Apps in language learning
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The document discusses apps that can help with language learning. It begins with defining what an app is and providing an outline of topics to be covered, which include observations and recommendations on apps for language learning, along with presenting results from recent research on popular apps. The research involved surveying academic classes to see what apps they use and found that the top 10 most mentioned apps were BBC News, TED, Sounds (Macmillan), Google Translate, Merriam Webster, Longman Dictionary, Word Reference.com, ABC radio, Word Web, and Phrasal Verbs. The document concludes by providing takeaways and suggestions for curating educational apps.
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Apps in language learning
- 1. Apps in language learning Vernon Fowler
- 2. What is an app? Video http://www.commoncraft.com/video/apps
- 3. Outline • Poll to warm-up • Apps in language learning • Take-aways & curation
- 5. Apps in language learning • Observations • Recommendations • Recent research • Take-aways • Curation
- 6. Apps in language learning Observations Image http://www.gograph.com/stock-illustration/observer.html
- 8. Apps in language learning Recommendations (so far) –You first… –Then me Image http://www.acsacs.ie/recommend/
- 10. Apps in language learning Some recommendations
- 11. Apps in language learning Recent research –Methodology –Results Image http://www.delve-research.com/
- 12. Apps in language learning Methodology • “List apps that help with study” • Surveyed: 10 Academic classes 1 General English & 1 Business
- 13. Apps in language learning Results –Runner-ups –10 most popular Image http://www.delve-research.com/
- 14. Apps in language learning • Runner-ups
- 15. Apps in language learning 10 most mentioned apps that help with study BBC News TED Sounds (Macmillan) Google Translate Merriam Webster Longman Dictionary Word Reference.com ABC radio Word Web Phrasal Verbs
- 16. Apps in language learning Take-aways Image http://myseastoryblog.com/tag/take-away/
- 18. Apps in language learning Curation Image http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2010/11/09/131186092/november-9th-show
- 20. Thank you Apps in language learning
Editor's Notes
- This PD session was first delivered at Melbourne Cup Day 2013 following Alison Austin, EAP teacher at DUELI, covering QR codes.
- http://www.commoncraft.com/video/apps is a 3 minute video that may be worth watching if audiences need a clear explanation.
- The live polls at Poll Everywhere may be closed by the time you are viewing this.Screenshots have been taken with poll data from a Professional Learning Community meeting held at Hawthorn on the Friday after Melbourne Cup Day 2013.
- What percentage of students bring a mobile device to class? http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/CQ8k6d4mjGyqINC
- Many of us have seen students using Facebook, QQ or other distracting apps during class time. Perhaps we’ve been lucky enough to observe them using a good dictionary app. Several casual observations show that dictionaries are the most popular type of app that students use in class to help them study.
- Apart from dictionaries, what other educational apps have you observed students using? http://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/PVQgKxXAQG6nsi4
- What apps have teachers recommended for students to enhance their learning? http://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/PFiZ8wxsQpLzu7I
- Some of my recommendations:SoundCloud, Macmillan Sounds, IELTS skills, MyWordBook 2, English Grammar in Use: Activities $1.99https://soundcloud.com/mobilehttp://www.soundspronapp.com/http://www.macmillaneducationapps.com/ieltsskillshttp://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/apps/mywordbook-2http://www.cambridgeapps.org/grammar/egua.html
- From the top 20 apps, these are the 10 with only 2 mentions.[AZ is namediVerb]
- The top 10 apps with more than 2 mentions
- What apps from today's session will you explore / recommend for students to enhance their learning? http://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/A2pivPrAc9Kjf04
- Where can I go to find app reviews and recommendations?
- The best sources for app recommendations and reviews are: our colleagues & students. Online, there’s edshelf and Edudemic.Raising awareness of a few apps that students can use to enhance their learning will be more successful than other strategies.Whether your class time activities can / should allow students to leverage their mobile device should be dictated by the curriculum and learning objectives. If teachers are worried about wasting class time, consider suggesting an app for students to use or review as homework activities.
- Quiz from the research:Prize 1: name 1 of the runner-up apps – answer: YouTube, Oxford Learner Dictionary, New York Times, ABC, Collins Spanish - English Dictionary, Dictionary.com, IELTS preparation, Podcasts, Advanced English Dictionary and Thesaurus, iVerbPrize 2: name 1 of the top 10 apps – answer: BBC News, TED, Sounds (Macmillan), Google Translate, Merriam Webster, Longman Dictionary, Word Reference.com, ABC radio, Word Web, Phrasal VerbsSome of my recommended apps:SoundCloud, Sounds (Macmillan), IELTS Skills, MyWordBook 2, English Grammar in Use: Activities costs $1.99
- 3 steps to adding a shortcut to sites like tinytexts.wordpress.com (and other websites designed for use on a mobile):Type the URL in the address bar of Safari on your iOS deviceTap the “Share” icon at the bottom of the screenTap “Add to Home Screen”