Game-based Learning
Game-Based Learning is an umbrella term that encompasses the use of serious games often also called educational games, commercially available games as well as constructionist gaming in education. It seeks to take full advantage of the high levels of engagement offered by digital games to facilitate active learning. Students are able to learn through trial and […]
A1 Analyst Report- Joy Reader App
Hi everyone, My analyst report is about an interactive reading app for Mandarin language learners. Please click here to view my report. I chose Wix blog as my platform to present my work. Enjoy! Karen
Hi from Vancouver Island
Hi everyone, My name is Jiri and I am logging in from Courtenay on Vancouver Island. My work life is split between teaching ESL/EAL teachers online through U of Calgary’s ContEd and managing/training online language assessors who work with an international English test organization. This is my 5th MET course. I am looking forward to […]
Paul Gollash, Founder and CEO of Voxy
A ‘personalized and adaptive language learning program’, Voxy uses real-world content to reach learners of English as a Second (or Other) Language through online, social, micro, and mobile learning. Lessons are customized for students based on their language skill level and interests or hobbies. Voxy’s main idea is that students will learn more effectively if […]
Duolingo’s Luis von Ahn
I’ve been using Duolingo lately in an attempt to learn Japanese. I’ve really been enjoying it – although I do admit to supporting my studies through the app with YouTube videos – and I decided to explore it for this week’s Founder’s Parade. The Learning Technology Venture – Duolingo Duolingo is a not-for-profit (freemium) science-driven […]
The Decline of Self-Paced e-Learning Markets
Over the past few years I have become well aware of the different types of ‘blended learning’ tools that are available on the market today. So much so that admittedly I had not truly noticed the glut of different platforms available today. Applications such as Nearpod, Blend Space and Class Quest are readily available and […]
Distance Learning-Predictions and Possibilities
This article basically addresses three subtopics: How is distance learning being defined? Is there a clear and unified purpose of distance learning worldwide? What is the global political, economic and technological environment for distance education? Specific trends and prediction in educational technology and distance learning. Of the three parts, the second topics is the most inspirational […]
The Digital English Language Learning Market
The world of English language learning is changing rapidly with the widespread use of mobile language learning apps, proliferation of online classrooms and tutoring services, and increased access to English media. The appetite for a different model of learning shouldn’t surprise those of us who’ve taught in traditional classrooms; a fixed, singular curriculum simply doesn’t […]
Xin chao from Vietnam and Singapore
Xin chao from Vietnam and Singapore. I am a Singaporean Chinese and I live and work in Hanoi, Vietnam. Over the last 6 years, my husband and I have been teaching English (ESL/EFL) and training Vietnamese teachers to teach English. In the early years, we taught all our classes face-to-face. But as I gained more […]
A#3: Language Acquisition/Writing Applications (French)
As a French Immersion teacher, I found the largest gap apparent in the chart (through reading the individual descriptions) was that there were no descriptions that pointed out whether or not applications could be set for different languages and areas of the world. Although the Internet facilitates an English predominant area, I believe a gap […]
Fun English by Study Cat
Fun English Course By Study Cat Compatibility: Universal Audience: Ages 3-10 Content: English Language Rating: 3/5 Stars Fun English by Study Cat is a fun and engaging game for young English language learners (aged 3-10). Learning and play are well integrated into the framework of this game which includes a series of 10 themed lessons […]
Jake Jolis, Verbling
Jake Jolis Cofounder & CEO at Verbling Verbling began as the Chatroulette, or a speed-dating version of language learning. At one point it was hailed as the best free software you’ve never heard of, and one of 150 brilliant new things you must try online. It competes with ventures such as Livemocha, Voxy, PlaySay, Duolingo, and Busuu. […]