The document discusses using technology tools like blogs, podcasts, and mobile phones to enhance language learning outside the classroom. It provides examples of how teachers can use blogs to share resources, showcase student work, and facilitate communication. Podcasts and mobile devices allow recording audio and video to supplement learning beyond lessons. Overall, the document advocates for leveraging familiar technologies to increase student engagement and extend the classroom experience globally.
A handout for our (Jo&Anita) seminar held on 31st May, 2013.
Unfortunately, the links towards the end are not working, so you have to type them into your browser. We've made a shorter version of the link to the spreadsheet so that you don't have to type a very long URL.
Any comments, ideas are welcome! :)
Written final report by do thi binh giang (peaceful river) unv4b.dothibinhgiang
The document is a final report by Do Thi Binh Giang on applying computer and internet technologies in teaching English at her high school in Vietnam. She summarizes using PowerPoint presentations, Hot Potatoes activities, and audio/image editing software like Audacity and IrfanView to create engaging English lessons. She shares examples of the lessons and activities she has created. Giang also discusses using tools like SlideShare and YouTube to share her lessons and experiences with other teachers. She is pleased with how these technologies have helped motivate her students and achieve learning objectives. Giang outlines her future plans to continue improving her skills with these tools to develop her teaching practices.
Integrating technology into the teaching of elahzick
The document discusses integrating technology into teaching English Language Arts (ELA) for grades K-5. It provides examples of how to use the websites Blabberize and Movie Maker to enhance ELA instruction and have students demonstrate their learning. Teachers are encouraged to use these tools to engage students and help meet technology standards, while continuing to focus on ELA content. Success is measured through increased test scores and achievement of technology standards.
The document discusses the pros and cons of using technology in the classroom. It acknowledges that technology can engage students and keep up with their interests, but it can also overwhelm students and take focus away from the core lessons. The document provides tips for teachers on gradually integrating technology, using tools that fit their strengths and class needs, and ensuring technology helps students become better learners. It also highlights specific technologies like Blackboard, presentation software, audio/video recording, and screen capturing that teachers can utilize.
This document summarizes Akwoung Saechao's experience investigating different mobile technologies for learning. Some key points:
1) Akwoung was surprised by their learning preference survey results but feels they accurately reflect a preference for visual learning.
2) Akwoung chose the "Learning Guide" pathway to explore how technology can enhance collaboration and learning.
3) Mini-lectures and interactive activities helped Akwoung learn the most by accommodating multiple preferences.
4) The iPad, games/MMORPGs, and multimedia provided engaging ways to actively and sequentially learn through visuals.
5) Akwoung will continue using the iPad for its
Exploring web 2.0 resources relating to english language teachingJack Tseng
The document outlines an agenda for a presentation on integrating web 2.0 tools into English language teaching. It discusses the needs and preferences of students, demonstrates various web tools for vocabulary, writing, speaking and other skills, and provides examples of lesson plans integrating these tools. The presentation encourages participants to explore tools, share how they can be applied to ELT, and develop their own lesson plan using a web 2.0 technology.
This document summarizes a student's reflections on their learning about new technologies throughout their course. The student discusses what they were able to do with technology at the beginning versus the end of the course. They express that teachers should be proficient with technology and resources like blogs and podcasts. The student notes how the course helped them understand the importance of technology in teaching. They provide summaries and reflections on several educational technology websites and resources. Overall, the document reflects on the student's growth in technological skills and perspective on effective educational uses of technology.
- The teacher created a class blog to provide grammar practice activities and feedback to students outside of class, as she only saw them every other week. On the blog she posted listening exercises, online tests, and other activities.
- Students began exploring and practicing on the blog. Some were shy to post at first but became more active over time. They asked for more speaking activities.
- For a project, students will do presentations on topics from their fields in front of the class and peer assess based on a rubric. The teacher hopes this will motivate students to be more involved.
This document discusses various methods for teaching online courses, including:
- Starting with a web-assisted class and incorporating online components gradually.
- Different types of online courses such as asynchronous, synchronous, and hybrid models.
- Communication tools for virtual classrooms like Skype, DimDim, and WebEx for lectures, meetings, and group work.
- Developing online course content using tools like YouTube, podcasts, narrated PowerPoints, and collaborative workspaces.
