Fall 2023 Tech Tool Tryout by Kruti P Suba

Claire Bozdog

2023-09-27 00:02:09 UTC

This is a Classroom Norms sheet. There are photos that make it more interactive and engaging for the students, as well as fun colors so they are more excited to make the classroom the most welcoming environment possible.

Wenle_Canva

2023-09-27 00:03:13 UTC

Classroom Expectations & Getting to know you form

Huizhe Su

2023-09-27 00:03:20 UTC

This is the class norms.

Glorianne Li

2023-09-27 00:05:08 UTC

I created a Classroom Norm poster to remind my students of our classroom rules. This is so that they can keep each other and themselves in check. I also want my students to sign the poster as a promise that they will try their best to follow the rules.

2023-09-27 00:05:15 UTC

Class Norms Krystal

Noelle-SEL-Check in

2023-09-27 00:05:47 UTC

Yinyu Ding

2023-09-27 00:06:54 UTC

I've created a Classroom Norms handout with a set of guidelines that encourage a positive learning environment. By implementing these norms, it will help build a stronger sense of community in the classroom. Students will understand their responsibilities, fostering a respectful and productive atmosphere.

Melissa

2023-09-27 00:08:43 UTC

Classroom norms handout - My class is currently learning words and sentences about food. This table to look up words can help students remember the spelling of words better.

Lingzi Ma

2023-09-27 00:08:54 UTC

The design of a classroom norm

Chloe Feng

2023-09-27 00:09:18 UTC

Help students establish a friendly atmosphere and relationship and quickly enter the classroom state.

Jieqi Chen_Canva

2023-09-27 00:11:39 UTC

This is a classroom norm made by Canva
I hope to use this to help students understand the classroom rules more intuitively and in a more engaging way.

Pin Ning Fu

2023-09-27 00:12:02 UTC

I chose some classroom norms that I considered important for building a good classroom environment. And also, with the norms, I think it's easier for students to understand my expectations for them!

FLORA

2023-09-27 00:13:21 UTC

Classroom norms including before class, in class and after class to be introduced to students at the beginning of the semester

jiangxue

2023-09-27 00:23:20 UTC

Teacher's introduction to the course

Yuhan Huang Canva

2023-09-27 00:27:50 UTC

It’s my first time to use Canva to create a poster. I think it’s really a great and convenient tool for teachers to make a beautiful classroom norms poster.

Ziying Shao(Sakura)

2023-09-27 02:22:19 UTC

This is my Daily check-in in pull-in status. I use emojis and colorful elements to help my students feel warm and attractive to start a new class.

Yuki Li

2023-09-27 03:03:42 UTC

This is a classroom norms handout. I hope it can lead the students to create a harmonious community together.

Zihan Gao

2023-09-27 03:49:06 UTC

The classroom norms can create a harmonious and lovely atmosphere for learners. The image in the poster is the teacher(myself). So students can be more familiar with the teacher and have fun in the first class.

Hua Chen_Canva

2023-10-02 02:04:39 UTC

This is the rules keeping happy of our class community. It is necessary to encourage students to be a positive person, and it is helpful to create a collaborate and harmonious society. And these rules contribute to students' learning and daily life.

Claire Bozdog

2023-10-04 00:24:22 UTC

I used the nearpod 5 Ws chart. I thought this was a really great- already created chart that would be super fun for the children to do via padlet. The resource allows the creator to draw, add pictures, use text, and other factors that make it very engaging.

Wenle_Nearpod

2023-10-04 00:24:22 UTC

I used Nearpod to design two math activities which I want my students to complete in class. I like how Nearpod allows teachers to assign different activities, or formative assessments to students in one lesson. We can add more activities during class if we need. I like the "Draw it" activity because students can choose the way which they would like to present their answers. I also like how we can insert images, or some other resources for students to review if they are struggled. My favorite part is that students can translate the work in their home language, which can be also read-out to them.

Glorianne

2023-10-04 00:25:05 UTC

I used Nearpod to create an interactive lesson on coral reefs. Students are brought on a virtual field trip, asked to write what they observed, watch a video with stopping points for questions, and follow a 321 protocol.

I really like how Nearpod has a variety of activities for teachers and students to use. Educators have creative freedom over the lesson they make, and the lessons are interactive, a advantage in keeping students engaged! I enjoyed how I was able to create a quick lesson with a few buttons (:

Link: https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=4QZRJ

Yinyu Ding

2023-10-04 01:14:49 UTC

Using Nearpod's poll feature to assess students allows for real-time interaction, gathering immediate feedback, and helping students better understand course content.

Huizhe Su

2023-10-04 01:52:02 UTC

I used the Nearpod to create a grammar assessment for students! Wow, it is easy and quickly made. It is so convenient for teachers to create assessments. I created a formative assessment for students to check their study on past tense and some phrases.

Zihan Gao

2023-10-04 03:04:40 UTC

I tried MOTE! It is amazing!!! My voice can be recorded and insert into slides. Also, I can speak any language I want and also the translation is provided. Students can have slides with vocal explanation and subscription. QR code and link are very convenient. In addition, I found that I can add my voice into slides directly. Learners can just press the button and play the sound. It saves a lot of time for both students and teachers. For students, they can use mote to review with vivid explanation. Also, they can made slides with mote conveniently to show them online anytime they want. I notice that there is online classroom on mote such as record in classroom, record document and record slides. It improve learning and teaching efficiency.

Yuting Li

2023-10-04 03:22:17 UTC

I used the Nearpod to create a grammar quiz for my students in Grade 2. It is really convenient and it is helpful for teacher to get to know if the students have mastered what they learned. And also, students can gain the immediate feedback on quiz performance which helps them identify their mistakes.

Jieqi Chen

2023-10-04 17:48:54 UTC

I used Nearpod to create a assessment to help 9th grade students test their English grammar.
I find this platform to be incredibly convenient. Teachers can easily create questions, and they also have the flexibility to adjust assignments whenever necessary. This assessment method is also quite intuitive for students. I will definitely consider using it in my future teaching practice.

Lingzi Ma

2023-10-05 02:32:59 UTC

I tried mote and i found it is really an useful tech-tool for teacher to enhance and accelerate their feedback creation. Teachers can record their voice by clicking the button, and then express their opinions vocally. it is direct, and effective.
Also, I found QR code as well as the link can be easily inserted into the Slide which provide a big convenience for teachers organize those feedback and do some adjustments with them. For students, this is a good choice to listen to and take a look on those feedback.

Pin Ning Fu

2023-10-05 19:11:56 UTC

https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=VXCY8

code: VXCY8

I designed a quiz for the reading and writing class that introduced about essential elements of a story. Recently, my mentor teacher is teaching about those elements to forth grade students who are in the emerging\transitioning level of English language. I think this quiz can be used after they have learned all of those elements.
I think nearpod is very helpful and easy to use for both teacher and students.

jiangxue han

2023-10-05 20:36:12 UTC

I tried Mote, and I think it's a fantastic way to instruct, provide feedback, and engage with students via voice. It may also make instruction more approachable and enjoyable. Mote makes learning more dynamic and personalized.
https://mote.com/m/3bujc9t

Ziying Shao(Sakura)

2023-10-06 10:22:34 UTC

I use Nearpod to create an English narrative writing class. I added activities like multiple choice and involving students in my classroom in this environment. They can learn practice and talk following the guide by the Nearpod. They can even study on their own with the help of a good Nearpod.

Yuhan Huang

2023-10-08 03:09:24 UTC

I used nearpod to design a small quiz. For me it's a really good tool for both teachers and students. Educators can get feedback quickly in class because students' answers can go directly to teachers' screen so that we can know if students understand the content or not. It's more like a formative assessment but it can also be used as a summative assessment. For students it is a light load quiz to help them recall what they've learned.

Flora Chen

2023-10-08 03:42:01 UTC

I created a poll on Nearpod which is about a classroom feedback question. I assumed that I were the teacher having taught a grammar lesson introducing past tense, and I would like to know whether the students understood the concept. If the majority of them choose 100%, it means I explained the grammar clearly and students could use it correctly. But if many students choose they only understand 70% or below, I need to reflect on my teaching method and explain in a clearer way in the next class. It is a really useful tool for teachers to check students' understandings and do self-reflection!!

Noelle Ling

2023-10-09 04:11:11 UTC

I created a math quiz for 5th graders. This test is used at the end of a new program and is provided for students to do before the end of class to check that they have a basic grasp of the correct order of multiple operations. Here is the competition version that can be used if you have more than one student in your class. If you only have one student, try this simple version: https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=jerv8

HUA CHEN

2023-10-10 00:32:19 UTC

I used the Nearpod to create a
assessment for students! It is effortless and quickly made. It is so convenient for teachers to create assessments. I created a formative assessment for students to check their study on grammar.

Xuan Liu

2023-10-10 17:43:17 UTC

I use Mote, which helped me translate different languages within a short time with transcripts. I use it to help me translate English to Chinese in time, which is convenient for helping teachers output.

Chloe Feng

2023-10-11 01:51:18 UTC

I provide basic English vocabulary courses on human body structure for children in the first grade of primary school. I aim to use interesting interactive methods and cute pictures to increase children's sensitivity to words and improve their memory of these structures. I think this teaching method can make them more interested in learning words and improve their usage. I think Nearpod is very convenient to use and is very suitable for teachers and students.

