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christasgould

25 Strategies to Engage Students on Your Next Zoom Meeting | Hooked On Innovation - 15 views

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Zoom games interaction

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  • A fun non-tech game to play is “Who’s who?”.  In this game, students privately message the teacher some facts about themselves and then the teacher reveals the clues. Students then write down their guesses as to who the person is based on the clues.
    • christasgould
      christasgould on 17 Jul 20
       
      This could be a really fun way to build community during the first half of the semester on Zoom, if you are using it. It would be interesting to also do the Zoom poll option and give students a few options. They select the classmate that they think wrote the information.
  • Using the Flippity.net BINGO tool,
    • christasgould
      christasgould on 17 Jul 20
       
      Has anyone tried Flippity.net?
  • Taking breaks throughout a lengthy lesson are important whether it be for a reflective pause or just an opportunity to stretch.
    • christasgould
      christasgould on 17 Jul 20
       
      With "Zoom fatigue," it seems that brain breaks might be more essential than ever! Any good ideas out there for break breaks students can do remotely?
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  • use a shared collaborative space like a Padlet
    • christasgould
      christasgould on 17 Jul 20
       
      Great idea. In another class I'm currently taking synchronously, we did some brainstorming on Padlet during our Zoom session. Will definitely be replicating it in my classes this fall.
  • aretipa on 17 Jul 20
     
    So many great ideas in this article. I hope I will get to use more this coming semester - Padlet, for instance.
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  • ksvinall on 17 Jul 20
     
    I love these ideas, and I agree that they are a great way to build community and have a little fun. I will particularly look forward to using the story progression idea, I think it would be a lot of fun with intermediate level students.
  • pamh6832 on 17 Jul 20
     
    I also love these ideas and think they are a great way to build community. From the more basic, such as "Use the whiteboard feature" and "Create breakout rooms for collaboration" (I was wondering how to do that!) to the more creative and fun like having students go on a scavenger hunt or any of the many games the author describes... there are lots of great ideas. Many could even be adapted for lower level students.
  • nurlider on 18 Jul 20
     
    Thanks for sharing this article with so many great ideas to create more opportunities for student interaction and community building. I will try Flippitty.net to create theme based BINGO games (numbers, colors, vegetables, fruits etc)
  • debhast on 18 Jul 20
     
    I really enjoyed this article - lots of great ideas to use in the ZOOM classes. The one was discussed in the FaceBook ASL Teachers Share - a scavenger hunt. I going to implement some of the ideas. I actualy had to copy and save this article in a file. Amazing ideas. Thanks for posting!
  • vallb001 on 19 Jul 20
     
    It's the perfect time for these tips! I wanted to try the breakout rooms last spring but had some technical issues and couldn't do it. I love the "I spy" and "Scavenger Hunt" ideas and many others. Thanks for sharing!
  • tamieegge on 19 Jul 20
     
    So many ways to engage students in virtual classes. Great ideas!
  • tclem01 on 03 Aug 20
     
    I attended a webinar and the presenter emphasized taking breaks. I must remember that one as well as putting these ideas in my toolbox.
jmgabbard

Build a Collaborative Classroom with Microsoft Teams | Cult of Pedagogy - 10 views

www.cultofpedagogy.com/microsoft-teams

carlatech20 msteams synchronous asynchronous app_integration Culr_of_Pedagogy Jennifer_Gonzalez

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    • jmgabbard
      jmgabbard on 30 Jul 20
       
      I'm still learning about all of the features of MS Teams, but this one surprised me. I can imagine it being a good tool for synchronous and asynchronous language learning - not just video conferencing.
  • App Integrations I love this feature: When you need to take things up a notch, you can use some of the most popular apps in education right inside the Teams environment, including Kahoot!, Nearpod, Quizlet, and Flipgrid. If a particular app will be used frequently by a group, you can add a designated tab to a channel just for that app, so users can get to it quickly.
  • aretipa on 31 Jul 20
     
    I agree that app integrations is the best feature. We are using Canvas for our classes at my institution but we are also using Teams for university wide communication. Both are new but the experience so far has been positive. I may follow up on the advise to start a small project on Teams to learn more about its best features in building a collaborative classroom. Thanks for sharing!
  • greghutcheson on 02 Aug 20
     
    Thanks for posting this, Jordan, and reminding me that here at UofL we've got MS Teams as an additional resource! I've just check to see if there's the possibility of integration with Blackboard and it appears there is. (I'm glad to have the option for synchronous class meetings, since I've always found Blackboard Collaborate to be a little baroque in its layout....)
  • jmgabbard on 03 Aug 20
     
    Thanks for the tip @greghutcheson ! It hadn't occurred to me to look for Teams/Blackboard compatibility. I'm not sure yet if I prefer Teams over Blackboard Collaborate, but if one runs more smoothly than the other, that would be my pick!
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!?
gma21_