- Methods for online assessment including surveys, tests, and paper submissions through tools like SurveyMonkey, ClassMarker, Dropbox, and Google Forms.
1) A third grade teacher had her students create autobiographies and record themselves reading them to include in a slideshow for parent-teacher conferences.
2) Students went through a writing process that included prewriting, drafting, revising, typing their work into PowerPoint, and recording their voices.
3) The finished product was a movie file saved to a DVD that played during conferences, and parents enjoyed seeing and hearing their children's work.
This document provides guidance for using blogs in ESL classrooms. It begins by discussing the original purpose of blogs and how they are now used. Types of blogs are identified as public, private, teacher, student, and class blogs. Live blogs are demonstrated and criteria for evaluating them are provided. Teachers are encouraged to use blogs to share resources, homework, projects, and information. Motivating ongoing blog use is discussed. Factors to consider when planning a blog are outlined. The document concludes by providing guidance on setting up blogs with Blogger and including useful websites for learning more features.
Technology can enhance education in several ways. It provides students access to vast online resources and more up-to-date information through search engines. Teachers can create class websites and blogs to communicate with parents. Students can use word processing, PowerPoint, and online games to practice skills in a engaging way. As technology advances, it allows for more immersive learning through simulations, virtual reality, and digital tools that motivate students and help them better understand concepts. Grant opportunities are available to help fund integrating technology into classrooms.
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These three lesson plans are available for all trial users. Start out free trial: www.petrasplanetforschools.com/free-trial and put the lesson plans in use!
More lesson plans available for paid customers. New lesson plans are developed on a constant basis.
This document discusses the use of various Web 2.0 tools for English language teaching. It begins by introducing the author's wiki containing samples and activities using these tools. The author then describes accounts created on 7 tools: Animoto, Edu.glogster, Goanimate, Slide, Voki, Pim.pam.pum.net, and Xtranormal. Four of these tools are discussed in more detail: Xtranormal for creating movies, Voki for speaking avatars, Slide for organizing photos, and Edu.glogster for creating online posters. Finally, 4 lesson plans are proposed using these tools to practice functions, introduce oneself, tell photo stories, and create health posters.
Sukhsharan Kaur took a learning preferences survey and found that she prefers working in groups over working alone. She chose a learning pathway focused on mobile technologies to improve her skills using her iPod and iPad for education. Throughout the course, she learned how to use apps like Evernote for note-taking. Microblogs interested her the most as learning tools because they allow her to find helpful information from others' perspectives. Going forward, she plans to continue using her iPad for its organizational benefits in school and work, while also leveraging microblogs to gain different opinions.
This document contains a collection of ideas and resources for teaching modern foreign languages. It includes suggestions for classroom activities to promote intercultural understanding, revision games, ways to incorporate technology like Skype and podcasting, and links to external websites with additional teaching materials. The document is intended as a springboard for ideas to keep language learning fun and engaging for students.
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The document discusses using technology tools like blogs, podcasts, and mobile phones to enhance language learning outside the classroom. It provides examples of how blogs can be used to showcase student work, increase motivation and engagement, and facilitate communication. Podcasts and iTunes are suggested as ways for students to listen to language lessons again outside of class. The document also explores using mobile phones to create audio recordings, videos and projects that extend learning beyond school.
ICT- thinking outside the classroom boxChris Fuller
This document discusses using blogs, moblogging, podcasts, and mobile phones to enhance language learning. It describes how blogs can develop learners' literacy, creativity, communication, and independence. It then focuses on using moblogging to allow students to update blogs remotely, moblogging benefits like recording reports and conversations. The document also covers creating and using podcasts for grammar reinforcement, role-plays, and student explanations, and how to record and publish podcasts. Finally, it addresses using mobile phones in the classroom through speaking activities, videos, and extending learning beyond the classroom.
This document discusses using blogs, podcasts, and other technologies to enhance language teaching. It provides an overview of what blogs and podcasts are, why they are useful for language learning, and how to set them up. Specific tools and resources are also mentioned, such as TypePad for blogging, Audacity for recording podcasts, and iTunes for distributing them. The document aims to demonstrate how these technologies can motivate students, improve skills, and raise the profile of language departments.
TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED LEARNING WITH THE IPADMadden-a
In 2015, Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages’ EIC Department (English for International Communication) introduced iPads into the curriculum. iPads were distributed to over 100 EFL teachers and over 1800 students. Embracing technology-enhanced learning has led to many benefits.
