Thinking SMALL: Training Teachers in Web2.0 Tools for Teaching and Learning EFL Contextualizing webinars within the increasing use of video in education, this talk looked at three categories of webinar usage: peer network development (i.e., different formats and approaches assuming that the tools are accessible within a community of practice) using 3rd party resources, often from publishers and coteaching-an innovative use of webinars to bring the input of remote teachers into K–12 classrooms in Uruguay while also developing the local teacher. Webinars are not, on the face of it, a “new tool,” yet educators continue to build good practice in using webinars both as a sharing platform and a resource. Paul Sweeney, IA TEFL Delegate, Eduworlds Knowledge Ltd Christel demonstrated how using WIDA can take the guesswork out of assessing the content mastery of elementary children. Specifically, Christel focused on presenting the WIDA Can do Descriptors, which link formative content language assessment to specific curriculum content and, most important, to the learner’s level of English competency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Various forms of technology resources were presented that assist teachers in elementary schools in many assessment needs. This section represented the Elementary IS portion on the panel. Students and instructors can use these platforms to interact with each others’ work and give feedback in person or remotely.įormative Assessment via Technology Products in the Elementary Classroom: Examples That Work The students’ smartphones and laptops, when connected through various features of the LMS, can combine to form a mobile writing lab, upload voice recordings, videos, interviews, and other individual and class projects. However, LMSs are multiuser platforms and, when coupled with the students’ own mobile devices, LMSs can be used in many creative ways for instructors and students to interact to enhance learning. Burke, Georgia Institute of TechnologyĬampus-wide Learning Management Systems are used in universities around the country for typical course management functions. Using an LMS With Mobile Devices for Teaching International Graduate Students Features like transcription services help students with stress and intonation. The app maintains a database of recordings so instructors can monitor student progress. Google Voice is phone number, voice mail, and SMS service that promotes fluency through voice recording. Example activities like digital storytelling and roleplaying using Google Earth can help students build fluency and improve pronunciation. Google Earth is a 3D model of the earth that promotes communicative language learning through features such as tours, geotagging, and 360 Cities. This presentation explored two Google applications that can be used to improve oral communication skills: Google Earth and Google Voice. Stephanie Buechele, Iowa State University Suzan next suggested some classroom uses for Popplet and summed up by highlighting that an important 'tool' when exploring any technology and its uses is participating in a face-to-face or virtual Community of Practice. Suzan demonstrated how Popplet, with its web version ( ), allows users to share and collaborate in real-time on mind maps using color coding, drawings, URLs, Flickr, YouTube, and Google Maps. In 'Using Popplet in the Classroom,' Suzan Stamper began by describing her experiences in a Community of Practice on 'Teaching and Learning With Mobile Tablets' in which participants shared experiences using iPads and apps like Popplet. Suzan Stamper, The Hong Kong Institute of Education Below are brief summaries and highlights of the nine presentations offered in the session. The Mobile Apps for Education Showcase provided convention participants with the opportunity to learn more about mobile device applications aligned to best practices for language teaching and learning. Read about the highlights of some of those discussions hethe session. In conjunction with the Elementary Education Interest Section, the CALL-IS presented this session, in which English language professionals explained how they are applying some of the most recent developments in the field to teacher training. CALL Overview: Technology Tools From the Convention by Justin Shewell and Roger DruryĪt the 2013 TESOL Convention in Dallas, Texas, USA, the Computer-Assisted Language Learning Interest Section (CALL-IS) hosted a number of presentations and demonstrations focusing on the use of technology in English language education.

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