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Casual Articles - Technology in Second Language Classrooms: How to create a Website for Second Language Learners
If you're anything like me, you spend hours a week submitting your website to directories, and writing emails to exchange links. And, if you're like me, you hate every second of it and you look for an easy way out at every turn.Unfortunately, there is no real easy way out, especially if you want to do it right, but I do have a couple of ideas to make your submission and exchange life easier.There is nothing like spending an afternoon searching through directories, finding your specific category and then submitting your website. It's a lot of work before you even get to the submission process, and by then exhaustion sets in, not to mention being frustrated by the whole process.There are any numbers of directory lists out there, but http://info.vilesilencer.com/main.php?rock=seo-friendly.php keeps a close watch on a couple of hundred directories. He maintains an Excel spreadsheet of general and niche directories (s
STEP 3
Now it is time to proceed to save our work BUT…. And here lies the trick, instead of saving it as a word document, choose … SAVE AS TYPE….WEB PAGE Note: the name that must be given to the main page is “index” That is the name that all main pages have.
STEP 4
If you have done this so far, we have completed almost a third of our job In a similar way, create the two pages that will contain the info on your website. For our purpose here, just type the name in the word document and save the page as shown In step 3. For example, we can save the page on READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLES as “articles” (always remember to save it as a Webpage) and in the same fashion we will create another page and name it “grammar.”
So right now, we have three
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After all, what a better website for your own students than one displaying exactly what you want them to learn, at their language and developmental level, free of unwanted or inappropriate contents and able to be modified as your very own lesson progresses? This would be the ideal scenario for many professionals in the teaching field. After all, many of them create their own materials anyways, so being able to put them online for the students to see and access them anytime anywhere would be a dream come true.
Nevertheless, their lack of knowledge or fear of technology prevents them from reaching their students from a different angle, from a technological point of view that will present them with exactly what they need to learn. They may have a profound desire to do so but can’t! Not any more! Not after you read this article.
The good news is: if you know how to type in a word processor, you can create your own educational (or personal of course!) website in less than 10 minutes! If you do NOT know how to use a word processor, it may take you around 20 minutes! Does it sound too good to be true? Not really!
The big question is: How can I do this?
We are going to use probably the most well-known and popular word processor: WORD, which is part of the Microsoft Office pack that is sold by the famous company owned by Bill Gates.
Before we start, it is good to picture or draft our website so as to have a pretty good idea of what we are aiming at. What do we want to accomplish with this website? Do we need just one page or more? Let’s imagine that we want to create a second language website with two main sections: reading comprehension articles and grammar and vocabulary.
Most websites have a main page with links to other pages. In other words, apart from the two pages we are going to create, we must include another one that will be the main page, the page that will show you the doors to the other two pages in the website.
Let’s proceed to create the different pages. This is a pretty simple and straightforward process. First we will launch our Microsoft Word program. We will create a simple table to put the info we type inside. It is important to understand that all the info on webpages must be inside tables, or else all the contents may appear on different parts of the screen depending on the web browser you use.
STEP 1
So our first step is to create a table to put our data in. To do that, in Word, go to the top menu on the screen and select TABLE ---- INSERT ---- TABLE You will be presented with a couple of questions to customize your table, namely number of files and rows.
STEP 2
Once this is done, type the info you need; for example READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLES and GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
If you want to insert a picture, go to the menu at the top ofthe screen and select: INSERT ---- PICTURE --- FROM FILE (and select the route where you have the picture you want to place in your webpage)
STEP 3
Now it is time to proceed to save our work BUT…. And here lies the trick, instead of saving it as a word document, choose … SAVE AS TYPE….WEB PAGE Note: the name that must be given to the main page is “index” That is the name that all main pages have.
STEP 4
If you have done this so far, we have completed almost a third of our job In a similar way, create the two pages that will contain the info on your website. For our purpose here, just type the name in the word document and save the page as shown In step 3. For example, we can save the page on READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLES as “articles” (always remember to save it as a Webpage) and in the same fashion we will create another page and name it “grammar.”
So right now, we have three
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Nevertheless, their lack of knowledge or fear of technology prevents them from reaching their students from a different angle, from a technological point of view that will present them with exactly what they need to learn. They may have a profound desire to do so but can’t! Not any more! Not after you read this article.
