My favourite ESL mobile apps June 2013 Aga Palalas (updated)
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My favourite ESL mobile apps June 2013 Aga Palalas (updated)
- 1. Agnieszka (Aga) Palalas, Ed.D. May 6, 2013 1
- 2. Audience poll Introduction to Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) Who, where, and why of MALL apps What and how of MALL apps Built-in tools and apps Examples of my favourite apps Q&A 2
- 3. What smartphone are you currently using? A. iPhone B. Android C. Blackberry D. Other E. I don’t have one 3
- 4. Have you used smartphones in your teaching? Yes/No 4
- 5. Augment (in the MALL context) A. Complicate B. Enhance, extend C. Enlarge ◦ Could be done with Polleverywhere or Socrative 5
- 6. 6 • Knowledge construction, skill development and performance support • Learners participate across locations, times and contexts (inside and outside the classroom) • Enabled by portable devices and web connectivity • flexible on-demand access to learning materials, experts, peers and other resources • tools to create content and interact with peers, experts, learning systems and supports, and the environment in which the learning is occurring • M-learning devices: handheld, highly portable, connected, always-on, personal …contingent on needs and context Mobile learning defined
- 7. Augment in-class/out-of-class instruction and practice Communication support, immediacy of communication (incl. speech and data-sharing) Portable and flexible (whenever, wherever), fitting into learners’ lives (productive ‘dead’ time) Access to language resources, supports, scaffolding Access to mentors, tutors and others learners on-the-move Bite-sized e-learning resources delivered to learners; spaced learning Situated language practice (embedded in real language situations) 7
- 8. Augment in-class/out-of-class instruction and practice Enhanced motivation by context-inspired authentic content and challenge Creativity, fun, engagement (tools for student-generated materials) Rehearsal and practice in a less threatening environment Student-centred and personalized learning Capturing of data, record of learning processes Assessment tools, peer and expert evaluation and feedback exchange Flexible collaboration 8
- 9. Teachers and learners, other speakers of English Individual and collaborative In-class and out-of-class Using innovative tools 9
- 10. Built-in tools ◦ e-mail ◦ web browser ◦ audio and video player ◦ voice recorder ◦ camera – photo and video recording ◦ notes ◦ SMS/texting ◦ GPS 10
- 11. Audio and video player (“iPod”) ◦ podcasts ◦ audiobooks ◦ YouTube videos Voice recorder (Voice Memos, Record) ◦ record and share speech sample ◦ Record parts of the class – replay, rehearse ◦ create mini-stories ◦ record speech for feedback Camera – photo and video recording ◦ capture communicative situations ◦ record speech sample for evaluation ◦ be creative, e.g., role-play, stand-up comedy 11
- 12. Mobile apps (web-based and native) ◦ Feedback, polling, student response system Polleverywhere, Socrative ◦ Vocabulary acquisition Dictionary.com, WWAudioUS, Flashcard Machine, Flashcards ◦ Speaking and Listening (phloging, pronunciation) Audioboo, iPadio, Free Audiobooks, Sounds ◦ Integrated Story creators, Evernote 12
- 13. Creating quizzes for instant formative or summative assessment, ice-breakers Engage your classrooms with educational exercises and games: Multiple choice, T/F and Short answer questions Quick Quizzes, Exit Tickets and other games Mobile (Apple, Android) and Web Wireless connection needed Free 13
- 14. Creating quizzes for instant formative or summative assessment, ice-breakers Engage your classrooms with educational exercises and games: Multiple choice, T/F and Short answer questions Get instant feedback– online charts Answer by text, app, web, direct link Mobile (Apple, Android) and Web Free (up to 40 consecutive users) 14
- 15. 15 • Dictionary, thesaurus, searchable, audio • No Internet connection needed when searching words • Mobile (Apple, Android) and Web • Free (premium version available)
- 16. Dictionary, thesaurus, searchable, audio Customizable Apple, Android, Web Works offline Almost free ;) – $3.99 16
- 17. 17 • Study, learn and master words on your phone (audio pronunciation, definition matching ) • Create and co-create word lists (decks) • Use existing decks • Share content • Get your progress stats • Works offline • Apple, Android, Web • Free • Caveat: not being able to write your own definition on the phone, but only online
- 18. 18 • Similar to Flashcards • Caveat: Free version has 100 flips only
- 19. 19 Record and share audio recordings Collaborate and peer evaluate; e.g., class radio, dictionary, story, play (listen and continue the story) Improve fluency iPhone, Android, Nokia and Web Blackberry and Windows coming soon Works offline Free
- 20. 20 Practice pronunciation on the go Interactive phonemic chart Apple, Android, Web Works offline Free (premium version offers quizzes and analytics)
- 21. Adapt this note-taking platform Integrative practice Collaboration and sharing, e.g., class book, dictionary Take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice All notes searchable, whether you are at home, at work, or on the go Synchronize across devices • Works offline • All mobile platforms and Web • Free 21
- 22. Create/co-create an electronic storybook Create the text, add photos or drawings and then add sounds or music Peer evaluate Share your stories with a class or keep them private Apple, Android, Web Works offline Free 22
- 23. Replay/re-listen Record Rehearse Repeat Redo Remember Reflect 23
- 24. Communicate Collaborate Connect Co-create Construct Contextualize 24
- 25. 25 Dr. Agnieszka Palalas Twitter: @agaiza LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/apalalas Presentations: http://www.slideshare.net/agaiza Publications: http://athabascau.academia.edu/apalalas
Editor's Notes
- If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.
- http://dictionary.reference.com/apps
- Premium version – you can create word lists, listen to and create lists