SKKN USING WEB TOOLS AND ONLINE APPS IN TEACHING AND TESTING ENGLISH AT NGUYEN DUC MAU HIGH SCHOOL

z NGHE AN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING NGUYEN DUC MAU HIGH SCHOOL ===    === TEACHING EXPERIENCE Topic: USING WEB TOOLS AND ONLINE APPS IN TEACHING AND TESTING ENGLISH AT NGUYEN DUC MAU HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECT: ENGLISH TEACHER: NGUYEN ANH TUAN GROUP: LITERATURE & ENGLISH Tel: 0386826356 School year: 2021 – 2022 PART A: INTRODUCTION I Reasons for the study As we know that, English is necessary for life However, learning English is not easy for students in a coastal area, in which the population is still poor because they only know how to make a living by fishing Learning English for students is torture, moreover, students and teachers not have enough tools to help students learn more excitedly In my heart, I always want my students to love English so that it will be useful for their lives in the future When the Covid 19 pandemic occurred, students were forced to study online Parents of students buy phones, iPads, and computers for students so that they can study better but they are not enough for all Fortunately, the Ministry of Education, the Department of Education launched the movement "Computer and Internet for students" The poor students in my school have the tools to learn Realizing this is also an opportunity for English teachers and students to promote English learning and testing through web tools and online apps such as Quizizz, Blooket, Azota, LMS which are very familiar with children in economically developed and urban areas Having applied Quizizz, Blooket, Azota, and LMS testing on the VNPT system in teaching testing English at Nguyen Duc Mau high school I decided to choose the topic “Using web tools and online apps in testing and teaching English at Nguyen Duc Mau high school” for my experienced innovation II Aim of the research The aims of this study are: - To give out a brief overview on Quizizz, Blooket, Azota, and LMS testing on the VNPT system - To discuss the way to teach English 12 by using Quizizz and Blooket - To discuss the way to test English 12 by using Azota and LMS testing system - To design some activities with Quizizz and Blooket to teach some parts of units of English 12 - To design some tests with Azota and LMS testing system - To propose some suggestions and recommendations to attract students’ attention in learning English III Research method - Draw from the experience of my teaching - Consulted many documents especially methods of study - Asked colleagues’ experience - Surfed the Internet for further study IV Scope of the study The study was carried out at Nguyen Duc Mau high school for mix-level students with only four classes 12A4, 12A7, 12A9, 12A11 V New features in the study’s result: In my innovation, students use a mobile phone, laptop, or computer accessed to the Internet and the teachers control their students’ learning Quizizz, Blooket, Azota, and LMS testing on the VNPT system are rather new to the teachers and students, particularly at my school At my school, I am the first one to apply these web tools and online apps in designing activities for students They make my students more excited in learning my lessons This helps my students love the English language and find interesting things in English PART B: MAIN CONTENT I Theoretical What are Quizizz, Blooket, Azota, and LMS testing on the VNPT system? a Quizizz: Quizizz is primarily an online-based quiz tool that operates like a game show That means a question-and-answer platform that works across web browsers and Chrome as well as iPhone and Android devices, with dedicated apps for both From a student's perspective, this makes learning more fun with game-based interactions and an ability to work through a quiz using their own devices For teachers, there is a host of pre-built quizzes to pick from as well as the option to edit and create their own from scratch Since students only need an access code, they don't need to signup for an account, making it super simple to access for everyone It also means their privacy and personal details can be kept protected For teachers, this platform offers a large database of quiz options, making it simple to use tool that doesn't require a lot of time and effort But since these can be edited, this can also provide a more indepth and personalized offering for students and classes b Blooket: Blooket is a web-based quiz game platform for group competition or solo study Blooket joins an expanding group of game show platforms for the classroom What sets it apart is that the quizzes can be re-themed using a variety of "game modes" that offer unique visual themes and gameplay types, turning quizzes into competitive experiences similar to games students might play on their phones for fun Like other quizzing tools, teachers create question sets and then launch games Students join with a code and then answer questions in real-time with their devices Students can participate in teams or individually, and the participant with the fastest correct answer wins Unique to Blooket, however, is that quizzing is embedded with the context of different games each with its own visual theme and rules c Azota: Azota is a new software, developed by a team of Vietnamese people This platform allows teachers to easily and conveniently create exam questions and exercises right on it Based on this foundation, teachers can assign exercises to students and have effective review exercises to consolidate knowledge Azota supports both phones and computers, but most teachers and students use the Web version of Azota because of its intuitive and easy-to-use interface d LMS testing on VNPT system: VNPT LMS is an online learning and exam solution, located in VnEdu Smart education ecosystem developed and implemented by Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), contributing to supporting the education sector in preventing Covid-19 pandemic as well as improving the application of modern information technology in teaching and learning for educational institutions in Vietnam VNPT LMS is able to meet a variety of needs and is suitable for many educational institutions from high schools, universities, organizations, businesses with the need for internal training, etc So far, the VNPT LMS solution has been deployed by VNPT Group in 63/63 localities, attracting more than 10,000 schools with more than million users, thanks to the application of cloud computing and blockchain, schools, educational institutions and enterprises are able to deploy this solution quickly Overview application of Quizizz, Blooket, Azota, and LMS testing on VNPT system a Quizizz Quizizz is a free tool It works on any device: web browser, iOS, Android, and Chrome apps You can access hundreds of ready-made learning quizzes or create your own Join as a teacher, pick a quiz, and use the code for a virtual room to give to your students Alternatively, you can create your quiz on Quizizz, even importing questions from excel/CSV files with just a click of a button Students use the code to enter and submit a nickname, code name, or numerical name (students not have to register) Better yet, if you have Google Classroom students can join by signing in with their Google Account; with just one click If you assign a Quizizz through Google Classroom, all your data gets updated in your Classroom dashboard You will get notifications when students complete assignments, and their responses and grades show Teachers can choose to make their quizzes public or private Embed images with your questions Check or uncheck the settings including music You can even duplicate an existing quiz to save into My Quizizz A created Quizizz can have randomized or non-randomized questions The memes that are displayed when students answer a question; are sure to be a hit with students You can also customize your Quizizz by creating your Memes Use images of the school mascot, students' pets, or favorite game characters to create a set of ten or more memes Click the My Memes from the top menu, then the plus symbol You are now ready to start Be sure to click "Start Game" after students have entered the code Send the game link to students (or other teachers to use with their classes) by email, website, or social media Set time limits of 30 seconds to minutes for students to answer each question This allows more time for more complex questions Students earn points for speed and accuracy Unlike other sites, both teacher and students can see the questions, answers, and the leader board throughout the quiz Most other tools require the teacher to project the answers and leader board on a whiteboard The leader board can be turned OFF in this tool as well And, what is the best part of this tool? Two separate classes can play together using this tool Quizziz works on any web-enabled device including smartphones and tablets and has an iOS app You can email student reports to parents (even send the student reports to multiple/all parents at once), the main navigation bar has moved from the top to the left, and there is a search bar that you can access on all pages, and now you can search both your quizzes and your reports As with other similar tools, Quizizz is a formative assessment tool that is best used to obtain information about how the class as a whole is doing in understanding content material Use Quizizz when asking questions that require a reading of a passage or a long time to answer questions Be sure to set the time limit to the upper reaches of minutes Students can use code names or numerical screen names for anonymity if desired Create pretests to offer to gifted students to "test out" already learned material Students can easily see the choices and choose answers using a browser on a laptop or any device Make it a class challenge! Use this tool at the start of a new chapter or unit Students can see who is at the top of the leaderboard during the play and can even ask questions while going through the quiz Use this tool often to obtain a snapshot of each student's understanding of the content As with other tools where there is a leader board, it is helpful to have a collaborative environment where competition is not the goal, instead of working together and improving is important Quizizz is PERFECT for remote learning in that it is engaging for students, works on any device, and you can keep track of how each student is doing with your content and who needs help Use it frequently during remote learning as an exit to a teaching session b Blooket World of Blooket a new take on trivia and review games The way it works is that a teacher/host picks a question set and a unique game mode Then, we generate a code that players can use to join the game on their own devices After the game starts, players will answer questions to help them win That’s where the fun starts, because we offer a variety of games to keep students engaged and excited Students are encouraged to participate in games with rewards for answering questions and exploring new methods of learning Overcoming our challenges drives students to perform well while reviewing Question sets can be painlessly imported or created easily with their powerful Set Builder You can also explore their incredible collection of sets built by other amazing users on the Discover page Ditch the old, redundant classroom review game and try out our variety of unique, engaging game modes Also, edit game settings with a variety of options to truly make Blooket the perfect tool for you Our personal favorite part of Blooket is the community Our users are modern educators and students that are working hard to innovate and change education They fill the site with fresh