This document discusses using cellphones in the classroom to enhance language learning. It provides examples of how cellphones can be used for formative assessments through polling apps to check understanding. QR codes are suggested to provide easy access to additional resources and websites. The document also describes using cellphone apps like Animoto and Tellagami for summative assessments where students can demonstrate what they know through video. Bringing your own device, or BYOD, is advocated for if managed properly in the classroom.

1. Cellphones in the
Classroom? YES!
ACTFL 2013
Orlando, FL
Michelle Olah

2. While you are waiting...
If you have a smart phone or iPad, Please...
Go to App Store (apple) or Google Play/Android
Market and search for a
QR Reader (Kaywa is one brand)
Download free app
Ask me for help if needed :)

3. Twitter:
michelleolah
Pinterest:
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Michelle Olah
World Languages Technology
Consultants
Orlando, FL
wltechconsultants@hotmail.com

4. Why? (I’ll be brief)

5. Enhances student creativity
Allows students to communicate outside of the classroom
Provides opportunities for student collaboration
Requires students to think critically to evaluate resources
Engages and motivates students to
Communicate in the TARGET Language!

6. BYOD
BYOD

7. Why allow BYOD?
(bring your own device) :)
BUT...
*They are powerful computers
*They are instant recording labs
*They are an organizational tool
*They can be used ‘on demand’
*Students already have them
*Students already know how to use them
*It’s not allowed at my school
*Not all students have one
*Students will cheat
*It will be a distraction
*Students will use them when they
aren’t supposed to

8. My 2 cents
Mange BYOD like you
would any other
classroom
management issue

9. Which tools should I use?
FIRST, decide
what you want
to do…
THEN pick the right
tool

10. Formative assessments
Use BYOD in formative assessments to
inform instruction, identify potential gaps
in knowledge or misunderstandings, and
encourage student self reflection on what
they know.
Some good tools for this - Poll Everywhere,
Socrative, Padlet, and Infuse Learning.

11. http://padlet.com/wall/actflintros

12. Multi-platform! Texting or web
Poll Everywhere
Free Student Response System

14. To
respond
using
website:
Go to:
PollEv.com/actfl2013mobile
Answer the posted question
To respond
using text
๏
Open your texting window (like you are
going to text a friend)
๏
The number you are going to text is:
37607
๏
In your message box you will type the
number that corresponds with your
desired response.

15. How to use Poll Everywhere?
•
Preview a topic - find out what they
know and are interested in
•
Review yesterday’s topic
•
Quick comprehension check on
what was just learned
•
Exit ticket
•
Team building/collaboration

17. QR Codes
Easy access to ANYTHING from
your smart phone or tablet!
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18. Getting info to your students FUN, FAST and EASY

19. First...
QR Codes
It is a 3D bar code encoded with
information
The information can be text, a website,
contact info, etc.
All you need is a “smart” phone, ipod or
ipad with a camera, and a QR code reader
It links something physical to the online
world
It’s EASY...
Download Kaywa (or
other QR code) Reader
from
Second...
Scan the code to access
the information

20. My Contact info
Our Website
Make your own
No more long URLs...

21. How can we use QR codes in the
World Languages Classroom?
Scavenger hunts in the Target Language
Put website and additional resources on vocabulary
list/homework - students can then access them
ANYTIME with their cell phones.
Link to youtube video, Quia practice page, etc.
Promote your language dept.
Add voice with http://qrvoice.net

23. Summative assessments
Let students show you what
they know using their
mobile device!

24. Animoto
Web based and Mobile
(Apple and Android)
Text and/or video
High Quality works of art
in MINUTES

25. Animoto Project
Goal: Create an
Verbacious Video!
You have 15 minutes to:
*Take 5 pictures and/or videos
*Add text and music
*EVERYONE must participate in some
way
Steps:
1. Download the Animoto App
2. Log in Information:
Username:
wltechconsultants@hotmail.com
Password: animoto
3. Create your video!

26. Tellagami
Apple and Android App

27. Demonstrate Interpersonal Speaking

28. ThingLink
Demonstrate understanding of practices, products
and perspectives of target culture

30. worldlangtech

31. Thank you!
Please go to
www.wltechconsultants.com
or ACTFL community to access
handouts and presentation