Website Evaluation

TASK 1 : ESL Website Evaluation

Source  :  http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/parts-of-speech.htm

Answers

1.       This lesson attempts to teach the users part of speech.  It is a grammar lesson. The lesson consists of four sections which are Part of Speech Table, Part of Speech Examples, Words with more than one job and Part of Speech Quiz.

2.       This users are expected to be able to differentiate, understand the use of parts of speech and demonstrate their understanding in a quiz.  For Part of Speech Table, Part of Speech Examples and Words with more than one job, users have to differentiate between parts of speech and understand their usage. For Part of Speech Quiz, users have to demonstrate their understanding of the lesson.

3.       To use this online lesson, users only need computer and online basic skills. This lesson is a user friendly online lesson. So, it is very easy to be used.

4.       Yes. While assessing this website specifically this lesson, I remember how my secondary teacher used to draw a table to make us understand the part of speech. I still remember she said that it is very crucial to memorize and understand parts of speech. And we have memorize all parts of speech. If not, we will go back late that day. Unluckily, some my friends were not able to memorize it. So, we were not allowed to go home until they memorize it. It was 30 minutes late.

5.       Theory of learning

6.       Constructivist Theory

7.       In my opinion, up until today, the responsible of the nobel teaching profession cannot be replaced by any kind of machine. I said that because, different students need different explanation to understand any subject matters. So, to me, computer can assist the job of teacher such as making lesson more interesting and better process of teaching and learning(eg:group discussion via online)

8.       Yes i would like to use this website in my future teaching because:

                                I.            The lesson is easier to be used in teaching

                              II.            The explanation is very simple

                            III.            It is easy for my students to revise it because it can be retrived anywhere. So, they do not have to carry books when they went back to their village.

Electronic Worksheet

In-Class Task 1

Question 1
Answer:
I'm Muhammad Syamil bin Bunyamin. My age is 22 years old. I'm currently studying B. Ed. TESL at UiTM Shah Alam. I love reading.

Question 2
Answer:
I would like to rate my computer skill as novice. It is because I'm still learning it.

Question 3
Answer:
I know how to use basic software like Microsoft software (eg: Words, Power Point and Publisher).
I also know some basic function of Adobe Illustrator.
For hardware, I know about RAM.

Question 4
Answer:
Yes. I did my advance study in hypnotherapy online.

Question 5
Answer:
My practicum will be in next semester.

Question 6
Answer:
I believe  that technology must be incorporated in teaching and learning process for two reasons:

• The teaching and learning process will be fun and interactive
• It helps teachers to meet students' learning styles. (eg: Visual and Auditory) 

Question 7
Answer:
My expectations for this couse are:

• To explore new knowledge and experience using technology.
• To learn how to integrate technology in classroom.