Update 122 And so we pray for better days
- Howie Gordon
- Nov 1, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: Nov 25, 2024
English Version
A pure earworm - since my last broadcast - I cannot get this song out of my head. So I did a little digging and this is what I found.
There are different versions with an English verse, a Spanish verse, and an Arabic verse as well.
Here is the story behind the song.
“Spontaneity is often celebrated, but there's clearly something powerful about joining in with someone else's words. Maybe Coldplay have stumbled upon a perfect combination, modeling crafting your own prayer alongside joining in with a corporate refrain?” Robin Ham
Suggestion: In class you can ask the pupils to write their own verse and present it to the class. In light of the current situation in our country, what would you like to wish for?
“We pray” with the Arabic Verse
“We pray” with the Spanish Verse
Highlight
Coldplay with Mzansi Youth Choir.
I personally cannot wait for this version to be released.
I hope your earworm is as pleasant as mine.
What is an earworm? https://bit.ly/4fmei8e
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Professional Development
2 ONLINE courses are opening for elementary teachers. I will be running the courses.
A PD course is about enhancing vocabulary acquisition in your English classes with AI, Gamification, Mondly and Music
Learn in Tune - Enhancing and enriching your English lessons with music, movement and games. The course will look into many digital tools to achieve this
“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.”
Phil Collins
The courses will be opening soon and are best suited for elementary teachers nationwide. In order to be in the know - please sign up here and you will be notified the moment the courses are open for registration.
Learn in Tune
What is Learn in Tune and how can you join?
I am often asked what the program is? It is in Gefen, yet it is for free. What do we get if we sign up?
Here is an explanation…
When you use music in classes to enhance language acquisition you are Learning in Tune.
When you move and dance to English songs you are Learning in Tune.
When you listen to a song, learn the words and create exercises about the song you are Learning in Tune.
When you chant in English or repeat things with rhythm you are Learning in Tune.
I am sure you get the picture.
However this is not all there is. There are bi-weekly broadcasts with a wealth of information and there will be a PD development course opening up soon.
However if this is not enough - here is some more to read up on
E-Talent is underway
We would love to see your school taking part in E-Talent
E-Talent 2024-25
Due to the ongoing success of the E-Talent program we have decided to continue the annual competition for schools that choose to be a part of E-Talent. You will receive all the necessary information and tools to take part in E-Talent.
The competition will take place in your school either on stage or online.
Read on for more details
All you have to do is say yes, register and encourage your students to take part.
You can find all the necessary information at this link https://bit.ly/litetalent
Please reach out to us if you need assistance or to invite us to the final competition. We will do our utmost to come and be a part of celebrating English in your school.
Something for the younger pupils
I was recently asked by a teacher to suggest Youtube channels with suitable songs. Here is what I sent her
would check out these YouTube channels for best song choices
Go Noodle
Jack Hartman
DJ Raphi
Learning Station
Cocomelon - May be a little babyish
Planet Pop
Fun Kids English
I prompted Youtube to look for schools in EFL classes.
I am sure there are many more sites to choose from.
I also want to show off my school 🎞🎥📼
This broadcast reaches nearly 2000 teachers around the country so if you want to share what your school is doing in English feel free to share and we will try and show off your school here.
Quotes about learning
“The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.”
Brian Herbert - American Author
“We now accept the fact that learning is a lifelong process of keeping abreast of change. And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn.”
Peter Drucker Austrian American Educator
“You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.”
Clay P. Bedford Industrialist
Guess the song 🎶🎤🎧📢
Click on the link to the Padlet
Each broadcast I will add a new Guess the Song picture. Some will be easy and some more difficult. Let’s see how well you do
Well Done to this week’s winners
Liat Gil 🎊 and Dana Koren 🥳
The answer was “You’ve got a friend” by Carole King
https://youtu.be/eAR_Ff5A8Rk
My happy corner - Smile of the week
I like to find shorts / reels that make me smile and just feel good.
Just for the winter - A perfect snowman harmony
And when the “Greatest Showman” plays in the background…
Welcome Home Dad
Never too early to start singing
Digital Tool of the Week
Ideagram
https://ideogram.ai/
Ideogram is a free-to-use AI tool that generates realistic images, posters, logos and more.
Suggestion - Teachers can create approx. 40 images for free per day.
Create action flashcards, story lines, find the differences between pics and many more. You can create amazing posters for your class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO4jcxcHop0 for some ideas
Watch Hili Zavoro for even more ideas - https://youtu.be/-nrRY29HTG8
Musical Joke of the Week
Chad Kroegger from Nicleback loves appearing in nativity plays. He has been a shepherd, an Inn keeper, he has even played the back end of the donkey. Yet he’s never made it as a wise man
https://youtu.be/hhSLkkLl750
The Final Note:
Looking forward to eventually meeting you all one day F2F
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