4. Slide •Among the various types of materials that are available for projector, slides and film strips are the foremost visual aids. They are of great value in teaching traditionally, slide projectors have been used by teachers for their slide presentation.
These presentation software applications have very good features that can make the presentation of lessons near to seeing real objects and subjects. Some of these are: A. Microsoft PowerPoint Segundo and Salazar (2011) in their research state that PowerPoint this program has become the world’s most widely used presentation program and is a complete presentation program that allows teachers to produce professional-looking presentation in EFL classrooms. • B. PowToon Semaan and Ismail (2018) stated in their research that PowToon is a web-based tool that offers a wide array of media options, graphics, cartoons, and animated images to create animated presentations that flow smoothly and logically. It also features classroom accounts for project- based learning PowToon can be used to teach any subject.
C. Google Drive Presentation Google Drive Presentation is a cloud-based presentation, hence, it is always available because you can always access it anytime there is net connection using your PC, Chrome Book, Android etc. •d. Slide Rocket This is a web-based program that will allow you to create presentations for your language classes. This software is very similar to other presentation software like PowerPoint and Prezi.
e. Prezi Just like PowerPoint Presentations, there are several pieces of research that claim that Prezi is commonly used for presentation in academic instructions. Houska (2013) stated that Prezi is taking hold in some disciplines and circles. Instructors, professional speakers and students continue to post presentations created though Prezi online for public perusal. Yusny and Kumita (2016) concludes that teaching grammar utilizing Prezi presentation helps students improve their grammar mastery. Additionally, it also shows that the students have positive responses toward utilizing Prezi presentation in grammar lessons.
5. Work Sheets and Forms A worksheet is not only completed on printed materials but these can also be accomplished through the web. By the use of some word processing software like Microsoft Word, a teacher can also develop electronic forms. a. Google Forms e. Quick TapSurvey b. Monkey Survey Form. f . Type Form
C. Paper Forms. g. Cognito Form
d. Survey Planet. h. Ninja Forms
6. Newsletters A newsletter is a very useful material in language teaching and learning. Preparing a newsletter will develop and build the vocabulary and writing skills of students through drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
The following skills can also be developed: Receptiveness understanding to language, reading, listening and
Writing, spelling, grammar, drafting, revising and editing
Imagination, confidence in using oral language and creative skills
Use of dictionaries and thesauruses to extend and develop. Vocabulary and spelling
The following are also important factors to consider when preparing a newsletter (explorer, n.d. ): Accuracy: Ensure the facts are right (including how to spell names). Always use the five Ws and H (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How?).
Audience: Who will read the paper? Is your story of interest to them?
Research: Always check facts that you have collected use reference materials if needed.
Images: Don’t leave the images to the last minute – always think how the image can grab the reader’s attention- that can be used with the article.
Writing: What is the WOW factor of the story? Start with a good lead. Remember that you want to grab the reader’s attention and then want to read more. Use the worksheet below to assist with writing stories.
7. Pamphlets A pamphlet is a small, unbound booklet focused on a single subject for educational purposes. Pamphlets are non-periodical. They are written for the layman, simply and without excessive jargon. Pamphlets can be folded in a variety of ways, such as in half, in thirds, or in fourths (Lucid Press, 2020).
The sample technology tools that you can use to develop your pamphlets are: A. Microsoft Publisher
b. Adobe Spark
c. Lucid Press
8. Brochures A brochure is used to advertise a company and its products or services (Lucid Press, 2020). Some applications that you may use to develop your brochures are: a. Microsoft Publisher
b. Canva c. Venngage d. Visme e. flipsnack
9. Cartoons A cartoon is a simple picture of an amusing situation; sometimes it is a satirical comment on a serious or topical issue. A strip cartoon is a sequence of framed drawings, which tell a story. Both types are to be found in newspapers, magazines and leaflets.
There are cartoon making software that can be paid online but the following are free cartoon making software that you may use of let your students use: a. Animaker b. Pencil 2D
c. Synfig d. Inkskape e.Pixton
10. Journals Journals are records of personal insights and experiences of students. These can serve also as instructional materials to be used by teachers to be able to manage the reflections and sharing of insight in the class.
The following are some examples of free technological applications that can be used to help students write their journals digitally: a. Perspective App by Blinky b. Journey Journal App
c. Momento Journal App skills
d. Penzu Journal App
e. Diaro Journal App
11. Bulletins Boards Digitally, a teacher can develop online bulletin boards where he or she may post some language activities or information that are helpful for the students’ acquisition of the language competencies.
There are applications ( Ferlazzo , 2011) that can be used for this purpose and these are: A. Wallwisher (now called Padlet ) This was the first online application that enables you to place virtual post-it notes on a virtual corkboard or bulletin board easily and allow you to post text, images, and/or videos on them. B. Corkboard Me This is now called NoteApp which is a Wallwisher -like tool. The site enables you to embed your virtual bulletin boards. Other features include real-time collaboration and a chat room for the people collaborating.
c. Popplet - You can make an online “bulletin board” with virtual “post- its” (called “ popplets ”. Except for the fact you have to register to use it, Popplet is just as easy and, in some ways, casier to use with a lot more functionality. d. Spaaze - This is similar to the others on this list, with registration is required. e. Group Zap - This app joins a long list of online virtual “corkboards.” It has some nice features, including the ability to convert your board to a PDF and being able to “drag-and-drop” images and documents from your files. f. Realtime Board - This is an online whiteboard that seemed like a decent tool for real-time collaboration. It’s easy to use, and lets you upload images from your computer or by its URL address. They offer free “Pro” accounts to educators.
Characteristics of Effective and Efficient Instructional Tools Simply using technology is not enough to learn a language. An effective ICT-based instructional material is a well-planned and a well-designed one. This means that the preparation of the Im’s must be planned very well and it must be ensured that they are developed to meet the learning objectives of the language class. It is also highly recommended that teachers maximize the use of teacher-made websites, OER (open educational resources) and, software or mobile applications to encourage autonomous learning of students at the same time utilize these tools in flipping the classroom along with task-based language activities, content and language integrated learning and project-based outputs ( Beduya , 2018).
The following are the characteristics of an instructional tool that is effective in the classrooms. Enhances instructional effectiveness -The instructional material must be able to facilitate the increase of students’ achievement in language classes. Through the instructional materials, all students including those with special learning needs and students at risks will be benefited and will be helped to demonstrate the intended learning outcomes of their language courses.