HOT POTATOES software is amazing. It can be used to repalce non-interactive paper-based worksheets. Matching exercises given on worksheets are not as much involving as matching exercises done through HOT POTATOEs. The exercises done on HOT POTATOES are much more interactive and involving. The visual impact and 'clicking the mouse' are one of the imporant conributing factors in enhancing students involvment in the tasks. For the successful completion of tasks/exercises students need to strike good co-ordination between eyes, hands and their minds.
Though the software is marvellous, many teachers lack knowledge, confidenc and expereince in using these kinds of software.For example, I, myself, learnt about HOT POTATOES just in this course. To make the best use of such type of resources, it is really necessary to provide training and support to teacher who are technology immigrants. only then these kinds of softwares will become more worthwhile tools for leanguage learning and teaching.
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I do think Hot Potatoes is an excellent software. Although I cannot skillfuly use it to create online practice at first, now I'm pretty good at it. It is very convenient and easy (my opinion). And Dreamweaver is Potatoes' good partner! We can use Dreamweaver to edit the webpage of the online exercise. It is also use-friendly!
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