Evaluation on the Week 2 Reading Task (Planning tips)

It is undoubted that Internet provides great resources for language teaching. Teachers could get access to a variety of teaching materials which are suitable for students in all levels. Moreover, teachers and students could form a closer relation with the help of Internet—students are able to consult teachers any time any where and more precise suggestions could be given by teacher to individual students.

In spite of all the merits of Internet, it is not always easy to have Internet work properly. An application of Internet in language teaching is a complex process. There are so many factors to be considered. In the Internet for English Teaching by Warschauer, Schetzer and Meloni, specific planning tips are offered for the application of Internet in language teaching. It helps us to identify possible problems and inform us of practical preparations or solutions during the teaching process. Generally, it is the matter of how people and technology coordinate with each other.

Compared with the Internet, people are more flexible. Since new technology like Internet is not always working on the right track. As the users themselves, teachers and students, , have better to have pre-lessons to learn how to make the most of new technology. Before accessing the Internet, teachers should familiarize themselves with the usage of the Internet and figure out the ways to make it user-friendly to students. Providing training for students is another necessity, so that the student could easily understand what the teacher is talking about and do exactly what the teacher is telling them to do. In other word, that is to build up a connection between users and technology at the beginning. The second step is to create a tailor-made communication pattern in the teaching process, such as setting up e-mail lists for small groups, blogging. In that case, on-line projects could be easily carried out.

If I am planning to apply Internet in my teaching, firstly I’d better work on the technology I would like to use. Secondly, think of everything in details and create a feasible operation pattern. Third, take things step by step and interact with students more often and adjust the pattern from time to time.