Why should technology be integrated in

language learning?
 Why should technology be integrated in
language learning?
• Complements the teaching tools in the classroom

• Motivates and encourages students

• Promotes interactivity and collaboration within learning

• Facilitates managing and monitoring student progress

• Creates a unique learning experience for the teacher as the students

What features should be considered when
selecting a technology tool?
What features should be considered when
selecting a technology tool?

• Aligns with your objectives

Bloom Digital Taxonomy

Link for detailed plans

Visual Blooms Web 2.0 Taxonomy

https://tsheko.wordpress.com/2009/03/02/visual
-blooms-web-20-taxonomy/

https://sites.google.com/site/iowacorecei/bloom-s-interactive-pyramid
SAMR Model by Dr. Ruben Puentedura
What features to keep in mind when selecting
a technology tool?

• Fosters learners’ engagement and interaction

• Caters to the different needs of students

• Accessibility of tools in your own “tech landscape”

• User-friendly (learn how to use and teach it effectively)

Spot a technology students are already using.

How do you use YouTube in your classroom?
 Use YouTube as a Language Learning Tool
• Search for language learning resources like videos or songs in target
language

• Upload your own videos (own YouTube channel) for flipped classes

• Students to create their own videos (Vlogging)

• Suitable for low-tech classes and remedial lessons

Have you ever tried to customize the videos to
conduct you lesson? How?
EDpuzzle
• Formative assessment tool for flipped classroom
• Create interactive online videos by embedding either open-ended or
closed ended questions (mcqs, fill in the gaps, true/ false, short answers)
audio notes, or comments on a video).
EDpuzzle
• Share new grammar and vocabulary.

• Check for listening or reading

comprehension.

• Start a debate.

 Empower learners.

 Foster learners’ autonomy.

 Develop creative communicator.

EdPuzzle SAMR Model:
• Substitution: Test on paper
• Augmentation: Addition of teacher’s narration into the video to clarify
concepts
• Modification: Incorporation of close and open-ended questions
Creation and exchange of their videos by learners for
feedback
• Redefinition: Sharing learners EdPuzzle videos with people around the
world for their response to their questions or feedback,
and analyze the data.
https://blogs.umass.edu/onlinetools/assessment-centered-tools/edpuzzle/
Which tools do you use to create
educational videos?
Eltapk https://www.youtube.com/user/saimaabedi
Flipgrid
CREATIVE, ENGAGING & INTERACTIVE
• Allows self-expression by recording
audio clip, add uploading photos,
making short videos and replying one
another
• Enhances creativity
• Makes differentiation fun
Use Flipgrid in your Class

Welcome back to school activity Show what you know!

30-second book talk challenge Debate about a topic!

Reading response/ review Reflect on a lesson or unit

Exit tickets or Learning Log Advice to next year’s class

How do you plan to incorporate flipgrid in your
lessons?
How often do you prepare quizzes for your
students?
Quizlet

An Online Management Tool

for Vocabulary

Learn vocabulary through

repetition (drilling),
games, images (Memory
Hooks) or practice tests
Quizlet

Flash cards link https://quizlet.com/_6ul3vo

Test link https://quizlet.com/414170340/test
How do you share resources with your
students?
Padlet
• Shares resources images, links, documents, presentations, videos and
voice recordings, practice exercises
• Revisit and Review Resources anytime.
• Allows learners to collaborate online like initiating a discussion or debate.
Ways to Use Padlet
What challenges do you anticipate for
integrating padlet in your lesson?
Collaborative Projects
Google Docs
• Includes an online word processor,
spreadsheet, and presentation editor

• Can develop and/or edit documents online,

while working with others

• Used for collaboration in assignments, projects,

newsletters, and blogs

• Can provide immediate feedback and keep a

track of students’ participation
SAMR MODULE: Does google docs enhance or
transform learning?
What do you think ‘vialogue’ cover?
Vialogues

Allows you to embed a video within a chat

feature
• Upload own videos, or embed a video clips.
• Create a vialogue and make it public
• Ask for polls, or scaffold in comments and
pose questions
• Share projects (skits, debates, presentations) and receive feedback.
How do you think an audio software supports
language learning?
Audacity
• Free, open source, audio software

• Easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows,

Mac and other operating systems
 Audacity as a Language Teaching Tool

Listening
Grammar comprehension Pronunciation
Point Dictogloss (modelling and
(receiving,
(drilling or understanding, drilling)
inferring)
remembering)

Oral
production
activities
 Audacity for Enhancement of
Create authentic audio
resources
Language Skills
Creating
Recording Personal
Telephone Recording
Audio Interviews
Calls Messages

Produce target language

Presenting
Creating Composing Radio
Podcast Songs Program
References
https://www.cae.net/5-benefits-using-new-techonology-language-learning/

https://www.schoology.com/blog/samr-model-practical-guide-edtech-integration

https://www.commonsense.org/education/videos/introduction-to-the-samr-model

https://support.edpuzzle.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012143932-How-to-flip-your-classroom-with-Edpuzzle

http://ditchthattextbook.com/2017/06/02/catch-the-flipgrid-fever-15-ways-to-use-flipgrid-in-your-class/

https://padlet.com/Tsisana/4i7g7j9qaoh3

https://www.emergingedtech.com/2010/11/google-docs-why-teachers-and-students-should-be-using-them-
for-course-work/

https://support.vialogues.com/knowledgebase/articles/21281-how-can-i-use-vialogues-in-my-classroom