Tools

Netiquette

The IB Profile lists several character traits which we hope you will exhibit during this asynchronous collaborative flexible learning unit. Remember to respect people of other cultures and be open-minded to their perspectives.

Forum posts

Google tools are often used in schools, so you’re probably already set. You’ll need them for asynchronous collaboration.

Here’s what a forum might look like.

You simply post your opinion and wait for a reply. Remember to link the resources (learn how! 🙂 you mention. You may reply to the reply, of course. 🙂

Remember the discussion is asynchronous, so return to the forum frequently during the week to read replies to your post and answer peer posts, too.

Help everyone to ENJOY this unique opportunity to exchange ideas with peers from around the world. 🙂

BE NICE! 🙂 Avoid commenting on typos, spelling or grammar errors. We’re all language learners here! 🙂

Helpful handouts

HOW TO COMMENT ONLINE?

How to start the sentence when you agree or disagree?

Remember that you’re interacting with people from all corners of the world, with diverse backgrounds and ideas. BE NICE 🙂 CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE COMMENT LIST

Help everyone to ENJOY this unique opportunity to exchange ideas with peers from around the world. 🙂

HOW TO EXPRESS OPINIONS?

How to express agreement or disagreement?

Remember that you’re interacting with people from all corners of the world, with diverse backgrounds and ideas. BE NICE 🙂  CLICK HERE TO VIEW THR OPINION LIST

Help everyone to ENJOY this unique opportunity to exchange ideas with peers from around the world. 🙂

Use these handouts and writing tips to help you craft your written tasks or to revise them.

TEXT TYPE EXAMPLES

TIPS HOW TO WRITE TEXT TYPES

VOCABULARY SHEETS

GRAMMAR & SENTENCE STRUCTURE