Learning Languages with IMVR

Task Summary

Students will create an interactive vocabulary list of words pertaining to the topic or theme that is being studied using Thinglink and CoSpaces. They will also be able to practice their conversational pronunciation using MondlyVR in IMVR.

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Preparation

Students are expected to:

  • Have some background knowledge on the language and vocabulary associated with the current topic being studied.
  • Have some background in using IMVR and Mondly.
  • Have a basic background in using Thinglink. If not, please add at least a 1x 60 minute lesson for learning the basics.
  • Have a basic understanding of how to use CoSpaces. 
  • Have pre-prepared a vocab list (either written out or given by the teacher).

 

Teachers should make sure that:

  • IMVR headsets are calibrated and charged.
  • They are familiar with the MondlyVR experience.
  • Students are able to access Thinglink and have logins.
  • Slide deck has been checked and adapted to show the vocabulary and language appropriate to the lesson.
  • Students have access to microphones/ headphones if required for voice recording.
  • Slides 4, 6, 7, & 8 have been updated (where highlighted) in the Learning Languages with IMVR teaching slide deck, to give students specific instructions in relation to the level/ topic they would like students to engage with on Mondly, orCoSpaces.
  • Students are divided into pairs or groups depending on how many devices are available. A suggested rotation cycle may be:

 

Group Round 1 Round 2 Round 3
Group 1 IMVR CoSpaces Thinglink
Group 2 Thinglink IMVR CoSpaces
Group 3 CoSpaces Thinglink IMVR

This may differ based on student numbers

Learning Sequence

  • Ask students to discuss in pairs – how important is pronunciation in learning a new language? Share thoughts with the class.
  • Direct students to watch How Important is Pronunciation in Language Learning? – OUINO.com(4.55)
  • Introduce the stations students will be engaging inStation Based Rotations in 10-15 min intervalsStation 1 – IMVR
    • Students are to engage with MondlyVR and have conversations or practice vocabulary in the appropriate language.

    The teacher will need to have chosen whether it is a vocabulary session or a conversational language session. This will depend on the level of the students and the specific topics they may be studying.

    Station 2 – Thinglink

    • Students are to upload a picture of their vocab list to Thinglink (either written out by them, or given pre-prepared by the teacher). 
    • They are to add nodes to each list word with a voice recording of them pronouncing the word correctly (see example in Learning Languages in IMVR teaching slide deck).

    Station 3 – CoSpaces

      • Students use CoSpaces to create a gallery that includes written sentences and voice recordings of them speaking and pronouncing the sentences accurately based on the topic that they are learning about.
    • Teachers may want to give sentence starters, again, depending on the level of the student.
    • Students may work in pairs if appropriate.
  • Students may share either their CoSpaces or Thinglink with their groups to check their pronunciations.

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