Interactive Tools for Language Teaching

Interactive Tools for Language Teaching

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to explore and utilize various interactive tools to enhance language teaching.

What do you already know about using tools to teach languages?

Slide 1: Introduction

Why are interactive tools important for language teaching?

Slide 2: Online Language Learning Platforms

Explore platforms like Duolingo, Rosetta Stone, and Babbel as effective tools for language teaching.

Slide 3: Language Learning Apps

Introduce language learning apps such as Memrise, HelloTalk, and Quizlet for interactive language practice.

Slide 4: Gamification in Language Teaching

Explore gamification techniques like Kahoot, Quizizz, and Edpuzzle to make language learning fun and engaging.

Slide 5: Video Conferencing Tools

Discuss the use of tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet for virtual language classes and communication practice.

Slide 6: Interactive Whiteboards

Introduce interactive whiteboard tools like SMART Notebook, Explain Everything, and Jamboard for dynamic language teaching.

Slide 7: Language Learning Websites

Explore websites such as BBC Languages, FluentU, and Lingoda as additional resources for language teaching.

Slide 8: Conclusion

Recap the importance of utilizing interactive tools in language teaching and encourage teachers to incorporate them into their lessons.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.