I just recently read about this presentation style and found it quite interesting.
It consists of a tight restriction, 20 slides, 20 seconds per slide, 6 minutes 40 seconds in total The visuals on slides are only to support the ideas in the presentation, but not to list the points. So it comes out more of a speech than a slide by slide presentation.
More info in the following links:
What is Pecha-Kucha?
http://www.pecha-kucha.org/what
official website ( why would a presentation style have an official website... I don't know. But it looks almost like a cult now...
http://www.pecha-kucha.org/
Some examples: (around 6:40 each)
http://vimeo.com/5111955
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NZOt6BkhUg
Search for pecha kucha and you can see a lot of it..
It may be an interesting thing to play with our higher level students or any class you want them to do presentation.. Food for thought!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Faculty Memo 1/24/2010
Here's just a quick note to say to please refer to the online Classroom Schedule for your room numbers -- they may be quite different from what the students' schedules show or what it shows on the class list or attendance site; Megan is posting classroom changes in the plastic frames in the room windows.
I hope everyone has a good day tomorrow! We're also welcoming our group of 17 graduate students (chemistry) from Kyushu University. Tomorrow I'll be mostly focused on getting them oriented.
Here's the most direct and efficient contact for the following issues:
Lost students: Kim will be on hand at 8:30 and again at 1:00 to look up students who have lost their schedules
Level adjustments: You know the speil: students who think they are in the wrong class right away need to stay in the class and do their best while teachers do assessment (please do email Kim with a headsup if the student seems quite misplaced to you, though).
Elective questions: Sarah D.
Gateway issues: Ann S.
SAS issues about SJSU courses: Kristin C.
Requests for room changes: Megan (she'll sort it all out. We have an unusually complicated set of factors the first month of the term).
Facilities issues: Moe will know whom to call, (or Cindy: 924-2580)
http://sal.sjsu.edu.bookmark to connect to the classroom and lab schedule and calendar
I hope everyone has a good day tomorrow! We're also welcoming our group of 17 graduate students (chemistry) from Kyushu University. Tomorrow I'll be mostly focused on getting them oriented.
Here's the most direct and efficient contact for the following issues:
Lost students: Kim will be on hand at 8:30 and again at 1:00 to look up students who have lost their schedules
Level adjustments: You know the speil: students who think they are in the wrong class right away need to stay in the class and do their best while teachers do assessment (please do email Kim with a headsup if the student seems quite misplaced to you, though).
Elective questions: Sarah D.
Gateway issues: Ann S.
SAS issues about SJSU courses: Kristin C.
Requests for room changes: Megan (she'll sort it all out. We have an unusually complicated set of factors the first month of the term).
Facilities issues: Moe will know whom to call, (or Cindy: 924-2580)
http://sal.sjsu.edu.bookmark to connect to the classroom and lab schedule and calendar
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Moving on to new sites
The intention of this blog a year ago was to provide an accessible place for SAL teachers to share new ideas gleaned from conferences - virtual professional development. Since my last post, I've been inspired to share from the LLD Best Practices session, the Pasadena CATESOL, the national NAFSA conference in LA and my meetings with students, agents, and universities in Asia.
I've discovered, though, that now other online resources offer even better formats for these posts. Facebook, Twitter, and Diigo each serve a different purpose but all support our objective of sharing strategies and inspirations. SAL teachers have two Diigo groups for posting and discussing articles and videos and their own Twitter for updating activities and passing along quick ideas.
So, I'll get up to speed on and move on to those social networking sites. Anyone else is welcome to post to this blog. Perhaps a reasons for rejuvenation is right around the corner, but for now please join SAL's Diigo and Twitter groups to stay in touch with your colleagues and conferences.
I've discovered, though, that now other online resources offer even better formats for these posts. Facebook, Twitter, and Diigo each serve a different purpose but all support our objective of sharing strategies and inspirations. SAL teachers have two Diigo groups for posting and discussing articles and videos and their own Twitter for updating activities and passing along quick ideas.
So, I'll get up to speed on and move on to those social networking sites. Anyone else is welcome to post to this blog. Perhaps a reasons for rejuvenation is right around the corner, but for now please join SAL's Diigo and Twitter groups to stay in touch with your colleagues and conferences.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
YouTube - TOEFLtv
This site has some useful and engaging tips for our students!
http://www.youtube.com/TOEFLtv
They are short and engaging (from both teachers and students), so you may want to show it to press a point...
You can also upload your own teaching tip!
Even though this is a commerical interest from ETS, it looks to me like something our students could really get into.
This came through on CATESOL's IEP listserv:
Do you have a great tip for English-language learners?
