Chapter 5: “An integrated framework for educating world language teachers” by Marcela Van Olphen
This chapter, like all the chapters tried to give understanding in how to use technology within the subject matter. World language classes can use technology to enhance what is being taught. Not only can a teacher describe what Latin America is like , but now can use technology to bring the students “there”.
This chapter talked about using Microsoft to help with the writing process. I really liked the idea of using the internet, chatrooms, email and video-conferencing to communicate with people from that area of study. I can see students being highly engaged using a video-conference or a chat with someone from another country.
Just like with any subject, many foreign language educators are in need of time to explore the technologies that are out there. Staff development time and planning is a must for teachers that are not using technology the TPCK way.
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...and think of all the ways you could use the same tools in your classroom...bringing world cultures alive...helping students become more powerful writers using these tools. It was a rich chapter, wasn't it? :-)
ReplyDeleteI am in LOVE with the Google Lit Trips! I have never thought to use Google earth like that. I am like a little kid at Christmas when I find or someone shows me something new with technology. I recently used Google docks and had the students take an online test, and the best part was that the m/c questions were graded by Google docks! The possibilities are endless and I can't wait for more!!
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