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Using BYOD in World Languages Classrooms
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Cellphones in the Classroom? YES!
ACTFL 2013 Orlando, FL Michelle Olah
While you are waiting...
If you have a smart phone or iPad, Please...
Go to App Store (apple) or Google Play/Android Market and search for aQR Reader (Kaywa is one brand)
Download free app
Ask me for help if needed :)
World Languages Technology Consultants
Orlando, FL
Michelle Olah
Twitter: michelleola
hPinterest: olahmich
Why? (I’ll be brief)
Enhances student creativity
Allows students to communicate outside of the classroom
Provides opportunities for student collaboration
Requires students to think critically to evaluate resources
Engages and motivates students to Communicate in the TARGET
Language!
BYOD
BYOD
Why allow BYOD?
(bring your own device) :)
*They are powerful computers*They are instant recording labs*They are an organizational tool*They can be used ‘on demand’*Students already have them*Students already know how to use them
BUT...
*It’s not allowed at my school*Not all students have one*Students will cheat*It will be a distraction *Students will use them when they aren’t supposed to
My 2 cents
Mange BYOD like you would any
other classroom management
issue
Which tools should I use?
FIRST, decide what you want to
do…THEN pick the right tool
Use BYOD in formative assessments to inform instruction, identify potential gaps in knowledge or misunderstandings, and encourage student self reflection on what they know.
Some good tools for this - Poll Everywhere, Socrative, Padlet, and Infuse Learning.
Formative assessmentsFormative assessments
Poll Everywhere Free Student Response System
Multi-platform! Texting or web
To respond
using website:
Go to: PollEv.com/actfl2013mobileAnswer the posted question
To respond
using text
๏ Open your texting window (like you are going to text a friend)
๏ The number you are going to text is: 37607
๏ In your message box you will type the number that
corresponds with your desired response.
How to use Poll Everywhere?
• Preview a topic - find out what they know and are interested in
• Review yesterday’s topic
• Quick comprehension check on what was just learned
• Exit ticket
• Team building/collaboration
Easy access to ANYTHING from your smart phone or
tablet!
TextText
QR CodesQR Codes
Websites
Websites
Getting info to your students - FUN, FAST and
EASY
QR CodesIt is a 3D bar code encoded with information
The information can be text, a website, contact info, etc.
All you need is a “smart” phone, ipod or ipad with a camera, and a QR code reader
It links something physical to the online world
It’s EASY...
First...
Download Kaywa (or other QR code)
Reader from
Second...Scan the code to
access the information
No more long URLs...
My Contact info Our Website Make your own
How can we use QR codes in the World Languages
Classroom?Scavenger hunts in the Target Language
Put website and additional resources on vocabulary list/homework - students can then access them ANYTIME with their cell phones.
Link to youtube video, Quia practice page, etc.
Promote your language dept.
Add voice with http://qrvoice.net
Summative assessments
Let students show you what they know using their mobile device!
Web based and Mobile (Apple and Android)
Text and/or video
High Quality works of art in MINUTES
Animoto
Animoto Project
1. Download the Animoto App2. Log in Information:Username: [email protected] Password: animoto3. Create your video!
You have 15 minutes to:*Take 5 pictures and/or
videos*Add text and music
*EVERYONE must participate in some way
Goal: Create an Verbacious
Video!
Steps:
Tellagami
Apple and Android App
Demonstrate Interpersonal Speaking
ThingLink
Demonstrate understanding of practices, products and perspectives of target
culture
worldlangtech
Thank you!Please go to
www.wltechconsultants.com or ACTFL community to
access handouts and presentation
