Reflection: effective tools to share

Here are some effective interactive tools that I’ve found really useful for teaching English. They help make lessons more engaging and encourage student participation:1. Kahoot! - Great for creating fun, game-based quizzes and polls. I use it for vocabulary reviews, grammar quizzes, and even as icebreakers.2. Quizizz - Similar to Kahoot, but students can complete quizzes at their own pace. It’s perfect for homework assignments or in-class competitions.3. Nearpod - This tool lets you create interactive lessons with quizzes, polls, and videos. You can run live lessons or assign student-paced activities with instant feedback.4. Padlet - A collaborative digital board where students can post ideas, images, or videos. I use it for vocabulary walls, brainstorming sessions, and project planning.5. Mentimeter -It’s great for live polls, quizzes, and word clouds. I use it to check comprehension, run quick feedback sessions, or start lessons with engaging icebreakers.6. Quizlet - Perfect for making flashcards and learning games. I’ve used it a lot for vocabulary building, practicing idioms, and reviewing phrasal verbs.7. Flipgrid (now Flip by Microsoft) - This platform allows students to respond to prompts with short videos. It’s excellent for speaking practice, presentations, and peer feedback.

Reflection is a crucial aspect of effective teaching and learning, but its depth and frequency should be balanced based on the context and goals. Deep reflection encourages critical thinking, self-awareness, and continuous improvement, making it essential for meaningful learning. However, in my opinion, overly frequent reflection without proper engagement may lead to superficial responses rather than genuine insights.Effective reflection tools for EFL lessons include journals, self-assessment checklists, and peer feedback forms to help students track progress. Teachers can use lesson recordings and student feedback surveys for self-improvement. Digital tools like Padlet, Google Forms, and Flipgrid facilitate interactive reflections, promoting continuous learning and teaching enhancement.    

As an English teacher, I always strive to make my lessons interactive, engaging, and effective. To achieve this, I use a variety of websites and apps that help enhance language learning through gamification, collaboration, and real-world practice. Here are some of my top resources:1. Quizlet (Website & App)Quizlet is perfect for vocabulary practice. It allows students to learn new words through flashcards, quizzes, and interactive games like "Match" and "Gravity." I often create custom sets based on lesson topics and share them with my students for self-study and revision.2. Kahoot! (Website & App)This game-based learning platform makes quizzes exciting. I use Kahoot! to review grammar rules, test comprehension, and encourage friendly competition in the classroom. The leaderboard feature motivates students to participate actively.3. Nearpod (Website & App)Nearpod transforms traditional lessons into interactive experiences. I can create multimedia presentations, embed quizzes, and even use virtual reality to take students on immersive cultural trips. It also allows real-time student responses, making lessons more dynamic.4. Padlet (Website & App)Padlet serves as a collaborative online board where students can post responses, share ideas, and work on group projects. I use it for brainstorming, essay planning, and even peer reviews. It fosters creativity and engagement.5. BBC Learning English (Website & App)This resource provides high-quality lessons, videos, and activities for improving listening, pronunciation, and vocabulary. I often assign listening exercises from BBC Learning English for students to practice comprehension with authentic accents.6. Duolingo & Wordwall (Apps & Websites)Duolingo is great for independent practice, offering bite-sized lessons in a gamified format. Wordwall, on the other hand, allows me to create interactive exercises like matching games and word scrambles to reinforce learning.7. Edpuzzle (Website & App)Edpuzzle enables me to turn videos into interactive lessons by embedding questions and notes. This is particularly useful for listening exercises, comprehension checks, and flipped classroom activities.8. Google Classroom & Jamboard (Apps & Websites)Google Classroom helps with organizing assignments, sharing resources, and giving feedback. Jamboard is a fantastic tool for real-time collaboration, where students can draw, write, and brainstorm ideas together.By integrating these tools into my lessons, I create a more engaging and student-centered learning experience. 

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 I use different types of tools such as  Kahoot, Quizlet, Wordwall, as well as audio and video resources BBC Learning English, ESL Pod, YouTube to improve listening comprehension. As for me these tools make learning more convenient

Hello, dear teachers and collegues!
Collecting feedback from learners is essential for mastering teaching approaches, improve learning progress, and make our lessons more effective. Nowadays, digital tools simplify this process by making it more fun and engaging for students. 
In my personal practice, I use different types of tools such as Padlet, Edmodo, Kahoot and Google forms. Padlet is for more detailed feedback while Kahoot is more fun way. 

I tend to gravitate toward a mix of tools for reflection. For instance, I regularly maintain a digital lesson summary(a sort of blog entry as well)—in Notion. This platform lets me document what I worked on, and what could be improved after each lesson, as my personal reflection. I like the flexibility that Notion provides, as I can easily tag, search, and even link related notes, which makes it a good program for tracking long-term progress. Additionally, it lets you clip different multimedia stuff if needed, so for me, it is a perfect tool for reflection.
In addition to my lesson summaries, I also use post-it notes for quick reflections. After a class, if I have some ideas or thoughts I'll jot down a few thoughts on a post-it and then later incorporate those insights in Notion when I come back home. It is easier for me to just write something down quickly rather than type it on my phone because it keeps my thoughts in logical order somehow.