Hats off to the Web designer of this site! I felt like it had all the contents of a university classroom to cover! I was amazed and surprised to see so much technology information covered on this site for both parents, teachers, and administrators (and viewers!). I forwarded it to a few of my friends in the education field and described as such:
"This site shows a variety of products and services specially designed for education. It shows a cable vision educative commitment where students, teachers, and administrators can refer to for free technology programs that will enhance any students knowledge and learning. It offers access to FREE digital cable, FREE high speed internet, Optimum Voice and actually have a regional representative to answer any questions in a few different languages. I was impressed there was an "Español" link that will further reach our Hispanic population.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Chapter 3 Review: CALL and Its Evaluation
Interesting chapter. Difficult to follow unless you google ever program to catch on. I can see why, "the Internet is the central focus of CALL because of its prominent role in today's FL classroom and in the lives of the students." We have 21st century learners and I agree that teachers need to get fully involved in evaluating CALL materials. I feel they have a professional responsibility to seek out and select what they consider to be the best set of CALL learning materials for their students in order to stimulate L2 development. I went to CALICO Journals and found that you have to pay $5 for an article. I am interested to see how the CALL software will fit with my teaching strategies and the learning environment for my students. I looked up Tell Me More Pro, ASR, ITS, Hot Potatoes, and Moodle and found that I have A LOT to learn. I noted a Bingo game a blogger/teacher had created in Hot Potatoes and after shadowing a Spanish teacher, I remember how much the students LOVED to play this game.
I recall the "CALL platform wars." I had one in my home when I wanted to buy a PC and lived in a Mac home! I was told they would disown me. I learned quickly what the differences and advantages were in the platforms.
Interesting to see how the Internet was first developed in the U.S., but the FL programs were rampid in Germany and Russia (PLATO project).
Lastly, I learned that Bringham Young University developed the earliest nonlinear programs to stimulate adventures in Spanish-speaking countries to force students to become involved in the storyline by making choices that branched off in different directions. Having been brought up in Latin America, I was so surprised to see so many young Mormon missionaries speaking rather well in Spanish in such a short time. They are given 2-year assignments to evangelize Mormonism and are sent to Latin America. They certainly were far away from home.
I recall the "CALL platform wars." I had one in my home when I wanted to buy a PC and lived in a Mac home! I was told they would disown me. I learned quickly what the differences and advantages were in the platforms.
Interesting to see how the Internet was first developed in the U.S., but the FL programs were rampid in Germany and Russia (PLATO project).
Lastly, I learned that Bringham Young University developed the earliest nonlinear programs to stimulate adventures in Spanish-speaking countries to force students to become involved in the storyline by making choices that branched off in different directions. Having been brought up in Latin America, I was so surprised to see so many young Mormon missionaries speaking rather well in Spanish in such a short time. They are given 2-year assignments to evangelize Mormonism and are sent to Latin America. They certainly were far away from home.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Langwitches
LANGWITCHES
The distribution of audio or video files through podcasts is described. We then download these through iTunes. I was first exposed to podcasts through Calvary Chapel of Fort Lauderdale. I had moved away from my wonderful church and soon found out I could listen to Pastor Bob on podcasts. My second exposure has been to complete our Case Study 3 and upload each part to our Podcast. I know that my students will be excited to create their own podcasts in class.
I looked into the books and threads introduced by Dan Schmit and the instructions are very easy to follow.
The National Educational Technology Standards (NES) are listed so all teachers will have the technology standards that have been created for us in order to address the needs of our 21st century learners. Teachers are encouraged to take opportunities to learn available technology, plan curriculum with it, and support the diverse needs of learners. Goals and standards for the students are also listed.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Chapter 2 Review: The WEB
The World Wide Web started in the United States for 1) military reasons (ARPANET and MILNET) and 2) empower humans to think better on the road, at work, or at home. I was astounded to see the growth in the usage by billions of people. I was also not amazed to see that all users prefer to surf the web using their native language. It was interesting to find out that the web gives all people an uncontrolled channel to project their own voice and promote their view.
The creation of the internet is very well explained. I got a bit lost but was happy to understand the difference between company's addresses when they have the .org and .com. I would like to review the protocols during our Elluminate on Thursday. I am a complete novice at this.
I would like to know if our professor, Dr. Rogers, or our iTeach Lounge has a copy of the IALLT with the detailed description of the services that language lab personnel should provide so that when I confronted with the vast labs in my new school setting, I will know what to ask for.
Cyber-guru's were introduced. This is a very important support contact to have. JavaScript and plug-ins are new words for me. I can appreciated the authors comment when he wrote that the technical information is not what will help a teacher use technology in their room without a clear pedagogy. Meaning, the TEACHER is the most crucial link.
Since the internet is the medium that our students understand, pay attention to, and like to use, it is essential and imperative, I believe, that teachers and administration learn to use this method because the very nature of the internet is to encourage student-centered learning rather than teacher-centered learning. Our students will not only use this to learn content but learn to use this in business and diplomatic contexts.
The creation of the internet is very well explained. I got a bit lost but was happy to understand the difference between company's addresses when they have the .org and .com. I would like to review the protocols during our Elluminate on Thursday. I am a complete novice at this.
I would like to know if our professor, Dr. Rogers, or our iTeach Lounge has a copy of the IALLT with the detailed description of the services that language lab personnel should provide so that when I confronted with the vast labs in my new school setting, I will know what to ask for.
