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Why Diigo Rocks for Educators! | TeachHUB - 7 views

www.teachhub.com/why-diigo-rocks-educators diigolet
shared by mauritzenj on 26 Jul 18 - No Cached
  • Once the group is created, you can create student accounts. No email addresses needed. You create the username and password.
  • There are groups for all these where members can share their saves to not only their inventory but to the group as well. Diigo will email you once a week with all the new content. Pretty neat, huh? 
  • There are loads of other features as well, like highlighting on a webpage, adding sticky notes to pages, saving pages to read later without actually adding them to your collection and so much more.
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  • When you save to Diigo your saves go anywhere because they are saved to the cloud. Sounds mystical doesn't it?
    • mauritzenj
      mauritzenj on 28 Jul 18
       
      I am so mad I never used this earlier! It is really fantastic.
  • One of the most powerful features is the tagging. Basically, if I save Google.com and don't tag it, I will have to remember the name of the site or something in the address
  • your saves don't travel with you from computer to computer and device to device.
  • So if students are working on a group project they can share their saves together, automatically. Or as a class, if you are working on something everyone can contribute information they find.
    • cwelton
      cwelton on 27 Jul 18
       
      I love this concept--in level 3 I sometimes have the students do peer-editing of papers or projects, and I think Diigo could pair well with a pre-editing phase where they could collaborate on research as well as composition!
    • tkozhanova
      tkozhanova on 28 Jul 18
       
      I agree. i like this idea too!
  • hen visit the Educator Area and apply for the Educator upgrade.
  • claire_mitchell on 29 Jul 18
     
    I love that you can use this with students! I had no clue. Thanks for sharing.
  • hharb01 on 29 Jul 18
     
    As I am still trying to understand the full benefits of using Diigo, I found this article of tremendous help. Thank you for sharing!
  • barichetti on 29 Jul 18
     
    This seems really useful. I'm excited about Diigo for my own use, hadn't thought about using it with students yet.
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Accelerating English and Math on the Go - Language Magazine - 3 views

www.languagemagazine.com/...ing-english-and-math-on-the-go technology language
shared by akikomatk on 27 Jul 18 - No Cached
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  • In addition to taking classes, she supplements her education by using Learning Upgrade, a smartphone app with English and math lessons for adults.
  • Along with our face-to-face instruction and tutoring, we offer an additional resource to our adult students: educational software via mobile technology.
  • This access to educational software allows those with limited scheduled availability, or those who do not yet have an assigned tutor, to learn at their own pace and on their own time.
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  • In addition to taking classes, she supplements her education by using Learning Upgrade, a smartphone app with English and math lessons for adults.
  • The app’s 300 lessons are designed by educators and use songs, videos, and games to engage even the most reluctant of students. Every level provides practice problems, accompanied by immediate intervention and remediation with multimedia supports.
  • I use the app when I have a little bit of time, anywhere. Sometimes I’m in the laundry, waiting between washing and drying.”
    • akikomatk
      akikomatk on 27 Jul 18
       
      This is one advantage of technology: anywhere, anytime!
  • Both generations are equally willing to help one another bridge the gap, which in turn boosts the effectiveness of both approaches.
  • So far, the use of smartphones by students at Midland Need to Read has accelerated the learning process, giving students the motivation needed to improve their English language
  • hharb01 on 29 Jul 18
     
    In my district, we are always being asked to connect our language teaching to other disciplines. Using Smartphone to do so is smart. However, not all of my students have these devices. They can definitely share a device. I like how this article is geared toward adult learners who can't or don't have time to attend physical classes. The App allows them to access this knowledge anywhere anytime. Thanks Akiko.
  • vaguevara on 29 Jul 18
     
    I love the statement about the importance of Math Literacy--YES!!!!
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Identity in Online Communities: Social Networking Sites and Language Learning - 4 views

www.swinburne.edu.au/...Article4-HarrisonThomas.pdf socialnetworking livemocha harrison thomas communities SNS
shared by Marlene Johnshoy on 07 Aug 11 - No Cached
  • Marlene Johnshoy on 07 Aug 11
     
    Abstract: Since their emergence in 2005, Web 2.0 technologies have been advanced as potentially transformative in the area of education in general and foreign language learning in particular. Web 2.0 technologies are presenting new opportunities for developing diverse online learning environments and enhancing interactivity, participation and feedback between students, their peer groups and teachers. This article examines one of the most significant Web 2.0 tools, Social Networking Sites (SNS), and focuses on Livemocha, an example of an online community specifically aimed at encouraging collaboration between foreign language learners. Results from the ethnographic approach adopted in the paper indicate that: (a) SNSs can be used by language learners to explore new relationships rather than merely maintain existing ones and that (b) longitudinal studies are required to achieve a better understanding of the complex processes of mediation involved in online community formation and maintenance
  • Roxana Sandu on 08 Aug 11
     
