the new term

It's been ages since I last wrote here..
The new term has already started. Midterms are ahead of us, in two weeks time, to be precise.
This term there is only one course I am teaching- English 1 / 2 hours per week, but to 11 different classes, the sizes of which range from XXL to XL :) - maximum 120 students to minimum 60. wow.. what an experience with large classes ha ??
It is technology but nothing which saves my life. Otherwise it would really be difficult to draw the attention of such large groups and keep them quiet. I shouldn't forget to say that to be a bit flexible with attendance also helps :)

Compared to last year, there is little variety in the use of online materials in my classes. Unfortunately, no virtual class platforms, online assignments or webquests.... just the pages of book always projected on the board or wall, a few supplementary videos from popular ESL websites. Nevertheless, even these help a lot because the students attending regulary have poor English backgrounds and aren't used to being exposed to such visuals.They really appreciate them. Of course lots of things could be tried with these groups, but the low frequency of our weekly meetings and the limited class hours are the obstacles in front of me now. Hopefully, next term, as I 'll have the broad picture in my mind, I might try out some other online tools with at least a few of these groups.