ISNA+Educational+Forum-April+18,+2014

** Activating Communication in Arabic: Designing Learning and Integrating Technology **
Toni Theisen Loveland High School Loveland, Colorado Connect with me -Toni Theisen: theisent@gmail.com Connect with me on Twitter: tonitheisen Facebook

Abstract for today's workshop:
Our 21st century learners need a multi-sensory learning environment designed around authentic learning experiences that encourage collaboration, creativity and critical thinking, all essential 21st century skills. So how can world language learning be designed to be meaningful and engaging? How can focusing lenses be used to shape the instruction of a thematic unit? Participants will explore and create learning activities, thematic units and assessments using the concepts of focusing lenses and the rigor and relevance framework. Participants will also experience strategies that integrate the language arts and math common core standards. Participants will finish by examining and experimenting with technology tools that can enhance communication in all three modes.

Agenda

 * 1) Introduction, goals and learner targets
 * 2) Let's play for a moment
 * 3) ACTFL Position statement and the connection to advocacy
 * 4) Focusing lenses
 * 5) ACTFL 21st century skills
 * 6) "Designing a lesson" with a new focus
 * 7) Rigor and Relevance Framework
 * 8) Common Core
 * 9) Thematic units-integrating the common core with learner targets
 * 10) Performance assessments-learn and do
 * 11) Common core math-yes we can!
 * 12) Integrating technology
 * 13) Time to play, explore, create
 * 14) Closure

Handouts and PowerPoints

 * == Handout == || [[file:ISNA2014Chicago.pdf]] ||
 * == PowerPoint 1 == || [[file:ISNA2014ppt1Focusing lenses.pdf]] ||
 * == PowerPoint 2 == || [[file:ISNA2014ppt2bubblescommoncore2014.pdf]] ||
 * == PowerPoint 3 == || [[file:ISNA2014CAppt3moremathy.pdf]] ||
 * == PowerPoint 4 == || [[file:ISNA2014ppt4tech2014.pdf]] ||

I want to use these resources-templates, rubrics, rubric score convertor, goal setting sheet, reflection sheet

 * ===UbD template to create a thematic unit===

TSD UbD units || || || ||
 * Goal Setting sheet with reflection for side 2 of bubble learning targets || [[file:tonitheisen/Goal setting and reflection log for bubble sheets-page 2.docx|Goal setting and reflection log for bubble sheets-page 2.docx]] ||
 * Sample Spanish I learner target bubble sheet || [[file:tonitheisen/Spanish I Unit 5 Learner Target Bubbles 2013.doc|Spanish I Unit 5 Learner Target Bubbles 2013.doc]] ||
 * Learner target bubble sheet template
 * Presentational speaking rubrics || [[file:tonitheisen/TSD WL Presentational Speaking Rubrics 2013-2.pdf|TSD WL Presentational Speaking Rubrics 2013-2.pdf]] ||
 * Presentational writing rubric || [[file:tonitheisen/TSD WL Presentational Writing Rubrics 2013-2.pdf|TSD WL Presentational Writing Rubrics 2013-2.pdf]] ||
 * Interpersonal speaking rubric || [[file:tonitheisen/TSD WL Interpersonal Speaking Rubrics 2014.pdf|TSD WL Interpersonal Speaking Rubrics 2014.pdf]] ||
 * Interpersonal writing rubric || [[file:tonitheisen/TSD WL Interpersonal Writing Rubrics 2014.pdf|TSD WL Interpersonal Writing Rubrics 2014.pdf]] ||
 * Conversion chart for rubric grading to regular percentages || [[file:tonitheisen/TSD World Language Rubric Convertor 2014 use really.docx|TSD World Language Rubric Convertor 2014 use really.docx]] ||

Take action to be an active participant:
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 * Twitter hashtag #isna14
 * Remnd101
 * Padlet digital wall
 * Kahoot-game-based blended learning : (Special note-Kahoot game to use)
 * Ted-Ed flip video-qr codesSee this example, then learn how to flip your own videos
 * Meme maker
 * Keep Calm sign maker site
 * UthinkIdo story

Videos from today

 * Lead with Languages video-ACTFL promotion video || # Lead with Languages ||
 * **Video**-Sugata Mitra: Build a School in the Cloud- Hole in the Wall video || # Sugata Mitra: Build a School in the Cloud:Hole Wall Whole Video
 * 1) Sugata Mitra:Build a School in the Cloud-Hole in the WallExcerpts ||
 * **Video**:Are we prepared for the Jobs of the future? || # Are we prepared for the jobs of the future? ||
 * ===Infographic for language learner video=== || # Language Learner video ||

