Languages,+21st+Century+Skills,+Common+Core

Toni Theisen
Loveland High School Loveland, Colorado **Connect me -** Toni Theisen: email Connect with me on Twitter: [|tonitheisen] Facebook

Essential documents and links
Theisen's Tuesday Math ppt:

Prsctice 6th grade math sample from Common Core Math assessments:

need to register || http://www.sharemylesson.com || need to register || http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resources/ || http://www.arkive.org/ || || ||
 * Share my lesson-lots of free lessons
 * TESConnect-UK-free lesson bank and resources-
 * ACTFL TLE article on Common Core || [[file:TLE_Jan13_ArticleACTFLCommonCoreandWL.pdf]] ||
 * African animal graphing activity
 * Great Wall of China math activity || [[file:great_wall_of_china_math.pdf]] ||
 * Pre-Columbian Pyramid || http://csdt.rpi.edu/latino/pyramids/teaching/index.html ||
 * African daily routines math activity || http://www.sendacow.org.uk/lessonsfromafrica/resources
 * Mental math-count to 100-jump around || [[file:100board.pdf]] ||
 * German math Stories || [[file:Textaufgaben.doc]] ||
 * Eiffel Tower and geometry || http://kuanyugeoportfolio.wikispaces.com/Geometry+in+Architecture ||
 * Geometric Patterns in Islamic Art || http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/geom/hd_geom.htm ||

Theisen ppt#1 Friday: Common Core Math Standards || Excellent source with examples || ||
 * ACTFL 21st Century skills: map, activities, links, resources || ACTFL 21st century skills ||
 * ACTFL Position Statement: Languages as the Core || # ACTFL Position Statement
 * 1) ACTFL Position Statement document: [[file:ACTFL Position Statement -Final - Languages as Core - May 2013.pdf]] ||
 * ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2012 || ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2012 ||
 * ACTFL Performance Guidelines Document || ACTFL Performance Guidelines Document:[[file:ACTFLPerformanceDescriptorsLanguageLearners.pdf]] ||
 * ACTFL Common Core Crosswalk Alignment for ELA Document || ACTFL Common Core crosswalkalignment:[[file:ACTFLCrosswalkFinalAligningCCSSLanguageStandards.pdf]] ||
 * Focusing Lenses Activity || [[file:FocusingLensesTopicsexerciseuseTheisen 2013.pdf]] ||
 * Common Core math activity-Field trip || [[file:Math SBAC CC Performance Task - Field Trip.pdf]]
 * Howard County Schools, MarylandWorld Languages Common Core wikispace
 * **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 art1cles to support WL, CC and global competency || # Where World Languages and the Common Core Intersect
 * 1) ===[|Common Core: Preparing Globally Competent Citizens, Part 2]=== ||
 * Ubd unit template and unit-aligned with standards and common core (Laura Terrill) || # [[file:Ubd Blank UBD template terrill actfl Standards-Based Template.docx]]
 * 1) [[file:UBD unit actfl terrill Education Standards-Based Thematic Unit.docx]] ||

== Teaching Channel Common core video series: even though this videos are in English, there are great examples and examples that we can use. There are currently 175 videos. == Several examples:
 * ===Text Analysis: Questions & Symbols===

Grades 9-12, ELA, Evidence CCSS: ELA.RL.11-12.1 ELA.RL.11-12.4 || ===Higher Order Questions: A Path to Deeper Learning===

Grades 6-8, ELA, Literature CCSS: ELA.RL.6.1 ELA.RL.6.5 ELA.SL.6.1c || ===Grading with the Common Core===

All Grades, All Subjects, Expectations ||
 * ===Vocabulary Paint Chips===

Grades 9-12, ELA, Synonyms CCSS: ELA.L.11-12.4b || ===Simplifying Text Complexity ===

All Grades, All Subjects, Standards
|| ===Exploring Emigration: Cultural Identity===

Grades 6-8, Social Studies, Film CCSS: ELA.SL.6.2 ELA.SL.7.2 ||
 * ===Persuasive Speeches: Planning a Lesson Series===

Grade 8, ELA, Speaking & Listening CCSS: ELA.SL.8.3 ELA.SL.8.4 ELA.SL.8.5 || ===Analyzing Texts: "Text Talk Time"===

Grade 5, ELA, Discussion CCSS: ELA.SL.5.1 ELA.RI.5.1 || ===Robotics: Learning Through Teaching===

Grades 9-12, Science, Engineering CCSS: ELA.SL.9-10.4 ELA.SL.11-12.4 ||
 * ===Collaborating to Design and Build Stable Structures===

Grades 9-12, Science, Physics || ===Building Science Vocabulary===

All Grades, Science, Literacy || ===Real-World Problem Solving: Designing an iPad Case===

Grades 9-12, Science, Engineering CCSS: ELA.WHST.9-10.7 ELA.WHST.9-10.8 ||
 * ===Applying STEM: The Brain Safety Challenge-Design a football helmet to prevent brain injury===

Grades 6-8, Science, Engineering || ===Why Do I Need to Wear a Bicycle Helmet?===

Grade 8, Science, Force & Motion

All Grades, All Subjects, Science, Health || ===Counting Collections to 100===

Grades K-2, Math, Addition CCSS: Math.1.NBT.C.4 Math.1.NBT.C.5 ||
 * ===Let's Count! Learning Numbers in Multiple Ways===

Grades Pre-K-K, Math, Hands-On CCSS: Math.K.CC.B.4b || ===Table for 22: A Real-World Geometry Project===

Grade 6, Math, Geometry CCSS: Math.3.MD.C.7b Math.3.MD.D.8 ||  ||



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.



