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PANEL DISCUSSIONInfusing Technology into
Learning Plans
2017 STARTALK Fall Conference
Infusing Technology into Learning Plans
App-tivities and Smartphones
2017 STARTALK Fall Conference
Infusing Technology into Learning Plans
App-tivities and Smartphones
PROBLEMPROBLEM
How do we integrate smartphones in our learning plans without losing our student´s attention?
STRATEGY and PRACTICESTRATEGY and PRACTICE
• Researched apps that were age-oriented.• Integrated Smartphones and Apps into our Learning Plans.• Developed App-tivities for our regular activities.• Built a Learning Community using a Wiki.• Educated students and teachers.
WHY SMARTPHONES?WHY SMARTPHONES?
• Integration of technology using smartphones allows for total participation.
• One on one abilities allow for the learning to be tailored to the student.
• Keeping up to date!
POTENTIAL CHALLENGESPOTENTIAL CHALLENGES
•Time constraints.
•Technological Issues.
•Learning curve for students and teachers.
•Access to necessities.
•Software updates and app changes.
PROs PROs
• Engaged students.• Fun educational outcomes.• Smooth integration of activities and technology.• Easier transition from comprehensible input to comprehensible
output in activities and final project.
CONsCONs
• Time consuming.• Learning curves.• Technological issues.• Possibility of distraction.
Student´s ExamplesStudent´s Examples
BITMOJI APP
FACE SWAP - SNAPCHAT
TELLAGAMI APP
PBWIKI WEBSITE AND BITMOJI
PANEL DISCUSSIONInfusing Technology into
Learning Plans
The Use of Technology
at Hunter Chinese STARTALK to
Build a Post-summer Program
STARTALK Fall 2017 Meeting Portland, Oregon
November 4, 2017
Der-lin ChaoHunter College, CUNY
Several Questions to Consider Before Adopting
or Designing a Technology Product:
• Can it enhance aspects of teaching and address
hard-to-solve learning difficulties?
• Does the product have a design that is accessible
and acceptable by the majority of teachers and
students?
• Will it have a broad impact on teaching and
learning? Will it be useful in the long run?
• Will it benefit a wide range of users?
• Does it have low maintenance costs? Is it easy to
update?
Hunter Has Been Developing Online
Technology Since 2009
• Recruited volunteer or paid developers
• Recruited volunteer or paid students/interns
• Hired language teachers who know computer
programming
• Engaged language teachers who are
interested in technology
• Held weekly online tech meetings faithfully
Technology Can Help Students Overcome
Learning Difficulties and Extend Out of Class
Learning
Language Learning Challenges: Tones, pronunciation, characters, measure words, and more
Technology Solutions: Designed a wealth of web-based Flash materials to address these issues and put the materials into a Resources Bank; adopted useful tools online.
Make Quality Instruction Accessible for
Learners
Problem: Students in the STARTALK program wanted to continue learning the language after the summer.
Solution: Offer online one-on-one post-summer program.
Problem: No synchronous platform and learning
management system suitable for language learning.
Solution: Build a learning management system and Live
Classroom.
Chinese for All
Live Classroom
Who Has Used These Tools?
• STARTALK students and teachers (2009-2017)
and Flagship students (2011-2017) at Hunter
• Partner school students (Hunter High School,
Frederick County Catholic School, Jericho School
District, and several STARTALK programs)
Challenge: Technology Advances
Constantly
New Problems with Technology: Flash is not supported by iOS. Users need to download software to view pages.
Solutions: (Work in Progress)
1: Convert Flash materials to HTML5
2: Design mobile Apps: Concentration Game with content management system: Link
3: Chinese For All (mobile version) and Live
Classroom App Version: Link
Please Join Us at the Application Workshop
• How to overcome technology issues to offer an
successful online post-summer program.
• Learn more about proven technology resources and
excellent collaboration opportunities for your 2018
online post-summer program.
