Actually, I don’t think it is possible to use chatting system in Chinese language class. You know, there are more than 60 students in each English class except for English majors. Supervision is a big problem. How can the teacher supervise the whole class while the students are chatting through the Internet?
But on the other hand, that is a good way to provide more information or answer students’ questions after class. In China, I often encourage students to ask questions via QQ or e-mail. Most of them think that is useful in learning English because I usually stimulate them use English all the way.
What do you think about assigning chat HW after class? Cynthia wrote a thoughtful post about this idea that you might be interested in reading.
ReplyDeleteI like your idea about chatting with students to answer their questions. It could be like "office hours," but you could call them "chatting hours."
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I can't agree with you more. There are so many students in our classrooms in China that supervision is a big problem. But I think keeping interacting with students after class through blogging or chatting is really a good way to promote our teaching and learning.
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