My reflection(week 7)

Hi everyone,

Learning about English language teaching has been interesting so far.I'm planning to use blogger from now own as its much easier for me compared to mahara and i will be able to expand more on my digitals assets through blogger.At this point im concentrating on English teaching over the internet.I think this is an interesting way for me to see how i am able to teach English using a new method in the future istead of focusing on classroom teaching(traditional method).Although classroom teaching can have its benefits too but so is online teaching.Its more flexible and easy to use if we are good in technology.Im trying to get as much information as i can get about the use of online English teaching over the web.

There some websites of teaching ENglish online which is really useful for me as it may give an idea on how i could applying teaching over the internet.Its also good that some websites explains which are the right tools that are need for teaching online.Im hoping by the next few weeks im able to find more information and more teaching online features that could help create a better understanding not just for me but for other viewers on the use of teaching English online and also with the help of other interesting tecnological devices that could relate to English teaching. I will keep u all updated from time to time...till then=)

cheers
deli

How to teach English online

Teaching English online is the latest trend for instructors or students to learn or teach a language on the internet.As we all know that teaching a language is mostly conducted in classrooms instead of the internet.Why is English taught online?how can teachers teach students online?is it effective for both students and teachers?are teacher paid well?Are the fees affordable for students?.Well we can go on questioning about this new method of whether it is suitable for learning a language.I believe all of us may think that classroom teaching suitable for now but looking at technology these days i think people who are able to use technology well can benefit from this new way of learning.

According to Bond(2003),she stated that online teaching is bassicaly a new concept for English language teachers and it is also a great tool for students around the world. She also stated that this tecnique is a good oppurtunity for students who are unable come in contact with native speakers of English,those who have a hectic lifestyle due to work and even to whose who are unable to afford to learn English in other countries.Online teaching is very flexible not only for students but for teachers. Bond claimed that she only worked 16 hours a week at home and found it easier for her to manage as she is a housewife.She did not need to worry about teaching in classrooms as it will be more difficult for her to handle.

There are many website that offer teachers to teach online. There is one example of a website that i found for people who are interested in teaching or learning a language online.




There are many interesting features that are avalaible for tutors and students.They are able to plan their own timetable and this site will also provide students for tutors rather than teachers finding for students.Students are also able to have options to choose which tutors they prefer. You may ask what are the tools that we need to teach English online?Well teachers and probably students need to atleast have skype or msn,a headset,and prefeably a webcam so that they are able to communicate with each other.