Technology in education is more about people than software
Collections
Repository of Teaching Materials designed by CUNY Linguistics GTF & Adjuncts for the classes we have taught.
Great source of resources, pros and cons of each. Best for early stages of planning a class or looking for a design improvement – can be a bit overwhelming if just looking for a quick fix.
Resource for you to connect with other GC students. Make as many blog/webpages as you would like (this is a great format for hosting course materials if you opt out of blackboard)
Blogs
Good for student blog projects. Handouts to get students started: Contact me for modifiable .doc files.
WordPress Part 1 & WordPress Part 2
Blogger aka Blogspot
Owned by Google. Many students are immediately comfortable with the interface – and can create webpages and wiki-type spaces. Everyone can be added, making contribution easy.
Podcasting
Voicethread
The free version allows you to record videos, put audio to slides, and host up to
Here’s an example of me talking to you
Plaigiarism Detectors
turnitin.com
By far the most popular – students upload their papers and turnitin.com reports back to you if there is a high chance it has been plaigiarized.
Quick, simple, no log in checker for plagiarism
Citation Management & Research Tools for Students
Free, open source and allows for collaboration & sharing.
Zotero’s Tutorial Short Handout Very Long & Thorough Handout
Digital Literacy
Working Definition of Digital Literacy for College Students
Roadmap to Increase Student Digital Literacy
Linguistics Specific Resources
A resource for all things Linguistics
Invaluable tool for data and interesting points and topics to use in class. Great set for SQUIB ideas, points of interest, and resources to keep students connected with Linguistics in the world.
Multimedia in Your Class
I show this in all of my classes that relate to culture on any level.
Interview with Labov (20 mins)
RSA Animate – Language as a Window into Human Nature
The Language Game – mp4 movie – about an hour, ask Michelle for it, it’s too big to be hosted here.
Ted Talk Keith Chen
