Languages, literacy and communication AOLE
Here are some examples of activities which can be done using digital technology to support the Languages, literacy & communication AOLE.
These could be adapted to suit the topic or theme in the classroom.
Learners should develop their ability to demonstrate their understanding of that knowledge in various media.
The teacher's role is to ensure that learners are equipped with the knowledge of the subject area and an understanding of the tools to express what has been learnt.
Languages, Literacy & Communication
Hwb Applications
Adobe Express
English- Create infographics, videos, webpages or presentations where the understanding of how to use language for different purposes can be utilised.
Welsh/International language- Learners can create infographics, videos, webpages or presentations where they make use of the additional languages they are learning.
Learners can use the Animate from Audio feature to allow learners to exemplify their oral skills.
British Sign Language- Learners can create videos
Britannica Education
English- Research areas covered in elements of the school's curriculum and make notes in bullet-point format to be used in creating work.
Welsh/International language- Learners could conduct their research in a different language using the translate function in Britannica Education
Just2Easy
English- Learners can use word processing and presentation tools to demonstrate their use of language. J2Code can be used to create coded animations, and JIT5 to create animations with annotations where needed.
Welsh/International language- J2Code can be used to create coded animations, and JIT5 to create animations with annotations where needed.
Minecraft for Education
English- Learners can use signs and boards to explain what they have built, NPCs can be used to deliver information allowing learners to consider the type of language used. When recording videos of their builds learners could write scripts to support the flow of their videos.
Welsh/International language- When adding signs and boards learners can add information in other languages.
British Sign Language- Using screen recordings Learners can add BSL to their information videos.
Possible Classroom Activities
Infographics
How to create infographics using Adobe Creative Cloud Express...
Infographics can support learners' ability to use their language skills concisely. They can plan their writing to ensure that it fulfils the criteria and design aspects of the task.
Podcasts
Using Podcasts in the Classroom
Learners being able to create their podcasts will allow them to explain what they have understood about a topic they have been learning about. A podcast allows learners to interact and share information in a 'semi-formal' manner. They can plan their conversation and have a lead 'interviewer' who can direct the conversation with questions, they will need to develop their listening skills to allow their conversation to not seem scripted. TIP...the less scripted content the more real the conversation.
By planning conversations, learners will be able to understand how language is used within journalism. Those conversations can flow through the preparation of questions and the depth of knowledge on the subject by others in the conversation.
Conversations can also be recorded in other languages, although these do not produce a transcript.
Videos
Create Videos to explain what has been learnt and understood in the classroom
When learners create videos, they can write a script to support the video content. It is most efficient to create the script prior to creating the video as it ensures the success criteria of the activity are met.
Through creating videos, learners will be able to develop their writing skills, and become aware of their punctuation through editing and improving their scripts. Their oracy skills will develop through understanding how they sound and how they can improve their skills of engaging and presenting to others.
Websites/Webpages
Create Websites/ Webpages to explain what has been learnt and understood in the classroom
Creating websites can allow learners to understand their writing and the role it has in the work they are creating. Websites and Webpages can be created to document processes and allow learners to record their understanding of what they have learnt.
Minecraft
Using Minecraft in the Classroom
In the Subject Area part of Minecraft, there are numerous worlds created to support learners with their understanding of languages and literacy.
