BGSU Classroom Technology E-Mag Summer 2018 | Page 18

Google Translate EXPANDING SUPPORT FOR ELL STUDENTS TRANSLATE INSTANTLY! Use the Google Translate app or use it in your browser to instantly translate written or spoken words to over 100 languages! FREE, EASY, PERSONAL F Totally free, unlike many translation apps or services E Easy and quick to use: simply snap a picture or speak the words you want translated P Personalize to save phrases, conversations, or vocabulary words 10 WAYS TO USE GOOGLE TRANSLATE IN THE CLASSROOM 1. Use it as a dictionary to look up words or phrases 4. Use the squiggle feature to practice writing digitally in different languages 2. Use the camera feature to translate photos instead of typing or speaking 5. Create a "phrasebook" that can be used offline to save target vocabulary 3. Use the microphone feature to test pronunciation of words or phrases 6. Use the "sharing" feature to share or save translations to other apps or platforms, like email or dropbox