Reflection
Our group used Skype as a teaching media material. This is because it acts as a type of communication device that allows people to not only message people, but also be able to talk, and even visually see the other person or people that you are communicating with. One of our dificulties was to organize the class at the same time. Some had never used Skype, so we had to explain and watch the way students did their work. Also, we needed to choose appropriate videos for advanced level learners. We thought that, as a result, these activities tap into a variety of aspects of learning, from vocabulary, to personal development, content, contextual situations, speaking, as well as pragmatics. There are some problems in our activity, but I hope everyone enjoyed our presentation.
Comments
Group1 (Reid, Min Su and Atsushi)
Google doc is simple and accessible for everyone. I have used google doc whenever I have a group presentation. If I use google doc, my friends and I don't need to meet and make a document such as powerpoint. However, I didn't notice this media also can be applied as a language teaching materials. I really like the activity that Reid's group presented. In addition to their activity, I may use google doc in a different way.
Group2(Ryota, Hyun Ju, and Andrew)
Their topic was intersting one. Through SNS, learners can know and learn other cultures. I believe that these SNS motivate learners to study thier target language. In my opinion, the activity that Ryota's group presented is not for activity in class, but for out of class. They didn't mention specific SNS, so learners can choose some media for thier learning. The class is the place where learners and teacher share their learning process and opinion. I think the activity work for espeacially advanced level learners.
