Description
Over the course of several lessons, pupils focus on the theme ‘Tourism in the UK’. First they brainstorm different aspects of tourism in the UK, like popular cities or activities, food etc. Then they collect information on sites like Tripadvisor or Trivago on a specific city. They look for things to do and places to stay in order to work out an attractive vacation package for different target groups.
After reorganizing all the information on the collaborative writing tool Titanpad.com, the pupils start creating an attractive website (Tackk) with information about their destination. Back in class, small groups move from one station to another (carrousel style). Two students promote their travel destination to another group of ‘tourists”. They book the trip by filling out a reservation form in Google forms.
At the end, the ‘tourists’ discuss their notes and photos in groups and fill out peer evaluation forms. They review important vocabulary and expressions individually using Wrts.nl and Google Docs.
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| Pedagog | Rich linguistic input;Learners using their own resources;Collaborative learning (collaboration);Real-world outcome |
|---|---|
| Target Language | English |
| Learn Language | Dutch |
| Technology | iPads/Tablets Laptops Mobile Phone |
| Area | Listening / Viewing Oral Interaction Oral Presentation Vocabulary Writing |
| Age | 12-16 |
| Level | B1 Intermediate |
| Education Sector | Secondary |