There are more and more social apps for learning. One app I use a lot is called “Learn Wave”, an extension of Tik Tok, which is a combination of video and zoom like the YouTube education channel. We can choose to have offline live classes or recorded classes. Of course, we will have a class group like a group chat where students can talk to their classmates and teachers at the end of the class. The teacher can also put the materials and PowerPoint for the class in the classroom group. This way, students can review the materials given by the teacher during class. Students can socialize and discuss the lessons they have learned through the class group after class. There are also rewards for clocking in and out every day. There is also an app for language learning, called Duolingo. Duolingo is a free app/website with courses and activities in 38 different languages. Their missions are to provide personalized language learning, to make language learning fun, and to be accessible to everyone around the world. The goal is to complete activities to win rewards and unlock new categories and levels. There are also a lot of strengths. Variety of game-based activities, very user-friendly, opportunities for incidental and intentional learning, audio and visual stimulation, some real-world content/vocabulary, offers opportunities for implicit learning and explicit instruction, algorithms that help determine the appropriate learning levels of each member, incentives/challenges to encourage participation, podcast, story, and community features allow opportunities for output. These apps are all social apps that contribute to the education industry.
References
Couros, A. (2010). Developing personal learning networks for open and social learning. In George Velestianos (Ed.). Emerging technologies in distance education. AU Press. p. 115.
Hi Caroline！
Thank you for sharing the blog, the two learning software “Learn Wave” and “Duolingo” shared in your blog, I have never heard of it before.
But after reading your blog, I learned that these are social softwares that are helpful to education. They can be discussed and taught, and they can provide personalized learning in different languages. This kind of different languages can be a very good content for people from all over the world to participate in learning.
LiDing
Hi Caroline. Great post!
All the apps you recommend look interesting and I’ve never heard of them before. In particular, the first one, “Learn Wave” is an educational channel where people can communicate and Learn from others who are interested in the project. I think it will encourage people to learn more.