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Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab
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2. Don't get frustrated
The ride isn't always smooth sailing, so try to keep your cool when things don't go as smoothly as planned.
3. Don't abandon pen and paper
I make my students keep a notebook handy when surfing the Net so they can take notes, jot down new vocabulary, and interesting and useful information.
4. Make it social; not antisocial
When working in the computer lab, I often pair students together or have them work in small groups. This makes the class more communicative, interactive, and fun.
5. Sometimes you've got to get your students away from the computer
Break into groups and discuss what students have learned and discovered from their Internet journey.
6. Don't be afraid to experiment
Remember: what doesn't work for one group may very well work for another.
7. Integrate the Internet into what you're teaching in class
If, for example, you teaching about food, have your students search the Web for recipes.
2. Research and learn as much as you can!
Find out as much as you can about the country, culture, food, language, etc.
3. Network with other teachers!
Use the Internet to meet and communicate with other teachers teaching abroad.
4. Get some TEFL training!
TEFL certification will help you both in the classroom as well as in the job search.
5. Go online and start applying!
Head on over to Dave's ESL Cafe to search for jobs and post your resume. Good luck!
