IMPLEMENTING BLAST IN THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOM Ana Vásquez Karina Romero

AGENDA 1. Introduction to implementing BLAST in your classroom 2. Stations 3.Closing Activity

TYPICAL DAY IN MY CLASSROOM  Do Now  Direct Instruction and note-taking  3 stations  Exit slip, game, or closing activity

STATIONS Technology Textbook/Vocabulary/Grammar/Project Small group checking for understanding with teacher

STATIONS  Can be formatted any way you want!  Independent, Collaborative, Direct Instruction  Independent, Independent, Direct Instruction  The idea is for each group to focus on one aspect of content.

SOME IDEAS FOR STATIONS  Quiz or test  Grammar or vocabulary activities  Listening or viewing for comprehension station  Whiteboard work with teacher  Textbook activities  Individual or group presentations  Games  Paired Conversations  Drill and kill!

TECHNOLOGY IDEAS  Vocabulary Powerpoints  Online resources for vocabulary or grammar practice  Online versions of textbooks (Exprésate)  Research on Culture  Prepare reports using laptops  Make videos of commercials, conversations, role-playing

CLOSING STATIONS  Exit Slip (1 question for each station)  Quiz  Test  Journal Entry  Self evaluation  Game such as $10,000 pyramid, Jeopardy

SOME TIPS  Make instructions clear and simple, either on digital agenda or in writing.  Establish routines and expectations!  Have group leaders that can be the go to persons in each group in case there are any questions.  Always hold the students accountable for station work. For example, journal entry or exit slips, worksheets, checklists.