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- 1. Ideas and Resources for a Technology-Based Unit for ages 14-18 By Lauren Vendola This image was taken from http://cdn.playbuzz.com/cdn/996a1c2a -9255-40b7-85dc- 63f8d8c7d47d/314b2c7d-3474-4569- 8b31-e692119da8cd.png
- 2. Technology Integration Rationale: The past tense is a topic all Spanish Language Learners will eventually come across. Its different uses can become confusing because the preterite and imperfect tenses are not differentiated in English as they are in Spanish. The best way to understand the difference is through practice, which can be done through a variety of online resources, which is why I chose this topic for my presentation. Link for rationale
- 3. Images from the Internet (Blog) Blog title: “Introducing the Past Tenses Together” This blog focuses on teaching the preterite and imperfect tenses consecutively, rather than separately It is important to note that this blog is solely based on the opinion of one Spanish teacher so the tenses do not have to be taught this way This picture of the blog was taken from http://musicuentos.co m/2014/06/pasttense/
- 4. Images from the Internet (Podcast) Podcast: “Preterite v. Imperfect in Spanish” This podcast focuses on the uses of the preterite and imperfect by telling anecdotes in Spanish It is a reliable website because the domain .co.uk means that it is a company based in the UK This is a picture of the podcast website, taken from http://www.lightspeedspanish.co.uk/20110810-advanced- spanish-podcast-1-preterite-vs-imperfect-in-spanish/
- 5. Images from the Internet (Video) Video: “That’s What Makes it Preterite/Imperfect” This video explains the different scenarios when the tenses would be needed in an engaging manner The video was taken from YouTube. A teacher must use discretion when showing these videos to make sure the information is correct This picture of the video was taken from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H41KoLe6 Jos
- 6. Internet Resources America Reads Spanish (click link to access website) This organization, created by the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade and the Spanish Association of Publishers Guild, aims to increase the use and reading of Spanish Spain-USA Foundation (click link to access website) This organization promotes Spanish activities in the U.S. in order to better the relationship between the two countries Academia Norteamericana de la Lengua Española (North American Academy of the Spanish Language) (click link to access website) The mission of this organization is to preserve the use of the Spanish language
- 7. Inspiration Diagram This diagram shows one of the rules of the preterite and imperfect tenses. The diagram was created using the software program Inspiration.
- 8. Teaching Materials “La caperucita roja” (click link to access website) This story is the Spanish version of “Little Red Riding Hood” and was found at http://www.cuentosinfantiles.net Preterite v. Imperfect Worksheet 1 (click link to access website) This activity, taken from conjuguemos.com, allows students to read a paragraph in Spanish and fill in the missing words using either the preterite or imperfect tense Preterite v. Imperfect Worksheet 2 (click link to access website) This activity was taken from the same website and would give students even more practice Duolingo (click link to access website) Duolingo, or duolingo.com, is a computer or phone app that helps students practice learning a language
- 9. Subject-Specific Resource Studyspanish.com This website offers grammar lessons, along with quizzes and tests. Students can use this website to study more about preterite v. imperfect on their own time
- 10. Uses of the Internet CIA World Factbook (click link to access website) The CIA World Factbook offers different facts on every country in the world. Although it is not specifically related to preterite v. imperfect, it is important for students to get to know information about the countries that speak the language they are studying Image taken from cia.gov
- 11. Uses of the Internet Free-Ebooks.net (click link to access website) This website allows free access to various Spanish e- books. Students can choose their genre and practice reading Spanish novels right from their computer. Image taken from asme.org
- 12. Web 2.0 Skype in the Classroom (click to access website) Skype in the Classroom is from the makers of Skype, designed for teachers and students to collaborate. Through this program, teachers and students can communicate with other classrooms around the world, talk with guest speakers, and go on virtual field trips, all via computer Image taken from skype.com
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- The topic I chose for a technology-based unit is the difference between the preterite and imperfect tenses in Spanish, a topic that can be very difficult to grasp for Spanish Language Learners.
- Included on this slide is a link for a recording of my rationale. I apologize that my powerpoint does not go into presentation mode so I could not record it as a full screen.
- The blog I would use when teaching my students about the preterite and imperfect tenses is “Introducing the Past Tenses Together.” I would follow the techniques highlighted in this blog and I would show the blog to my class so that they would understand the reasoning behind my teaching method. The blog gives reasons explaining why these two tenses should not be taught separately, which is mainly because no Spanish-speaker uses them that way. The blog then goes on to show ways that the tenses can be taught together. Showing my students this blog would help them to better understand the uses of preterite and imperfect.
