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"Dear Mr. Shawn": A Lesson in E-Mail Pragmatics (Netiquette).
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Ford, Shawn – TESOL Journal, 2003
This tip provides information that will help English-as-a-Second-Language learners understand the rules of formal e-mail communication, also known as netiquette, and enable them to practice using these communication skills effectively for academic purposes. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Electronic Mail, English (Second Language), Pragmatics
Exploring Culture from a Distance: A U.S./Israeli E-Mail Exchange Project.
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Nutta, Joyce W.; Spector-Cohen, Elana – TESOL Journal, 2002
Explores the use of electronic mail to link native-English-speaking teachers and teacher candidates in one country with English-as-a-Foreign-Language students in the other. An average of 10 participants per semester have spent approximately 2 months leaning about each other's cultures through an e-mail exchange of ideas and views. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Electronic Mail, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Connecting Teachers across Continents through On-Line Reflection and Sharing.
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Bowman, Ingrid; Boyle, Beth Ann; Greenstone, Karen Ashley; Herndon, Lynne Doherty; Valente, Angela – TESOL Journal, 2000
An international group of teachers discusses the collaborative development and benefits of an on-line mentoring exchange. Sample e-mail questions and responses are included. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Electronic Mail, English (Second Language), Language Teachers
Favor Asking and ESL: Something to Break the Routine: A Collaborative Writing Activity; Using E-Mail Assignments and Online Correction in ESL Instruction; Tips for facilitating Full-Time Employment in TESOL.
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Jones, Tamara; Iannacone, Vince; Melby-Mauer, Jean; Tanner, Mark W. – TESOL Journal, 2003
The tips discussed here center around favor asking and English as a Second Language, a collaborative writing activity, e-mail assignments nd online correction, and facilitating full-time employment in TESOL (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cooperation, Electronic Mail, Employment Opportunities
Tips from the Classroom.
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Le, Van; And Others – TESOL Journal, 1996
Discusses ways to improve the learning experience in English-as-a-Second-Language classes. These include interacting with others, discussions of interesting subjects, playing games with a pronunciation focus, communicating over the computer with native speakers and establishing analytical and comprehensible grading criteria. (Three references) (CK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Communication (Thought Transfer), Educational Games, Electronic Mail
Developing Communicative and Thinking Skills via Electronic Mail.
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Kroonenberg, Nancy – TESOL Journal, 1995
Describes a secondary school language teacher's use of electronic mail and an electronic bulletin board system to conduct several classes for multinational students of English at Hong Kong International School. Student assignments, student assessment, the development of communication and thinking skills, and unexpected difficulties involving…
Descriptors: Assignments, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Electronic Mail
Long-Distance Collaboration with On-Line Conferencing.
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Davis, Boyd H.; Ye-Ling, Chang – TESOL Journal, 1995
Describes a collaborative program organized by English professors at National Kaohsiung Normal University in Taiwan and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, in which students in similar courses at the two institutions communicate via online conferencing. Such communication aids student learning and enhances cultural awareness (five…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Programs, Cultural Awareness
Technology in TESOL.
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TESOL Journal, 1993
This special issue is devoted to the theme of advancing technology in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Articles include: "Technology in TESOL" (Richard Orem, Cynthia Holliday); TESOL Technology: Imposition or Opportunity?" (Simon Murison-Bowie); "A Review of Advanced Technologies for L2…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks