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Use of technology in the language classroom
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There are many possibilities for using word clouds in language courses. I've listed around 35 of them here with a few hints on what to do. - preview a presentation or a text - preview the current... Delete the scoop?
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Knowing that creative lessons are the ones that stick, José Picardo gets his Spanish class to write and produce their own virtual stories Delete the scoop?
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Share what you have to say to your followers. Give news, updates, advice, tips, tricks, previews, and more. Share with Facebook and Twitter, and support your broadcasts with trending Topics and imagery. Via Nik Peachey 
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May 21, 6:17 AM
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. 
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May 21, 11:37 PM
Haven't tried this yet, but it looks interesting.
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Any language teacher knows that online translation tools can be a double edged sword. This visual should shed some light on current trends to know about. Delete the scoop?
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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning: 8 Useful Apps for Working on Video Projects on iPa... http://t.co/ej1z9I9HrI #vídeo #technology #mlearning Via Evelyn Izquierdo Delete the scoop?
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As teachers, when we assign a research project, we often focus on the end product: the research essay, presentation, etc. However, students (especially young students) do not automatically know how to conduct meaningful research. Our modern students are used to Googling answers. They have grown accustomed to information being readily available. However, as academics, we know that research isn’t a fast process. It’s slow and deliberate. As a teacher, I need to intentionally slow my students down during this exercise. I do this by breaking down a larger project into more manageable chunks and focusing on the process. Via Nik Peachey
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May 19, 6:11 AM
Some good suggestions here, but I still feel it desn't quite go far enough. I think we also need assignments that require and inspire personal reflection and a degree more critical thinking. 
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Yes, which is what is meant by "plagiarism proof" assignments. I would also add that it is essential to practice paraphrasing and do it effectively by using all four skills. I did a poster presentation on this topic: http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/aisha-ertugrul/preventing-plagiarism-poster
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Aisha I have scooped your poster on Information and digital literacy...
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Improve your English skills. Sign up for free and start reading news articles at your proficiency level! Via Nik Peachey 
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May 20, 4:03 AM
This is a great reading site for all levels. Delete the scoop?
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Los hangouts, videoconferencias que podemos realizar desde Google Plus, capaz de integrarse con Youtube y que ofrece, entre otras muchas cosas, la Via Paz Gonzalo, Dr. Doris Molero Delete the scoop?
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Mobile access to an easy, fast, one-stop-shop for free teaching resources including e-books, audiobooks, quizzes, and games Delete the scoop?
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This paper has two key objectives. Firstly, it seeks to record the technologies in current use by learners of a range of languages at an Australian university in 2011. Delete the scoop?
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VerbBusters is a straight-forward iPad app for learning and practicing recognizing English irregular verbs. VerbBusters supports learners whose native languages are French, Spanish, German, Portuge... Delete the scoop?
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Wikitude is the award winning augmented reality app that allows you to see more. Explore what's around you, find new and interesting places, and more! Via Nik Peachey
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May 14, 5:50 AM
This is a really great example of augmented reality which connects Wikipedia to your local environment. Great for doing research projects into the things that surround you. Just open up the app and point it in any direction. 
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Really useful and I am moving to a new area soon so will come in very handy. Thanks
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Not sure about how to use QR codes or a class wiki to teach languages? Emma Drury has some pointers Delete the scoop?
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ScreenTweet - Awesome Twitter Tool - Check out Teach Amazing for educational technology, web 2.0, and great tips to teach amazing! Delete the scoop?
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Tools, tipps & tricks... everything you should know about screencasting... Delete the scoop?
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What Teachers Need to Know about The New Google Play for Education http://t.co/2dOzaiXkqB via @medkh9 #googleplay #edtech #learning (What Teachers Need to Know about The New Google Play for Education ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning Via Evelyn Izquierdo Delete the scoop?
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A few of my faculty members have been asking about ways they can use Twitter in the classroom recently. As I helped them integrate Twitter into their own classrooms, I started developing a running ... Via Ana Cristina Pratas Delete the scoop?
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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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May 21, 12:32 AM
With more and more schools investing in mobile technology such as iPads and laptops, the problem of how to use them and what exactly is a suitable app to use in the classroom arises. Teacher-produced audio or video podcasts are useful for encouraging autonomy and distance learning outside of the classroom, a commonly employed tool in recent years. The article also looks at MFLtwitterati, a UK-based community of foreign language teachers on Twitter, and many of the things they have to offer. Technology is not going away and language teachers need to embrace its full potential to engage our 21st century learners. Delete the scoop?
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This article addresses criteria for choosing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) games and their implementation in the classroom and other L2 learning environments. The proposal and discussion of a set of such criteria, which include the categories of motivation and flow, clearly defined and spaced goals, game skills and game mechanics, content, story and narrative, multimodality, agency, course integration and scaffolding, and financial, technical, and administrative considerations are the focus of this article. This discussion is followed by the analyses of three examples of COTS games (Buzz, Heavy Rain, and SingStar) which may be suitable in a L2 learning context. Delete the scoop?
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