SpiceUpELT

Seasoning for ELT--- Kahoot! What is Kahoot! ? Kahoot! is a digital platform allowing educators to create game-like pre-made quizzes, discussions and surveys (Kahoot!, 2014).  It is a game-based classroom response system played in real time.  It benefits both educators and students due to its characteristics like user-friendly, multi-functional and accessible. 😀 Here is the link:   https://kahoot.it/ Kahoot! and English Learning 😝 Currently, both research and empirical data have borne out that game-based learning acts as an effective teaching tool in the classroom since it engages students in problem-solving, critical thinking and review of content knowledge through meaningful activities . Moreover, Icard (2014) suggested that the competitive nature of games can entice students to perform better in the teaching process. Therefore, as a competitive game resource, Kahoot! not only challenges and brushes up students’ thinking skills but also fosters a fun learning e...

Evaluation of Larry Ferlazzo's Blog 💗 Today I looked at Larry Ferlazzo's blog and I found something interesting! 😀 Organisation and Layout   Overall, the layout and organisation of the blog are desirable to some degree. But that is dependent on which page you are looking at.  The cover page (the first page) : The layout is clear. By using some short subtitles, and removing the sidebar, the blog is in good order and more spacious. The pictures are a little bit cluttered but I think it is still acceptable.  Clicking the subtitles (the other pages) : The layout starts to be messy and unclear. There are too many colour blocks and long titles without showing bullet points. Content and Features   The blog provides us with various teaching materials, including different domains (arts, economy, etc.), forms (chart, video, screenshot, audio clip, etc.), topics (racism, politic issues, teacher development, etc.), audiences (parents, teachers, and other educators)...