“Language Instructional Materials Supported by Technology Tools”
Daison, Sittie Hafsa Mayo
GED105-Xx
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe different types of instructional materials
supported by technology tools, explaining their benefits.
2. Appreciate the importance of using technology tools in enhancing
creativity and engagement in language, math and science.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in using at least one technology tool for
creating a specific type of instructional material.
Motivation
To engage the class, we'll split into two groups where each member will
share technology tools or applications they use for learning. After gathering
everyone's input, I'll identify any tools mentioned by both groups. If a tool
appears in both lists, the members who suggested it will collaborate to
answer specific questions about its effectiveness and features.
The Questions:
a. How can we ensure that technology tools are used in a way that
supports meaningful learning and doesn’t just replace traditional
methods?
b. How can technology supported materials address the diverse learning
needs of students?
c. Which technology tools do you find most effective in creating engaging
language lessons?
Language Instructional Materials Supported by Technology Tools Ajoke
(2017) cited the different types of instructional materials in teaching English
as a second language. These types are also useful in teaching other
languages
1. Instructional Charts
One of the common types of instructional materials in language teaching and
learning is a chart. Charts can be seen on printed materials, but their
presentation can be enhanced and are presented in 3D or 4D form with the
aid of technology. The following are some of the many technology tools that
can be used to develop charts:
a. Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word does not only allow you to create documents, but it also has a
provision to allow you to create charts or graphs that will add to the visual
appeal of the presentation of your text.
b. Microsoft Excel
One of the main features of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheets
applications is to create charts and graphs for language learners, a simple
chart in Excel is more comprehensible than to see a lot of sheets and cells
full of numbers.
c. Microsoft Power Point
PowerPoint offers various tools that can make your presentation interactive.
One of its features is to present charts in a slide.
d. iOS, Android, and Windows Phone and iPad Chart Maker Apps
These are Numbers, Viv, 3D Charts, Chart Maker, Graphing Calculator HD,
Roambi Analytics, and Graph.
2. Posters
Many of the schools in the Philippines have been requiring their students to
participate in poster-making activities to further develop their creativity and
to help them express their ideas through a pictorial device. These are free
samples of the free poster maker applications available:
a. Spark Post
Adobe Spark is a suite of design tools that allows you to make your own
pesters, videos and webpages using your computer or iOS mobile device.
The poster-making tool of this collection of apps is called Spark Post.
b. Canva Poster Maker
Canva's poster maker has hundreds of templates designed by their team of
professional designers. Templates have shortcuts to great design: You'll have
a custom poster in minutes
c. Block Poster
Block, Posters can let you make your own custom poster for free. Upload an
image, choose your options, and then. download and print out your own
personalized huge poster.
d. Posterini
Posterini poster maker redefines the meaning of design, combining
segmented reality, artificial intelligence and gamification in a unique way
e. PosterMyWall
It is a website that features amazing poster templates and has an easy-to-
use custom graphics service.
3. Flashcards
Flashcards are indispensable instructional materials in language teaching.
These are commonly used in reading and in teaching lessons in phonology
and morphology. With the presence of free educational websites, language
teachers will not have difficulty in preparing their flashcards, The following
websites, organized by Softonic (2020), may help you prepare your
flashcards for your language classes:
a. Anki
Anki is a powerful, multi-purpose application. Flashcards created using Anki
can contain text, sound, images, and formatted documents in standard
LaTeX.
b. Vocabla: English Dictionary
Vocabla focuses on the study of words. To make expanding your vocabulary
more fun and addictive, Vocabla introduces competitive elements, with
achievements and points in the rankings, just like in games.
c. Learn Spanish with Edukoala
Edukoala is pretty similar to the previously mentioned app, but its
uniqueness is in the way it lets you learn new words every time you unlock
your Android phone. In the settings, you can choose to be challenged with
words, instead of the traditional code or swipe pattern, to unlock your phone.
