Technology Modules for AMLA 612 - Accessing Cultural Products, Practices, and Perspectives via Technology
The technology modules demonstrate my ability to create meaningful and innovated lessons/units that incorporate the ACTFL Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century as well as the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) set forth by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
Technology Module 1 - Wiki ¿Eres saludable?
Technology Module 2 - Fotobabble ¡Una celebración!
Technology Module 3 - Voicethread ¿Dónde quieres vivir?
Technology Module 4 - Assessment of¿Eres saludable?
ACTFL Standards for Foreign Language Learning:
Communication
Communicate in Languages Other Than English
1.1: Students engage in conversation, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions.
1.2: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics.
1.3: Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
Cultures
Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures
2.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied.
2.2: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied.
Connections
Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information
3.1: Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language.
3.2 Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures.
Comparisons
Develop Insight Into the Nature of Language and Cultures
4.1: Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own.
4.2: Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.
Communities
Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home and Around the World
5.1: Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting.
5.2: Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
ISTE NETS*S Standards:
1. Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
d. Identify trends and forecast possibilities
2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media
b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
c. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures
d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems
3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
d. Process data and report results
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
a. Understand and use technology systems
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively
c. Troubleshoot systems and applications
d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
Technology Module 1 - Wiki ¿Eres saludable?
Technology Module 2 - Fotobabble ¡Una celebración!
Technology Module 3 - Voicethread ¿Dónde quieres vivir?
Technology Module 4 - Assessment of¿Eres saludable?
ACTFL Standards for Foreign Language Learning:
Communication
Communicate in Languages Other Than English
1.1: Students engage in conversation, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions.
1.2: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics.
1.3: Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
Cultures
Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures
2.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied.
2.2: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied.
Connections
Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information
3.1: Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language.
3.2 Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures.
Comparisons
Develop Insight Into the Nature of Language and Cultures
4.1: Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own.
4.2: Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.
Communities
Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home and Around the World
5.1: Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting.
5.2: Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
ISTE NETS*S Standards:
1. Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
d. Identify trends and forecast possibilities
2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media
b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
c. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures
d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems
3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
d. Process data and report results
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
a. Understand and use technology systems
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively
c. Troubleshoot systems and applications
d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies