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Voicethread 4 Education - home - 2 views

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  • With VoiceThread, group conversations are collected and shared in one place from anywhere in the world.
  • vivianfranco on 06 Aug 17
     
    Thanks! Now we have more examples on what we can do with VoiceThread in our classes ;-)
  • maygeorge on 07 Aug 17
     
    We have many creative ways to apply in class.
  • lars3969 on 07 Aug 17
     
    Cool to see a Wiki in action. Thanks, Ergan! The problem with Wikis is that sometimes the writing isn't so great - I noticed that with the college tab here. I suppose since it's open, I could edit it!
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VoiceThread Extends the Classroom with Interactive Multimedia Albums | Edutopia - 1 views

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  • VoiceThreads might best be described as interactive media albums
  • The technology is particularly accessible because viewers can comment using just about any technology -- including a good old landline. "We've tried to make it fairly universal in access," says Ben Papell. "If you don't have a microphone
    • vivianfranco
      vivianfranco on 04 Aug 17
       
      This is why I like Voice Thread the most because it is accessible to everybody even teachers and students that are new to the world of technology.
  • when he discovered he could engage his kids online in a collaborative, multimedia slide show called a VoiceThread, he decided to see if he could use it to, as he puts it, "steal some of their online minutes."
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  • Teachers can keep VoiceThreads private or publish them, either on the VoiceThread site or embedded on their own sites. Participants can post from anywhere, at any time, making it easy to involve groups in disparate time zones, or even different countries, in a single conversation.
    • vivianfranco
      vivianfranco on 04 Aug 17
       
      I also like it because it also allows for interactivity and facilitate learning through communities.
  • "Take it slow -- don't upload 600 images and try to get fifty people to comment on each and every one," he says. "One of the great things is that it will take off on its own."
    • speabodymn
      speabodymn on 06 Aug 17
       
      I see this benefit--giving voice to students who might normally not speak because of shyness or because of a few dominant personalities in the class--as one of the main benefits of online video/comment tools like VoiceThread.
  • maygeorge on 07 Aug 17
     
    It is good to have a free tools, because when we ask school to buy it for us it takes a long time and sometimes we do not get approved, if you know more app that are useful for class luse ike the VoiceThread, I hope you can share it with me.
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Education World: Five Ways to Use Padlet in Class - 3 views

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  • Padlet is a free, online "virtual wall" tool where users can express thoughts on topics of their choice. It's like a piece of paper, but on the Web. 
    • vivianfranco
      vivianfranco on 04 Aug 17
       
      I like Padlet because it seems it is a simple tool to get our students participate inside/outside the classroom. Sometimes students feel frustrated when they struggle with technology and then they have to figure out how to develop the task. So presenting the students easy ways to learn through technology can lower this cognitive overload.
  • Uses for Padlet in your classroom
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  • Greeting Cards or "Thank You" Wall:
  • Questions Board: 
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The Official Padlet Blog - 5 views

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  • heidikreutzer on 04 Aug 17
     
    This is Padlet's official blog, full of ideas and tips. I didn't realize that Padlet had its own blog until now and thought I'd share it (rather than zeroing in on one specific post).
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The Digital Classroom - Teaching Resources - TES - 2 views

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  • rfrisch125 on 04 Aug 17
     
    This guy charges for his content but I have found it very useful and worth the money.
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Cool Tools - Collaborating with Padlet | TESL Ontario Blog - 3 views

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  • 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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http://www.nclrc.org/TeachingWorldLanguages/chap6-interpersonal.pdf - 2 views

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    • heidikreutzer
      heidikreutzer on 07 Aug 17
       
      These 5 criteria are important to keep in mind as we design our interpersonal activities.
  • heidikreutzer on 07 Aug 17
     
    This is a good description of the interpersonal mode, how to design activities, what a rubric might look like, and sample activities.
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TEACHER VOICE: Ready for kindergarten? Here are the apps that can help make the differe... - 0 views

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  • 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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http://llt.msu.edu/issues/june2013/linetal.pdf - 3 views

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    • maygeorge
      maygeorge on 11 Aug 17
       
      face to face communication has its benefits, today students chat all the time, all the day, this is seems to much, because the social aspect is built around the machine and not a human being.
    • maygeorge
      maygeorge on 11 Aug 17
       
      Face to face interaction is a good tool for socialization people.
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Enhancing Learners' Communication Skills through Synchronous Electronic Interaction and... - 4 views