The document outlines a three-year renewal project at Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages involving the integration of iPad tablets into the EFL curriculum for both teachers and students. Over 1800 students and teachers have participated in planning, creating materials for, and implementing the digitized curriculum since 2014. The core principles of the project focus on digital learning and teaching, rubrics, vocabulary development, and student-centered learning. Surveys of students and teachers found that the use of technology increased student motivation and engagement and enhanced collaboration, while popular apps included Quizlet, Haiku Deck, and Voice Recorder Pro.
This document provides information and resources related to digital literacy and responsible online behavior. It discusses how content posted online can have long-lasting effects and be difficult to remove. Guidelines are presented for posting content responsibly and respectfully. The document also covers personalized start pages, webinars, podcasting, and assigning related projects for digital literacy surveys and podcast creation. Resources include tutorials, examples, and assignment details.
The document discusses various topics related to eLearning, including synchronous and asynchronous learning, engagement strategies, learner expectations, different eLearning models, and the purpose and uses of blogs. It provides examples of engaging content delivery methods and questions to consider for designing effective eLearning experiences.
This document outlines Ms. Kimone Campbell's lesson plan for a Grade 10c class on marketing and marketing activities. The class has 15 students who are mostly male and visual learners. The lesson objectives are for students to define marketing, list marketing activities, explain different activities, and provide examples after viewing materials from various educational websites. Students will engage with content on sites like Toonlet, Popplet, and Animoto. They will then participate in a discussion on Slideshare and take a quiz on Quizlet to assess their learning.
1) Students will work in groups of 1-2 people to develop a point-counterpoint debate on an education technology topic that will be presented live in class.
2) Students must create two live podcasts using BlogTalkRadio, each 30 minutes long on an education related topic.
3) Students will participate in webinars where they teach a lesson using technology and participate in other students' webinars. Webinars must be conducted between January 24th-30th.
4) Additional assignments include posting links to resources, deciding on a podcast theme, beginning a professional journal article, and starting to plan the debate topic and group.
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Lessons from Class Recording & Publishing of Eight Online CoursesMustafa Jarrar
Mustafa Jarrar presented lessons learned from recording and publishing eight of his online courses. He found that recording his lectures helped him improve his teaching materials and presentation. It also allowed students to watch lectures they missed or did not understand. Jarrar provided tips for effective recording, such as breaking lectures into short videos, adding titles and annotations, and working with students to help with equipment and uploading videos. Recording lectures benefited both professors and students by improving teaching quality and providing flexibility for students to learn.
This document discusses how podcasting has become an important educational tool. It describes how teachers are using podcasts to upload lecture recordings for students to access anywhere on their mobile devices. This allows students to listen to missed lectures or as a study aid. The use of podcasts in education is growing as colleges and universities make lectures available through services like iTunes U. Podcasting has evolved to become a versatile teaching tool that engages students and enhances the learning experience.
This document discusses how podcasting has become an important educational tool. It describes how teachers are using podcasts to upload lecture recordings for students to access anywhere on their mobile devices. This allows students to listen to missed lectures or as a study aid. The use of podcasts in education is growing as colleges and universities make lectures available through services like iTunes U. Podcasting has evolved to become a versatile teaching tool that engages students and enhances the learning experience.
The document summarizes a workshop presentation about the Network English language teaching series and the benefits of incorporating technology and social media. It discusses how Network uses social networking themes to provide authentic contexts for language learning through classroom and online activities. It also outlines the key components of the Network series, including the student book, workbook, online practice activities, and teacher resources like tests and digital materials. Finally, it emphasizes that technology should be used to enhance pedagogy and language learning rather than as an end in itself.
This document is a lesson plan for a Grade 10 marketing class created by teacher Ms. Kimone Campbell. The plan utilizes various online resources and websites. The lesson objectives are for students to define marketing, list marketing activities, and explain different marketing activities. Students will engage with content on websites like Slideshare, Toonlet, and Popplet. They will participate in discussions, take a mini quiz on Quizlet, and complete an assignment on Schoology and homework on Edmodo. The teacher will assess students' understanding through a test on Schoology.
