TEACHING IDEAS

Ideas (thoughts) are something (the results of thoughts, proposals, desires, hopes) that the writer will convey to the reader or listener. Furthermore, the idea will be complemented by facts, data, information and other supports that are expected to clarify ideas and at the same time convince prospective readers (Suyono, 2004). Teaching is basically an attempt to create conditions or an environmental system that supports and enables the learning process to take place. If learning is said to belong to students, then teaching is a teacher's activity. Teaching is conveying knowledge to students.

Therefore, Teaching Ideas is a thought or desire of a teacher to be implemented and used in the process of conveying knowledge to students. Here below are teaching ideas using several tools or media.

·         Using Power Point

1.       Pre activity

The teacher opens the class by reading prayers together

The teacher prepares the projector LCD and the material will be delivered via power point

The teacher invites students into the topic to be discussed.

2.      While activities

The teacher displays the material to students through power point and explains it.

The teacher divides the class into 3 groups and gives students problems related to the material being taught.

The teacher tells students to make power points and presentations

3.      Post activities

The teacher gives a brief summary of the material presented.

The teacher gives feedback to each group

The class is closed by reading the Alhamdulillah.

·         Using Timeline
Pre activity

The teacher opens the class by reading prayers together

The teacher prepares the LCD projector and the material to be delivered through the Timeline

The teacher asks students about events in the past.
While activity

The teacher shows and explains about events or developments from time to time on a topic through the timelinE.
Post Activity

The teacher asks again about the material that has been delivered.

·         Using Facebook
Pre activity

The teacher opens the class by reading prayers together.

The teacher asks the knowledge and experience of students using Facebook

The teacher instructs students to join the group the teacher has prepared.
While activity

The teacher opens the discussion by giving articles the problems that often occur to students on Facebook.

The teacher tells students to read articles that have been shared on Facebook

The teacher divides students into 4 discussion groups.

After the discussion each group is obliged to provide comments posted on Facebook
 Post activity

The teacher gives a summary of the material that has been discussed

Class is closed by reading Alhamdulillah.

SELF-DIRECTED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A person's learning process will never stop until he/she dies. Everyone does not immediately after graduating from school he stops learning. Given that technology and times are progressing, everyone must follow or be flexible about changing times. Learning is currently not obtained in the classroom but wherever we are. Technological advances also require teachers to be open to each other about how to teach in various countries. With technology the teacher can access all things and participate in discussions into a group that contains teachers from around the world.
This is meant by online groups or online forums, especially in teaching English we can join the EFL / TESOL groups groups in Yahoo groups, Google groups, or social media like Facebook, Twitter, Path etc. like this example:

And below are the examples of contributions in the group:

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

In today's digital age, everyone cannot live without using technology. Therefore, we must integrate technology in education so that the students we teach can follow and enjoy the teaching and learning process. For this reason the teacher must make classroom management and integrate it with the latest technology. Talking about classroom management, Classroom management is a term teachers use to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly without disruptive behavior from students compromising the delivery of instruction. The term also implies the prevention of disruptive preemptive behavior, as well as effectively responding to it after it happens.

There are various kinds of tools that we can use to create classroom management and we can access it through online as below:

A. Gradebook
• Engrade (http://www.engrade.com)
• Learnboost (https://www.learnboost.com/)
• Thinkwave (http://www.thinkwave.com/)

B. Lesson Planning
• The Lesson Builder (http://thelessonbuilder.org)
• Lesson Pro (www.lessonpro.net/) for creating an online learning activties
• Lesson Plan Maker  (http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/lesson_plan/)

B. Scheduling
• Doodle (http://doodle.com/en/)
• Scheduleonce (http://www.scheduleonce.com/)
• Bookfresh (http://www.bookfresh.com/)

c. Quiz Creator
• Quizstar (http://quizstar.4teachers.org/)
• Classmarker (http://www.classmarker.com/)

D. Behaviour Management
• Class Dojo (http://www.classdojo.com/)
• Warning Sign (http://www.warningsigngenerator.com/)
• Timer (http://e.ggtimer.com/)
• Class grouping (http://www.aschool.us/random/random-pair.php)

E. Miscellaneous
• Worksheet generator (http://www.tefl.net/worksheet-generator/)
• Worksheet creator (http://www.havefunteaching.com/worksheets/create-your-own-worksheets)
• Online tools for language teaching (http://www.tesl-ej.org/wordpress/issues/volume15/ej57/ej57int/)
• Essay marking tool (http://www.paperrater.com/)

To make it easier for you how to arrange classroom management using tools found on the internet. We can see examples of classroom management below!

EXAMPLE:

Before entering the class, the teacher makes a lesson plan in advance to make it easier and make the material to be taught better. The teacher makes a lesson plan with (http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/lesson_plan/). The teacher enters the class with some material to be delivered. Closing the book, the teacher reviews the material that was delivered at the previous meeting. The teacher looks at the video using the LCD projector related to the material that has been made with (http://animoto.com/).

The teacher explains and students watch the video, students are divided into several groups to quiz and answer some of the questions at (https://www.classmarker.com),  after carrying out quizzes students get assignments that can be accessed at home via the web ( https://www.tefl.net/worksheet-generator/)  learning is over with the teacher reviewing and giving feedback.

LESSON PLANNING

As a teacher, of course we need the name lesson plan. A lesson plan is the instructor's road map of what students need to learn and how to do effectively during the class time. Then, the teacher can design appropriate learning activities and develop strategies to obtain feedback on student learning. Having a carefully constructed lesson plan for each 3-hour lesson allows students to have a more meaningful learning experience with the students.

Therefore, to make a lesson plan, we must understand what is in the lesson plan. And you can see it as an example or just tap here:

If you don't understand the example above, you can see the video below about lesson plans, and the components in lesson planning:

Followed by the development of technology, now you can easily create lesson plans with tools that are already on the internet, Tools for creating Lesson Plans:

• The Lesson Builder (http://thelessonbuilder.org)
• Lesson Pro (www.lessonpro.net/) for creating an online learning activities
• Lesson Plan Maker  (http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/lesson_plan/)

TECHNOLOGY AND TEACHING LISTENING: PODCAST

Learning to listen to English is easy and difficult, especially if our ears are used to hearing Indonesian. But if it's creative, you can explore English listening skills with various digital platforms, one of which is Podcast.
A podcast is a series of 'episodes' that are stored in the same type of audio files we use to store music on our laptop or smartphone. Similar to a television or talk radio show, a podcast is generally centered around a theme such as politics, sports, entertainment, horror, gaming, etc. Each 'episode' usually revolves around a subject within that theme. You can listen to individual episodes or you can subscribe to the podcast, which is usually free.

There is an opinion that states that podcasts are one of the best ways to use the internet to improve our English skills. Because there are so many Podcast topics that can be searched on the internet and almost all of them are free, ranging from film, news, business, finance, sports, comedy, culinary, political, legal, and of course to learning English listening. You can see examples of podcasts like the one below:

https://SoundCloud.com/user-603626873/group-4-call-a-podcast

Why podcasts are the right or fantastic thing for someone to learn English listening, you can watch this video:

Then what if we want to make our own Podcast to hear our abilities or teach others? Please see this video:

After you see the videos above, it's time to make your own Podcast. Have fun!:)

TECHNOLOGY AND TEACHING SPEAKING: SKYPE

Talking about teaching speaking, the purpose of language learning is for communication. So it is fitting, when someone learns the language. It is hoped that he can apply the language to everyday life or communicate with others. This can be done by practicing using English that previously existed in teaching speech.

Speaking alone means the delivery of language through the mouth. To speak, we create sounds using many parts of our body, including the lungs, vocal tract, vocal chords, tongue, teeth and lips. This vocalized form of language usually requires at least one listener. When two or more people speak or talk to each other, the conversation is called a "dialogue". Speech can flow naturally from one person to another in the form of dialogue. It can also be planned and rehearsed, as in the delivery of a speech or presentation. Of course, some people talk to themselves! In fact, some English learners practice speaking standing alone in front of a mirror.

Speaking can be formal or informal:

• Informal speaking is typically used with family and friends, or people you know well.

• Formal speaking occurs in business or academic situations, or when meeting people for the first time

Speaking is probably the language skill that most language learners wish to perfect as soon as possible. It used to be the only language skill that was difficult to practice online. This is no longer the case. English learners can practice speaking online using voice or video chat and services like Skype. Skype is software that enables the world's conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice one-to-one and group calls, send instant messages and share files with other people on Skype. You can use Skype on whatever works best for you – on your mobile, computer or tablet. Skype can help us to meet and talk with someone or group when we are unable to meet face to face like the example of recording using skype below:

Just tap here!

