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Reima Saado Al-Jarf – Online Submission, 2021
This study reports 15 types of activities that EFL, linguistics and translation instructors at a sample of Saudi universities used in distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Examples include searching for linguistic and translation key terms and concepts, problem-solving questions, online debates, summarizing a research paper, attending a…
Descriptors: Translation, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Green, Lucy Santos; Inan, Fethi A.; Maushak, Nancy J. – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2014
The purpose of this study was to explore the integration of vidcasts as student-generated products in English as a second language (ESL) classrooms. We collected qualitative data through observations, student artifacts, and semistructured interviews from 16 reading students at a public middle school located in the southwestern United States. Study…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Academic Discourse, Creativity, Freedom
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Godwin-Jones, Robert – Language Learning & Technology, 2012
Five years ago in the February, 2007, issue of LLT, I wrote about developments in digital video of potential interest to language teachers. Since then, there have been major changes in options for video capture, editing, and delivery. One of the most significant has been the rise in popularity of video-based storytelling, enabled largely by…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Videoconferencing, Handheld Devices, Electronic Publishing
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Hawes, Chris – TESL Canada Journal, 1988
Illustrates the use of projects to increase non-English speaking students' motivation for learning English. Appropriate projects may generate materials that teachers can use with other students. (CB)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Learning Activities, Non English Speaking, Second Language Instruction
Bowen, J. Donald – 1979
A term-project assignment for a course in phonetics for prospective teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) is described. The project involves six steps: (1) identification of a specific pronunciation problem for study; (2) analysis of the problem; (3) development of a self-instructional program; (4) recording the program on audio-tape; (5)…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Skills, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Language Laboratories
Duzzy, Rachel – English Teachers' Journal (Israel), 2002
Describes a book writing project implemented by one Israeli English-as-a-Foreign-Language teacher. Pupils decide what they want to write about and what format the project will take. The project incorporates many of the principles and practices outlined in the English curriculum. It requires extensive writing and reading, drafting, rewriting and…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Grade 7, Grade 8
Andrews, Barbara S. – 1997
Second language teachers are encouraged to assign multimedia projects to their students. They are challenging for the student to create, can effectively reinforce learning, and are a fun way for students to practice language skills. Rather than have students draw a poster or write a paper, the teacher can assign a presentation using a combination…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Curriculum Development
Armstrong, Kimberly M.; Yetter-Vassot, Cindy – 1993
Uses of pre-recorded and student-generated videotape recordings in the foreign language (FL) classroom are described and discussed from the perspective of their utility in helping students achieve target language communicative competence. It is suggested that viewing authentic video materials provides an opportunity to observe extralinguistic…
Descriptors: Broadcast Journalism, Classroom Communication, Communicative Competence (Languages), Fairy Tales