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By Sofia Guzzon, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/IIKD4823 Actively Learn is a digital reading platform designed for young adults which can be useful for foreign language learners of English. The platform includes a large amount of ready-made content
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By Angela Lee-Smith, Yale University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/CSEM9469 Introduction Storytelling is an extremely valuable activity for developing students’ language skills. StoryMap is a helpful storytelling tool for language learners to effectively communicate and share place-based digital storytelling that narrates about people,
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By Wenjing Huang, Chinese Teacher, George School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/IGIN6312 Introduction Gamification has been an emerging element in designing exciting and engaging learning experiences for digital native Gen Z students. Escape Rooms (ERs) are a game-based learning approach to break out
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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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