April+11

=AGENDA for April 11, 2008=

=Feedback on Cherice's work?=


 * Feedback on wikis in world languages paper (//Click join this space, then you can add your feedback directly on these pages (or in the discussion forum of each page)//
 * Language Links - Make suggestions re: the description of how we have used the wiki in class in the discussion forum (or directly on the page)
 * Transformations - How do you think using the wiki has influenced my teaching, your learning, your understanding, or our relationships with one another?
 * Student Comments - What are your thoughts on the pros and cons of using the wiki as part of our class (especially things you think students or teachers who are new to wiki use might want to know)?
 * Assessment - Provide your evaluation of the paper by completing the survey on this page or commenting in the discussion forum

=9:10 - 9:30 - Housekeeping=


 * What did we decide on Convocation? Post your ideas here.
 * Submit portfolios for Cherice to grade while the class is engaged in other activities.
 * Making the shift from grammar to pedagogical strategies - A brief list
 * Designing effective worksheets - A handout
 * Anything else? If so, I'll expand the time we have for this segment of class

BAZOOKA BUBBLEGUM SONG FROM BRIDGET :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmXTLbGl8rE --also posted here user:decortem

= = = = =9:30 - 10:30 - Student-focused Video Reviews= //Bring your videos to class for this activity. I will provide instructions re: what to do with them during class.//


 * Form groups
 * Create "videocase"
 * Work on thinking template

= = = = = = =10:30 - 10:45 - Break=

=10:45 - 12:00 - Teaching Demos= //Please sign up if you have not yet done one. I'll adjust the time depending on how many people sign up.// An art-based activity that can be adapted for any level and any language. user:armst156 Activity to practice direct object pronouns user:AmyBas Review/Practice with Time user:decortem The verb IR in the preterite user:srtabainbridge Color by number activity for verb conjugations user:burgeramy Comparatives & Superlatives user:gabybutcher
 * This is the handout that I had for students***[[file:Tú fuiste un muchacho malo.doc]]

=Swap Shop=

//Post your activities to the page listed above (or to Angel) and then put the title of the activity and your signature below so we know to check the page.//

Sentence/Dialogue Strips - posted on the Swap Shop page user:blitzsar Matamoscas Grammar Variation user:srtabainbridge (Plus I never mentioned on the schedule the other things I posted... A "monster" project, and Vocab study guide)

Internet Cultural Lesson on Mariachi singers user:senorastafford

=Assignments Due Today=


 * Professional Portfolios (a.k.a. Show What You Know Projects) Due
 * Teaching Demos (we need to do as many of these today as we can)
 * Bring your videotapes to show in class

=Reference=


 * Due Dates
 * Spring 2008 Assignment Checklist
 * Course Syllabus [[file:TE 804 Syllabus 2008.doc]]

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