1. Online Language Learning Approaches Jessamine Cooke-Plagwitz Associate Professor of German; Coordinator, Foreign Language IT Graduate Certificate Program, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures

2. Why Incorporate Online Tools? Who are our students? How do we get and maintain their attention? How can we build their motivation? What tools are available that meet our criteria? 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching

3. Teaching Millennials Tend to jump around from one idea or thought to another Expect sensory-laden environments Prefer their graphics before their text Want instant results and frequent rewards Prefer “random access” Function best when networked (Prensky, 2001; Watson, 2010) 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching

4. Engaging Learners “A rendezvous between learning and the digital tools and techniques that excite students." - Linda Deneen 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching

5. Engaging Learning is … Relevant Participatory Collaborative Challenging 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching The learner understands how the materials are related to their language curriculum Learners are participants in the learning process. They interact with the content, each other, and the instructor. They are involved in decisions related to their learning. Students work together to solve problems, practice new skills, and create products that demonstrate their learning. Students are more likely to become engaged with learning activities when working toward a challenging, but reasonably achievable, goal.

6. Engaging Millennials Provide Variety Provide Color Provide Multimedia Provide Community Provide Feedback Provide Support 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching

7. Video Willmot et al (2012) show that video can inspire and engage students when incorporated into student-centred learning activities through: – increased student motivation – enhanced learning experience – development of learner autonomy – enhanced team working and communication skills – a source of evidence relating to skills for interviews – learning resources for future cohorts to use 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching

8. Video Tools Tubechop – cut YouTube videos and use only the portion you need Masher – mix photos, music, text, and special effects to create videos Stupeflix – similar to Masher DotSub – Free tool for adding subtitles to uploaded videos Animoto – Create slideshows from your uploaded photos and videos (free education license) 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching

9. Animoto www.animoto.com Use your own media Easy, user-friendly interface Great for collaborative student projects – Education Samples: https://animoto.com/blog/education/ed ucation-videos/ https://animoto.com/blog/education/ed ucation-videos/ 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching

10. Online Quizzes Hillman (2012) notes that online quizzes lead to positive learning outcomes through: – motivating students to complete assignments – increasing participation in class discussions – improving retention of learned materia l 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching

11. Popular Quiz Sites Quiz Maker – create interactive quizzes and surveys (Free basic account) Quizlet – same as above, but access to materials created by other users as well (free basic account – inexpensive educator license) Gnowledge – Free collaborative site for creation and management of tests and assignments 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching

12. Quizlet www.quizlet.com Make and share your own quizzes or games, flashcards, etc. Easy user interface Share your creations or incorporate existing materials into your curriculum 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching

13. Multimedia Collages and Interactive Pages Embi (2011) finds that interactive visual platforms engage learners by: – Encouraging creative self-expression – Integrating learners’ knowledge and skills – Motivating learners’ desire to explore topics – Fostering teamwork and collaboration 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching

14. Interactive Applications ThingLink – add interactivity to images Padlet – organize and present a variety of media on a virtual wall Glogster – Create media-rich interactive posters 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching

15. ThingLink www.thinglink.com Excellent tool for the millennial student Encourages collaboration Create interactive images and videos and share online – Samples: – https://www.thinglink.com/scene/710250568685191169 https://www.thinglink.com/scene/710250568685191169 – https://www.thinglink.com/scene/708344154123403264 https://www.thinglink.com/scene/708344154123403264 – https://www.thinglink.com/scene/391621925148819458 https://www.thinglink.com/scene/391621925148819458 – https://www.thinglink.com/scene/694813828797431810 https://www.thinglink.com/scene/694813828797431810 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching

16. Glogster www.glogster.com Excellent tool for digital storytelling Students can engage creatively with knowledge and develop digital literacy skills multimedia tool for enhancing presentation skills Encourages collaboration 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching

17. Fun Glogs Portuguese Mandarin Spanish French Japanese Professional Development 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching

18. Want to see more? Write to me: jpcooke@niu.edujpcooke@niu.edu Follow me: @jplagwitz on Twitter 11/06/2015 New Ideas in Foreign Language Teaching