1. IMPLEMENTING BLAST IN THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOM Ana Vásquez Karina Romero

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

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

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

5. 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.

6. 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!

7. 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

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

9. 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.