Edukoala will display a question and three possible answers; answer the
question correctly to unlock your Android.
d. Study Blue
Study blue allows you to easily create flashcards with text, sound and
images. You can, for example, take a photo or draw something, and then add
more information manually or verbally.
4. Slide
Among the various types of materials that are available for projection, slides
and film strips are the foremost visual aids. They are of great value in
teaching traditionally, slide projectors have been used by teacher for their
slide presentation. These slide projectors have seemed sued Sar projecting
pictures from a transparent slide on wall or screen.
a. Microsoft PowerPoint
Segundo and Salazar (2011) in their research state that PowerPoint this
program has become the world's most widely used presentation program
and is a complete presentation program that allows teachers to produce
professional-looking presentation in EFL classrooms.
b. PowToon
Semaan and Ismail (2018) stated in their research that PowToon is a web-
based tool that offers a wide array of media options, graphics, cartoons, and
animated, images to create animated presentations that flow smoothly and
logically. It also features classroom accounts for project-based learning
PowToon can be used as teach any subject.
c. Google Drive Presentation
Google Drive Presentation is a cloud-based presentation; hence, it is always
available because you can always access it anytime there in net connection
using your PC. Chrome Book Android etc. Since it is part of the Google's
Software Office within the Google Drive, you can also easily share it to your
students in your language classes.
d. Slide Rocket
This is a web-based program that will allow you to create presentations for
your language classes. This software is very similar to other presentation
software like PowerPoint and Prezi. Its notable features are its templates
which can be used to make presentations more visually appealing.
e. Prezi
Just like PowerPoint Presentations, there are several pieces of research that
claim that Prezi is commonly used for presentation in academic instructions.
Houska (2013) stated that Prezi is taking hold in some disciplines and circles.
Instructors, professional speakers and students continue to post
presentations created though Prezi online for public perusal. These
presentations can be an excellent starting point for tech-savvy instructors
intending to reinvigorate their classroom instruction or present material in a
novel, engaging format.
5. Work Sheets and Forms
A worksheet is not only completed on printed materials, but these can also
be accomplished through the web. By the use of some word processing
software like Microsoft Word, a teacher can also develop electronic forms.
a. Google Forms b. Monkey Survey Form
c. Paper Forms d. Survey Planet
e. QuickTapSurvey f. Type Form
g. Cognito Form h. Ninja Forms
6. Newsletters
A newsletter is a very useful material in language teaching and learning.
Preparing a newsletter will develop and build the vocabulary and writing
skills of students through drafting, revising, editing. and publishing.
Moreover, the following skills can also be developed:
Receptiveness understanding to language, reading, listening and
Writing, spelling, grammar, drafting, revising and editing
Imagination, confidence in using oral language and creative skills
Use of dictionaries and thesauruses to extend and develop vocabulary
and spelling
The following are also important factors to consider when preparing a
newsletter:
Accuracy: Ensure the facts are right (including how to spell names). Always
use the five Ws and H (Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How?)
Audience: Who will read the paper? Is your story of interest to them?
Research: Always check facts that you have collected reference materials if
needed.
Images: Don't leave the images to the last minute - always think how the
image can grab the reader's attention that can be used with the article.
Writing: What is the WOW factor of the story? Start with a good lead.
Remember that you want to grab the reader's attention and then want to
read more. Use the worksheet below to assist with writing stories.
7. Pamphlets
A pamphlet is a small, unbound booklet focused on a single subject for
educational purposes. Pamphlets are non-periodical. They are written for the
layman, simply and without excessive jargon. Authors present text and
images in an organized fashion to communicate a clear message. Pamphlets
can be folded in a variety of ways, such as in half, in thirds, or in fourths
(Lucid Press, 2020).
