Netlingo
Example Web Site and/or Technical Equipment Required
Website: http://www.netlingo.com/
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Computer(s), Internet access, projector (for class presentation)
Activity Description
Ever wonder what some technology terms mean or what text shorthand represents in texts, tweets, or e-mails? Net Lingo seems to be a "one stop shop" for all tech terms and tech shorthand. You can browse their dictionary, you can look by category, they have a "word of the day" feature, and even an iPhone app for 99ยข. Very useful tool in keeping up with technology for you and your students.
Preparation
- Preview the site.
- Create a handout with text messages full of abbreviations.
- As an alternative, follow the above Example Document "Text Messaging Lesson Plan" from Cambridge. You may want to make some modifications to the handouts since there are British English terms used.
How-To
- Discuss online communication and how it is usually not correct English grammar or spelling.
- Display online e-mail or text messages (using abbreviations).
- Demonstrate how to use the Web site to look up words/acronyms/abbreviations.
- Distribute handout with messages for students to 'translate.'
Teacher Tips
This site is a good resource site, but needs practice to show how to use it.
More Ways
Alternate site that also identifies text message symbols.
Documents
Levels
- Intermediate Low
- Intermediate High
- Advanced
Standards
Basic Communication
- (0.1) Communicate in interpersonal interactions
Basic Communication
- (7.7) Demonstrate the ability to use information and communication technology