Author: karinawp

August 16, 2015 karinawp

Here’s a short Present.Me video clip of my reflections on the main similarities and differences between Face-to-Face and Online Learning – Teacher Presence, Types of Activities, Digital Literacy, Reading & Writing skills – some challenges, and possible solutions.

August 5, 2015 karinawp

The China Workshop Program for Foreign Chinese Language Teachers is specifically designed to encourage foreign teachers to become Chinese language teachers and promote the Chinese language and Chinese culture outside China. I participated in one such workshop last month, organised by BICC (Beijing International Chinese College), with cooperation from the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban). After 3…

August 3, 2015 karinawp

Here I am testing the capabilities of ThingLink – a digital tool that adds an interactive layer to any photo or video. Hover your mouse over one of the embedded icons/white circles and you will gain access to additional information in the form of text, image, audio and/or video. ThingLink tool has great appeal for…

July 30, 2015 karinawp

Interview with Austraila-based Chinese Teacher, Linda Bennett. From China to Australia and back to China again, Linda’s story is one of triumph over adversity, where a disadvantaged childhood propels her towards becoming an inspirational mother and teacher. With her ambitions now firmly fixed on obtaining an Australian teaching degree, it is clear her passion, patience…

July 19, 2015 karinawp

COLT This summer I’m delving deeper into two very different areas – Teaching Chinese and Online Tutoring. Both of these courses are exciting for very different reasons – and if you can understand basic Chinese – which is all I can say (!) – then check out recent posts labelled 瑞娜说中文 and 对外汉语. The online course…

June 11, 2015 karinawp

https://youtu.be/sVZZ3k2OmqQ A video clip of my mother giving a short speech at an Awards Dinner for inspiring Adult Learners in the south east region of England. She was nominated herself, back in 1992, and has been a dedicated learner ever since. I guess that explains my lifelong learning bug … Adult Learners Week Me and…

June 7, 2015 karinawp

Topic: Creativity Aim: Introduce and practice vocabulary related to Creativity Language Level: Advanced Learner Type: Teenagers and Adults Time: 90 minutes Language Skills: Listening & Speaking Materials: Creativity video, Creativity ppt, Creativity image and word cards, pens, paper, internet access, mobile devices Digital Tool: Video Lesson Plan Warmer Teacher (T) shows the first ppt slide,…