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SC World Language Educators

Hot Topics- Technology

6/24/2019

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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.

Made with 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! 
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Jessica Finkbeiner
6/24/2019 10:27:52 am

I love to use technology in the WL classroom! I use Adobe Spark Page for presentations (very easy to use and visually appealing), Schoology + Google Docs for easy ways to facilitate interpersonal writing or even presentational writing, Quizziz or Kahoot for those days with an extra few minutes to review, Quizlet for speedy kiddos that need something to do while others finish, Google Slides for project templates (like and ikea project I had them do) or for a Choose Your Own Adventure story. So many fun things to do—can’t wait to hear ideas from other teachers!

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Amanda
6/24/2019 04:26:53 pm

Thank you for sharing, Jessica! Sounds like you are a tech guru! We would love to hear more about your Adobe Spark and Choose You Own Adventure activities! Send me an email with details and we will add you to the featured teachers!

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Shanta Roy@sewingmachinegallery link
3/16/2020 05:16:20 am

Hi Amanda Hajji,

Nice information. I am sewing trainer. Can I use this technology in my sewing class? I have about 70 students in my school. I am waiting for your reply. Thank you

Regards,
Shanta Roy

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    Bonjour! My name is Dr. Jason Bagley-Cooler, and I am a high school French teacher and editor of the SCFLTA Crescent Blog. SCFLTA would love to feature you and your colleagues being advocates in and outside of the classroom. Have a topic you would like to see discussed, colleagues or students you want to give shout outs to? Email me at jasonpbagley@gmail.com  with your submissions. Don't forget to use #scflta  on social media so we can spotlight the teachers, advocates and students of world languages! 

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