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Real Life Problem Solving

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Nice reflection on the use of everyday life issues to foster the communicative use of Engllish

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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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What is the future of technology in education?

What is the future of technology in education? | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
Forget devices, the future of education technology is all about the cloud and anywhere access.
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How has technology transformed the role of a teacher?

How has technology transformed the role of a teacher? | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
Technology allows students to become more independent in the classroom. But is the change from teacher to facilitator a positive move for the profession? Mike Britland is firmly in favour
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Worth reading, especially for those who have not noticed the change ;-)

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7 of the Best Channels on YouTube for Teachers

7 of the Best Channels on YouTube for Teachers | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
There are a whole host of fantastic channels on YouTube for teachers out there with great educational content to take advantage of. Here are 7 of the best.
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Good sources of materials for our projects!!

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Create A Free Online Portfolio Website | Dunked

Create A Free Online Portfolio Website | Dunked | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
Dunked makes creating your online & mobile portfolio website super simple. Showcase your design, illustration, photography and other creative work on any device.

Via Ana Cristina Pratas, Pilar Pamblanco
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Showcase your evolution as a learner... or as a teacher

malek's curator insight, June 10, 6:58 AM

The eye can't not mistake the elegant simplicity of Dunked, and the scope for customisation is breathtaking! ...

AnnaB's curator insight, June 10, 9:30 AM

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25 Ways To Use Pinterest With Bloom's Taxonomy

25 Ways To Use Pinterest With Bloom's Taxonomy | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
Recently, I've been spending quite a bit of my time researching how to use Pinterest in the classroom in a way that is meaningful and relevant. I've posted a couple of articles about Pinterest befo...

Via Beth Dichter
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Pinterest is a vast source of possibilities for the classroom... here's a good article with different ways to make the best of it.

Ruth Bass's curator insight, May 27, 10:22 AM

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Bonnie Bracey Sutton's curator insight, June 12, 7:32 AM

Excellent...

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Tons of Classroom Examples Using Augmented Reality

Tons of Classroom Examples Using Augmented Reality | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it

Augmented reality allows someone to add another layer to an existing image.  For example, imagine holding your phone over a poster on the wall as if you were going to take a photo of that poster, and then instantly a video starts playing to offer you additional information about that particular poster.  Pretty cool, right?  The first time it happens, it seems like magic.


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Aurasma is just one possibility... but really good. What we probably need is examples of usage for AR... so here you are!

ManufacturingStories's curator insight, May 30, 2:29 PM

Watch the tutorial videos or download the guides.  This is a great tool that both teachers and students will enjoy.

Monica Goddard's comment, June 4, 3:20 PM
Good examples of using Aurasma in the classroom. Trying to think of ways to use in the business world.
Cheng Gang's curator insight, June 5, 10:51 AM

非常多的案例,值得一看

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Teaching Tips 2: Using Flashcards in the Classroom

How do you use flashcards in your class? Watch Vikki, and then download activities, tools and more to use in your own classroom. Useful links & resources Fla...
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Never too late to learn about using flashcards... nice approach!!

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

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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.

Audrey's comment, June 9, 6:22 PM
This is really effective
Nicholas Fragkias's comment, June 11, 12:28 AM
Nice
Robin Caldwell's curator insight, June 11, 11:25 AM

digital age learning

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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.

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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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English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

English Language & Usage Stack Exchange | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
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NIce, clear and useful site for learners, especially young adults!

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Five Reasons I Love Using QR Codes in My Classroom

Five Reasons I Love Using QR Codes in My Classroom | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
There are so many tools that educators can use to get students interested and engaged in their work. Like most teachers today, I integrate technology into my instruction everyday. I'm lucky to work i
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Good initial insight for newbies!!

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National Gallery of Art | NGA Images

National Gallery of Art | NGA Images | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
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Perfect source of free images for our ESL lessons as well as for our students' projects. More than 25.000 images available

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Picture This: 5 Ways Teachers Can Use Instagram in the Classroom

Picture This: 5 Ways Teachers Can Use Instagram in the Classroom | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
Extending on our post last month about why Instagram can have a place in the classroom, Using Instagram in an Educational Context, this week we delve into

Via Luísa Lima
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Instagram ia a powerful app so widespread that we can't neglect its potential in class... here's a list of possible things we can do with it in class

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Future Models of Learning - Debate

Future Models of Learning - Debate | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it

Does new technology conflict with or complement established teaching and learning? What is the impact on the teaching profession as we have traditionally known it? Will the power of the internet, with new innovations such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), create an unstoppable ‘avalanche’ of education reform, or are these reforms a false revolution? Can the value of face-to-face quality learning and student-teacher relationships ever really be questioned, at any level of education? Will the class room, lecture theatre, and traditional notion of education space – schools and universities – be usurped by a screen, online and distance learning, or alternative spaces such as the workplace, home, or concert-hall?


Via Nik Peachey
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Food for thought! I think we can't underestimate these new trends breaking into our classrooms... at least in order to be able to see if they will definitely come here to stay.

Nalya Ovshieva's curator insight, June 12, 3:38 AM

Two models of learning are advanced: modernistic and traditional. The former is slanted towards younger teachers, whereas the latter -  towards  senior  ones. The debate on future models of learning can be briefly recapped as "virtual versus real-life education".

Reuven Werber's curator insight, June 12, 4:18 AM

Deep discussion about digital learning models

Kim Flintoff's curator insight, June 18, 9:48 PM

The discussion is more than a hour so make sure you're comfortable before you start viewing.

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An Illustration of Flipped Classroom: The Full Picture

The Flipped Classroom: The Full picture is not about watching videos as homework.


Via JackieGerstein Ed.D.
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Clear approach... just what some of us need :-)

Barbara Delaney's comment, May 31, 5:56 AM
My model of a flipped classroom has evolved into a more blended model of learning over the last year. What I see key to the definition to a flipped classroom is the teacher using technology to save classroom time allowing for more active learning in the classroom.
David Donat's curator insight, June 1, 5:14 PM

És un bon enfoc per explicar les claus de la "classe girada". I en molt pocs minuts.

Marie Picon's curator insight, June 17, 11:46 AM

Se explica la flipped class de forma sencilla y clara

 

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Ozge Karaoglu's Blog - Secret Message in a Picture: Mozaiq

Ozge Karaoglu's Blog - Secret Message in a Picture: Mozaiq | 2.0 Tools... and ESL | Scoop.it
Secret messages have been used since the ancient times. Today, I would like to introduce you a ... http://t.co/0bZWj7tlQW #esl #efl #ELT
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Mozaiq is really a catchy app that will let you engage your students in solving puzzles and enigmas... really worth a look!!!

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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

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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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