Dialects & Accents

2023-10-11 03:24:37 UTC

Glorianne Li, Huizhe Su, Wenle Gao, Lingzi Ma, Ziying Shao

The link above is the spotify for podcasters link.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gfS4pyz4IGPCOC9YCLZFs?si=3d83a61afbab4e59

Copy of Script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11BHtSubukhU6EtBPjU704XFAL2XobRhE1QqbYd1_230/edit?usp=sharing

Challenges of Teaching English in Non-English Speaking Countries

2023-10-15 23:48:05 UTC

Above is the link to the podcast our group uploaded via spotify. Produced by Noelle Ling, Zihan Gao, Flora Chen, Xuan Liu, Yinyu Ding.

Spotify link:
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/cUtjssCFVDb

Here is a link to a copy of script:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iFSjpdd9WsY8M0YxW_mPRG7IjGcEEHwHynkaGGZh9wU/edit?usp=sharing

The Role of Technology in Teaching Language Learners

2023-10-16 00:40:07 UTC

The link above is our Spotify podcast.
Claire Bozdog, Hua Chen, Lan Ke, Yuhan Huang, Zhouyang Hu

Copy of Script:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10rmmSAkPsPcvj3KzMUpJ9Ecnt1BKx_u9ytf6Wk4dgfE/edit

English Grammar

2023-10-16 19:19:03 UTC

The link above is group two's Audacity podcast.

Group member: Jieqi Chen, Chloe, Yuki, Jiangxue Han, Pin Ning

Copy of Script:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cMurJyW9EGE7InDGnAU3k7IMN1de-ZJkWSSBsScLHSA/edit?usp=sharing

Wenle_Edpuzzle

2023-10-18 00:27:09 UTC

I listened to a math lesson on Edpuzzle. I found it interesting because students can work on the formative assessment as they listen to the video. Additionally, some notes will be popped up for students to pay attention to. Students can also choose to rewatch the video if they are struggling with the concept.

Zhouyang

2023-10-18 00:27:17 UTC

Learning New Vocabulary

Most of TED transcript are available to download for free via the website. This is very helpful for teaching difficult vocabulary that the speaker uses in the presentation.

Ted Talk - Jieqi Chen

2023-10-18 00:27:27 UTC

This video can help language learner establish the concepts about why we should learn a new language

Claire Bozdog

2023-10-18 00:27:32 UTC

I would use the "Weather Forecast" listening activity because a lot of the students in my class are very interested in the weather forecasts. A pre discussion following the authentication of explaining weather would be really useful because the students oftentimes have a hard time understanding the weather of the day and how to forecast it! Giving the students to listen and have a further understanding would allow them to understand the details that go on when decided on how to tell the weather.

Yinyu Ding - Voicethread

2023-10-18 00:28:32 UTC

Voicethread's multi-screen feature is a boon for differentiated instruction. I can start with a basic version of a narrative or conversation, using simple vocabulary and sentence structures. As students progress, I can introduce subsequent screens with more complex language, nuanced vocabulary, and advanced grammatical structures. This step-by-step approach ensures that students are constantly challenged but not overwhelmed.

Huizhe Su - Listening Ted

2023-10-18 00:28:58 UTC

This is the Ted Talk I would like to share with my students. This talk is about the four things that good listeners need to know. To practice students' listening, they first need to be a good listener. Thus, I suppose that it is a good Ted talk to share.

Glorianne

2023-10-18 03:15:39 UTC

The "Song Lyrics" tech tool is a captivating method for helping students practice their listening skills through music. It involves selecting lyrics from a song that you believe will resonate with your students, printing them out, and taking out certain words. As students listen to the song, they have to fill in the missing words, which not only encourages them to focus on the lyrics but also enhances their listening skills. I remember taking part in a similar activity in my Spanish class which introduced me to Spanish songs while making the learning process enjoyable, despite the initial challenge of the exercise.

Yuhan Huang

2023-10-18 15:44:06 UTC

Weather forecast is a good topic for ESLs to learn English because weather is often mentioned in daily life. There are many videos on TED and YouTube which can provide authentic materials for second language learning. There are also videos introducing how people forecast the weather. While teaching, we can first summarize some new vocabulary that appeared in the video and introduce them to students before they start listening. We can also pre-prepare some specific questions and show them before they listen to the audio. We can pause and ask them questions during the listening or after a whole round. And they can listen a second time and ask their partners questions about the content of the listening.

Pin Ning Fu

2023-10-20 22:18:31 UTC

I think I'll recommend this Ted talk to my students. First, the speaker has a really clear pronunciation of each word, I can hear every clearly even in 1.5x speed. Also, the topic is actually about speaker's rich experience of learning languages. I like all of the advices he gave in the talk, for example, to learn the language efficiently, you have to gave the language life, try to connect every word to sound and images. Moreover, the speaker has a good sense of humor, the whole ted talk is very interesting and inspiring.

Ted talk Jiangxue Han

2023-10-21 03:31:15 UTC

Its classification and tags are very clear, and the push under the video is also very reasonable. And the video comes with subtitles and translations, and there is also a script in the interface, which is very friendly for multilingual students.

Zihan Gao

2023-10-21 20:38:40 UTC

I would strongly recommend this TED video "How language shapes the way we think" to my students in listening class.
First, the pronunciation in the speech is rather clear and standard. The speaker's talking speed is moderate. In addition, the vocabulary is not advanced words and is easy for students to understand.

Second, the content of this speech is all about linguistics related to language learning and the interest in learning or researching languages. From the speech, learners can know that language can shape how people think about anything that can be named by a noun. Linguistics can show how ingenious and flexible the human mind is. This information can help students find the right way to learn one language.

Finally, the content of this speech is attractive. The speakers use interesting examples to express how language shapes people's minds. For example, the same word is different such as feminine and masculine. Also, speakers use different words to decorate the same object. Language shapes people's way of thinking.

Lingzi MA

2023-10-22 02:25:42 UTC

This is a very adorable TED video! it describes the history of comma, a symbol we use everyday. visualizing the use of comma is a suitable way for different levels' English learning to improve their understanding of English and their listening ability at the same time. Meanwhile, children can take the note while listening and watching this video to deepen their perspective!

Melissa[Zhouyang]

2023-10-23 18:23:20 UTC

Recently students in my course were learning the vocabulary of job types and job responsibilities, so I try to use Nearpod create a vocabulary definition pairing activity. The code is rx78k. I think it is very helpful for teacher to collect practice and also bring some new styles for students exercises.

Xuan Liu

2023-10-23 18:58:48 UTC

Public speakers often exhibit clear and effective communication skills. When language learners listen to these speakers, they can imitate the way they structure their sentences, use vocabulary, and convey ideas. They also can become familiar with various accents, which is valuable for understanding native speakers in real-life situations. By hearing famous speakers with different accents, learners can improve their ability to comprehend diverse speech patterns and pronunciations.

Noelle Ling

2023-10-23 19:37:28 UTC

I would like to use the courses here to help students improve their listening comprehension. TEDed provides a bunch of learning resources that we can use to help students with different subjects. Also, by providing vivid and exciting pictures and anime, these videos can quickly draw students' attention to the content and help them understand it. Unlike TED talk videos, these contents are more fit ESL learners' requirements and easy for them to learn.

Ziying Shao(Sakura)

2023-10-23 19:58:08 UTC

I wanted to recommend this video because many students, myself included, lacked the opportunity to speak in front of an audience, to practice speaking exercises, or to sit in the audience and listen to someone else. However, the video can provide imagination and models for our students. Assuming that one day they are given this opportunity, to choose what topic they like and how to speak the speech. Everyone is given the opportunity to listen to others and be listened to by others, and then I recognize that giving them the right to take the initiative to speak and to move from passive to active listening is the only way to get better at listening.

Jingou Feng_Ted Talk

jf4967_ — 2023-10-24 03:14:31 UTC

I will share this Ted Talk with my students. It is a cartoon-style, humorous short video that introduces why a language becomes a language by telling the differences between languages and dialects in each country, and uncovering the history of standardized language as it relates to state and politics. These also affect society as a whole. This video can help students gain insight into the differences between languages and dialects and gain a deep understanding of the meaning behind them.

Hua Chen

hc4188_1 — 2023-10-24 03:17:38 UTC

I will share this with my students. Not because of his content, I think the voice acting is great. In English teaching, role playing is indispensable in classroom activities and oral tasks. This is a good example of how to do voice acting. In the process of dubbing to learn, memorize new words, learn local expressions, develop language sense. Such as mastering intonation. When dubbing, the intonation should be in line with the plot development and character character, in the tense and exciting scenes, the intonation should become compact and rapid, in the warm and romantic scenes, the intonation should become soft and delicate.

Yuting Li

yl10065_ — 2023-10-24 03:51:35 UTC

I will recommend this TED talk to my students. It clearly illustrates the origin of English with interesting animation. Also, it is important for the language learner to get to know the history of the language which can help them grasp the evolution of the language and understand it deeply.

Flora

yc6948_ — 2023-10-24 03:57:37 UTC

I will share this video with my students. In the video, the speaker speaks at a moderate pace, and the language used is not difficult. The video introduces the importance of multilingualism in American classrooms. Teachers can assign this video as an after-class activity, along with some multiple-choice questions, and ask their students to complete them. This approach not only provides valuable listening practice with appropriate materials but also helps students learn about the multiculturalism culture in America.

Huizhe Su- Canvas Magic Pre

hs5026_ — 2023-10-25 00:07:02 UTC

I used Canvas to create an animal vocabulary teaching for 3rd-grade students. It is a convenient tool for me to make an excellent presentation. I instructed Canvas to please give me a pre about the animals' vocabulary teaching. It gave me numerous fantastic presentation models, and I chose this to share

Glasp - Jieqi Chen

jc11992 — 2023-10-25 00:07:04 UTC

I tried using Glasp. This tool is incredibly handy as it can effortlessly transcribe the content from YouTube into text. Of course, Glasp offers a multitude of other functionalities, and I highly recommend everyone to explore its potential.

Claire Bozdog - Glasp

cmb1014_ — 2023-10-25 00:08:06 UTC

For my tech tool try out I used glasp, which I really enjoyed. I reviewed the transript and summary that the tool provided under the read allowed video for my favorite childrens book, The Giving Tree. I think this tool is very interesting and extremely beneficial to English Language learners. One way that glasp provides the ability to give students deeper understanding and the ability to watch videos, and listen to books, but with their native language being transcribed as they watch the video. I think this is such a good way to create an inclusive classroom so that students can continue learning about what their fellow classmates are learning, regardless of their current English language levels.

Yinyu Ding - Canva

yd2673_ — 2023-10-25 00:10:07 UTC

I used Canva to search "create slideshow for 3rd grade on math Quiz". Then I found it. I think it is a very useful tool to generate a Teaching Presentation. I can use Canva to find a wide variety of slideshows. Canva Magic Design makes it easy to create wonderful slideshows, even for those with no design experience.

Canve_Slide about Chinese New year in English and Chinese

wg2260_ — 2023-10-25 00:10:11 UTC

I use Canva to create a slide about Chinese New Year in English and Chinese. I found it is helpful because it provides slides with both languages. We can also easily add on images, or videos for students who may not have familiar experience. I also like how it allows students to collaborate together by sharing their thoughts using the features.

Food Pyramid - Glorianne

gl1885_1_1 — 2023-10-25 00:11:15 UTC

I created a powerpoint presentation on Canva about the food pyramid, and how to eat healthy. The presentation is in Engish & Spanish! I like the AI functions Magic Studio provides. However, I think the AI tool can be improved such that the pictures match with the topic, and all the texts are translated properly. Personally, I would not use Canva to create a presentation because a lot of the better templates and tools are for premium users ):

GLASP

xl4712_ — 2023-10-25 00:12:55 UTC

I tried Glasp, a very effective tool for getting the transcript quickly for any video. This tool can be used in an ESL reading classroom to help ESL students gain an understanding of the materials that regular students are using. I'd like to try it for my ESL students since my mentor teacher uses YouTube videos as a reading tool. For example, after watching a short story video, they need to be able to summarize the content and main idea of it. My ESL student told me she could hardly catch up with their pace since she could not understand the video. By using this video, I can have a transcript and a summary of videos to provide to my ESL students to allow them to use translanguaging strategies in class.

Xuan Liu

xl3770_1 — 2023-10-25 00:13:21 UTC

Hi, this is I was using the Glasp+YouTube.

First, I downloaded the Glasp Gadget and then find the video I wanna translate.

It's quite user-friendly, especially for language learners. Transcripts provide a written version of spoken or recorded content, such as speeches. Language learners can listen to the content while reading the transcript, which can help them better understand spoken language by associating the spoken words with their written forms.

Krystal

lk3208_1 — 2023-10-25 00:16:16 UTC

Glasp_Jingou Feng

jf4967_ — 2023-10-25 00:16:38 UTC

The Glasp converts subtitles directly into text and can be viewed directly by viewers. It can also be converted into any language, such as Chinese. I really recommend this great plugin that students can use in the future.

HUA CHEN

hc4188_1 — 2023-10-25 00:17:07 UTC

I used the Glasp+YouTube. The first step is to download the Glasp. Then you can look through the YouTube . On the right, you can see '' Transcript and summary''. Just click it , the text will be emerged. It is quite simple and convenient.

Glasp-Flora

yc6948_ — 2023-10-25 00:17:19 UTC

I found Glasp a really powerful tool which enables me to get the script without listening sentence by sentence and typing them in a word document. What's more impressive is that translations in different languages are automatically generated for some videos and it helps teachers save a lot of time and makes study more efficient.

Zihan Gao

zg2565_1_1 — 2023-10-25 00:22:47 UTC

I used Canvas to create slides introducing dogs to students from grade six. It is amazing!!! What I needed to do was to explain my requirements clearly in Canvas. And then I can download some pictures relating to our topic. In addition, I can use Canvas to help students learn new vocabulary or reading in their learning target language. Also, students can collaborate together to learn by canvas.

Ziying Shao's Canva tool try out

zs26491_1 — 2023-10-25 00:22:48 UTC

Hi everyone, this is Ziying. I used Canva Magic Presentation to create a slideshow of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and I found it really convenient and convenient to put all the information based on the slides it created on its own.

The Canvas Magic Presentation Process is a teaching method that leverages visual aids and interactive materials to enhance the language learning experience, particularly for second language learners. This approach utilizes a combination of multimedia elements, including images, graphics, videos, and interactive digital canvases, to present information in an engaging and accessible way.

It is really a dynamic and effective method for teaching second languages, as it maximizes engagement, memory retention, and practical application. It offers a versatile and adaptable approach to language learning, making it suitable for learners of various ages and proficiency levels.

Zhouyang Hu

zh2663_ — 2023-10-25 00:24:18 UTC

I used Chatgpt to ask it write an article about English level 1 learners. It gave me a clear writing idea very quickly, and the content is also very rich.

Pin Ning Fu

pf22381_1 — 2023-10-25 00:26:33 UTC

I used the ChatGPT to create an article about five story elements. I think the article explains those elements very clear and provides many details for learners!

Yuting Li

yl10065_ — 2023-10-25 00:28:05 UTC

I use ChatGPT to generate an article about Modals for my middle school students as supplemental material. It illustrates the function of different modals very clearly. And then I use it to translate the article into Chinese, which can make my students understand it easier.

Jiangxue Han

jh8538_ — 2023-10-25 00:28:51 UTC

I tried the magic presentation. Organized formats and pictures make editing easy.

Yuhan Huang Canva

yh5449_1 — 2023-10-25 03:17:41 UTC

The tech tool I tried is Canva. Although I tried it last time to create a poster, this time I used the amazing function of auto-creating a presentation slide. You can simply make a ppt by giving some instructions. The instruction I used was “Create a presentation for 5th grade students about hamsters in English and Chinese”. I replaced some of the pictures because I found more pretty ones. It can reduce teacher’s workload to help you create a ppt quickly. But sometimes it won’t follow all the prompts you’ve given, so you need to go over all of the pages and edit them.

Lingzi Ma

lm5178_1 — 2023-10-26 04:17:13 UTC

I tried Glasp! it is really an amazing plug-in for a laptop and also good for teacher as well as students! it is really convenient if you need a clearer perspective about the video you are watching. Also, because it can directly lead us to another fantastic website( which is the chatGPT), we can easily receive a summary of the video. And we can jump to current time by clicking the second instruction. Not only that, we can copy the whole subtitle of this video! for example, if you are busy right now and really need someone to wrap it up, this plug-in is definitely the best choice!

Melissa[Zhouyang]-Vocaroo

zh2663_ — 2023-11-08 00:59:13 UTC

Recently, I am going to teaching some vocabulary about ‘‘job duites’’, so I made a recording by Vocaroo for students, if they wants, they can use it for practice the listening and pronunciation of these words.

Voki Try- Huizhe SU

hs5026_ — 2023-11-08 01:02:28 UTC

I tried to make a voki to introduce this lovely dog to my students. I want to lead my students to use Voki to choose their favorite animals or characters to speak about in class. In this way, they might be more willing to talk!

Jieqi Chen - Voki

jc11992 — 2023-11-08 01:04:00 UTC

I tried Voki. This platform is very interesting. I think it's very suitable for providing teaching materials to younger students. Additionally, for more reserved students, this kind of virtual recording may provide them more security.

Claire Bozdog (flipgrid)

cmb1014_ — 2023-11-08 01:06:08 UTC

I used flipgrid because I think it can be a really accessible tool for students who are more shy to share about themselves, and things they may not be comfortable doing in person.

Xuan Liu

xl3770_1 — 2023-11-08 01:06:38 UTC

I experimented with Voki, and I must say, it's quite enjoyable. I believe that the free trial option aligns well with our requirements. Children have a natural inclination towards coloring, dressing up, and designing, so I'm confident they will have a blast using this platform. It provides a fantastic avenue to boost class engagement.

Noelle

xl4712_ — 2023-11-08 01:08:49 UTC

I used Voki to record a sample self-introduction for my Russian student to encourage him to make his own. I think this tool can give him less pressure than I teach him in person, and he can listen to it once and once again to figure out the meaning of every sentence. But I guess he will need extra help making his own recording.

Wenle_Flipgrid

wg2260_ — 2023-11-08 01:09:13 UTC

I used Flipgrid because I found out we can add different funny components in the video. I feel like students will definitely love it.

