I teach at a Middle School in the Midwest (German and French). I have been living in the States for about 10 years. I am German and enjoy the American lifestyle. I love to paint, to go on walks with my dog and to learn new exciting web tools.
Your session was outstanding and everything you experienced regarding the motivated students and higher achievement is exactly what the research has shown. You are truly bringing technology into the classroom and learning process that speaks to how kids learn. I am going to send you the article on teaching vocabulary as I noted you are seeking ways to teach vocabulary. Hope it helps.
Central States Conference offers grants (check out their website). You might also try your PTA. I am going to look into a few other options and get back to you on this. Maybe we can collaborate on something--I will see what is available. I just returned from the Southwest Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages where Vickie Scow and I presented an all day workshop on LinguaFolio--we drove so it was a long drive! I am ready for a little down time at home.
With your interest in Technology and Web Tools, I recommend you take a look at Wiziq's virtual classroom and authorstream's power point presentation platform. Both are web based platforms, have a bunch of features and free basic service. Here’s a public class recording conducted by Nellie Deutsch on Technology Integration.
Ali Moeller
Your session was outstanding and everything you experienced regarding the motivated students and higher achievement is exactly what the research has shown. You are truly bringing technology into the classroom and learning process that speaks to how kids learn. I am going to send you the article on teaching vocabulary as I noted you are seeking ways to teach vocabulary. Hope it helps.
Apr 2, 2009
Ali Moeller
Central States Conference offers grants (check out their website). You might also try your PTA. I am going to look into a few other options and get back to you on this. Maybe we can collaborate on something--I will see what is available. I just returned from the Southwest Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages where Vickie Scow and I presented an all day workshop on LinguaFolio--we drove so it was a long drive! I am ready for a little down time at home.
Ali
Apr 3, 2009
Mark Cruthers
With your interest in Technology and Web Tools, I recommend you take a look at Wiziq's virtual classroom and authorstream's power point presentation platform. Both are web based platforms, have a bunch of features and free basic service. Here’s a public class recording conducted by Nellie Deutsch on Technology Integration.
Integrating Technology into the Classroom Using Moodle and Wikis by Nellie Deutsch
Get your own Virtual Classroom
Jun 2, 2009