COLLABORATIVE WRITING

"Writing" is the process of using symbols (letters of the alphabet, punctuation and spaces) to communicate thoughts and ideas in a readable form. Generally, we write using a pen/pencil (handwriting) or a keyboard (typing). With a pen/pencil we usually write on a surface such as paper or whiteboard. A keyboard is normally attached to a typewriter, computer or mobile device. Such is the combination of technology with teaching writing. To give effect to understanding and compactness we can use the method of collaborative writing.
Collaborative writing is a methodology in which a pair, small group, or many students work in unison to complete a writing project. This system can be a useful way of enhancing the confidence and skills of students. It is also known as: interactive writing or shared writing.
Collaborative writing can also be combined with technology, one of which we can use google drive as below or just tap here: 

TEACHING READING USING COMICS

Comics is a medium used to express ideas through images, often combined with text or other visual information. Frequently, comics takes the form of sequences of panels of images. Often textual devices such as speech balloons, captions, and onomatopoeia indicate dialogue, narration, sound effects, or other information.
In the world of education, comics are commonly used in the teaching process of reading. By using comics students will be more interested in reading because they are presented with some interesting images. By reading comics, students will get visual references and feelings of relaxation and thus make reading more enjoyable than reading texts students will much prefer reading comics.
Then what is the easy way to make comics? we can use various tools that are available on the internet to make it easier for someone to make comics. some of these tools are:
1. Toondoo
2. Chogger
3. Pixton
To make it easier for you to make a comic, use one of the tools above. You can watch the video below:

After watching how to make comics, of course now you can make your own comics easily. You can make it like the example below:

Just tap here!

BLOGGER

Before we talk about blogger, it would be nice to know in advance the understanding of blog. Weblog "or blog is a website or online journal that contains a variety of information and displays the latest posts at the top of the page. Blog content or posts are updated regularly, and are usually managed by one or a small group of users. Although arranged by many users, for example, the thoughts and opinions that are written remain focused on one topic. This is the general definition and definition of a blog.

So what is the relationship between a blog and a blogger? Blogger is a person who creates and manages blogs, shares their views and perspectives online, both for personal and business purposes. The topics discussed also varied, ranging from arts to politics. Currently there are many famous bloggers and become 'celebrities' in the online and offline world. Some people make blogging (Blogging is the activity of writing and managing blogs by utilizing digital tools that are on the internet so that the blogger can write, share, and link content easily). as a side profession, some others view blogging as their main career, while others only write blogs for hobbies or as a way of expressing their opinions.

To become a blogger, of course we must have a blog first, we can create a blog by following the procedures in the video below:

Just tap here!

WEBQUEST

In this era of globalization, the advancement of Internet technology has reached a period where its use is spread throughout the world and carried out by most people in the range of ages from toddlers to seniors. In searching for information about something, people will use search engines that will deliver them to a particular link and usually the link is named after the Website. The website is an internet service that has been used by people all over the world. .

The use of the Internet and the web can contribute positively to students' academic activities. The internet and the web can provide the possibility to dig up information and knowledge in the field of language which is the field of excellence. Through the use of the Internet and the web, teachers will always be ready to teach science and current issues to their students. Teachers must always improve their ability to access the Website that contains everything that becomes their area of ​​expertise.

WebQuest, as an example of a web-based learning format.WebQuest is a computer-based teaching and learning tool that allows students to work alone or in groups. Students use the web to find information related to a particular topic presented through WebQuest. WebQuest requires students to use high-class thinking and solving problems you use, also teaches how to evaluate information and use on the internet outside of social networking sites and YouTube. For more information about WEBQUEST you can find it here thirteen.org or questgarden.com or if you want to make WEBQUEST you can use Zunal.com like this one:

Just tap here!

MIND MAP

As a student or teacher we will certainly be made easier in learning and teaching English using the mind map. A mind map is a graphical way to represent ideas and concepts. It is a visual thinking tool that helps structuring information, helping us to better analyze, comprehend, synthesize, generate and generate new ideas. To make it easier for people to map, such as POPPLET and COGGLE maps for information / mind maps like the example below:

Just tap here!

TIMELINE

When we study something history will certainly find some dates and events that are sometimes very confusing. However, now we have been facilitated by the timeline. Why is that? And what is the timeline?
A timeline is the presentation of a chronological sequence of events along a drawn line that enables a viewer to understand temporal relationships quickly. The term is also sometimes extended to mean a chronology that is tabular, year-by-year paragraphs or purely conceptual. Increasingly, timelines are illustrated in infographics combining text and graphic images for a better presentation.
There are many ways to create timeline. Below are some tools that can be used to create a timeline:

1. http://www.tiki-toki.com/
2. http://www.timetoast.com/
3. http://timeglider.com/
4. http://www.dipity.com/
We can see the results as below using tiki toki . Or just tap here

LEARN AND TEACH USING ANIMAKER

Technology is not unusual in the teaching and learning process at this time. Lots of schools that want to integrate technology into an education to meet the needs and interests of students towards education. Given that now it has entered the digital era, where everyone cannot be separated from technology. Therefore, a number of new and tending learning methods are needed that tend to follow the times. Such as text, audio, video, animation and combinations of those mentioned.

Talking about animation, what is animation? Animation is a moving image in the form of a set of objects (images) arranged in an orderly manner following the flow of movement that has been determined for each incremental time count that occurs. The image can be a picture of a living creature, inanimate object, or writing.

