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Educaplay

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Crea fácilmente actividades interactivas para tu clase / Easy creation of interactive activities for the classroom
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Good resource to start digging into the possibilities students creating interactive activities: Creation and collaboration in a catchy app!

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I love Educaplay. it's my favorite free quiz-creating site. I just wish I could understand Spanish...
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The Ballad of the Happy Teacher_redux

Here's a new version of the prezi... just some tweaks to add a couple of tools. I hope you find it useful

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Theories of Learning. Connectivism: A new type of learning for the digital age

Theories of Learning. Connectivism: A new type of learning for the digital age | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it

Theories of Learning. Connectivism: A new type of learning for the digital age


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We can't escape reality... learning with a permanent access to knowledge will change methodologies.

Nancy Jones's curator insight, Today, 9:49 AM

This provides an interesting and easy to understand explanation and examples of the various learning theories demonstrating the power of the intersection of them all to help learner s become deeper thinkers.

Linda Alexander's curator insight, Today, 11:30 AM

This is a great chart if you'd like to better understand the differences between learning theories...and the newest addition, Connectivism.

Marisa Conde's curator insight, Today, 3:01 PM

add your insight...

 

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Are language teachers leading the way with education technology?

Are language teachers leading the way with education technology? | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
From vibrant communities on social media to inventive lessons using video conferencing, Joe Dale explores how languages teachers have embraced technology in the classroom
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Praise for those who are in!
Darla Wilson's curator insight, May 23, 3:53 PM

Combining technology and the classroom to help our ESL students.

Aida Barnhoorn's curator insight, May 23, 6:22 PM

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Arts Integration for Deeper Learning in Middle School

Critical thinking, risk taking, and collaboration -- along with academics and discipline -- are just some of the areas where Bates Middle school educators re...
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A relevant breakthrough... let us all learn out of this successful example!

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The 21st century skill students really lack.

The 21st century skill students really lack. | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it

Most teachers t think that students today have a problem paying attention. They seem impatient, easily bored.

I’ve argued that I think it’s unlikely that they are incapable of paying attention, but rather that they are quick to deem things not worth the effort.

 


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Read this after you watch Rita Pierson at TED... If that doesn't make you think...

Nik Peachey's curator insight, May 15, 4:35 AM

Some nice messages in this article.

Rachel Hall's curator insight, May 15, 4:24 PM

Interesting reading

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Dating game

Dating game | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
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Nice way to introduce dating as a communicative issue!

Susan Kelly's curator insight, May 15, 6:50 AM

My students seem too shy to tackle this, even though our current unit is on men and women, dating and such.

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Top 10 Sources of Real Audio for Advanced ESL Learners

Top 10 Sources of Real Audio for Advanced ESL Learners | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
When you're an ESL teacher, you can never get enough ESL listening material. Because listening is something that students need to practice - a lot - the audio CD that comes

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Good to have choices!!

Susan's curator insight, May 9, 7:28 AM

Authentic Listenings!

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10 Reasons why Songs with Subtitles make Sense | TeachingEnglish | British Council | BBC

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It's never too late to go over basics... nice article!

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The Teacher's Guide To Using Badges In Your Classroom - Edudemic

The Teacher's Guide To Using Badges In Your Classroom - Edudemic | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
Boy Scouts do it. Video games do it. Sometimes grades aren't enough. What's a teacher to do? Check out this handy guide to using badges in your classroom!
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Food for thought!! A different way to assess progress.

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Rita Pierson: Every kid needs a champion | Video on TED.com

Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don’t like.’” A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect...
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A talk every teacher MUST watch!! Future teachers should take it as their main leading light! Good for Rita!!!

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Newsmap

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Newsmap is an application that visually reflects the constantly changing landscape of the Google News news aggregator.
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Soooooo useful for our ESL classroom! Explore news, compare countries and the kind of news they show... a vast array of possibilities!
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iPad As....

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EdTechTeacher provides professional development services to teachers, schools, districts, and administrators.
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Very good article with an extremely good interaction. Move between different levels to find the right apps for your classroom according to your aims.

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46 Tools To Make Infographics In The Classroom

46 Tools To Make Infographics In The Classroom | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
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A good collection!!

LucaVanin's curator insight, May 17, 2:38 AM

Un modo differente di presentare all'interno di un Webinar: usare direttamente le infografiche! Ecco un po' di tools utili!

gruppo 1 master's curator insight, May 23, 10:36 AM

Format: infographic

Target: teachers, learners, researchers

Topic: This learning application is clear, with many academic standards - including the Common Core standards - requiring teachers to use a variety of media forms, charts, and other data for both information reading as well as general fluency.

 

Tags: infographic, Mobile learning, Education, MLearning  

Scott Compton's curator insight, May 23, 3:33 PM

A great source for working on visual literacy

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Free Technology for Teachers: 5 Good Resources for Teaching & Learning About Shakespeare

Free Technology for Teachers: 5 Good Resources for Teaching & Learning About Shakespeare | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
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Different resorces to learn about the famous bard and his language

Susan Kelly's curator insight, May 24, 5:04 AM

We're reading Romeo and Juliet now.

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The MFL Times Daily

The MFL Times Daily | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
The MFL Times Daily, by MFL Times: updated automatically with a curated selection of articles, blog posts, videos and photos.
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Nice newsbulletin for foreign language teachers with information and resources for us. Worth subscribing. You can also follow the hashtag #mfltwitterati for ther MFL tweets.

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tongue twisters | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council

tongue twisters | LearnEnglish Kids | British Council | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
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Students love it!!! Good to acquire pronunciation skills, and have some fun, of course!!

