Brad Patterson, @brad5patterson, ESL teacher and Community Manager at Edulang, talks about online English learning applications. http://www.edulang.com/blog/ Webinar organizado por Internet en el Aula. INTEF. MECD. 26de Abril 2012. http://internetaula.ning.com/

1. Excited to get started… I’m Brad. Feel free to
check out my bio here:
http://www.edulang.com/blog/
(about moi)

2. What we’ll cover
Where are you?

3. What we’ll cover
WE WILL EXPLORE:
1) How is the Internet and elearning changing our
profession, and language-learning industries
2) What is your current use of online learning, flipping
the classroom, moving homework, projects online
3) Edulang’s perspective and materials for
teaching and learning English

4. What you’ll get
YOUR TAKEAWAY
1) Fresh ideas for the classroom
2) A new perspective on your profession and industry
3) The keys to continue learning online with a PLN of
international and diverse techniques and background
4) A bit of fun, and an international perspective from
other contributors in the chatbox

5. TIME OF CHANGE
HOW IS INTERNET, ELEARNING CHANGING OUR PROFESSION

6. TIME OF CHANGE
1) Professional Development
2) Myriad of resources: Free, freemium,
premium
3) New pedagogical reflections
4) Language schools, asynchronous learning

8. Lateral thinking

9. TIME OF CHANGE
Have you experimented with…
1) online learning,
2) flipping the classroom,
3) moving homework, projects online
4) other?

10. TIME OF CHANGE
ENGLISH DIGITAL LEARNING
A HUGE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCING TREMENDOUS GROWTH,
and changing due to:
Open and free
Visibility (and transparency)
Collaboration
FLAT

11. AN AMERICAN LIVING IN PARIS TALKING TO A SPANISH
TIME OF CHANGE
GROUP WHILE ON VACATION SURFING…

12. A very flat world indeed
Edulang’s learners and teachers are also a part of the flat world
add

13. A bit about Edulang
One World. One Shared Language.
Technology serving pedagogy
20 years experience in the creation and publishing
of English learning content including 10 years in
web applications development
Grammar, vocabulary, oral comprehension, and test preparation proficency
Exclusive content created by experienced native professors
Tools for teachers and students to track evolution

14. Pay What You Want
Pay What You Want
500 million English learners worldwide of which 450 million are
left to the side of the market
Minimum price per access is 1USD / 1Euro
Learners/Teachers can contribute more and half goes to charity

15. Technical specifications
Technical specifications
EDULANG’s WEB Applications:
Can be used on any WEB browser - Firefox (33% worldwide market share), IE, Opera,
Safari,Chrome…
NO installation on the users’ computers.
Simple to use. 24 hours a day - worldwide instant access.
Scalable (can be used by several hundred thousands users).
Standard : SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 compatible.
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(easy integration into Learning Management Systems)

16. English Addicts
English Addicts
The only web application offering a daily International English
lesson based on Voice of America (V.O.A.) breaking news
Every day, a NEW lesson based on current events is created by our experienced
writers, following the same original pedagogical structure
1614 lessons available
13 types of accents
3 levels of difficulty
7 themes: Business 248 lessons
Entertainement 193 lessons
Environment 189 lessons
Health & Medecine 248 lessons
Science & Technology 200 lessons
Society 345 lessons
Political issues 191 lessons
Handy search function
An efficient student tracking tool for teachers and trainers
A friendly and intuitive interface

17. TOEIC® TEST Simulator
TEST Simulator
The best preparation for the TOEIC® test
2 test modes : NEW: March 2012 version
• « PRACTICE » (3 tests available in this mode)
- The learner can practice each section of the test separately and there are no time constraints.
- Hints for answers are available and feedback is immediate.
• « TEST » (3 tests available in this mode)
- Simulates real test conditions in timed mode.
- Hints are deactivated. Feedback is only accessible once the test is finished.
« E.C.E - Edulang Certificate of English »
(2 tests available in this mode)
- Timed mode without hints or feedback.
- Provides a TOEIC®-equivalent score.
- Candidates receive a valuable Certificate.

18. TOEFL® TEST Simulator
A unique simulator, that is perfect down to the smallest details:
The same question types and formats
The same academic topics
The same time calculation for all sections
The same navigation specifics
Can be used in 2 modes:
Practice mode: training mode with hints and feedback, and no timer
(This allows learners to prepare at their own pace and receive instant feedback.)
Test mode: simulation of the real TOEFL® iBT test, timed mode.
(This is perfect for helping learners develop their stress and time management skills.)
TEST Simulator is a WEB application that can be found at www.testsimulator.com

19. Key WEB Applications
Key WEB Applications
Edulang on smartphones: SNAPANDA.
For Androïd and Iphone
Uses your phone camera to learn the vocabulary you need now.
Gives definition, synonyms, expressions
Proposes various activities to memorize words

20. Gramster 1 & 2
Gramster 1&2
The leading complete English grammar software
75 key grammar points presented clearly and simply
A unique and efficient way to improve grammar
Hundreds of interactive activities that progress
naturally from beginner to proficient
Hints and feedback for each question
Grammar rules explained according to their communicative uses
Includes tests at the end of each level
Is fully authorable: teachers can modify or extend all exercises

21. Vocabster
Vocabster
The best way to enhance English vocabulary
115 illustrated and interactive vocabulary topics
Focuses on the essential areas needed
from beginner to advanced level
Hints and feedback for each question
Modern communicative approach
Introduces 4000 words related to daily life
and contemporary society
Includes tests at the end of each level
Is fully authorable: teachers can modify or extend all exercises
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22. @brad5patterson brad@edulang.com