- The podcast I would use when teaching the preterite and imperfect tenses would be “Preterite v. Imperfect in Spanish.” In this podcast, two people tell different anecdotes that take place in the past and they speak in Spanish. This is an important podcast because students need to be exposed to Spanish when learning its grammar. This helps them to better understand its uses. The stories are also helpful because the students can see how the grammar is used in a more fun and engaging way.
- The video I would show to my class when teaching about preterite and imperfect is “That’s What Makes it Preterite/Imperfect.” This video takes a popular song and changes the words to explain the different uses of the tenses and their conjugations. It would be useful for students because it is catchy. When students need to think back on the rules they can sing the song in their heads instead of trying to remember the rules from what they read or were told.
- The first Internet resource I would use is americareadsspanish.org. This website is a campaign to get more Americans to read Spanish. It is a .org domain so it is important that the user scrutinize it to make sure it is not too bias. I would show this website to my students because it would show them how important it is to learn Spanish and that more and more people are making an effort. In order to learn Spanish they need to understand basic grammar like the past tense. The second resource I would use is https://www.spainusafoundation.org. Once again, this is a .org domain so it is credible, but the user must be careful. This foundation seeks to better the relations between the United States and Spain through different Spanish activities in the U.S. This is an important website to show my students because, once again, it highlights the importance of knowing a second language. The preterite v. imperfect is a difficult concept to grasp and this organization can encourage them to keep working until they understand it. The final resource I would use when teaching this topic is http://www.anle.us/?sfl=en. This organization seeks to preserve the Spanish language. Because it has a .us domain it is a credible source. I would use this resource when teaching about the imperfect and preterite tenses because it will help students to understand why they need to learn grammar and such a hard concept.
- This diagram, created on Inspiration, shows an important rule of preterite v. imperfect. This rule states that actions that were in progress in the past are written in the imperfect tense. However, if this past action was interrupted, the interrupting action is written in the preterite. This diagram shows that an action was in progress and interrupted. This diagram would help my students to better visualize the concept of this rule.
- The first teaching material I would use is “La caperucita roja,” or “Little Red Riding Hood.” This is a great story that shows the different used of the preterite and imperfect tenses. I read this story in my Spanish class when I was learning this topic and I found it to be very helpful. It is also great because majority of students, if not all of them, will already know this story. This makes it easier for them to understand it. The next two teaching materials are from conjuguemos.com and are worksheets that can be completed online. Having students fill in missing words using the preterite and imperfect tenses would give them the necessary practice to understand this grammar rule. The final teaching material that I would use for preterite v. imperfect is duolingo. With this app, students can practice grammar through lessons, games, and other activities. The app tracks the user’s progress and fluency level. Even though preterite v. imperfect is a difficult concept, duolingo can make it fun and easy for students to understand it.
- Studyspanish.com is a very helpful website that I myself have used while learning Spanish. It offers lessons on different aspects of Spanish grammar, including the preterite and imperfect tenses. There are lessons on each one, as well as lessons on the differences between the two. After each lesson, users have the opportunities to take quizzes and tests. They are scored at the end and are given the chance to improve. I would recommend that my students use this website along with the lesson. The best way to learn a new language is through practice and this website is a great form of practice.
- Even the CIA World Factbook does not give information on the uses of the preterite and imperfect tenses, it does offer important information on every country in the world. By using this website, students can click on any country to find out its geographical information, some of its history, its currency, etc. It is important that students get to know information about Spanish-speaking countries. Teaching students grammar like the past tense, along with giving them access to information about Spanish-speaking countries helps to equip them for their future. I am giving them the base to explore different countries and even communicate with different people within the United States.
- I would encourage my students to utilize free-ebooks.net. This website offers a variety of Spanish novels online. Students will get grammar practice in my class, but the best way to learn the language is by practicing on their own time. Seeing preterite and imperfect being used in entertaining novels is a great way to understand it better. This website also offers translations of English books that most students would be familiar with, which is even better practice.
- I would use Skype in the Classroom in order to collaborate with other teachers and students. This program is so important, especially for a Spanish class because it gives the possibility of communicating with students in Spain or other Spanish-speaking countries. Practicing with native speakers is a great way to learn a new language. Skype in the Classroom would also give me the opportunity to collaborate with other teachers and share ideas.