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
FREEBIE!!! Online Tools for Language Learning
Virtual Field Trip Websites
Other Resources
