Hot Topics- Technology

Inspired by this South Carolina heat, the summer series will move the conversation to Hot Topics. Our first hot topic is Technology. While use of technology is often debated, often teachers are expected to apply it in the classroom to meet SC 4.0 observation requirements. Therefore, my question is: How can technology be used to facilitate instruction in the language classroom?

In today's post I am sharing an infographic and Padlet with you that I created for my 2017 SCFLTA presentation Technology in the Language Classroom that provides a list of tech and the how to videos for using them. Play around on the Padlet and try them out!
Many new and exciting apps such as GooseChase and Virtual BreakOut.edu have come around since then as well. Follow the Facebook group Tech for World Language Teachers ​for daily discussions.  

One easy way to use Padlet: 
​Typically, I start the year off with a Padlet where students introduce themselves and post a selfie. This helps me remember faces with names!  Then, I use the "print" option and print the student responses out. Cut out the response (without the picture and name) and give each student a response in which they have to find the person who wrote it by asking questions in the TL. Go over it as a class. Then they can post questions and comments onto the Padlet.

SCFLTA wants to hear from you! 
What technology do you or your WL colleagues use in the classroom?
In the next Crescent post, SCFLTA is featuring guest writers who are sharing how they apply technology in the classroom! I can't wait to share with you how one particular Lexington-Richland 5 Spanish teacher uses technology at the elementary level! 
Questions, comments, kudos for your tech-savy teachers? Comment below to get them featured!