At MoteCon 2022, Jennifer Scott delivered an insightful session titled "Springboard into Language Learning with Mote," highlighting the transformative potential of Mote in language education. This session illuminated how educators can leverage Mote, a voice recording tool for Google Workspace, to enhance the listening and speaking skills of multilingual learners.
• Mote facilitates both student feedback and language learning.
• The tool supports multilingual education by allowing translations of verbal directions.
• Mote enables students to participate in class assignments regardless of their English proficiency.
• The platform offers both free and paid versions with varying features.
• Mote can help improve reading scores by integrating verbal instructions with visual aids.
Mote is often recognized for its ability to streamline teacher feedback, but it is also a powerful tool for language acquisition. According to Jennifer Scott, educators can use Mote to help students practice their speaking and listening skills, making it an invaluable resource for language learners.
Jennifer Scott shared her personal experiences using Mote, particularly in a multilingual educational setting. At her school, where English, Spanish, and Arabic are predominant languages, Mote allows students to receive instructions in English while confirming their understanding through translations into their primary language. This dual-language approach aids in comprehension and retention.
Jennifer demonstrated how educators can create assignments using Mote:
1. Educators can record verbal instructions for assignments, such as explaining scientific equipment, and use Mote's transcription feature to convert these instructions into text.
2. The transcription can be translated into other languages, allowing students to read and understand the instructions in their native language.
3. Students can respond to assignments by recording their responses, fostering an interactive learning environment.
During the session, Jennifer detailed how Mote can assist in teaching English Language Development (ELD). By integrating Mote with visual aids, such as Google Slides, students can listen to text while engaging with visual content, enhancing their understanding.
For example, when reading literature like "Return of the Unicorn," students can listen to passages and then record their interpretations or summaries using Mote. This practice not only improves their listening skills but also encourages active participation.
Mote offers both free and unlimited versions, each with unique features. The free version provides basic functionalities, whereas the unlimited version offers advanced capabilities such as auto-transcription and translation. Jennifer emphasized the benefits of obtaining a school-wide license to maximize the tool's potential in classrooms.
Jennifer Scott, a Google Innovator, shared her expertise at MoteCon 2022. Her experiences as a classroom teacher position her uniquely to demonstrate Mote's practical applications in language learning.
Mote is more than a feedback tool! Our multilingual learners can use Mote to springboard their listening and speaking skills with the Chrome extension. Not only that, Newcomers to English can use Mote to communicate with their core teachers while learning new vocabulary at the same time! We will cover uses for both the free and paid versions of the tool. Check out this session to learn the many ways students and teachers can use Mote to promote language learning.
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