Inventory of ICT tools and open educational resources

Welcome to the Inventory of freely available online tools and OERs for language teaching and learning developed by the ICT REV project. The tools have been selected by and for language educators. There are different ways to search for tools and various examples below. You can also suggest a tool to be added to the Inventory.

Mentimeter, a tool to create interactive presentations and assess students

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Pitch, a tool to make collaborative presentations

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Padlet, a virtual collaboration canvas for content sharing

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Genially, a creator of visual content such as presentations or infographics

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ClassroomScreen, an interactive display board with several widgets and tools

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Mixxer, an online language exchange platform

Virtual Exchange

Description: Mixxer is an online language exchange platform that connects language learners with native speakers for language practice and cultural exchange. Users can create profiles indicating the languages they speak and are learning, and then search for language partners based on their language preferences and interests. Mixxer facilitates language exchanges through text, voice, and video chat sessions hosted on platforms such as WhatsApp, Skype, and Zoom, allowing users to practice mainly speaking and listening to their target language. Users can also create blog entries in their target languages and receive feedback from other users. Mixxer is free to use and does not require any payment or subscription. Creating an account is optional. It was developed by Dickinson College.

Evaluation: Mixxer can be useful for learners of all levels to improve their conversational skills by finding language partners globally. For teachers of adult learners, a way to use the platform would be to create a group with their students and invite native speakers from other communities to join. Verification is needed to create a group as a teacher, providing some level of security. All in all, Mixxer is a fantastic way to expose students to organic language use and communication. It is essentially a virtual meeting point for language learners looking to help one another.

Cost: Free.