This document discusses using technology to enhance speaking activities in foreign language classrooms. It provides examples of free online tools that teachers can use for various purposes like voice recording, video recording, presentations, and class management. Some of the highlighted tools include Google Voice, Vocaroo, Audacity, VoiceThread, and Wiggio. The document emphasizes choosing tools based on communicative goals and assessment needs. It also encourages publishing student work through blogs to give them an audience.
The document summarizes a podcasting workshop that covers introducing podcasting and its uses, planning and creating podcasts, and two case studies on using podcasts in education. The workshop includes defining podcasting, discussing its educational benefits, providing guidance on planning podcasts, demonstrating how to record and publish podcasts, and presenting two examples of podcasts being used at the University of Cape Town in different departments and ways.
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Thinking outside the classroom box- IoW conference
1. ICT- thinking outside the classroom box [email_address] www.chrisfuller.typepad.com – where all of today’s presentations will be available to download www.edgehillcollege.typepad.com
2. First, important things to know... I AM NOT AN ICT EXPERT!!! I am a Spanish teacher, who was taught how to use PowerPoint 4 years ago. I do not know how the Internet works, I just push buttons, especially the back button when things go wrong.
3. First, important things to know... 2) The ideas that I pass on in this session are not... Completely comprehensive They will not destroy your life 3) No notes needed- will be on www.chrisfuller.typepad.com
4. “ If school is to be a truly rewarding experience for today’s students, it must be relevant to them.” Connected magazine, Learning and teaching Scotland
5. what a blog actually is ways to use a blog to enhance teaching and learning how to use moblogging to complement and enhance use of a blog how to create podcasts and add them to iTunes how podcasts can be used in the classroom how mobiles and ipods can be used to enhance learning beyond the classroom During this session we will look at…
6. Is this the future? “ Young people’s familiarity with ICT offers a great opportunity to language teachers. It seems to us that a determined commitment to use this world, which is so familiar to young people, is a key to increasing the engagement of young people of all ages with languages. New technologies can facilitate real contacts with schools and young people in other countries. They can also provide stimulus for creative and interactive work .” (Lord Dearing - Languages Review March 2007)
7. What is a blog?!?!?! Blog= web log Traditionally used as an online diary A typical blog combines a variety of media forms Key element is huge increase in interactivity- INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY. Blogging
8. Who uses blogs? Teachers for motivation www.edgehillcollege.typepad.com www.roydslanguagesdepartment.typepad.com Teachers for reflections / to share ideas http://tinyurl.com/ycdamq (Neil Jones, resources) www.boxoftricks.net (Jose Picardo, ideas) Blogging
9. What can we actually use a blog for?!?! Showing pupils’ work Sharing files Showing pupils’ videos etc Increasing Assessment for Learning Increasing self-evaluation Blogging
10. Why use blogs? Motivation - make the world your classroom wall Learning no longer confined to exercise books Who is the audience for work which goes into an exercise book? Truly global perspective Can be demonstrated by visitors maps on blogs Blogging
12. Why use blogs? Writing Increased motivation- will be viewed by more than just the teacher Blogging
13. Why use blogs? Reading pupils constantly reading and re-reading each other’s work Allows for dissemination of good ideas Allows free choice of which sections to read Aids pupil independence Blogging
14. Why use blogs? Speaking Pupil and teacher generated podcasts Speaking tests / exercises =learning opportunity rather than just an assessment opportunity - can be done in the form of vokis, podcasts etc Provides a platform for pupil-made videos Blogging
15. Why use blogs? Listening To podcasts (on the blog or via links) To videos (pupil created, music, adverts, football commentaries etc) To peers’ work Blogging
16. Why use blogs? Assessment for Learning Comment function allows peer assessment using “Two Stars and a Wish formula” = 2 positive elements + 1 element to work at next time Self-assessment as pupils comment on their own work and thus self target set. Blogging
17. Music video - great cultural input - an interesting homework to find body parts/ weather types - Year 8 pupils were mostly humming the song round school for next few days Ideas for use… Blogging
18. Pupil-made videos - high level of motivation - Provides for easy review of work which might otherwise be lost Blogging
19. www.voki.com - Pupils write scripts Peer assess Practise Record High level of enjoyment Blogging
20. Year 8 wrote Guess Who style self-descriptions For next homework, pupils read the descriptions and left a comment saying who they were Blogging
