MFL & ICT A-Z University of Cumbria Jan 2015

2.  understand the reasons behind
using technology in the classroom
 be aware of some theories
surrounding technology in the
classroom
 know different tools that you
could start to use in your practice

4. https://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/I2dpmwN35lV9QYq

5. • SAMR model
Using an online word
processor
Electronically sharing
the page with a
classmate
S/Ts can collaborate in
one doc/use comments
feature
Connecting to another
classroom, use the
extra features eg chat

6. But…
• SAMR encourages use of technology at
redefinition level.
• You, the professional, know what is best
for your students
• Sound pedagogical thinking should guide
what technology you are going to use
• Let the pedagogy guide you NOT the
technology

7. • technology and pedagogy…

8. • TPACK model
http://tpack.org
Reproduced by permission of the publisher, © 2012 by tpack.org

9. Technology
• …is used to improve educational
outcomes
• …helps students to develop transferable
skills and become more inquisitive
• …increases opportunities for both
independent work and collaboration…
• ..motivates and enthuses
http://media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/doc/e/using%20technology%20to%20improv
e%20teaching%20and%20learning%20in%20secondary%20schools.doc

11. Animoto
• free
• video/presentation
• share
• add music
AudioBoo
• create sound files
• mobile app

12. Blogs
• free
• share thoughts
• read other’s ideas
• find out about good practice
• collect them in one place through
using RSS feeds ( Feedly)
To get you
started:
My blog
James Stubbs
Jose Picardo
Rachel Smith
Clare Seccombe

13. ClassDojo
• free
• behaviour management system
• pupils can earn points and lose points
• accessible via desktop or mobile device
• pupil access and pupil avatars

14. Dropbox
• free
• share folders with groups/individuals
• the more people you invite, the more space
you have
• MFL Twitterati folders (Spanish, French,
German and general)
• Alternatives > OneDrive, GoogleDrive

15. Diigo & Delicious bookmarks
• free
• bookmarking online
• can share and follow lists
• have created an MFL revision list for pupils
• reduce bookmarks using tag feature

16. Edmodo – class platform
• free
• create class groups for pupils
• communicate with teacher or pupils
• looks like Facebook
• share messages, documents, links, set
assignments etc
• Alternatives: Google Classroom, Moodle, VLE

17. Flipped learning
• create learning materials to be accessed
from home
• lesson time is spent going deeper into the
content, allowing the teacher to check the
level of learning
www.languagesresources.wordpress.com – see for more info

18. Google
• searching specifically using filetype: doc/ppt
etc
• Google apps –videos, maps, drive, mail, classroom
Glogster
• make interactive posters
• educational accounts available

19. HotPotatoes
• free
• make different types of games
• can publish on blog or website eg.
languagesonline.org.uk
• examples on my site

20. iPad, iTunes, iPod, iPhone
• phenomenal apps – favourites include
wordreference, linguascope, cartoon makers,
voice recorders
• GCSE material made by teachers for free in
iTunes

21. Jing
• share and create screencasts, images and
videos
• collaborate
• free
• snagit and camtasia are run by the same
people that do more detailed things

22. Kerboodle
• electronic resources linked to AQA Nelson
Thornes text books, subscription only (Now
OUP)
• KS3-5
• audio visual, soundfiles, downloadable
worksheets, supports and supplements the
textbook
• eBook with links to Kerboodle files

23. Kahoot
• instant response system > quiz tool
• uses any device and a website (not an app)
• engaging and motivating
• Teacher can download responses at the end to
check responses

24. • language resources sites
• languagesresources
• languagesonline
• linguascope
• atantot
• Lightbulb languages
• TES resource bank
• lingt

25. my Languages Online
• department for Education
• games and activities
• scoreboard
• free

26. News
• authentic materials
• can change language
• includes videos and transcripts
• other news sites eg El País, 20 minutes
• authentic websites offer a wealth of material

27. Oye, Zut, Gut, Zut Jnr
• free after 4pm, minimal cost
• games and interactive exercises

28. Prezi
• make presentations
• linear, non-linear
• zooms in and out
• can add images, videos and hyperlinks

29. Padlet
• put virtual post-its on a wall
• great for feedback or collecting ideas
• MFL collection of reading and listening tips
for the GCSE exam
• LinoIt is an alternative

30. Pinterest
• collect ideas which are pinned on a board
• find useful
articles/posters/infographics/cultural info
• categorise
• share with others
• search others’
• @spanishsam or look at who I follow eg
@lisibo

31. Quizlet
• vocabulary learning
• can create own quizzes and classes
• can monitor who is playing/accessing
• can add pre-existing lists to your classes

32. Routes Into Languages
• useful promotional resources
• careers information
• MFL events locally and nationally
• spelling bee, film courses etc
• supported by local universities

33. Storybird
• make and tell stories
• great for younger students
• MFL storybird wiki

34. Socrative
• test and immediate response system
• pupils login via a code (no sign up
required)
• answer a series of questions
• system logs responses and teacher can
download

35. Twitter
• follow other educators and linguists
• tweet and share ideas
• best CPD around!
• @spanishsam
• protect your tweets?

36. Triptico
• free to download to a computer
• timers, quizzes and other games
• fun, engaging

37. Voki
• create avatars that speak
• add voice by typing or uploading a sound file
• make the character look however you want

38. Word clouds : Wordle, ImageChef, Tagxedo
• see blog post on different ways to use them
in the classroom

39. Xtranormal
• free basic plan
• create videos and add voice

40. YouTube
• authentic materials
• music, film
• grammar help
• share with the world
• alternatives: TeacherTube, TES
video,teachersmedia.co.uk
• download videos using Zamzar

41. Zondle
• games
• teachers can make and share pre-made games
• all topics
• free

43. Padlet
• http://padlet.com/samantha_broom/uoc
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• Go to the URL above
• Give some feedback on today´s session
and what you plan to do next
• Double click anywhere to post something

44. Something to try today
• sign up to twitter (and follow me,
@spanishsam)
• start your own blog with what you have
learnt today
• play some games on Zondle, MYLO,
languagesonline or Oye/Zut/Gut
• Make your own animated video using
animoto or xtranormal
• create a storybird

45. Sign up to Quizlet using a username
that you would be happy for students to
see (mine is MrsBroom)
Browse through some of the vocab lists
that already exist – maybe look at mine!
Try to make a vocab list of your own
Can you create a class?
How would you have pupils find your
vocabulary list?