Hello everyone!

Hello everyone! Here's my week 4 assignment. I have just recently used this in my classroom and my students enjoyed playing it.


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1SbPj-B5EFcOYXRsxgg3h-PcJh9AlxlAO

Hi everyone! Here's my third assignment.

Hi everyone! Here's my third assignment.


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NClqe4m5woPB58aoDefboMx-4bvQewY7

Where would you like to see yourself 12 months from now, in terms of being a materials writer?

Where would you like to see yourself 12 months from now, in terms of being a materials writer?


A year from now or maybe longer, I feel I would like to self publish my own book, maybe create my own website for sharing content in the form of digital media. This course has helped me get the basics of Material writing and I believe there is a lot in store that I need to explore and look forward to. I look up to Scott Thornbury and Tim Thompson for inspiration. I believe one day maybe not in a year but somewhere down the line I would like to create my name in ELT writing and teaching just like them.

Which ONE piece of advice would you give to a teacher who wanted to create their own classroom materials?

Which ONE piece of advice would you give to a teacher who wanted to create their own classroom materials?

I think the most important tip would be to always start with the end in mind. A teacher must always know the purpose and the objective of the lesson or the classroom material they wish to create. Is it to improve students' ability to speak fluently? Is it to improve their writing? Keeping your classroom material focused would help keep your class organized.

When using an authentic audio or video it is important to use only ‘native speakers'.

When using an authentic audio or video it is important to use only ‘native speakers'. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons.

I would agree partially. I believe for Beginners if you start with the authentic material and it is difficult for them to process it, they may lose interest. For Beginners, non-native or clear English with some parts that are more simple is a good place to start. For example, if I have students with no background in English and if I immediately ask them to watch an English movie or a series they will get back to me with the comment that it was all Greek to them. So then I ask them to watch their home news channels in English. Once they are able to get the gist of what is being said, I can then wean them off these temporary support material. For advanced learners, I feel authentic material just adds to what they already know. They can emulate the speech and know what phrases to use while speaking. The nuanced parts of speech can be learnt by advanced learners just by watching native speakers speak.

Which Principles of Material Design are most important for you? Why?

Which Principles of Material Design are most important for you? Why?


I think that the following principle of Material Design is what I consider the most important. It doesn't matter whether you have rich, informative and educational unless it is presented well and holds the student's interest it wouldn't matter. Because student tend to generally overlook the material that provides them with more information and rather tend to focus on those that create opportunities for having fun.

Make sure the texts and tasks are as interesting, relevant and enjoyable as possible so as to exert a positive influence on the learners’ attitudes to the language and to the process of learning it.

I had actually created this a week back, but couldn't find time to post it online.

I had actually created this a week back, but couldn't find time to post it online. Please review and provide feedback.
Would be much appreciated ...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1QqnaREOBKrWC9UF_swsFyeXuZ2B4Fhj8

Really late introduction.

Really late introduction. Really sorry for that. I tried posting one before but my phone started acting up so I'm posting it now from the convenience of my laptop. I am Manoj and I work in Punjab, India. I've been working as an English trainer in the region for the past 5 years now. Earlier I used to teach IELTS, PTE and TOEFL. I currently prepare students for the verbal section of GRE, GMAT and SAT. Though I have moved to some highly competitive academic exams where English skills are a pre-requisite, I am still interested in developing materials for ELT, the reason why I am taking this course. I'm TESOL from Arizona and MA in English Literature.
I am really interested in learning from this wonderful community where a lot of people share excellent materials. I wonder when will I be able to create such materials... :
Thanks

Here's my Week 1 assignment which I know is super late. Please provide your critical feedback.

Here's my Week 1 assignment which I know is super late. Please provide your critical feedback.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-IJNrTC34QzxlB99CP-prpSfYAq3IQx5