Application of web page technology

Application of web page technology

1. Use of email in class

   • Email is a vital part of most people’s lives. Its inclusion in the classroom can be beneficial to everyone.
   • In fact, students’ use of email in the classroom can prepare them for the future.
   • Some advantages of using email
     • Easily Communicate With Each Other
       • With email, never before has it been so easy for your students to reach you. If they have a question or need to let you know that they’ll be absent, they can simply send a quick message.
       • Encourage Participation Among Students
         • Email is also a great way for students to communicate with each other. If they have questions about assignments, they can email their peers for a quick answer. They can also help each other with projects.
         • Introduce Students to a Lifelong Skill
           • Students will most likely be using email for a long time after they leave your classroom. If they learn how to use it correctly while in school, they might be better prepared for future careers.
           • Some disadvantages of using email
             • Spam
               • Unsolicited email can overwhelm your email system unless you install a firewall and anti-spam software. Other internet and email security issues may arise, especially if you're using the cloud or remote access.
               • Viruses
                 • Easily spread through email attachments. See how to detect spam, malware and viruses.
                 • Sending emails by mistake
                   • At a click of a button, an email can go to the wrong person accidentally, potentially leaking confidential data and sensitive information. You should take care to minimise the likelihood of business data breach and theft.
                   • Data storage
                     • Electronic storing space can become a problem, particularly where emails with large attachments are widely distributed.

2. Keypal Project

   • A keypal project is like a traditional penpal writing project but uses the medium of electronic mail (e-mail) to enable learners from different countries and cultures to communicate and interact with others.
     • Benefits
       • 1. To enable to comunicate in a real and natural context.
         • 2. Promote intercultural awareness
           • 3. To enable to learn a skill that will be necessary in the work place.
             • 4. Learning of linguistic features of L2 electronic discourse.
               • 5. The message received from native speakers is a model of correct English.
                 • 6. To help shy learners to be more comunicative.
                   • 7. Teacher-learner intercation is improved resulting in a more learner-centred classroom.
                     • 8. To enhance the quality of learner’s written work.
                       • 9. It also enhances study and reading skills and critical thinking.
                         • 10. They are highly motivating for learners.
                           • Guidelines for settingup a keypal project
                             • 1. Teachers should clarify their goals.
                               • 2. The e-mail project should be integrated in to te course curriculum as a whole.
                                 • 3. Don’t underestimate the complexity of an e-mail project.
                                   • 4. The teacher must supply support to the learners if problems arise.
                                     • 5. Learners must be involved in the decision-making process.
                                       • The keypal project is an interesting tool to improve our learners skills as well as an excellent learning experience for the teacher.
                                       • Conclusion