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Teacher Training Part 2NYC iZone – 10/9/12

NYC iZone – 10/9/12

Goal

Maximize students’ world language learning

Who are your students?

Program Goals

Common Program Goals

• Explore world language

• Expand course offerings

• Offer course credit

• Fulfill graduation requirement

Continuum of Implementation Options

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Needs Analysis and Implementation Plan

• Program Goals

• Implementation Details Languages/Grades Timeframe Instructional Setting Program Use Schedule

• Grading

•Monitoring Performance

• Communication

• Student Work Expectations

Student Use Plan

Agenda

General Program Review

Teacher Functionality

• Grade book and Grading

• Modifying Assignments

• Supporting Student Learning

• Off-line activities to support learning

• Issues that Undermine Success

• Student Orientation

• Q&A / Next Steps

Access from D2L

Once students enter their D2L desktop, click on the Powerspeak link under “My Courses.”

Access from D2L

What course will you offer? 30 courses across 5 languages

Elementary School Middle School High School

Spanish 1, 2 Spanish 1, 2 Spanish I, II, III, AP

French 1, 2 French 1, 2 French I, II, III

German 1, 2 German 1, 2 German I, II

Latin 1 Latin 1, 2 Latin I, II

Chinese 1, 2 Chinese I, II

Complete online course curriculum with instructional material, interactive activities, and graded assignments

Default Course Structure• Year long course =180 lessons per course.• Each lesson = 35 to 55 minutes• 5 lessons in a unit (Monday - Friday)• Unit pattern/weekly cycle

Curriculum Guides/Scope and Sequence• Overview and Course Objectives

Aligned to National (ACTFL) standards

• Recurring Content described• Scope and Sequence

Access to PD Website

http://pd.middil.com

Student Home Page

Teacher home page!

Powerspeak Training Part 1 Review

• Basic Navigation• Activity Types• Messaging• Unlocking Activities• Curriculum Elements • Classroom Properties• Calendar• Assignment List

What happens when a Start Date is added?

Classroom Properties – what changes will you make?

• Classroom Properties• Assignment List• Calendar• Grade book

• Grading Assignments

• Monitoring Student Work

• Supporting Struggling Students

Grade from the home page!

Grade book: Monitor Class Progress

Course calendar has dates (Start Date set in Classroom Properties)

Course calendar does not have dates (Start Date set in Classroom Properties)

Student Grade book (with calendar dates)

Student Grade book (with no calendar dates)

Supporting Struggling Students

Ongoing Monitoring and Communication is Key!

Assignment Modification

Assignment List with –Calendar with dates

Assignment List with –Calendar with NO dates

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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

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.

Success Step 2

Important course dates:

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

2. Know due dates, work expectations, and consequences

Questions?

Thank you

What are your next steps?