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Description
In the era of learner-centered and technology-enhanced teaching, various digital teaching tools have been developed for EFL teachers to enhance their teaching practices and improve their students’ learning. Wooclap is a promising digital tool that not only promotes learner engagement in both face-to-face and online environments but also transforms conventional lessons into interactive and interesting ones through its diverse features. This presentation aims to showcase some engaging, real-time activities that teachers can implement in their sessions using Wooclap. These include a Concept Classification Exercise with an interactive visual board, Real-time Idea Exchange to capture learners’ attention and activate their background knowledge, Picture-Based Vocabulary Review. The session also provides suggestions for customizing additional activities with Wooclap. While Wooclap is limited in categorizing activities within the platform, it offers considerable benefits, including a wide range of ready-made activity templates, a free membership policy, and a variety of user-friendly functions. These features make it a valuable resource for teachers seeking to enrich their instructional practice with digital support.
Key words: Wooclap, technology-enhanced teaching, digital technology
Biography
My name is Vo Nguyen Truc Quynh, a graduate English-major student from Ho Chi Minh City University of Education. I am currently working as a visiting lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City College of Economics and an English teacher at the Language Center of Ho Chi Minh City University of Education. With three years of experience in teaching English, I am especially interested in English teaching and educational technology.
I am passionate about supporting students in independent learning, and I am currently developing a vocabulary project on Quizlet for K–12 learners. In 2024, I received the consolation prize in the Teaching Ideation Contest. I also take pride in being a media ambassador, where I help inspire and promote student events on social media, such as the I Spell English Competition and English Network 2024 at UEH.
