I visited Heideberg in Germany; Zurich, Basel and Bern in Switzerland last April. It was a fantastic trip.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Trip to Switzerland
I visited Heideberg in Germany; Zurich, Basel and Bern in Switzerland last April. It was a fantastic trip.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Weblog and English language teaching
Here are some interesting websites of using Weblog in English teaching:
http://searchenglish.britishcouncil.org/attachments/se/Why%20blog.PDF
http://searchenglish.britishcouncil.org/attachments/se/Why%20blog.PDF
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Blog thesis
THE IMPACT OF WEBLOGS ON THE AFFECTIVE STATES AND ACADEMIC WRITING OF L2 UNDERGRADUATES
http://www.sonikcycle.com/documents/weblogs_and_L2_academic_writing.pdf
http://www.sonikcycle.com/documents/weblogs_and_L2_academic_writing.pdf
Weblogs articles
1. Winner, D. (2003). What makes a weblog a weblog?
http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/whatmakesaweblogaweblog.html
2. LEARNING WEBS: LEARNING IN WEBLOG NETWORKS
https://doc.novay.nl/dsweb/Get/Document-35344
3. Campbell, A. (2003). Weblogs for Use with ESL Classes
http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Campbell-Weblogs.html
4. Content Delivery in the 'Blogosphere'
http://thejournal.com/articles/2004/02/01/content-delivery-in-the-blogosphere.aspx
5. Renner, W. (2006). E-learning 2.0: New Frontier for Student Empowerment
http://blogs.usyd.edu.au/elearning/elearning2.pdf
6. Min Jung Jee
BLOGS TO FOSTER LANGUAGE AUTONOMY
http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/aljarf/Documents/ClaSic%20Conference%202008/Jee_1.pdf
7. Jeffrey Hill. (2005).
THE VOICE OF THE BLOG: THE ATTITUDES AND EXPERIENCES OF SMALL BUSINESS BLOGGERS USING BLOGS AS A MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS TOOL http://jeffreyhill.typepad.com/voiceblog/files/MBADissertation.pdf
8. Di ZHANG. (2009). The Application of Blog in English Writing.
http://journal.acs-cam.org.uk/data/archive/2009/200901-article8.pdf
9. Scott Nowson et al. Weblogs, Genres, and Individual Differences
http://nowson.com/papers/NowOberGillCogsci05.pdf
10. Yavuz AKBULUT and Mübin KIYICI. (2007). Instructional Use of Weblogs.
http://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/tojde27/pdf/notes_for_editor.pdf
11. Chia-Cheng Tu, Pi-Ching Chen, Mei-Yan Lee. (2007). Fostering EFL Learners’ Writing Competence through Web-Based Guided Writing.
http://www2.cma.edu.tw/u_edu/introduction/journal/53files/%E7%A4%BE%E6%9C%83%E7%A7%91%E5%AD%B8%E9%A1%9E/%E5%AE%B6%E8%AA%A0.pdf
12. Joana Angrill Farreny. Webquests and Blogs: Web-based Tool for EFL Teaching
http://www.apac.es/publications/documents/Webquest_weblog_paper.pdf
13. Susan C. Herring, et al. (2005). Conversations in the Blogosphere: An Analysis "From the Bottom Up". http://www.blogninja.com/hicss05.blogconv.pdf
14. Vida Sadrolmamaleki (2008). Reflections on Computer-Mediated Applications in the EFL Classrooms.
http://www.cluteinstitute-onlinejournals.com/Programs/Rothenburg_2008/Article%20244.pdf
15. Nadzrah Abu Bakar. (2009). E-Learning Environment: Blogging as a Platform for
Language Learning. http://www.eurojournals.com/ejss_9_4_07.pdf
16. Daniel L. Holbrook. (2006). Theorizing the Diary Weblog
http://www.ourboldhero.com/research/theorizing.pdf
17. (2003). Weblogs – can they accelerate expertise?