a. Microsoft Publisher
b. Adobe Spark
c. Lucid Press
8. Brochures
A brochure is used to advertise a company and its products or services (Lucid
Press, 2020), Some applications that you may use to develop your brochures
are:
a. Microsoft Publisher
b. Canva
c. Venngage
d. Visme
e. flipsnack
9. Cartoons
A cartoon is a simple picture of an amusing situation; sometimes it is a
satirical comment on a serious or topical issue. A strip cartoon is a sequence
of framed drawings, which tell a story. Both types are to be found in
newspapers, magazines and leaflets. In development situations a cartoon is
a method of conveying a specific message. How to use cartoons Cartoon
pictures enable people to discuss sensitive issues and so are useful for
teaching and training. Listening skills in the language class can be extended
and developed using cartoon strips.
a. Animaker
b. Pencil 2D
c. Synfig
d. Inkskape
e. Pixton
10. Journals
Journals are records of personal insights and experiences of students. These
can serve also as instructional materials to be used by teachers to be able to
manage the reflections and sharing of insight in the class. Journal writing is a
very good activity for students because they have the freedom to write their
thoughts and feelings about their learning experiences.
a. Perspective App by Blinky
b. Journey Journal App
c. Momento Journal App
d. Penzu Journal App
e. Diaro Journal App
11. Bulletins Boards
Digitally, a teacher can develop online bulletin boards where he or she may
post some language activities or information that are helpful for the
students' acquisition of the language competencies.
a. Wallwisher (now called Padlet)
This was the first online application that enables you to place virtual post-it
notes on a virtual corkboard or bulletin board easily and allow you to post
text, images, and/or videos on them.
b. Corkboard Me
This is now called NoteApp which is a Wallwisher-like tool. The site enables
you to embed your virtual bulletin boards. Other features include real-time
collaboration and a chat room for the people collaborating.
c. Popplet
You can make an online “bulletin board” with virtual “post its”. You have to
register to use it, Popplet is just easy and, in some ways, easier to use with a
lot more functionality.
d. Spaaze
This is similar to the others on the list; with registration is required.
e. Group Zap
This app joins long list of online virtual “coakboards.” It has some nice
features, including the ability to convert your boards to PDF and being able
to “drag and drop” images and documents from your files.
f. Realtime Board
This is an online whiteboard that seems like a decent tool for real-time
collaboration. It’s easy to use, and lets you upload images from your
computer or by its URL address. They offer free “Pro” accounts to educators.
References: Technology for Teaching and Learning 2 (For Language
Education English/ Filipino)
“Mathematics and Science Instructional Materials
Supported by Technology Tools”
Daison, Sittie Hafsa Mayo
GED105-Xx
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe different types of instructional materials
supported by technology tools, explaining their benefits.
2. Appreciate the importance of using technology tools in enhancing
creativity and engagement in language, math and science.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in using at least one technology tool for
creating a specific type of instructional material.
Motivation
To engage the class, we'll split into two groups where each member will
share technology tools or applications they use for learning. After gathering
everyone's input, I'll identify any tools mentioned by both groups. If a tool
appears in both lists, the members who suggested it will collaborate to
answer specific questions about its effectiveness and features.
The Questions:
a. How can we ensure that technology tools are used in a way that
supports meaningful learning and doesn’t just replace traditional
methods?
b. How can technology supported materials address the diverse learning
needs of students?
c. Which technology tools do you find most effective in creating engaging
language lessons?
1. Instructional Charts
One of the common types of instructional materials in language teaching and
learning is a chart. Charts can be seen on printed materials, but their
presentation can be enhanced and are presented in 3D or 4D form with the
aid of technology. The following are some of the many technology tools that
can be used to develop charts:
a. Microsoft Word
b. Microsoft Word does not only allow you to create documents, but it also
has a provision to allow you to create charts or graphs that will add to
the visual appeal of the presentation of your text.
c. Microsoft Excel
d. One of the main features of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheets
applications is to create charts and graphs for language learners, a
simple chart in Excel is more comprehensible than to see a lot of
sheets and cells full of numbers.
e. Microsoft Power Point
f. PowerPoint offers various tools that can make your presentation
interactive. One of its features is to present charts in a slide.
g. iOS, Android, and Windows Phone and iPad Chart Maker Apps
h. These are Numbers, Viv, 3D Charts, Chart Maker, Graphing Calculator
HD, Roambi Analytics, and Graph.