Voki try out

zs26491_1 — 2023-11-08 01:10:25 UTC

I tried Voki. This platform enables me to be creative to try speaking out about something and think of myself as another character, broadening my roles and narrowing the gap between my students and me. Besides, it is very helpful for students to share by turning and talking with peers, engaging all students in this classroom.

Jiangxue Han voki

jh8538_ — 2023-11-08 01:11:35 UTC

I tried voki. Its picture and dynamics are interesting and flexible. It is very suitable for popularizing for students in lower grades.

Glorianne

gl1885_1_1 — 2023-11-08 01:13:04 UTC

I used Voki to make a video essay on why Remy from Ratatouille is delicious. I like how we can make silly videos and talk about anything we want. Additionally, after recording, I noticed that the animated character's mouth moves along with the words which was super cool. I would use this tool to have my students practice speaking anonymously in class.

Yuting Li

yl10065_ — 2023-11-08 01:14:58 UTC

I tried Voki. This is a useful platform, especially for elementary students. I want my students to choose one of their favorite animals to introduce in class. In this way, they may feel more comfortable to share their ideas.

lingzi Ma-voki tryout

zg2565_1_1 — 2023-11-08 01:16:06 UTC

today I tried Voki this website to create an audio video. I really like the design of this website, it has lots of characters inside so students can choose whatever they like and do the recording. For me, I chose a cute puppy to speak, it is fun and lovely!!

Chloe Feng

jf4967_ — 2023-11-08 01:16:13 UTC

I made a Voki to introduce Panda to my students. It is suitable for the little students to use this website to express themselves by some different characters.

Xuan Liu

xl3770_1 — 2023-11-08 01:18:59 UTC

This is our classroom environment. I believe that for students in lower grades, it serves as the initial stage in cultivating their learning habits, making various related worksheets accessible and visible.

Flora

yc6948_ — 2023-11-08 01:22:29 UTC

I used Voki to create an interesting video introducing Santa Claus. I chose this tool because there are many cute figures for students to choose which can boost their interests in speaking. Also they don't have to show their face when speaking which can also encourage students who are shy to open their mouths and engage in speaking.

Zihan Gao--Speeko

zg2565_1_1 — 2023-11-08 01:27:35 UTC

I tried the Speeko!! It is amazing. It is an emotional app!! I know it can provide feedback on my pronunciation. But surprisedly!! It can do more. I can set my goal before speaking about whether I want to improve for work or school. In addition, I can choose to when to speak and improve my pronunciation correctly. What's more, I can choose to practice for interviews, presentations, interviews or random prompt. This app can evaluate my confidence for speaking. After all, it provide feedback from pace, eloquence, pausing, intonation, articulation and word choice.

Pin Ning Fu

pf22381_1 — 2023-11-08 01:27:48 UTC

https://voca.ro/1cJuFMSoHM5p

I tried the Vocaroo. I think it's really easy and convenient to use that every student can easily record their speaking through this. And I think that by this tech tool, it can help students to practice their pronunciation. And also, for those shy students, it's a good way for them to practice speaking and show their works to the class.

Voki Try - Yinyu Ding

yd2673_ — 2023-11-08 02:15:21 UTC

I tried to use Voki create a role-playing activity. Voki has different characters that students can design or choose to play. At the same time students can use the role to express their views on the future, including what qualities and abilities they would like to have and why they want to be that way. With the Voki tool, students can combine their creativity and speaking skills in a fun and interactive way.

Yuhan Huang Voki

yh5449_1 — 2023-11-08 04:27:59 UTC

I tried this tool to make a dog introducing itself. It’s so funny to use Voki to create an avatar and speak anything that I want to. It must be fun for young students to try different figures and adjust them with different dressing, faces, eyes and so on. But I think the interface can be more usable and more beautiful so that kids may love them more.

HuaChen-voki

hc4188_1 — 2023-11-13 02:55:09 UTC

I tried to use Voki to create a clown. Some students are so shy and afraid of express themselves in public. They can use this to introduce themselves with their classmates bravely and they will not worry about the embarrassment of face-to-face discussion.

xl3770_1 — 2023-11-15 00:55:42 UTC

link: https://www.spellingcity.com/teachers-overview.html

Pros: This vocabulary learning web allows you insert the words you would like to learn or teach. When the cursor is placed on the target vocabularies, the pronunciation will be triggered. "Filling the blanks" can be found to consolidate the memories.

Cons: Only one round can be applied.

Wenle_Quizlet

wg2260_ — 2023-11-15 00:57:23 UTC

I use quizlet because it will generate a lesson into various forms (test, flashcards, notes)after we upload a file. I also like the class live function. Students will be expected to use their knowledge to figure out problems in order to win. Students can learn while they compete with each other. The feature of flashcards can also allow students to study/review on their own at home.

gl1885_1_1 — 2023-11-15 00:58:52 UTC

I tried Vocabulary Spelling City and found it to be very entertaining. However, I wish there was a higher limit of words you can list because the maximum is 4. After I inputed my words, I was presented with 4 options: Spelling, writing, phonics and vocabulary. I experimented with all of the options and my favorite is vocabulary because it contextualizes the words you input and was very interactive!

jh8538_ — 2023-11-15 01:00:05 UTC

I tried math words and custom wordle. They are very practical and suitable for use together.

Huizhe Su

hs5026_ — 2023-11-15 01:02:03 UTC

I first tried the Word Sift tool for vocabulary teaching. I gave a paragraph of more than 300 words; the technology visualized the context and gave me some essential words. I think it is interesting for students to learn new words in a new context.

Zihan Gao

zg2565_1_1 — 2023-11-15 01:03:51 UTC

I tried spellingcity!! It is excellent!! There are different ways we can use for pronunciation, meaning recognition, writing, and spelling. Teachers can create words efficiently and easily. In addition, there are games with music and images. Students can listen, see images, and play games.

But if students can have more chances to practice, it would be better.

Melissa - BogglesWord

zh2663_ — 2023-11-15 01:04:30 UTC

Grammar - I tried to use Bogglesword to find a blanks for past tense, I think it is very useful and easy to understanding for students who are learning the past tense. Students can get a quickly, efficiently practice to check their learning.

Huizhe Su

hs5026_ — 2023-11-15 01:05:30 UTC

I also tried the word hippo. It is fantastic that it can easily offer students some words with similar meanings and is so convenient to use.

Flora-Quizlet: vocabulary

yc6948_ — 2023-11-15 01:07:48 UTC

Chloe and I uploaded the material from podcast creation introducing the challenges Korean teachers face. Since some definitions may be difficult for students, I used quizlet to create definitions flashcards to check students understandings. The answers don't show up right away but students need to click on the flashcards, which enables students to think of their answers first and then check the correct definitions second.

Chloe Feng_Quizlet

jf4967_ — 2023-11-15 01:09:11 UTC

Flora and I use Quizlet because we think it is really a nice tool for the students to fully participate in the class no matter in class or at home. It could help them to enhance their knowledge while they learn in class. The topic we choose is the challenge Korean teachers face. It is not an interesting topic for students, but this tool could help students feel much better about studying and reviewing it.

Melissa

zh2663_ — 2023-11-15 01:10:39 UTC

Vocabulary - for this part, I tried to use WordSift, I used a story which I plan to use in the next vocabulary class, I think it gets a very interesting way to help students warm up and remember the words we will learn.

jc11992 — 2023-11-15 01:11:24 UTC

I tried this tool and I think it's really helpful for students to search the meaning, synonyms, antonyms of the words and so on. Students can not only use it as a dictionaries, but can also use as a way to improve their writing.

Claire Bozdog - vocabulary

cmb1014_ — 2023-11-15 01:11:44 UTC

For the vocabulary tool I explored wordle. I think this can be used to have students create and work in groups within the limits of certain subjects and words they are learning in the class. It can be used like a practice quiz before a final test.

HuaChen

hc4188_1 — 2023-11-15 01:11:44 UTC

I tried quizlet. It is very helpful for teacher to create a lesson into various form, to figure out the objective of lessons and how to organize the class. It provides more activities you can used in the class.

jh8538_ — 2023-11-15 01:12:54 UTC

Quizlet is very suitable for use in class. I found that it provides vocabulary and questions in many fields that can be used directly.

Claire Bozdog - grammar

cmb1014_ — 2023-11-15 01:13:31 UTC

I think this tool would be something really interesting for particularly students of middle and highschool to use because they would be very interested in the fact that it is from celebrities.

Wenle_BloggleWorld

wg2260_ — 2023-11-15 01:14:00 UTC

I found Bloggleworld helpful in develop students' grammar and vocabulary proficiency. There are handouts in different topics and different levels. Teachers can give students different worksheet based on their levels. There are a lot of scaffolding components (visual, context, definition) to support students' learning.

jc11992 — 2023-11-15 01:14:02 UTC

I also tried Quill. It's can practice a specific grammar points. And students can do a lot of work according to accuracy rate.

gl1885_1_1 — 2023-11-15 01:15:45 UTC

The grammar tech tool I used was BogglesWord. This tool can be used to help students practice vocabulary words as a lesson activity. Students can play in groups of four and take turns rolling a die and pronouncing the word they land on. Another way we can use this activity is to only show the pictures and have students say the word and spell it aloud.

