ESL+Teacher+Talk


 * ESL Teacher Talk **

A great resource for ESL teachers which includes tips, games, activity ideas and more.

Strengths

 * Great resources for ESL teachers
 * Basic format so the site is easily navigated
 * You can listen to the material as a podcast.
 * Search function works on basic searches like sight words etc.
 * The website features podcast interviews, tips, games, and activity ideas through a blog format.
 * Each lesson lists the main key points to be learned.
 * Flashcards about a wide variety of subject areas
 * Printables and Audio Recordings
 * Engaging MP3 songs
 * Templates to create original works

Weaknesses

 * Information is not categorized for searching specific topics of interest
 * Anyone can access the information
 * Information is not aligned with any state standards
 * Students would have no reason to use the site as it is mainly a teacher resource.
 * No realistic pictures
 * Cartoons can be difficult to deciphfer
 * Last post was May 31, 2010.

Opportunities

 * Allows comments so people can interact on the various issues.
 * Not sure if the material is screened prior to publishing for user comments
 * The ability to register to the site allows posting
 * Provides ESL teachers with a wide variety of teaching methods and activities for the ESL classroom.
 * Allows students to hear material at the same time they have the worksheet/material in their hand
 * Differentiated material for language development
 * Holidays and everyday happening flashcards and games are ready made
 * Links are available to other websites

Threats
> > __Ideas for the classroom __: There are a wide variety of applications for the classroom including how to motivate ESL students and teaching communication strategies.
 * No terms of use noted on site
 * Privacy is not protected
 * Blog comments could be malicious or not helpful.