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Memorizing My Experience: Using Technology in ELT

A LITTLE EMOTIONAL TODAY…. NO I AM NOT CRYING, I JUST HAVE ELT IN MY EYE Good evening my readers! As I sit down to write my final blog post for this course, I can't help but stare at the revolutionary journey I've undertaken over the past term. I used to be dubious of the idea of integrating technology into English language teaching (ELT), but these days I see it as a bright spot for innovation and possibility.   I have gained a greater understanding of technology integration in ELT thanks to this training. I've investigated several digital tools and platforms through a number of interesting assignments and introspective exercises, learning about their potential to support language learning and communication abilities. Every job, from online classes to interactive presentations, has expanded my perspectives and given me useful tools for successful integration. Of all the projects we have worked on, a handful stand out as particular favorites. Creating infographs  gave me th

SPLENDID MY DEAR! AN INTERVIEW WITH FREDDIE MERCURY

Hello, my dearest readersssss!   Have you ever wondered what a conversation with Freddie Mercury may be like? I did, and thanks to AI's magic, it happened! Not only was it cool to speak with the great artist via AI, but it also provided insight into the future of language acquisition. Indeed, there are difficulties. The AI's reactions occasionally seemed a little too robotic. Furthermore, we must not undervalue the significance of genuine human connection. However, who said that we couldn't have the best of both worlds? There is more to using AI for language learning than just conversing with well-known people. The goal is to make education highly entertaining, interactive, and personalized. Imagine this: I took a seat, entered my questions, and voila! AI gave the same response that Freddie would. It felt exciting yet also weird. Through this encounter, I was able to see how AI may transform language learning from dry textbooks into enjoyable games. I wrote a report about t

A SALTBURN JOURNEY!

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A SALTBURN JOURNEY! Collaborative Review Writing with Google Docs Greetings my dear readers! I recently had a great experience using Google Docs to collaborate with my friends Aslı and Melike on a movie review of Saltburn . Our task was to see the movie, discuss it with one another, and write an in-depth critique. We wanted to make an inspirational and entertaining piece for film enthusiasts. Our goal with this project was to improve our writing and analytical abilities, and we had a splendid time doing it! Working together with Melike and Aslı was an amazing experience. Instant communication has never been easier thanks to Google Docs . effortlessly, we discussed ideas, made changes, and provided feedback. The ability to make comments on individual passages and offer edits without affecting the original text changed the dynamic of the game.  For this project, Google Docs was an excellent platform. Everything flowed easily and effectively thanks to its immediate editing. The functions

Stop cyberbullying!

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  MY BELOVED READERS! Hello again❤ I was given an infographic to make, and since I wanted it to be fun, I naturally decided to tackle the amusing subject of cyberbullying. Since nothing symbolizes "fun" as harassment via the internet, you know. In any case, the design process was an emotional roller coaster, there were a number of challenges that I experienced during the design process. Careful attention was needed to strike a balance between the topic's heaviness and the requirement for appealing images. I'm grateful to Pictochart for being my trustworthy journey companion during this chaotic adventure.💣 Let's discuss the advantages now. Using infographics in English classes? My friend, gold in its purest form. They are aesthetically pleasing and not only brighten up the educational process, they also act as a kind of covert weapon against boring lectures!  💥 It's  joy  camouflaged  as  education! Not  to  mention  the  educational  advantages creativi

Make it cruelty-free, make it count: A virtual announcement!

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  Greetings, my dearest readers❤! I'm excited to share with you all a journey that is very personal to me: making a PSA( Public Service Announcement )  protesting animal testing .   The process of creating this PSA was prompted by emotion and meaning. CapCut is an exceptionally user-friendly video editing application that helped me convey my ideas to the media. Every step seemed simple, from cutting recordings to writing moving captions. Additionally, I added some depth and brightness to the video by using the platform's creative features, which made it more engaging for the viewer.  The  idea  of  raising  awareness  and  bringing  about  change  filled  me  with  excitement  as my friend Aslı Şahin   (click  here   to see her blog!) and I  put  together  the PSA. I  therefore  warmly  request  you  to  watch,  share,  and  participate  in  the  campaign  against  animal  cruelty  as  we  set  out  on  this  journey  together. One  helpful  action  at  a  time,  let's  w

Dealing with Laughter and Mysteries: A Story of Podcasting Adventures

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  Dealing  with  Laughter  and  Mysteries:  A  Story  of  Podcasting  Adventures Hello  there,  dear gentle  online  voyageurs! It's  Elif  here,  willing  to  share  with  you  all  the  details  of  our  most  recent  podcasting  adventure,  along  with  my  precious friend,   Evrim! Imagine   a  peaceful  little  town  with  strange  people  that  come  out  of  a  novel,  surrounded  by  massive  forests. Our  assignment? is to  quickly  put  together  a 120 -second  audio  episode  that  is  both  charming  and  mysterious. In this fast-paced tale, we introduce you to the mysterious Mr. Johnson ;  he  is  a  bookworm  librarian  who  meets  an  unfortunate  end  in  his  dearly  loved  library. Whispers,  gasps,  and  a  little  bit  of  mystery  are  in  order! Writing  the  script  was  like  putting  together  a  puzzle;   Evrim   and  I  kept  firing  ideas  off  one  another  until  we  came  up  with  something  fantastic. And  people,  listen  up:  have  you ever 

21st Century Learning: Age of Innovations

Can anyone imagine the achievements and goals of today's technology? Because these days, there is not a single area of our lives that technology has not touched. As a teacher candidate, it is exciting for me to discover what other purposes technology can be used for and to push the boundaries of the internet. Handling technology, which is one of the main materials of education and training in the 21st century, without creativity and critical thinking will be a huge fiasco for both the learner and the teacher, an outdated approach and a wrong method due to old-school learning techniques in such a constantly changing environment. "HEY! TEACHER! LEAVE THEM KIDS ALONE" Teaching a language requires the active participation of the student and great effort on the part of he teacher. But hasn't this become much easier thanks to 21st-century technology tools? Vocabulary learning applications, countless online resources, language learning platforms suitable for personalized lev