autonomous language learning from jaltcall 2013
DESCRIPTION
This presentation discusses two language learning websites, The Mixxer and Livemocha, and how they can be incorporated in language learning curricula. There is also a discussion of the caution one needs when approaching new language learning websites.TRANSCRIPT
Using Technology
3 Tools for Language Self-Study
The Mixxer
Primarily focused on reading / writing practice
Option to move from asynchronous to synchronous chat – Text, Audio or Video
Peer-feedback = Path to friendships
The Mixxer User Homepage
Mixxer Blog & Feedback
Mixxer Blog &
Feedback
My Student’s
Blog
Become language friends then chat
For university-level reading / writing classDemonstrate The Mixxer in class (provide handout)Assign students a topic to write about on The
MixxerTeacher (& others) gives feedback on The MixxerStudents follow up & email corrected version as
final submissionThe Mixxer has Teacher option to allow class-level
exchange activities
Students learn how tech can be language resource
Integrating Mixxer into Lessons
Teaching with Mixxer Groups Groups are primarily for teachers. They allow
teachers to organize their students and keep track of all of their blog posts.
To use The Mixxer as a teacher, sign up then email [email protected] requesting teacher permissions. They just need something to verify you're a teacher.
Provides structured courses, tutor connectionsHas blog section for writing with peer
feedback optionsGive feedback to other users to earn
Mochapoints / Tokens to purchase additional content (Gold Key opens all content for one price – ¥2,000 in May 2013)
Work through courses to progress in an orderly manner or choose specific lessons to focus on your weak areas
Livemocha.com
Using Livemocha
Choosing a Lesson
Course Description and
skills needed
Choose Course Level
Writing Exercises
Speaking Exercises
Speaking tips for this
exercise at bottom of page
Flashcard Practice Sets
Integrating Livemocha into LessonsFor university-level reading / writing classDemonstrate Livemocha in class (provide
handout)Assign students a course which matches your
textbook topic as review / reinforcementHave students submit completion report
(screenshot via email)Livemocha has teacher option to allow class-
level or school-wide integration in language activities
MyLanguageExchange(Looks can be deceiving)
What You See is not What You Get
3 Tools for Language Self-StudyGreat resource for practice of all skillsFree access to all resources Peer feedback leads to interactions in RTStructured lessons for all skills @ 4 different levelsFree access with some pay contentPeer feedback on writing & speaking to get betterHas potential with options for practicing all skills.Limited access to free resources; pay content allows for more interaction
Questions?
Please contact me [email protected]
Thanks for your interest in making your students
AUTONOMOUS!