Students Helping Students A Multimedia Project for Intermediate ESL StudentsBy Susan Gaer,John Tashima andDanna Weber

CATESOL LA 2008

Collaborative Effort•Intermediate and Beginning ESL Students•Digital Photography•Creation of Photo Website•Print and Online Materials

Begin with a Topic:

Verbs that can be demonstratedMaterials: •Beginning ESL Textbooks / Verb Lists•Paper•Index cards•Construction paper in assorted colors•Digital camera(s)•Computer + software (Picasa)•Release forms

Step 1:

Identify verbs; compile lists; transfer to index cards

run

Step 2: Decide on groupings. Sort on colored construction paper.

Our categories:• Classroom/school• Household chores• Daily activities• Crime• Family• Action• Miscellaneous

Step 3: Review and modify the lists.

ACTION

do

run

stop

Step 4: Learn how to use the camera.

Vary the shots, camera angle, and lighting.

Step 5:

Take photos of the verbs

read walk

study eat

Step 5: Upload the photos for review.

Too dark

Poor composition

Just right

Step 6:

Students add captions.

They are running.

Step 7: Sort photos into web albums.

Our Future

Step 8:

Develop activities to go with the pictures.

Come back next year for the rest of the project!

http://picasaweb.google.com/F101student/SusanSClass?authkey=6LFzjcFjDLs#

and http://picasaweb.google.com/F101student/Oct7?authkey=2ZTSwiJqzg8#