Guest Bio -

Joe Dale was a teacher for 13 years and is now an independent languages consultant. He’s from the UK and works with a range of organizations such as the BBC, Skype, Microsoft, The Guardian and many more. He has spoken at conferences and run training courses around the world!

 

Episode Summary - 

Today Natalie and Joe talk about how technology can help students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for modern foreign languages and cultures. 

 

Timestamps - 

What Joe and Natalie have in common [2:11]

Free webinars?! Yes please! [4:01]

Benefits of Google Arts and Culture in virtual classrooms [6:53]

Importance of primary sources [7:38]

What’s the future of augmented reality (AR)? [9:14]

How Google Earth can help with language learning [14:30]

Traveling around the world with Window Swap and more [16:32]

Natalie’s high school language teachers took two different approaches [20:01]

Yes/and not either/or when it comes to language and culture [21:14]

Technology as a means to promote independent learning [26:10]

How Joe’s approach to Clinical Sessions inform our work with students [28:13]

The need for algorithms and apps to be paired with a human element [30:32]

Will technology replace teachers? [34:42]

Who was Joe’s favorite teacher as a child? [36:42]

 

Episode Resources - 

Find Joe Dale

Twitter @joedale

YouTube 

LinkedIn

FREEBIE!!! Online Tools for Language Learning

Virtual Field Trip Websites 

Google Earth

Window Swap

Drive N Listen

City Walks

Virtual Vacation

ThingLink Expeditions

Other Resources

TiLT Webinars (free)

Learning For Justice

Facing History

Quizlet

EdPuzzle

Google Arts and Culture

FlipGrid AR

EdTech Review Sept 2021 Article

Book Creator

GifCap Developer

MOTE

Vocaroo