ݺߣshows by User: billybrick1 / http://www.slideshare.net/images/logo.gif ݺߣshows by User: billybrick1 / Tue, 09 Jan 2018 18:32:13 GMT ݺߣShare feed for ݺߣshows by User: billybrick1 Duolingo v uTalk: selecting appropriate software to support IWLP learners /slideshow/duolingo-v-utalk-selecting-appropriate-software-to-support-iwlp-learners/85930108 utalkvduolingoaulcsheffied2018autosaved-180109183213
IWLP tutors often recommend students specific digital resources to support their learning. Two of the many products available include Eurotalk, recently rebranded as uTalk, and Duolingo. This paper will compare the two products with reference to Rosell-Aguilar's (2017: 253) framework, which includes criteria for consideration under the four following sub-headings: Language Learning, Pedagogy, User Experience and Technology. Although there are similarities between the two apps, there are important differences which this paper will highlight. They are both available on all major PC and mobile platforms and offer learning materials that address the four skills, at least to some extent, and incorporate elements of gamification. In terms of tutor tools, Duolingo is far more sophisticated than uTalk. Tutors are able to set up virtual classrooms and assign homework to learners in Duolingo for Schools, whilst the tutor tools available for utalk are basic, but currently under development. Duolingo is free of charge whereas utalk is available for a small fee in app format, or for an annual fee for an institutional license, which is uniquely delivered via the Shibboleth library system, making administration very easy. Another important difference is the number of languages each app offers. Whilst Duolingo focusses on approximately 30, uTalk boasts of more than 130. Duolingo also incorporates web 2.0 community collaboration features in the fields of crowd-sourced translations and developing new language learning materials, whilst these features are unavailable on the uTalk platform.]]>
IWLP tutors often recommend students specific digital resources to support their learning. Two of the many products available include Eurotalk, recently rebranded as uTalk, and Duolingo. This paper will compare the two products with reference to Rosell-Aguilar's (2017: 253) framework, which includes criteria for consideration under the four following sub-headings: Language Learning, Pedagogy, User Experience and Technology. Although there are similarities between the two apps, there are important differences which this paper will highlight. They are both available on all major PC and mobile platforms and offer learning materials that address the four skills, at least to some extent, and incorporate elements of gamification. In terms of tutor tools, Duolingo is far more sophisticated than uTalk. Tutors are able to set up virtual classrooms and assign homework to learners in Duolingo for Schools, whilst the tutor tools available for utalk are basic, but currently under development. Duolingo is free of charge whereas utalk is available for a small fee in app format, or for an annual fee for an institutional license, which is uniquely delivered via the Shibboleth library system, making administration very easy. Another important difference is the number of languages each app offers. Whilst Duolingo focusses on approximately 30, uTalk boasts of more than 130. Duolingo also incorporates web 2.0 community collaboration features in the fields of crowd-sourced translations and developing new language learning materials, whilst these features are unavailable on the uTalk platform.]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2018 18:32:13 GMT /slideshow/duolingo-v-utalk-selecting-appropriate-software-to-support-iwlp-learners/85930108 billybrick1@slideshare.net(billybrick1) Duolingo v uTalk: selecting appropriate software to support IWLP learners billybrick1 IWLP tutors often recommend students specific digital resources to support their learning. Two of the many products available include Eurotalk, recently rebranded as uTalk, and Duolingo. This paper will compare the two products with reference to Rosell-Aguilar's (2017: 253) framework, which includes criteria for consideration under the four following sub-headings: Language Learning, Pedagogy, User Experience and Technology. Although there are similarities between the two apps, there are important differences which this paper will highlight. They are both available on all major PC and mobile platforms and offer learning materials that address the four skills, at least to some extent, and incorporate elements of gamification. In terms of tutor tools, Duolingo is far more sophisticated than uTalk. Tutors are able to set up virtual classrooms and assign homework to learners in Duolingo for Schools, whilst the tutor tools available for utalk are basic, but currently under development. Duolingo is free of charge whereas utalk is available for a small fee in app format, or for an annual fee for an institutional license, which is uniquely delivered via the Shibboleth library system, making administration very easy. Another important difference is the number of languages each app offers. Whilst Duolingo focusses on approximately 30, uTalk boasts of more than 130. Duolingo also incorporates web 2.0 community collaboration features in the fields of crowd-sourced translations and developing new language learning materials, whilst these features are unavailable on the uTalk platform. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/utalkvduolingoaulcsheffied2018autosaved-180109183213-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> IWLP tutors often recommend students specific digital resources to support their learning. Two of the many products available include Eurotalk, recently rebranded as uTalk, and Duolingo. This paper will compare the two products with reference to Rosell-Aguilar&#39;s (2017: 253) framework, which includes criteria for consideration under the four following sub-headings: Language Learning, Pedagogy, User Experience and Technology. Although there are similarities between the two apps, there are important differences which this paper will highlight. They are both available on all major PC and mobile platforms and offer learning materials that address the four skills, at least to some extent, and incorporate elements of gamification. In terms of tutor tools, Duolingo is far more sophisticated than uTalk. Tutors are able to set up virtual classrooms and assign homework to learners in Duolingo for Schools, whilst the tutor tools available for utalk are basic, but currently under development. Duolingo is free of charge whereas utalk is available for a small fee in app format, or for an annual fee for an institutional license, which is uniquely delivered via the Shibboleth library system, making administration very easy. Another important difference is the number of languages each app offers. Whilst Duolingo focusses on approximately 30, uTalk boasts of more than 130. Duolingo also incorporates web 2.0 community collaboration features in the fields of crowd-sourced translations and developing new language learning materials, whilst these features are unavailable on the uTalk platform.