    Funny! I also found this article last week and even attached it to last week's blog post in the ning. I've noticed this morning, that reading and commenting on it is also one of this week's assignments. I guess I chose well :)
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How to use Glogster - web / desktop - 6 views

webuse.glogster.com (carlatech17 GroupC) Glogster Can be used to create posters embedded videos for class presentation.
shared by maygeorge on 05 Aug 16 - No Cached
  • All too often though, presentations feel rather one-­dimensional and audiences begin to drift.
  • Not only will audiences be enraptured, but presenters will gain skills in digital literacy and creativity, as well as a lot of confidence! Glogster presentations can also be shared instantly with classmates, parents, colleagues and learners around the globe.
    • kschroed12
      kschroed12 on 05 Aug 16
       
      This is mentioned in our articles that we read for this week. As stated in our articles, presenters should react to the audience. According to this information, using Glogster presentations will do just that; they will keep the audience engaged.
  • kschroed12 on 05 Aug 16
     
    How to use Glogster to make posters or for digital storytelling.
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  • saragraham on 05 Aug 16
     
    I really like Glogster. I thought it was a great way to introduce oneself to an ePal at the high school level. Really fun and engaging!
  • Kimberly Jaeger on 06 Aug 16
     
    This could be really useful for study abroad reflection too!
  • ismaelfranqui on 08 Aug 16
     
    I tried this one at the beginning of the week, but gave up after not being able to type accent marks in Spanish. I like the idea of creating posters or "one pager" presentations.
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TEACHER VOICE: Ready for kindergarten? Here are the apps that can help make the differe... - 0 views

hechingerreport.org/-apps-can-help-make-difference storytelling reading kindergarten walsh
shared by Marlene Johnshoy on 07 Aug 17 - No Cached
  • Marlene Johnshoy on 07 Aug 17
     
    Some of these apps might give you some ideas for language learning, but in particular, look at the storytelling apps.
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When Not to Use Video Chat for Language Learning | | Academic Technology Specialists - 0 views

web.stanford.edu/...hivetalkin carlatech17 cmc groupb
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.
  • 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.
    • 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.
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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.
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Technology | World Language Classroom - 11 views

wlclassroom.com/...technology carlatech17 Group C
shared by sarahbeeman on 17 Jul 17 - No Cached
  • All it takes is a QR reading app on a smartphone to quickly and instantly hear the student’s voice.
  • On Wheel Decide, teachers can type in the words that they want displayed on the wheel and on each click the wheel spins and lands on a random color. 
    • sarahbeeman
      sarahbeeman on 27 Jul 17
       
      This seems like a tool I would use and students would enjoy.
  • Anne Dixon on 17 Jul 17
     
    Relevant to what we are doing in class and some of these ideas are great!
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  • pludek on 20 Jul 17
     
    Instagram is something I haven't looked at at all - it would be interesting to see how / if others use it for school
  • sarahbeeman on 27 Jul 17
     
    This has multiple ideas --many of which we have already seen!
  • Ergan Xu on 31 Jul 17
     
    It is a great summary for technology tools. Some of them we have already started in class, and some of them I will definitely explore in the future!
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Fakebook - 5 views

www.classtools.net/home-page learning_activity
shared by Robert Steen on 24 Jul 17 - No Cached
  • "Fakebook" allows teachers and students to create imaginary profile pages for study purposes.
  • Use "Fakebook" to chart the plot of a book, the development of a character, a series of historical events, the debates and relationships between people, and so on!
  • Robert Steen on 24 Jul 17
     
    Another FB idea, but this is not connected to the real facebook. I'm not sure classmates can interact with these "fake" profiles. Still, might be fun.
  • lars3969 on 25 Jul 17
     
    I can imagine using this after reading a book with a class - I could assign a character to each student and give them a situation to respond to. It might turn out something like this: https://thehairpin.com/texts-from-pride-and-prejudice-9508de842826
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5 Strategies for Using Flipgrid in the Language Learning Classroom | Michael J Shehane ... - 5 views

www.linkedin.com/...age-learning-michael-j-shehane presentational mode
shared by pludek on 03 Aug 17 - No Cached
  • 3) Different Context, Different Identity
  • Anne Dixon on 03 Aug 17
     
    Great suggestions in this article for using Flipgrid. I really like the idea of keeping track of completed assignments (in my school that would be considered a Habit of Work as we do not grade homework anyhow) and perhaps using Flipgrid as part of a summative assessment at the end of the semester...lots of no stress practice and, by the time the assessment comes, they are all familiar with the technology.
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  • Ergan Xu on 04 Aug 17
     
