MICHAEL TURNER &

COURTNEY PARKINSON

TECHNOLOGICAL GAMES IN
THE TARGET LANGUAGE

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MICHAEL TURNER
Current: Spanish 1 & 2 at
Pontiac High School
4 years teaching and
tutoring experience
Taught PK to IB Spanish 1

COURTNEY PARKINSON
Current: JK - 8th Grade French at
Cedar Crest Academy
5 years teaching and tutoring
experience
Taught French I & II in Paris, France
for Summer Study Abroad Program
Students placed in top 10 in
AATFs National French Contest
2014 & 2015

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TECHNOLOGICAL GAMES
Each one of our activities or games involve technology in some form
or another
Why?
Connect to students
Bring the world inside the classroom
Makes language meaningful
Go green! (Save the trees)
Provide evidence for students learning

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CAN I STAY IN THE TARGET LANGUAGE TEACHING AND PLAYING GAMES?

Importance
Extra practice hearing, listening, and speaking the language
Tips for getting started
Make a list of 25 of the most common words/phrases you use
in English, and then make a handout in the target language for
your students (Open your book, turn in your homework, etc.)
Introduce them, and KEEP IT UP!
S se puede! Oui je peux!

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NCSSFL/ACTFL GLOBAL CAN-DO BENCHMARKS

Interpersonal Communication
Presentational Speaking
Presentational Writing
Interpretive Listening
Interpretive Reading

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VOCABULARY - QUIZLET
What is it?
A free website where students and/or teachers can make online flashcards
How do I use it?
Activity / Practice / Quiz / Test / Self-Assessment
Great for review, spelling, practice tests, and playing games!
Use on computer, phone, or printed out
Teacher Edition ($25/year): images & sounds + tracking progress
Pros/Cons
Bonus free app for iPhone and Android
Can be used as accommodations for students with special needs
Great review
Many are remade by others use the search bar!

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QUIZLET EXAMPLES - FLASHCARDS

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QUIZLET EXAMPLES - SCATTER GAME

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GRAMMAR / VOCAB- AVALANCHA!

What is it?
Super fun / easy conjugation or even vocabulary game
How do I play it?
2 teams (either project on a board, or print out for pods)
One member of each team goes up at a time and conjugates a verb of your choosing (Ex.:
Present Tense: Hablar - T form)
Players can be swapped out per level of the mountain, or per mountain
The goal is to make it to the top of the mountain before an avalanche hits
If a student makes a mistake, the opposing team, or teacher, shouts, Avalancha! and the
entire board is erased, and they must start again.
Pros/Cons
Super easy / fun conjugation (or vocab) game
Can be highly competitive and easily repetitive

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GRAMMAR / VOCAB - CONJUGUEMOS.COM

What is it?
Super fun / easy conjugation or even vocabulary games
Its available in Spanish, French, German, and more!
How do I use it?
There are matching, conjugation / vocab drills, and even downloadable worksheets for grammar!
I often tell students they have to get 80% or better on a lesson, and then call me over to check them
off, then they can listen to music, or do another activity
Pros/Cons
Super easy / fun conjugation and vocab practice
Can be set to a time limit, or % correct.
Pairs up with MANY common language textbooks, and can be sorted by book, and even chapter
Can be easily repetitive if used too often

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CONJUGUEMOS EXAMPLES

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SPEAKING - GOOGLE VOICE

What is it?
A free Google Voicemail / Calling Service
How do I use it?
Spoken Exams / Assessments
Leave a message / Answer questions
Normally choose 5-10 questions, and require the students to answer them in a voicemail
Questions can be given ahead of time, or randomly assigned in the recorded message
How do I set it up?
Free account with ANY google account (voice.google.com)
You can pick your own number (I recommend an area where you teach)
Listen to / record messages via the website or phone app
Pros/Cons
Very useful for listening to and / or grading spoken assessments
Sometimes can be overwhelming if you see 100+ voicemails

