SchoolsWorld.tv

Hi, I'm Yuri:)

Today, I'd like to introduce a website, SchoolsWorld.tv.

In this website, you can watch a lot of videos about education in the UK.
The videos show us the state and the content of the class.
We can know the difference of classes between Japan and the UK clearly
For example, there are videos about the class of literature, teaching drama, reading activity and so on.
Also, there are not only the videos of English classes but also a lot of videos of various subjects, so everyone can enjoy the website.
By this website, we can find many ways that we can use in the class, and we can know how we can use some topics or some contents effectively in the class.

Then, I was interested in this video.
http://www.schoolsworld.tv/node/1369?terms=64,90,95

In this video, we can understand how we can use ICT in the class.
It is very interesting for me that the teacher shows some movies and students think about what happens next, the personality of the character, how you feel or ...

This week, Warwick members visited to the primary school and watched 3 or 4 classes.
I was surprised because in all classes there are interactive whiteboards.
And teachers explained and taught English or Math to children using them actively.
Before I went there, I didn't know that many schools use them.
A teacher in the university said 'They developed in Japan! But it is interesting that most schools in Japan don't use them.'
I think so, too...

Anyway, I want to learn more about education included ICT:D

Yuri

Wallwisher

Hi, I'm Yuri:)

Today, I'd like to introduce the website  'Wallwisher.'

In this website, we can build new web pages and put a lot of information.
We can arrange the page as you like.

Last week, Warwick members made three pages in groups.
They are written about 'Glasgow,' 'Edinburgh' and 'Durham.'

Wallwisher.com :: Glasgow!
Wallwisher.com :: Sightseeing in Edinburgh
Wallwisher.com :: Durham

I think it's very interesting because we can put anything and use it in a presentation.

Then, see you soon,

Yuri

JR's TED Prize wish: Use art to turn the world inside out

Hi, I'm Yuri:D

Today, I'd like to introduce this video.

''Art can change the world. Art is not supposed to change the world, to change practical things, but to change perceptions. Art can change the way we see the world.''

This is one of his words in this video.
He is JR who is street artist with camera and a dedicated wheat-pasting crew and the help of whole poor villages.
He got a 2011 TED Prize.
In this video, he explains how we can change the world.

I was surprised to know that what he does is only pasting photos of human's faces on the wall of street, that is only his art.
His opinion is very interesting that an really important point for him is that he doesn't use any brand or corporate sponsors.
It looks a little difficult, but, in fact, it's very simple and easy because everyone can start doing anywhere any time.

''Actually the fact that art cannot change things makes it a neutral place for exchanges and discussions, and then enables you to change the world.''

Also we may be able to change the world with art if we want.

If you become interested in this video, please check it.
Thank you.

Woodlands Junior School

Hi, I'm Yuri:D

Today, I would like to introduce Woodlands Junior School.

In this website, we can get much information about England.

There are various topics, for example math, science, London, British culture and so on!

And it explain its topic as we can enjoy and understand easily.

Especially, I like 'Literacy Zone.'

There are a lot of games and online stories.

If we click 'online interactive stories', we can read with pictures and sounds.

Very interesting:P

And if we click games, we can enjoy them learning English.

They are very easy and exciting for me:)

In addition to them, there are much useful topics for us.

In 'British Life and Culture,' we can know about British food, school, government, sports...

If teachers want to tell students about Britain in the class, this site can help and teachers can give students interesting information.

So, I like 'British Life and Culture,' too:)

If you go to this site, soon you can understand why I recommend this site.

Then, see you soon,

Yuri

The Power Of Music

Hi, I'm Yuri:)

Today, I'd like to introduce some music site.
They are also interesting, useful and attractive:D

First, when we learn English by ourselves, lyrics training is very helpful.
In this site, we can improve the ability of listening.
1.Listen to the music,
2.Type lyrics
By doing only two things, we learn English vocabularies, grammars, sounds and so on.
This is like a game, so we enjoy studying English!

Second, when we teach English, Tune into English is good.
There are a lot of worksheets with songs.
We can use them free:D
And, Tefltune is similar site to Tune into English.
There are also some music worksheets.

When I was a junior high school student, I took the class which use music in English.
I learned 'All Need Is Love,' 'Yesterday once more' and so on.
It was very interesting, so I like the class.

Then, why is using music in the class good for students?
There are a lot of reasons.
For example;
1. Students like songs and music, so we can get their attention.
2. Songs contain chunks of language.
3. Songs are sung at fast speed, so they contain natural features, for example linking or weak forms.
4.Music can make students relaxed and make atmosphere of the classroom stress-free.
...
So, using music in classes is very good thing for students and teachers.
And the most important thing is that students enjoy the learning process.
Music makes students happy, active and interested by its power.
I think its power is bigger than I expected.

Yuri