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 > 21st Century Teaching and Learning practices require students to communicate, collaborate, and publish projects in social networking environments. In this exciting course participants will learn how to set up a portfolio-based Wiki that allows for authentic collaboration through shared calendars, collaborative websites, shared online documents, and discussion forums. In addition to management, participants will explore the following tools: ** GOALS ** :
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 * media type="custom" key="4074667" width="108" height="131" || * **OVERVIEW** :
 * ** [|Webspiration] ** – Traditionally known as Inspiration, this online visual thinking tool allows for the capturing of ideas, organizing of information, diagram processing and the structuring of clear, concise written documents from any location.
 * ** Wikispaces ** – The most user-friendly Wiki creation site that allows for easy integration of third party java based applications and portfolio creation
 * ** [|Google Docs] ** – utilizes templates to create written assignments in a collaborative fashion
 * ** [|Google Presentations] ** – utilizes templates to create collaborative exit projects enhanced with gadgets and video
 * ** [|Google Spreadsheets] ** – utilizes Google forms to create self-grading quizzes as portfolio assessments, and allows data to be converted into exportable graphs.
 * **[|Google Calendar]**– as a means of organizing and keeping everyone informed of upcoming assignments and events.
 * ** [|Blogger] ** – as means of communicating to students and parents
 * ** Powermedia Plus ** – houses a library of video resources aligned to NYS curriculum and standards
 * ** [|Voki & Odiogo] ** as avatar/text-to-speech features that enhance Blog entries and Wikis
 * ** [|Cooltext] ** – adds a creative flair to website pages without graphic design expertise ||
 * = **Technology Goals:**
 * To demonstrate why instructional technology and collaboration tools can positively affect both teaching and learning.
 * To demonstrate how global collaboration tools can improve educational practices and to give participants web tools they can use to deliver 21st century curriculum methodologies.
 * To ensure that participants gain the knowledge and ability to use Google Apps among other tools that enhance the learner's ability to create interactive student portfolios and exit projects in a social networking environment.
 * To equip participants with the confidence and skills to try strategies after each session and compile all tools into a comprehensive online portfolio for immediate use and access.
 * Google Docs
 * Google Presentation
 * iGoogle
 * SMARTboard
 * Blogger
 * SKYPE
 * WikiSpaces
 * Webinspiration
 * WebQuests
 * Cultural Movie Clips
 * VoiceThread ||
 * [[image:ComputerLab.jpg width="224" height="165" align="center"]] || **Language Lab:
 * Students will have class in the Language Laboratory approximately every 12 days. The Tower Foundation provided the funds necessary and serves as a motivational/effective tool that enables students to focus on developing the four modalities. This lab is open to all students before school and throughout the school day. ||
 * [[image:goal.jpg width="209" height="143" align="center"]] || Goals of the program:**
 * Students will be able to develop skills which are essential to communicating effectively in the target language
 * Students will be able to develop an understanding and an appreciation for other cultures and their influence on our culture
 * Students will be able to refine the four language skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing ||
 * [[image:spanish-food.jpg width="225" height="222" align="center"]] || **Topics:
 * Personal Identification
 * Health and Welfare
 * Leisure Time
 * Shopping and Clothing
 * Food and Meal Taking
 * Public and Private Services
 * Travel and Vacations
 * Family Life
 * Professions
 * House and Home ||
 * Resources:** ||
 * [[file:Help.Wikispaces.K-12_Getting_Started_Handout_2-Page.pdf]] ||