PL26 DC LG Workshop: E-learning tools that activate students in foreign language classes

The day was spent mostly in MSCDN, that is the Mazovian Teacher Training Centre in Płock. The participants were given an opportunity to visit the centre, become acquainted with its educational activity, see the STEAM Room, Assembly Hall, where conferences are held and a modern studio where supporting materials and tutorials for teachers are video recorded. However, the most significant element of the visit was the participation in the workshop “E-learning tools that activate students in foreign language classes”. It was conducted by Emilia Ziółkowska and Marcin Jaroszewski – methodological advisers supporting language teachers in MSCDN with help from Małgorzata Gasik, who talked about the most important interdisciplinary projects of the institution. The teachers could increase their knowledge and improve their teaching abilities through introduction of various platforms, tools and applications that can be implemented during lessons of various subjects, e.g. Padlet, Lyrics Training, Study Fetch, Gemini, Suno, Glite or Speechace, Gamma or Learning Apps. The tools could be used for creating visuals, worksheets, sound materials, presentations and assessment instruments.The participants were also shown practical examples of applying the tools in the classroom.

Aims and skills targeted :

To become acquainted with Płock’s Teacher Training Centre (MSCDN) – its educational activity and various projects.

To present examples of good teaching practices that actively engage students through the use of modern technology.

To improve the spirit of international collaboration within the project.

To enhance teaching skills and gain new technological knowledge.

To promote the knowledge of e-learning tools that activate students in foreign language classes.

To improve language skills and teamwork.

Results : 

Not only could the participants learn about the existence and practicality of new didactic technological tools, but they were also able to refresh their knowledge and skills and share their experience with others.The workshop was conducted exclusively in English, so the participants could also develop their linguistic capabilities through active engagement in the training. The teachers were also given an opportunity to observe how Polish teachers are trained to develop their educational skills in order to become more efficient and more effective. They received information on various interdisciplinary projects run by the Teacher Training Centre.