Course: Planning the Integration of Technology in ESL, Section: 3. Explore Different Tools

General

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The intention of this online course is to present different ways to integrate ICTs to your learning activities. This course provides different examples and tutorials with free tools that can be used on all devices. You will also learn how to organize your classroom, technological tools and activities according to your situation and needs. Integrating technology to your class does not have to be complex but it does need to suit the learning intentions.

Module 1 : Observe your environment and identify all the resources available.
Module 2 : Set learning intentions.
Module 3 : Explore various technological tools.
Module 4 : Try one of the tools you wish to integrate into your practice.
Module 5 : Find out ways to organize your classroom and students when using technology.
Module 6 : Plan a learning sequence and create material to use with students.
Module 7 : Reflect on your process during this online course.

After completing these modules, you will have a knowledge of various technological tools you could use in many learning contexts with students. After creating activities and trying them with students, you will reflect on your practice. If you wish to earn a badge, you will complete assignments in various activities and a course monitor will award them to you once all the conditions are met.

*** Please note that this course is regularly updated, therefore, some tools suggested may vary between your visits. ***

Here are the descriptions of the badge you could earn by completing assignments:

Discover 1,5 hours	Apply 2 hours	Design 2 hours	Transfer 1

You explored four suggested tools and completed the assignment “Explore Different Tools”.	You created an activity or resource and used it in class. You submitted your homework to explain your experience.	With an appropriate learning intention, you created and submitted a learning sequence using at least 2 suggested tools.	You reflected on significantly transferring your learning into your practice. You shared documents that showcase(d) your development.

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Course designers: Sandra Laine and Nadia Laurendeau In collaboration with Martin Tremblay

3. Explore Different Tools

Duration: 1,5 hours
Level of difficulty: beginner

Explore various technological tools with videos and texts, then reflect on ways to use them in the classroom.

Discover Badge Opportunity
Activity 4 of this module offers the choice to complete a task to earn a badge.
- Module 3 - Activity 1 : Different Web Tools for Different Intentions Video Page
  
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  The intention of this video is to give you a general idea of each tool we are suggesting so you can choose which 4 you would like to explore.
  (Time: 5 minutes 42 sec)
  
  After watching, complete the quiz about the three phases of the pedagogical act and tools presented in the video.
- Module 3 - Activity 2 : Quiz - Three Phases of the Pedagogical Act and Tools
  
  View Receive a grade Receive a pass grade
  
  Complete this quiz in order to show your understanding of the video "Integrating Technologies into Planning - With a Learning Intention in Mind".
- Module 3 - Activity 3 : Exploration Time! Page
  
  For each tool, you will:
  Learn about the chosen tools.
  Watch teachers and students in action.
  Explore the functions of the tool.
  Complete your Participant Booklet.
  It will take about 20 minutes to explore each tool.
- Option 1: Using a Collaborative Word Wall - Padlet and Digipad Page
- Option 2: Using Interactive Videos - EdPuzzle Page
- Option 3: Creating Narrated Videos - Adobe Cloud Express (Adobe Spark) Page
- Option 4: Creating Media Messages - PosterMyWall Page
- Option 5: Using Digital Flashcards - Quizlet Page
- Option 6: Checking for Understanding - Wooclap Page
- Option 7: Creating Online Books/Comic Strips - Book Creator Page
- Option 8: Using Video Response - Flip (previously Flipgrid) Page
- Module 3: Activity 4: Earn a Discover Badge Assignment
  
  Restricted Not available unless: You are a(n) Participant
  
  Write down the names and a short description of each of the 4 tools you have explored in this module.
  After review from the course monitors, when all the conditions are met, you will be awarded a Discover Badge.