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Busuu

 Busuu is a paid language learning app. It is also possible for you to work for a period of time for free after signing up for the application, but most of its features are available after paying the fee. Words are presented to you throughout the application, there are many activities such as filling in the gap, matching listening activities, etc. Later on, it can also improve you in pronunciation as it can detect sounds. Many language options are available, you can learn more than one language at the same time. Moreover, within the app you can meet many people and check their pronunciation, tell them the correct usage and vice versa. The app is relatively more affordable than many paid language apps.

Kahoot

 Kahoot is a test that is solved by following the questions and answers that the teacher reflects on the board using a smart board in schools, and choosing the color chosen for each item from their own computer or phone. The teacher prepares the questions and shows them to the students by sharing the screen via the smart board or zoom application. Then 4 options appear on the board and each option has a color. Students mark the answer to the question they find correct on the board from the device in their hands. Those who mark the fastest and most accurately get a higher score and a ranking is created. At the end of the test, the name of the student in the first 3 places appears on everyone's phone and on the board. In order to participate in the test prepared by the teacher, it is sufficient for the student to write the code reflected on the board on his own device.

Socrative

 Socrative is a tool where you can create tests on the internet and give students instant feedback by having them solve the questions with their smartphones or tablets. It allows students to solve the test you give synchronously using the phone, etc., and at the same time, you can follow the progress of your students in the progressing boxes on the screen. While students follow their own progress on the smart board, they make it a game and it becomes more enjoyable to take tests.  https://youtu.be/d3yl2VgxZHg

Storybird

 Since the Storybird  is picture-oriented, it is an application where students of all ages can create digital stories and develop their skills such as writing, creative thinking, imagination.Moreover, teachers can make their students practice using this app. It can be used to motivate and entertain students especially in free times. It includes ready-made templates for each interest, and the user can also create his own custom template. LOOK    https://youtu.be/6eUYpigHWho

Powtoon

 Powtoon is an animation creation platform where you can create animations and suitable for use in all areas. It can be used in lessons and thus make the lesson more interesting. Do you want to use Powtoon?  Click the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1QdSY59Ra4 How about the powtoon I created? https://www.powtoon.com/c/bSEotC6GPEQ/1/m

Seesaw

 Seesaw is a digital portfolio creation tool. Students can create their electronic portfolios by adding photos, videos, drawings, texts and links. It is possible to join the Seesaw tool as a teacher, student or parent. The fact that parents can also access this platform is very useful in terms of following the students. After joining as a teacher, a student can be invited to the class with a class code or a Qr code. It is also possible to add other teachers to the class using the manage teachers option. The teacher can view the work uploaded by the students and make audio or written comments. Seesaw ensures that all work is organized on a single platform.

Social Networking As An Educational Tool

Social Networking as an Educational Tool The popularity of social software led educators to think that this practice can be used for educational purposes. Social networks’ influence on transforming teaching methods remains to be seen. Instead of this all-or-nothing approach, it would be a good idea to think of social software as just another tool, use it creatively and keep an open mind that using social software could be beneficial in education. Social software is part of the technologies collectively referred to as Web 2.0 Web 2.0 represents the idea of users creating new content on the web, which is connected through hyperlinks to the existing content, Web 2.0 has three distinct characteristics which separate it from the social forms of interaction that existed prior. The first defining characteristic of web 2.0 is that users have profiles that can be used to identify them as a person or a persona. The second one is that participants can list others as friends or some equivalent w...