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Lingro is an online dictionary tool that allows users to link any URL address or uploaded document and have all words be linked to the available dictionaries in 11 languages. Once the URL address or document is linked to the Lingro dictionaries every word becomes "clickable" and linked to the program's dictionary to view either a definition in English or a translation in the other languages. This site can be used by World Language teachers and students in a variety of ways to encourage reading comprehension in L2. For teachers use, Lingro can be used for created guided practice activities with L2 readings, such as in an online newspaper or uploaded document. The teacher guides students through the target vocabulary to be learned and promote the discussion of its context use and correct translation. For student use, vocabulary lists can be created with the click of a button which can later be reviewed as flashcards or word lists with examples of use in contextual sentences. This tool aids learners with a quick reference for the meaning of words without having to interrupt a lesson or reading exercise for lengthy amounts of time.

A free Windows text-to-speech plugin for Microsoft Word It will speak the text of the document and will highlight it as it goes. It contains a talking dictionary and a text-to-mp3 converter. WordTalk: A CALL Scotland website.  Can be used with languages other than English

This chart shows how different iPad apps can satisfy different areas of Blooms taxonomy.  The chart shows the action words, adjectives, and applications for each area.   This chart offers ideas for technology for classroom teachers as well as the wording to use along with it.  I especially like the different apps for Analyse, many are new and useful for teachers.

This is a game for Spanish learners and native speakers. It tests your vocabulary and helps you learn new words. Students need a smart phone or an ipad or Facebook to play.

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Cindy, can we keep this group going even after the class is over? The amount of resources shared is incredible. Maria

Spanish technology terms for students; site includes quiz and worksheets. Possible use in technology literacy lesson.

Excellent site for building reading comprehension - word chart, cause/effect, story

This audio dictionary (French) gives students immediate access to pronunciation of over 2,500 words.

Please send your suggestions and ideas to Catherine Ousselin. This list will be updated often! Free - The SpanishDict app features a complete Spanish-English dictionary, talking phrasebook, interactive word game, and a word of the day. $ 0.99 With El Conjugador, you can conjugate all Spanish verb in one way without being connected to the Internet.

A created list of applications for mobile devices that can be used to help teach Spanish.

Helpful tool to practice pronunciation

This is a slideshare where the owner provides many songs to help teach French vocabulary, tenses, and verbs. She offers detailed lessons on how to teach the music beyond just the words.

If you are using Google Reader, you should know that it will phase out July, 2013. This article offers 4 alternative. The most popular one is called Feedly.

20 uses for Wordle in the classroom or out of class. Useful for a variety of purposes and a variety of ages. Wordle also used in a study for analyzing student writing samples, to show overused words and suggest broadening vocabulary.

This site provides comprehensive resources to learn how to read and write about graphs and charts. Especially useful for EDTC 615 students.

This video introduces apps that help people communicate with others and learn language through pictures.