Tech Symposium: Extending Learning In & Beyond the Foreign Language Classroom
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This document discusses how teaching practices are evolving to better support language learning both in and beyond the classroom using technology. It provides examples of how tools like multimedia resources, virtual flashcards, interactive games, and laptop-based projects extend learning and make resources more accessible. The use of these technologies allows for more immersive, authentic, and interactive and integrated learning experiences that can better support diverse learners and teacher collaboration.
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- 1. Supporting & Extending Learning In & Beyond the Language Classroom Lori Hébert The Urban School of San Francisco lhebert@urbanschool.org
- 3. Language Dept. @ ‣ 7 teachers – Chinese – French – Spanish
- 4. Teaching Practices Evolving To Support Learning
- 5. Teaching Practices Evolving To Support Learning ‣ Evolving Tools & Lessons
- 6. THEN...
- 7. NOW...
- 8. Teaching Practices Evolving To Support Learning ‣ Evolving Tools & Lessons ‣ Accessing, Organizing, & Integrating Multimedia Resources
- 9. THEN...
- 10. NOW...
- 11. Integrating Multimedia Example Chinese Reading & Writing Supports learning via: – improving oral reading of characters/pinyin – increasing reading fluency and speed – practicing correct word order
- 15. Integrating Multimedia Example French History Animated Maps Supports learning via: – supplementing the story on the page – bringing the history & geography alive – extending contextual understanding
- 16. Teaching Practices Evolving To Support Learning ‣ Evolving Tools & Lessons ‣ Accessing, Organizing, & Integrating Multimedia Resources ‣ Archiving Lessons
- 17. THEN...
- 18. NOW...
- 19. NOW...
- 20. NOW...
- 21. NOW...
- 22. NOW...
- 23. Teaching Practices Evolving To Support Learning ‣ Lesson Planning ‣ Accessing, Organizing, & Integrating Multimedia Resources ‣ Archiving Lessons ‣ Collaborating & Sharing
- 24. THEN...
- 25. NOW...
- 26. Extending Learning In & Beyond the Classroom
- 27. Extending Learning In & Beyond the Classroom ‣ Communicative Activities
- 28. THEN...
- 29. NOW...
- 30. Communicative Activity Example Audio File Poetry Supports learning via: – listening closely (on-demand) – exploring grammar & vocab within a poem – practicing fluency – audio-textual feedback
- 41. Communicative Activity Example Web-Based News Report Supports learning via: – exposing students to a variety of authentic voices – requiring careful listening for specific content – engaging students in 2nd language
- 42. Communicative Activity Example Mini-Presentations Supports learning via: – preparing students to speak from visual cues – building up to more spontaneous speaking skills
- 43. Communicative Activity Example Rapid Reaction Writing Supports learning via: – increasing the range of written expression – improving grammar and sentence structure – developing stamina around writing in a second- language
- 46. Extending Learning In & Beyond the Classroom ‣ Communicative Activities ‣ Guided Practice
- 47. Guided Practice Example Student-Friendly Interactive Boards Supports learning via: – manipulating items on screen – demonstrating what they are learning – classmates offering advice – immediate, low-stakes feedback
- 52. Extending Learning In & Beyond the Classroom ‣ Communicative Activities ‣ Guided Practice ‣ Virtual Flash Cards
- 53. iFlash & Quizlet
- 54. iFlash & Quizlet ‣ Dynamic flashcards
- 55. iFlash & Quizlet ‣ Dynamic flashcards ‣ Student and/or teacher generated
- 56. iFlash & Quizlet ‣ Dynamic flashcards ‣ Student and/or teacher generated ‣ Multiple sides
- 57. iFlash & Quizlet ‣ Dynamic flashcards ‣ Student and/or teacher generated ‣ Multiple sides ‣ Image & audio attachments
- 58. iFlash & Quizlet ‣ Dynamic flashcards ‣ Student and/or teacher generated ‣ Multiple sides ‣ Image & audio attachments ‣ Useful for vocabulary & grammar
- 59. iFlash & Quizlet ‣ Dynamic flashcards ‣ Student and/or teacher generated ‣ Multiple sides ‣ Image & audio attachments ‣ Useful for vocabulary & grammar ‣ Many uses in & outside the classroom
- 60. Digital Practice Example iFlash for Chinese Supports learning via: – improving character recognition – increasing speed of transition from pinyin to traditional characters – increasing vocabulary
- 61. Digital Practice Example Quizlet for French Supports learning via: – facilitating memorization with visuals – multiple study modes – promoting proper spelling/accents when typing
- 62. Extending Learning In & Beyond the Classroom ‣ Communicative Activities ‣ Guided Practice ‣ Virtual Flash Cards ‣ Interactive Games
- 63. THEN...