Online Teaching Tips for the Plague-Averse | Facebook - 0 views

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#PLN #FB #COVID

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  • gma21_ on 11 Jul 20
     
    Some colleagues, Eliot Borenstein (Professor of Russian @ NYU) and Shannon Spasova (Assistant Professor of Russian @ Michigan State), started this FB group in the spring and it has been an invaluable forum for me to connect with instructors around the country throughout the spring emergency remote instruction and into planning for fall. It also provides some comic relief.
fellin

Orienting Students to Online Learning: A Must for Student Success | EDUCAUSE - 0 views

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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
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  • 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.
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  • 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
greghutcheson

The FLTMAG - A free magazine on technology integration in language teaching and learning - 23 views

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technology education CARLA language

shared by greghutcheson on 25 Jul 13 - No Cached
    • Adrienne Gonzales
      Adrienne Gonzales on 25 Jul 13
       
      This magazine is a fun project I am involved with - check it out!
    • yflanders
      yflanders on 04 Aug 14
       
      Lots of great ideas for language teaching and learning. thanks for sharing.
    • kjjsk8
      kjjsk8 on 05 Aug 14
       
      Thanks for sharing. Lots of ideas and opinions to look at. I read a little into the evolving language center blog and it was really interesting.  
    • Jessica Rojas
      Jessica Rojas on 26 Jul 13
       
      FLT magazine. Amazing ideas for Foreign Language Classroom. Thank you Addrianne!!
    • MariaEmicle Lopez
      MariaEmicle Lopez on 28 Jul 13
       
      Adrianne, I found the site with a lot of information. I particularly enjoyed "Virtual Exchanges in the Foreign Language Classroom." It explains how to make the target language more accessible to students allowing for an understanding of perspectives and practices. Good outline of benefits of virtual exchanges.
  • Adrienne Gonzales on 25 Jul 13
     
    This is a practice-oriented publication that's a bit more casual in tone and practical in content than its scholarly counterparts, while still rigorous in the quality of information it offers. We will feature articles, interviews with notable folks in the field of language teaching and learning, reviews of software, materials, and books, and more!
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  • Jessica Rojas on 26 Jul 13
     
    Adrianne!! It is awesome. I am (as many of us) so engaged with this teaching technology and using the web in foreign language classes. Congratulations!! and wish the best to you and this experience with the FLT magazine. I already have it in diigo and have subscribe me to follow you
  • Beth Kautz on 30 Sep 13
     
    From UC Boulder
  • Marlene Johnshoy on 02 Aug 18
     
    You'll want to subscribe to this one and follow them on Twitter!
  • greghutcheson on 08 Jul 20
     
    Up-to-date content of immediate interest to FL teachers shifting to on-line instruction.
  • spangomez on 08 Jul 20
     
    I follow them on Facebook and love how publication addresses current issues especially with online and remote learning/teaching.
  • debhast on 09 Jul 20
     
    I find this very interesting and the tips can be useful......good information!
  • ebosley on 10 Jul 20
     
    I like that it provides resources and information on different online techs that you can use!
  • pamh6832 on 10 Jul 20
     
    What a comprehensive resource for the world language teacher--blogs, articles, interviews, webinars, conference reviews... I could spend hours exploring all of its content. Thank you for sharing this.
  • janayalf on 12 Jul 20
     
    Thanks for this! I really enjoyed the article " How to Establish a Strong Community in an Online Course"
  • ingridtp1 on 13 Jul 20
     
    One of THE best publications, comprehensive, practical, research based, inspiring, motivating to never stop learning!
  • tclem01 on 13 Jul 20
     
    I found an interesting article about Wakelet.
  • m0groe01 on 13 Jul 20
     
    A lot of great ideas and a nice way to stay informed and to, at the same time, feel connected with a network of language educators who are addressing the same challenges and concerns.
  • elizabethverano on 14 Jul 20
     
    SpatialChat looks so fun! I'll be curious about pricing, and appropriateness and safety for high schoolers.
evaalb

Ten Ways to use Canva in the Classroom - Bespoke ELA: Essay Writing Tips + Lesson Plans - 1 views

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carlatech20

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  • There are a lot of teachers out there who, like me, are not tech savvy, so Canva is the perfect fit for us because it takes all of the guesswork out of designing a highly engaging, aesthetically pleasing visual!  
  • spangomez on 16 Jul 20
     
    I love Canva to create posters. Easy to use and graphics are amazing!
  • islammidhat on 17 Jul 20
     
    This technological tool is really great. Thank you for sharing it.
tclem01

6 Media Tools for Powerful Language Teaching | General Educator Blog - 11 views

www.fluentu.com/...language-teaching-media

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  •  65 percent of your students are visual learners, according to research
    • atsukofrederick
      atsukofrederick on 25 Jul 18
       
