... School Worksheets' (where .... is the name of your school, eg 'Hogwarts School Worksheets') the worksheet will be shared with all your language teacher colleagues. If you choose a differenr album, such as 'Spanish 2 worksheets', click the 'edit' button in that album and make sure that it is also shared with '...... School Worksheets'
Covid-19 Away from the classroom cacophony
Submitted by peter on Tue, 2020-05-12 11:30
There may be issues with background noise in the home, but recording conversations chez soi does have distinct advantages over the cacophonous language classroom. It is great to see students still practising their role-plays etc. despite the cancellation of examinations.
Speaking and Collaboration
Submitted by peter on Mon, 2020-05-11 09:39
It is great to note Schoolshape teachers rewarding their students for their foreign language speaking progress.
Speaking practice needs to be regular and, preferably, in the form of a dialogue.
It is obvious that all language learning worksheets should contain a speaking element requiring social interaction.
Frequent speaking, especially with others, is surely the bedrock of language acquisition.
Congratulations to the Schoolshape Team
Submitted by peter on Sat, 2020-05-02 08:22
A BIG thank you to the Schoolshape Team for going the 'extra mile' in the production of the new streamlined version of the Online Language Laboratory.
Language Lab technology has come a long way since the original labs were installed in schools with open-reel tape recorders in the 1970s. Those advances may appear seamless to our users in today's schools, but the hard work, dedication and commitment of all those involved cannot be underestimated.
Speak to Foreigners
Submitted by peter on Wed, 2020-04-29 08:33
As we all know, the main purpose of foreign language study is to acquire the ability to communicate with foreigners.
Until now, the tools available to foreign language teachers have been woefully ineffective.
I am pleased to say that the new version of the Schoolshape Language Laboratory incorporates a superb new tool for leveraging social networking skills.
