British newspaper The Guardian has put together some terrific tips for using current technologies to teach languages. In an article by Emma Durry, teachers can see how everything from cutting edge tech like QR codes to antiquated tools like music videos can be used to help students master a foreign language.
While the tips and techniques outlined here are specific to language classes, many if not all of them, can easily be adapted for any classroom situation.
Did You Know?
1. In 2015, archaeologists found what is said to be the oldest pretzel. Found in Regensburg, Germany, the remains of two pretzels about 250 years old were found, beneath the floor in what had been a bakery.
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Gratitude has been shown to improve mental health and boost relationships, and it is said to be a game changer in a person's life (Mindful Communication and Such, 2024). Galindo stated, "Research has found that more grateful people have more brain activity in the medial prefrontal cortex, the area associated with learning and decision-making. In the research, this brain activity persisted a month later, suggesting that gratitude has long-lasting effects" (2024).
Gratitude is defined...
The early childhood profession is constantly evolving. Today it is easier than ever to build a brand, show who you are as a professional, and put yourself out there as an innovative educator while learning yourself. I am always trying to stay abreast of current trends in education, learning new ideas, collaborating, sharing, and staying on top of new technology. We carry around a computer and television compacted down to the size of a small sandwich that will fit into our pockets. We are...
Professionalism as an early childhood educator is a vital component of being successful. There are many elements that encompass what a professional is, and in this article, we are going to address one piece of the puzzle. Having a professional presence as you grow and develop as an early childhood educator is an important aspect that some may look over. Having a professional presence can mean many things and is a powerful way to show your knowledge, skill,...
Infants and toddlers are unique in their own way as they begin developing, growing, and learning—and it is no different for language development. Infants begin learning in the womb and can differentiate the family’s voices almost immediately. In the second half of the first year, they are able to differentiate foreign languages and sounds from the language they will be using (Klass, 2017). Language development is...
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