Transcript Multi-Media in the Classroom (.ppt)

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Music is international
Creates a relaxed/fun environment
Bridges a gap between students and
JTEs/ALTs
Exposes students to Western music and
culture
Helps to improve comprehension, rhythm,
and intonation
Vocabulary Practice
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Rhythm & Intonation
Memorization
Atmosphere
Games
Listening Practice
Hello, Goodbye – The Beatles
You say ( yes ), I say ( no )
You say stop and I say go, ( go ), go
Oh no
You say goodbye and I say ( hello )
Hello, hello
I don’t know why you say ( goodbye ), I say
hello (x2)
I say ( high ), you say ( low )
You say why and I say I don’t ( know )
Oh no
You say goodbye and I say hello
Hello, hello
I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello (x2)
( Why ) why why why why why do you say goodbye,
goodbye?
Oh no
You ( say ) good-bye and I say hello
Hello, hello
I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello (x2)
You say ( yes ), I say ( no )
You say stop and I say go, ( go ), go
Oh no
You say goodbye and I say ( hello )
Hello, hello
I ( don’t ) ( know ) why you say goodbye, I say hello (x3)
Hello
Hello, Goodbye – The Beatles
You say ( yes ), I say ( no )
Hello, hello
You say stop and I say go, ( go ), go
I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello (x2)
Oh no
You say goodbye and I say ( hello )
You say ( yes ), I say ( no )
You say stop and I say go, ( go ), go
Hello, hello
Oh no
I don’t know why you say ( goodbye ), I say
You say goodbye and I say ( hello )
hello (x2)
Hello, hello
I say ( high ), you say ( low )
I ( don’t ) (know ) why you say goodbye, I say hello (x3)
You say why and I say I don’t ( know )
Oh no
You say goodbye and I say hello
Hello, hello
I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello (x2)
( Why ) why why why why why do you say goodbye,
goodbye?
Oh no
You ( say ) good-bye and I say hello
Hello
Warm-up
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Gets students
motivated
Doesn’t take up much
class time
Consistent practice
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Simple lyrics
Steady, moderate beat
Repetitive
Appropriate lyrics/”clean” lyrics
Well known bands/musicians
◦ The Beatles
◦ The Carpenters
◦ Michael Jackson
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What’s your experience with video in the
classroom?
Was it successful? How so?
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Generates Excitement = Student Motivation
It’s a visual aid to help explain the lesson
topic
Creates a casual and relaxing environment
The more engaged your students are, the
more interactive the lesson
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AV equipment is unfamiliar
Sound or video doesn’t work
Improper use of video: When is it best to
show the video?
Student tardiness (Getting to AV Room)
Set-up may take too much time
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Inform your teachers well in advance
Familiarize yourself with your school’s AV
equipment
If possible, set-up the video before class time
and have a practice run
Know what the purpose of your video is and
tie it into the lesson topic
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Tired of “Let’s talk about me!” lessons?
Grab a camera with filming capability
Gather your international friends (preferably
in the area)
Film their introductions
Edit and burn onto a DVD
Let’s take a look…
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Make your Adventures
in Advertising
worksheet
Get 2 to 3
informercial videos
from back home and
burn onto a DVD
Check out the two infomercial
examples…
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For added benefit, make your own
commercial with your teachers. It’s well
worth the effort!
Take a look at the next video…
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Visit www.postcrossing.com and create an
account (it’s free!)
Choose to send a postcard, and the website
generates another user’s address.
Write the postcard, stamp it, and write the
Postcrossing number.
When it’s received and registered, expect to
get one from another random user around
the world.
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Online research for projects
Skype
Offline games – www.genkienglish.com
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Visit www.santaclaushouse.com,
http://www.santaclausvillage.info/, or any other Santa
website you know of.
If your students write letters, they will get a response from
Santa.
You can send a letter to Santa Claus using this address:
Santa Claus,
Santa Claus Main Post Office,
FI-96930 Arctic Circle