World Languages and Literatures Helpful Tools
A. Platforms, Programs and Apps for Language Learning and Teaching
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SchoolShape - A platform for designing online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises
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Glogster - A platform for building multimedia electronic posters
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Lingt - A platform for designing online exercises, particularly oral exercises or tests
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Quia - A platform for designing online exercises and games
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VoiceThread - A platform for conducting group projects and presentations
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BB Learn 9 Kaltura Media Tool - A tool for creating audio and video files in BB Learn 9
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Quizlet - A program for creating electronic flashcards, vocabulary tests and games
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Reflector - A program for projecting an iPad or iPhone to the screen - a software version of AppleTV
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Recorder Pad - An App for voice recording on iPads
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Extra Voice Recorder - An App for voice recording on iPads
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Puffin browser - a Flash-enabled browser for iPads
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Polaris Office - iPad versions of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
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Padlet - a program for collaboration on iPads
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Kahoot - a game-based online learning platform
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BlueJeans - a video conferencing tool
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WebEX - a synchronous online teaching platform
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Google Classroom - a Google product for class activity and assignment management
B. Equipment
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Green Screen (in EN D151) - used with iMovie to create class video projects
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AppleTV (with iPad lab) - used to project an iPad or iPhone to the screen
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Flip Camera - portable video camera
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VHS Converter (in EN B131) - used to convert VHS tapes to digital files
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Turntable Converter (In EN D155) - used to convert records to digital files
C. Platforms, Programs, Apps and Equipment Suggested for iPad Lab
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Puffin browser - used for websites built with Flash technology
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Reflector/AppleTV - used to project an iPad or iPhone to the screen
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Padlet - creating collaborative projects
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Kahoot - creating online learning games and quizzes
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Quizlet - online vocabulary learning tools and games
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Polaris Office - creating Word and PowePoint document on iPads
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Glogster - creating online class posters
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Explain Everything - an app good for digital story-telling
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VoiceThread - creating online collaborative group projects with sound, pictures and videos
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Recorder Pad/Extra Voice Recorder - used for creating speaking/recording assignments
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Bb Mobile Learn - used to access the Blackboard Learn 9 course platform
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Google Tool Set - Google Doc, Google Presentation, Google Sheet and Google Form.
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Google Classroom - a Google product for class activity and assignment management and it works well on iPads and all other platforms