technology in the spanish classroom a look at integrating technological tools
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Technology in the Spanish ClassroomA Look at Integrating Technological Tools
Contents• Introduction• What is a Network?• Don Quijote site
• Resources• The Teacher’s Corner
• ResourcesTeacher Blogs
• Profesores de español• Collaboration
• How can these networks help?• Innovative Ideas and Sharing• References
Introduction
Technology in the Spanish classroom creates a learning environment that is both engaging and fun. Students can
interact with students from Spanish-speaking countries and learn the culture, dialects, and practice language skills.
Teachers can collaborate with other Spanish teachers and share ideas, methods, and activities. The advantages of using
technology in a Spanish classroom are endless.
WHAT IS A NETWORK?
According to Wordnet.com: it is an interconnected system of things or people.
Don QuijoteThe Don Quijote site
has much to offer both students and
teachers. It provides fun
interaction and tools to help Spanish
students become successful learners
Resources The following tools engage students and provides help
for Spanish students:• Spanish Games• Joke of the Day• Spanish Sayings• Verb Conjugator• Spanish Lessons• Lyrics of Spanish songs• Language Dictionaries• Spanish Blog
THE TEACHER’S CORNERProvides educators opportunities to collaborate
Resources
• Grammar• History• Lesson Plans• Pronunciation• Forum• Activities• Materials• Photos and Videos
The resources available to Spanish teachers are very helpful. They create opportunities for
sharing and support:
Profesores de español site
Translation:
Spanish Professors
The site to share and learn new tricks for Spanish teachers
The resources to incorporate technology in a Spanish Classroom on this site are endless.
CollaborationSpanish teachers share their ideas and lessons online
Play Dough™ lesson:The students created situations with Play Dough™ to practice
reflexive verbs in Spanish
Teacher Blogs
If teachers have blogs, they may post them on the site to share with colleagues.
How Can These Networks Help?
These networks:• Opens doors for Spanish students to share• Teachers can collaborate and share lessons• Students can practice vocabulary and grammar• Enables teacher to communicate with other Spanish
teachers as a support net
Innovative Ideas and SharingCollaborative opportunities
and sharing provide teachers with innovative
ideas to implement technology in their
classrooms and students a place to practice and
share.
References• www.jing.com
• Used to capture photos
• www.donquijote.com• Retrieved from Don Quijote on January 20, 2010 from www.donquijote.com
• http://musicuentos.blogspot.com/• Retrieved from Mis Musicuentos Blog on January 22, 2010 from
musicuentos.blogspot.com
• www.profesoresdespanol.ning.com• Retrieved from Profesores de español on January 22, 2010 from
www.profesoresdespanol.ning.com
• http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=network• Retrieved from Wordnet on January 23, 2010 from
http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=network