content and make our free community events awesome in schools around the world c Azota Azota is a new online assignment and grading application, created to support teachers when they want to check students' learning performance Azota has an app version on both the App Store and CH Play, using the same way as when doing it on a web browser However, currently, users still prefer to use the web version because of its speed and convenience, especially for teachers, while the application installed on the phone will consume device space and still need to be upgraded , perfect to bring the most optimal experience Why should you use Azota? We can mention outstanding advantages of this platform as follows: When learning directly, instead of collecting votes for grading, teachers can remind students and parents to submit assignments by taking pictures of assignments and sending them through the application, teachers can grade and report grades directly on it This can also be very effective in the online learning phase The platform as well as the Azota application are designed to be simple, with an easy-to-see, easy-to-use interface with little manipulation to suit everyone The student's parents can track the student's results through the learning history The system will save the score, the process of doing the test, and the submission of each student's work Teachers can also look up and download statistical reports to their computer for evaluation or storage on the system With Azota, you can completely organize automated exams on it and monitor students, students also become easier than ever So how does the Azota app monitor? When the monitoring function is turned on on the Azota application, the system will immediately give an alert if a student or student exits the screen or switches to a new tab After the test is over, the system will also display the number of times that the candidate exits or switches the screen to help the teacher understand d LMS testing on VNPT system VNPT's LMS assessment system is a relatively perfect and complete system It helps teachers in storing quizzes and tests easily and quickly It helps teachers to create questions quickly based on the question bank LMS also helps schools manage exams through smart tools on it When testing and evaluating students, teachers not need to set up classes like other websites Because LMS itself is the same system as vnedu.vn, it has synchronized classroom and student data This makes it easy for teachers to link student scores after students have finished testing Besides, LMS also has an exam monitoring system to avoid cheating in exams of students We can use LMS for individual or school-wide assessment because the system is optimal as an offline exam II Solutions Quizizz a Steps for implementation on Quizizz Step Navigate to the Quizizz website & Sign up: Type www.quizizz.com from a browser, and click on Sign-up on the top right corner Sign up using your Google account or by entering your official email address For Google/Gmail Account: In case you have multiple Google accounts, click the relevant one Share permissions by clicking the Allow option Select the type of Account best suitable to you Types of accounts include: Teacher Student Parent/Guardian If you are associated with an educational institution, you will need to provide information regarding your institution (your country of residence, ZIP or pincode, and institution name) Once you enter a zip/pincode, you will see a number of institutions popping up in the box Either select your institution or type it in, if it is not available You are now a member of the Quizizz community For non-Google users: Type your email address and select the type of Account best suitable to you Types of accounts include: Teacher Student Parent/Guardian Enter these details: Title First Name Last Name Password Click on Complete Sign Up If you are associated with an educational institution, provide information regarding your institution (country, ZIP or pincode, and institution name) Once you enter a zip/pincode, you will see a number of institutions popping up in the box Either select your institution or type Step Create a Quiz: Click on Create from the left navigation pane and select the Quiz option, Name and tag the quiz appropriately A maximum of tags are allowed per quiz And then create questions using the Quiz Editor The supported formats to create questions are Multiple Choice Check-Box Fill-in-the-blanks Open-Ended Poll Type your question within the dialog box and add options You can also Edit the options Add math equations Add images to questions and options You can also create audio for the questions Add options and mark the correct answer Multiple answers are chosen via the checkbox format Add an explanation for the answer if required Choose the time allotted to answer a question You can select this per question or make it consistent throughout a quiz Save the question Save the quiz once all questions and answers (along with options) are added Publish the quiz This quiz is now available in your library to start a live quiz or assign as homework Step Host a Live Quiz Click on the Start a live quiz button (there are two modes) on the left navigation pane Classic: Students progress at their own pace and you see a leaderboard with live results Instructor-paced: You control the pace so that everyone advances from one question to the next Click on Start once all students/participants have joined the quiz using the code Students can click on quizizz.com/join/ to join the game They should enter the code you have shared, along with their names Teachers can also share the quiz code via an LMS (Learning Management System) Quizizz supported LMS are Google Classroom, Schoology, and Canvas Once all your students are at this stage, start the quiz You need at least one participant to start the quiz If a student is