QR Code

WHAT'S A QR CODE?

A QR Code (it stands for "Quick Response") is a mobile phone readable bar code that can store website URL's, plain text, phone numbers, email addresses and pretty much any other alphanumeric data.

Why Are QR Codes So Popular ?

The main impetus for the popularity of these codes came from the smartphone market, as this market expanded so did the codes. Added to this is the exponential growth of social media - for instance a QR code embedded in your phone can give out contact information such as photos, videos, favorite things and links to social media pages like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and Flickr.

Here's the QR Code for my blog.

Download QR Reader App here and here, and check it out :)

Glogster

Glogster is an online tool that allows you to create interactive online posters; complete with text,images,graphics,audio and videos. 
1. Glogs can be used to present lessons complete with links to outside resources,with audio and videos related to the subject and topic.
2. Glogs support and meet the needs of special education, general education and ESOL students as they can have images,audio and video on them.
3. Glogs are a fun way to learn and engage students in learning.

Here's my Glog about one of my favorite cities in the world, London. It looks beautiful, isn't it :)

Aurasma

If you go back a few pages or check my menu, you might remember I've shared some information about Augmented Reality,why it's important and how to use it in education. I'm here to share Aurasma which is the world's leading augmented reality platform.

Here are 7 videos that will show you how to use Aurasma in education,Aurasma Demo,Aurasma Ipad etc.

Let's give it a try,shall we ? :)

1. Download Aurasma Android App.
2. Learn how to sign up and do so.
3. Now,hold your device away from the image below.

It's a great demonstration as to what Aurasma can do. You hold your device over your homework page and your teacher pops up to help you. It's fantastic. (If it doesn't work tilt your device slightly)

Tagul

Tagul is a web service that enables you to create gorgeous looking word cloud art and place it on your web page.

Here is a great page that enlightens us about how to use Tagul in education. Scroll down a bit, you'll see 12 amazing ways for language arts,too :)

This is my work cloud art that I've used to showcase some verbs we use with to-infinitive.

Created with Tagul.com

Linoit (Padlet)

What is Lino It ?

Lino it is a free service that allows you to create a canvas of online multimedia sticky notes. In addition to basic text, the sticky notes you place on your canvas can contain videos,images and file attachments.

How To Use Linoit:
To use Linoit,you have to register for an account. Once you've registered, you can create as many sticky note canvases as you like. You can make your canvases and notes public or private. If you choose to make a canvas public, other users can add sticky notes to it and read all of the notes on it.

Here are a few ways you can use Lino it in class:

• Students can use Lino it to brainstorm on collaborative projects then outline tasks necessary to complete those projects.
• Tasks can be assigned due dates on each sticky note.
• Attaching files to Lino It stickies allows you and your students to post PDFs or other documents that may not be available online.

Here's my canvas on Gerunds. As you can see, I've used it to stick notes that contains information,videos and photos about Gerunds to make it effective and enjoyable. 

Have a great day :)

My Midterm Presentation

This presentation is about tools I've already give you information about on my blog. It contains some more information and videos about the use of technology in education and about the newest technology trends that I've shared such as AR,Digital Storytelling. 

I had fun making it, hope you enjoy it :)

Kahoot, Socrative, Plickers

1. Kahoot

Kahoot is my favorite activity during class as a student. That's why I believe we can make use of it motivate our students to participate in class. Here are a few ideas:

• Kahoot! is great to initialize a discussion where students can vote on e.g. ethical issues anonymously. It is also a great tool to summarize a topic in a fun and engaging way. 
• Another way of using Kahoot! is to probe the students before you go through a topic to learn how much they actually know about a topic.
•  In addition, you can run the same quiz after you have taught the topic to assess how much the students learned. 
• The highest learning outcome is to make the students create their own kahoots. In order to be able to ask good questions and find good correct and incorrect answers, you have to know the topic well. 

2. Socrative

Socrative is a great tool for teachers to assess students and collect immediate feedback. Because;

• Its interative and engaging
• It provides immediate feedback via formative assessments
• It is paperless
• It saves time when grading assignments
• Students can use Socratic on any device, on any platform. 

You can use different ways to assess your studens via Socrative such as;

1. True or False Questions 
2. Multiple Choice Questions 
3. Short Response 
4. Create Short Quizzes
5. Upload Premade Quizzes
6. Quick Check for Understanding 
7. Voting on best responses

3. Plickers

Another great tool to use games in classroom is Plickers. Plickers is a powerfully simple tool that lets teachers collect real-time formative assessment date without the need for student devices. 

 I,personally,have no experience using Plickers. That's why I'd like to direct you here, where you can get your answer about Plickers after watching the tutorial below. 

Enjoy :)

Games And Simulations

• Games and Simulations can be defined as interactive multimedia with dynamic elements that are under user control.
• Games differ from simulations by including a goal or challenge.

Why are they important for us teachers ?

Because;

1. They increase student motivation.
2. They facilitate the affective aspect of learning.
3. They tend to produce improved communication and discussion within the classroom.
4. They promote individual discovery in learning from the learner's own perspective.

UP NEXT..

3 great examples of games we can use in classroom.

Virtual Field Trips

Virtual Field Trip... What is it ?

A virtual field trip is a guided exploration through the internet that organizes a collection of pre-screened, thematically based web pages into a structured online learning experience. It’s a simulated, real-time field trip.

Educational Benefit of VFT

During a classroom virtual field trip, students can explore places across the high seas, states across our country, and many nearby or far away people, places, and things. This is an opportunity to see and experience the world without ever leaving the classroom.

Arounder...The next best thing to being there...

Arounder features 100+ world’s top destinations including thousands of attractions and places to see such as prestigious museums and historical cathedrals, unspoiled natural paradises and UNESCO sites as well as the most luxurious hotel and the finest restaurants all over the world.

Have a wonderfully day :)