As a classroom teacher I have never been afraid to incorporate newer technology into my lessons. It never bothered me if it didn’t work well as it was all about finding other ways to engage my students. However, after working through the EDUC 6710 course at Walden University, I feel I have a better understanding […]
VoiceThread as a technology tool for classroom use
This VoiceThread was created to practice with the Spanish past tense. Students are required to create their own story by following the pictures given on VoiceThread. The students must use both the imperfect tense and the preterite tense when creating the story. Let me know if you think this would technology tool could be used […]
Constructivism
A successful classroom teacher must always recognize the different ways in which students learn and how best to help each student reach his or her highest potential. One learning theory that must be considered is constructivism. Constructivism, also called constructionism, is defined by Papert (1993) as both a learning theory and strategy for education in […]
Virtual Field Trip – El Día de Los Muertos vs. Halloween
The following resource can be used when discussing cultural comparisons, such as The Day of the Dead vs. Halloween. I normally use this type of graphic organizer (Venn diagram) when introducing this topic to level 1 or level 2 Spanish. However, even students in AP Spanish who are preparing for the AP exam are always […]
Behaviorism and the role it plays in a 21st century classroom
Behavioral learning theory is a popular concept that focuses on how students learn. The idea is that all behaviors are learned through interaction and environment, and that inherited factors have little influence on behavior (“What is…,” 2020). As an educator, deciding when and how much to punish or reward a student is often one of […]
Blog considerations for your world language classroom
Using a blog in your classroom can be an easy way for students and teachers to communicate both within and outside the classroom walls. It can also be an easy outlet where students feel more comfortable to express their opinions and feelings about subject matter. Will Richardson (2010) summarizes that relevant instruction no longer stops […]