256.203.3828
1. Please call the following number.2. Listen to the recording and
leave a voicemail in which you:a. Identify yourself and, b. Answer the question that was
asked in the recording.
3. If you do not like your message, just simply call again.
Why Google Voice?
• Tasks spark interest because they challenge
• Grading is more efficient
• Cultivating communication skills is absolutely necessary
for the job market
Reaching out to parents
1.Gave task to student pairs
2.In-class work time3.Submission4.Listened to work5.Forwarded work to
parents where I had email addresses with a short note
Ludwig* and Siegfried* did a great job on their most recent guided conversation. Thought you might like to hear your son speaking German! :) Looking forward to Ludwig joining us for German Day in March! Frau Boynton
Thank you so much! Your email "fell
through the cracks" as I was deleting emails I found this one.
It's a keeper and I'm forwarding it
to family and friends! Thanks
for sharing!
--Helga
We are so excited that she was asked to go! Honestly, we have
been concerned with her grade and thinking she was not doing well at all . We have a German neighbor, so if there is something she could work with her on, let us know. Thanks!
--Angela & Anton
This was cool! Thanks for sharing. Rolf sounded like a true German....oh wait...he
is...both sides :) My maiden name is Runge and married
a Schmidt :)
Thanks. I did enjoy hearing
him! He is planning on
going to German
day.
--Gerhard
Actual parent responses, *names have been
changed to protect the innocent
Reaching out to the community
State Superintendent
Tommy Bice
#DLDay
IP: The students had fun and were definitely engaged in the learning! I would venture to say their fluency improved significantly as well from
the many rehearsals they had before "making the call." I loved
being a part of it.
AP: Thank for being willing to “step out” and try new
things!! Learning on everyone’s part….teacher
and students!!
My Reflection1. I had 100% participation and turn-in result
using this technology. That kind of full participation does not often happen. Not to mention that I found the students to be very motivated and involved, which was great.
2. I've listened to all of the submissions and am using them as work samples to send to parents as "Witness to the Good"! With Google Voice, I can so quickly email the voicemail with a message about how their student is performing in German class! Love this aspect of this digital learning tool.
3. I'm going to play for the whole class a few of the really good ones, which I think will build community in my classroom and help get the kids excited about the fact that "YES, YOU ARE SPEAKING GERMAN!!!"
4. This is great for vertical teaming, because in AP German, the students will have to record themselves responding to speaking prompts. This is great to start practicing NOW.
5. I'm still feeling so amazed that JCHS got recognized by the State Superintendent for Schools. whoa. :D
6. This tech tool could also be used as a way to do an exit slip for ANY class, not just World Language.
Using various techs together: additional sessions at today’s PD that tie into Google
Voice
• Virtual Field Trips with QR codes (Congo) 12:35 & 1:05
• Developing Soft Skills in Students (Hott) 1:35