Important documents and links
for Learning Languages || How are our standards refreshed to meet the perspectives of the 21st century? || # [|World-ReadinessStandardsforLearningLanguages.pdf] > How do we CONTRIBUTE to the overall growth of our learners? > ACTFL Position Statement: > || Describes what language learners can do regardless of how the language was acquired. || # [|ACTFL Prof. Guidelines 2012 update with samples] || States what learners can do specific to each communication mode and level of proficiency. || # > [|NCSSFL ACTFL Can-Do_Statements.pdf] || Describes what language learners can do based on instruction in an instructional setting. || # ||   ||
 * 1. National World Language Standards refreshed 2014-World-Readiness Standards
 * 1) ACTFL Position Statement: Building our advocacY:
 * 2. ACTFL 21st century skills map || What are 21st century skills defined through the eyes of a world languages context? || # ACTFL 21st century skills map Wikispace
 * 1) More ways to see the ACTFL 21st century skills map
 * 2) ACTFL 21st Century Skills maps on Pinterest
 * 3) [[file:tonitheisen/ACTFL 2011 P-21 worldlanguages skills map.pdf|ACTFL 2011 P-21 worldlanguages skills map.pdf]] ||
 * 3. ACTFL Proficiency guidelines || What are the performance levels?
 * 4. NSCCFL-ACTFL "can do" statements || What can students do?
 * 5. ACTFL performance descriptors || How do I explain performance levels to my students?
 * 6. ACTFL Crosswalk aligning document with the Common Core || What are the connection between the WL standards and common core? || # [[file:vhl2013/ACTFLCrosswalkFinalAligningCCSSLanguageStandards.pdf|ACTFLCrosswalkFinalAligningCCSSLanguageStandards.pdf ]][|ACTFLCrosswalkFinalAligningCCSSLanguageStandards.pdf]
 * 1) Common Core ELA Standards:[[file:tonitheisen/CCR_Anchor_Standards.pdf|CCR_Anchor_Standards.pdf]] ||   ||
 * 7. Bloom's taxonomy charts with questions and activities ||  || # [[file:Bloom's taxonomy chart.pdf]] ||   ||
 * 8. Rigor and Relevance Framework || How can we make instruction more rigorous and relevant? || # Rigor and relevance framework ||  ||
 * 9. AP/IB Comparison chart || How can we make instruction more rigorous and relevant with attention to culture? || # AP/IB Comparison chart:[[file:tonitheisen/AP-IB themes comparisons chart 2011.pdf|AP-IB themes comparisons chart 2011.pdf]] ||  ||
 * 10. Thompson School District world languages site || How can I see others' work to help me with mine? || # TSD WL Wikispace with thematic units, etc. ||  ||


 * 11.Presentational speaking rubrics || [[file:tonitheisen/TSD WL Presentational Speaking Rubrics 2013-2.pdf|TSD WL Presentational Speaking Rubrics 2013-2.pdf]] ||
 * 12.Presentational writing rubric || [[file:tonitheisen/TSD WL Presentational Writing Rubrics 2013-2.pdf|TSD WL Presentational Writing Rubrics 2013-2.pdf]] ||
 * 13. Interpersonal speaking rubric || [[file:tonitheisen/TSD WL Interpersonal Speaking Rubrics 2014.pdf|TSD WL Interpersonal Speaking Rubrics 2014.pdf]] ||
 * 14. Interpersonal writing rubric || [[file:tonitheisen/TSD WL Interpersonal Writing Rubrics 2014.pdf|TSD WL Interpersonal Writing Rubrics 2014.pdf]] ||
 * 15.Conversion chart for rubric grading to regular percentages || [[file:tonitheisen/TSD World Language Rubric Convertor 2014 use really.docx|TSD World Language Rubric Convertor 2014 use really.docx]] ||

Thematic Units
"from the café unit to the hunger unit in Level 1", as well as design others. ||
 * Terrill-Theisen UbD Hunger Unit and other units || # Terrill-Theisen Hunger Unit Wikispace
 * 1) French V AP/IB "papiers et sans papiers" unit: "Papiers et Sans Papiers"unit
 * 2) French V AP/IB L'Alimentation: Goût et Gaspillage
 * 3) French V AP/IB L'éducation
 * 4) French IV La Mode: L'économie et les politiques des vêtements
 * 5) French IV Les Problèmes sur la Planète
 * 6) French III-La santé
 * 7) French II- Paris et l'art
 * 8) Used for all levels to start the year-(activities modified for each level) Expanding our cultural perspectives || I can understand how to build a meaningful unit such as

Pinterest Boards-Resources

 * Resources from Pinterest Boards || How can I found some other authentic resources for class? || # Arabic Board 1
 * 1) Arabic Board 2
 * 2) Arabic Board 3
 * 3) Arabic Board 4
 * 4) Math activities in Arabic
 * 5) Arabic Infographics Board
 * 6) Arabic Music Board
 * 7) Teaching World Languages Board
 * 8) Technology for Teachers Board ||
 * Infographics || [[image:Arabic food.png width="363" height="255" link="http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=%20arabic%20infographics"]] || # http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=%20arabic%20infographics ||

Performance Assessments

 * Integrated Performance Assessments (IPA) || # Theisen and Henderson French examples
 * 1) Ohio WL IPA
 * 2) New Jersey FLENJ sample IPA ||
 * Performance assessments-different modes || # Jefferson County, Kentucky samples ||
 * Colorado Dept of Education Assessment Resource Bank || # CDE Assessment resource bank ||

SAMR model
The Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition Model offers a method of seeing how computer technology might impact teaching and learning. It also shows a progression that adopters of educational technology often follow as they progress through teaching and learning with technology.