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Building the Culture of an Empowered Mindset Towards Technology Innovation Chart



> || > || From the café unit to the hunger unit in Level 1 || # Terrill-Theisen Hunger Unit Wikispace || IB language B information ||  ||
 * ACTFL 21st century skills map wikispace || # ACTFL 21st century skills map Wikispace
 * 1) More ways to see the ACTFL 21st century skills map ||
 * Where do I find the tech page? || # Technology to enhance communication
 * UbD Unit template || # [[file:tonitheisen/WL 5 C's UbD Unit Template Oct.2012 Theisen use.doc|WL 5 C's UbD Unit Template Oct.2012 Theisen use.doc]] ||
 * Common Core and WL standards-alignment || # Common core standards aligned with WL Standards ||
 * Technology links || # Theisen's world languages tech site
 * 1) New stuff
 * 2) Technology to enhance communication
 * Theisen's World Languages Tech Wiki:Lots of links and examples || # Theisen WL Tech Wiki ||
 * Terrill-Theisen UbD Hunger Unit:
 * # Our TSD UbD units: There are many Spanish, some French and a few German units due to amount of teachers we have.
 * 1) UbD in action:Look at the UbD units, learner targets and learner target bubbles in our school district. (Take what you need)
 * 2) UbD unit template
 * 3) Learner bubble template || # Spanish, French, German units
 * 4) Thompson School District Curriculum Wikispace
 * 5) [|WL 5C's UbD Unit Template Theisen2012 use.doc]
 * 6) [[file:tonitheisen/Learner target bubbles template.docx|Learner target bubbles template.docx]] ||
 * My class wikispaces || # LHS French Devoirs
 * 1) LHS French classes ||
 * TSD World Languages District wikispace || # TSD WL Curriculum Wikispace ||
 * AP French information
 * Theisen's grading system ||  ||


 * Technology to activate communication ** **and transform learning**

[] -play || Designed to foster visual thinking, you get 5 random pictures from Flickr and then you create a story. ||
 * I. Resources for locating images and photos**
 * 1. Tag Galaxy || [] || Search for photos from Flickr ||
 * 2. Fotopedia || [] || Collaborative photo encyclopedia ||
 * 3. Compfight || [] || Sort images for creative commons ||
 * 4. Goggle Art Project || [] || 3D art tours of many museums ||
 * 5. Google maps in many languages || [] || Google maps in a variety of languages ||
 * 6. MorgueFile || [] || Lots of free photos ||
 * 7. FLICKR || [] || World's photo album-search creative commons ||
 * 8. 5 card Flickr story || [] -learn about
 * 9. Pinterest || [] || a pinboard-style photo sharing website ||


 * II. 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 || [] || Lets you create a story from 5 random FLICKR pix ||
 * 6. PECHA Flickr || [] || 20 random flickr photos, each one on screen for 20 seconds. ||
 * 7. Issuu || [] || Make a magazine or newsletter ||
 * 8. Storybird || [] || Collaborative Storytelling ||


 * III. 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 ||
 * 5. Tubechop || [] || Cut a section of a Youtube video ||
 * 6. Go Animate Edu || [] || Comic and animated movie ||


 * IV. Technology to record voice or use computer generated voice**
 * 1. Vocaroo || [] || Simple podcast ||
 * 2. Voxopop || [] || Talk discussion board ||
 * 4. Google Voice || [] || Students call and answer ? ||
 * 5. AudioBoo || [] || Record and upload audio ||
 * V. Technology to enhance speaking and writing Presentational communication**
 * 1. Glogster || [] || Digital Poster ||
 * 2. Fotobabble || [] || “Trading cards ||
 * 3. FaceinHole || [] || Put your face in pix ||
 * 4. Blabberize || [] || Make picture talk ||
 * 5. Make Beliefs Comix || [] || Make comic strips ||
 * 6. Padlet (Wallwisher) || [] || Digital post it notes ||

(app, too) ||
 * VI. Other great tools to impact learning**
 * 1. DropBox || [] || Cloud filesharing ||
 * 2. Slideshare || [] || Share and find ppt ||
 * 3. [|Scribd] || [] || Share docs and pdf’s ||
 * 4. Quizlet || [] || Create and use flashcards ||
 * 5. Textivate- || [] || Change a text into a game ||
 * 6. Remind101 || [] || Safe way to text students and parents ||
 * 7. Socrative-reponse system for quizzes || [] || Response system for quizzes ||
 * 8. Layar || [] || Augmented reality-layer urls, etc. on pix ||
 * 9. QR code generator || [] || ke qr codes-use “static” for free ||
 * 10. Duolingo || [] || language learning gamified
 * 11. TES || [] || amazing amount of resources and activities for many languages ||


 * VII. Apps**
 * 1. Neoreader-one of many qr code readers || [] ||
 * 2. Layar-Augmented Reality || [] ||
 * 3. Apps for Language learning || [] (thanks to Melinda Larson) ||