To make animations that are easy we can use one of the applications namely animaker. Animaker is an animated video maker that allows you to create interesting video content. Teacher's friends can use Animaker to make tutorials, explanatory video lessons, video presentations, and make video infographics.

This Web Tool provides all the tools and materials you need to make animated videos professionally. Its use is quite easy, just drag and release elements such as characters, backgrounds, visuals available. Friends can also edit videos, add pop up effects, animations, and scene transitions.We can see the results as below, or just tap here.

TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

The development of the era followed by the development of technology, especially in today's digital age, people seem to live side by side with technology. In fact, technology has become a part of human life. Why do we have to integrate technology with education?

This is caused, technology is inherent in human life. Small children nowadays have all been technologically literate. If we integrate technology with learning it will be more acceptable and make it easier for students to understand the lesson. In addition, students will enjoy and enjoy learning because it is fun and more advanced.

However, every aspect certainly has a negative side. Technology may also have a negative impact on learning such as:

1.      Students prefer to interact with technology compared to other teachers and students.

2.      Teachers and books as information centers are now students dependent on technology.

3.      Student distraction: technology makes it easy for humans in their daily lives but also makes them disturbed such as Games on devices, text messaging, e-mail and websites all compete for students' attention, taking that attention away from the subject they are supposed to be focusing on.

Source:

https://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-guide-importance

https://www.assignmentexpert.com/blog/negative-impact-of-technology-on-learning/

https://www.theedadvocate.org/dark-side-educational-technology/

https://itstillworks.com/negative-effects-using-technology-todays-classroom-1549.html

NETIQUETTE

WHAT IS NETIQUETTE?

What is Netiquette? Simply stated, it's network etiquette -- that is, the etiquette of cyberspace. And "etiquette" means "the forms required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be required in social or official life." In other words, Netiquette is a set of rules for behaving properly online. The word netiquette is a combination of ’net’ (from internet) and ’etiquette’. It means respecting other users’ views and displaying common courtesy when posting your views to online discussion groups.

DO WE NEED NETIQUETTE?

Yes, of course we need netiquette. Especially in today's era, everyone cannot live without internet / online. Netiquette itself is a set of rules for behaving properly online. Netiquette teaches us to be good and advise others to be good and consider everyone online. When someone loses or lacks ethics it will weaken in socializing and will lead to fragmentation in an online community. Therefore, netiquette is needed by the community in using online media, so there is no misunderstanding or misuse of online media.

WHY NETIQUETTE IS IMPORTANT?

Netiquette is important as online communication is non-verbal. You have to follow Internet etiquette because there are other people such as your friends, relatives, elders who are using the Internet for all online communications. Hence it is correct to behave properly and write politely to everyone. Following proper Netiquette practices helps represent yourself correctly to a larger audience. Your attitude and character can be ascertained by the way you communicate with others. The kind of information you post online helps others to know about your character. Corporate are evaluating candidates by reviewing their social networking identity. Besides corporate, educators too are evaluating our presence on the social networking sites and also through the information we post.

Every field requires a discipline and the person who follows the discipline will be appreciated. The Internet has become a part of our life.  It is helping us in so many ways. It has made things easier in comparison to all other traditional methods of communication. We are able to stay connected anytime and anywhere. When we benefit so much from it, it becomes our duty to respect the privileges given by following standard practices that will not only help you but also others online.

Source: http://www.albion.com/netiquette/introduction.html

http://pananggulonmakarato.blogspot.com/2016/why-netiquette-is-important.html

https://www.researchgate.netpublication220426111_Etiquette_online_From_nice_to_necessarydownload

THE AUTHOR AND TECHNOLOGY

Hello! Let me introduce my self first, my name is Ainur Rochmah and my nickname is Ain. I am from Wedoro, Waru, Sidoarjo. In fact, my village is known as the sandal village. Because there are many home industries for slipper makers and most of the residents work as slipper makers. My educatiomal backgrounds are MINU Wedoro, MTs Darul Ulum Waru and MA Darul Ulum Waru. I have taught and become a religious teacher or we call it "Mengaji" from 2 junior high school until now. However, I have also been a 6 elementary school tutor in 2016.

I havd an experience that I haven't forgottten so far about technology or computer. In Elementary school, I got to know the computer for the first time. At that time, when my friends were adept at playing it, i could only turn on, turn off the computer and only use computer with the teacher's direction. But in junior high school I began be able and understand that computers greatly facilitate our work in the world of education. And now, I take CALL courses. I really hope to get so much knowledge here, because we know technology is very much needed in the future, future generations will be far more techologically literate. So, we as future teachers also need to be more familiar with technology as a facility that will facilitate us to teach and understand our students. That's all from me, Thank you