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lars3969

When Not to Use Video Chat for Language Learning | | Academic Technology Specialists - 0 views

web.stanford.edu/...hivetalkin

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shared by lars3969 on 14 Aug 17 - No Cached
  • October 31, 2011
    • lars3969
      lars3969 on 14 Aug 17
       
      This article is not the most recent, but it's still an interesting read.
    • lars3969
      lars3969 on 14 Aug 17
       
      This is the most interesting point in the article. Even when speaking with another native English speaker on Skype or Google Hangouts, it can be hard to negotiate turn taking.
  • trying to have a conversation with someone you have never met, over a low quality video connection, in a language you don’t speak very well, is quite challenging socially as well as linguistically.
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  • Anyone who has used video chat for business purposes knows just how difficult it is to execute turn-taking, interrupting, and politeness.
jenniferacarr

Five Ways to Use Twitter in the World Language Classroom - The FLTMAG - 7 views

fltmag.com/n-the-world-language-classroom

shared by jenniferacarr on 16 Jul 19 - No Cached
  • they use their comfort and skills with social media to connect students with the content area on a deeper level.
    • nataliemcruz
      nataliemcruz on 16 Jul 19
       
      This is a great goal. Students will watch ridiculous Vines for hours, so how can we replace that with something that stimulates their intellect?
  • help students keep tabs on their upcoming assignments and assessments
    • nataliemcruz
      nataliemcruz on 16 Jul 19
       
      This seems like a lot of work, especially because my students have plan sheets - but I think I could do this for the big things :)
  • I use Twitter as a way to provide practice during the days leading to macro-assessments, by providing sample test items, as well as study tips.
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  • I provide the correct answer (present indicative or infinitive) in the form of a comment on the same tweet. This gives students who follow the Twitter feed and receive notifications an opportunity to quiz themselves in real time.
  • Students who do not have a Twitter account can go to my school website and follow along with the embedded stream.
    • nataliemcruz
      nataliemcruz on 16 Jul 19
       
      I didn't know you could do that, glad there is a way to bypass individual accounts
    • jenniferacarr
      jenniferacarr on 25 Jul 19
       
      I didn't know you could do that either. I wonder if students without accounts would still be disadvantaged, though, since they wouldn't receive notifications in real time...
  • In both cases, students understand that I am paying attention and rewarding their efforts and attention to detail, and feel that their hard work is being recognized.
  • There is great power in positive reinforcement
  • I ask permission first
  • For the students who provided the work, this is a great motivator to keep the high-quality work flowing, while for the other students, it serves as an example of good work.
    • nataliemcruz
      nataliemcruz on 16 Jul 19
       
      I'd be careful with praise meaning, give it - but make sure all students get praised . . . even less stellar students for their small achievements
  • my view of the textbook is that it should be a resource for learning, not as a primary source
    • nataliemcruz
      nataliemcruz on 16 Jul 19
       
      Yes - textbook as reference book
  • nataliemcruz on 16 Jul 19
     
    Fun ideas for Twitter use
heidikreutzer

Cool Tools - Collaborating with Padlet | TESL Ontario Blog - 3 views

blog.teslontario.org/ools-collaborating-with-padlet

shared by heidikreutzer on 05 Aug 17 - No Cached
  • An unlimited number of users can contribute to a padlet at the same time, making collaborative work very easy.
    • lars3969
      lars3969 on 05 Aug 17
       
      I wonder what a good group size would be for most Padlet activities? If it's sort of a social media feed like the one I created for class, I suppose it could be everyone. If it's creating a digital poster, groups of three might work well.
  •   No account necessary to collaborate
    • lars3969
      lars3969 on 05 Aug 17
       
      This really does make things easier. My students had trouble remembering passwords to things this summer, so it's great when there is no login required.
  • adding example sentences to a shared class padlet
    • lars3969
      lars3969 on 05 Aug 17
       
      I don't quite understand this use of Padlet. Why not just use Google Docs? I think Padlet is useful because it allows students to include multimedia.
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    • lars3969
      lars3969 on 05 Aug 17
       
      I would add that another benefit is how sleek it can look. It's amazing how much design can make a difference in educational activities.
  • presentation tool
    • lars3969
      lars3969 on 05 Aug 17
       
      It seems that Padlet has a Power-Point/Prezi-like option for creating presentations. I'll have to look more into that.
  • I fill those padlets up with a variety of learning materials including photos, YouTube videos, quizzes, worksheets and step-by-step instructions.
    • heidikreutzer
      heidikreutzer on 07 Aug 17
       
      I love the idea of adding videos to Padlet. I haven't tried this yet. So many ideas!
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