Application Workshop
Time: 11:15am-12:30pm
Location: Broadway I, Plaza Level
Workshop Leaders: Der-lin Chao, Bing-Ying Hu,
Ming-Ying Li, and Bo Hao
PANEL DISCUSSIONInfusing Technology into
Learning Plans
2017 STARTALK Fal l Conference
Excite young startalkers with technology & feedback
2017 STARTALK Fal l Conference
Excite young startalkers with technology & feedback
Chinese STARTALK Immersion Academy
Jacqueline Rodriguez & Megan Payne
SESSION OUTCOMES SESSION OUTCOMES
•I can describe ideas for integrating technology and make
practical suggestions for integrating technology for
engagement.
•I can embed one or more digital tools to my program.
Tell Domain
• Learning Tools
STARTALK Principles
• Facilitating a Learner-Centered Classroom
• Adapting & using Age-Appropriate Authentic Materials
Focus Strand
• Infusing Technology into Learning Plans
• Infuse technology into lesson plans:
–Promotes student centered classroom
–Provides immediate feedback
•LinguaFolio alternative
•One-to-one devices
WHY THIS SESSION?WHY THIS SESSION?
YOUR SOLUTION/TOOL/STRATEGYYOUR SOLUTION/TOOL/STRATEGY
• iPads + 4 simple tools
– Tool 1: Seesaw
– Tool 2: Book Creator
– Tool 3: Padlet
– Tool 4: Green Screen
Seesaw App
Seesaw App
Student created Book Creator
PadletPadlet
Student Sample Share your learning using this link!
• https://padlet.com/srtarodriguez/9
wanjf1bhlx0
Student created
Green Screen
LESSONS LEARNEDLESSONS LEARNED
•Step 1: Know the tech you have available to you
•Step 2: Identify the tools you plan to use. No more than four.
•Step 3: Train teachers to use each app.
•Step 4: Teach students using step by step modeling.
POTENTIAL PROBLEMSPOTENTIAL PROBLEMS
•Tip 1: Have a plan B for when tech doesn’t work.
•Tip 2: Have purpose for the tool.
•Tip 3: Follow the students lead.
CHALLENGESCHALLENGES
•Training teachers
•Having a plan B when it does not work
•Having devices and the right tools on them
BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTSBENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS
•Students are:
–Reflecting on their growth
–Getting immediate feedback
–Collaboration
•Parents are:
–Actively involved with their students learning
CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION
•Jacqueline Rodriguez
–[email protected] | @WSERodriguez
•Megan Payne
–[email protected] |@Senorita_Payne
•www.Bluevalleyk12.org
• https://sites.google.com/view/bvstartalk
PANEL DISCUSSIONInfusing Technology into
Learning Plans
Infusing Technology into Your Learning PlansJulie M. Sykes
University of Oregon
Pedagogy first.
Explicit attention
to the why.
Flexibility in use.
What is the impact of this tool on teaching and learning?
Pedagogy first.
LFO Overview
Explicit attention
to the why.
Why STARTALK LinguaFolio Online?
Learner empowerment via evaluation, reflection, and goal setting.
Facilitative tool for learner feedback and evidence storage.
Extension of classroom learning beyond the four walls of the classroom.
Potential for instilling an understanding of language proficiency in students
Flexibility in use.
How do I use LFO in my STARTALK program?
Keys to Success
►Set goals and engage in backwards design to meet those goals.
►Assess students in an ongoing fashion; weave LFO into the fabric of the classroom.
►Develop a proficiency-based classroom to produce adequate evidence.
►Use reflection to set new goals.
Questions?The Center for Applied Second Language Studies (CASLS) at the University of Oregon is a National Foreign Language Resource Center funded by the U.S. Department of Education under grant #P229A140004. Contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education nor imply endorsement by the federal government.
The STARTALK Program administered by the National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland supports development of LinguaFolio Online.
APPLICATIONWORKSHOP
How to Add an Online Component to Extend your 2018 Summer ProgramHunter College/City College of New York
Infusing Technology into Learning Plans