- 64. NOW...
- 65. Interactive Game Example Spanish Food Recognition Supports learning via: – reinforcing vocabulary (visual-textual) – matching aural to visual skills – instant feedback
- 66. Interactive Game Example French Weather Report Supports learning via: – improving listening skills – increasing vocabulary recognition & communicative skills – role-playing (as the meteorologist)
- 67. Extending Learning In & Beyond the Classroom ‣ Communicative Activities ‣ Guided Practice ‣ Virtual Flash Cards ‣ Interactive Games ‣ Laptop as Studio & Multimedia Projects
- 68. Laptop as Studio Example Chinese Tongue Twisters Si Shi Si Zhi Shi Shi Zi Supports learning via: – regular rehearsal & repetition – enabling students to hear themselves – providing feedback for students
- 69. Laptop as Studio Example Chinese Tongue Twisters Si Shi Si Zhi Shi Shi Zi Supports learning via: – regular rehearsal & repetition – enabling students to hear themselves – providing feedback for students
- 70. Laptop as Studio Example Chinese Tongue Twisters Si Shi Si Zhi Shi Shi Zi Supports learning via: – regular rehearsal & repetition – enabling students to hear themselves – providing feedback for students
- 71. Multimedia Project Example French Film Shorts Avez-vous déjà vu..? Supports learning via: – exploring vocab, grammar, & phonetics – demonstrating grasp of material in an engaging and enjoyable format
- 77. Extending Learning In & Beyond the Classroom ‣ Communicative Activities ‣ Guided Practice ‣ Virtual Flash Cards ‣ Interactive Games ‣ Laptop Studio & Multimedia Projects ‣ Easy Access to Everything
- 78. Easy Access to
- 79. Easy Access to ‣ Textbooks ‣ Archived Lessons ‣ Online Resources ‣ Teachers ‣ Classmates ‣ And Beyond...
- 80. Questions? Comments? Lori Hébert The Urban School of San Francisco lhebert@urbanschool.org Please feel free to contact me.
- 81. Today’s 1-to-1 Language Classroom
- 82. Today’s 1-to-1 Language Classroom ‣ More immersion in & out of the classroom ‣ More authentic, interactive & integrated ‣ Better support for diverse learners ‣ Better teacher collaboration
Editor's Notes
- Among the only CA independent laptop high schools Innovative Curriculum (block schedule, narrative evaluations, emphasis on student initiative)
- Among the only CA independent laptop high schools Innovative Curriculum (block schedule, narrative evaluations, emphasis on student initiative)
- Among the only CA independent laptop high schools Innovative Curriculum (block schedule, narrative evaluations, emphasis on student initiative)
- Among the only CA independent laptop high schools Innovative Curriculum (block schedule, narrative evaluations, emphasis on student initiative)
- Among the only CA independent laptop high schools Innovative Curriculum (block schedule, narrative evaluations, emphasis on student initiative)
- Among the only CA independent laptop high schools Innovative Curriculum (block schedule, narrative evaluations, emphasis on student initiative)
- Among the only CA independent laptop high schools Innovative Curriculum (block schedule, narrative evaluations, emphasis on student initiative)
- Among the only CA independent laptop high schools Innovative Curriculum (block schedule, narrative evaluations, emphasis on student initiative)
- Among the only CA independent laptop high schools Innovative Curriculum (block schedule, narrative evaluations, emphasis on student initiative)
- Among the only CA independent laptop high schools Innovative Curriculum (block schedule, narrative evaluations, emphasis on student initiative)
- what was the technology like 5 - 10 years ago? how have these tools evolved the FL classroom?
