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(Photo by:  Italian Dual Citizenship) Hello again everyone! this blog post will be about Augmented Reality (AR). Thanks to my teacher Mustafa Polat, we ( Muhammed Emir Özbek , Emir Batu Özdemir, and Hüseyin Obut ) had this great opportunity to use this technology in our ELT lesson.  Exploring AR and VR in language learning opens up exciting possibilities.  While AR is ideal for vocabulary building and basic skills, VR shines in facilitating deeper conversational practice. However, these technologies come with challenges—from cost and technical difficulties to concerns about distraction and isolation. When used thoughtfully, their strengths can significantly enhance the learning experience.  To create a dynamic and engaging experience, We incorporated videos, 3D models, and 360-degree content, all accessible through QR codes on a worksheet. This approach allowed students to explore the city’s highlights virtually and interactively. To deepen their learning, We develo...

(Photo of our flipped learning video) Hello again everyone! the reason I am writing this is because our teacher Mustafa Polat asked us to create something beneficial and pre-usable before the real-life lesson. In this blog post, I’ll discuss the flipped classroom approach and the video project my group members( Muhammed Emir Özbek , Emir Batu Özdemir, and Hüseyin Obut ) and I worked on. The flipped classroom is a method where you learn new content at home, usually through videos or reading, and use class time for activities and discussions. This approach has some great advantages for language classes. It gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace and makes class time more interactive and focused on practice. But there are also some challenges, like needing good internet access and making sure everyone actually does the prep work before class. When it comes to its advantages, the first thing that comes to my mind is that it's a time saviour.  Teachers can use all class ho...