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Best Practices: Gamify Your Class with Moodle

Best Practices: Gamify Your Class with Moodle | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it

According to gamification.org, gamification “typically involves applying game design thinking to non-game applications to make them more fun and engaging.” In education, teachers have gamified the running of their classrooms as well as incorporating game design into the curriculum itself. In this blog post, we’ll explore why you might want to gamify your classroom, examples of gamification, and how to gamify with Moodle.


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A nice way to make Moodle catchier ;-)

Chris Legg's curator insight, May 21, 5:47 AM
Why shouldn't learning be engaging and motivational. Statement, not question.
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Education 3.0 and the Pedagogy (Andragogy, Heutagogy) of Mobile Learning

Education 3.0 and the Pedagogy (Andragogy, Heutagogy) of Mobile Learning | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it

"The evolution of the web from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 and now to Web 3.0 can be used a metaphor of how education should also be evolving, as a movement based on the evolution from Education 1.0 to Education 3.0."


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One more step towards a better education... good job!!

Susan Kelly's curator insight, May 15, 6:48 AM

How I'd love to use these ideas. However, we're so behind the times vis-a-vis technology at my school.

davidconover's curator insight, May 15, 7:51 AM

This article is a great collection of references that would be quite useful to instructional designers that are exploring the world of mobile game design.

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textadventures.co.uk - Create and play text adventure games

textadventures.co.uk - Create and play text adventure games | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
Play text adventure games, create and share your own interactive fiction stories.
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Another good application that fosters reading and writing skills as well as creativity... extremely catchy

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10 Steps to a Successful School iPad Program

10 Steps to a Successful School iPad Program | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it

iPads have certainly become a highly desired commodity in education. Apple is reporting that schools are purchasing iPads by a ratio of 2:1 over MacBooks. However, that rush to purchase the latest technologies often precedes the careful planning and preparation that’s crucial to their success as educational tools.

Stated simply, technology alone doesn’t have the capacity to improve education. It needs to be woven into a holistic approach to education that encompasses thorough planning and ongoing review of the skills and competencies required by the rapidly changing society that characterizes life in the 21st century.

 


Via Nik Peachey
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Needless to say...iPads are not for typing... so... how do we fit them into class?

Nik Peachey's curator insight, May 10, 2:26 AM

This is a really useful checklist. I particularly like number 6!

 

Ana Cristina Pratas's curator insight, May 12, 2:16 PM

With thanks to Nik Peachey

Monty Bell's curator insight, May 24, 11:13 AM

Practical ideas

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Rowan Atkinson Live - Elementary dating

In this sketch we hear an hilarious 'lecture' hosted by Angus Deayton, with Rowan Atkinson getting all the laughs as the man on a date.
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Time for fun and learn... a nice way to show descriptions and instructions. Good video for intermediate-advanced students.

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The Importance Of Mobile Learning In (And Out Of) The Classroom

The Importance Of Mobile Learning In (And Out Of) The Classroom | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
There has always been at least some sort of disconnect between how things like mobile learning are taught in a classroom and how things work in the 'real world'.

Via John Evans
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We DO need to reflect on the changes mobile learning imply... we can't escape the fact that all this is HERE.

Ilana Rosansky's comment, May 24, 12:39 AM
It is the way the modern world is headed at the moment, although...
Michael MacNeil's comment, May 24, 8:30 AM
The flavor of the moment, will be more accessible, simpler to use
Jean Claude Sudfrance's curator insight, May 24, 12:00 PM

pour jouer avec mes petits enfants

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Living and Learning with Mobile Devices - Parent perspective (2013 report)

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Good to have some help sometimes! 

Mercedes Kamijo's curator insight, May 2, 10:25 PM

Este informe (en inglés) indaga sobre las opiniones de los padres cuyos hijos pertenecen a una generación móvil, desde niños en edad preescolar hasta estudiantes de la escuela secundaria.

¿Cómo perciben los padres el valor de los dispositivos móviles, qué piensan de su uso con objetivos educativos y de recreación, qué opinan de las posibilidades que brindan los móviles? 

En vista del creciente interés en el M-Learning por parte de instituciones educativas, y en la expansión de los modelos de BYOD ("Trae tu propio dispositivo"), los padres pueden llegar a ser aliados clave en este nuevo campo de aprendizaje.

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How A Daring Teacher Promotes Creativity

How A Daring Teacher Promotes Creativity | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
Be a daring teacher! Let every student experience the joy of creativity. Bring a breath of fresh air into your teaching.
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For those who still don't know ;-)
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Language Learning in Virtual Worlds: The Role of Foreign Language and Technical Anxiety | Pasfield-Neofitou | Journal of Virtual Worlds Research

Language Learning in Virtual Worlds: The Role of Foreign Language and Technical Anxiety | Pasfield-Neofitou | Journal of Virtual Worlds Research | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
Language Learning in Virtual Worlds: The Role of Foreign Language and Technical Anxiety
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Worth reading... a good approach towards the issue!

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Movenote - video presentation creator

Movenote - video presentation creator | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it

The Movenote app lets you record video alongside documents or pictures to create an integrated video presentation with slides.   

Creating presentations is easy and fast. Simply record video with your device and swipe to synchronize the slides to the video. Presentations are shared by sending a link to the recipient and can be viewed without the app.


Via Baiba Svenca
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An alternative to Present.me... Added value: The mobile version

Thaisa Ferreira's curator insight, May 4, 7:57 AM

I think it can be highly effective in flipped classrooms.

Ness Crouch's curator insight, May 14, 4:29 PM

This is a great tool. I've downloaded it to my Samsung tablet can't wait to put it to good use!

 

Domitilla Enders's curator insight, May 16, 8:35 AM

Great tool to mix it up in the classroom