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  • Anne Dixon on 08 Aug 17
     
    A bit academic but also interesting and thought-provoking.
  • maygeorge on 11 Aug 17
     
    I agree it is not easy to make students use authentic discourse online.
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Flip Your Language Classroom the Right Way | Language News - 4 views

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  • It’s important to note that this process is different from, for example, simply giving students a video of grammar rules to watch at home, then going over the concepts from that video in class.
    • Anne Dixon
      Anne Dixon on 09 Aug 17
       
      I couldn't agree with this more.  Watching a grammar video would be so boring for my students.  I like to be present when explaining grammar concepts so I can answer their questions.
    • Anne Dixon
      Anne Dixon on 09 Aug 17
       
      I never thought about it this way before but I can see how technology in a flipped classroom can provide immediate and accurate feedback to students.
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  • In the flipped teaching model, students “front load” their language abilities by learning vocabulary and phrases independently before each class. Teachers can then build on what their students have already learned, practicing and applying that knowledge in class through com
    • vivianfranco
      vivianfranco on 14 Aug 17
       
      I still have doubts about this aspect. Most of my students prefer to be taught grammar and vocabulary in class rather by themselves with a computer. Once again how much can we offer them though online and how much should we explain this in class?
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Statement on the Role of Technology in Language Learning | American Council on the Teac... - 3 views

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    • maygeorge
      maygeorge on 11 Aug 17
       
      I agree we need more than one tool to learn any language.
  • Anne Dixon on 09 Aug 17
     
    A little off-topic for Week 5 but overall relevant to this course.
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  • maygeorge on 11 Aug 17
     
    I hope we can learn how to introduce games online. For me this hard to do , but I think it be very effective for students to learn FL.
  • maygeorge on 11 Aug 17
     
    I like to use games in teaching but for me it is hard to design one in class and online.
  • Ergan Xu on 14 Aug 17
     
    "The use of technology is not a goal in and of itself; rather technology is one tool that supports language learners as they use the target language in culturally appropriate ways to accomplish authentic tasks." This quote stood out to me and it is so true. sometimes we feel pressured to use technology but we forgot the pedagogy purpose.
  • vivianfranco on 14 Aug 17
     
    Thanks for sharing it. We are using technology for our language lessons. I agree what ACFLT says about having clear that tech is a tool not a goal since the most important aspect is the learning.
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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
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  • 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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Computer-Mediated Communication | Foreign Language Teaching Methods: Writing - 4 views

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  • Research has shown that CMC: can help increase students' motivation to learn the foreign language, lower their anxiety, increase their fluency in the target language, lead to improved intercultural competence and democratize classroom communication.
    • vivianfranco
      vivianfranco on 12 Aug 17
       
      I agree with this author's idea. In my teaching experience using CMC to teach language, I can notice my students' progress i the target language. They express their motivation and even introvert students are more open to share their ideas.
  • Keep in mind that students who study languages with different orthographies may encounter specific difficulties during CMC sessions. Be prepared with creative solutions, such as suggesting computers and keyboards that accommodate the characters your students need.
  • Ergan Xu on 14 Aug 17
     
    This is a really good suggestion Vivian! It is always nice to have plan B especially when using technology!
  • lars3969 on 14 Aug 17
     
    The author says that CMC helps in all of these areas, but doesn't provide any information about his sources. I think this shows the value of including links to other websites in blog posts about education!
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I've got that Flipgrid FEVER - En français, SVP! - 1 views

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  • lars3969 on 14 Aug 17
     
    This blog gave a good overview of the new features on Flipgrid (which just got rolled out a week or two ago). Helpful stuff!
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Synchronous communication technologies for language learning: Promise and challenges in... - 2 views

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  • carmenmc617 on 14 Aug 17
     
    CMC and SCMC research from European Universities
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http://llt.msu.edu/issues/october2010/yanguas.pdf - 2 views

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    • speabodymn
      speabodymn on 14 Aug 17
       
      "...no differences were found between video and FTF groups." The article shows that CMC performance is very similar to FTF--this suggests to me that recorded Skype conversations (or similar recorded online CMC work) could serve as a good way to practice and assess interpersonal communication skills.
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When Not to Use Video Chat for Language Learning | | Academic Technology Specialists - 0 views

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  • 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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Updates abound: New features for Flipgrid, Google Classroom, Formative and Kahoot! | Di... - 1 views

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  • Marlene Johnshoy on 14 Aug 17
     
    Check out the updates on these programs!
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