Cyber-guru's were introduced. This is a very important support contact to have. JavaScript and plug-ins are new words for me. I can appreciated the authors comment when he wrote that the technical information is not what will help a teacher use technology in their room without a clear pedagogy. Meaning, the TEACHER is the most crucial link.
Since the internet is the medium that our students understand, pay attention to, and like to use, it is essential and imperative, I believe, that teachers and administration learn to use this method because the very nature of the internet is to encourage student-centered learning rather than teacher-centered learning. Our students will not only use this to learn content but learn to use this in business and diplomatic contexts.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
2nd Blog-Google Search for Techno-friendly website for foreign
www.eca.com.ve/hsclassweb/TerezaGonzalez
Ms. Gonzalez is an IB Spanish teacher in a high school. She has a PowerPoint presentation that shows her class how to use technology to learn Spanish. It is clear, to the point, short and very easy to understand. She covers photostory/movie maker where she says her students love to create videos that cover the units they have studied. She uses comics and crossword puzzles on line to retell stories, practice vocabulary and enhance comprehension. She uses Microsoft Publisher to help her students learn to create brochures, newsletters and a magazine. She also teachers her students to create Wiki's and Facebooks for group activities. The PPT is only 6 slides long and can be found on her webpage or go to:
teresagonzalez.escuelacampoalegre.wikispaces.net
Ms. Gonzalez is an IB Spanish teacher in a high school. She has a PowerPoint presentation that shows her class how to use technology to learn Spanish. It is clear, to the point, short and very easy to understand. She covers photostory/movie maker where she says her students love to create videos that cover the units they have studied. She uses comics and crossword puzzles on line to retell stories, practice vocabulary and enhance comprehension. She uses Microsoft Publisher to help her students learn to create brochures, newsletters and a magazine. She also teachers her students to create Wiki's and Facebooks for group activities. The PPT is only 6 slides long and can be found on her webpage or go to:
teresagonzalez.escuelacampoalegre.wikispaces.net
Monday, June 27, 2011
"Brave New Digital Classroom..." Chapter l Review
This is my first post to a blog :)...
This chapter has been very interesting so far. I have learned new vocabulary words:
Chapter 1 explains the benefits of technology used to teach a foreign language and reminds us that they provide the tools used within the use of a textbook and activities. In the absence of traveling abroad, technology can bring the culture, pronunciation, "feel", art, literature, music and connection through on line discussions to the 21st century learners.
This is the first time I have read an author say that "our nation is slowly breaking out its English-only dream." I am not surprised as I heard the census reporters say they counted more minority babies in 2010.
CMC was introduced to me; synchronous chatting and want to learn how this really helps our language learners as I see multiple 21st century college students using this while studying at the USF library. I already know about distance language learning but would like to know how to guide a person to this because there is a student in our on-line class that would like to learn Spanish. I would like to help her using this technology to foster and engage her curiosity.
I was amazed to learn that our college students "barely reach FSI's lowest threshold requirements for achieving proficiency" as compared to FSI's estimated 700 - 1200 hours. The chapter explained well how students can achieve proficiency through increasing target with the foreign language, going to the region where the language is spoken, and using technology in the absence of studying abroad.
I want to learn how to have the critical competence and a rhetorical competence and not just the simple computer functional competence as mentioned on Preface xv for my future foreign language students.
Learning how to create activities that contain adequate pedagogical planning was encouraged. I want to produce above and beyond results and how to create these graphics, photos and sounds through our PowerPoints and presentations.
I am a digital immigrant not afraid to make mistakes and look forward to incorporating new technologies (also using music) into our assignments in this classroom and soon into the curriculum I will be expected to create and/or follow.
Linda McKeighen- a new 2011 CALL practitioner
I was practicing with adding photos. I tried to put them all in a row up on the top and one at the bottom. Next time. This is Lorita, she is from Honduras, she is now 32 years old. The Guatemalan sawdust carpets were taken by me back in the 80's.
This chapter has been very interesting so far. I have learned new vocabulary words:
- ubiquitous
- veritable
- monolithic
- circumlocution
- dogged focus
Chapter 1 explains the benefits of technology used to teach a foreign language and reminds us that they provide the tools used within the use of a textbook and activities. In the absence of traveling abroad, technology can bring the culture, pronunciation, "feel", art, literature, music and connection through on line discussions to the 21st century learners.
This is the first time I have read an author say that "our nation is slowly breaking out its English-only dream." I am not surprised as I heard the census reporters say they counted more minority babies in 2010.
CMC was introduced to me; synchronous chatting and want to learn how this really helps our language learners as I see multiple 21st century college students using this while studying at the USF library. I already know about distance language learning but would like to know how to guide a person to this because there is a student in our on-line class that would like to learn Spanish. I would like to help her using this technology to foster and engage her curiosity.
I want to learn how to have the critical competence and a rhetorical competence and not just the simple computer functional competence as mentioned on Preface xv for my future foreign language students.
Learning how to create activities that contain adequate pedagogical planning was encouraged. I want to produce above and beyond results and how to create these graphics, photos and sounds through our PowerPoints and presentations. I am a digital immigrant not afraid to make mistakes and look forward to incorporating new technologies (also using music) into our assignments in this classroom and soon into the curriculum I will be expected to create and/or follow.
I was practicing with adding photos. I tried to put them all in a row up on the top and one at the bottom. Next time. This is Lorita, she is from Honduras, she is now 32 years old. The Guatemalan sawdust carpets were taken by me back in the 80's.
Friday, June 24, 2011
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