http://www.participo.com/files/ma/do_weblogs_accelerate_expertise.pdf
18. Bertha Leiva de Izquierdo & Leticia Esteves Reyes. (2009). Effectiveness of Blogging to Practice Reading at a Freshman EFL Program
http://www.readingmatrix.com/articles/sept_2009/izquierdo_reyes.pdf
19. Lilia Efimova & Sebastian Fiedler. LEARNING WEBS: LEARNING IN WEBLOG NETWORKS
https://doc.novay.nl/dsweb/Get/Document-35344
20. Linda McEntee, Paula Pecenka, and Janel Simonsen. (2006). Using Weblogs to Enhance Teaching and Learning
http://pp008.k12.sd.us/usingweblogstoenhance.mht
21. Weblog Applications for EFL/ESL Classroom Blogging: A Comparative Review
http://www.tesl-ej.org/wordpress/past-issues/volume9/ej35/ej35m1/
http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/whatmakesaweblogaweblog.html
2. LEARNING WEBS: LEARNING IN WEBLOG NETWORKS
https://doc.novay.nl/dsweb/Get/Document-35344
3. Campbell, A. (2003). Weblogs for Use with ESL Classes
http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Campbell-Weblogs.html
4. Content Delivery in the 'Blogosphere'
http://thejournal.com/articles/2004/02/01/content-delivery-in-the-blogosphere.aspx
5. Renner, W. (2006). E-learning 2.0: New Frontier for Student Empowerment
http://blogs.usyd.edu.au/elearning/elearning2.pdf
6. Min Jung Jee
BLOGS TO FOSTER LANGUAGE AUTONOMY
http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/aljarf/Documents/ClaSic%20Conference%202008/Jee_1.pdf
7. Jeffrey Hill. (2005).
THE VOICE OF THE BLOG: THE ATTITUDES AND EXPERIENCES OF SMALL BUSINESS BLOGGERS USING BLOGS AS A MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS TOOL http://jeffreyhill.typepad.com/voiceblog/files/MBADissertation.pdf
8. Di ZHANG. (2009). The Application of Blog in English Writing.
http://journal.acs-cam.org.uk/data/archive/2009/200901-article8.pdf
9. Scott Nowson et al. Weblogs, Genres, and Individual Differences
http://nowson.com/papers/NowOberGillCogsci05.pdf
10. Yavuz AKBULUT and Mübin KIYICI. (2007). Instructional Use of Weblogs.
http://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/tojde27/pdf/notes_for_editor.pdf
11. Chia-Cheng Tu, Pi-Ching Chen, Mei-Yan Lee. (2007). Fostering EFL Learners’ Writing Competence through Web-Based Guided Writing.
http://www2.cma.edu.tw/u_edu/introduction/journal/53files/%E7%A4%BE%E6%9C%83%E7%A7%91%E5%AD%B8%E9%A1%9E/%E5%AE%B6%E8%AA%A0.pdf
12. Joana Angrill Farreny. Webquests and Blogs: Web-based Tool for EFL Teaching
http://www.apac.es/publications/documents/Webquest_weblog_paper.pdf
13. Susan C. Herring, et al. (2005). Conversations in the Blogosphere: An Analysis "From the Bottom Up". http://www.blogninja.com/hicss05.blogconv.pdf
14. Vida Sadrolmamaleki (2008). Reflections on Computer-Mediated Applications in the EFL Classrooms.
http://www.cluteinstitute-onlinejournals.com/Programs/Rothenburg_2008/Article%20244.pdf
15. Nadzrah Abu Bakar. (2009). E-Learning Environment: Blogging as a Platform for
Language Learning. http://www.eurojournals.com/ejss_9_4_07.pdf
16. Daniel L. Holbrook. (2006). Theorizing the Diary Weblog
http://www.ourboldhero.com/research/theorizing.pdf
17. (2003). Weblogs – can they accelerate expertise?