- THEN: Textbooks & Handouts Chalkboards or Whiteboards
- NOW: Online Textbooks & Resources Interactive Whiteboard Lessons
- what was the technology like 5 - 10 - 15 years ago? how have these tools evolved teaching practices?
- THEN: Overheads, Cassettes, CDs, VHS Difficult to Archive & Quickly Outdated
- NOW: ClipArt & Online Image Searches Online Audio & Video, Poetry/Lit Resources Easily Integrated, Archived & Kept Current
- Audio File from Steve
- Audio File from Steve
- what was the technology like 5 - 10 - 15 years ago? how have these tools evolved the FL classroom?
- THEN: File cabinets & computer folders Photocopy teacher / student notes
- NOW: Entire lesson can be captured Accessible via course conference
- NOW: Entire lesson can be captured Accessible via course conference
- NOW: Entire lesson can be captured Accessible via course conference
- NOW: Entire lesson can be captured Accessible via course conference
- NOW: Entire lesson can be captured Accessible via course conference
- NOW: Entire lesson can be captured Accessible via course conference
- what was the technology like 5 - 10 - 15 years ago? how have these tools evolved the FL classroom?
- THEN: Photocopies Limited to local colleagues
- NOW: Online mediathèques or networks Open to local and global colleagues
- what was the technology like 5 - 10 - 15 years ago? how have these tools evolved the FL classroom?
- THEN: Lots of Reading & Writing Speaking with/Listening to teacher & peers
- NOW: More opportunities for all 4 skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking, & Listening Speaking/Listening beyond the classroom
- Audio File from Steve
- Audio File from UN
- Audio File from UN
- Audio File from Steve
- what was the technology like 5 - 10 - 15 years ago? how have these tools evolved the FL classroom?
- Audio File from Steve
- what was the technology like 5 - 10 - 15 years ago? how have these tools evolved the FL classroom?
- Dynamic flashcards Student and/or teacher generated Multiple sides Image & audio attachments Useful for vocabulary & grammar Many uses in & outside the classroom Can be downloaded to iPod
- Dynamic flashcards Student and/or teacher generated Multiple sides Image & audio attachments Useful for vocabulary & grammar Many uses in & outside the classroom Can be downloaded to iPod
- Dynamic flashcards Student and/or teacher generated Multiple sides Image & audio attachments Useful for vocabulary & grammar Many uses in & outside the classroom Can be downloaded to iPod
- Dynamic flashcards Student and/or teacher generated Multiple sides Image & audio attachments Useful for vocabulary & grammar Many uses in & outside the classroom Can be downloaded to iPod
- Dynamic flashcards Student and/or teacher generated Multiple sides Image & audio attachments Useful for vocabulary & grammar Many uses in & outside the classroom Can be downloaded to iPod
- Dynamic flashcards Student and/or teacher generated Multiple sides Image & audio attachments Useful for vocabulary & grammar Many uses in & outside the classroom Can be downloaded to iPod
- Audio File from Steve
- Audio File from Steve
- what was the technology like 5 - 10 - 15 years ago? how have these tools evolved the FL classroom?
- THEN: Lots of hand-made games like Memory, Hot Potato, etc.
- NOW: Multimedia Flash animated games Whiteboard becomes an interactive game show set
- Audio File from Steve
- Audio File from Steve
- what was the technology like 5 - 10 - 15 years ago? how have these tools evolved the FL classroom?
- Audio File from Steve
- Audio File from Steve
- Audio File from Steve
- Audio File from Steve
- Audio File from Steve
- Audio File from Steve
- Audio File from Steve
- what was the technology like 5 - 10 - 15 years ago? how have these tools evolved the FL classroom?
- All
- point 2: speaking, listening & assessment point 3: student and teacher identify best individual use of tools to address weaknesses
- point 2: speaking, listening & assessment point 3: student and teacher identify best individual use of tools to address weaknesses
- point 2: speaking, listening & assessment point 3: student and teacher identify best individual use of tools to address weaknesses
- point 2: speaking, listening & assessment point 3: student and teacher identify best individual use of tools to address weaknesses