Video introducing Russell's website and the various types of videos it provides for learners of English and teachers interested in using technology in ELT and other areas
"The teaching knowledge wiki is a collection of definitions of ELT terminology. Each entry includes a definition, an example illustrating the concept and information about how the concept can be applied in the classroom context." (subsite of BBC/British Council Teaching English site)
This page features a compilation of over twenty videos (YouTube) and related materials (PDFs) on language learning and teaching produced by Jack C. Richards.
You could get in touch with someone for your class to interview. Just have one
computer plus camera set up in class, and a visiting expert, friend or colleague
on the other end for your students to interview. They could also interview an
expert in groups
NetGrammar provides extensive grammar practice through a great variety of reading, writing and listening activities. It is suitable for self-directed learning and also as an extension to regular classwork.
Technosceptics, like me, happily embrace technology in our daily lives, but are nevertheless a little suspicious of the claims made, by some enthusiasts, for its educational applications
until the following four problems have been satisfactorily addressed, an ounce or two of scepticism regarding ‘ed tech’ seems well advised.
Thornbury defines "technosceptics" and outlines educational problems underpinning decisions whether to adopt and apply technology for language teaching purposes.