SCOLT 2015 Presentation on using Pinterest in World Language classrooms

1. Pin it
Need Authentic Resources?Need Authentic Resources?
Michelle Olah
SCOLT 2015
Atlanta, GA
@michelleolah
@worldlangtech
www.wltechconsultant.com

2. Learning Goals
Understand the need to use Authentic
resources in all levels of World
Language classrooms
Explain what “Authentic Resources”
are and list examples of authentic
resources you can search
Understand how Pinterest can be
used to find and curate authentic
resources
Collaborate with others to share

3. First the Why...

4. Interpretive Listening: The student will be able to understand and interpret
information, concepts, and ideas orally from a variety of culturally
authentic sources on a variety of topics in the target language.
Interpretive Reading: The student will be able to understand and interpret
information, concepts, and ideas in writing from a variety of culturally
authentic sources on a variety of topics in the target language.
Florida World Language Standards
Georgia Standards“The most common tool available to modern language teachers is
the textbook; however, it should not dictate the curriculum.
Whenever possible, teachers should access and use authentic
materials. Culturally authentic materials that add relevance to
linguistic and cultural components of language study are readily

5. North Carolina Standards
IL.CLL.4.3 Analyze the language conventions in authentic
written and spoken texts.
IH.CLL.2.3 Understand how to differentiate between adapted
and authentic texts.
Kentucky Standards
1. Interpretive Listening (IL) and Reading (IR): I can interpret
information, concepts, and ideas from a variety of culturally
authentic sources on a variety of topics.
Virginia
WII.3 Understand culturally authentic materials in familiar
contexts.
WIII.1 level-appropriate vocabulary and structures to express
ideas about topics and events found in a variety of authentic
target-language sources.

6. Next the What...
What does it mean to be authentic?

7. -vs-

8. •Authentic materials have a positive effect on learner
motivation.They provide authentic cultural information.They
provide exposure to real language.They relate more closely
to learners ' needs and interests.They support a more
creative approach to teaching. They provide a wide variety of
text types, language styles not easily found in conventional
teaching materials.Unlike traditional teaching materials,
authentic materials are continuously updated.They have a
positive effect on comprehension and learner satisfaction.
(Kilickaya, 2004; Mcknight, 1995; Wong, Kwok, & Choi, 1995; Berado, 2006)
(Kilickaya, 2004; Mcknight, 1995; Wong, Kwok, & Choi, 1995; Berado, 2006)
Advantages of Using Authentic Resources

9. • Authentic materials often contain difficult
language
•Contain unneeded vocabulary items
•Have complex language structures, which
causes a burden for the teacher in lower-level
classes.
•Difficult to locate authentic resources
authentic resources
Disadvantages of Using Authentic Resources

10. -vs-

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12. Finally the how...

13. A visual bulletin board
A way to save and
resources
Stimulatate your
creativity
Easy to use
Share pins with others

14. Sign up for pinterest
Do you want a
professional AND a
personal account?
How are you going to
organize your board?

15. Pinterest tips
Check the
link before
you pin it
update the pin
description
when you repin
something
Describe the pin in
the description
(so others can
find it also)
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w
s
w
s
s
Tag others you
want to see the
pin by using @
Create specific
boards
Find relevant
pinners to follow

16. How to find authentic
materialsSearch by Theme in target
language (food, global warming,
health, etc)
Search by type (comics, memes,
poem, songs, advertisements,
menus, maps, etc)
Find a Pinner and re-pin all their
stuff*

17. Some of my favorites
Comics
Infographics
Memes
Commercials
Target country photographs

22. Tasks
1. Sign up for Pinterest
2. Create 5 boards - think themes
3. Find 5 pinners to follow
4. Pin a website
5. Repin a website
6. Add someone who can
contribute to your board