The document discusses using e-learning tools in language classrooms. It introduces various web 2.0 tools like polls, surveys, mind mapping, blogging, Flickr, and Moodle that can be used for collaboration, project-based learning, and communication. Examples are given for how each tool can be implemented, such as using polls to decide class readings or blogs for students to document field trips. The goal is to inspire language educators to incorporate technology and reduce anxiety around digital tools.

1. E-learning in the language classroom Martin Sankofi und Petra Szucsich

2. Program Overview Video activity: The machine is us/ing us Web 2.0 tools and classroom use Discussion, resources and outlook 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

3. Objectives To show you how to use e-learning in the language classroom To provide you with some useful sites and tools to work with To inspire you to use computers in the classroom To reduce anxiety when working with computers 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

4. The machine is us/ing us Video activity: Watch the video and write down the names of the services which are shown. Way-back machine – finding old web pages RSS reader – aggregating information Blogs/blogger Google Youtube - video Flickr – photo sharing Delicious - bookmarks online 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

5. Creating polls and surveys Tools www.polldaddy.com Center for history and new media 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

6. Creating a poll 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

7. Creating polls and surveys Classroom use Create a survey about students’ interest at the beginning of the school year. Create a poll if you want to decide which book to read, film to watch, etc. in the upcoming semester. Students create surveys themselves and encourage other classes to fill them in. 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

8. Survey overview 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

9. Survey results 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

10. Whiteboarding and mindmapping Tools Skrbl www.skrbl.com Mindomo http://www.mindomo.com/ Classroom use Collaborative brainstorming Taking notes Vocabulary: Word fields Introducing/ending a topic 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

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12. Mindmap created with Mindomo DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich 06/02/09

13. Blogging What is a blog? Tools Blogger + Wordpress Examples Minna‘s Baby blog Language trip blog Teacher blogs BBC Have your say 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

14. Blogging Suggestions for other uses? 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

15. Blogging 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

16. Blogging 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

17. BBC Have your say 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

18. Flickr Photos 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

19. Flickr photos What is flickr? Classroom use Illustration: posters, covers, worksheets Writing prompts: Photo story Teach Copyright: enables teachers to help students understand and apply the concept of intellectual property rights 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

20. Creative commons search 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

21. Vokis Teacher Blog : Participate Contribute Learn Voices of the world project Voki in a wiki or blog Classroom use Commenting function 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

22. Rubistar 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

23. Rubistar 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

24. Suggestions for classroom projects Recording radioplays with sounds and audacity and publish the results on podhost Wiki project: topic specific research project Moodle: setting up a virtual classroom Recording a podcast for the school web page Writing activities with wikis and blogs (field trip, travel guide…) Web 2.0 in the language classroom 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

25. How to learn more? Workshops (podcasting, moodle, wikis, blogging) Student projects Online training: e-LISA Academy Literature Online resources + documentation available on http://martin.sankofi.com 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

26. Recap 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

27. Moodle What is moodle? Example: course available for guests without key: Open English 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

28. Moodle A virtual classroom with integrated communication systems Manage content: upload files (documents, audio and movies…) and arrange and display them. Create electronic tests and assignments Display podcasts and news with “remote RSS” to differentiate learning according to levels Integrated chat ,Wiki and blog functions 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

29. Audio and video Podcasting Youtube Radio plays 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

30. Podcasting What is podcasting? Listening to podcasts Directories Web pages for „goodies“ Producing podcasts Recording a poem, newsletter, lesson… Audacity Publish on podhost or with loudblog 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

31. Finding podcasts Podcasting directories Englishcaster Podcasts for schools Charles Kelly's feed Itunes „ ESL places“ Randalls ESL Lab 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

32. Radio plays Sounds and noises for stories available on hoerspielbox.de Creating new stories or using fairy tales Recording sound with audacity Publish stories on a podcasting service like http://www.podhost.de/ 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich

33. Youtube At the movies Students browse The New York Times movies podcast. In groups of two or three they choose a film and watch the trailer. When finished, they report about the film and give a recommendation, why the other students shoud/should not go and see the film. 06/02/09 DIS Vienna Martin Sankofi & Petra Szucsich