homework 2

1. Consider the difference between EFL related and authentic websites.



EFL related webistes is focused only English so it can be help learners' homework and exams, so it can give great help their own grade. but it won't give interest to them. Otherwise Authentic websites is based on learners' interest so learners can be more active that they don't feel boring and accept knowlege more comfortable.







2. Consider how to evaluate a website for classroom use.


- Accuracy

• Who wrote the page? Is this person an expert in the subject matter?
  Check qualifications, experience - look for an 'about me' link.
• Is the page content reliable and factually correct?
  Cross-reference with other similar websites and encyclopedias.

- Currency

• Is the content up-to-date?
  Check factual information against other reliable sources.
• When was the page last updated?
  Check for information at the bottom/top of the page.

- Content

• Is the site interesting and stimulating?
  Consider the content from your learners' point of view.
• Is it attractive and easy to navigate?

- Functionality

• Does the site work well? Are there any broken links?
  Be sure to check all pages, and follow all links to all pages you intend to use.
• Does it use a lot of large files or alternative technologies?
  Check how quickly it loads for learners; check sound, video and animation work.

I  think the most important one is content because students dosen' try to read or look at the site if it isn't interesting and stimulatig. Accuracy, currency, functionality will be considered as second.

Things to consider

1. Consider the causes of technophobia and suggest ways to overcome it.

I suggest people who have technophobia two ways below to overcome it.

First, give you confidence. There is no one who do use technology well at first time.
They just try to use it many times although you don't do well. You don't have to feel shame to use it.

Second, Use vedeos for learning technology. There are a lot of things you can see and just follow on internet. Do you want to learn how to use some machines? Nowadays, you don't have to read the instructions of machines. You can learn through vedeos and enjoy


2. Examine specific teacher doubts about using technology in the classroom and suggest some solutions.

You can save your time. Let's think you have something to prepare for teaching. It require a lot of time to do if you do not have a technology, but if you have, you can save your time.
For example, if the class dosen't have any technology, you have to write your idea on the blackborad when you give students your opinions. it need time and make you tired.
if the class have, you can show right away whenever you want to show and it doesn't need time.

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