RESOURCE

WHAT?
1. It is an essential
black, white or green
tool.

The board
2. It is a piece of
furniture that every
classroom has.
1. It is a projector that
works with
transparencies.

The OP

2. It is an audiovisual
appliance.

Visuals

1. They are real

objects (realia) and
pictures or
photographs.
2. They are realia,
flashcards, wall charts
and posters
1. They are popular
and interesting tools.

Videos/
Cameras

2. They are powerful

tools in the ESL
classroom.
1. It is the most useful
tool taken from radio
and songs

Cassettes/CDs
2. They are common
/MP3
pieces of
equipment

WHY?

HOW?

1. For permanent or reference

material for the development
of the lesson; for impromptu
work, and for notes and
reminders.
2. to support the lectures, as a
reference

1. Appropriate size of the

letter, writing only what is
essential

1. To replace the board,

displaying neatly important
information without turning
the back on the class. Also, to
save time
2. To help and empower
presentation in teaching
foreign languages and other
subjects or fields and in
training or conference rooms.
1. To stimulate discussion and
arise interest and
participation, to illustrate
2. To complement the writing
and the speaking skills. Also,
to offer more complex visual
stimuli in class
1. For students to see and
hear simultaneously facial
expressions and gestures.
2. To present and generate
communicative situations in a
complete way.
1. To give students access to
authentic material. Also, to
allow them to record and
listen to themselves.
2. To carry out listening
activities and allow students
to practice at home

2. Divide it into sections to

write important
information in order, or to
stick things on it.
1. Through transparencies
displayed on a wall or
screen.

2. Through the projection

of transparencies that are
either written or drawn
onto a screen or a white
wall.
1. Storing them and
showing them depending
on the lesson.
2. Brought and showed in
the classroom.

1. Through a video cassette

recorder making
arrangements beforehand.
2. Through a combination
of both, sound and image.
1. In a laboratory through
audio-active machines.

2. They are played in an

audio player, normally
carried by the teacher to
the room, or played in a
laboratory.

Adapted by Agudelo, Y., Cadavid, M., Ospina, S.(2015) from:

1. Gower, R., Phillips, D., Walters, S. (2005). Teaching Practice. A Handbook for Teachers and Trainers.
2. Trujillo, F., Torrecillas, J., & Salvadores, C. (2004). Materials and Resources for ELT.
Language Learning Resources. Universidad de Caldas