LinguaFolio Update December 17, 2009
LinguaFolio standards-based self-directed formative assessment tool THAT records ongoing learner progress external summative assessment results, and provides a comprehensive view of student performance
LinguaFolio - National Information available through the National Council of State Supervisors For Languages (NCSSFL) at Checklists recently updated with support of CASLS at the University of Oregon US Department of State contacted NCSSFL for permission to utilize ‘Can Do’ statements
LinguaFolio - State Free downloads (LF, LF Jr., ESL versions) available at > Resources > LinguaFolio K-2/Novice version of ESL LinguaFolio being developed for DLI, SNS/Heritage Language Online training tutorials to be piloted in 2010 LinguaFolio Online (LFO or eLF) pilot coming soon
Recent & Ongoing Work Collect video clips of teachers, students and administrators Compile samples of LinguaFolio-like activities (hard copy and/or video) Gather samples of autonomous learning activities, such as Think-Pair-Share, KWL, exit or admit slips, LF checklists
Faye Rollings-Carter LinguaFolio Training Modules Rollings-Carter Consulting
LinguaFolio Online Training Modules 1. What is LinguaFolio? 2. Building Your Own LinguaFolio 3. LinguaFolio-Like Activities 4. Reflective Learning and Teaching in an Autonomous Environment 5. Interculturality 6. Assessments: Formative and Summative 7. Implementation: Timeline and Goal Setting
LinguaFolio Training Website Introduction Training Modules Glossary Mouse-over descriptions or additional information Video clips and responses from users Training Portfolio Checklist
Training Modules include: Goals Information Hands-on Activities Handouts Video samples Student samples Self-assessment
Benefits Accessibility 24-7 Anywhere Flexibility Individual School or district PD Department or PLC
Benefits Refreshes what you already know Enhances both teaching and learning
Ross White Educational Programs LEARN NC
DPI Accountability Conference February 17-19, 2010 LinguaFolio Overview Balanced Assessment System: Formative Assessment Use of Video Clips
Updated Timeline December 2009 Finish Simplification of Can Do Statement wording Collect pictorial representation of concepts January 2010 Face to face Meeting to review and finalize Can Do Statements for Entering and Beginning levels Final draft by January 29 February 2010 Post new version(s) on wiki Develop training for pilot Present to outside reviewers March – June 2010 Plan for pilot in Fall 2010 Collect feedback from outside reviewers
Preparation for Face to face meeting Review the E/B Can Do statements What wording would you simplify? What pictures are needed? Review other parts of the Biography What pieces should be included? How should they be modified?
Questions and Comments
Resources & Contact Information Trainings Workshops Listserv Ivanna Mann Thrower ESL/Title III Consultant Ph: Ann Marie Gunter Second Language Consultant Ph: