Tools to Build Confidence in Speaking in the ESL Classroom by Chandler Mordecai https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1 These are various websites and apps that can promote language learning and confidence in speaking. These are geared for secondary education classrooms in the United States en-us 2022-01-30 15:46:15 UTC 2022-04-27 19:07:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Top 10 Tech Tools-VoiceThreads chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160903429 "A platform where students develop critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity skills"-VoiceThread.com
Allows students to practice vocabulary and word association 
]]> 2022-04-27 18:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160903429 Top 10 Tech Resources-Voki chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160906457 Allows students to practice speaking through creative avatars. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160906457 Top 10 Tech Resources-Duolingo chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160908943 Allows students to practice language skills through interactive challenges and games. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160908943 Top 10 Tech Resources-Quizlet chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160911960 Students can build vocabulary flash cards and participate in interactive games to promote language acquisition and engagement. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160911960 Top 10 Tech Resources-Flipgrid chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160913859 Flipgrid allows students to create videos with pictures and audio. This could also be used to practice vocabulary. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160913859 Top 10 Tech Resources-Lyrics Training chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160916369 This app allows students to view a music video and type out the lyrics according to what they hear. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:33:20 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160916369 Top 10 Tech Resources-TikTok chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160920556 Students can create short videos using audio and image editing software embedded in the application. They can use transitions and voiceovers to practice vocabulary and build confidence in speaking. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160920556 Top 10 Tech Resources-Playposit chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160928118 This webiste allows students to listen and apply knowledge through interactive videos with attatched quizzes.]]> 2022-04-27 18:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160928118 Top 10 Tech Resources-Loom chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160930352 This is a screen recording application. Students can record their computer screens to practice reading and speaking aloud. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160930352 Top 10 Tech Resources-BookCreator chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160933840 This website allows students to develop books or narratives. Students can develop their own stories, select images, and practice reading their stories aloud. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160933840 Other Tech Resources-HelloEnglish chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160936994 An app that includes English courses and curriculum. Some services do include a pay wall. Some schools/universities may provide a subscription to the app. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160936994 Other Tech Resources-Beeling chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160940194 This app uses audiobooks to help language learners practice vocabulary and understand storytelling. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160940194 Other Tech Resources-TalkEnglish chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160942520 This app allows you to record yourself speaking. This would provide great practice for students for vocabulary pronunciation. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160942520 Other Tech Resources: Lingbe chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160944662 This allows language learners to call and have conversations with native speakers. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160944662 Other Tech Resources-FluentU chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160947240 This website allows students to watch and listen to videos. This site also provides translations and language learning practices and challenges. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160947240 Other Tech Resources-Canva chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160950315 This site allows users to build graphics. Students could build a graphic, such as an infographic, and practice presenting that infographic to the class. ]]> 2022-04-27 18:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160950315 Other Tech Tools-ToonTastic chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160954892 This app allows users to create their own cartoon. Students can practice storytelling and also present thier stories to others.]]> 2022-04-27 19:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160954892 Other Tech Resources-Vimeo chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160956992 This is another site for video creation. Students can record videos of themselves speaking or make creative videos about a certain vocabulary word or topic. ]]> 2022-04-27 19:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160956992 Other Tech Resources-PowToon chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160959671 This is a video/infographic generator. There is the option for users to select graphics and text to create their informative videos. Using graphics can help promote word association and vocabulary and help ELL learners link graphics to main ideas. ]]> 2022-04-27 19:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160959671 Other Tech Resources-Memrise chandlermordecai12 https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160962080 This is also an app that allows users to practice speaking and vocabulary.]]> 2022-04-27 19:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/chandlermordecai12/qn15g4xhnomkz0t1/wish/2160962080