Thanks everyone for your hard work on your video podcasts. I have posted them all below. You all did a fantastic job with them. Very creative. I know the children will enjoy them very much!
I have also began reviewing your blogs. I am so impressed by what I see. Your blogs provide great evidence of your learning and hard work this past semester. I hope you'll not only keep your blogs, but will add to them, or create new ones for yourselves, and for use with your current or future students.
Remember, all remaining projects and blog postings are due Saturday night. I'll start reviewing them Sunday morning. Please check the Grade Book on Blackboard for your total points and final grade. I hope to finish grading and have everything posted there by Wednesday next week.
I greatly enjoyed having all of you in the class. Have a great summer!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Video Podcast - The Yellow House
Here is Ling and Xiaoling's Video Podcast
This video accompanies the book, The Yellow House, by Blake Morrison and Helen Craig
Video Podcast - Tar Beach
Here is James, Haifa, and Manal's Video Podcast:
This video accompanies the book, Tar Beach, by Faith Ringgold
Video Podcast - I Am the Peach
Here is Fanyi and Jia's Video Podcast:
This video accompanies the book, I Am the Peach, by Louisa de Noriega
Video Podcast - My Family
Here is Chris, Josh, and Scott's Video Podcast:
The video accompanies the book, In My Family, by Carmen Lomas Garza
Video Podcast - Three Questions
Here is Alison, Diana, and Suzanne's Video Podcast:
This video accompanies the book, The Three Questions, by Jon J. Muth
Video Podcast - Bluebonnet
Here is Hugo, Norma, and Patti's Video Podcast:
This podcast accompanies the book, The Legend of the Bluebonnet, by Tomie dePaola
Problem with use of Classroom computer lab tonight -- OPEN Lab Available
Due to today being an official Student Study Day, I have been informed by the Dean's office that we may not make use of our regular classroom lab tonight for you to finish up your final video podcast project.
However, everyone is allowed to use the COEHD Open Computer Lab, which is one floor above our classroom in MB 1.410. This lab has the same software we've been using. Also, you should be able to access any files you have saved in our shared class folder on the college server.
I will be present in the lab at 5:30 to provide any help or assistance needed. I'll also be happy to look over any finished projects. As a reminder, your attendance is not required.
See the post below for instructions on how to save your movie and where to save it.
As a reminder, the video podcast project, and any outstanding projects you are working one, are due Saturday, May 1st by 8:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, send me an e-mail.
However, everyone is allowed to use the COEHD Open Computer Lab, which is one floor above our classroom in MB 1.410. This lab has the same software we've been using. Also, you should be able to access any files you have saved in our shared class folder on the college server.
I will be present in the lab at 5:30 to provide any help or assistance needed. I'll also be happy to look over any finished projects. As a reminder, your attendance is not required.
See the post below for instructions on how to save your movie and where to save it.
As a reminder, the video podcast project, and any outstanding projects you are working one, are due Saturday, May 1st by 8:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, send me an e-mail.
Saving your Video Podcast
Hi Everyone! Looking forward to seeing your final podcasts tonight.
If your group has not yet saved the final movie, here are the instructions for doing so:
1. In Movie Maker, under 3. Finish Move, select "Save to My Computer"
2. Type the name for your file.
3. Be sure to set our shared folder as the place where your movie file will be saved
4. Click on link to "show more choices"
5. Select "Other Settings"
6. Select "Video for Boadband 512"
7. Click next.
It may take 5 to 10 minutes or longer to save your video file. When it is finished, you can double click on the movie file in your folder, and you should be able to view it with Windows Media Player
Once your files are saved in our shared folder, I will upload them to my YouTube channel. You are welcome to upload them to you own site as well if you have one. Once I have all the videos uploaded, I will add them to our blog.
From there, you can find your video on YouTube and get the link. You can then add the video to your Glog, and then add your glog to your blog. (You can also add the video directly to your blog if you like.
