Web Idea Box

...Explore...Share...Brainstorm

Listening Skills

Take advantage of the authentic audio and video materials now being made available on the web. Be careful, however, to consider accessibility issues. Some sites require specific software or plug-ins to listen to or view their broadcasts. Also, if your students are going to be connecting to the internet using a home computer & modem, download times could be long.

a) Explore

Take a look at some websites and activities that may be used to improve listening comprehension.

b) Share

How have you used the web to improve your students' listening comprehension? Explain your activities to the class.

c) Brainstorm

Two Minute Reflection:
What activities and websites did you find most interesting/useful?
Can you think of any other types of activities that could work to enhance reading skills?