The Chairman's Bao is the first ever online Chinese newspaper, simplified for students of Mandarin. We aim to provide articles which are interesting, insightful and informative, as a means to improving the Mandarin learning experience. The Chairman's Bao concept was created by students, for students.
Real Time Student Reponse System. Students use computers or mobile devices to respond to multiple-choice or constructed response questions posted by the teacher. Student responses can include text and the ability to draw or write by hand. Instant results can be displayed. Also allows the teacher to provide feedback and grades.
We provide a large collection of worksheets and free downloadable resources on a wide range of topics. The majority of their worksheets are intended for elementary school students but some are for older students. Using our platform allows teachers and tutors to save time by making their students better at specific topics and skills.
Google Spreadsheets script that can help you manage the flow of Google Drive files that students share with you. Will create folders for you for as many course sections as you need.
Create a sketch, share it with students.
Could be useful for practicing writing of languages that use non-Latin characters. Can be used on smartphones, tablets, Smartboards, computers, etc.
Application for instructors to create lessons that students access on iPads or computers. Collects data in polls. Teacher and students can draw on images or a shared whiteboard.
Learning management system with a very visual user interface for the teacher. Teachers can create sequenced lessons.
Limitations: Free for up to 30 students per teacher.
This platform is aimed at supporting university educators and mobility coordinators to organise and run online intercultural exchanges for their students.
Create quizzes and surveys that students respond to simultaneously (during class) using their mobile devices. You can also add images, clues, and additional information. The app indicates the people who have the top 3 scores. Players can use help features similar to "Who wants to be a millionaire".
Limitations: 4-option multiple-choice questions only.
TTBJ is a collection of tests developed by the International Student Center at the University of Tsukuba. TTBJ is available for use according to the following two methods: as an individual test taker, as a group test taker. Also known as the SPOT test.
Speech Acts in Films is a site where students of Mandarin Chinese learn to examine, understand, and practice social language through the medium of film. The primary audience of the materials are low-advanced and advanced learners who completed approximately two years of language instruction. The materials have been developed for blended-learning environments, but can also be used for self-study, or as supplemental materials in traditional instructional settings.