unable to join due to technical difficulties, they can access the quiz whenever they can, until the quiz code is still active Students will not be able to join a quiz once it has ended Step Assign a Quiz Asynchronously (Homework) Click on the quiz that is assigned as homework Click on ‘My library’ to get the list of quizzes you have created Once you have the quiz ready, click on the Assign homework option Add the quiz’s deadline/completion date Customize the deadline or choose the No deadline option; all quizzes are deactivated after months (180 days) Obtain the quiz access code and share it with students OR Assign this quiz to the correct class You cannot assign a quiz to an empty class Name the assignment for your students Describe the assignment for your students (description does not have a character limit Add the time at which the quiz should start Choose between Now and a particular time Check the Advanced, General, and Activity Settings for more customization options Assign the quiz Once your students have completed the quiz, click the Share report option to share reports with either parent/guardian or other teachers 10.Share the report via their email addresses or generate a link that can be shared b Launching the lesson Step When we are in “My library”, we choose a quiz which you created or saved You can see three options Step Create the Test To Create a 100% multiple choice test, On the home screen, select the "Đề thi" section Then press “Tạo đề thi” And select “ Tạo đề thi PDF 2.0” or “Tạo đề thi DOCX” 28 Press “Lưu” to save the Test Before upload a Test, we should download the Sample to see how we have to If we want to see the detail a detailed English test The teacher watched the video tutorial to create www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQWL51qyjRY&t=2s b Launching a test on Azota Step Teacher select a test and copy link and send to students through Messenger or Zalo Step Students test with the link on their Mobile phone or computer Step After students have finished their test, teacher will click on “Xem danh sách thi” to see and export the result of students c Example 29 30 LMS testing system a Steps for implementation on LMS testing system Step Sign in: The teacher types https://lms.vnedu.vn/ into the toolbar The screen of the school LMS system displays The teacher clicks on the Login button, selects VNEDU Account, fills in the account/password information and clicks Login After successfully logging in, the Teacher's School Online portal screen is displayed To add a new Contest, the Teacher clicks on the arrow behind his or her name in the top right corner and selects Admin page 31 Step Add new test/examination To add a new exam, teachers need to perform the following steps: Create a Question List Choose “Kho câu hỏi”, then choose “Danh mục câu hỏi” And then, choose “Danh sách câu hỏi” to add new questions We have many ways to add new questions 32 Create an exam question Choose “Kho đề thi”, and then choose “Tạo đề thi” “Tạo đề cố định” It is an easy way to make a test from questions that we have added Step Create an examination Choose “Cuộc thi” Add new exam 33 b Launching a test on LMS testing system Step Teacher announce to students about the test Step Students will see their test on their page Step Students finish their tests 34 Step And then teacher take the result to add to vnedu.vn Teacher copies “Mã tham gia” of the test 35 And then paste in vnedu.vn to get the result III Practical background The reality of applying Quizizz, Blooket, Azota, and LMS testing on the VNPT system in teaching and testing English 12 at Nguyen Duc Mau high school Nguyen Duc Mau High School is located in a coastal commune Despite many difficulties in life, parents are always interested in their children's education Recently, the children have realized the importance of learning English, which is a great advantage for the teachers here Moreover, most of the teachers at my school have tried their best in renewing the old teaching methods to improve the quality of English teaching Getting our students interested in learning English is a big challenge that every English teacher at my school really wants to achieve Students often feel a lack of confidence in their English knowledge They face many problems in memorizing new words, grammatical structures and skills They also have little background knowledge, grammar and vocabulary Students are aware of the importance of learning English However, they find it difficult to learn without the support of teachers and teaching aids I am teaching grade 12 One problem that I encounter in my classes is the reluctance of some students to engage in open classroom discussions They will respond when called upon, but rarely want to raise their hand to volunteer Other students, on the other hand, often blurt out impulsively and fill the air with responses, opinions, and convictions I first used these online apps at the beginning of this school year It asks and helps students answer all questions related to this topic using activities designed by Quizizz and Blooket With Quizizz and Blooket, everyone in the class can answer individually, in pairs, or in groups In addition, regular assessment is also a problem for teachers during the Covid 19 epidemic Teachers have to teach online, not being able to directly contact students So, checking reviews on Azota and LMS system as a solution that I personally find very suitable As an English teacher, I feel it is challenging and necessary to innovate teaching methods and explore new, effective ways of teaching that meet students' expectations I learned about some great educational apps that 36 increase student engagement and make my lessons more interesting One of the most engaging and interactive tools I have used is called Quizizz, Blooket, Azota and the LMS system I was really fascinated by these apps I