- How to use email -
1. The benefits of email
Email is/one of the most used n useful information n communication technology (ICT) tools around today. We use it in both personal n professional lives. Email allows us to keep in touch with other teachers around the world via mailing lists n discussion group. It also allows us to communicate with our learners outside d classroom, e.g: setting, receiving, making n returning homework n other written assignments.
One of the biggest advantages of using email with learners from teacher's point of view is that technology is relatively simple 2 use, n most of our learners will already be familiar with it.
2. Basic email skills
Learners need 2 be familiar not only with the mechanics of sending n receiving emails n attachments, but also with d kind of language used in email, netiquette/rules of engagement.
There are 2 groups of basic email skills:
2.1 communication skills
There are levels of formality in email writing. Here are some of the basics of netiquette:
-not using only capital letters, which is perceived as 'shouting' online
-being sure 2 respect others' opinion
-avoiding 'flaming' -ongoing arguments which become increasingly personalized n possibly public
-making sure that files sent as email attachments are not too large, as the person receiving the email may not be able to download them.
2.2 Technical skills
Here are the best known of web-based email services: yahoo!, hotmail, gmail.
Learners have to be able to send n receive email, n to attach n open documents in email. It also useful 4 learners 2 have basic ICT skills, such as knowledge about viruses sent by email, n spam or unsolicited junk email.
3. Using email with learners out of class
The ideas require learners 2 have their own email accounts, n access 2 a computer ouside class time, either at home or work, in a self-access center, or in an internet cafe.
-learners can submit classwork as attachments by email
-the teacher can email learners a summary of classwork
-the teacher can email learners regular newsletter about the class n themselves.
-learners can use email to prepare before class
-learners can use email to send queries about a topic or grammar area b4 the class
-a class mailing list can be set up for general discussions out of class time
-email can be used as a collaborative writing tools.
4. Using email with learners during class
A data collection project requires learners to send emails to real companies, individuals, or organizations or websites to solicit information.
5. Key pal project
Key pal is the term for pen pals who use email to communicate. Email provides a simple n effective way of putting learners in touch with other learners of the same age n level in other parts of the world.
Email is/one of the most used n useful information n communication technology (ICT) tools around today. We use it in both personal n professional lives. Email allows us to keep in touch with other teachers around the world via mailing lists n discussion group. It also allows us to communicate with our learners outside d classroom, e.g: setting, receiving, making n returning homework n other written assignments.
One of the biggest advantages of using email with learners from teacher's point of view is that technology is relatively simple 2 use, n most of our learners will already be familiar with it.
2. Basic email skills
Learners need 2 be familiar not only with the mechanics of sending n receiving emails n attachments, but also with d kind of language used in email, netiquette/rules of engagement.
There are 2 groups of basic email skills:
2.1 communication skills
There are levels of formality in email writing. Here are some of the basics of netiquette:
-not using only capital letters, which is perceived as 'shouting' online
-being sure 2 respect others' opinion
-avoiding 'flaming' -ongoing arguments which become increasingly personalized n possibly public
-making sure that files sent as email attachments are not too large, as the person receiving the email may not be able to download them.
2.2 Technical skills
Here are the best known of web-based email services: yahoo!, hotmail, gmail.
Learners have to be able to send n receive email, n to attach n open documents in email. It also useful 4 learners 2 have basic ICT skills, such as knowledge about viruses sent by email, n spam or unsolicited junk email.
3. Using email with learners out of class
The ideas require learners 2 have their own email accounts, n access 2 a computer ouside class time, either at home or work, in a self-access center, or in an internet cafe.
-learners can submit classwork as attachments by email
-the teacher can email learners a summary of classwork
-the teacher can email learners regular newsletter about the class n themselves.
-learners can use email to prepare before class
-learners can use email to send queries about a topic or grammar area b4 the class
-a class mailing list can be set up for general discussions out of class time
-email can be used as a collaborative writing tools.
4. Using email with learners during class
A data collection project requires learners to send emails to real companies, individuals, or organizations or websites to solicit information.
5. Key pal project
Key pal is the term for pen pals who use email to communicate. Email provides a simple n effective way of putting learners in touch with other learners of the same age n level in other parts of the world.
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