1. Teaching with Technology
In the
foreign
language
classroom

2. FL Program at SEM
• Spanish and French
• Three year requirement
• Core levels
– introductory
– intermediate
– advanced
• AP Spanish and French Language and Culture
• Post-AP Senior Electives
• Immersion program
• Tablet program and SMART board equipped rooms
• Our goal
– producing fluent speakers
– well-versed in the culture of all the regions where French and
Spanish are spoken

3. Four target areas
Production Comprehension
• Speaking • Listening
• Writing • Reading

4. Traditional speaking approaches
• in-class discussion
• reading of texts out loud
• repetition of teacher prompts
• role playing games
• debate
• ALL DONE IN THE CLASSROOM

5. Applying technology to speaking
• L
Link to Sophie’s video on YouTube

6. Voicethread
• Program website
• Sample Voicethread from an
Intermediate Spanish class

7. Applying technology to listening
• Authentic materials
– music
– videos and films
– newscasts
– native speaker recordings
• Lyrics Training
• Listening comprehension practice in
class and at home
• Students answer comprehension
questions based on the listening activity

8. Applying technology to reading
• Authentic materials
– news
– blogs
– Yahoo! Answers
• Comprehension and discussion
activities done in class or at home
(using Audacity or Voicethread)

9. Applying technology to writing
• Traditional workbook exercises, fill in
the blank activities
• Online grammar exercises
– QUIA web
– Study Spanish
• Google Sites
• Google Drive

10. Closing remarks
• Instant access to materials and
feedback
• Environmentally friendly
• Materials can be backed up and
reused
• Students can self and peer correct
• Strengthens all four skills:
reading, writing, listening and
speaking