The good news is: if you know how to type in a word processor, you can create your own educational (or personal of course!) website in less than 10 minutes! If you do NOT know how to use a word processor, it may take you around 20 minutes! Does it sound too good to be true? Not really!
The big question is: How can I do this?
We are going to use probably the most well-known and popular word processor: WORD, which is part of the Microsoft Office pack that is sold by the famous company owned by Bill Gates.
Before we start, it is good to picture or draft our website so as to have a pretty good idea of what we are aiming at. What do we want to accomplish with this website? Do we need just one page or more? Let’s imagine that we want to create a second language website with two main sections: reading comprehension articles and grammar and vocabulary.
Most websites have a main page with links to other pages. In other words, apart from the two pages we are going to create, we must include another one that will be the main page, the page that will show you the doors to the other two pages in the website.
Let’s proceed to create the different pages. This is a pretty simple and straightforward process. First we will launch our Microsoft Word program. We will create a simple table to put the info we type inside. It is important to understand that all the info on webpages must be inside tables, or else all the contents may appear on different parts of the screen depending on the web browser you use.
STEP 1
So our first step is to create a table to put our data in. To do that, in Word, go to the top menu on the screen and select TABLE ---- INSERT ---- TABLE You will be presented with a couple of questions to customize your table, namely number of files and rows.
STEP 2
Once this is done, type the info you need; for example READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLES and GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
If you want to insert a picture, go to the menu at the top ofthe screen and select: INSERT ---- PICTURE --- FROM FILE (and select the route where you have the picture you want to place in your webpage)
STEP 3
Now it is time to proceed to save our work BUT…. And here lies the trick, instead of saving it as a word document, choose … SAVE AS TYPE….WEB PAGE Note: the name that must be given to the main page is “index” That is the name that all main pages have.
STEP 4
If you have done this so far, we have completed almost a third of our job In a similar way, create the two pages that will contain the info on your website. For our purpose here, just type the name in the word document and save the page as shown In step 3. For example, we can save the page on READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLES as “articles” (always remember to save it as a Webpage) and in the same fashion we will create another page and name it “grammar.”
So right now, we have three
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The big question is: How can I do this?
We are going to use probably the most well-known and popular word processor: WORD, which is part of the Microsoft Office pack that is sold by the famous company owned by Bill Gates.
Before we start, it is good to picture or draft our website so as to have a pretty good idea of what we are aiming at. What do we want to accomplish with this website? Do we need just one page or more? Let’s imagine that we want to create a second language website with two main sections: reading comprehension articles and grammar and vocabulary.
Most websites have a main page with links to other pages. In other words, apart from the two pages we are going to create, we must include another one that will be the main page, the page that will show you the doors to the other two pages in the website.
Let’s proceed to create the different pages. This is a pretty simple and straightforward process. First we will launch our Microsoft Word program. We will create a simple table to put the info we type inside. It is important to understand that all the info on webpages must be inside tables, or else all the contents may appear on different parts of the screen depending on the web browser you use.
STEP 1
So our first step is to create a table to put our data in. To do that, in Word, go to the top menu on the screen and select TABLE ---- INSERT ---- TABLE You will be presented with a couple of questions to customize your table, namely number of files and rows.
STEP 2
Once this is done, type the info you need; for example READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLES and GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
If you want to insert a picture, go to the menu at the top ofthe screen and select: INSERT ---- PICTURE --- FROM FILE (and select the route where you have the picture you want to place in your webpage)
STEP 3
Now it is time to proceed to save our work BUT…. And here lies the trick, instead of saving it as a word document, choose … SAVE AS TYPE….WEB PAGE Note: the name that must be given to the main page is “index” That is the name that all main pages have.
STEP 4
If you have done this so far, we have completed almost a third of our job In a similar way, create the two pages that will contain the info on your website. For our purpose here, just type the name in the word document and save the page as shown In step 3. For example, we can save the page on READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLES as “articles” (always remember to save it as a Webpage) and in the same fashion we will create another page and name it “grammar.”
So right now, we have three
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Let’s proceed to create the different pages. This is a pretty simple and straightforward process. First we will launch our Microsoft Word program. We will create a simple table to put the info we type inside. It is important to understand that all the info on webpages must be inside tables, or else all the contents may appear on different parts of the screen depending on the web browser you use.
STEP 1
So our first step is to create a table to put our data in. To do that, in Word, go to the top menu on the screen and select TABLE ---- INSERT ---- TABLE You will be presented with a couple of questions to customize your table, namely number of files and rows.
