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ICT Training
for PFLAs
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Objectives

• By the end of todays session, you be able to
• Use images effectively to create good quality
  resources
• Produce an effective worksheet
• Experiment with PowerPoint

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Using images
Q When do we use images in modern language
teaching ?
A When were introducing, practising and
revising new language.
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What form does this take ?

• Flashcards
• Overhead projector transparencies
• Worksheets
• PowerPoint presentations
• Displays
• Matching games / dominoes
• Game boards (snakes and ladders etc)
• Puzzles

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Why do we use images ?

• Dont have to use English
• Visual stimulus and focus for oral and aural work
• More visually appealing to the learner
• More appealing generally to the younger learner
• Materials often easier to understand
• One image can say a thousand words

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Where can we find images ?

• Online
• CD Roms of clip art
• School network
• Draw and scan !

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Creating worksheets
Why do we use worksheets ?

• To practise learning
• To reinforce learning
• To record learning
• To assess learning
• To supplement the text book
• To provide a stimulus for pupils
  independent work

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What are the features of an effective worksheet ?

• Clear
• Appropriate to the pupils age, ability and
  interests
• Prepared on the computer
• Clear, reasonable size font
• Carefully used images
• No unnecessary graphics and borders
• Sensibly sized margins

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What are the features of an effective worksheet ?

• Not cluttered
• Title at the top, space for pupils to write their
  name
• Enough space to write/draw in answers
• Clear instructions

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FONTS
Serif
Sans Serif
Arial Arial Rounded MT Bold Century Gothic Comic
Sans MS Franklin Gothic Demi Gill Sans MT Lucida
Sans National First Font Tahoma Verdana
Bodoni MTBook AntiquaCalisto MTCourier
NewElephantGaramondGeorgiaPalatino
LinotypeRockwellTimes New Roman
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MARGINS
Top1cm Bottom1cm Left2cm Right2cm
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PowerPoint presentations
Why do we use PowerPoints ?

• To present, practise and reinforce information
  and learning
• To provide a central focus for the class
• Pupils can produce their own to illustrate their
  learning

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What are the features of an effective PowerPoint ?

• It is clear
• It is appropriate to the age, ability and
  interests of the pupil
• The font is clear and a reasonable size
• Images are used with a specific purpose
• The space is used sensibly and it isnt too
  cluttered
• Colours and animations do not detract from the
  aim of the presentation

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Beware
Death by PowerPoint
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Les Vêtements
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un tee-shirt
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un pull
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un pantalon
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une chemise
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une jupe
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des chaussures
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des chaussettes
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Quest-ce que cest ?
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Quest-ce qui manque ?