2. Posters
Many of the schools in the Philippines have been requiring their students to
participate in poster-making activities to further develop their creativity and
to help them express their ideas through a pictorial device. These are free
samples of the free poster maker applications available:
a. Spark Post
b. Adobe Spark is a suite of design tools that allows you to make your
own pesters, videos and webpages using your computer or iOS mobile
device. The poster-making tool of this collection of apps is called Spark
Post.
c. Canva Poster Maker
d. Canva's poster maker has hundreds of templates designed by their
team of professional designers. Templates have shortcuts to great
design: You'll have a custom poster in minutes
e. Block Poster
f.Block, Posters can let you make your own custom poster for free.
Upload an image, choose your options, and then. download and print
out your own personalized huge poster.
g. Posterini
h. Posterini poster maker redefines the meaning of design, combining
segmented reality, artificial intelligence and gamification in a unique
way
i. PosterMyWall
j. It is a website that features amazing poster templates and has an
easy-to-use custom graphics service.
3. Math Drill Apps
Drill activities in mathematics provide speed and accuracy practice to
students. These are used to develop the computational skills of students
when properly given especially in basic education. The following applications
are compiled by Getting Smarth (2017):
a. Chalkboard Math
b. This is a great app for students to practice and get skilled in basic
math. It helps kids to learn all the basic math facts corresponding to
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in an engaging It
generates practice in two different modes: answer mode and flashcard
mode. While the first one allows entering answers and getting
feedback, the second one allows verbal answering.
c. Sushi Monster
d. Sushi Monster has a playful interface and characters to help kids
expand their math skills and knowledge. The app offers 12 different
levels of play including 7 levels for addition and 5 different levels for
multiplication.
e. DragonBox Algebra S+
f. This is the kind of app that can help kids develop their problem solving
and algebra skills with different levels of difficulties. It offers a very
intuitive interface that makes it easier to use, with different levels
appropriate for the learner’s skill.
g. Reflex
h. Among all the math fluency apps listed here, Reflex stands out with a
research-based system of learning math for students ages 2-8. It offers
an adaptive learning environment creating scopes of learning math for
students with different ability levels. It is thoroughly intuitive to offer
learners problems in line with their skill levels.
i. Operation Math
j. Operation Math is unique because it creates an engaging game-like
interface with 105 timed missions allowing kids to learn and practice
all mathematical actions including addition, subtraction, division and
multiplication. Ideally targeted for ages 9-11, it offers a fun-filled way
of engaging with numbers and calculations.
4. Science Apps
Science Netlinks (AAAS, 2020) made a compilation of STEM- related apps for
both the iPad and Android phones. These applications will enhance the
learning of students in the different field in the sciences. Here are some
examples of this list:
a. GoSkyWathch Planetarium App
b. GoSky Watch Planetarium allows you to identify and locate stars,
planets, constellations, and more by touching the screen or by pointing
it to the sky. It displays the sky view at the correct orientation when
held at any angle, not just in landscape or portrait. The app has a built-
in compass so that you can tell which direction you are pointing, and,
because of the core location services, you can quickly set up your
observing position.
c. Human Body App
d. Go on an exploration of what we're made of and how we work with this
Human Body app. The beautiful illustrations and easy navigation invite
you to explore six interactive, animated layers of the human body: the
skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, and digestive
systems. Anything that a real body does, this app does it eats, digests,
smells, hears, pumps blood, gets sick, burps, etc.
e. Periodic Table of the Elements App
f. The Merck Periodic Table of the Elements App offers high school and
university students as well as teachers and professors the opportunity
to learn more about the chemical elements from their history to their
classifications. This well-structured, multilingual, and intuitive app
makes a complex subject easy to understand and provides quick
access to necessary information: details for every element, intelligent
controls, numerous selection options, and much more.
