The Tragic Path of an Elt Student

Padlet is an attractive web application that allows users to create simple online spaces that look like a piece of paper, or a blank wall. Users can attach ‘sticky notes’ by double-clicking anywhere, and upload - or link to - images, files, videos and sound recordings. Web pages and media will appear and play directly on the Padlet wall, providing a very appealing user experience. This provides an easy way for learners to collaborate and curate web-based resources, or generate ideas together. Padlet describes itself as a “multimedia friendly, freeform, real-time wiki” . Unlike many other kinds of wiki, it allows for multiple users to edit at the same time. There are multiple settings to allow users to modify the Padlet wall, by adding different ‘wallpapers’, setting privacy and permissions and customizing the wall’s weblink. While the default format is free-form, other formats (list or grid) may provide an easier viewing experience if a large number of posts is expected. The clas...

Storybird lets anyone make visual stories in seconds. We curate artwork from illustrators and animators around the world and inspire writers of any age to turn those images into fresh stories. It's a simple idea that has attracted millions of writers, readers, and artists to our platform. Families and friends, teachers and students, and amateurs and professionals have created more than 5 million stories—making Storybird one of the world's largest storytelling communities. Benefits, Uses and Enjoyments of Storybird:   1. Fast and easy setup Upload class lists, auto-generate accounts, invite existing students… You’re ready to go in seconds.   2. Work in private Keep your class activity private, share only the work you want to share.  You’re in control.   3. Inspire with assignments  Create assignments and lessons to inspire and focus your students—or simply allow “free play” writing time.   ...

Blackboard Learn is an application for online teaching, learning, community building, and knowledge sharing. You can use any theory or model for teaching your online course because Blackboard Learn is open, flexible, and centered on student achievement. At Blackboard, we nurture learners and support those who make education possible, from K-12 and higher education to adult learning and workplace training. As you get started with Blackboard Learn, you'll find that teaching online shares many similarities with teaching in the face-to-face (f2f) classroom. When we think about online learning, we often think of a fully online course where all content, the activities, and communication happen entirely online. However, Blackboard Learn is often used to supplement traditional face-to-face courses. In fact, if you're new to online learning, you can supplement your classroom course with an online syllabus, discussions, and online activities. A...