Laila's ICT blog

Hello teachers! Welcome again to my blog! This week we will be looking an AI language learning tool that I found very interesting. I found out about  ElsaSpeak , which is a language learning app designed to help users improve their English pronunciation and speaking skills. it acts as a personal English AI tutor, which could be useful for those who are looking for flexible and affordable tutors whilst learning at their own pace. ElsaSpeak has gained popularity among language learners worldwide w ith its user-friendly interface and innovative features, and upon checking the platform, I could see why! The app uses cutting-edge speech recognition technology which means that it can easily analyze your pronunciation in real-time and provides instant feedback on areas for improvement, which is one of ELSA's strong points. Users can practice individual sounds, words, and phrases, which targets pronunciation through a series of interactive lessons and exercises. Another feature of Els...

If you are looking to create creative and visually pleasing content, then  Genially is for you! Not only is Genially a valuable resource for educators, but marketers and designers can benefit from the platform as well! With its intuitive interface and extensive library of templates, Genially makes it easy to design engaging presentations, infographics, and interactive experiences. The platform's emphasis on creativity and interactivity enables users to captivate their audience and convey information effectively. What stands out in its platform is its wide range of templates, covering various content types and design styles. Users can create a presentation, poster, or interactive image with professionally designed templates that can be easily customized to suit their needs. Additionally, Genially provides extensive integration options, which means you can upload videos, audio files, and interactive elements seamlessly into your creations. How fascinating! Not only that, the platfor...

Ever wondered how teaching students would be like out of the confines of a traditional classroom? Today I will be shedding light on Nearpod , which is an educational platform that offers a wide variety of interactive features that enhance classroom engagement and student learning. Nearpod's interface is user-friendly and the platform has versatile content creation tools and real-time assessment capabilities, so this means can use Nearpod almost anywhere and anytime, inside or outside the classroom using Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) approach. With it's user-friendly interface, anyone in the educational context can use it including students, teachers and administrators as well. Teachers like us can makes use of the pre-made lessons and resources, making it convenient and saves time and effort (given that teachers have a ton of workload to deal with everyday). In addition to that, Nearpod's live session feature allows educators to facilitate synchronous learning ex...

Imagine having a team meeting with your colleagues, each one in their own place, brainstorming on an online interactive whiteboard. How convenient! You can do this in Conceptboard , a platform that offers collaborative online whiteboarding, empowering teams to ideate, brainstorm, and collaborate in real-time regardless of their location. What’s fascinating about this platform is that it facilitates collaboration among team members, making it an efficient tool for remote teams, educators, and creative professionals alike. Whether you’re a professional in online collaboration tools or just a newbie, Conceptboard allows you and your colleagues to easily navigate with its special features. This includes freehand drawing, note taking and many others, enabling teams to brainstorm ideas, organize thoughts, and provide feedback efficiently. Moreover, Conceptboard's real-time collaboration functionality allows all team members can contribute simultaneously, fostering a dynamic and interacti...