If your group has not yet saved the final movie, here are the instructions for doing so:
1. In Movie Maker, under 3. Finish Move, select "Save to My Computer"
2. Type the name for your file.
3. Be sure to set our shared folder as the place where your movie file will be saved
4. Click on link to "show more choices"
5. Select "Other Settings"
6. Select "Video for Boadband 512"
7. Click next.
It may take 5 to 10 minutes or longer to save your video file. When it is finished, you can double click on the movie file in your folder, and you should be able to view it with Windows Media Player
Once your files are saved in our shared folder, I will upload them to my YouTube channel. You are welcome to upload them to you own site as well if you have one. Once I have all the videos uploaded, I will add them to our blog.
From there, you can find your video on YouTube and get the link. You can then add the video to your Glog, and then add your glog to your blog. (You can also add the video directly to your blog if you like.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Grades Updated and other Announcements
The end of the semester is quickly approaching! Here are some announcements and reminders:
1. I have finally caught with the grading, and apologize for falling behind. Please check My Grades on Blackboard to make sure you've been given proper credit for everything. Attendance is updated to April 9, and Reading Prompts are updated to Prompt #11, and all HTML exercises submitted by April 8th have been checked.
2. On the reading prompts, if you only have 1 point, it probably means you are missing a response to classmate's posting on their blog. Its possible I missed some. If so, just e-mail me and tell me which prompt #, and who you responses too.
3. HTML Exercises. I added the Assignment turn-ins for HTML Ch. 10, Ch. 13, Ch. 16, and CD01. I apologize for being late in setting the first two. Please note for CD01, this is the short "Designing for Usability" chapter available on the book's CD. There are no exercises or files to change or upload. So you'll just respond with a short answer to the question I posted under the assignment. Do not worry about exercises being late. I only count up the total number you did. And remember, you don't need to do all of them to receive the full 5 points. So its not too late to go back and do some if you got behind.
4. Next week we learn Glogster. It would save time if you can visit the site before class and create your free account (www.glogster.com). Be sure write down your username and password! Also, you may want to have some photos ready related to your book that you can include in you Glog.
5. On April 22nd, Dr. Carmen Fries will give us a Demo of Second life.
6. Our last class meeting will be on April 29. We will use that time to view and comment on each others's podcasts. We only need the last hour to present, so you'll have the first two hours, if needed, to prepare them. However, if each group is ready to go, we can finish early. The College has open labs on the first floor of the Main Building which are open 7 days a week, including space for group work. Windows Movie Maker is available in the lab.
7. You will have until May 1st to complete all other work for this class. This includes your software evaluation, and all the things needed for your blog. If you need access to the lab on that day to complete your work, please let me know.
1. I have finally caught with the grading, and apologize for falling behind. Please check My Grades on Blackboard to make sure you've been given proper credit for everything. Attendance is updated to April 9, and Reading Prompts are updated to Prompt #11, and all HTML exercises submitted by April 8th have been checked.
2. On the reading prompts, if you only have 1 point, it probably means you are missing a response to classmate's posting on their blog. Its possible I missed some. If so, just e-mail me and tell me which prompt #, and who you responses too.
3. HTML Exercises. I added the Assignment turn-ins for HTML Ch. 10, Ch. 13, Ch. 16, and CD01. I apologize for being late in setting the first two. Please note for CD01, this is the short "Designing for Usability" chapter available on the book's CD. There are no exercises or files to change or upload. So you'll just respond with a short answer to the question I posted under the assignment. Do not worry about exercises being late. I only count up the total number you did. And remember, you don't need to do all of them to receive the full 5 points. So its not too late to go back and do some if you got behind.
4. Next week we learn Glogster. It would save time if you can visit the site before class and create your free account (www.glogster.com). Be sure write down your username and password! Also, you may want to have some photos ready related to your book that you can include in you Glog.
5. On April 22nd, Dr. Carmen Fries will give us a Demo of Second life.
6. Our last class meeting will be on April 29. We will use that time to view and comment on each others's podcasts. We only need the last hour to present, so you'll have the first two hours, if needed, to prepare them. However, if each group is ready to go, we can finish early. The College has open labs on the first floor of the Main Building which are open 7 days a week, including space for group work. Windows Movie Maker is available in the lab.
7. You will have until May 1st to complete all other work for this class. This includes your software evaluation, and all the things needed for your blog. If you need access to the lab on that day to complete your work, please let me know.
