THE BRITISH COUNCIL Monday 17th July 2017 Leveraging Arabic Language Learning with Technology: Tips and Tools that Delight and Engage Suzi Bewell Polly Glot Languages Ltd
SKYPE makes sense! (TES) https://www.slideshare.net/suzibewell/primary-video-conferencing-with-skype?qid=206e0929-a0ca-47b5-9fe9-557e833135f9&v=&b=&from_search=8 www.pollyglotlanguages.co.uk
QUIZLET / QUIZLET LIVE https://quizlet.com/ TEACHER https://quizlet.com/live students Let’s have a go!
Advantages of QUIZLET Can be used independently (Quizlet) or in teams (Quizlet Live) Fun and engaging Interactive Breaks up the lesson and allows for reflection Informal assessment tool: what do we currently know / understand (about our international partners)? Quick and easy to prepare Could be done collaboratively with the partner school (dependent on time zone)
PLICKERS https://plickers.com/ website https://plickers.com/cards free cards download Let’s have a go!
Advantages of PLICKERS All of the previous advantages plus … Very quick and easy to prepare FREE! *Only requires one teacher device – iPad / iPhone Allows you to track and monitor pupil progress
www.Classtools.net Arcade game quiz http://www.classtools.net/arcade/201703_F6B3k5 other favourites: FAKEBOOK TWISTER (FAKE TWEETS) DUSTBIN GAME
Advantages of Classtools.net All of the above plus… Huge selection of free tools to choose from Each game / digital tool comes with an example and clear instructions Easy to download and use Can be shared very easily via a blog / VLE / Moodle www.madamebewell.wordpress.com
POST IT NOTE PLENARY What aspects of today’s sessions are you most likely to implement / investigate further going forward? (one take away idea) What help and support do you need (e.g. from the British Council / me / colleagues / ICT equipment) to make this happen? *Using the Post It Note app, we will share the feedback with you all via email after the session.*
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