Wikis, Webquests and More!Wikis, Webquests and More!
ACTFL 2010ACTFL 2010
Mary LindquistMary Lindquist
World Languages ConsultantWorld Languages Consultant
The 21The 21stst Century Learner: Century Learner:Millennials, Net Generation, Digital natives…
Multi-taskingMulti-tasking Graphics before textGraphics before text Random access (hyperlnks, own order..)Random access (hyperlnks, own order..) FlexibilityFlexibility Immediate feedbackImmediate feedback ChoiceChoice NetworkingNetworking GamesGames Instant gratificationInstant gratification End resultEnd result Gay Rawson, AATF National
Bulletin, Sept., 2010
The 21The 21stst Century Learner: Century Learner:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A-ZVCjfWf8
“A Vision of K-12 Students Today”
AgendaAgendaListeningListening (Interpretive mode) (Interpretive mode)/Speaking /Speaking (Presentational Mode(Presentational Mode))
– PodcastsPodcasts– YouTubeYouTube– PowerPoint PowerPoint – Digital recordersDigital recorders
Reading Reading (Interpretive Mode(Interpretive Mode)/Writing )/Writing (Interpersonal/Presentational (Interpersonal/Presentational modes)modes)
– BlogsBlogs– WikisWikis– Text messages Text messages – Digital storiesDigital stories– Webquests Webquests www.emcp.com
i-CULTURE i-CULTURE www.emcp.com/iculture
Go Green! Go Green!
Source: Edutopia website: Source: Edutopia website: Technology IntegrationTechnology Integration
Effective technology integration is Effective technology integration is achieved whenachieved when::
Its use supports curricular goalsIts use supports curricular goals It provides active engagementIt provides active engagement It allows for participation in groupsIt allows for participation in groups It gives frequent interaction and It gives frequent interaction and
feedbackfeedback It connects to the real worldIt connects to the real world
Listening-Listening-PodcastsPodcasts
What?What?A A podcastpodcast is a series of is a series of audio or audio or video digital media files video digital media files which are which are distributed over the distributed over the InternetInternet by by syndicated download, through syndicated download, through Web feeds, to Web feeds, to portable media portable media players and personal computersplayers and personal computers.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasting
Where?Podcasts Foreign Language http://www.openculture.com/freelanguagelessonshttp://www.multilingualbooks.com/podcasts.html
How? •Class•Computer lab/Language lab•Home/Library•Mp3 players
PodcastsPodcasts
Listening-Listening-YouTubeYouTubeWhat?YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YouTube
Where?http://www.youtube.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngRq82c8Bawhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNuGKbwRudE
How?Semester 1 and 2 Spanish Love Songs
Julio Iglesias – Entrevista http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjErom8U_9I
YouTubeYouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBXJnKtUWTg&feature=related
Celine Dion
Speaking-Speaking-PowerPointPowerPoint
Claude MonetClaude Monet
à Givernyà Giverny
18971897
Les nymphéasLes nymphéas
Speaking-Speaking-Digital RecordersDigital Recorders What ?
Audacity is an example of a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. You can use Audacity to: record live audio, edit, mix and change speed and pitch. And more! See the complete list of features.
Where?http://audacity.sourceforge.net/http://helix.dartmouth.edu/dl-recorder/ http://www.emcp.com
Digital RecordersDigital Recorders
How? DLR•Prompts
•Oral or written: Imagine..; Describe…; Tell (Re-tell) a story …•Opinion questions•Situations•Individual pictures,
series of pictures
Audacity.lnk
Digital RecordersDigital Recorders Situations/Opinion
questions
•Students look at prompt for a specified amount of time ( 30 sec., 1 min. etc.)
•Students are asked to speak for 30 sec., 1 min, etc.
lv. 1, p. 184
Digital RecordersDigital Recorders
http://images.library.pitt.edu/cgi-bin/i/image/image-idx?c=visuals&page=index
Site for visuals
lv. 1, p. 131
Sample Teacher Evaluation RubricSample Teacher Evaluation Rubric
Level II Speaking Assessment Rubric Semester 2 4/07
5 More than three complete statements (may be parts of a compound sentence)At least 3 correct verbs; other grammar correct or error(s) self-correctedVariety of vocabulary; advanced; use of idiomatic expressionsMinor pronunciation errors, flows
4 Three complete statementsThree verbs correct; other minor errors do not affect comprehensionVocabulary mostly accurate; some variety; some idiomatic expressionsMinor pronunciation errors; one major error; minor hesitations
3 Two complete statements*Two correct verbs; some grammatical errorsErrors in idiomatic expressions; basic vocabulary correctMore frequent errors; some hesitations
2 One complete statement*One correct verb; errors affect comprehensionRepetition; many errors; a few anglicisms; Level 1 vocabularyMajor errors are evident; many longer hesitations
1 Fragments/words understoodMost structures incorrect; no correct verbsRepetitive; incorrect; frequent anglicismsUtterances are difficult to understand
0 No response
*Please note: The teacher may choose to bump the student up to the next level if they have a significant use of level 2 vocabulary/advanced structures that compensate for the lack of correct verbs. Suggested advanced structures for level 2: object pronouns, reflexives, compound sentencesAdvanced vocabulary would be level 2 vocabulary.