STEP 2
Once this is done, type the info you need; for example READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLES and GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
If you want to insert a picture, go to the menu at the top ofthe screen and select: INSERT ---- PICTURE --- FROM FILE (and select the route where you have the picture you want to place in your webpage)
STEP 3
Now it is time to proceed to save our work BUT…. And here lies the trick, instead of saving it as a word document, choose … SAVE AS TYPE….WEB PAGE Note: the name that must be given to the main page is “index” That is the name that all main pages have.
STEP 4
If you have done this so far, we have completed almost a third of our job In a similar way, create the two pages that will contain the info on your website. For our purpose here, just type the name in the word document and save the page as shown In step 3. For example, we can save the page on READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLES as “articles” (always remember to save it as a Webpage) and in the same fashion we will create another page and name it “grammar.”
So right now, we have three
10 CRITICAL ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSThe rules that a successful business operate by today are very different from the rules of 20 to 30 years ago. The widespread use of technology has dramatically cut response times and elevated customer expectations of service. Competitive advantage is the catch cry, but most business owners struggle to articulate what their point of difference is. The statistics are well known: a staggering 40% of all new businesses fail within the first 12 months. Within 5 years, more than 80% will have failed. And yet, people are flocking to start up new businesses in ever increasing numbers.What is it then, that sets apart the successful businesses from the unsuccessful ones? Here are my top ten tips for creating and maintaining a successful business. As you read, think to yourself – how does my business stack up?1. Successful businesses have repeatable, scalable systemsthe screen and select: INSERT ---- PICTURE --- FROM FILE (and select the route where you have the picture you want to place in your webpage)
STEP 3
Now it is time to proceed to save our work BUT…. And here lies the trick, instead of saving it as a word document, choose … SAVE AS TYPE….WEB PAGE Note: the name that must be given to the main page is “index” That is the name that all main pages have.
STEP 4
If you have done this so far, we have completed almost a third of our job In a similar way, create the two pages that will contain the info on your website. For our purpose here, just type the name in the word document and save the page as shown In step 3. For example, we can save the page on READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLES as “articles” (always remember to save it as a Webpage) and in the same fashion we will create another page and name it “grammar.”
So right now, we have three separate webpages:
The main page (index)
A Reading Comprehension page (articles)
A Grammar and Vocabulary page (grammar)
Make sure that the three pages are located in the same folder in your hard drive.
At this stage, we will not worry about the content. What we must do now is to find a way to connect or link the pages, so that if I am on the main page and want to go to the Reading Comprehension Page or to the Grammar and Vocabulary Page I can do so. Actually, every single page must have a link to the rest of the pages in your website.
STEP 5
How can we achieve this? Let’s open our main page (called “index” now) In STEP 1 you typed the words READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLES and GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY. We could add the word INDEX wherever you find it convenient. Now it is time to link this page to the other two. Select the text READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLES with your mouse. Go to the top of your screen and choose: INSERT ------------------------ HYPERLINK
A window will open. Give it the route where you have saved these pages and choose the file that says “reading” In the same way, select the text that reads GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY, and then go to INSERT ----------- HYPERLINK and choose the file that says “grammar” Do the same with the INDEX.
Save this page and that’s almost done! Eureka! Now your main page can take you to the other pages with the click of a button! There is only one more step!
STEP 6
Select the text on the main page with the links to the other pages (i.e READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLES, GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY and INDEX)
Go to: EDIT ---- COPY
And then, paste it on the two other pages!
STEP 7
Save each of the pages and that’s it!!!! You can try the navigation now! Close your word processing program and Open the index file by double clicking on it. Click on the links and try to go from one page to the other. You will see that it actually works and it is something so easy to do!
STEP 8
After you made sure you can navigate from any page to another, it is now the time to focus on style, layout, content, pictures, etc. If you know how to do that in a word document, it will be no different here…. Mostly because you are using the same word processor you always use anyways!
As you can see, creating a website was no mystery and in less than ten minutes you have been able to create your own educational website. To use this with your students just place the files in the same folder in the hard drive or you can also upload them to a server and access them from the Internet! This is as simple as counting from 1 to 10 but it really escapes the aim of this article to describe this process. If you want me to, in a future article I can describe in a few simple steps how to put all this info online! I do hope that my little contribution may help you make your classes more appealing both for you and for your students.
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