This document discusses using social networking to connect world language students globally. It outlines benefits like motivation, personalization and developing global citizenship. Tools mentioned include Edmodo, Skype, Twitter and Glog for virtual exchanges between classes. Guidelines are provided for appropriate Twitter use and bringing technology devices to French class, with expectations around respecting school policies, using devices for coursework and being sensitive online. The overall message is that social networking can provide collaboration opportunities for students to become global citizens.

1. Spreading our Wings:
Using Social Networking to Connect World Language Students
with Classes Around the Globe

2. Benefits of Social Networking:
-Motivation
-Personalization
-Global Citizenship
-Professional Development

3. Tools for Social Networking

5. Connecting with Schools:
The Search

8. www.edmodo.com

19. The Skype Meetup

20. www.twitter.com

24. Twitter
Once we begin our twitter project today, your self assessment will be due on Tuesday.
From this point on you will be required to tweet a minimum of THREE (3) times each week. (see below).
Failure to post all three tweets each week will result in a score of 0/10. You will be required
to submit a self evaluation to me every week by email (copy the rubric and paste into an email
to cvogel.hammondschool.org).
Twitter Self Evaluation
Name:
Number of
tweets in
French [2
req]
Number of
tweets in
English [1
req]
Number of
responses to
another
classmate’s
tweet [extra
credit 1 pt =
5 replies to
others with
limit of 2 /
month]
Retweets
Total
(extra credit Number
1pt = limit of of Tweets
1/week; must
relate to
France or
Francophon
e world)
Were the tweets spaced out consistently during the
week?
* 2 tweets in French and 1 in English earns a score of 10/10.
*2 pts will be subtracted if posts are not spaced out throughout the week
(i.e., they happen only during the weekend before Tuesday’s class)

25. Ideas for virtual exchange projects?
-Use Voicethread to do a literary study over the course of the school year.
-Do a community service project and share/discuss the value of the experience
with your sister school.
-Teach each other how to write business letters, e-mails, etc. and organize guest
speakers for Skype conferences.

26. Glog for Virtual Exchange
Nom________________________
Français _____
Date____________
Note:
Content of Writing___/3
New Vocabulary Used ___/2
Mechanics(Grammar, Accents/Spelling)___/3
Photos/Videos Included ___/2
Total ____/10
Glog for Virtual Exchange
Nom________________________
Français _____
Date____________
Note:
Content of Writing___/3
New Vocabulary Used ___/2
Mechanics(Grammar, Accents/Spelling)___/3
Photos/Videos Included ___/2
Total ____/10
Glog for Virtual Exchange
Nom________________________
Français _____
Date____________
Note:
Content of Writing___/3
New Vocabulary Used ___/2
Mechanics(Grammar, Accents/Spelling)___/3
Photos/Videos Included ___/2
Total ____/10
Glog for Virtual Exchange
Nom________________________
Français _____
Date____________
Note:
Content of Writing___/3
New Vocabulary Used ___/2
Mechanics(Grammar, Accents/Spelling)___/3
Photos/Videos Included ___/2
Total ____/10

27. Acceptable Use Policy for Technology Devices
in French Class
Dear French Students,
You are permitted to BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) to class. This means you can
bring a cell phone, an iTouch, an iPad, a laptop, etc. to use in class for Frenchrelated work.
Below are some expectations that all French students must meet to have the
privilege of using a device in the classroom setting. If these expectations are not
met on a daily basis, disciplinary action may result.
It is my hope that use of a technology device in class will add value to your
language learning experience and better prepare you for life beyond Hammond.
Sincèrement,
Madame Vogel

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EXPECTATIONS
1. Respect all Hammond School policies regarding technology
use on campus.
2. Use your device for French-related work only.
3. Refrain from playing games in class unless they teach you
the French & Francophone language and culture.
4. Post content that is relevant to the course objectives and
that demonstrates sensitivity towards the opinions of others.
5. Keep your device on silent at all times.
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*This is not all inclusive.

29. Networking leads to great
opportunities for collaboration
between schools around the world!
Help your students become
global citizens today!