8 Weeks ICT Insight

First and foremost, a huge shoutout to Nicky  for bringing us the fascinating insights on Digital Literacies & AI  ❤ !! Future is now! It's common to come across news about Artificial Intelligence, like "A certain car company is experimenting with AI for autonomous driving" or "A translation software has incorporated AI for text translation." With such reports flooding the news, I can feel the pervasive presence of Artificial Intelligence in every aspect of our lives . I've always been aware that AI is continuously evolving and updating. However, what I hadn't realized is the extent and speed of AI's evolution have exceeded my imagination! Therefore, in this blog post, in addition to introducing various useful ICT tools like before, I'll also share more of my own thoughts on AI and its applications in the field of education. (Image Source: liu.se)

Imagine turning up the volume on your favorite English songs and learning new words without even feeling like you're studying. That's what LyricsTraining does. In my quest to explore English learning websites, this one made me stop and stay the longest. I listened to one catchy song after another , and of course, during this process, I was continuously learning new words, filling in the blanks for listening exercises. The catch is, if you fail to fill in more than 3-4 words, the music stops. This mechanism keeps me sharply focused, trying to recall words I've learned before... This website is amazing! It engages your whole body —you listen with your ears, watch with your eyes, and type with your hands. Teachers can use this website to spark students' interest in learning English or to liven up the classroom atmosphere. I've already thought of some scenarios for its use, like: before class starts, we could have students use LyricsTraining (mind you, considering ti...

What makes students yell and laughing int the class? And what makes them being so engaged in learning language? I would definitely answer with game from Kahoot!!  Today, I would like to share a powerful teaching tool: Kahoot! ( Here's the link to Kahoot for teacher ). Don't miss this helpful assistant, esp. for teachers who really want to create a quiz-based game for reviewing vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and much more, making learning fun and competitive. 🚨Quick heads up before you scroll any further! This website comes with a price tag – yeah, not the freebie kind. If that's a deal-breaker for you, feel free to hit the close button on this post. Applications in Language Learning So, next up, I'm gonna show off some ready-to-use English learning goodies from Cambridge English on Kahoot ( Here's the link ), where the lessons are a goldmine for B1-B2 learners diving into grammar skills). Kahoot is full of all sorts of activities and games.  Let m...