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GOOGLE VOICE EXAMPLES

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SPEAKING / PRESENTING - ZOOBE

What is it?
A free iOS and Android app
How do I use it?
Spoken Exams / Assessments
Give students various speaking requirements, and have them create a video and then share it to
your school email, or project it in class
I often offer extra credit for the most creative ones, or if they have a defined storyline
Pros/Cons
Very useful, easy, and FUN alternative to question and answer assessments
Students LOVE it
Requires using a smartphone in class
Be cautioned that you use this with a mature class, or that your students start the app by giving their
appropriate age

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ZOOBE EXAMPLES

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READING - KAHOOT!
What is it?
A free, fun, multiplayer classroom activity, allowing students to practice together
How do I use it?
Review / Self- Assessment / Formative Assessment / Pre or Post Tests
Customizable
Teacher Screen - Hosts questions
Student Screen - Choose multiple choice answers
Pros/Cons
Great for 1:1 classroom and is SUPER FUN Student love it
Can read answer off of own screen
Feedback for teacher
Can save and print data (pre/post tests)
Need teacher computer / projector
Can get highly competitive

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KAHOOT! EXAMPLES - TEACHER SCREEN

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KAHOOT! EXAMPLES - TEACHER / STUDENT SCREENS

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KAHOOT! EXAMPLES - TEACHER / STUDENT SCREENS

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READING - QUIZIZZ
What is it?
A free, fun, multiplayer classroom activity, allowing students to practice together
How do I use it?
Review / Self- Assessment / Formative Assessment / Pre or Post Tests
Customizable
Teacher Screen - Hosts questions
Student Screen - Choose multiple choice answers
Pros/Cons
Great for 1:1 classroom and is SUPER FUN Student love it
Can read answer off of own screen
Can save and print data (pre/post tests)
Need teacher computer / projector
Can get highly competitive

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QUIZIZZ EXAMPLES - TEACHER SCREEN

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QUIZIZZ EXAMPLES - TEACHER / STUDENT SCREENS

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QUIZIZZ EXAMPLES - STUDENT SCREENS

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QUIZIZZ EXAMPLES - TEACHER SCREENS

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WRITING AND READING - MAKE BLIEFS COMIX

What is it?
A free website where students can make a comic strip in the target language
How do I use it?
Activity / Practice / Project / Summative Assessment
Use on a computer or print out templates
Diverse set of characters and locations
Students learn storytelling through pictures and dialogue
Pros/Cons
FREE app in iTunes
Accommodations for students with special needs
Fun for students who dont like to be artistic
Plan extra time in class - students like to get creative!

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MAKE BELIEFS COMIX EXAMPLES

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LISTENING - SPANISHLISTENING.ORG
What is it?
Free video / audio source of native Spanish speakers
Sorted by level and country
How do I use it?
Listening practice / assessments
Many activities come with vocab lists and short practice questions
Pros/Cons
Allows students to hear different authentic accents and speech patterns
Some students may be overwhelmed by the immersion if you don't do it
regularly in class

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SPANISHLISTENING.ORG EXAMPLE

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FRENCH LISTENING AND PRONUNCIATION

What is it?
Link: http://www.austincc.edu/hguillor/frphonetics/frameset.html
Native French speakers pronounce vocab words from all over the world
How do I use it?
Practice / Assessments / Review / Speaking
There are quizzes and each student can record his/her voice and compare it
to the native speaker
Pros/Cons
Allows for hearing different authentic accents and speech patterns
Great for extra practice for listening and speaking

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FRENCH LISTENING AND PRONUNCIATION EXAMPLE

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES

Websites
Richard Byrne www.freetech4teachers.com
Catherine Ousselin - Thinking About Syncing? - http://catherineousselin.org/technology.html
Facebook Groups
French Teachers in the US
Spanish Teachers in the US
Foreign Language Teaching Network
Foreign Language in Elementary School

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THANK YOU! GRACIAS! MERCI!

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