January 22, 2013
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This is an edited edition of a previous post just in time for Semester 2… It’s almost the start of Semester 2 for me and once again I face new classes. I am fortunate that I teach all Japanese classes … Continue reading
January 14, 2013
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What better way to use technology in the language classroom than in a final class video. For example, each year my Gr12 students do a group ‘drama’ video project. Students use their own cameras, or borrow from the library, to … Continue reading
January 3, 2013
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This post is inspired by the latest from my #langchat colleague Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell’s excellent blog “Musicuentos” – Gracias for the inspiration! Ah – the new year. A fresh start and a time to both reflect and look ahead. It is … Continue reading
December 19, 2012
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There is a lot written about documenting student learning. How do we capture what happens as they acquire knowledge? But these days there is another person who is learning in the room – me. With a new focus on authentic … Continue reading
December 11, 2012
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In my quest to interject more ‘meaningful’ communication between my students I now often start my classes with a ‘Question, or questions, of the Day’. These are in the target language and on a pdf file that I project to … Continue reading
December 4, 2012
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This is an occasional update as I endeavor to use Evernote for my teaching this year… I am into my 4th month as an Evernote-r and the journey has not been without its ‘fits and starts’ as I adapt to … Continue reading
November 19, 2012
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This is a follow-up to my post on authentic assessment using rubrics. One of the best things about consistent use of a rubric is students’ understanding of how they are being marked. A steady criteria is key. Last week my … Continue reading
November 14, 2012
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Last spring I wrote about “Learning to Love the Phone” in my Japanese MFL class. It has been a journey for me from banned item to ubiquitous tool. As I wrote before I have a simple rule. It is out … Continue reading
November 5, 2012
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Like many language teachers I often use a story to illustrate a particular theme in a unit. I choose to use a story from the textbook – as it dovetails nicely. But what to do once it is read? How … Continue reading
October 30, 2012
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The other day a colleague, looking at my QR codes for my student video/vocab links said “I’m so glad that I’m retiring in 3 years so I don’t have to do any tech etc. in class!”. I was dumbfounded. … Continue reading