Evaluating websites

We have chosen this website to evaluate it http://www.anglomaniacy.pl. It is an educational and entertainment website, in that you can enjoy while learning English, also there is a Polish version of the same website. The purpose of this website is for children to learn English in an interesting and easy way at anytime also teachers can use it while teaching their students . In the content of that website you can find picture dictionaries, basic English vocabulary, grammar for kids, online word games, tests, songs, printable worksheets, resources for ESL teachers and parents. It is presented in an attractive way that children and teachers will liked it. The website includes a lot of links that lead to effective activities and games which facilitated the learning process.

This website is provide the language in an attractive and interesting way ,encourage kids and help them to learn English by the activities and songs . It connects English with kids' interests. The goals of this website is to build young learners vocabulary and develop their reading skills,  also helping children to develop their grammar skills. This website provide free online activities that introduce young learners to basic English vocabulary . It offers a variety of vocabulary games for young ESL learners, including hangman games, matching games, spelling games, word search puzzles and guessing games. This website contain also online activities that can help children develop their grammar skills. online tests and quizzes that give children an opportunity to revise what they have learnt with the help of the website .It uses simplified language that kids can easily understand , also it is organized very well.The website can be improved by putting more pictures, videos, and develop the design to make it more attractive.At the end of evaluating this website we have found many specifications because of the combination of learning and having fun at the same time but still it need to improved.

 

By:Peace Group

wordle in EDU401

The Role Of Webquest in learning a second language

The term WebQuests has been defined as " inquiry-oriented activates or assignments which engage students through technology and the World Wide Web, most or all information that students work with comes from the web."

vWebQuests can promote reflection, collaboration, cooperation, open minded thinking, multiculturalism, critical thinking, problem solving and an interdisciplinary approach.

vContrary to the traditional ESL /EFL learning , WebQuest is motivating students when they do their work to actively participate in group discussion when exploring an issue. They can develop search skills and critical thinking skills when finding information from resources on the Internet.

vWebQuests allow students to complete authentic projects and use technology to find and present information at the same time.

vWebQuest is designed thematically to enable students to acquire critical thinking skills.