130 likes | 217 Views
Re-Inventing the language lab: Modern approaches to l2 instruction. Lori Chilcott Williamsville Central School District. Student- Centered Instruction Through technology. Computer Lab iPads Flipped Classroom. Programs and websites we will investigate:. Voki Educreations
E N D
Re-Inventing the language lab: Modern approaches to l2 instruction Lori Chilcott Williamsville Central School District
Student- CenteredInstruction Through technology • Computer Lab • iPads • Flipped Classroom
Programs and websites we will investigate: • Voki • Educreations • Photo Story 3 for Windows
Vokis • Create an avatar that will speak in the target language for up to 60 seconds. • Students can type or speak into a microphone. • Fun and easy! • Can be used in class for vocabulary practice as students listen to each other’s vokis. • http://www.voki.com/create.php
Vokis • http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=9865207&height=267&width=200
Let’s make a Voki! • Follow instructions to create a Voki. • Email yourself the link. • This project cannot be saved. Thelink is used to view presentation. • Limited to 60 seconds of audio. • Not compatible with iPad.
Educreations • Free website – sign up for free! • Make interactive whiteboard presentations. • Use for review, projects and in-class presentations.
www.educreations.com • Here’s a sample! • https://www.educreations.com/
Educreations • Create an account. • View other Educreations
Photo Story 3 for Windows • Free program you can download to your home computer. • Some districts have this program on school computers. • Create stories, and presentations for class.
Photo story 3 for windows • Ideas for classroom use: • Create a cultural Photo Story. • Create a Photo Story to introduce vocab. • Ideas for student projects: • Commercials • “My family” Photo Story • “Clothing catalog”