Duolingo v uTalk: selecting appropriate software to support IWLP learners from Billy Brick
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A metareflective staff/student investigation into innovative blended e-learning practice: Understanding, Language Learning and Teaching.]]>
A metareflective staff/student investigation into innovative blended e-learning practice: Understanding, Language Learning and Teaching.]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2015 14:11:25 GMT /slideshow/learning-about-language-learning-on-a-mooc-how-massive-how-open-how-online-how-course/52341188 billybrick1@slideshare.net(billybrick1) Learning about Language Learning on a MOOC: How Massive? How Open? �How Online? How “Course”? billybrick1 A metareflective staff/student investigation into innovative blended e-learning practice: Understanding, Language Learning and Teaching. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/eurocall2015padova1-150902141125-lva1-app6891-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> A metareflective staff/student investigation into innovative blended e-learning practice: Understanding, Language Learning and Teaching.
Learning about Language Learning on a MOOC: How Massive? How Open? How Online? How “Course”? from Billy Brick
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WhatsApp Southampton LLAS 2015 from Billy Brick
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A presentation about the affordances of using WhatsApp for language learning.]]>
A presentation about the affordances of using WhatsApp for language learning.]]> Thu, 01 May 2014 03:43:07 GMT /slideshow/whats-app-an-educational-treasure-hunt-with-mobile-phones-coventry-april-2014/34160127 billybrick1@slideshare.net(billybrick1) WhatsApp an educational treasure hunt with mobile phones billybrick1 A presentation about the affordances of using WhatsApp for language learning. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/whatsappaneducationaltreasurehuntwithmobilephonescoventryapril2014-140501034307-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> A presentation about the affordances of using WhatsApp for language learning.
WhatsApp an educational treasure hunt with mobile phones from Billy Brick
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A short presentation reporting on a pilot project using WhatsApp for language learning in the UK HE sector.]]>
A short presentation reporting on a pilot project using WhatsApp for language learning in the UK HE sector.]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2014 04:38:41 GMT /slideshow/whatsapp-31204150/31204150 billybrick1@slideshare.net(billybrick1) WhatsApp: Language Learning on-the-go billybrick1 A short presentation reporting on a pilot project using WhatsApp for language learning in the UK HE sector. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/whatsapp-140214043841-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> A short presentation reporting on a pilot project using WhatsApp for language learning in the UK HE sector.
WhatsApp: Language Learning on-the-go from Billy Brick
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Presentation at LLAS E- symposium 2013 24 January, 2013 - 25 January, 2013 University of Southampton]]>
Presentation at LLAS E- symposium 2013 24 January, 2013 - 25 January, 2013 University of Southampton]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:15:32 GMT /slideshow/billy-tiziana-llasfinal/16276711 billybrick1@slideshare.net(billybrick1) Breaking down the classroom walls: Augmented Reality and language learning billybrick1 Presentation at LLAS E- symposium 2013 24 January, 2013 - 25 January, 2013 �University of Southampton <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/billytizianallasfinal-130131091532-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Presentation at LLAS E- symposium 2013 24 January, 2013 - 25 January, 2013 �University of Southampton
Breaking down the classroom walls: Augmented Reality and language learning from Billy Brick
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Billy brick edinburgh_2012 from Billy Brick
]]> 594 2 https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/billybrickedinburgh2012-120904063830-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds presentation 000000 http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posted 0 https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/profile-photo-billybrick1-48x48.jpg?cb=1602000262 Billy Brick is Languages Centre Manager and principal lecturer in the School of Humanities at Coventry University. He teaches Multimedia in Language Teaching and Learning to undergraduate students and Computer Assisted Language Learning at Masters level and has been involved with numerous JISC/HEA projects including the Coventry On-line Writing Lab (COWL) and the Humbox, an OER project for the humanities. Billy is a member of the Coventry University’s English Language in the Professions and Higher Education (Elphe) research group and the Pedagogical Innovation in Languages and Literature (PILL) research group. https://coventry.academia.edu/BillyBrick https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/utalkvduolingoaulcsheffied2018autosaved-180109183213-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/duolingo-v-utalk-selecting-appropriate-software-to-support-iwlp-learners/85930108 Duolingo v uTalk: sele... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/eurocall2015padova1-150902141125-lva1-app6891-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/learning-about-language-learning-on-a-mooc-how-massive-how-open-how-online-how-course/52341188 Learning about Languag... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/whatsappsouthamptonllas2015-150203070338-conversion-gate02-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/whatsapp-southampton-llas-2015/44207184 WhatsApp Southampton L...