Yuting Li

yl10065_ — 2023-11-15 01:15:48 UTC

I tried quizlet to generate a set of supplemental material for my students (summary, outline, flashcard, etc.). Students can practice what they learn in competitions with other classmates. It is really a useful tool for both teachers and students.

Pin Ning Fu--BogglesWorld

pf22381_1 — 2023-11-15 01:16:12 UTC

I tried the BogglesWorld. I think it's a really good resource for the teachers. Learning and practicing grammar can be a very boring thing for the students, but the games can actually motivate them to learn and practice the grammar. On the BogglesWorld, there are so many kinds of games for different topics. I checked some of them, they are all very interesting. That's why I think it's a good helper for learning grammar!

Flippity tryout

lk3208_1 — 2023-11-15 01:19:04 UTC

I tryout the flipping and made a story about cooking using the words I provided by instructions. The flippity is really fun, students can use the materials they created to analysis the grammar structure.

Zihan Gao

zg2565_1_1 — 2023-11-15 01:19:04 UTC

I tried read and write!! It is just like Grammarly as an extension. When you download it, you can have images, definitions, explanations and tranlations according to the words. What's more, you can choose some sentences to focus on. And then, it can provide some words or prepositions for students to polish the grammar and words.

Pin Ning Fu--Quizlet

pf22381_1 — 2023-11-15 01:20:50 UTC

I tried the Quizlet and I like it a lot. It's really easy to use and helpful for learning vocabularies. First, the students can have fun with studying by using the game formats that Quizlet has to offer. And those question sets can actually help students prepare for tests and exams. There are so many formats on the Quizlet, like flashcard or matching, and students can choose whatever they think is best for them to learn the vocabulary.

Ziying Shao(Sakura)

zs26491_1 — 2023-11-15 01:21:15 UTC

I searched from http://bogglesworldesl.com/esl_games.htm

I found it really useful for helping ENL students to learn new words. For one thing, it is easy and short enough for students to not over thinking. For another, it helps them to increase wor banks during learning time.

I also used spelling city as a try. https://www.spellingcity.com/

I found it very good to examine their memory of these words at the end of the class. Besides, it helps students to get another time and chance to remember these words.

Yinyu Ding - Vocubulary

yd2673_ — 2023-11-15 01:37:06 UTC

I used the quizlat tool. I created some vocabulary cards about animal. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it could match words to generate some pictures. These pictures can attract students' attention and enhance their memory. Besides, I feel it is very convenient to study. Because students can use it to study and review vocabulary at any time and anywhere.

Yuting Li

yl10065_ — 2023-11-15 03:07:05 UTC

I also tried Bogglesword to provide my students with a map for the grammar class. Students need to make a sentence with the verb that they land on and use an expression of time according to what number they role. It can stimulate students' interest in learning and practicing.

Quill

jf4967_ — 2023-11-15 05:07:46 UTC

I tried using this tool to try to teach grammar to K-2nd grade students and I found it to be an excellent tool that can help some non-native English speakers because it adds an additional language for learners to review. At the same time, it helps students to master knowledge points unconsciously in the process of solving questions by choosing one from the two, and the questions are easy to understand and very life-like.

Yuhan Huang Flippity

yh5449_1 — 2023-11-15 05:40:06 UTC

I also tried Flippity. I think all flashcard tools are similar. but this one is easy to use. It also has a simple interface. The functions are clear and obvious compared to Anki. They are suitable for memorizing words. The front side of the card is usually for questions and the back side of the card is for answers. And you can match the front and back sides as practice. In sum it's a great free tool for students to memorize words.

Yuhan Huang Editing Celebrity Tweets

yh5449_1 — 2023-11-15 06:52:15 UTC

Ah since the first post disappeared, I have to write it again. I first use this website. It provides some celebrity tweets that have some mistakes. Students can choose one to edit and repost it. I think it's a good way to teach descriptive English and help students tell the difference between perspective grammar use and descriptive grammar use. This can also inspire their interest because can choose whoever they like to edit and post.

Lingzi Ma tech tool try out

lm5178_1 — 2023-11-20 16:10:21 UTC

I tried spelling city, absolutely it is a wonderful tool for students to learn the vocabulary with different methods(phonetic,spelling, writing, vocabulary). Here I chose four words that starts with the same letters (sp) and ask students to distinguish these four words in terms of vocabulary as well as their spelling. Spelling city is wonderful because it creates matching definitions for those words so that students can make clearer distinctions among them.

Noelle Ling -- Quizlet

xl4712_ — 2023-11-20 20:09:42 UTC

I tried Quizlet and created a set of word flashcards for my students. I think this is an excellent tool for them to remember professional words of social science, and it's also suitable for ESL learners. Teachers can create this and assign it as homework for students to help them reach the goal of assessment.

Jiangxue, Lan, Wenle, Yongxuan (Flora)

wg2260_ — 2023-11-22 01:15:13 UTC

Glorianne, Huizhe, Lingzi, Jingou

gl1885_1_1 — 2023-11-22 01:16:41 UTC

xl4712_ — 2023-11-22 01:24:02 UTC

Zhouyang Hu, Hua Chen, Zihan Gao, Yuhan Huang

yh5449_1 — 2023-11-22 01:24:43 UTC

Xuan Liu

xl3770_1 — 2023-11-26 16:30:14 UTC

I tried “Storybird”.

Storybird provides an interactive and visually appealing platform that engages students in the creative process of storytelling.

It offers a variety of artwork and illustrations that students can use to inspire and enhance their writing.

Students can create stories in various genres, including picture books, poetry, and long-form narratives.

The platform accommodates different writing styles and preferences, allowing students to explore their creativity in diverse ways.

This is the link: https://www.storybird.com/picture-book/private/1-164

Edutopia_Classroom Management

wg2260_ — 2023-11-29 00:55:56 UTC

I watched a virtual video from Edutopia. I think it is challenging for me to address students' behaviors in a positive way. I would like to hear ideas from other experienced educators.

On the other hand, I would like to add that NYC DOE educators can get access to free PD through TEACHHUB.

Xuan Liu- Google Keep

xl3770_1 — 2023-11-29 00:57:02 UTC

I tried Google Keep, an online platform for taking notes and creating sticky notes. With it, I can quickly jot down notes, set reminders, and archive documents. Importantly, if I download a picture from a Google Slide, it helps me navigate directly to that slide, making it convenient to review and revisit the original information.

gl1885_1_1 — 2023-11-29 00:58:44 UTC

I love listening to podcasts for professional development as they allow me to effortlessly multitask while gaining valuable insights. The podcast I've shared above delves into multiple stories of an educator and their connections with students' families. Episodes like these provide educators with invaluable lessons on handling various situations that may arise in our classrooms. By listening to someone navigate these scenarios, even without prior background knowledge, I find it helps me better understand how to effectively address similar challenges.

Claire Bozdog - Instagram

cmb1014_ — 2023-11-29 01:03:46 UTC

Instagram- I use a lot of instagram accounts and motivational videos to gain access to ideas and ways to best support my students. One example, recommended by my previous mentor teacher is called "heynewteachers." This account has been very accessible and helpful in the big change to becoming a new teacher rather than a student teacher. There are so many various videos and posts (including sample lessons) on instagram. It helps with really anything you want to find, and I am excited to explore more through other recommendations and things I come across through the accounts and people I already follow.

Melissa[zhouyang]

zh2663_ — 2023-11-29 01:07:00 UTC

I tried to find a podcast, and this podcast is a great tool for learning American English. It's fun and engaging, with hosts from Boston and New York City. They cover everyday vocabulary, idioms, and cultural insights about America, which is very useful for students who want to understand and use English in real-life situations. The podcast also offers exam tips for tests like TOEFL and IELTS, making it helpful for both casual learners and those studying for academic or professional purposes. As an ESL teacher, I find this resource valuable for making English lessons more interactive and practical.

Yinyu - Tiktok

2023-11-29 01:09:31 UTC

I chose the resource "TikTok" as my professional growth tool because it provides innovative perspectives and tools for teaching practice in contemporary educational settings. Through TikTok, I was able to explore how to deliver teaching content in an engaging and creative way, leveraging the pop culture influence of the short video platform to enhance student learning engagement. The Chrome extension can improve my work efficiency, optimize classroom management, and support personalized learning.

TikTok--Pin Ning Fu

pf22381_1 — 2023-11-29 01:13:50 UTC

I watched those videos in "How Teachers Use TikTok: To Get New Ideas, Feel Inspired, and Indulge a Laugh or Two.' I found out that there are so many useful tips and advices to see in the #teachertok. They are also discussing some realistic problems and current situations that happen in school. What I like the most is that there are so many educators actively talking and interacting with each other in the comments. So for me, gaining ideas from TikTok is a less stressful and effective way to develop myself as a teacher.

Zihan Gao

zg2565_1_1 — 2023-11-29 01:17:10 UTC

I tried Teacher Tutorial: Virtual Classroom / Virtual Library in shared slides!! It is really amazing. In the virtual library, students can get access to audio, videos, and reading. The images are attractive for students. Teachers just need to add the link to the images and then students can have a chance to watch it. It can work for the whole class. More resources are provided online for students.