21. Who provides the blog facility? TypePad - www.typepad.com Easiest for inserting fun stuff (provider that I use) Blogger - www.blogger.com Edublogs - www.edublogs.org Wordpress - www.wordpress.org Many, many more… Blogging
22. To learn about further tools to complement blogs www.slideshare.net - embedding .ppt www.blip.tv - uploading pupil videos easily Blogging
23. Plenary- Frequently Asked Questions Won’t it all take ages? Will anyone actually look at the blog? What effect will it have on my department? What about Child Protection? Blogging
27. Uses: Record reports after incidents Allow pupils to create video diaries without your supervision Document REAL conversations Moblogging
28. Allows you and pupils to leave voice messages on the blog Uses: - more detailed update messages - maintain interest amongst those left behind - genuine motivation for oral activities Moblogging
29. Flip Ultra video cameras Video-documentaries Plug into any USB and upload to blog / www.blip.tv - no converters needed Moblogging
31. Podcasting What is a podcast? - effectively an audio file which is then put onto the Internet
32. Podcasting Grammar series created to help reinforce grammar learning OUTSIDE of the classroom - responding to a request by a pupil - FANTASTIC for audio learners
33. Podcasting How have I used them? - Grammar series - role-play raps - pupil recordings - pupil grammar explanations
34. Podcasting Role-play raps Created to strenghten knowledge of key role-play scenarios - each set to a different musical style to aid recognition
35. Podcasting Pupil grammar explanations - benefit of explaining to others - need for script - peer assessment on podcasts - minimal teacher input, maximum output - pupils then have an immediate revision tool
41. Podcasting How to record a podcast... Recording material Audacity for PCs- www.download.com + LAME FE (allows you to export as MP3) OR Garageband for Macs
42. Easy way to change volume levels Highlight sections then delete Podcasting
46. Scroll down, and you will see this box You want to Submit a Podcast Podcasting
47. Podcasting Adding the podcast to iTunes Motivation Can put onto MP3 players / computers and listen to work again, rather than just forgetting it
48. Podcasts as listening materials... Coffee Break Spanish -excellent topic explanations 2) Notes In Spain - come with supporting materials - based around topics effecting life in Spain Podcasting
49. Podcasts as listening materials... 2) Elliot school podcasts - KS5 topics, with exercises Podcasting
52. Using mobile phones Issues: Banned in many schools Risks of inappropriate behaviour Fear of pupil intercompetition Concern of pupils not having a phone
53. Using mobile phones However, there are huge benefits... Enjoyment and motivation- MFL becomes cool again Speaking the pupils’ language whilst teaching them ours Increasing range of services available via WAP e.g. YouTube Extension of learning beyond classroom
54. Lasting motivation is about students feeling a genuine emotional investment in the activities they undertake. This will come about through a learning process that centres around rich, real experience with relevance in the wider world. Connected magazine, Learning and teaching Scotland Using mobile phones
55. If pupils can take their driving test theory exam on their mobile, why can we not teach them to use them responsibly? Me, today Using mobile phones
56. Using mobile phones Useful tools available on most mobile phones... Voice recorder Camera Video camera Stop-watch Bluetooth Ability to play-back videos and music How much would it cost a department to have enough of these to share between 2?
57. Using mobile phones Ideas for video projects using mobiles... Describing school as go round it Describing local area Guide to saving the environment Following and giving directions Describing friends Recording grammar explanations during the lesson
58. Issue: how to get the recordings back to the teacher Options- 1) bluetooth them to a computer 2) bluetooth them to teacher’s phone 3) other options? Using mobile phones
59. For example, directions: - in pairs, pupils decide which room they will give directions to -write script - walk around the building and record the directions - swap phones / bluetooth to each other and follow the instructions - find out whether they followed instructions appropriately FOR EXAMPLE Using mobile phones
60. House and home - pupils build up to estate-agent style description of their house - free choice of recording manners - mobile phone - voice recording - video on camera Using mobile phones
61. Other ideas... record an interview / dialogue at home leaving answer phone messages through Gabcast record grammar explanations during your lessons. They can then make the worksheet as homework, based on your advice. Using mobile phones
63. Key = extending learning beyond the classroom - more and more we will also need to think about how to capitalise on the power of ipods quizzes produced using www.iquizmaker.com videos converted using www.zamzar.com podcasts mobile slideshows / role-play raps Using mobile phones
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