⋆𐙚₊˚⊹♡ Current Issues In Teaching

Hellooooo, I have some bad news for you, my dear farmers! This will be my last blog for this course. I am not sure if I will be updating my blog in the near future. That is why I want you guys to act like this is my farewell to you! Okay? Let's go! What are the strengths and/or weaknesses of the course? Its strengths and weaknesses are actually the same: too much workload. What do I mean by this? Well, it is amazing that we had the chance to create this many materials, but th

Hello, dear farmers! In today's blog, I will be explaining our fourth assignment, which involves using AI tools in English Language Teaching (ELT) classes. We prepared a worksheet that involves using an AI chatbot called ChatGPT. Most of you probably heard about ChatGPT, but let me explain what it is shortly. What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a generative AI tool that can produce writing, answer questions and explain complicated topics, and provide insights. As a large language mod

Hi, Grüezi! In today's blog, I will be talking about our third assignment, which involves creating an AR/VR integrated worksheet. What is AR and/or VR, you might ask. Let me explain these terms quickly! What is AR? Augmented Reality (AR) refers to the real-time integration of digital information into our environment. It overlays content onto the real world. By overlaying content onto the real world, it enriches our perception of reality. What is VR? Unlike AR, Virtual Reality

Hello, dear farmers! For this assignment, we were asked to create a video using an educational approach called the flipped classroom. What is a flipped classroom, you might ask. The flipped classroom approach is a pedagogical model that blends traditional teaching methods with technological tools. Instead of lectures in class and homework at home, students engage with instructional material before class. Classroom time is dedicated to interactive activities. This approach all

Hello, dear farmers! It's been a while since we had an educational talk, right? In today's blog, I'll be talking about our assignment for our Current Issues in Teaching course. For this assignment, we were asked to create an AI-enhanced corpus-based material and an ASSURE lesson plan for preparatory EFL students in Turkey. Since it was a group project , I grouped with my lovely classmates, Melisa and Zülal (I recommend you check their blogs as well). We chose Theme 1 and fo

Hi, we met again! I will be introducing my blog again for those who are new to my blog. Why do I call you guys 'farmers'? For me, each piece of information is a meal/dish waiting for us to gather and devour it. This is why I decided to call my blog a farm. And in this situation, you are being called my dear farmers. What will I post about? In my so-called farm, I will be posting about my assignments regarding my Current Issues in Teaching course. During my 3rd year in Marmara