Week 1—Task 3: Readings (CEM May 2022) by Online Language Teaching https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe See below for instructions. I can't wait to see what great resources you share with the rest of the cohort! en-us 2022-05-11 17:46:46 UTC 2025-04-24 12:52:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d7.png Creating Effective Educational Videos olt_msu https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2179866098 by Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning

What this is about: This very short, but essential article, covers 4 main research based principles needed as a foundation for creating educational videos.
Read this if: you want a quick refresher on tips for designing quality videos for your students.

Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning. (n.d). Creating effective educational videos. https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/teaching-with-technology/diy-video/effective-videos/ 

]]> 2022-05-11 17:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2179866098 Finding and Creating Visuals for Your Class olt_msu https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2179866099 by Shannon Donnally Spasova (Quinn)

What this is about:  This article was authored by one of the creators of this course, Shannon Quinn. She includes a helpful list of websites where you can locate visuals for educational use and many super creative ideas for how to create some visuals yourself. 

Read this if: you are tired of scouring the web for that image to only find out it costs a bundle or you can’t use it due to copyright issues.

Spasova, S. (2018, June 19). Finding and creating visuals for your class. The FLTMAG July 2018. https://fltmag.com/finding-and-creating-visuals/ 


]]> 2022-05-11 17:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2179866099 Accessibility Essentials in Online Teaching olt_msu https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2179866101 by Caitlin Cornell

What this is about: This FLTMAG article discusses considerations Higher Ed teachers (specifically language teachers) should be aware of in order to better serve disabled students, although K-12 teachers will also find much to learn here. The author covers aspects of Universal Design for Learning and how this framework helps teachers be more proactive in making materials more accessible.

Read this if: you are ready to take some small steps to help you better design materials for more engaged learning or if you are wondering whether you have missed any important basic concepts in accessibility.

Cornell, C. (2020, June 8). Accessibility essentials in online language teaching. The FLTMAG July 2020. https://fltmag.com/accessibility-essentials-in-online-language-teaching/ 



]]> 2022-05-11 17:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2179866101 Navigating the Labyrinth of Copyright in Language Teaching Materials olt_msu https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2179866104 by Shannon Donnally Spasova (Quinn) and Julie Evershed

What this is about: This interactive  (H5P) asynchronous webinar on copyright includes a multitude of learning moments. Using audio, video, and mini quizzes we learn the definition of copyright, uses of copyright for many different formats, as well as resources to locate print, images, video, audio for educational purposes in our materials development.

Watch this if: you have some idea about copyright, but are not fully confident in all the little rules, and if you want to use 40 minutes very wisely! This seminar is for you!

Spasova, S. & Evershed, J. (2020). Asynchronous webinar: Navigating the labyrinth of copyright in language teaching materials [Webinar]. The FLTMAG. https://fltmag.com/asynchronous-webinar-navigating-the-labyrinth-of-copyright-in-language-teaching-materials/ 



]]> 2022-05-11 17:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2179866104 IALLT Webinar: Are discussion forums really interactive? Ideas for purposeful asynchronous communication olt_msu https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2179866115 Presenter: Florencia Henshaw

What this is about: This one hour long webinar from IALLT shows how discussion boards can be used as a flexible asynchronous tool for assisting students with communicative tasks. Henshaw includes advice  and examples of great ideas that even early learners can use as well as ideas on how to curtail cheating.

Read this if: you are interested in creating discussion forums that do not rely on stilted quasi-conversations, but can instead be more interactive and/or game-like.

Henshaw, F. (2020). Are discussion forums really interactive? Ideas for purposeful asynchronous communication [Webinar]. The FLTMAG. https://fltmag.com/webinar-discussion-boards/ 



]]> 2022-05-11 17:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2179866115 olt_msu https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2179866116 General

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]]> 2022-05-11 17:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2179866116 The power of visuals in the human brain https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2201141591 What this is about:  This Ted Talk is about how visuals powerfully get the attention of people. Furthermore, it presents the concept of using images to lead people to do things.
Read this if :  you believe visuals are a great tool to enhance your classes and keep your students engaged and motivated.

Regiane Lima de Paula
Portuguese Instructor - MSU]]> 2022-05-26 17:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2201141591 Animating your Instruction: Using Comics and Graphic Novels in the English language Classroom nguye863 https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2201440874 What this is about: This interesting and informative one-hour webinar presents the reasons for using comic books/ graphic novels in language teaching, the benefits and challenges of using these resources in class and some possible solutions. More importantly, it suggests some activities with specific instructions to use comic books/ graphic novels to teach different language skills.
Read this if: You are interested in using comic books/ graphic novels or just images/pictures in creating your learning materials.

https://youtu.be/BHCLIVudEFw

Zoe (MSU)]]> 2022-05-26 23:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2201440874 kjohn113 https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2201843616 This is an article on how to get students to create video for class projects.  The author teaches them the basics of filmmaking, including kinds of shots, angles, lighting, etc., in a course on Spanish-language cinema, and has the students create a project in the second half of the term.  This reminded me of the thread on POV camera work for course videos.

Read this if...you want to teach courses on the cinema of a given language or country, and have students do short film projects. Also if you want to have students create short, basic films for proficiency-oriented courses.

]]> 2022-05-27 05:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2201843616 Assessing Outside the Box: the Open Format Assignment https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2210044268 By Caitlin Cornell and Megan Dean, Michigan State University

What this is about: The article introduces an interesting method of assessment (either in online or in-person classes) in which students can use digital technologies and critical thinking to reflect on their understanding of the subject. It seems to open a better connection and interactions between learners and the knowledge of the course, besides boosting their motivation in learning.

Read this if: you are interested in an effective and engaging assessment for your class.

Cornell, C. & Dean, M. (2021, September 3). Assessing Outside the Box: the Open Format Assignment. The FLTMAG September 2021.
https://fltmag.com/assessment-open-format/

Trang Ho (MSU)



]]> 2022-06-03 10:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2210044268 The Mixxer for Online Language Exchanges mattyodpungtiem https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2212448640 Matthew G.

What this is about: This article provides an update on the online website known as The Mixxer, a social platform that allows language learners to find virtual language partners to chat with. (The original article about this platform can be found here: https://fltmag.com/connect-students-native-speakers-today/) The site provides of the same functions as Facebook including the ability to add someone as a friend and send chat messages.

Read this if: You are interested in incorporating online language exchanges in your own (a)synchronous courses. Students can either use the text messaging system on the website to have a written exchange with a partner or they can exchange Skype information to conduct voice chat.

Personal anecdote: I have incorporated The Mixxer into my own classes so students can practice speaking the language. It is a free alternative to TalkAbroad; therefore, it lacks a lot of the nice features of that platform. Furthermore, unlike with TalkAbroad, it can be difficult to find a language partner right away on The Mixxer, so students may have to reach out to several people before they can find someone to complete their exchange with. However, I would still highly recommend it.]]> 2022-06-06 16:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/olt_msu/kthzibubcp8z3mbe/wish/2212448640