Posts by Betsy:
「ライブクイズアプリ」ー理論的・実証的な根拠に基づいた効果的な使い方ー
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発表のスライド
ライブクイズアプリ
「ライブクイズアプリ」とは、授業中に学生が質問に答えられる機能があるアプリです。
以下、４つのアプリを紹介します。まず、発表で使用したPear Deck、それから、Kahoot、Socrative、とPlickersを説明します。
Pear Deck
Pear Deck is an add-on for Google Slides that lets you include questions in a presentation. It allows multiple-choice, short answer, and some other types of questions.
Each student needs
- Device (smartphone, laptop, tablet) OR 1 device per team of 2-4 students
- Wifi connection
The teacher needs
- Device to set up Pear Deck
- Projector or large screen
- Wifi connection
Tutorials for Pear Deck:
Kahoot and Socrative
Kahoot is a game. The free version only allows multiple-choice questions (a, b, c, d).
Socrative is less like a game. The free version allows both multiple-choice and short-answer responses.
Each student needs
- Device (smartphone, laptop, tablet) OR 1 device per team of 2-4 students
- Wifi connection
The teacher needs
- Device to set up Socrative or Kahoot
- Projector or large screen
- Wifi connection
Tutorials for Kahoot:
- Create a free account, create a Kahoot game, and host it (video made by Betsy)
- Various tutorials
Tutorials for Socrative:
- Create a free account, create a quiz, and host it (video made by Betsy)
- Quiz creation and launch (video)
- Socrative help topics
Plickers (low-tech classrooms)
Plickers allows multiple-choice questions only.
Each student needs
The teacher needs
- Device to set up Plickers (computer, tablet; smartphone not recommended)
- Device to scan paper cards (smartphone, tablet)
- (Ideally) projector or large screen
Tutorials
How are US language centers approaching DEI? Hints for SACs
link to this post: v.gd/jasal2022 It is my honor to be invited to speak at JASAL 2022 on October 22, 2022 as part of the plenary panel.I feel quite humbled to be given a place on the stage with the other panelists, Ashley R. Moore and Satoko Watkins. Japan-specific issues Linguistic diversity UDL & accessibility […]
Optimizing the future of language teaching with technology in Japan
My latest publication is out today! This was an invited chapter–my first one to be published. Lavolette, E. (2022). Optimizing the future of language teaching with technology in Japan. In T. Cooper & J. York (Eds.), Remote teaching & beyond 2021 (pp. 1–14). JALT CALL SIG. https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.CALL.PCP2021-01
Comparing Japanese and US Language Spaces: A Case Study
My latest publication, just barely making it out in 2021! I’m proud to say that the cover photo is my work as well. :D Lavolette, E., & Claflin, M. (2021). Comparing Japanese and US language spaces: A case study. Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal, 12(4), 341–364. https://doi.org/10.37237/120403
JASAL 2021 presentation
Lavolette, E., (2021, October). How are language spaces communicating about their innovative practices during the pandemic? Paper presented at JASAL 2021, online.
Motivating students to learn English: Digital tools and games
It is my honor to be invited to speak at 2021年度京都産業大学英語教育研究会 (Kyoto Sangyo University English Education Research Forum 2021) on September 25, 2021. Presentation + workshop slides In-class response systems In-class response systems allow students to respond to questions during a lesson. Kahoot and Socrative Kahoot is a game. The free version only allows multiple-choice […]
ＩＣＴを活用した授業 Using technology in the classroom
３年度教員免許状更新講習 It is my honor to serve as a lecturer for the 2021 teaching license renewal training on August 2, 2021, at Kyoto Sangyo University. Slides from workshop Part 1: In-class response systems In-class response systems allow students to respond to questions during a lesson. Socrative, Kahoot, and Pear Deck (high-tech classrooms) Kahoot is like […]
Announcing the Language Center Handbook 2021!
I am excited to announce the publication of the Language Center Handbook 2021, which I coedited with Dr. Angelika Kraemer. You can download the table of contents and find the link to purchase a hardcover copy on the IALLT website. The Language Center Handbook 2021, edited by Elizabeth Lavolette and Angelika Kraemer, is the latest […]
CALICO 2021 presentation
Lavolette, E. (2021, June). Games for learning: Using games as the basis for teaching learning theory to Japanese undergraduates. Paper presented at the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium Conference, USA, online.