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By Shutan Dong, Boston University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/UXQB1924 Introduction TalkAbroad is a virtual exchange service provider connecting students with native speakers from various countries. It currently offers conversations in nine languages (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, and English).
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By Wenjing Huang, Chinese Teacher, George School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/AEST2819 Introduction Have you ever thought about a digital scavenger hunt? GooseChase is an online platform that helps to run real-world scavenger hunts. It was co-created by GooseChase CEO, Andrew Cross, who
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By Wenjing Huang, Mandarin Teacher, George School, Newtown, PA. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/LISZ1495 Introduction Virtual Reality, or VR, is a computer-generated simulation of an environment or 3-dimensional image where people can interact in a seemingly real way. When we talk
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Edwige Simon, Ph.D., Online Learning and Instructional Technology Director at the International Center for Language Studies, Washington DC. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/ZBAX1081 Name of tool Elixir for Oculus Quest 2 URL http://elixir.magnopus.com/ Primary purpose VR experience for interpretive listening Cost The
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By Wenjing Huang, Mandarin Teacher, Wildwood School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/ZWIF7368 Introduction Blooket is a fairly new website in the world of online quiz options for educators. As an online gamification tool, it now has twelve different game styles to engage students,
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By Wenjing Huang, Mandarin Teacher, Wildwood School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/WNUK5557 Introduction ChatterPix is a simple and fun app to use: simply take any photo, draw a line to make a mouth on the photo, then record your voice and share your
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By Anna Carson, Director, Foreign Language Division, International Center for Language Studies, Washington, D.C. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/HPWN7677 Name of Tool Readlang.com Teacher Support https://readlang.com/teachers Access Web-based, or via iOS or Android Pricing Free version (unlimited single words translations)
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By Wenjing Huang, Mandarin Teacher, Wildwood School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/PJSZ1996 Introduction Canva is a graphic design platform for users to create presentations, posters, infographics, social media posts, logos, certificates, videos, and other visual content that includes thousands of templates to use.
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By Wenjing Huang, Mandarin Teacher, Wildwood School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/CYYC5955 Introduction Gimkit is a website and a digital game-based platform for both students and teachers. Gimkit was created by a public high school student in his junior year as a school
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By Wenjing Huang, Mandarin Teacher, Wildwood School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/DCKB3603 Introduction Classkick is a tool that teachers can use to replace paper assignments. Students can work on these assignments with their laptops, Chromebooks, or iPads, while getting help from teachers and
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By Maureen Lamb, M.Ed., Kingswood Oxford School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/MOYQ2376 In spring 2020, on a tight budget, I had to figure out a way to replicate the many activities I did with students in my Latin classes using individual mini whiteboards
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By Wenjing Huang, Mandarin Teacher, Wildwood School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/WKCD4771 Introduction Lingt is a website and a tool for language teachers to create various assignments about any topic for all levels of learners. It was originally founded by two college students
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By Megan Jeffrey, National Foreign Language Center DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/OYEG3711 With the market already heavily saturated with language learning apps, why create another? This was the first question that the National Foreign Language Center asked when developing Lectica, a new free
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By Amanda Romjue, Emory & Henry College, and Bhavya Singh, Teacher Training Institute, New York University. Hindi Facilitator, California Language Teachers’ Association (CLTA) DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/HCIV7603 Introduction Mote is a Chrome browser extension that promises “fast, friendly voice messaging” and
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