Student Orientation for Competency Courses

Being a successful world language learner

The Language Learning Experience

What is it like to learn another language?

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It can be fun

It requires a lot of practice

It can lead to great benefits

What is it like to learn another language?

Improves scores in core subjects- math and language arts1

Improves verbal skills - in target language and English2

Tends to improve SAT scores - each section by 100 points3

Improves College performance- positively correlated4

Improves memory5

Improve Academic Performance

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Educational and Career Benefits

Benefits of Learning a Second Language

Job Opportunities

Why

Why am I taking this course?I am taking this course because…

A. I need the course creditB. I am interested in learning the languageC. I think it could be funD. It is one of the classes on my scheduleE. My parents told me toF. I don’t knowG. Other

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My purpose: What is in it for me?I will benefit from this course because…

A. I’ll be one step closer towards graduationB. It will lead to more job opportunitiesC. I enjoy learning about other culturesD. It will help me be a better student in other subjectsE. I will be able to study abroadF. I will be able to talk to people who speak that

language in my communityG. It will be useful when I travelH. It will help me connect with my family heritageI. Other

What is your goal?

What is my goal?

Complete you goal statement

I will complete my (name of course, language and level) online course by the indicated end date of (date when you need to complete all course assignments) with a passing grade of (your target grade for the course) or higher.

Student Orientation

Steps for Success

Set world language learning goals2. Know due dates, work expectations, and

consequences3. Complete activities sequentially, and on time4. Take notes; keep a journal 5. Repeat practice activities as needed6. Monitor my progress7. Know when and who to ask for help8. Practice with others whenever I get a chance9. Adhere to netiquette policy and acceptable use policy

Success Step 2

Important course dates:

• Start date• Midterm date• Final date• End or Locking date

Course StructureUnits

Lessons/Day

Activities

2. Know due dates, work expectations, and consequences

Student Home Page

Assignments with due dates are listed. If date is in red, they are past due. Click to go straight to a due assignment.

View takes you to where you left off in the courseGrades takes you to your gradebook

Announcement Click to see an message sent by your teacher

To send an email to your teacher, click Communicate

Calendar

The Calendar will show when other assignments are scheduled

Success Step 3

3. Complete activities sequentially, and on time

Competency and Fluency Courses

Activities and Navigation

To complete activities in sequential order, follow the navigation bar.

Pay attention to the color of the submit button. Red buttons indicate graded activities

Graded Activities

Check the scoring guide before completing the activity.

You only have one try for graded activities.

Complete all questions before clicking Submit.

WARNINGDo not advance to the next activity when you see this message.

Ok to proceed

Your score and teacher feedback (Details) will appear once your assignment is graded.

Using the recording feature

1. Click the microphone icon2. Click Allow. This will only pop-up once in an activity3. Start talking. Click to stop recording4. Playback and check recording5. To erase and start over,6. Go to next question or prompt7. Click Submit

Practice Graded

Using Special Character

Option 1: Click the character you want and it will appear in your text entry window.Option 2: Use the keyboard code.

Success Step 4

4. Take notes, keep a journal

Success Step 5

5. Repeat Practice Activities

Repeat practice activities as many times as you want.

Success Step 6

6. Monitor Your Own Progress

Option 1: Look at the navigation bar

Practice activities completed

To be graded by teacher

Score for graded activities

Option 2: Go to Grades Your gradebook will be organized by grading categories:• Journal• Unit Quizzes• Unit Tests and Teacher-graded

Activities• Midterm• Final Exam

Improvement Strategies

Go back and review incorrect answers

View teacher feedback

Success Step 7

If you are having trouble with program functionality, ask your mentor/lab teacher.

7. Know when and who to ask for helpIf you need help with your language assignments, contact your teacher.

Success Step 8

Do practice activities together.

8. Practice with others when you get a chance

Flashcards

Speaking practice

Review games

Participate in Conversation Cafés if they are made available to you.

Success Step 9

9. Adhere to netiquette policy and acceptable use policy

You may not use online translators

Student Handbook

Review the Student Handbook

Pay particular attention to the section:

Code of Conduct and Acceptable Use Policy

Student Orientation

Steps for Success Set world language learning goals Know due dates, work expectations, and

consequences Complete activities sequentially, and on time Take notes; keep a journal Repeat practice activities as needed Monitor my progress Know when and who to ask for help Practice with others whenever I get a chance Adhere to netiquette policy and acceptable use policy

Achieve your goal

Learning and achievement take place when there is a combination of effort, interest, and motivation.

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