    I enjoyed reading Connie's story, and I think we all have "Connie" in our classes. Flipgrid can be a great opportunity for students show the side that others don't see in class.
  • vivianfranco on 06 Aug 17
     
    Thanks for sharing this article! I liked the idea of different context and different identity :-) Sometimes students express themselves more comfortable at the beginning through the use of alternate identities. Specially if they have to video record themselves when they are learning the language.
  • maygeorge on 07 Aug 17
     
    My only concern is that how much the material they use in video can be authentic.
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100 Ways You Should Be Using Facebook in Your Classroom - OnlineCollege.org - 11 views

www.onlinecollege.org/...ing-facebook-in-your-classroom
shared by Anne Dixon on 22 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • Teachers can utilize Facebook for class projects, for enhancing communication, and for engaging students in a manner that might not be entirely possible in traditional classroom settings. Read on to learn how you can be using Facebook in your classroom, no matter if you are a professor, student, working online, or showing up in person for class.
  • Jessica Rojas on 22 Jul 13
     
    This list is amazing. It has even a list of apps and pages that work very well with Facebook.
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  • vivianfranco on 22 Jul 17
     
    I love this list. So many activities we can do with our students to learn through FB.
  • maygeorge on 23 Jul 17
     
    This is a good list. So many creative ideas. May George #GroupC
  • rfrisch125 on 23 Jul 17
     
    this looks great. All it takes is a couple of good ideas for something to work well. Thank you
  • Ergan Xu on 24 Jul 17
     
    This is a great list! I never used facebook for teaching but I learned many facebook apps for instructional purpose! Thank you for posting!
  • dfranco1 on 24 Jul 17
     
    Thanks for sharing. This is related to work we did this week.
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50 Ways To Use Music & Song - EFL 2.0 Teacher Talk - 3 views

ddeubel.edublogs.org/...50-ways-to-use-music-song
shared by Marlene Johnshoy on 25 Jul 17 - No Cached
  • Research suggests that students perform tasks where concentration is required, better with music playing in the background.
    • lars3969
      lars3969 on 25 Jul 17
       
      I'm guessing that it should be instrumental. Classical or jazz?
    • Marlene Johnshoy
      Marlene Johnshoy on 26 Jul 17
       
      They say that classical works best for this - right brain, left brain thing.
    • lars3969
      lars3969 on 25 Jul 17
       
      This sounds awesome!
    • lars3969
      lars3969 on 25 Jul 17
       
      Jazz chants, jazz chants. I feel like these get mentioned all the time, yet I know no teacher who has ever used them...
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  • Students make a doodle video.  It’s easy to do and read about it here.  Students each make a picture for one line of a song. Put them together and then make a movie.
  • Carolyn Graham’s “Jazz Chants” are perfect for any class, young or old. The repetition, rhythm and simplicity of them make any lesson very effective.
    • lars3969
      lars3969 on 25 Jul 17
       
      Brilliant!
  • “Second language singers”
    • lars3969
      lars3969 on 25 Jul 17
       
      I like how simple this is.
  • Some in the song, some not. Students copy, listen, circle the vocabulary they hear.
  • lars3969 on 25 Jul 17
     
    This blog has good resources - some related to tech and some not. I like that the author links to a lot of activity and lesson plans - it's good to have models.
  • Marlene Johnshoy on 26 Jul 17
     
    This blog has good resources - some related to tech and some not. I like that the author links to a lot of activity and lesson plans - it's good to have models.
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Control Alt Achieve: Improve Reading Comprehension with Google Docs "Black Out" - 1 views

www.controlaltachieve.com/...docs-blackout.html googledocs blackout mainidea achieve
shared by Marlene Johnshoy on 09 Jul 17 - No Cached
  • Marlene Johnshoy on 09 Jul 17
     
    This would be interesting to try with languages, too. Check out the comments below, there are other good ideas there for different apps and ways to do this.
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Tools for Social Annotation in the Digital Age | Edutopia - 1 views

www.edutopia.org/...social-annotation-digital-age
shared by Marlene Johnshoy on 25 Jul 19 - No Cached
    • Marlene Johnshoy
      Marlene Johnshoy on 25 Jul 19
       
      "conversations" - another way of discussing texts, scaffolding student reading, annotations
  • Hypothesis, NowComment, Perusal, and Diigo
  • free digital course for educators
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Infografías en castellano - Infografías interesantes en español (Alfredo Vela) - 6 views

infografiasencastellano.com
shared by Anne Dixon on 27 Jul 17 - No Cached
    • Anne Dixon
      Anne Dixon on 27 Jul 17
       
