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

Study Card

Key Points
10 words maximum
Lots of colour and images
Use mnemonics
use flow diagrams

Revision Skills

Whole school CPD today on teaching revision skills, I presented a section on study cards and we had two other sections on mnemonics and mind maps. I feel inspired to create a revision wall in my department wihich has examples of how to revise for our exam classes. On the revision wall I shall include copies of all sorts of revision materials and add some ideas students have told me in the past such as their mobile phone on their paper round! I shall take some photos and post them here for you to look at. I realised that mnemonics are actually very difficult to use in MFL lessons, or at least they are for me! Any suggestions greatly received!

Hello

I am new to this blogging stuff but I thought It would be a great place to share my experiences and experiments in the MFL classroom. I have been teaching fot 15 years and the job has changed so much in that time from "bandas" to voting pads and podcasts. I shall share my ideas, disasters and successes and any links to other people with really great ideas.