Group 5 WR
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Group 5
Bantayan, John Dave
Olea, Ayesha Mae
Pangilan, Alaiza Janna
Quiñones, Audrey
Rebalde, Gwenneth May
Toloy, April Joy
Verana, Cristel Anne
Tabudlong, Mikaella Antonette
VODcasting
VODcast is short for ‘video podcast’ but may also be called vlogging. The VOD stands for
‘video-on-demand’ and is similar to podcast. Its differences lies on the media. Podcasts are in
audio format while VODcasts are video form contents. According to Mekheimer (2024), it gained
popularity in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) because it provides English language learners
an environment that combines linguistic, paralinguistic, and extralinguistic cues that resembles
natural way of speaking.
QR Codes:
It is an acronym for quick response code. This might seem surprising to use QR codes as a
tool for teaching a language as we have this idea of using it only to open applications or redirect us
to sites or applications. This idea is what makes it useful in an engaging environment for students
to learn the target language and a practical classroom instruction .
For example, putting QR codes on objects within the classroom. When scanned, it redirects
student to an image of that object with the word for it in the target language. Not only is it quick to
access, it does not cost anything to create and is an interactive activity for the students.This can
provide student engagement, promotes learner autonomy, adding value to materials by linking to
other sources (Söğüt, 2024).
Canva
A very versatile application that can be used by learners and teachers alike. It can create
infographics to represent vocabulary, grammar rules and more; presentations that are visually
appealing to introduce topics and explain concepts; worksheets and exercises such as flashcards,
modules and other learning materials (Ilyasi et.al., 2023).
Duolingo
One of the most popular applications for language learning. It offers English, Arabic,
Bengali, Chinese, Korean, Dutch, Tagalog and many more. It’s free, entertaining through its
gamified structure, helps learners to stay motivated by constant reminders from their mascot, Duo
the owl as well as its streak system.
This app takes on a more functional approach as it aims to help learners focus on what to
do with the language. It provides skill based learning because it focuses on different language
skills; reading, writing, listening, and speaking; instead of focusing solely on one aspect of the
language. It is learner-driven wherein the learners are the ones who discover language patterns
and structure through practice instead of explicit grammar explanations (Duolingo, n.d.).
LingoClip
This is another language learning app, but contrary to others, it utilizes music as an
interactive exercise. Here, one can choose their target language and pick a music video in that
language according to your level, beginner to expert. Because it uses music, it can enhance your
listening by training your brain to recognize words, sounds, accents, and pronunciations in the
foreign language. Similar to other applications, it can also expand your vocabulary, grammar, and
in pronunciation because it also offers a karaoke mode (LingoClip, n.d.).
References
Duolingo - Learn a language for free @duolingo. (n.d.). Duolingo. https://www.duolingo.com/
Efiyani, S. E., Pratiwi, D. S., & Syafiq, A. (2024). The use of vodcasting in improving students’
speaking skills. ELT-Lectura, 11(1), 73–79. https://doi.org/10.31849/elt-lectura.v11i1.16436
Ilyas, M., Hermawati Syarif, & Refnaldi. (2023). The Use of English Language Learning Videos
Designed Through Canva App: Students’ Perceptions. International Journal of Interactive
Mobile Technologies (IJIM), 17(08), 100–112. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v17i08.39215
LingoClip - Enjoy learning languages with music. (n.d.). LingoClip. https://lingoclip.com/
Mekheimer, M. A. (2024b). Beyond the textbook: A year-long exploration of VODcasts in EFL
education. Education and Information Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-024-
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Racheli. (2020, September 21). MALL: Mobile Assisted Language Learning - Edusoft. Edusoft.
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Söğüt, Sibel, and Serap Atasever Belli. (2024) “QR Code Enriched Writing and Speaking
Practices: Insights from EFL Learners at Tertiary Level.” Iranian Journal of Language
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