Wizer-Noelle

xl4712_ — 2023-11-29 01:17:35 UTC

(Please sign in to check:) I tried Wizer in the tech tool station and made an annotation assignment for my students. I think this one is really conducive for ELA classes. It can provide clear instructions for students to finish their work, and teachers can provide prompt and detailed feedback to students. Instead of letting students write on their own paper, this tool can help generate clear and tidy homework.

Lingzi Ma-Kami

2023-11-29 01:17:57 UTC

I've tried some tools for teaching extention and they are wonderful! Kami is one of them which I found the most interesting. It is free and available for different kinds of document. Once students upload your document to this website, you can interact with them directly, and students can see your operation at the same time. It is a very good tool for T-Ss interaction and online communication. What's more, it could be a choice for students to take notes as long as they want to. They can create comments, text words, and even draw whatever they want.

Flora-Quill: grammar

yc6948_ — 2023-11-29 01:18:00 UTC

Quill is another useful tool that I found is powerful to reinforce students' understanding of grammar. In the example I provided in the picture, some students may be confused about the use of "than" and "then" because they are very similar in form, and the practice on Quill ensures that students enter the exactly correct answer both for form and use.

Jieqi Chen- A COLLECTION OF MY BEST RESOURCES ON STUDENT MOTIVATION

jc11992 — 2023-11-29 01:19:12 UTC

I explored Larry Ferlazzo's website, discovering numerous free and valuable resources, particularly on boosting student motivation. Drawing from my personal learning journey, I acknowledge that language learning can be somewhat monotonous. My aspiration is to evolve into an educator adept at uncovering and leveraging students' interests. In the future, I intend to invest more time delving into Larry Ferlazzo's site to enhance my professional development.

Claire Bozdog - Story Bird

cmb1014_ — 2023-11-29 01:20:57 UTC

I chose to explore storybird. I think that storybird is a very effective tool to use for all students. It was extremely clear to use and very fun. I think it is very engaging to students of all levels because they can write and create based on their level and explore from their. Even in groups it would be nice to see how students can collaborate to create a full story and each student can see how others think and grow together. This is a tool I would definitely like to use in my classroom.

Huizhe Su

hs5026_ — 2023-11-29 01:21:42 UTC

I read the source shared by Jessica Wang to be a warm demander in the class, which is a significant professional development for teachers. The Warm Demander Approach stressed building trust, discipline, belief, and learning from failure. I learned a lot about being a warm demander in the class. Giving students positive feedback and believing they can do it is essential.

Ziying Shao(Sakura)

zs26491_1 — 2023-11-29 03:35:29 UTC

I tried visual aids and Grammarly. I found these very helpful and clear.

Yuting Li

yl10065_ — 2023-11-29 04:20:12 UTC

I read an article which topic is Delivering Effective Feedback with Microsoft OneNote from Edutopia. It is my first time knowing that it is possible to insert an audio recording of feedback to the students’ assignments. They can listen to the feedback, press pause, fast-forward, rewind, etc. It is really a more efficient way to deliver real-time feedback to the students.

Ziying Shao(Sakura)

zs26491_1 — 2023-11-29 04:27:46 UTC

I watched this album of videos of different groups of teachers and students circling up talking and fixing problems after starting my student teaching.

Many students do not love studying, skip school, and resist talking with teachers or parents. They may have bigger problems outside schools too so this account shows some good talking strategies with students and solving their problems more easily.

This made me feel less burdened when I encountered some serious situations at school.

Flora-Youtube

yc6948_ — 2023-11-29 05:50:27 UTC

By searching "English language teaching professional development" on Youtube, there are many useful and impressive results including TEDtalk "What makes a good teacher great" "10+ Professional Development Tips for English Language Teaching". I watched several videos and they inspired me a lot that "great teachers make themselves humble before their students".

Chloe Feng-TikTok

jf4967_ — 2023-11-29 08:40:19 UTC

I searched how teachers teach on TikTok, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that teachers on TikTok seem to be more passionate and have a more special teaching mode, different from traditional teaching modes and methods. I can easily grasp the content of the video in a very relaxed premise without feeling too much pressure. That's something I'm very happy about. I think, as a popular tool for young people, TikTok can be a tool for me to learn teaching patterns and progress, breaking the tradition may sometimes have unexpected progress and surprises!

Hua Chen

hc4188_1 — 2023-12-04 22:22:49 UTC

I read an article which topic is How to Use Universal Design for Learning to Create Assessments. This article give me some insipiration about how to provide elementary students with multiple means of action and expression helps ensure that teachers create equitable, valid assessments.

Yuhan - Podcast

yh5449_1 — 2023-12-05 06:00:07 UTC

I want to talk about podcasts. It is a good way for me to learn new skills and knowledge while I’m cooking or doing some tedious things. It can also practice my listening ability. The podcast I chose is about a new way to let students reflect on their learning. In the episode, teacher Marcus Luther introduces a year-long simple but developed system for students to do self-reflection, helping them to get unimportant stuff out of the way and see more clearly what they have learned and what they are going to learn. Podcasts like this is very convenient for educators to use time fragments to know how other teachers deal with the same problems.

Share your thoughts, surprises and takeaways from the CyberSafety slides here

kps2581_1 — 2023-12-06 01:13:29 UTC

Jieqi Chen - Cyber Safety

jc11992 — 2023-12-06 01:20:00 UTC

This is quite worrisome! I was not aware of the potential risks associated with public Wi-Fi before. Thanks to this video, in the future, I will be more vigilant to prevent the leakage of my personal information on the internet. Additionally, I also plan to remind students in my teaching practice to learn how to properly protect their own personal information.

Claire Bozdog

cmb1014_ — 2023-12-06 01:20:21 UTC

Something interesting that stood out to me was the passwords information in the first video. The list of passwords (most common) were interesting because I never thought of the most common passwords beyond 1234 or 0000 (which I use for my phone) and it was interesting to see that when websites actually require we use a more difficult password it is because we really need it and people would know things we may think is hard but isn't.

Takeaways

gl1885_1_1 — 2023-12-06 01:20:43 UTC

I found the Master the Internet slides to be both informative and entertaining. The incorporation of infographics, coupled with the appropriate amount of text on the slides, makes the content engaging for students. Additionally, the information presented is highly relevant today as many students now have internet access.

I remember my teachers in elementary school educating me on cybersecurity where they consistently emphasized the importance of not sharing passwords and being cautious about posting things online. However, it's disheartening to observe that many students struggle to foresee the potential consequences of their online actions, such as sharing personal information or interacting with strangers.

I am curious about effective ways to educate students about the immediate threats posed by their online activities. Even when we teach them about cyber security, there seems to be a challenge in ensuring that students truly grasp the significance of these warnings which leads me to wonder: How can we adapt our teaching approaches to better convey the imminent threats associated with online behavior?

Krystal

lk3208_1 — 2023-12-06 01:20:44 UTC

I think it is really useful to let students to really know about the cyber scam. Ive seen many reports that teenagers get scammed by the Internet whether it's a scam email or scam phone call. For these courses, I think it the best to share with them in the beginning stage of the class.

Wenle

wg2260_ — 2023-12-06 01:21:13 UTC

I found that internet safe has been a serious issue since the tech world has been developed quickly. In real life, at least one of my family members will receive scam text/call everyday. After I read the slides, i learned some strategies that we can share to our friends, family members, and even students to prevent fraud. Moreover, as an educator, we need to be mindful about the use of social media, and online resource that we share with our students.

Thoughts-Yinyu Ding

2023-12-06 01:21:16 UTC

When I watched this video, I realized the internet safty education is very important. It can help keep students safe on the internet, as the internet is a place full of potential risks and threats. In today's digital age, digital literacy is very important for the future of children and students. Internet safety education can teach them how to use the internet effectively, assess the trustworthiness of information, and adopt safe online behaviors.

Xuan Liu

xl3770_1 — 2023-12-06 01:21:23 UTC

Thoughts: 1. Ts should stress the importance of cyber security to students' parents so that they can help students developing positive browsing habits. 2. Desktops or pads used in schools usually are restricted by district VPN, it means that students can only operate within the teacher's "safe area".

Surprises: More than half of U.S. teenagers have experienced cyberbullying.

Takeaways: It's a wise choice to design a cyber security class.

Hua Chen

hc4188_1 — 2023-12-06 01:21:56 UTC

Educators' approach to internet safety in the classroom has changed as technology and our use of it continues to evolve. In the past, digital citizenship lessons on internet safety focused more on dos and don'ts, like do create safe passwords and don't talk to strangers online. While secure passwords are certainly important for technology users of all ages, and stranger danger is nothing to take lightly, most internet safety dilemmas are much more nuanced.

Huizhe Su- Cyber Safety

hs5026_ — 2023-12-06 01:22:01 UTC

I watched the video on internet safety. It is essential to teach students knowledge about this field. For example, the video states that we should be cautious when downloading something. We should never share the personal password. It is beneficial to be careful to avoid this. Moreover, the video also shows that double-checking the URL link is necessary to ensure you are on the same page when downloading the app. It is a valuable reminder, even for me. The internet easily attracts students, and they tend to share something online. Thus, it is vital to share this knowledge for them to protect their personal information and safety.

