Using Technology in the Foreign Language Classroom
1=Recall/Recognition/Description
2=Explanation
3=Application
4=Evaluation
5=Synthesis
1> The basics
1> The "digital divide"
3> What types of web resources are
available for FL teachers?
STANDARDS
2> Technology and the FL Standards: Where does it fit?
4> Rate yourself on the ISTE National
Technology
Standards (NETS) for Teachers (C&D, p. 371-373):
4 = strong competency; exemplary
knowledge and skills
3 = above average
competency; good
knowledge and skills
2 = adequate competency; satisfactory
knowledge and skills
1 = less than adequate
competency; improvement of
knowledge and skills needed.
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
2> Targeting pedagogy: what
basic
questions should you ask yourself before deciding which
technology
will lead to optimal FL instruction and learning?
3> For each of
the
NETS for Students (6) identify an activity in your language
classroom
that would also address the technology standard. Identify the foreign
language
standards addressed, as well. (C&D, p. 371)
3> Describe a WEBQUEST you would like to design
for
a thematic unit.
2> Electronic portfolios
1< Key pals
VIDEO:
3> Give examples of several ways you can
exploit videotexts. (after class discussion)
2> What makes a good language
video
for children?
2/3> What are the three basic phases of a lesson that
incorporates video? Give examples.
EVALUATING MEDIA
2< Read through the criteria suggested by Omaggio
(Appendix
B) and C&D (p. 377-378) and explain which will be most useful for
you
as you sort through the overwhelming world of technology!
SUMMARY
4> Which aspects of technology do you
think will be most helpful to you as a FL professional?
4> Which aspects of technology do you
think you will incorporate the most in your lesson plans?
5> What does the future of technology hold
for language learning?