digital media webinar a.d. global solution
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Welcome to the Webinar
Digital Media
Consulting and training for companies and professionals
A.D. BANK & INSURANCE
Providing effective and targeted solutions for complex processes
A.D. MANAGEMENT
Training people today to better manage processes tomorrow
A.D. SAFETY
Increasing safety measures to ensure a safe environment
A.D. TECHNOLOGY
Seizing opportunities of the future with today’s Technology
A.D. LANGUAGES
Understanding each other efficiently at a global level
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Webinar 08/06/2016
USING DIGITAL MEDIA TO LEARN ENGLISH
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
Going online…in English
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Introduction
What we will look at in this webinar:
► The language of the web and digital media: some key “geek” vocabulary ► Different devices and media ► A quick tour of some of the main online resources ► E-learning and blended learning ► Having an online lesson or conversation in English (Skype, Spreed) ► Apps and websites for learning English ► Online exams and testing ► Any questions?
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Speak like a geek!
First of all, some key expressions and acronyms
► To go online, digital media, surf the web, etc ► To download / upload a document ► Social media, posts (Facebook), chat, Twitter, tweets, ► Apps, smartphone, tablet, mobile device, App Store ► Acronyms: WWW, IP, HTTP, PHP, BRB, ROTFL ► Check out these useful links for more internet slang and acronyms:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/30-trendy-internet-acronyms-slang-need-know-fit/ http://www.matisse.net/files/glossary.html
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Devices and media
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Devices and media
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
► Surfing online using your PC / computer ► Using a tablet or a smartphone ► Having a conversation via Skype / Spreed using a headset ► Podcasts - downloading, watching and listening to podcasts ► Television – watch programs in the original language, subtitles ► Using DVD-ROMs, interactive learning programs, video games ► Resources available from A.D. Global Solution
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Useful online resources
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Useful online resources
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
► Online dictionaries (e.g. WordReference, Oxford Dictionaries online) ► BBC Learning English, BBC World Service, 6 Minute English ► TED – 15 minute videos, expert speakers, interactive transcript ► British Council (LearnEnglish) – grammar, exercises, videos, etc. ► News and entertainment sites (Guardian.com, Mail Online, YouTube) ► Facebook pages and Twitter accounts with an English language theme ► A.D. Global Solution online resources (language test, digital learning tools)
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
E-learning
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
E-learning
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
► What is e-learning? ► Some different types of e-learning ► E-learning platforms, MOOCs ► Learning online with a teacher & self-study ► What is blended learning? ► Face to face lessons combined with online ► Learning online with A.D. Global Solution
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Having an online conversation / lesson
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
► Web-lessons using Skype, Spreed, etc.
► Some tips on having an online conversation ► A look at some dedicated online services (available from A.D. Global Solution)
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Apps and websites
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
► Thousands of new apps available for smartphones and mobile devices ► Language-based apps: e.g. Babbel, Duolinguo, Memrise ► Websites: English Attack!, BBC LearningEnglish ► Quizlet – online flashcards (also available on mobile) ► Vocabulary.com – your own personal vocabulary list (with tests, quizzes, etc.)
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Apps and websites: Quizlet
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Apps and websites: English Attack!
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Exams and testing
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
► Exams – preparation and taking the exam online ► Cambridge exams (some still paper-based) ► TOEFL (American exam) - online ► BULATS, business exams ► Consider taking an online test - try the A.D. Global Solution test ► Exam preparation – best approach is a blended course with a teacher,
supplemented by online materials
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Exams and testing: BULATS
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Exams and testing
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Exams and testing: A.D. Global Solution
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
A.D. Languages Comprendersi in modo efficace nel villaggio globale
Using digital media to learn English - Webinar
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