ELT Technology Weekly

Since the technology becomes more advanced, learning is not only limited in classroom but also available in other platforms with the aid of portable devices, for example, laptops, tablets etc. Nowadays, most mobile phones are connected to Internet so it makes learning more convenient - It can be taken place in everywhere, no matter when you are commuting, you are travelling, or you are cooking! Because of that, a lot of mobile applications has been launched.  Today the learning tool that I am going to introduce to you is  Nearpod. Nearpod is a tool that works like powerpoint, but it's more interactive than powerpoint. In this application, you can create slides, or you can import your own powerpoint slides into it.  Interface Different from Powerpoint, the special feature is that you can add interactive media , from 2D animations and videos to even VR simulations and 3D models. Templates from Nearpod itself or other sources like BBC, PhET Interactive Simulations  ar...

Flipped learning is popular nowadays, especially during the outbreak of COVID-19 as it helps to minimise direct contact among different groups. Instead of traditional way of learning - teachers perform the role of transferring knowledge to students, this kind of learning involves students' self-learning since they need to obtain knowledge from the content provided before participating in the class. In my opinion, the main advantage of flipped learning would be personal agency and ease of revision. It allows students to choose their own time and pattern of studying instead of a fixed schedule. Also, students can do revision whenever they like after the class as to consolidate their knowledge. The learning tool that I introduce this time - If flipped learning is implemented in your school, you can consider using the tool. It is TED Ed . TED Ed TED Ed is a platform that allows teachers to create customised lessons for students. With this tool, you can create a lesson with TED or YouT...

Being fluent is essential in language learning as it is related to students' meaning making skills. Fluency consists of the effort from both speaker and listener - speaker has to convey his/her meaning to listener, while listener needs to understand the message synchronously, so when students are training their oral skills, they are training their listening skills as well.  The learning tool that I introduce today is beneficial for developing speaking and listening skills. It is Speechling . Speechling Firstly, not only limited to English, but there are other language courses available in Speechling , for example, Spanish, Japanese etc. If students have interest on learning other languages, they can spare time on this tool after their school schedule. Different Modules Secondly, there are different modules available in Speechling .  Core Curriculum The core module is divided into different levels, from Beginner to Expert. You can let students choose which level to start accor...

Learning itself is a process of socialisation and acculturation through interaction with more knowledgeable others in pursuit of a learning goal, according to Cullen (2013). Compared with learning individually, it will be more effective if students learn together because it creates an active learning community, which allows learners to achieve their learning goals by exchanging their knowledge and thus build confidence and social relationship on learning. As collaboration is a situation that two or more people learn or attempt to learn something together, the following learning tools that I'm going to introduce requires two or more students to participate. You can consider to introduce it to your students for finishing their group tasks like group discussion or group projects. This time I'm going to introduce Conceptboard to you. Conceptboard Conceptboard is a tool that allows you to collect and organise your ideas by using different kinds of Mind Maps. Although the target of...

 To be a successful learner, apart from depending on in-class activities, it is also important that learners is autonomous. "Genuinely successful learners have always been autonomous." To let your learners become autonomous, you can use attractive materials, for example, materials with interesting topics, interactive media in order to arouse their interest on the topic, develop a positive attitude towards learning and thus, they will choose the materials that fit their learning patterns. Recently, I have taken a look on this interesting website - BBC Learning English . I found that the materials inside can achieve the above purpose. That's why I want to introduce to all of you. Home Page In this website, the materials are authentic because they're produced by BBC - which is a national media in the UK, thus you don't need to question the accuracy and the quality of the materials. Vocabulary Specific topic - British Chat On the top of the website, you can see the we...