have been taught about many activities through these apps since this school year when Covid-19 was raging and dangerous in Vietnam and around the world and distance learning took over, that's one thing luckily usable, it makes students feel like I'm right there with them and we get on with our lessons but most importantly continue with the relationships we've built and can build new relationships using these platforms Therefore, I choose the topic “Using web tools and online apps in testing and teaching English at Nguyen Duc Mau high school” with the desire to share some experiences with my colleagues to improve the students' spirit of learning English12 Experiment The main book for this study was Tieng Anh 12 – old version The theme-based curriculum approved by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) This book consists of 16 units and all the lessons were mainly based on five skills: reading, speaking, listening, writing and language focus However, During Covid 19 epidemic, Ministry of Education and Training enacts Official dispatch No 4040 to encourage teachers to focus on Reading and Grammatical points Here are some facts of using Quizizz and Blooket in teaching, Azota, LMS testing in testing English 2.1 Material preparation a Quizizz, Blooket + the Teacher: In order to use Quizizz, Blooket , teachers have to prepare carefully the following things before teaching: - Verify that the teacher and students have WIFI internet access for all devices - Be sure that all students have already known or understood Quizizz, Blooket - Lunch the use Quizizz, Blooket on the computer/mobile phone - From within your library, tap on the Quiz on Quizizz or Set on Blooket you wish to launch - Providing students with the CODE that corresponds to the presentation and have them type it into the students CODE entry field The Game code can be found on the top- left area of the Teacher’s screen - Preparing lesson plan beforehand + Students: - The laptop/ mobile phones connected with the Internet b Azota and LMS testing on the VNPT system + the Teacher: In order to use Azota and LMS testing , teachers have to prepare carefully the 37 following things before testing: - Prepare questions for the tests carefully - Be sure that all students have already known or understood Azota and LMS testing - Providing students with the link that students can finish the test + Students: - The laptop/ mobile phones connected with the Internet 2.3 Experiment’s effect Having applied Quizizz, Blooket, Azota, and LMS testing on the VNPT system in teaching and testing English 12 during coved 19 pandemic, I can affirm that this application brings to my lectures much effectiveness Not only the games add students’ interest but they help my students improve all skills of English as well I have done the experiments with this app for the students of 12th grader during the covid 19 epidemic As a result, more and more students feel eager with studying English because they have no any tension or nervous This is the reason why students study better PART C: CONCLUSION Conclusion and recommendation In conclusion, learning and testing English through these online apps and web tools is one effective and interesting way that can be applied in any class The results of my research suggest that Using web tools and online apps in teaching and testing English seem to offer alternative teaching approaches compared to traditional lectures to engage students for a better and enhanced learning experience There are some difficulties in using these apps and web tools, but the benefits of using them outstand the challenges It is recommended that Quizizz, Blooket, Azota, and LMS testing on the VNPT system should be used in teaching and testing as the apps are friendly, highly interactive, increase engagement, and monitor student progress in real-time Lectures should explore more with these apps so that they can be incorporated into teaching to create a meaningful learning experience Not only can we apply these apps and web tools to teach and test English 12 but we also can use them to teach and test English in any class, even for other subjects I hope to be commented to make my study more perfect 38 Survey 39 Limitation of the teaching experience Learning through Quizizz and Blooket software, assessment through Azota and LMS is still relatively new to students, so many students are still confused and have not caught up at first Teachers and students sometimes can't catch up with each other The internet is still unstable and disrupts the progress of teachers and students The number of phones and computers in some classes is not enough to meet the needs of studying and assessing students Some classrooms lack equipment such as televisions Some students not have a sense of self-discipline in learning as well as assessment 40 PART D: REFERENCES Tiếng Anh 12 – NXB Giáo dục www.educatorstechnology.com/2021/12/what-is-quizizz-and-how-to-use-itwith.html www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-quizizz-and-how-can-it-be-used-forteaching-tips-and-tricks How to Use Blooket to Play Online Games With Your Students www.weareteachers.com/blooklet-how-to/ www.wikihow.com/Use-Blooket Hướng dẫn sử dụng - Hướng dẫn sử dụng Azota - https://docs.azota.vn Tài liệu hướng dẫn hệ thống LMS nhà trường tạo thi - Tài liệu thuộc CNTT - VNPT Nghệ An 41 42 ... reality of applying Quizizz, Blooket, Azota, and LMS testing on the VNPT system in teaching and testing English 12 at Nguyen Duc Mau high school Nguyen Duc Mau High School is located in a coastal... school I decided to choose the topic ? ?Using web tools and online apps in testing and teaching English at Nguyen Duc Mau high school? ?? for my experienced innovation II Aim of the research The aims... continue with the relationships we've built and can build new 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