Padagogy wheel poster download:






Useful links
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 * TES Connect || How can I found some other resources for class? || [][[image:tsdwlstandards/tes connect.png link="@http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resources/"]] ||  ||
 * TES Connect || Some resources I found on tes connect
 * 1) [[file:Egyptian_Arabic_year_12_workbook.pdf]]
 * 2) [[file:I_introduce_myself_and_others_in_Arabic.pptx]]
 * 3) [[file:details_of_kids-_Arabic.docx]]
 * 4) Arabic Math flashcard mats:[[file:Arabic-Number-Mats.pdf]] ||   ||

**Math Sites and documents**
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 * African animal graphing activity
 * Great Wall of China math activity || [[file:tonitheisen/great_wall_of_china_math.pdf|great_wall_of_china_math.pdf]] ||
 * Pre-Columbian Pyramid || [] ||
 * African daily routines math activity || []
 * Mental math-count to 100-jump around || [[file:tonitheisen/100board.pdf|100board.pdf]] ||
 * German math Stories || [[file:tonitheisen/Textaufgaben.doc|Textaufgaben.doc]] ||
 * Eiffel Tower and geometry || http://kuanyugeoportfolio.wikispaces.com/Geometry+in+Architecture ||
 * Geometric Patterns in Islamic Art || [] ||
 * Counting in Arabic || http://www.digitaldialects.com/Arabic.htm ||
 * Math activities in Arabic || Math activities in Arabic ||
 * Math with the Egyptian Pyramids || http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2013/08/math-lessons-egyptian-math-pyramids.html ||

Technology sites:
===Integrate technology to transform instruction only in a well-designed standards-based thematic unit using backwards design.===


 * Resources for locating images and photos **
 * 1. Tag Galaxy || [] || Search for photos from Flickr ||
 * 2. Fotopedia || [] || Collaborative photo encyclopedia ||
 * 3. Goggle Art Project || [] || 3D art tours of many museums ||
 * 4. MorgueFile || [] || Lots of free photos ||


 * Using images and information to make stories, comics, books, magazines and speaking activities **
 * 1. Wordle || [] || word clouds ||
 * 2. Tagxedo || [] || word clouds in shapes ||
 * 3. Bubblr || [] || Comic strips using Flickr photos ||
 * 4. Piclits || [] || Creative writing using images ||
 * 5. Five Card Flickr Story || [] || Create a story from 5 random pix ||
 * 6. Issuu || [] || Make a magazine or newsletter ||
 * 7. Storybird || [] || Collaborative Storytelling ||


 * Resources for using and creating videos **
 * 1. Video writing prompts || [] || Site with writing prompts and popular videos ||
 * 2. Video creating tools || [] || Series of video creating tools grouped ||
 * 3. Aminoto video || [|http://animoto.com/education#top] || “music videos” ||
 * 4. Dvolver video maker || [] || cartoon videos ||


 * Technology to record voice or use computer generated voice **
 * 1. Vocaroo || [] || Simple podcast ||
 * 3. Go Animate Edu || [] || Comic ||
 * 4. Google Voice || [] || Students call and answer ? ||
 * 5. AudioBoo || [] || Record and upload audio ||


 * Technology to enhance speaking and writing Presentational communication **
 * 1. Glogster || [] || Digital Poster ||
 * 2. FaceinHole || [] || Put your face in pix ||
 * 3. Blabberize || [] || Make picture talk ||
 * 4. Make Beliefs Comix || [] || Make comic strips ||
 * 5. Padlet || [] || Digital post it notes ||


 * Other great tools to impact learning **
 * 1. Wikispaces for Education || [] ||
 * 2. DropBox (filesharing) || [] ||
 * 3. Slideshare (share powerpoints) || [] ||
 * [|4. Scribd] (share documents and pdf’s) || [] ||
 * 5. Polleverywhere || [] ||
 * 6. Google Docs || [] ||
 * 7. Quizlet-create and use flashcards || [] ||
 * 8. Textivate-change a text into a game || [] ||
 * 9. Remind101-a safe way to text students and parents || [] ||
 * 10. Socrative-reponse system for quizzes || [] ||
 * 11. Kahoot-game-based blended learning || [] ||
 * 12.Piktochart-make your own infographic || [] ||