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American TESOL Webinar – Teaching with Infographics

Apr 28, 2013 12:28 pm | tesol

Information graphics or infographics are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge intended to present complex information quickly and clearly. They can improve cognition by utilizing graphics to enhance the human visual system’s ability to see patterns and trends. The process of creating infographics can be referred to as data visualization, information design, or information architecture. Source: wikipedia

Create an Avatar Classroom in Second Life

Apr 25, 2013 06:51 am | tesol

The English Village in Second Life is a Virtual World Learning Center. Teachers can create an Avatar Classroom for virtual world learning. Your students can take quizzes, join discussions and take part in activities, all within the virtual world.

American TESOL Webinar – We Like to Bring It, Ideas for Bring Your Own Tech/Tools (BYOT)

Apr 23, 2013 08:56 am | tesol

Having students bring their own tools to class supports continuous learning, teaches digital citizenship, tears down classroom walls, and inexpensively integrates technology into schools.