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Brainstorming Online

Instructors can use brainstorming online (Wallwisher) to:

Brainstorm at the beginning of a lesson
Introduce a paragraph; sentence by sentence
Introduce learners to each other by having them post a greeting in their first language
Introduce vocabulary
Match picture to vocabulary; definition to vocabulary term
Notify class of homework assignments
Create orientation to a new topic
Pose a question; find an answer and post
Post a class timetable
Post a movie trailer and have learners respond
Post anonymously
Post idioms
Practice verb tenses; post one sentence each illustrating tense
Pre-write as part of any writing activity
Provide feedback to learners
Review a book or article and post comments
Role-play; post different roles
Share resources such as grammar practice sites
Showcase activities
Tell a story
Vote instantly
Write about images