Community High School District 99, Downers Grove, IL.
Sample Peer Evaluation RubricSample Peer Evaluation RubricSpeaking Assessment Practice: Listen to the recording and rate it according to the following criteria:
1. Number of sentences: 1 2 3
For the following categories: 1 = needs more practice 2 = average 3= well done
1. Sentences w/different subjects 1 2 32. Sentences w/3 + different verbs 1 2 32. Sentences w/Spanish 2 vocab, NOT repeated 1 2 33. Sentences are complex,not subject/verb sentences 1 2 34. Subjects/verbs match (correct conjugations) 1 2 35. Pronunciation was good; 1 2 3
no major errors (H, ll, ñ vowels); no long hesitations, pauses
Submitted by: Ruth Dukala, Downers Grove North HS, Downers Grove, IL
Reading/Writing-Reading/Writing-BlogsBlogsWhat?A blog (a contraction of the term weblog) is a website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, web pages, and other media related to its topic. The ability for readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog
BlogsBlogs
Where?http://www.blogger.com
How?•Student response to prompts and questions•Student response to others•Peer review, feedback, revision
BlogsBlogs
•Answer at least 2 of the questions about baseball in the blog. Give reasons for your answer.
•Once you have submitted your answer, return to the site and comment on someone else’s entry. Agree or disagree.
lv. 1, p. 175
BlogsBlogs•Make an entry in the blog using the prompt as a guide.
•Return to the site, and read a classmate’s entry. Respond with a question, a comment or a correction.
Reading/Writing-Reading/Writing-WikisWikis
What ?A wiki is a page or collection of Web pages designed to enable anyone who accesses it to contribute or modify content…….Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites and to power community websites. The collaborative encyclopedia Wikipedia is one of the best-known wikis.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki
WikisWikis
Where?http://www.wikispaces.com/
How?•Group projects, research • Discussion boards, Literary circles•Student publication, Portfolios•Peer review/revision
http://cffforeignlanguage.wikispaces.com/
WikisWikis Country Projects
•Students divide up the work and post their research findings on the wiki.
•They read each other’s work, discuss how to organize the information and how to present their findings to the class. They may post their project on the Wiki or present by another means.
lv. 1, p. 221
WikisWikisLiterary circle
•Students read a literary text.
•The teacher selects one or more of the questions listed.
•Students respond and expand on each other’s responses in order to build a group response. They may also ask a question, make a suggestion or a correction.
lv. 1, p. 83
Text MessagingText MessagingWhere?http://spanish.about.com/od/writtenspanish/a/sms.htmhttp://french.about.com/library/writing/bl-texting.htm
How?•Students use their second language skills to: Understand and use text messaging abbreviations
•Student use popular technology to:To initiate communication with questions or comments To respond
AATF National Bulletin, Sept. 2010, pp. 27-28
Español FrançaisEspañol Français
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Writing/Speaking/Listening-Writing/Speaking/Listening-Digital StoriesDigital Stories
What? "Digital Storytelling" uses new digital tools to help ordinary people tell their own 'true stories' … The product is a 2-5 minute film that combines a narrated piece of personal writing, photographic and other still images, and a musical soundtrack.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_storytelling
Digital StoriesDigital Stories
Where?•iMovie•MS PhotoStory•Voicethread http://voicethread.com/
How?Personal story
Digital StoriesDigital Stories
lv. 1, p. 321
•Brainstorm ideas and organize them in a Word document.
•Write one or more sentences about each idea. (may be fictitious)
•Once you have completed written sentences and made revisions, locate an image related to each idea. Create your digital story!
Reading/Writing-Reading/Writing-WebquestsWebquestsWhat?A WebQuest is a learning activity used by educators. During this activity learners read, analyze, and synthesize information using the World Wide Web. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebQuestWhere? •WebsitesHow?•www.emcschool.net/cestatoi
EMCEMC has the answer! has the answer!
News articles with listening and News articles with listening and activitiesactivities
Videos with activitiesVideos with activities
Songs with text, activities and Songs with text, activities and Karaoke!Karaoke!
¡Aventura! electrónico
Electronic Flash
Cards
Juegos
Videos
¡Aventura! Lesson Planner on CD
Electronic Transparencies¡Otra vez! Electronic slide show/
Flash card Player
ExamView®
Audio
www.emcp.com/aventuratech
www.emcp.com/deutschtech
www.emcp.com/cattech
www.emcschool.net/zhenbangtech
Source: Edutopia website: Source: Edutopia website: Technology IntegrationTechnology Integration
Effective technology integration is Effective technology integration is achieved whenachieved when::
Its use supports curricular goalsIts use supports curricular goals It provides active engagementIt provides active engagement It allows for participation in groupsIt allows for participation in groups It gives frequent interaction and It gives frequent interaction and
feedbackfeedback It connects to the real worldIt connects to the real world
Source: Partnership for 21st Century website, The 21st Century Student
For the 21For the 21stst Century Learner Century Learner
Mary LindquistWorld Languages