g. Earth Primer App
h. This highly interactive and visually appealing science app helps you
discover how Earth works through play. You can create volcanoes,
sculpt mountains, push around tectonic plates, form glaciers, and
control the forces of nature with your fingertips.
i. Agent Higgs App
j. Masked as a puzzle game, Agent Higgs can help you learn about
particle physics in a way you've never done before. In this game, you
are the Higgs boson, a secret agent trying to escape detection from the
scientists by hiding among other elementary particles. In order to
effectively hide and make your way among the particles, you have to
contend with the various physical properties and decay patterns of the
particles.
5. Flashcards
Flashcards are indispensable instructional materials in language teaching.
These are commonly used in reading and in teaching lessons in phonology
and morphology. With the presence of free educational websites, language
teachers will not have difficulty in preparing their flashcards, The following
websites, organized by Softonic (2020), may help you prepare your
flashcards for your language classes:
a. Anki
b. Anki is a powerful, multi-purpose application. Flashcards created using
Anki can contain text, sound, images, and formatted documents in
standard LaTeX.
c. Vocabla: English Dictionary
d. Vocabla focuses on the study of words. To make expanding your
vocabulary more fun and addictive, Vocabla introduces competitive
elements, with achievements and points in the rankings, just like in
games.
e. Learn Spanish with Edukoala
f. Edukoala is pretty similar to the previously mentioned app, but its
uniqueness is in the way it lets you learn new words every time you
unlock your Android phone. In the settings, you can choose to be
challenged with words, instead of the traditional code or swipe pattern,
to unlock your phone. Edukoala will display a question and three
possible answers; answer the question correctly to unlock your
Android.
g. Study Blue
h. Study blue allows you to easily create flashcards with text, sound and
images. You can, for example, take a photo or draw something, and
then add more information manually or verbally.
6. Slide
Among the various types of materials that are available for projection, slides
and film strips are the foremost visual aids. They are of great value in
teaching traditionally, slide projectors have been used by teacher for their
slide presentation. These slide projectors have seemed sued Sar projecting
pictures from a transparent slide on wall or screen.
a. Microsoft PowerPoint
b. Segundo and Salazar (2011) in their research state that PowerPoint this
program has become the world's most widely used presentation
program and is a complete presentation program that allows teachers
to produce professional-looking presentation in EFL classrooms.
c. PowToon
d. Semaan and Ismail (2018) stated in their research that PowToon is a
web-based tool that offers a wide array of media options, graphics,
cartoons, and animated, images to create animated presentations that
flow smoothly and logically. It also features classroom accounts for
project-based learning PowToon can be used as teach any subject.
e. Google Drive Presentation
f. Google Drive Presentation is a cloud-based presentation; hence, it is
always available because you can always access it anytime there in
net connection using your PC. Chrome Book Android etc. Since it is part
of the Google's Software Office within the Google Drive, you can also
easily share it to your students in your language classes.
g. Slide Rocket
h. This is a web-based program that will allow you to create presentations
for your language classes. This software is very similar to other
presentation software like PowerPoint and Prezi. Its notable features
are its templates which can be used to make presentations more
visually appealing.
i. Prezi
j. Just like PowerPoint Presentations, there are several pieces of research
that claim that Prezi is commonly used for presentation in academic
instructions. Houska (2013) stated that Prezi is taking hold in some
disciplines and circles. Instructors, professional speakers and students
continue to post presentations created though Prezi online for public
perusal. These presentations can be an excellent starting point for
tech-savvy instructors intending to reinvigorate their classroom
instruction or present material in a novel, engaging format.
7. Work Sheets and Forms
A worksheet is not only completed on printed materials, but these can also
be accomplished through the web. By the use of some word processing
software like Microsoft Word, a teacher can also develop electronic forms.
a. Google Forms b. Monkey Survey Form
c. Paper Forms d. Survey Planet
e. QuickTapSurvey f. Type Form
g. Cognito Form h. Ninja Forms
8. Newsletters
A newsletter is a very useful material in language teaching and learning.
