TikTok Tokyo

Social media has a major influence on the lives of our students as a means of sharing information and perpetuating trends, especially through short-form videos via the TikTok platform. This presentation demonstrates ways teachers can support language learning through authentic activities that embrace these social media trends for student engagement. Attendees will learn how specific features of this form of social media can be adapted easily for language interaction, information sharing, revision and independent study within the foreign language classroom. Ideas for differentiation for student ability and resource access are also included to ensure all activities are achievable across a variety of contexts. Demonstrated activities and assessment can also be completed using free online platforms without the use of mobile phones to adhere to school policies. You will leave this presentation inspired and equipped to use short-form video in an innovative, safe and authentic manner in your teaching.