Using Tablets to support language learning (French)
Video Overview
French teacher explains the benefits of tablets to her teaching. She discusses the use of Kahoot and Educanon as means of assessment. The class are eager to engage with these tools. She also discusses the app Dice Lite in group work. These apps can be used individually or in groups.
Description
Students participated in their French lesson, using technology to revise vocabulary and sentence structure. Students participated in a quiz using the app Kahoot. The teacher chose this app for the assessment as it gives data on the spot, as well as an option to print the statistical data. Students also used EduCanon to watch videos and answer questions on their learning content. Students used the app Dice Lite to collaborate with their peers to create correct sentence structure during French lessons. The teacher selects and chooses the most appropriate apps for lessons that are suitable for the lesson content. The teacher is eager for technology to be used in lessons, trying new apps and ways of learning using ICT.
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Digital Learning Framework
This video supports the following statements of the Digital Learning Framework (DLF):
Teaching & Learning (2. Learner Experiences)
- 2.2 Pupils grow as learners through respectful interactions and experiences that are challenging and supportive.
Digital interactions, among pupils and between pupils and teachers, are respectful and positive, and conducive to well-being.
Teaching & Learning (3. Teachers’ Individual Practice)
- 3.1 The teacher has the requisite subject knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and classroom management skills.
Visit DL Planning to explore what other areas of the DLF are supported in this video, and to help you to plan for digital learning in your class.
