Teaching and Learning English through Technology

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Some new for language teachers to explore; ours use Quia.

This is an interesting free app for creating short audio broadcasts, like a mobile audio Twitter feed. Nice way to get students listening and speaking.

We definitely need help to decide what app will work best for any given context. It is great to learn from other teachers how they are using apps in an actual classroom. 

Use information for teachers and students!

This appears to be an effective and practical article.

Oke - if you work in the corporate world there is just no escaping from having to create powerpoints at one point or another. You might as well create amzing one's while your at it. Here are some handy tips, do's & don'ts worth looking at

A useful ebook for integrating iPads into the classroom

Interesting research.

I am once again grateful for all of the educators willing to share resources with the rest of us.  Nik has provided an insightful publication on the use of iPads in the classroom. 

Research shows that mind maps (graphic organizers) are effective during all stages of learning. You can use them as an introduction to a unit, during the unit for continued note taking, or at the conclusion as a formative assessment to make sure your students truly understand the material.

I use mind mapping all the time and look definitely look into these apps. 

Save time working on Google Docs by learning these shortcuts.

Real tool for flipping a classroom

Excellent, this looks to be really useful and quite timely.

Great resource for flipping the classroom.

Every now and then the iPad needs a little TLC to keep it in tip top condition. These are worthwhile and simple hints on how to keep your iPad running at its best speed.

for Google fans..., a feast!

Just when we thought Social Media was a fad!

This is a really useful cloud based tool for converting file types. It can be so annoying if you are working with large groups and not everyone has the same software, so this can really help with the problem.

...love the video of Nancy Durate

add your insight...

Nice tool!

Try using this set up on an interactive whiteboard with set text....

For some reason computer programing as a career seemed to take a back seat to other math/science/computer careers, esp.during the late 90s. Now it is time to get back to that, a million programers needed in the next 10 years is a great opportunity for many kids, I hope they do more to target more girls, not just boys.

Great insights from some faces my students can really relate to. The video really captivated my student's attention and got them excited about learning to code and the possibilities it can lead them into. Thanks for sharing and I will pass on again!

screencast tool comparisons. The table is extremely simple and useful for begginers in screencasting.

Great comparison !!

The voting 'eggs' in the suitcase, where each needed to be programmed, are obsolete.  Students and teachers can use their web devices to quickly set up polls and other interactive feedback quickly and easily with web based options, of which this is one of the simplest.  For iPad users, check out NearPod, Socrative, or Doceri, each with its own feature ist, to see which works best for you!  It can be difficult to move from traditonal modes of presentation to building interaction into instruction, but I am trying to plan future PD courses using this type of technology.  I would love feedback from teachers and professional development specialists about what works, pitfalls to look out for, and any other resources that you may suggest.

With thanks to Nic Peachey

This looks like a nice tool to collect your students' opinions. Thanks, Nick, for sharing.

If you´re a professor, that´s for you!