Foreign+Language

How are we supporting technology integration in our content area? We are integrating technology into our content area by using the clicker system, document cameras, powerpoint presentation, Audacity for recording, FL websites such as Conjuguemos, and digital language labs on two campuses.

- How are you embedding technology into your professional development? We are using clicker systems, looking at/sharing new FL websites, videos online, sharing lesson plans, etc.

- How is it embedded and aligned to your curriculum? It is embedded by having students work through grammar exercises on Conjuguemos, creating powerpoints, digital stories, listening exercises online, speaking/recording/listening using Audacity and digital language labs, group/ partnering on digital labs, clicker system, etc. A Technology Unit is taught as ppart of the curriculum at certain levels.

- Is it aligned with a Unit? six weeks? Technology is usually aligned with a specific unit.

Brainstorm what systems are currently in place. How did it develop?

What are our roadblocks? The biggest roadblock in Foreign Language is the lack of availabilty of computers in the classrooms and the inability to schedule regular computer time in open labs. How are we measuring the success of implementation? How are we measuring the outcome?