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20 Innovative ways to make use of the competence in action • Using podcasts for your lessons can help you with the teaching process (e.g., motivational podcasts, interviews and online courses are available online on various topics of interest). • Simulating a virtual field trip using Google Cardboard (to learn history, exploring historical places, study the phenomena of the earth etc.) • Bringing social media into the curriculum can help you connect students to curriculum, classroom resources. By creating a Facebook or Whatsapp group specifically for your group of students, you can post discussion topics and share relevant information. Resources: Cell phone Survey - the questions in this survey give teachers information about their students' access to cell phones, the types of phones they use, and how they use them. Blended Learning for the Adult Education Classroom -this is free, downloadable step-by-step guide is intended to help teachers and administrators in adult education programs explore approaches to integrating blended learning into their classroom methodology. Tech Tips for Teachers -this World Education blog offers a menu of practical lessons, including topics such as mobile writing, using Google Docs, and using discussion boards in the classroom. Digital literacy - this comprehensive site offers practical tools for educators, such as tutorials on health issues, copyright basics, how to take an online course, Internet safety precautions, basic computer skills, and professional presentation on social media. Related tools: • MS Office • YouTube • Google Classroom • Windows Movie Maker • Mindmup • Google Podcasts