Vesper's blog

  In graduate school classrooms, sometimes you are not just learning knowledge, but also being bombarded by certain tools - such as the magical tools I recently encountered in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and Material Design courses: H5P. H5P？ At first glance, I thought it was some kind of vitamin supplement or a 5G upgraded version. I didn't realize until the teacher opened a presentation page, clicked the mouse a few times, a question box popped up in the video, tags appeared on the image, and the quiz was directly embedded in the slide “Wait a sec… is this the mythical ‘interactive teaching super tool’ I’ve been waiting for?” Before this week's ICT class, we were encouraged to personally experience creating H5P content in the Material Design class. So, I carefully clicked, dragged, copied, and pasted to create my first Course Presentation. Although the content was very basic and the page was very simple, at that moment I felt a little proud: “So… this is wh...

 Have you ever tried to instantly "travel" to a different dimensional space in class? No need to wear special battle clothes or heavy helmets, just tap a link to step into the door of the virtual world - this is the true portrayal of our experience of Frame VR in the classroom! Frame VR: Not a game, but more fun than one https://framevr.io / When we entered this space, we found ourselves transformed into little people of different colors. We could have conversations or turn on our cameras for video chats. All of us were clamoring to find our friends, mocking their colors and pretending to hit them, laughing heartily. The classroom atmosphere became very lively. We even forgot the task assigned to us by the teacher, to find the spy placed by the teacher among all our real people, which is the AI made dummy. In this virtual space that simulates the actual space of Warwick University, I use the directional keys to walk and talk to people everywhere, sometimes sending emojis and ...

 The web version of this platform cannot be used and can only be accessed by downloading the software. After downloading the software, when I enter it, it will ask you to do a personal assessment, which will comprehensively understand your mother tongue, English proficiency, as well as your learning objectives and interests. Then, it will develop a personalized learning program for you. At this point, everyone thought he was a very good software, but something unexpected happened. At this moment, the page suddenly popped up: If you want to get this tailored course for you, you must become its member, that is, you need to become a paying user, which made my impression of him plummet. Personalized oral course system ELSA offers a variety of training scenarios, covering: Daily communication (ordering, greeting) Workplace English (Interview, Self Introduction) IELTS/TOEFL Speaking Practice Module Business English and Conference Speech Training Each class is not long, about 5-10 minutes...

 In the fourth week of class, our group evaluated a collaborative mind mapping website called bubbl and a collaborative writing website called Overleaf. BUBBL

  It finally happened. The green owl that has been threatening you to study every day—Duo—is gone. The internet is in mourning, social media is flooded with “RIP Duo” posts, some joking that they can finally slack off without guilt, while others are spiraling into full-blown panic: “If Duo isn’t watching, how will I ever stay on track?” But reality is cruel. Duo may be gone, but its ghost lingers in our phones, its philosophy still shaping the study habits of millions. So today, let’s take a look back at Duolingo, the world’s most loveably terrifying language-learning app, and how it uses psychology, gamification, and just a touch of intimidation to keep learners hooked. Duolingo: A Learning App or a Subtle Extortion Scheme? If you’ve ever enabled Duolingo notifications, you’ve felt the pressure. At first, the reminders are gentle: “Hey, why not do a quick lesson?” Then, they become more insistent: “You haven’t reached your daily goal yet.” And eventually, they start sounding do...

In our last class, we had the chance to dive into Kahoot , an online quiz platform that makes learning feel less like a chore and more like a game show. Picture this: students frantically tapping their screens, eyes glued to the leaderboard, and the occasional victorious fist pump—now that’s engagement! One of the coolest things about Kahoot is its ability to turn even the sleepiest classroom into an arena of excitement . The competitive element, combined with instant feedback, keeps students on their toes. Traditional quizzes? Yawn. But Kahoot? Suddenly, everyone is buzzing with energy, eager to answer correctly (and, let’s be honest, faster than their friends). （picture was generated by AI） Another major plus is that Kahoot appeals to different learning styles. Visual learners enjoy the flashy colors and images, while auditory learners get a kick out of the sound effects. Plus, it sparks collaborative learning—after all, nothing brings people together like a friendly battle over gra...