Nicenet is one of the web based learning instrument through
which teachers can work with students, whether in distance mode or as a
supplement to face-to-face teaching. Teachers can use nicenet to provide their students
with reading materials and information, annotated links to selected and
categorized websites, information about scheduled events such as assignments
and excursions. Besides this students can also enter documents, submit
homework, and add links to the web. It is freely available website based on
communicative approach which focuses on providing opportunities for learning
and communication among students and between students and teachers outside the
classroom.
I would prefer to use Nicenet with the students of
undergraduate level to enhance collaborative learning among them. By
creating this classroom, students will also have an opportunity to interact
with each other. Nicenet includes several useful features that can be utilized,
one of them is conferencing. Nicenet provides opportunity to organize online
conferences. The topic can be given to students for discussion on which they
can communicate with each other.
The aim of using Nicenet is to develop
collaborative skills among learners and provide useful links and materials to
enhance their language competencies. The teacher can also give online
assignments. Besides, students can be given opportunity to post various useful
links and share with their colleagues. This
kind of e- learning will enable them to broaden their learning abilities.
Nicenet has various features which can be
utilized in language learning classroom.
We can create online conferences using
Nicenet.
Links can be shared to students.
Online assignments can be given.
Documents related to reading materials can
be posted.
Students can reply or ask questions to
teachers online.
In conclusion, we can say that Nicenet is a
useful platform which can be used for language teaching and learning.
