A-Z of internet resources for teachers

See José Picardo's list
http://www.boxoftricks.net/?page_id=29

Story Jumper

I have created my first book on here and I quite liked it, especially as I could use my own photos. I can see this is a great task but would my students spend enough time on their MFL or on the right pictures?
This is my first book
http://www.storyjumper.com/book/index/22542/Bonjour-La-Classe

I will try and use it with year 8 who are covering the perfect tense.

A few Blogs I like

http://domsmflpage.blogspot.com/
http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/
http://www.whiteboardblog.co.uk/
http://www.boxoftricks.net/?p=1736
http://www.ict4lt.org/en/en_mod1-1.htm#4.2
http://changing-phase.blogspot.com/2010/02/it-gives-me-great-pleasure-to.html
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/

This will do for now. I am sure as I become more experienced in the Blogworld that I will learn about some real gems that I will share here.

new things to try

I need to start trying them and then reviewing, and adding helpful hints so that I remember. The worst part is the passwords etc! I must make a list.
So today I have found out about storyjumperfrom Vallesco. I shall try this later. It is supposed to be like storybird. I hope the graphics are as good.
Prezi is going to be part of my departmental meeting next week. Hope thay are up to the challenge and I hope it is not blocked by the school!

Anyway half term is nearly over and I have done no work yet. Oh I did teach for two days so I have worked, almost forgot!

And another thing

monjtquotidien - want to use this too

Things I want to explore

Things I have discovered via Twitter, what an amazing network of generous and talented MFL teachers. these are things I see in people's tweets but know nothing about, will have lots of fun, I am sure!

songsmith
typepad
tackfilm
xtranormal
wordpress
quizlet
storybird
edmodo
podcasts

Learning New Vocabulary

A range of techniques can be used, It depends on the class' ability as to how many words I introduce. 6-12 is always good and a good number for dice games!
Flashcards
Card sorts - second favourite from the kids
Props in my magic bag (see Vista.com)
Actions and miming them - the kids love this
Simon Says
Ball game
Songs
Youtube clip - listen for key terms