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Caroline Switzer Kelly

Crowdsourcing Drives Latest Disruptive Tech in Online Language Learning - 1 views

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  • Caroline Switzer Kelly on 07 Aug 15
     
    WeSpeke is an app that enables students in US language classes to be matched with a native speaker anywhere in the world. It is a curated program, with special privacy safeguards built in at the HS level.
  • ncsargo on 09 Aug 15
     
    iTalki has been my go to for finding language exchange partners but the fact that there are safeguards built in for the HS level makes this an attractive option to use at the secondary level, thanks for sharing this!
  • marispi on 09 Aug 15
     
    Good resource. This is definitely an aspect of my teaching that needs more work, especially in lower-level classes.
Marlene Johnshoy

6 new free Google tools to upgrade your classroom | Ditch That Textbook - 2 views

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  • Marlene Johnshoy on 09 Mar 15
     
    Matt has a lot of great tech ideas - and he's a Spanish teacher, so many are specific to language teaching and learning. If you don't know his blog, you may want to take a look around.
Marlene Johnshoy

Powerful, Lesser-Known Tech Tools for Teachers | Edutopia - 1 views

www.edutopia.org/...sser-known-tech-tools-teachers

Mote Dotstorming VideoAnt Blooket KialoEdu Classkick AdobeCapture Edutopia

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  • Marlene Johnshoy on 28 Apr 21
     
    "Efficiency and engagement are critical components of online learning-these often-overlooked, free tools can boost both."
nurlider

The Benefits Of Using Technology In Learning - | Technology - 0 views

www.teachthought.com/...chnology-in-learning-education

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  • nurlider on 08 Jul 20
     
    Good review of some advantages that come with tech use in teaching
christasgould

technology – we teach languages - 0 views

weteachlang.com/technology

tech tools eportfolios digital games Google translate podcasts

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  • christasgould on 10 Jul 20
     
    List of episodes tagged "technology" on the We Teach Languages podcast. Topics include tech tools, eportfolios, digital games, Google translate, online teaching, and more! I learned about Adobe Spark from episode 103 w Heide Trude.
evaalb

Christopher J. Nesi | House of #EdTech - Helping You Integrate Technology - 1 views

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  • evaalb on 08 Jul 20
     
    Useful tech tips for the classroom, easy to listen for tips during your commute or while relaxing inthe sun.
  • laurabmoy on 12 Jul 20
     
    These are great. I learned about using streamyard.com to live stream any school event to a venue, such as YouTube. This could be useful even after Covid to allow parents to be a part of events that happen at school.
Marlene Johnshoy

Nik's Learning Technology Blog - 2 views

nikpeachey.blogspot.com

socialnetworking technology SI PLN resources

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  • Marlene Johnshoy on 24 Oct 11
     
    We should think about a few of these for the CARLA Tech SI (F2F). Some of them seem overlapping, but on the other hand, they give teachers more tools to choose from.
  • elizabethverano on 27 Jul 20
     
    It looks very straightforward, and it's nice to have more tools... except for when it seems overwhelming. I think the only thing that makes it easier is to be able to eliminate tools due to cost or formatting that seems unsafe for K-12.
Marlene Johnshoy

A faculty member and former ad executive offers six steps for improving teaching on Zoo... - 16 views

www.insidehighered.com/...-steps-improving-teaching-zoom

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  • Marlene Johnshoy on 08 Jul 20
     
    "Stephen Hersh outlines six steps for how you can create a community of active learning online if you 'use the medium.' "
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  • papolochan56 on 09 Jul 20
     
    very interesting article! I actually like Zoom and its features and agree with Stephen Hersh. we as teachers will need to look through another lens now and try to adapt to teaching online in a new productive way.
  • debhast on 09 Jul 20
     
    Like the article - when we switched remotely, my advice for the ASL instructors is to keep it simple, to the point and encourage breakaway groups, encourage conversations using new signs, come up with short stories (movies)....most of the students enjoyed it. When the semester ended, we decided we should learn more tech tips and find other features using ZOOM. Its interesting!
  • ebosley on 10 Jul 20
     
    This is nice! Super helpful since many of us are Zoom users! And not to mention that we are not alone in this!
  • anonymous on 11 Jul 20
     
    Yes!! My main takeaway is that online class is not just a duplication of in-person class. Some things have to be done completely differently. I like the part about no lectures. One thing I know is that my fall online classes aren't going to have long lectures...
  • janayalf on 12 Jul 20
     
    This was really useful! I especially liked how he said he used his mini-lectures as a way to kick start group work. I do think that using Zoom, even though not ideal, can bring us to better ways of doing things with our students. I like how he posits that it forced him to talk less and have students participate more. If this is a benefit of the pandemic, then I welcome it (although all the other stuff --no!).
  • greghutcheson on 12 Jul 20
     
    This post reminded me that InsideHigherEd is a great resource for keeping tabs not only on post-secondary education policy, but also on technology. I'll absolutely be delving into their archive!
  • ingridtp1 on 13 Jul 20
     
    Yes,Greg, Agreed, great resource!!! Will use often.
  • elizabethverano on 15 Jul 20
     
    Zoom! I'm pretty sure Stephen Hersch is my neighbor! Teaches at Northwestern. "Stop talking so much!" Yes. Great take away. I saw this video when I looked up to see what TEACHx is since he's involved. Started in 2016. But this linked video https://vimeo.com/249442007 is 4 Northwestern students and how they use technology. Evidently they use Canvas as well. I want to look up want one student said about his Spanish class. But what I liked is one of the students talks about when she doesn't use technology. After having said that all her life she had never used her laptop so much, but still in class the expectation is to arrive prepared and be ready to discuss. Hersch says the same for the what is one of the best uses of Zoom... time for students to discuss. Now! How to really get them all to prepare!?
Marlene Johnshoy

Classroom-Tested Tech Tools Used to Boost Literacy - 1 views

www.edweek.org/...02literacy.h04.html

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  • Marlene Johnshoy on 10 Feb 11
     
    perfectly applicable to language learning
smuske

How to Use Google Slides in the Classroom - The Tech Edvocate - 1 views

www.thetechedvocate.org/google-slides-in-the-classroom

##carlatech18 #GoogleSlides #presentations #carlatech18share

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  • Third, teachers can encourage collaborative learning in a number of ways with Google Slides. An assignment could be designed so that each student creates their own slides; once combined into one presentation, students can learn from each other. Or, small groups can collaborate on one slide presentation in real-time and then present their slides to the class, allowing for an engaging student presentation.
    • smuske
      smuske on 05 Aug 18
       
      I took this idea for my lesson. I would like to add a piece with Pear Deck or Poll Everywhere to augment it. I have seen both apps used, but have never used them myself.
  • claire_mitchell on 05 Aug 18
     
    This is a great idea for using with Poll Everywhere. Thanks for sharing!
  • afarachnps on 06 Aug 18
     
    Thanks! I used GS so much this past year, and yet did not use it deliberately to encourage collaboration and community-building. This gives me great ideas.
afarachnps

Unlike in US, most European students learn a foreign language | Pew Research Center - 1 views

www.pewresearch.org/...-in-school-while-americans-lag

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  • In a 2016 Pew Research Center report on the state of American jobs, only 36% of Americans reported that knowing a foreign language was an extremely or very important trait for workers to be successful in today’s economy, ranking it last out of eight skills for workers’ success
    • afarachnps
      afarachnps on 07 Aug 18
       
      This is not related to our synchronous activities of the week, but suggests a link we've yet to make so far: how to use tech in our classroom to help to change the perception, prevalent in the US, that foreign languages are not an essential professional skill. With all the wonderful apps we've seen this past few weeks, there's surely something to do be with them about this issue!
cbbbcb

Authentic Activities for the World Language Classroom | Edutopia - 27 views

www.edutopia.org/...anguage-classroom-sarah-loyola

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  • Encourage students to have silent conversations using Google Docs. Choose a theme and have each student select a color for their responses. Make sure they share the document with you too, so that you can monitor and comment.
    • effeinstein
      effeinstein on 09 Aug 18
       
      I love this idea of using google docs for interpretive activities
  • In order to help students better master the units we teach, remember these rules when selecting activities:They must be authentic. They should always be engaging. Activities should be varied. They need to be focused on the unit theme. Perhaps most importantly, they should force students to use the target language.
    • effeinstein
      effeinstein on 09 Aug 18
       
      Important to remember!
    • leahmyott
      leahmyott on 16 Jul 20
       
      This reminds me of the assessment class I took at CARLA where I learned about the importance of using authentic materials to help boost student engagement and language learning.
  • f we make activities genuine, our students will be much more inclined to participate, acquiring new knowledge in the process.
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  • Show videos on Yabla
    • cbbbcb
      cbbbcb on 17 Jul 20
       
      I just heard about FluentU. How is Yabla different from FluentU?
  • authenticity
    • cbbbcb
      cbbbcb on 17 Jul 20
       
      I think authenticity refers to authentic materials and authentic tasks. What are real things native speakers would do?
  • sarahbeeman on 17 Jul 17
     
    This looks like a good resource for new classroom activities for any language.
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  • maygeorge on 19 Jul 17
     