http://www.participo.com/files/ma/do_weblogs_accelerate_expertise.pdf
18. Bertha Leiva de Izquierdo & Leticia Esteves Reyes. (2009). Effectiveness of Blogging to Practice Reading at a Freshman EFL Program
http://www.readingmatrix.com/articles/sept_2009/izquierdo_reyes.pdf
19. Lilia Efimova & Sebastian Fiedler. LEARNING WEBS: LEARNING IN WEBLOG NETWORKS
https://doc.novay.nl/dsweb/Get/Document-35344
20. Linda McEntee, Paula Pecenka, and Janel Simonsen. (2006). Using Weblogs to Enhance Teaching and Learning
http://pp008.k12.sd.us/usingweblogstoenhance.mht
21. Weblog Applications for EFL/ESL Classroom Blogging: A Comparative Review
http://www.tesl-ej.org/wordpress/past-issues/volume9/ej35/ej35m1/
Monday, October 26, 2009
Student Blogs
http://how-do-i-should.blogspot.com/
http://oilnpru.blogspot.com/
http://cherryjirawan.blogspot.com/
http://onratcha.blogspot.com/
http://noogob.blogspot.com/
http://TippawanKimlek.blogspot.com/
http://swiftly-kaew.blogspot.com/
http://nisachontoyou.blogspot.com/
http://pmungmay.blogspot.com/
http://bingoloaoy.blogspot.com/
http://minkthekop.blogspot.com/
http://noy-engedu-wanwipa.blogspot.com/
http://cherrywizard.blogspot.com/
http://imisspong.blogspot.com/
http://sairung-ann.blogspot.com/
http://Lisa-kk.blogspot.com/
http://i-tim005.blogspot.com/
http://aomzaaeng.blogspot.com/
http://fine-Atchara.blogspot.com/
http://www.oif29aomanrukhotmailcom.blogspot.com/
Weblogs Enhancing EFL Students’ English Language Learning
Weblogs Enhancing EFL Students’ English Language Learning
Usa Noytim
Abstract
Weblog is currently being used extensively by English language teachers to enhance student English language learning. Weblog provides opportunities for learners to publish their thoughts and ideas, express their voices, share information, and exchange ideas. It is easily created, tailored, and used and is updateable. It also allows feedback from reader to develop critical thinking skills. This study investigated the impact of Weblog use on English language learning in the context of a university in Thailand. The study used Weblog as a tool for students to post their ideas, reflect on their learning experiences, and make comments on other students’ Blogs. It examined students’ perceptions and attitudes towards using Weblogs. Twenty English major students who were enrolled in Academic Reading and Writing course wrote their Blogs after reading and discussing texts in class. The data derived from questionnaires, interviews and student Blogs. The findings indicated that the students perceived Weblog as a tool for the development of their English, in terms of writing, reading, vocabulary, and recording their learning experience. In addition, the students viewed Weblog as an opportunity to express themselves in English and to exchange information. They saw Weblog as giving them freedom to write not only for their classmates but also for a global audience. The students also perceived Weblog writing as fostering creative, analytical and critical thinking skills. Finally, they felt that using Weblog created social interaction, built good relationships between writer and reader, and supported the learning community. Overall then, in spite of some minor limitations such as the slow speed of their Internet connections and the difficulties associated with reading online, they had positive attitudes towards the use of Weblog. These findings suggest that Weblogs can provide learning motivation and opportunities for authorship, as well as the development of writing and learning strategies, including critical thinking.
Usa Noytim
Abstract
Weblog is currently being used extensively by English language teachers to enhance student English language learning. Weblog provides opportunities for learners to publish their thoughts and ideas, express their voices, share information, and exchange ideas. It is easily created, tailored, and used and is updateable. It also allows feedback from reader to develop critical thinking skills. This study investigated the impact of Weblog use on English language learning in the context of a university in Thailand. The study used Weblog as a tool for students to post their ideas, reflect on their learning experiences, and make comments on other students’ Blogs. It examined students’ perceptions and attitudes towards using Weblogs. Twenty English major students who were enrolled in Academic Reading and Writing course wrote their Blogs after reading and discussing texts in class. The data derived from questionnaires, interviews and student Blogs. The findings indicated that the students perceived Weblog as a tool for the development of their English, in terms of writing, reading, vocabulary, and recording their learning experience. In addition, the students viewed Weblog as an opportunity to express themselves in English and to exchange information. They saw Weblog as giving them freedom to write not only for their classmates but also for a global audience. The students also perceived Weblog writing as fostering creative, analytical and critical thinking skills. Finally, they felt that using Weblog created social interaction, built good relationships between writer and reader, and supported the learning community. Overall then, in spite of some minor limitations such as the slow speed of their Internet connections and the difficulties associated with reading online, they had positive attitudes towards the use of Weblog. These findings suggest that Weblogs can provide learning motivation and opportunities for authorship, as well as the development of writing and learning strategies, including critical thinking.
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