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This web page is designed to gather together in one place the web sites, resources and activities that come my way or that I develop as a student of TESOL at the University of Wollongong. I am presently enrolled in a Graduate Certificate in TESOL.

One of the subjects in which I am enrolled is EDGT940 Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching. During the course of this subject I am required to create four blog posts evaluation an ESL textbook and three ESL web sites. The evaluations are incorporated below.

I have linked to three interviews that I conducted with educators in the ESL field some time back. They are Jenny She, Larry Ferlazzo and Jabiz Raisdana.

I hope you will find these resources useful as they evolve and do not hesitate to suggest more via the Contact form.

Jabiz Raisdana #FF

Jabiz Raisdana #FF

This week’s Friday Follow Interview is with Jabiz Raisdana all the way from Jakarta, Indonesia. I have always been intrigued by Jabiz’s thoughts on Twitter and I feel that his blog is so wonderfully titled, Intrepid Teacher.

Larry Ferlazzo #FF

Larry Ferlazzo #FF

This week’s Friday Follow Twitter Interview is with a very special guest, Larry Ferlazzo. I feel most honoured to feature Larry Ferlazzo on my site.

Jenny She #FF

Jenny She #FF

Our special guest this week on the Friday Follow Twitter Interview is Jenny She who is sharing with us all the way from Auckland in beautiful New Zealand.

Evaluating web sites

Evaluating web sites

A simple list of education based web sites with resources and guides relating to web site evaluation.

TESOL Text Book Evaluation

TESOL Text Book Evaluation

The English Vocabulary in Use Elementary textbook will serve as a useful resource for independent learners and teachers wishing to scaffold their ESL classroom.

TESOL Web Site Evaluation #1

TESOL Web Site Evaluation #1

The BBC Learning English web site is well designed, easy to navigate and features authentic English learning scenarios with rich media and valuable support materials.

TESOL Web Site Evaluation #2

TESOL Web Site Evaluation #2

The “Learn English Kids” web site developed by the British Council is a rich and captivating English learning resource designed for children, parents and teachers.

TESOL Web Site Evaluation #3

TESOL Web Site Evaluation #3

The LanguageGuide.org web site is a valuable resource for any student wishing to enhance their English vocabulary as well as their listening and speaking skills.

TESOL WebQuest

TESOL WebQuest

I have been working on a WebQuest activity as part of an assessment task for a subject I am currently enrolled in at the University of Wollongong.

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