      This assures me that using visual aides helps the students learn a language and that technology can enhance the effective use of visual materials, making it easier to access to the authentic and latest videos and photos.
  • If you’re using new technology, give it a trial run. It’s hard to imagine anything less engaging for students than sitting around waiting while you try to load that video over a poor internet connection or figure out all the glitches with that awesome online game.Do your trial and error ahead of time, before you’re demonstrating media to the class.
    • smuske
      smuske on 29 Jul 18
       
      While I agree with this, at some point you need a test group. I always try things out first with a section that I know can take a couple of glitches in stride.
    • vallb001
      vallb001 on 19 Jul 20
       
      I wish we had enough time to trial everything in advance! Plus, the issue is something might work when you trial it but not at the right time...
  • And one of the best ways to access them is with an innovative tool called FluentU.
    • smuske
      smuske on 29 Jul 18
       
      I took a quick look at this once, but haven't used it. If anyone out there is using it, I'd like some tips.
    • afarachnps
      afarachnps on 29 Jul 18
       
      I haven't used it. Did you try ThinkLink for this week's activities? I wonder how different these two tools are?
    • cbbbcb
      cbbbcb on 17 Jul 20
       
      Fluentu is not free...
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  • they’ll get in-context definitions, visual learning aids and pronunciations for any word
    • afarachnps
      afarachnps on 29 Jul 18
       
      It seems that this feature regarding definitions is a step above ThinkLink...is this right? I would love to try this tool in conjunction with ThinkLink to see where I can get the most of what I need for my students.
  • need images, graphs, videos and charts to learn
    • cbbbcb
      cbbbcb on 17 Jul 20
       
      Some of my students also need to see the words written for them to process what is taught.
  • using handheld “clickers.”
    • cbbbcb
      cbbbcb on 17 Jul 20
       
      but only for MC and T/F questions, right? not for open-ended questions.
  • Mini Whiteboards:
    • cbbbcb
      cbbbcb on 17 Jul 20
       
      Is there a digital mini-whiteboard?
  • Media makes content more visual.
    • tclem01
      tclem01 on 20 Jul 20
       
      develop ways for students to produce more visual feedback too
  • good old whiteboards!
    • tclem01
      tclem01 on 20 Jul 20
       
      Whiteboards, hmmm?
  • barichetti on 29 Jul 18
     
    I like the way this list gives tools that are both digital and physical. Thanks for sharing! Also, I'm interested to try out FluentU.
Francisco Dumanig

How to Use Media to Enhance Teaching and Learning - 2 views

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  • social media can also be used to enhance teaching and learning and it includes varied online technology tools that allow people to communicate easily via the internet to share information and resources.
  • demonstrations focused on contrasting cases help students achieve expert-like differentiation
  • Start small. Find one movie, song, or news source and incorporate it into your class. Expand once you are comfortable. Provide a clear link between what you want your students to learn and the media. Care must be taken provide the proper learning context. It takes time to integrate media effectively into a course. This is not edutainment, it is the conscious use of media to enable students to learn more. Use the subtitles feature for visual media. This is especially useful in focusing student attention on the words being said. Be prepared. Technology does not work 100% of the time so have a back up plan. If the media equipment does not work, go to plan B and continue on with your class without missing a beat. Evaluate student understanding. Students respond to incentives. If you require them to write a reaction paper, take a quiz, or place questions on your exams that relate to the media content they will pay more attention and learn more in the process. Stay legal. View the copyright information on the cautions page.
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  • Tips if you are new to this method:
leahmyott

New Teacher Boot Camp Week 2 - Using VoiceThread | Edutopia - 1 views

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carlatech20

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  • It is an easy way to differentiate instruction while providing engaging choices to "show" learning, engage in conversation, and think openly and critically about content.
    • leahmyott
      leahmyott on 22 Jul 20
       
      Differentiation is so important for English learners. They don't always get a chance to make their voices heard, and this way, they can do it in their own time and space.
  • the value of a Web 2.0 tool is in its ability to enhance the student's learning experience, and allows teachers to be inspired to cultivate learning in a purposeful, dynamic way.
    • leahmyott
      leahmyott on 22 Jul 20
       
      I have found that looking on examples and tutorials gives me inspiration on ways to use Voicethread. I can be purposeful and dynamic - I feel I am at the tip of the iceberg in terms of ways I could use it.
Marlene Johnshoy

Remote Learning 101 | Ditch That Textbook - 2 views

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MattMiller remote free class tips tools practices

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  • Marlene Johnshoy on 29 Apr 20
     
    a FREE class from Matt Miller! 14 modules for getting started with remote learning.
Marlene Johnshoy

Google's buried treasure: 20 hidden tricks and tools - Ditch That Textbook - 5 views

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Google tips tricks ditchthattextbook MattMiller

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  • Marlene Johnshoy on 15 Sep 21
     
    20 hidden tricks & tools
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