Wednesday, December 21, 2011
In the cloud or on the school network? Which is best [Nalan]
I think online dictionaries on the school
network are useful resources for language learning because they can be used in several
different ways. For example, a search
box for an online dictionary can be added to a class or school blog so that
students have access to the dictionary anytime, anywhere to look up the meaning
of a new word. This would give the students flexibility while studying.
Likewise, links to online dictionaries on the school website could also be a useful
resource for students. Apart from these, CD-ROM dictionaries can also be loaded
onto the computers in the self-study centres for student use. To sum up, I
think online dictionaries on the school network is better because it provides
easy access to students whereas online
dictionaries in the cloud is not user-friendly
because a separate page needs to be opened each time the student wants to use a
dictionary.
Monday, December 12, 2011
The Devil's Dictionary
Guess the job!
1. An eel in the fundamental mud upon which the superstructure of organized society is reared. When we wriggles [sic] he mistakes the agitation of his tail for the trembling of the edifice. As compared with the statesman, he suffers the disadvantage of being alive. Source: http://www.alcyone.com/max/lit/devils/h.html
2. one employed to handle correspondence and manage routine and detail work for a superior
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secretary
2. one employed to handle correspondence and manage routine and detail work for a superior
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secretary
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