CAPtain's Language Adventure

    Ahoy, Me Hearties! Everyone, it’s time for me to drop anchor and say goodbye. Before I sail off, I want to share a few parting thoughts on our tech-integration course. This course really shone in showing us how to weave technology seamlessly into ELT—everything from corpus-based activities to VR/AR materials. The strengths? Tons of hands-on practice, creative projects, and a real sense of exploring the future of teaching. Weaknesses? To be honest, I’m still looking for them. Was this course difficult? Let’s just say it wasn’t a walk in the park! Learning how to use corpus tools or wrangling with virtual materials took some effort. And those ASSURE lesson plans? They definitely kept me on my toes. But it was all worth it in the end. What's my least favourite?  I’d say working with corpus was both fascinating and tedious. Yes, it’s got its perks, but it’s a bit outdated, and if I couldn’t endure it, I’m not sure how the next generation will handle it! Any recommendation...

   Ahoy, Me Hearties! Our ( Mustafa ,  Samet ,  Abdulhamid )  AI-integrated teaching material is finally ready, and it’s been a wild ride! We chose superheroes as our theme (because who doesn’t love them?) and used Canva to create engaging slides ( try Canva here )  with clear instructions and examples to guide students through the lesson.   Creating it wasn’t easy—finding the right balance between fun and educational content was a challenge. But incorporating AI for instant student feedback? Absolute genius! It adds a personalized touch and makes learning more interactive. You can check our material by clicking this:  Create Your Superhero and here is our lesson plan:  Assure Lesson Plan While the process was tough, I’m thrilled with the results. AI has so much potential in education, and this is just the beginning. What do you think? Fair winds!!

  Ahoy, Me Hearties!  Today, I’m excited to share our ( Mustafa ,  Samet ,  Abdulhamid )  journey into creating an AR/VR material for English lessons. But first, let’s break it down—what’s AR/VR all about? Augmented Reality (AR) overlays digital elements onto the real world, like interactive maps or 3D objects, while Virtual Reality (VR) takes you into a fully immersive digital world through headsets or simulations. In language classes, AR/VR offers a dynamic way to practice real-life scenarios, like ordering food in a virtual restaurant or navigating a foreign city. However, accessibility can be a hurdle since not all schools or students have the required devices. Our task was to create an AR/VR material, and we crafted something interactive and fun to engage students. We designed a lesson where students explore a virtual environment and answer questions based on videos, sites, and images we curated. The catch? Finding the right videos and resources was tric...