PowerspeaK 12 Teacher Training Part 2 NYC iZone – 10/9/12

Goal Maximize students’ world language learning

Who are your students?

Program Goals Common Program Goals Explore world language Expand course offerings Offer course credit Fulfill graduation requirement Common Program Goals Explore world language Expand course offerings Offer course credit Fulfill graduation requirement

Continuum of Implementation Options CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION BLENDED LEARNING FULLY ONLINE Continuum of Implementation Options

Needs Analysis and Implementation Plan Program Goals Implementation Details  Languages/Grades  Timeframe  Instructional Setting  Program Use Schedule Grading Monitoring Performance Communication Student Work Expectations Program Goals Implementation Details  Languages/Grades  Timeframe  Instructional Setting  Program Use Schedule Grading Monitoring Performance Communication Student Work Expectations Student Use Plan

Agenda  General Program Review Teacher Functionality Grade book and Grading Modifying Assignments Supporting Student Learning Off-line activities to support learning Issues that Undermine Success Student Orientation Q&A / Next Steps  General Program Review Teacher Functionality Grade book and Grading Modifying Assignments Supporting Student Learning Off-line activities to support learning Issues that Undermine Success Student Orientation Q&A / Next Steps

Access from D2L Once students enter their D2L desktop, click on the Powerspeak link under “My Courses.”

Access from D2L

What course will you offer? 30 courses across 5 languages Elementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh School Spanish 1, 2 Spanish I, II, III, AP French 1, 2 French I, II, III German 1, 2 German I, II Latin 1Latin 1, 2Latin I, II Chinese 1, 2Chinese I, II Complete online course curriculum with instructional material, interactive activities, and graded assignments

Default Course Structure Year long course =180 lessons per course. Each lesson = 35 to 55 minutes 5 lessons in a unit (Monday - Friday) Unit pattern/weekly cycle

Curriculum Guides/Scope and Sequence Overview and Course Objectives  Aligned to National (ACTFL) standards Recurring Content described Scope and Sequence

Access to PD Website

Student Home Page

Teacher home page!

Powerspeak Training Part 1 Review Basic Navigation Activity Types Messaging Unlocking Activities Curriculum Elements Classroom Properties Calendar Assignment List What happens when a Start Date is added?

Classroom Properties – what changes will you make? Classroom Properties Assignment List Calendar Grade book

Grading Assignments Monitoring Student Work Supporting Struggling Students

Grade from the home page!

Grade book: Monitor Class Progress Course calendar has dates (Start Date set in Classroom Properties) Course calendar does not have dates (Start Date set in Classroom Properties)

Student Grade book (with calendar dates)

Student Grade book (with no calendar dates)

Supporting Struggling Students Ongoing Monitoring and Communication is Key!

Assignment Modification Assignment List with –Calendar with dates Assignment List with –Calendar with NO dates DEMO

Student Orientation Steps for Success  Set world language learning goals 2.Know due dates, work expectations, and consequences 3.Complete activities sequentially, and on time 4.Take notes; keep a journal 5.Repeat practice activities as needed 6.Monitor my progress 7.Know when and who to ask for help 8.Practice with others whenever I get a chance 9.Adhere to netiquette policy and acceptable use policy

What is your goal? What is my goal? Complete you goal statement I will complete my (name of course, language and level) online course by the indicated end date of (date when you need to complete all course assignments) with a passing grade of (your target grade for the course) or higher.

Success Step 2 Important course dates: Start date Midterm date Final date End or Locking date 2. Know due dates, work expectations, and consequences

Questions?

Thank you What are your next steps?