Reading Prompt #12
Our Final Reading Prompt!
*Ockey, G. J. (2009). Developments and Challenges in the Use of
Computer-Based Testing for Assessing Second Language Ability.
Modern Language Journal, 93(Focus Issue), 836-847.
*Cummins, P. W. & Davesne, C. L. (2009). Using Electronic Portfolios
for Second Language Assessment. Modern Language Journal, 93(Focus
Issue), 848-867.
Ockey argues that Computer based testing has failed to realize its anticipated potential. Describe and discuss on his reasons for his view, and tell why you either agree or disagree with him.
Cummins & Davesne offer an alternative to CBT with electronic portfolios. Comment on some of the ideas from this article that you'd be interested in trying out in your own classroom.
*Ockey, G. J. (2009). Developments and Challenges in the Use of
Computer-Based Testing for Assessing Second Language Ability.
Modern Language Journal, 93(Focus Issue), 836-847.
*Cummins, P. W. & Davesne, C. L. (2009). Using Electronic Portfolios
for Second Language Assessment. Modern Language Journal, 93(Focus
Issue), 848-867.
Ockey argues that Computer based testing has failed to realize its anticipated potential. Describe and discuss on his reasons for his view, and tell why you either agree or disagree with him.
Cummins & Davesne offer an alternative to CBT with electronic portfolios. Comment on some of the ideas from this article that you'd be interested in trying out in your own classroom.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
New Language Course App for the iPad Will Open the Next Frontier for Language Learning
(see http://www.1888pressrelease.com/new-language-course-app-for-the-ipad-will-open-the-next-fron-pr-198033.html for full article)April 02, 2010 - Hello-Hello, a market leading language learning company, announced the launch of their iPad app that is available immediately in the iTunes Store. Apple has approved Hello-Hello's language learning app for the Grand Opening of the iPad App Store. The Hello-Hello iPad app is priced at $4.99 initially and features Hello-Hello's complete Spanish course developed in collaboration with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The Hello-Hello Spanish language course app is available immediately for the iPad's release and apps for other languages will be launched in the coming weeks. Future iPad apps from Hello-Hello will include social networking features that will allow language learners to interact with native speakers of the language they are learning. You can to find the Hello-Hello app in the iTunes Store using the following link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hello-hello-spanish/id364902587?mt=8
Hello-Hello Spanish includes 30 conversational lessons and hundreds of flashcards with words and sentences to practice vocabulary. The course follows ACTFL's research-based approach to teaching languages; all lessons are based on realistic situations, rather than a collection of out-of-context words and phrases. All the content is stored in the app so that users will experience rapid response time when they are ready to learn a language. Users do not need to be connected to Wi-Fi or 3G networks to run the app.
Sarah Gontijo, CEO & Founder of Hello-Hello, believes that the iPad and other large-format mobile devices will revolutionize language learning. "The iPad offers interactivity, connectivity and portability that can take language learning to the next level. Our app provides a new solution for students, business travelers or vacationers who would like to spend some of their down time wisely. Learners will experience rapid response time with all content loaded on their iPad and without the need of Internet connection. They will be able to do the lessons while sitting in a train, waiting in line, at the beach, or on their way to their vacation destination. In other words, users will be able to literally learn a new language on-the-go, anytime and anywhere," Gontijo said.
ACTFL's Executive Director, Bret Lovejoy, stated that Hello-Hello's content follows ACTFL's research-based approach to language learning used by educational institutions around the world. "Delivering this language learning content on the iPad will provide learners with the convenience to learn anywhere, anytime. Providing the social networking aspects of the Hello-Hello website on the iPad in future apps will allow learners to experience immersion language learning by communicating directly with native speakers," he said
Hello-Hello.com is a free language learning website that allows members to:
LEARN a new language anytime, anywhere with online lessons that develop all the skills they need.
TEACH other members their language and learn from native speakers by providing feedback on one another's oral and written exercises.
COMMUNICATE with native speakers through audio, video and text with live Chat to practice the language and make friends all over the world.