    I am very interested in creating comics, I will use this in class: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/strip-designer/id314780738?mt=8 Thank you a lot for the great ideas. May George, Group C.
  • sraetherington on 20 Jul 17
     
    This site has some awesome ideas! I can't wait to start planning for the upcoming school year!
  • vivianfranco on 22 Jul 17
     
    Amazing blog! I really like the explanation they provide for authenticity since it is not just decoration of the classroom with the cultural aspects of the target language. I will be using some of the activities they suggest :-)
  • rfrisch125 on 23 Jul 17
     
    This great. I am not comfortable with the modes. This blog will help me to associate the modes with activities which will be more meaningful for me.
  • heidikreutzer on 23 Jul 17
     
    Always good to have a list like this on hand! I also like the breakdown by modes.
  • dfranco1 on 24 Jul 17
     
    Thanks for sharing. I bookmarked it.
  • Anne Dixon on 24 Jul 17
     
    Looks like a great list!
  • Shereen Elgamal on 25 Jul 17
     
    This is such a valuable resource. While it felt validating to see some of the activities that I already use on these lists, they also gave me new ideas to try for next semester. I am sure students will appreciate the variety.
  • vaguevara on 10 Aug 18
     
    I have used both Veinte Mundos and Paperboy--Wondering if I can use EdPuzzle/ Playposit, or Diigo with these-- I think that will help with greater student engagement and my ability to track what they are 'doing' with these resources-- It is not enough to assign them to watch/ read, I need to provide the activity to accompany it.
  • hharb01 on 11 Aug 18
     
    this one is a keeper.
  • atsukofrederick on 11 Aug 18
     
    If a tech device is not available for all students in class, you can do silent talk using a pen and paper. I used to call this activity "Pencil Talk"
  • barichetti on 12 Aug 18
     
    This seems like an excellent article/suggestion. I really enjoy using Google Docs and am excited to look into that.
  • nleisenheimer on 13 Jul 19
     
    I, too, was planning to bookmark this piece. I appreciated that it was organized by the different modes.
  • leahmyott on 16 Jul 20
     
    Focusing on authenticity makes students more inclined to participate. In addition, activities should be engaging, varied, focused on the unit theme and force students to use the target language. This article has suggestions for engaging activities for the interpretive, interpersonal and presentational mode. Many of these activities use technology, and the author provides links to the apps. A very useful and quick read.
  • papolochan56 on 16 Jul 20
     
    I really like the idea of doing an email activity with my students! Thank you for posting this article! Great ideas!
  • cbbbcb on 18 Jul 20
     
    Now I have another question: what role does a textbook play in our instruction? Do we need to get rid of materials written for language learners?
Roxana Sandu

Better 'the Five Ws' than 'Because it's there' | blog-efl - 1 views

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  • it was mentioned that many learning technology (LT) presentations at conferences and blog posts are of the type '20 ways of using Wordle', etc., dealing with the 'how to use tech' but not the 'why it should be used'.
  • Roxana Sandu on 07 Aug 11
     
    The importance of focusing on "Why technology should be used?" instead of only "How to use technology?" is emphasized - indeed an important aspect teachers should not overlook.
  • Margaret Bolar Boly on 07 Aug 11
     
    I agree that we need to really access why we want to use technology. Is it really the best option all of the time? I love the checklist of questions one should ask him/herself before deciding to use the technology. I, especially, thought the question "Will students control the technology?. Sometimes, I need to remember that spending hours creating a great powerpoint presentation isn't as great as finding a way for students to engage in an interaction rather than passively listen to a lecture.
Kim Fynboh

Educational Leadership:Meeting Students Where They Are:Why Teachers Should Try Twitter - 5 views

www.ascd.org/...achers-Should-Try-Twitter.aspx

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    • senora heebsh
      senora heebsh on 14 Jul 11
       
      Good article for convincing non-tweeters that it is a good tool. For Carla Tech 11, we already know this information.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 15 Jul 11
       
      Well, we are all trying it... that's a start.
  • eaching professionals have found ways to use Twitter to share resources and lend quick support to peers with similar interests
    • senora heebsh
      senora heebsh on 14 Jul 11
       
      I've only used twitter for 2 days, and I have ALREADY created a PLN that is full of ideas.
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  • network of people
  • I now turn to Twitter friends for help in the same way that I turn to the teachers on my hallway. Recently, a friend in my Twitter feed pointed me to a great strategy for structuring classroom discussions, a practice I'd been struggling with (http://angelacunningham.wordpress.com/2009/05/teaching-students-to-dialogue.html).
    • senora heebsh
      senora heebsh on 14 Jul 11
       
