Socrative

Socrative allows teachers to conduct formative assessments using multiple-choice or short-answers. 

• Socrative for Teachers: A Brief Introduction (video)

Socrative can be used for interpretive and presentational communication.

Quizizz

Quizizz allows teachers to conduct student-paced formative assessments students of all ages in a fun and engaging way for .

• Getting Started with Quizizz (video and written)

• Quizizz Tutorial for Teachers (video) 

Quizizz can be used for interpretive communication.

Vimeo

Vimeo is a platform used to create and share videos.

Teachers can use Vimeo to upload target language videos for input and for students to practice in the interpretive mode. Students can use it as a tool to produce a video product in the presentational mode.

• Getting Started for Educators (video)

• Getting Started for Students (video)

Vimeo can be used for interpretive and presentational communication.

EDpuzzle

Teachers easily create interactive video lessons with prompts for student responses using EDpuzzle .

Teachers find a video on YouTube, upload their own or re-use a video lesson created by another teacher. Then, teachers edit the video to create their lessons. They assign the video to their students and check their progress in real time while students learn at their own pace.

• Basic Tutorial on How To Use EDpuzzle (video)

Edpuzzle can be used for interpretive communication.

Animoto

Teachers create videos in minutes with Animoto’s drag-and-drop video maker. There is no video editing experience necessary.

Teachers can create instructional videos in the target language as input and for students to practice interpretive communication. Animoto can also be used by students as a tool to create a product for the presentational mode.

• For additional support, follow the link Animoto (video)

• For additional support, follow the link Animoto for Education (Tutorial for Teachers) (video)

Animoto can be used for interpretive and presentational communication.

VoiceThread

Using VoiceThread, teachers and students can create, share, and comment on images, Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, videos, audio files, documents, and PDF files, using a microphone, webcam, text, phone, and audio file upload.

• VoiceThread Basics Tutorial 1: Upload, Comment, and Share (video)

• VoiceThread Basics Tutorial 2 : Groups and Secure Sharing (video)

• VoiceThread Basics Tutorial 3: Moderating Comments, Private and Threaded Replies, and Copying (video)

• Using VoiceThread for Language Classes (blog)

Teachers and students can use VoiceThread to:

• Create: Upload, share and discuss documents, presentations, images, audio files and videos. Over 50 different types of media can be used in a VoiceThread.

• Comment: Comment on VoiceThread slides using one of five powerful commenting options: microphone, webcam, text, phone, and audio file upload.

• Share: Keep a VoiceThread private, share it with specific people, or open it up to the entire world. 

VoiceThread can be used for interpretive and presentational communication.

Google Forms

Google Forms can be combined with target language resources to create interpretive practice. Teachers can embed YouTube videos, images, texts, and hyperlinks into the form with questions for students to answer in order to demonstrate comprehension. 

To learn to create an interpretive Google Form teachers may wish to view this video, created by Catherine Ousselin (French Teacher, WL Curriculum Design and Technology Consultant, AATF Social Media Manager, Commission on Technology Chair, AATF Regional IX Representative, and 2017 PNCFL Teacher of the Year).

Students who create their own forms are creating a product for presentational communication.

Google Forms can be used for interpretive and presentational communication.

Flipgrid

Learners record short, authentic videos based on topics teachers select for Flipgrid. Learners share their voices and build upon the diverse voices of their peers.

In the interpretive mode, students listen carefully to the video that was recorded in the target language by their peers and demonstrate their understanding. Students can respond to the speaker, but not in real time as they would in a conversation. In the presentational mode, students prepare the response to the prompt, create their short video, and share it with the audience.

• Remote Learning on Flipgrid - Guide (written)

• Getting Started Educators (video)

• Getting Started Students (video)

Flipgrid can be used for interpretive and presentational communication.

Edji

Edji combines reading and collaborative annotations to create a unique classroom discussion focused on a text, image, or PDF. Students do not need an account to start reading and annotating. Teachers may wish to explore the tutorials for ideas related to how teachers and students can use this tool.

• How do I use Edji - Part 1 (video)

• How do I use Edji - Part 2 (Teacher Tools) (video)

Edji can be used for interpretive communication.