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Link:  https://edpuzzle.com/media/69a8588e8f37d571b8d3296e  For this activity, I selected a video and worked with it through the platform Edpuzzle , which allows teachers to transform videos into interactive lessons by embedding questions and monitoring students’ understanding. The main reason for choosing this video was that it presents the topic in a clear and engaging way, combining visual support with spoken explanations. This makes it especially useful for developing listening comprehension and contextual understanding. The video format also helps maintain students’ attention and facilitates the integration of comprehension questions during the viewing process. The learning objectives of the session were to improve listening comprehension, identify key information in a video, and encourage students to reflect on the content through guided questions. The sequence of activities started with a short pre-viewing discussion to activate prior knowledge. Students then watched ...

  Link to the activity:  https://www.timetoast.com/v/206cb796-e494-463d-b8a2-97612ee38283 For this activity, students created a timeline using TimeToast based on a reading about Christopher Columbus’ journey to the New World. The main learning objectives were to improve reading comprehension, develop the ability to identify key historical events, and practise organizing information chronologically in English. Another important objective was to integrate digital tools into the learning process and encourage students to work with authentic content. Using TimeToast offered several advantages. First, it allowed students to visually organize historical events, which helped them better understand the sequence of Columbus’s journey. Second, it promoted active engagement with the text because students had to select the most relevant information instead of simply answering comprehension questions. Finally, it also supported the development of digital competence, which is especially v...

  When looking at images of people reading, we can see different types of texts and formats. Some people are reading printed novels or storybooks, probably chosen by themselves for pleasure. Others seem to be reading textbooks or digital materials on tablets or computers, which may have been selected by a teacher or required for academic purposes. This difference between voluntary and assigned reading often influences motivation and engagement. Depending on the situation, the readers might be feeling relaxed and immersed in the story, especially if they are reading for pleasure in a comfortable environment. In contrast, those reading academic or digital texts may feel focused, responsible or even slightly pressured, particularly if the reading is linked to study or assessment. However, interactive digital resources can also increase curiosity and motivation. Reflecting on my own experience as a reader in Spanish (L1) and English (L2), I realise that my reading habits have evolved...

Hello everyone and welcome to our blog! This blog has been created as part of the course Innovative Teaching Practices Supported by the Focused Use of ICT Tools in the Language Classroom . Its main aim is to explore how Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) can transform the English classroom into a more dynamic, motivating and meaningful learning environment. As a Primary Education English teacher, I strongly believe that students learn better when they are actively involved in their own learning process. Through this blog, I will share: Innovative teaching ideas for the English classroom Digital tools and ICT resources for language learning Interactive activities for grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation Videos, games and online exercises Reflections on teaching practices and classroom experiences Technology offers us endless possibilities to foster creativity, collaboration and communication. By integrating digital tools such as educational platforms, inter...