Learning2gether with Christel Broady about Improving Language Learning and Teaching by Using Free Google Tools in K-20

Monday October 12, 2015

What was it about?

This is an overview on how free tools can assist ELT professionals and learners in all everyday professional activities. Practical ideas that can be implemented immediately as well as training sources to deepen the understanding how the tools work. Preview the slides here:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PpzIdtGCF5Nn_VeR0sw3a6KjhtEMxNknL4LKFD8mQ58/edit#slide=id.p4

Find the Learning2gether archive of this event here:
http://learning2gether.net/2015/10/12/learning2gether-with-christel-broady-about-improving-language-learning-and-teaching-by-using-free-google-tools-in-k-20/

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How this worked at showtime Oct 12, 2015

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Here is the chatwing text chat for this event copy / pasted below

Vance, You've messaged that today we have more chats,

4 days ago

are they before or after?

4 days ago

Hi, sorry I didn't check here yesterday. There was an IATEFL YLSIG event on Sunday, and today Monday we are meeting with Dr. Christel Broady in Hangout, more information here http://tinyurl.com/learning2gether or athttp://webheadsinaction.org/live

That starts in about half an hour

4 days ago

Christel is in the Hangout now. You are welcome to join us there, we start in ten minutes:https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/hoaevent/AP36tYf56YrJcTErVcePnTocXFvC5PtGqArFetAP5iFM4WG6gOj9iw?hl=en&authuser=0

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Hello all!

4 days ago

Seems OK for me here ...ouf

(in chrome)

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Looks good in Chromium (linux)...

4 days ago

I find there's quite a few things that don't work in Chrome .... I daren't go linux :-(

4 days ago

CHRISTEL. Please, train us How to create documents likehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1MZl_wFsvjHIeTYSfPCTFDYoFMqwyEvAzrNTQpXEKx1E/edit

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Removing barriers for me means making learning more equitable...

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

hi everyone

4 days ago

Hi Maha, nice to see you

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

I tried to join but it takes me to an empty hangout where I am on my own :) .. I will watch and comment here :)

4 days ago

https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/hoaevent/AP36tYf56YrJcTErVcePnTocXFvC5PtGqArFetAP5iFM4WG6gOj9iw?hl=en&authuser=0

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

thanks Vance I am happy I could join

4 days ago

We saw you here

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Love forms in Google Drive!

...for polls, instant feedback in class, etc.

4 days ago

I love forms for the students to write comprehension questions ... they love it

4 days ago

:-) me too

4 days ago

The slides with live links are here:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PpzIdtGCF5Nn_VeR0sw3a6KjhtEMxNknL4LKFD8mQ58/edit#slide=id.p4

4 days ago

The links are ab fab - I've made my own copy to be sure I don't loose them .... big thanks

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Are MGuhlin and CloudHQ free?

4 days ago

I think MGuhlin is a blog

Miguel Guhlin, a K-12 blogger

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Google drive integrates well with gmail as well...

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

the hangout is a bit slow for me I think . I couldn't even hear anything. But I am good here .. good place to participate with you :)

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

HOA is fine at this end...

4 days ago

great, ahlan

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

I like spanning my google drive: https://freetools.spanning.com/stats/

4 days ago

we'll get you to explain that in a moment in the Hangout

4 days ago

Yes Dr Christel, I have had many Teachers say that to me too! I use Google drive sharing documents or folders with my students.

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Using Google drive to flip the classroom...

4 days ago

People who are afraid of these tools of do their banking on line (and belong FB) ...nuts

*often

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Sharing documents as long as they are CC or one has rights to do so.

Google Drive also integrates well with Google Sites...

4 days ago

Sharing documents and videos is what I do too!

Hi Vance :-)

4 days ago

Hi Nives, glad you could join us

4 days ago

Sometimes it's easier to share videos in Google drive rather than Youtube which is not accessible to all students. Plus I love creating Lesson slides directly in the drive and adding it to the class materials folder for students to access whenever.

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Google docs are good for student collaborative projects...

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

lol yes but how big of a loss .. That must've been really awful to loose years worth of work

4 days ago

I am disappointed that Google Classroom is not available for Private Tutoring or Teacher Training :-(

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Me too Nives!

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

I usually backup what I really care about and I don't usually trust the cloud alone

4 days ago

It's such a great tool (Google Classroom) that it's a dying shame that Google have such strict access to it.

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

yes me too Nives :(

4 days ago

@Benjamin and @Maha :-)

4 days ago

Interesting about videos ... I wonder if that's only with Classroom, because I did try once unsuccessfully

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Also, Google Sites!

4 days ago

another one to tell us about, feel free to grab the mic, speak up when you hear 'next

4 days ago

Social apps in schools is a bit touchy here in Italy, but using sites like Twiducate is safe and private offering social interaction without the public interaction. I'm looking at EdMettle too for the same, has anyone tried it?

4 days ago

feel free to comment on this, or ask in the live h/a

HoA

4 days ago

OMG - I've lost the sound altogether now (on my super duper brand new machine ) so I'm giving up all together - please say a BIG thanks for all the great links .... very useful indeed.

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

oooh this is great.. I've been trying to do this but couldn't see how.. thank you

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

I agree...all teachers should have a YouTube channel.

4 days ago

thanks Elizabeth, your thanks will be in the show notes

4 days ago

I like Google Maps too for a class on 'directions' in English language. I get the students to create their own location and give directions in a dialogue.

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

what do you use to leave comments on a non apple computer?

4 days ago

Great idea a 'photo story' with photos, thank you Dr Christel :-)

4 days ago

in what application, Maha?

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Maha, are you asking about Google Docs?

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

yes

Docs

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

What system are you running Maha?

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

windows 7

4 days ago

I insert comments into Google Docs from PC, Ctrl-alt-m

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

As far as I know Maha, leaving comments in Google Docs is the same for all operating systems...

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

ok thank you both I will try them later :)

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

I select the text, then right-click...

Or click "Insert", then "comment"...

4 days ago

Hm this looks interesting for Reading Comprehension must give it a try ... thanks :-)

4 days ago

:-) You can find the slides with links herehttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PpzIdtGCF5Nn_VeR0sw3a6KjhtEMxNknL4LKFD8mQ58/edit#slide=id.p4

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

voice comments Benjamin?

4 days ago

I agree using images to express or expand their vocab is a great tool even with adult learners not just kids

4 days ago

Great Idea picture dictionaries for beginners

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Vance is the expert on voice comments...I think there is an addon or extension, right?

4 days ago

You can enter comments by voice using android and tablet devices

4 days ago

Thanks for the link to the slides Vance :-)

4 days ago

What slide are we on Vance??

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

ah android ok thanks

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Check out Kaizena Mini addon in Google Docs.

4 days ago

Hi Brian :-) nice to see you here

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

slide 26

4 days ago

Brian it's slide 29

4 days ago

Got it now

4 days ago

Hi Brian

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

I have installed that Ben but for some reason couldn't do voice in my doc. will try again

4 days ago

Hi Nives

thanks

Hi Vance

4 days ago

IATEFL SIG Bi-Monthly Webinars 2015-2016
Waiting for explanation on how to create schedules for webathones alco chains of events

4 days ago

U r welcome Brian :-)

4 days ago

uh oh, connection lost and call ended

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Google Docs addons I use: Consistency Checker, EasyBib, Kaizena, and Thesaurus...

4 days ago

Yes

4 days ago

Yes hear you Christel :-)

4 days ago

I'm looking at slides on my google docs

4 days ago

Brian move to slide 31

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Google Drive = transparent education

4 days ago

@Benjamin I agree

4 days ago

But they want to learn free

4 days ago

Benjamin Stewart

Thanks all for a great chat! Off to class!

4 days ago

ciao @Benjamin enjoy your class

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

havea great day Benjamin

4 days ago

I like the reference of the Backchannel chat to 'digital brother' Dr Christel

4 days ago

I keep dropping out

I think it may still be recording

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

yes I hear you

4 days ago

it's trying to reconnect

4 days ago

great idea :-) Christel

4 days ago

the voice is lost

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

can you hear now Halima?

4 days ago

Thank you Dr Christel, your slides are powerful as always you have so much to share it's wonderful learning from you, thank you :-)

Dr Christel is that Native Speaking tool only available in Classroom?

4 days ago

Looks like we're back online here

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

is Exit ticket a written reflection?

4 days ago

Bravo Vance :-) I live with technology hassles everyday living in the Italian countryside so am glad today is going 'great' so far :-)

4 days ago

the voice lag is back, not a good sign

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

yes you are online just heard you Vance

we are doing fine so far .. It may be only on your side Vance

4 days ago

I think it is on my side

4 days ago

HoA is a great tool for Teaching online, I have used it but what I really look for is an interactive whiteboard to use when tutoring students online live

I recently have used EZTalks which has a great screen sharing tool and interactive whiteboard plus it's free for up to 3 in a session

4 days ago

wish you could talk with us in Hangout but your comments will appear in the show notes at http://learning2gether.net

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

or a quick journal or something .

4 days ago

Nice cat Vance

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

thank you I like the idea

4 days ago

Nives, have you tried WizIq?

4 days ago

Hi Glenys, yes I am currently using WizIQ as a Teacher also with Dr Nellie's moodle team

@Glenys my problem is that sometimes WizIQ is too heavy to run on a low internet connection

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

I tried Wisiq and also some separate boards but for some reason they are usually buggy . even Wiziq staff told me that my bandwidth was not good enough so I usually use hangouts

4 days ago

@Maha I understand exactly what you mean :-) even if I have used WizIQ for nearly 3 years

4 days ago

A BIG THANK YOU DR CHRISTEL for a great presentation and magnificent very informative slides :-)

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

thank you so much for all the information and resources Dr. Christel

4 days ago

Thank you Dr Christel for a very interesting talk

4 days ago

Ciao Vance, Brian, Dr Christel great to connect again online :-)

4 days ago

Thank You Dr.Christel!!!

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

I think she is talking about the webenthons

how to design something for her university

4 days ago

Maha Abdelmoneim

I agree it is wonderful to connect across the globe :)

you're breaking up a bit Vance

anyone can join us for the NileTESSOL ? :)

yes thank you all again thanks a lot Vance for organizing it

have a good day/evening

4 days ago

Christel asked me to share links on how to set up these hangouts. Here is one I archived when streaming from a conference where I was presenting on the topic http://learning2gether.net/2014/03/14/extending-google-hangouts-to-way-beyond-10-participants-vance-stevenss-presentation-at-the-tesol-arabia-conference-in-dubai-uae/

There is a link there to an article I published explaining more concisely: Stevens, V. (2013) Tweaking Technology: How Communities Meet Online Using Google+ Hangouts On Air with Unlimited Participants. TESL-EJ, November 2013–Volume 17, Number 3. Available http://www.tesl-ej.org/wordpress/issues/volume17/ej67/ej67int/

3 days ago

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