Zhouyang Hu

zh2663_ — 2023-12-06 01:22:15 UTC

As an English teacher, discussing "Cyber Ethics" in the context of language education is incredibly relevant. It's important to remind students that the way they communicate online should reflect the same respect and integrity as in face-to-face interactions. When teaching English, especially in a digital age, integrating lessons on responsible online communication is crucial. This includes not only respecting others' opinions and avoiding plagiarism but also understanding the impact of words in online forums. It's about teaching students to be thoughtful and ethical communicators, regardless of the platform. This approach not only enhances their language skills but also prepares them to be responsible digital citizens.

Noelle

xl4712_ — 2023-12-06 01:22:18 UTC

The article "A Majority of Teens Have Experienced Some Form of Cyberbullying" was the one that stood out to me the most in this section. In the article, it was mentioned that the percentage of girls receiving cyberbullying and malicious rumors on the Internet is higher than that of boys. This phenomenon reminds us that, as teachers, we should not only clarify the norms of using the Internet with our students but also differentiate our teaching and provide personalized Internet safety education to students of different genders. Especially for female students, we should tell them how to protect themselves on the Internet better and how they should react in case of Internet violence or rumor-mongering.

Flora

yc6948_ — 2023-12-06 01:22:51 UTC

I was really shocked by the data that how many teens have experienced cyberbullying, and how important to have a safe password is (there is one password listed as "don't use" but that is what I'm using!) As a result, there is no doubt that while technology does great help to students' study efficiency, teachers should also teach students some knowledge about how to keep themselves safe in the cyber environment. For example, we should tell students to always create strong passwords, sign out after using a public device, protect themselves from scam, etc.

CyberSafety-Lingzi Ma

2023-12-06 01:24:06 UTC

The first vedio which reflects the internet unsafety in detailed resonates me. Especially in United States, email frauds are common because of the regulate use of email for people to communicate and purchase things online. So once our information get disclosured, we will eaily be scammed. It is really important for us to check the mail account and its location in order to distinguish the fake from the real one.

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jh8538_ — 2023-12-06 01:24:52 UTC

I think this kind of cartoon is vivid and suitable for children to watch. While attracting attention, educate them about cyber security knowledge, and even adults can get some tips from it.

Ziying Shao（Sakura)

zs26491_1 — 2023-12-06 01:25:37 UTC

After watching the first video. I feel like teaching cyber safety to teenagers are extremely important for themselves and their family as well. Cyber is a connection system, once something is leaked or found by others, then it is blown up to anywhere and anybody. It could be used to change a human's life or commit a crime, or wipe out all legal information to make it illegal.

Cyber makes gaps and grey zones for those invisible geniuses, especially those teenagers who do not value the consequences and results. If students mistakenly click a link or get into a weird website, it is serious but telling others like police or officers in time would be very useful and decrease harm as soon as they can.

Speaking out about the experience and being brave enough to tell others will be the most useful resolution instead of hiding history, which does harm to both themselves and their family.

Zihan Gao

zg2565_1_1 — 2023-12-06 01:28:05 UTC

I look through the slides of "Master the Internet". It is amazing and helpful for students. Because during my learning time, I did not have a chance to learn how to keep safe on the Internet. Some websites help teachers to make lesson plans on Internet teaching. Because it is so new teachers also need some support. In the lesson plan and slides, details are provided for students such as how to create a password. From my learning experience, I recognize that it is not easy for both learning and teaching. Teachers can help students to be engaged but not only tell them instructions.

Cyber Safety--Pin Ning Fu

pf22381_1 — 2023-12-06 02:36:07 UTC

To be honest, there are so many things about cyber safety that I didn't aware of before. For example, the public wifi is not safe. And scams are increasing and growing to different format so we should always be cautious on the Internet. I really like the quote "never send anyone a picture that you don't want the world to see.” Internet keeps out footprint forever and sometimes your friends keep it, too. So, I think it is important, especially for young kids, to remember that there is no secret online. Sometimes they trust people around them without knowing that this person is trustworthy or not. So don’t put yourself in this kind of risk.

Yuting Li

yl10065_ — 2023-12-06 03:56:39 UTC

It is true that the Internet could be a good platform for interactions, but it is also dangerous for our students because they often share their personal information online. As a result, telling them the importance of safeguarding their information (e.g. phone numbers, addresses, family details, etc.) becomes pivotal for our educators.

Chloe Feng

jf4967_ — 2023-12-06 05:35:11 UTC

When I watched the first video, I found that it really gave me a great warning and education. I usually connect to public Wi-Fi everywhere because it saves me data. But I have never cared about my personal information security, especially since the video mentioned that I cannot provide and use my own account information, but I seem to use it often! I don't seem to realize that other people on the other end of the phone can see my mobile phone messages. I feel like a lot of my personal information may have been leaked. But after watching the video, I will pay more attention to safety awareness in this area.

Zihan Gao

zg2565_1_1 — 2023-12-12 20:02:50 UTC

There are five sections in my portfolio. The introduction, my education philosophy, my teaching, my works and my students’ work. I want to show my audience about my view in education and what I have done as a teacher.

During the main section of introduction,I introduce who I am, my views in teaching and education. And people who visit my website can contact me through a questionnaire.

In my education philosophy, I express my understanding from my teaching experience and theories I learned. In addition, through the introduction of courses I take, the evidence of how professional as a teacher is shown.

In teaching section, I show my teaching skills related to my education philosophy and my experience in teaching to the audience.

In the final two parts, my works in teaching such as lesson plan, podcast, classroom norm are provided. There are my teaching exhibition. In addition, my student works are shown in this part.

Huizhe Su

hs5026_ — 2023-12-12 20:03:58 UTC

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Welcome!

This is my online teaching portfolio, introducing myself as an EFL teacher. it concludes the skills showcase part, my educational background, professional learning, podcast project, teaching theory, and AI-generated materials I created. The skills showcase shows the skills I equip as a teacher for my future teaching. In the educational background, there is information about my education and certification. The professional learning part states my professional experiences using tech tools in language teaching. Descriptions about the podcast project with the link to access the podcast are shown in the podcast project part. The two materials generated from AI tools are presented in the AI-generated materials section. Lastly, there is a teaching theory part stating my teaching methods and theories.

Jiangxue Han

jh8538_ — 2023-12-12 20:22:40 UTC

Jiangxue Han portfolio

jh8538_ — 2023-12-12 20:23:21 UTC

Lingzi Ma- Professional portfolio

2023-12-12 20:40:42 UTC

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Hi everyone, this is my professional portfolio!

Ziying Shao(Sakura)

zs26491_1 — 2023-12-12 20:47:36 UTC

Hi everyone. This is my online teaching portfolio and the passcode for access is 123456 cuz I don't have a promotion for this website(crying). Thanks for looking!

Hua Chen

hc4188_1 — 2023-12-12 20:53:07 UTC

Flora

yc6948_ — 2023-12-12 21:02:09 UTC

Noelle

xl4712_ — 2023-12-12 22:12:39 UTC

Yuting Li

yl10065_ — 2023-12-12 22:21:41 UTC

Glorianne Li

gl1885_1_1 — 2023-12-12 22:30:55 UTC

Wenle Gao

wg2260_ — 2023-12-12 22:47:32 UTC

Xuan Liu

xl3770_1 — 2023-12-12 22:55:36 UTC

please see link here: https://sites.google.com/nyu.edu/xuanliu?usp=sharing

This portfolio is crafted using “Google Sites,” modeled after the online portfolio format presented by our Professor. Suba. In terms of content, I have incorporated a selection of personally captured background images and organized it into five distinct sections:

1. Home: This section serves as an introduction, providing an overview of my educational background and personal details.

2. Resume: A comprehensive section detailing my professional experiences, qualifications, and achievements.

3. Education Philosophy: This segment articulates my teaching beliefs, encompassing educational theories that guide my approach to education.

4. Professional Skills and Tools: This is a pivotal section, showcasing the knowledge and practical skills acquired throughout our course. It includes a detailed list of professional skills and tools, each linked to relevant projects or experiences. For example, selecting “Podcast” directs users to a project created during the course. The subcategory, “Professional Development,” outlines conferences, social events, and online learning tools and platforms employed for my ongoing professional growth.

5. Student-Teaching Moment: This section shows my experiences during this year’s student-teaching journey, featuring both narrative content and accompanying images captured during my placement.

To sum up, each section in this online portfolio is thoughtfully designed to provide a comprehensive overview of my professional and educational journey.

https://sites.google.com/nyu.edu/xuanliu?usp=sharing

Jieqi Chen's online portfolio

jc11992 — 2023-12-12 23:33:28 UTC

Here is the link of Jieqi Chen’s online portfolio: https://mandolin-sponge-azy3.squarespace.com/

And the password is: kkkk

Chloe Feng

jf4967_ — 2023-12-12 23:56:34 UTC

Zhouyang Hu

zh2663_ — 2023-12-12 23:56:37 UTC

Hello, Everyone! This is my teaching portfolio. Please tap the link directly. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!

https://sites.google.com/nyu.edu/zhouyanghu-teaching-portfolio/home

Pin Ning Fu

pf22381_1 — 2023-12-12 23:57:12 UTC

Yuhan Huang

yh5449_1 — 2023-12-12 23:57:39 UTC

Yinyu Ding

yd2673_ — 2023-12-12 23:58:16 UTC

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Zihan Gao

zg2565_1_1 — 2023-12-13 01:17:06 UTC

It is convenient. I can add what I teach in class today and then ask it to create a quiz or evaluation for me. It creates a multiple-choice quiz for me so that I can send them to students to do. And then, learners can get what their students learn in class and whether they master the new vocabulary.

