TWT2013-Laptops+and+iPads

=TWT2013- Using Laptops and iPads to Enhance Learning in and out of the ESL Classroom=

** Using Technology in the Classroom **


 * Computer Based Learning: **


 * 1. Freerice.com **
 * A. Vocabulary, grammar and other subjects **
 * B. Registering your class - [] **


 * 1. Register your own profile **
 * 2. Login and create a group **
 * 3. Register each student under your email (use the same password for everyone) and say that they are under the age of 14 **
 * 4. Give students their login information and a link to your group **
 * 5. Students join the group and start playing! (Make sure they play under your group name or you won’t know how much rice they have donated). **


 * 2. Englishcentral.com **
 * A. Pronunciation and vocabulary **
 * B. For instructions on how to set up a class go here and then click on Teachers Guide: [|http://www.englishcentral.com/academic#!/teacher-resources] **


 * 3. Microsoft Word - typing and recording **
 * A. New notebook layout **
 * B. Audio - record **


 * 4. TED Talks/TED ED **
 * A. [] **
 * B. Flip any video by creating a lesson out of it. **
 * C. Track students progress and their answers. **


 * 5. Lessonwriter.com **
 * A. [] for a video on how to use lessonwriter **


 * 6. JavaHotPotatoes6 **
 * A. [] **
 * B. Hot Potatoes is downloaded on your computer and helps you create worksheets. **


 * 7. Blogging **
 * A. [] (middle school and high school) **
 * B. [] (elementary school) **


 * iPad Based Learning: **


 * 1. Grammaropolis - Fun way for students to learn grammar. Includes videos, songs, and quizzes. **


 * 2. Bookabi Use this to practice grammar/vocabulary that has been taught in class. Also lets students practice their pronunciation. **


 * 3. Madlibs - Grammar practice. **


 * 4. Stack the states - Good as a warm up or as a reward for the end of class. **


 * 5. Flipboard/Pocket - For teachers to keep track of news articles and podcasts. **


 * 6. Doceri - Practice pronunciation, grammar, vocab and any topic that the students have learned in class. **


 * 7. Futaba - Vocabulary game. Best for younger students. **


 * 8. Chicktionary - Spelling/Vocabulary practice. **