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= = **Integrating technology into the foreign language classroom** This wiki is a compilation of resources on using technology in the foreign language classroom. The following links will take you to the resource pages on this site:

> Resources for telling stories using digital materials such as video, audio, photos, interactive text, timelines and more. > Links to image editing and a database of images for FL teaching. > Lots of great resources for using video in the FL classroom! > Software and web resources for using audio in the FL classroom. > A collection of apps for mobiles devices for use in foreign language teaching. > Links to tips, techniques, and templates for interactive whiteboards. > Create an instant poll for your class that is accessible from the web or by sending a text message. > Information and resources about creating inquiry-based, collaborative activities for the web. > Blogs and wikis have many potential uses in the FL classroom. > Connect in real time with speakers of the target language, either locally or in another country. > Create mind maps using images, videos, and hypertext in collaboration with others. > Create your own social network for use in your classroom. Also, social networks for language exchanges. > A variety of applications and tools to create web-based lessons for language learning. > FL lessons created by other teachers and self-directed language learning websites for students. > Information for setting up language partner exchanges, either individually or class-to-class exchanges. > Web-based games for language learning > Links related to assistive technologies for students with disabilities. > Advanced tips for using presentation software. > List of other websites with many technology resources for FL teachers. > See what aspects of technology are expected of K-12 teachers in the state of Illinois. > Class websites created by other FL teachers. > Follow this link for in-class activities. > Follow this link for resources used in the AATSP workshop.
 * Digital Storytelling, Comic Strips, and Timelines
 * @Image Resources and Image Editing
 * @Video and Video Resources
 * Podcasts, Music, and Audio Resources
 * @Mobile apps for language learning
 * Interactive White Boards
 * Instant web- or text-based polls: Poll Everywhere
 * @WebQuests
 * @Blogs and Wikis
 * @Audio and Video Chat
 * @Collaborative Mind-Mapping
 * @Social Networking and Language Exchanges
 * @Tools for Creating Web Lessons and Websites
 * @Ready-Made FL Web Lessons
 * @Keypal Exchanges
 * @Language learning games
 * @Assistive technologies
 * @PowerPoint and Presentation Software
 * @External Resource Websites for Technology and FL Teaching
 * @Illinois Technology Standards for K-12 Teachers
 * @FL Teacher Pages
 * @LAN321 Course Activity Pages
 * AATSP workshop pages