You can become a star on the TOEFL® TV Channel on YouTube®
We've created an educational channel on YouTube where teachers like you can use the power of video to reach millions of students to help them learn, share and grow. There are two ways to get your video on TOEFL TV:
1. Record your tip at TESOL 2009 in Denver. We're filming teacher tips throughout the TESOL conference at the TOEFL TV studio (booth #738). So come prepared, bring props and showcase your expertise and enthusiasm for English-language learning!
2. Make your own video and post it to YouTube. If you don't already have a YouTube account, sign up for one at www.youtube.com
Then join the TOEFL Tips by Teachers group at www.youtube.com/group/TOEFLteacherTips and click "Add Videos." Make sure you read the rules and guidelines before submitting, because videos require approval before they are added to the TOEFL TV channel. That's all there is to it!
Have fun putting your tip together and don't forget to ask your students and colleagues to rate their favorite videos or upload a TOEFL TV tip of their own. Also, be sure to incorporate TOEFL TV <http://www.youtube.com/toefltv> into your classes. We hope your students will love it!
Visit ETS Booth #617
Come to our book signing and reception at our 2nd Booth #617 Thursday, March 26th 2 pm. Meet the authors and network with colleagues and join the fun with drinks, snacks and prizes!
__________
Let me know what you think of it, OK?
~Marianne
http://www.youtube.com/TOEFLtv
They are short and engaging (from both teachers and students), so you may want to show it to press a point...
You can also upload your own teaching tip!
Even though this is a commerical interest from ETS, it looks to me like something our students could really get into.
This came through on CATESOL's IEP listserv:
Do you have a great tip for English-language learners?
You can become a star on the TOEFL® TV Channel on YouTube®
We've created an educational channel on YouTube where teachers like you can use the power of video to reach millions of students to help them learn, share and grow. There are two ways to get your video on TOEFL TV:
1. Record your tip at TESOL 2009 in Denver. We're filming teacher tips throughout the TESOL conference at the TOEFL TV studio (booth #738). So come prepared, bring props and showcase your expertise and enthusiasm for English-language learning!
2. Make your own video and post it to YouTube. If you don't already have a YouTube account, sign up for one at www.youtube.com
Then join the TOEFL Tips by Teachers group at www.youtube.com/group/TOEFLteacherTips and click "Add Videos." Make sure you read the rules and guidelines before submitting, because videos require approval before they are added to the TOEFL TV channel. That's all there is to it!
Have fun putting your tip together and don't forget to ask your students and colleagues to rate their favorite videos or upload a TOEFL TV tip of their own. Also, be sure to incorporate TOEFL TV <http://www.youtube.com/toefltv> into your classes. We hope your students will love it!
Visit ETS Booth #617
Come to our book signing and reception at our 2nd Booth #617 Thursday, March 26th 2 pm. Meet the authors and network with colleagues and join the fun with drinks, snacks and prizes!
__________
Let me know what you think of it, OK?
~Marianne
Monday, December 1, 2008
Free US Government Online English
USA Learns is a website designed to teach basic English skills to immigrants. Audio, video, test scores and more. The level is basic, but the technology is at least intermediate.
There's also a Spanish lesson track.
There's also a Spanish lesson track.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Privacy on Facebook
Here at the NAFSA meeting I’m attending a lot of sessions on technology in the educational workplace. Usually the first question for the Gen X presenting about Facebook/Twitter/Digby is from a Boomer sitting in the back who raises his hand to ask “but why?”.
One of the best responses was in an article here quoting Marian Salzman, a New York-based trendspotter:
There have also been news items this week about teachers in Charlotte, NC losing their jobs because of inappropriate Facebook postings. I’ve been alerted to check SJSU policies on faculty/staff social interactions with students so that we can clarify that line and the role of social networking.
One of the best responses was in an article here quoting Marian Salzman, a New York-based trendspotter:
We’re so much more public about posting everything now. We’ll post our breakups, our pictures. Privacy is now defined as something that’s in our hearts. We’ve redefined what’s private, so there’s less worry about what we post.Interesting.
There have also been news items this week about teachers in Charlotte, NC losing their jobs because of inappropriate Facebook postings. I’ve been alerted to check SJSU policies on faculty/staff social interactions with students so that we can clarify that line and the role of social networking.
A Vision of Students Today video
I’m in Honolulu this week at the Bi-regional NAFSA conference. NAFSA is the professional association for international educators that deals primarily with out-of-the-classroom issues such as immigration and visa regulations, student services, marketing, and legal responsibilities for all facets of international education. So, while it’s informative, it’s usually less inspiring than great TESOL or CATESOL presentations.
However, yesterday in a session about generational diversity, I saw a student-made video I want to share. A Vision of Students Today is about 4.5 minutes and sends a clear message in a creative format. Take a look and let me know what you think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o
However, yesterday in a session about generational diversity, I saw a student-made video I want to share. A Vision of Students Today is about 4.5 minutes and sends a clear message in a creative format. Take a look and let me know what you think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o
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