Ed Tech by Dana Pierre https://padlet.com/dana_pierre/snyrlmbhoz1g Three tech tools for the 21st-century classroom. en-us 2018-02-28 00:26:16 UTC 2025-11-23 15:48:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Piktochart dana_pierre https://padlet.com/dana_pierre/snyrlmbhoz1g/wish/236213818 Instructions:
https://piktochart.com/blog/how-to-create-an-infographic-and-other-visual-projects-in-5-minutes/
1. Select a template
2. Edit your content
3. Share your work

How can I use this in the WL classroom?
1. Formative assessment
2. Visual Aid for presentation speaking
3. Cultural Research

Pros and Cons:
+ Streamline tedious tasks
+Increase student engagement
+Hands on student centered learning
-Additional screen time
-Risk of abusing online translators

My plan:
I can streamline in class cultural research projects and increase student engagement.]]> 2018-02-28 00:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dana_pierre/snyrlmbhoz1g/wish/236213818 Book Creator dana_pierre https://padlet.com/dana_pierre/snyrlmbhoz1g/wish/236215408 Instructions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tr6S-_ZlSc
  1. Add a new book. Tap the 'New book' button at the top left of the screen.
  2. Choose a shape for your book.
  3. Customize your front cover. 
  4. Add some text.
  5. Edit the text. 
  6. Add an image.
  7. Add a new page.
  8. Preview your book in iBooks.
How can I use this in the WL classroom?
Creating an ebook can be a great tool to help students practice narration.

Pros and Cons:
+Increase student engagement
+Hands on student center learning
-Additional screen time
-Risk of abusing online translators

My plan:
Students will be able to tell their story and will create a book about their childhood.
]]> 2018-02-28 00:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dana_pierre/snyrlmbhoz1g/wish/236215408 AUTODRAW dana_pierre https://padlet.com/dana_pierre/snyrlmbhoz1g/wish/236217171 Instructions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrVG6zTNfp8

  1. On a blank page, you'll see a pencil with stars around it. Tap on that button and you'll get a list of options.
  2. Pick AutoDraw to doodle by hand and you'll automatically see pictures that the system thinks you're trying draw.
  3. Tap on the image that you were trying to draw. If the item you were trying to draw doesn't appear, you can hit the back arrow to try again.
  4. Once your image is on the page, you can tap on the AutoDraw button again, the tap Select to select and move the drawing.
  5. You can also resize the drawing by selecting it and moving the squares on the outer corners of the drawing.
How can I use this in the WL classroom?
Students can show their comprehension of the TL while avoiding translation. Instructor can also use it while using TPRS in the classroom.

Pros and Cons:
+Increase student engagement
+Hands on student center learning
-Additional screen time

My plan:
Students will show comprehension by drawing what they hear.



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