KOTESOL National Conference 2018
Workshop (45 minutes)
Choi, Yon, Seoul, Korea
Using the POD book to Motivate Students' Writing
Abstract
Motivation is one of the key factors to make students keep their learning successfully in any topics. When it comes to English writing, the students are usually afraid of it. However, last summer when I told my 10-year-old students that they could create and purchase their POD (Publish On Demand) book on the Internet bookstore, Kyobo which is one of the largest bookstores in Korea, they were very excited about being able to publish a real book. We had had the POD book project lessons last summer and published a book on the Kyobo online bookstore this March. After the project, my students showed more confidence and interest in English. Their families and they also seem to be very proud of their book with ISBN.
In the workshop, we can make a simple form of a POD book, using computers in the classroom. Through the workshop, I can share the process of making the POD book from the beginning to the end. First, I will explain the way in which my students were inspired to plan their story plots. Next, I will demonstrate one method used in my project to digitalize pictures drawn in the paper and writing works with some tools, programs and Smartphone applications. I will also deal with several points and tips based on my mistakes I made when I edited the original version of the book and converted the version into PDF files as the publisher requested to publish the book.
Biographicals
Yon Choi has taught English young learners in Seoul for more than 15 years. She holds a Master’s degree in TESOL from Oklahoma City University, USA. Email: yon_choi@hotmail.com
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