Differentiation- Huizhe Su

hs5026_ — 2023-12-13 01:18:05 UTC

I asked the magic AI to do a lesson plan where there have to be differences for students with different English proficiency levels. And I also asked the AI to show the differentiation in students' homework.

zs26491_1 — 2023-12-13 01:19:30 UTC

“后天” in Chinese means both acquired effort and the day after tomorrow.

The first line should have meant that" Acquired learning is very important"

But we can also explain that as learning on the day after tomorrow is very important so the second line is "Thus we can sleep today and tomorrow"

Xuan Liu-Magic school

xl3770_1 — 2023-12-13 01:19:37 UTC

I used Magic School to design a student IEP draft. Firstly, I input the disability category, and then the description of student behaviors, needs, and strengths.

Finally, I got a detailed teaching for ADHD students:

Student IEP Draft - Review closely before implementation

Present Levels of Performance

[Student Name] exhibits disruptive behaviors that often disrupt the learning environment in the classroom. These behaviors include talking out of turn, fidgeting, and difficulty staying seated for extended periods of time. Additionally, [Student Name] has a limited span of focus and often struggles to stay engaged in activities for long periods of time. Despite these challenges, [Student Name] demonstrates quick calculation skills and is able to perform simple math calculations accurately.

Student Needs and Impact of Disability

[Student Name]'s ADHD significantly impacts their ability to engage in the general curriculum and participate in appropriate classroom activities. Their disruptive behaviors can disrupt the learning process for themselves and their peers, making it difficult for them to fully access and benefit from instruction. Their limited span of focus also hinders their ability to sustain attention and fully participate in classroom activities. However, [Student Name]'s quick calculation skills indicate their cognitive abilities and potential for academic success.

Goals and Objectives

Measurable Goal: [Student Name] will increase self-regulation skills to reduce disruptive behaviors in the classroom setting.

Objective:

[Student Name] will independently identify and implement at least one self-regulation strategy when feeling restless or impulsive, in 4 out of 5 observed instances, as measured by teacher observation.

Measurable Goal: [Student Name] will improve sustained attention and focus during academic tasks.

Objective:

[Student Name] will engage in a classroom activity for a minimum of 10 minutes without exhibiting off-task behaviors, in 3 out of 4 recorded instances, as measured by teacher documentation.

Measurable Goal: [Student Name] will improve organization and time management skills to support task completion.

Objective:

[Student Name] will independently follow a visual schedule and utilize task reminders to complete assigned tasks within the given time frame, in 4 out of 5 recorded instances, as measured by teacher observation.

Accommodations and Modifications:

Provide preferential seating near the front of the classroom to minimize distractions.
Use visual cues and prompts

gl1885_1_1 — 2023-12-13 01:19:50 UTC

I absolutely love magicschool and see this as a resource that will get me through the first couple years of teaching. Magicschool has all the different resources every teacher needs available to them in one website such as: SEL Lesson plan, Choice Boards, Emails to families, and report card comments. I especially loved exploring the tools as the UI is aesthetic and easy to navigate.

Lingzi Ma-Try out magic school

2023-12-13 01:19:52 UTC

I've tried Magic school creating multiple choices. And it is fantastic. As the website provided, these 5 questions gives students the chances to review their progress and interact with teachers. It is relevant to class topic and is a good way to evaluate and assess students' learning achievement in a direct way. Teachers also save lots of time during this process.

Noelle

xl4712_ — 2023-12-13 01:20:01 UTC

The most helpful tool of this AI tool is that it can help generate a lesson plan. This is especially helpful for teachers with a large number of special education students in their classes, and we can use this feature to quickly generate different versions that match the learning characteristics of the students. However, it also has limitations in that for more complex course requirements. The lesson plans it provides do not cover all aspects of instruction well and are likely to require major changes before they can be put into use.

Math Spiral Review

wg2260_ — 2023-12-13 01:20:15 UTC

I tried the Math Spiral Review by creating some questions related to math. I love it! This tool is able to give suggestions on how I can differentiate the lesson for English Language Learners (ELLs). It also provides information on other resources I can use to support my students.

HuaChen

hc4188_1 — 2023-12-13 01:20:32 UTC

xl4712_ — 2023-12-13 01:20:35 UTC

Class MeMes-Huizhe Su

hs5026_ — 2023-12-13 01:21:32 UTC

The class is wonderful. I really enjoy it!

Yinyu Ding

yd2673_ — 2023-12-13 01:21:53 UTC

I use the magicschool ai to create a 2nd lesson plan about share there favourite toys by using three adjectives. Students will learn to use adjectives to describe things in authentic contexts. The ai has very many templates related to pedagogy and it is very convenient to generate lesson plans for any age and any topic.

Jieqi Chen - Magic School

jc11992 — 2023-12-13 01:22:18 UTC

I tried to use magic school to create a lesson plan by using a differentiation and access lens. It's quite helpful.

lk3208_1 — 2023-12-13 01:24:10 UTC

Yuting Li

yl10065_ — 2023-12-13 01:24:27 UTC

Class meme

wg2260_ — 2023-12-13 01:24:33 UTC

jh8538_ — 2023-12-13 01:25:34 UTC

Jieqi Chen

jc11992 — 2023-12-13 01:25:50 UTC

Lingzi Ma-meme

2023-12-13 01:26:17 UTC

Zhouyang Hu

zh2663_ — 2023-12-13 01:26:44 UTC

I tried to make a lesson plan by magic school ai, it’s so helpful!

Zihan Gao

zg2565_1_1 — 2023-12-13 01:26:49 UTC

I like this website!!! And also I like Suba although I hate grades.

Jiangxue han

jh8538_ — 2023-12-13 01:26:59 UTC

I tried the teacher song writing, it quickly helped me write the lyrics.

Hua Chen

hc4188_1 — 2023-12-13 01:27:38 UTC

I tried to use magic school to make an assessment about past tense and simple past tense. I just input the students' age and the theme. This is very effective!

XuanLiu

xl3770_1 — 2023-12-13 01:28:15 UTC

Ziying Shao(Sakura)

zs26491_1 — 2023-12-13 01:28:23 UTC

This is what I tried for my 7th-grade students to learn the vowels and take quiz to better understand it.

zh2663_ — 2023-12-13 01:28:39 UTC

Thank you all! Thank you Suba!

Pin Ning Fu

pf22381_1 — 2023-12-13 01:29:01 UTC

I used magicschool to generate a lesson plan. I think it's very effective and useful. Moreover, it provide some differentiation strategies for me to apply in my teaching. Love it!

Yuhan Huang

yh5449_1 — 2023-12-13 03:34:23 UTC

I tried some funny functions on the website like teacher joke generator and the song generator. I thought it can create sound document but there are just some lyrics but the lyrics are fun enough. I think it can also have a positive effect on equity and differentiation in teaching.

Yuhan

yh5449_1 — 2023-12-13 03:42:54 UTC

Thank you so much for your class!

Yuhan Huang

yh5449_1 — 2023-12-13 05:26:19 UTC

Teaching cyber safety to students is crucial in today's digital age. Scams are everywhere and kids can be the primary target because they are easily tricked. Teaching them early can give them a sense of cyber safety in their daily life. Like the passwords we are using every day. If the password is too weak then your account is not safe to use. Also, students need to identify scam messages and calls but usually no one will teach them that but teachers.

Flora

yc6948_ — 2023-12-13 06:25:30 UTC

Thank you so very much for being with every one!

Yuting Li

yl10065_ — 2023-12-13 06:29:50 UTC

I used Magicschool to generate several teacher jokes. Learning sometimes can be stressful, and humor can serve as a natural stress reliever, which could also capture students' attention and make the learning environment more engaging.

Chloe Feng

jf4967_ — 2023-12-13 06:30:20 UTC

Thank you so much for your dedicated teaching and unwavering encouragement throughout this semester!

Chloe Feng

jf4967_ — 2023-12-13 07:23:23 UTC

I used Magic School to create a lesson plan about attributive clauses for the 7th-grade students in China. I found it is really an awesome tool for teachers because it can create a whole outline based on teaching goals, requirements, and some additional assessments. What surprised me it that it even considered the differentiation of the students, which made me new inspiration and thought!

Flora

yc6948_ — 2023-12-13 07:41:59 UTC

It really amazed me that there are so many different tools we can utilize at Magic School. The most outstanding tool for me is generating lesson plans. It always takes a long time to think of and create a lesson plan but with Magic School, we can simply enter the topic that we want to teach or the goals that we want to achieve, and some additional information in the boxes and then the lesson plan will be generated within a few seconds! In my tech tool try out, I intended to design a lesson to teach 7th grade students that are EFL learners in China to learn how to describe their hometown using sentence structures such as "My hometown is…", "It is + adjective", and "It is located in…". By entering this instruction, the lesson plan is generated and I can refer to it and get some inspirations.

Pin Ning Fu

pf22381_1 — 2023-12-13 22:32:59 UTC

gl1885_1_1 — 2023-12-16 01:20:16 UTC