      I love using infographics, especially with beginning levels of language learners. There are so many visual aids to help increase comprehension that most students feel a sense of accomplishment when reading the infographics.  This site has a ton of them in  Spanish.  #carltech17GroupA
    • heidikreutzer
      heidikreutzer on 29 Jul 17
       
      Thanks for sharing, Anne. I have not used Infographics in class, and I think my students would enjoy working with them.
    • pludek
      pludek on 30 Jul 17
       
      I agree - infographs are a great resource. I've considered having students even create some to share on a given topic - a work in progress!
  • vivianfranco on 30 Jul 17
     
    Hi Anne! I also like to use infographics with my students even for me. I learn much better when I see images and graphics. I guess I am a visual learner and I always present content through images and charts of information.
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Criteria for identifying tasks for TBL | TeachingEnglish | British Council | BBC - 1 views

www.teachingenglish.org.uk/...criteria-identifying-tasks-tbl task based learning communicative activities interactive exchange of meanigful information reach goals
shared by rfrisch125 on 11 Aug 17 - No Cached
  • rfrisch125 on 11 Aug 17
     
    " 'The basis of a task-based approach'"
  • rfrisch125 on 11 Aug 17
     
    After reading how much material I could flip and have students do outside of class, I thought it would be good to start looking for more templates for meaning bearing and higher order thinking tasks that could be done in the classroom. Here is some really good stuff Jane Willis.
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Four Tips for Creating Technology-Enhanced Materials that Endure - The FLTMAG - 10 views

fltmag.com/enhanced-materials-that-endure Technology materials endure Spasova FLTmag
shared by Marlene Johnshoy on 25 Jun 20 - No Cached
  • Marlene Johnshoy on 25 Jun 20
     
    "One of the main responsibilities of my job is creating technology-enhanced curriculum, and over the last few years I have learned some things (some the hard way) that help me to create a technology-enhanced curriculum that has the potential to survive longer than it would otherwise."
  • ingridtp1 on 13 Jul 20
     
    First I did not want to read this, because I feel unable to CREATE technology enhanced materials, but when I glanced at threarticle, it became easy to understand and do, most valuable and very possibly manageable with my limited understanding of technology. Wonderful!
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Fluency Matters | Transforming WL Education with 21st Century Strategies, Technology & ... - 0 views

fluencymatters.com technology reading strategies carlatech20
shared by tamieegge on 09 Jul 20 - No Cached
  • tamieegge on 09 Jul 20
     
    Comprehensible readers & ereaders for language learners. Also does trainings and includes free materials.
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Orienting Students to Online Learning: A Must for Student Success | EDUCAUSE - 0 views

er.educause.edu/...ing-a-must-for-student-success
shared by fellin on 09 Jul 20 - No Cached
  • Orientation experiences support students' transition to the first year of college, which is essential for student success.1 This support is particularly important for those students from historically marginalized populations.
  • hould be holistic
  • course design features and
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  • ) orientation learning goals and conten
  • assessment
  • approach
  • he orientation should
  • boost students' confidence for success online, foster a sense of community among students, faculty, and staff, equip students with the tools necessary to be positive community members, facilitate academic preparedness and skill-building (e.g., time management), provide support and engagement resources, and give students the opportunity to use the technology they will encounter in their courses.
  • As in any other learning experience, educators should first identify the desired learning outcomes of the student orientation
  • nteractive Learning Objects (ILOs): Campus leaders should think through how content will be delivered in order to achieve course objectives and consid
  • (LMS), or virtual campus, creating a student orientation course within the same virtual space fosters a seamless experience for students
  • Modality: Think
  • The course learning outcomes can also help inform what topics should be reinforced in live sessions.
  • Course location:
  • employing an ILO where students have to respond to academic integrity scenarios will enable them to relate to the material better than if they simply read an informational page about academic integrity.
  • acilitated v
  • e counterbalanced with how the onsite orientation is assessed (with consideration toward creating an equitable experience).
  • digital badge in the LMS.
  • to teach students how to become successful online learners. More specifically, we hoped to boost students' confidence in learning online, equip students with the tools necessary to be positive community members, and give students the opportunity to use the technology they would encounter in their courses.
  • and build basic competency in the digital tools
  • time-management tip
  • the importance of study groups,
  • how to practice "netiquette" (
  • "Start with Why"
  • We created an assignment that included the self-enroll link and directions with screenshots on how to locate and submit the completion badge.
  • A well-planned online orientation is essential for student success ahead.
  • fellin on 09 Jul 20
     
    Good pointers on how to organize orientation to online course and how imp it is for successfull learning
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