This document provides a summary of 10 digital tools for promoting creativity in modern foreign language (MFL) teaching and learning. The tools include Wordle for creating word clouds, ImageChef for visual poetry, Wallwisher for collaborative note-taking, Voicethread for multimedia discussions, Voki for talking avatars, Toondoo for cartoon creation, GoAnimate for video animation, Xtranormal for dubbing cartoons, Storybird for digital storywriting, and Glogster for multimedia posters. Examples are given for how each tool could be used to inspire creativity, develop language skills, or facilitate project-based learning in MFL classrooms.

1. Top 10 Tools for Digital Creativity in MFL Helena Butterfield http://helenabutterfield.net

4. 1. Wordle: http://wordle.net Create word clouds

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9. 2. Image chef: www.imagechef.com

10. How to do it Create an account Choose Visual Poetry Choose your shape and type in your words

12. 3. Wallwisher: www.wallwisher.com Create a wall of sticky notes

13. How to do it Create an account Build your wall

14. Revision

15. Key points from a lesson

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17. Homework

18. Collaboration

20. 4. Voicethread: http://voicethread.com Upload a picture People can record themselves People can write comments Voicethread link

23. How to do it Create an account Create your Voki

25. How to do it Account needed Choose Toondoo maker

27. How to do it Account needed Choose animation studio

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30. Used as a listening comprehension

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33. 10. Glogster: www.glogster.com (Educator accounts available)

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