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"Over the course of this event we will be looking at a small range of web based tools that will enable you to create motivating online language learning activities for your students. These can be used either in class or set as homework. You will have the chance to understand how these tools work, find out how to use them with students and be able to try your hand at creating and sharing activities with other teachers. By the end of the event you should have a small 'toolkit' of resources and ideas that will enable you to enhance your lessons though the effective and pedagogically sound use of technology."

Over the course of this event we will be looking at a small range of web based tools that will enable you to create motivating online language learning activities for your students. These can be used either in class or set as homework. You will have the chance to understand how these tools work, find out how to use them with students and be able to try your hand at creating and sharing activities with other teachers. By the end of the event you should have a small 'toolkit' of resources and ideas that will enable you to enhance your lessons though the effective and pedagogically sound use of technology.

Adaptive testing is one of the new buzzwords in standardized, on-line testing. At first glance, it sounds very good...very individualized, but as with all things, there are some serious issues that need to be examined before embracing this approach. This article is informative...also worth reading the comments after from teachers who have used adaptive testing.

Small and ligh stereo sound recorder.

A guide to pronouncing names from around the world - with sound files.