      Yes!
    • Lorraine Effler
      Lorraine Effler on 15 Jul 11
       
      I can see this being a great use of Twitter.
    • Kim Fynboh
      Kim Fynboh on 15 Jul 11
       
      this would work!
  • he primary reason for my inability to embrace differentiation as a teacher was that, until recently, I'd never experienced differentiation as a learner. Like most practitioners, I've spent too much professional development time sitting in lectures delivered to entire faculties. No one offered preassessments, tiered lessons, or learning contracts to my colleagues or me.
    • senora heebsh
      senora heebsh on 14 Jul 11
       
      How true is that...Back to school fall workshops anyone?
    • Kim Fynboh
      Kim Fynboh on 15 Jul 11
       
      I don't think I'm ready for fall workshops quite yet! :)
Marlene Johnshoy

Google for Teachers: 100+ Tricks | TeachHUB - 7 views

www.teachhub.com/google-teachers-100-tricks

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  • 25. Create online surveys for research projects. Quickly and easily create online surveys for any research project that requires feedback from others. The answers are saved to your Google Docs account.
    • Amy Pierce
      Amy Pierce on 29 Jul 14
       
      Who else still calls it Google Docs?
    • Marlene Johnshoy
      Marlene Johnshoy on 29 Jul 14
       
      Looks like it was published a year ago (from the comment dates - it would be nice if they dated the article...)  When did they switch to call "Drive"?   =)
    • klmcguinness
      klmcguinness on 31 Jul 14
       
      From what I understand, Google Docs exist within one's Google Drive in the same manner as your files and applications exist within your hard drive. I think Google is trying to make a distinction between a larger body and the parts within it. For example, I have an icon on my laptop's menu bar that takes me to my Google Drive. In my Google Drive are "My Drive" which contains my files and folders. I can also access my email, files that are shared with me which I have no ownership of and cannot move to "My Drive" folders, I can also access any Google Groups from my Google Drive, but they are not part of my Google Docs. That's my take on it.
    • brittasparksbr
      brittasparksbr on 31 Jul 14
       
      Thanks for that analogy. That helps a bit, but my head still swims with the amount of vocabulary bounced around in this tech world. I am trying to understand my OneDrive, SharePoint and things like that, with work having switched to Office 365. I am not liking it so far, because of the learning curve.
    • yflanders
      yflanders on 04 Aug 14
       
      Great site for practicing in google search.
vallb001

15 ways to use Snapchat in classes and schools - Ditch That Textbook - 1 views

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  • 7. Virtual study session — Add your top 10 most important things to remember for a quiz or test as snaps in your Snapchat story. Students can watch your story and it becomes an instant study session.
    • vallb001
      vallb001 on 19 Jul 20
       
      Love it! Never thought about it...
    • ericat329
      ericat329 on 16 Jul 20
       
      I think this is a really cute way to engage students.
  • 8. Movies — Tell a story 10 seconds at a time. Add short video clips to a story with each video as a scene in the “movie”. If students follow you, this could be a great, fun way for students to engage in content. They could craft their own Snapchat movies incorporating what they learn in your class. Teachers can create fun content that students will want to watch. Schools and school districts can do the same to tell about a sporting event or other community event.
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    • ericat329
      ericat329 on 16 Jul 20
       
      This sounds like it could be done in a similar way as our twitter story....would a class snapchat story work? it'd likely be chaotic, but perhaps wonderful too? Kids could discuss where the story "went wrong"
  • 11. Be a reporter — Schools and districts can bring news the entire school community through Snapchat. Report on a basketball game by showing quick video clips with score updates. Go backstage at the school play for exclusive access!
    • ericat329
      ericat329 on 16 Jul 20
       
      I think there's a lot of cool possibilities that could stem from this idea.
  • 15. Ask a question — Want to bring up an interesting question in class? Stoke the fire by asking it on Snapchat before class. It’ll give students time to think about it beforehand. If students follow you back, they can reply with a snap of their own!
    • ericat329
      ericat329 on 16 Jul 20
       
      another interesting possiblity.
  • ericat329 on 16 Jul 20
     
    "have"
  • vallb001 on 19 Jul 20
     
    "have"
  • vallb001 on 19 Jul 20
     
    I love these ideas. Just concerned about privacy matters...
Marlene Johnshoy

How to Teach With Wordle | Tech & Learning - 0 views

www.techlearning.com/...how-to-teach-with-wordle

wordle games vocabulary

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  • Marlene Johnshoy on 24 Jan 22
     
    "The viral word game Wordle can be used in the classroom to promote problem-solving and other skills."
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