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By Roberta Montella and Dan Nickolai, Saint Louis University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/RVZW4726 One of the most time-consuming tasks of lesson planning is the preparation of pedagogical resources for our language courses. This is especially true when it comes to modifying or
Read MoreBy Wenjing Huang, Chinese Teacher, George School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/IWPS2453 Introduction In language classes, we often use Padlet to create digital boards for brainstorming, group discussions, and quick icebreakers, but now it can do even more. Sandbox is a new feature
Read MoreBy Melissa Azari, United States Air Force Academy; Sandrine Pell, University of Wisconsin Collaborative Language Program; Theresa Schenker, Yale University; Cristina Moon, Chabot College; and Sarah Harmon, Cañada College DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/CBVH9362 Introduction Over the last few years, the app known
Read MoreBy Priya Panday-Shukla, Washington State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/DZWQ2675 Intro I tried Google NotebookLM about a year ago, and I thought it was just another AI tool; now, almost a year later, I have to say that it has emerged as
Read MoreBy Gisele El Khoury, St. Lawrence University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/DGYG6519 Educators constantly seek new tools to enhance language learning and cultural understanding in an increasingly digital world. One such tool, Ubersuggest (a free online search engine optimization (SEO), offers a unique
Read MoreBy Frederick J. Poole, Michigan State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/SECX9198 Introduction Glossing tools allow learners to access quick information about a word, phrase, grammatical structure, or sentence in context. As early as the Medieval periods monks were known to add glosses
Read MoreBy Wenjing Huang, Chinese Teacher, George School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/OSEH3009 Introduction Curipod is an interactive lesson tool that uses AI to help educators to create classroom activities like polls, quizzes, and drawings. Name of the tool Curipod URL https://curipod.com/ Primary purpose
Read MoreBy Karen Villalba, Universidad del Norte DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/ULXQ9260 The field of language learning is undergoing a significant transformation with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This shift has the potential to enhance the foreign language learning process by offering improved
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Enkin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/IWXB4020 Collaborative 3D spaces (also referred to as “metaverses”) are virtual environments that are accessible through desktop or immersive VR. They can offer numerous benefits to language students, including increasing enjoyment and decreasing
Read MoreBy Dr. Mahmoud Amer, Professor of Arabic and TESOL at West Chester University of Pennsylvania DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/WGGR8986 Name of the tool YouGlish URL https://youglish.com/ Primary purpose of the tool Allows users to search the captioned text of YouTube videos; Enables
Read MoreBy Laura Bigler, Murray City School District, Utah DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/GTXA1832 Introduction Book Creator is a web-based platform that can be used to create easily customizable multimodal presentations or books. I chose to explore this platform because, as an educator, I
Read MoreBy Carla Rivera Matos, Mountain Vista High School and Araceli De Robles, South Elgin High School . DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/ZKVB9359 Introduction At this year’s ACTFL conference, we stumbled upon the Speakable booth at the Exhibit Hall. Here we got the chance
Read MoreBy Katie Lattin, Spanish Teacher, East Valley High School, WA DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/VYUP9263 Introduction Like many language educators, I have struggled to find authentic resources that fit a specific theme, lesson, and/or skill level for use in the classroom. Lectia, which
Read MoreBy Macon Looper, Asheville High School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/FIST4644 Introduction I am a big proponent of leading a student-centered classroom where I am able to provide students with voice and choice, allowing them to take agency in their learning. This past
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