Using Web Resources in a Public Speaking Class

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 2

This article describes ways to teach public speaking students how to efficiently locate information on the Internet, how to quickly evaluate and analyze those resources, and how best to navigate the Web. The author’s lesson leads the students through a Web-based scavenger hunt, included in the article, and has information about how to evaluate sites. The author expands on these lessons to show the students how the Internet can help prepare and deliver a speech.

Author:
Shiao-Chuan Kung

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Teachers Teacher Educators Speaking Teacher Training Technology in Teaching Critical Thinking
Cover of English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 2

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 2

English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 2

This issue is full of jazzy teaching ideas. A feature article on jazz is joined by articles on ESP, professional development, and the use of computers and web resources to enhance writing and speaking skills.