The website launched in August 2009 and has members in more than 70 countries. Teachers across the U.S. have been using Hello-Hello's lessons as homework assignments and as a tool to connect students with native speakers around the world. Hello-Hello.com has training modules for English, French, Portuguese and Spanish, and will be adding more languages, including German, Italian and Mandarin Chinese in the next few weeks.
About Hello-Hello
Hello-Hello is a language learning company that offers online and mobile courses. Hello-Hello's website couples social networking with language learning which allows users to interact with native speakers around the world. Our courses were developed in collaboration with The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
For more information please visit: www.hello-hello.com
About ACTFL
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), is the largest association of teachers and administrators of all languages at all levels with more than 12,000 members. Schools, major corporations and the U.S. government use ACTFL's tests and guidelines to teach and determine language proficiency. For more information, please visit www.actfl.org
Hello-Hello Spanish includes 30 conversational lessons and hundreds of flashcards with words and sentences to practice vocabulary. The course follows ACTFL's research-based approach to teaching languages; all lessons are based on realistic situations, rather than a collection of out-of-context words and phrases. All the content is stored in the app so that users will experience rapid response time when they are ready to learn a language. Users do not need to be connected to Wi-Fi or 3G networks to run the app.
Sarah Gontijo, CEO & Founder of Hello-Hello, believes that the iPad and other large-format mobile devices will revolutionize language learning. "The iPad offers interactivity, connectivity and portability that can take language learning to the next level. Our app provides a new solution for students, business travelers or vacationers who would like to spend some of their down time wisely. Learners will experience rapid response time with all content loaded on their iPad and without the need of Internet connection. They will be able to do the lessons while sitting in a train, waiting in line, at the beach, or on their way to their vacation destination. In other words, users will be able to literally learn a new language on-the-go, anytime and anywhere," Gontijo said.
ACTFL's Executive Director, Bret Lovejoy, stated that Hello-Hello's content follows ACTFL's research-based approach to language learning used by educational institutions around the world. "Delivering this language learning content on the iPad will provide learners with the convenience to learn anywhere, anytime. Providing the social networking aspects of the Hello-Hello website on the iPad in future apps will allow learners to experience immersion language learning by communicating directly with native speakers," he said
Hello-Hello.com is a free language learning website that allows members to:
LEARN a new language anytime, anywhere with online lessons that develop all the skills they need.
TEACH other members their language and learn from native speakers by providing feedback on one another's oral and written exercises.
COMMUNICATE with native speakers through audio, video and text with live Chat to practice the language and make friends all over the world.
The website launched in August 2009 and has members in more than 70 countries. Teachers across the U.S. have been using Hello-Hello's lessons as homework assignments and as a tool to connect students with native speakers around the world. Hello-Hello.com has training modules for English, French, Portuguese and Spanish, and will be adding more languages, including German, Italian and Mandarin Chinese in the next few weeks.
About Hello-Hello
Hello-Hello is a language learning company that offers online and mobile courses. Hello-Hello's website couples social networking with language learning which allows users to interact with native speakers around the world. Our courses were developed in collaboration with The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
For more information please visit: www.hello-hello.com
About ACTFL
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), is the largest association of teachers and administrators of all languages at all levels with more than 12,000 members. Schools, major corporations and the U.S. government use ACTFL's tests and guidelines to teach and determine language proficiency. For more information, please visit www.actfl.org
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Reading Prompt #11
RICHARDSON Ch. 6. The Social Web: Learning Together
BLACKBOARD - Warschauer, M., Knobel, M., & Stone, L. (2004).
Technology and equity in schooling: Deconstructing the Digital Divide. Educational Policy, 18(4), 562-588.
Share an idea of two about how you could use the ideas from Richardson with ESL students.
What is the "digital divide?' And why do Warschauer et al argue that this term may longer be applicable. What are the issues they found regarding differences in technology use with ELLs and other low socioeconomic students. What are some ways you could address this in your own schools or programs?
Khmer Books in Long Beach Library
I love the Mark Twain Library which is near my old elementary school in Long Beach, California. It is in the heart of the Cambodian community in Long Beach, and has the largest collection of Khmer language materials than any public library in the United States! They also have a large Spanish collection. Always good to see a public library being responsive to the language diversity of the communities they serve.
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