Preparing a newsletter will develop and build the vocabulary and writing
skills of students through drafting, revising, editing. and publishing.
Moreover, the following skills can also be developed:
Receptiveness understanding to language, reading, listening and
Writing, spelling, grammar, drafting, revising and editing
Imagination, confidence in using oral language and creative skills
Use of dictionaries and thesauruses to extend and develop vocabulary
and spelling
The following are also important factors to consider when preparing a
newsletter:
Accuracy: Ensure the facts are right (including how to spell names). Always
use the five Ws and H (Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How?)
Audience: Who will read the paper? Is your story of interest to them?
Research: Always check facts that you have collected reference materials if
needed.
Images: Don't leave the images to the last minute - always think how the
image can grab the reader's attention that can be used with the article.
Writing: What is the WOW factor of the story? Start with a good lead.
Remember that you want to grab the reader's attention and then want to
read more. Use the worksheet below to assist with writing stories.
9. Pamphlets
A pamphlet is a small, unbound booklet focused on a single subject for
educational purposes. Pamphlets are non-periodical. They are written for the
layman, simply and without excessive jargon. Authors present text and
images in an organized fashion to communicate a clear message. Pamphlets
can be folded in a variety of ways, such as in half, in thirds, or in fourths
(Lucid Press, 2020).
a. Microsoft Publisher
b. Adobe Spark
c. Lucid Press
10. Brochures
A brochure is used to advertise a company and its products or services (Lucid
Press, 2020), Some applications that you may use to develop your brochures
are:
a. Microsoft Publisher
b. Canva
c. Venngage
d. Visme
e. flipsnack
11.Cartoons
A cartoon is a simple picture of an amusing situation; sometimes it is a
satirical comment on a serious or topical issue. A strip cartoon is a sequence
of framed drawings, which tell a story. Both types are to be found in
newspapers, magazines and leaflets. In development situations a cartoon is
a method of conveying a specific message. How to use cartoons Cartoon
pictures enable people to discuss sensitive issues and so are useful for
teaching and training. Listening skills in the language class can be extended
and developed using cartoon strips.
a. Animaker
b. Pencil 2D
c. Synfig
d. Inkskape
e. Pixton
12.Journals
Journals are records of personal insights and experiences of students. These
can serve also as instructional materials to be used by teachers to be able to
manage the reflections and sharing of insight in the class. Journal writing is a
very good activity for students because they have the freedom to write their
thoughts and feelings about their learning experiences.
a. Perspective App by Blinky
b. Journey Journal App
c. Momento Journal App
d. Penzu Journal App
e. Diaro Journal App
13. Bulletins Boards
Digitally, a teacher can develop online bulletin boards where he or she may
post some language activities or information that are helpful for the
students' acquisition of the language competencies.
g. Wallwisher (now called Padlet)
This was the first online application that enables you to place virtual post-it
notes on a virtual corkboard or bulletin board easily and allow you to post
text, images, and/or videos on them.
h. Corkboard Me
This is now called NoteApp which is a Wallwisher-like tool. The site enables
you to embed your virtual bulletin boards. Other features include real-time
collaboration and a chat room for the people collaborating.
i. Popplet
You can make an online “bulletin board” with virtual “post its”. You have to
register to use it, Popplet is just easy and, in some ways, easier to use with a
lot more functionality.
j. Spaaze
This is similar to the others on the list; with registration is required.
k. Group Zap
This app joins long list of online virtual “coakboards.” It has some nice
features, including the ability to convert your boards to PDF and being able
to “drag and drop” images and documents from your files.
l. Realtime Board
This is an online whiteboard that seems like a decent tool for real-time
collaboration. It’s easy to use, and lets you upload images from your
computer or by its URL address. They offer free “Pro” accounts to educators.
References: Technology for Teaching and Learning 2 (Mathematics and
Science Education)
