1. Student Orientation for Powerspeak Courses Being a successful world language learner

2. The Language Learning Experience What is it like to learn another language? 1 1 2 2 3 3

3. It can be fun It requires a lot of practice It can lead to great benefits What is it like to learn another language?

4. Improves scores in core subjects - math and language arts 1 Improves verbal skills - in target language and English 2 Tends to improve SAT scores - each section by 100 points 3 Improves College performance - positively correlated 4 Improves memory 5 Improve Academic Performance Middleburyinteractive.com

5. Educational and Career Benefits Benefits of Learning a Second Language

6. Why? Why am I taking this course? I am taking this course because… A. I need the course credit B. I am interested in learning the language C. I think it could be fun D. It is one of the classes on my schedule E. My parents told me to F. I don’t know G. Other

7. What’s in it for me? My purpose: What is in it for me? I will benefit from this course because… A. I’ll be one step closer towards graduation B. It will lead to more job opportunities C. I enjoy learning about other cultures D. It will help me be a better student in other subjects E. I will be able to study abroad F. I will be able to talk to people who speak that language in my community G. It will be useful when I travel H. It will help me connect with my family heritage I. Other

8. 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.

9. 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

10. Success Step 2 Important course dates: Start date Midterm date Final date End or Locking date Course Structure  Units  Lessons/Day  Activities 2. Know due dates, work expectations, and consequences

11. Student Home Page Watch the Getting Started Video Create your Avatar Your course calendar may or may not have calendar due dates.

12. Success Step 3 3. Complete activities sequentially, and on time

13. Success Step 4 4. Take notes; keep a journal

14. Success Step 5 5. Repeat Practice Activities Repeat practice activities as many times as you want.

15. Success Step 6 6. Monitor Your Own Progress The progress bar will show how far along you are in the ciurse.

16. Improvement Strategies View teacher feedback

17. Success Step 7 If you are having trouble with program functionality, ask your mentor/lab teacher. 7. Know when and who to ask for help If you need help with your language assignments, contact your teacher. Send a message to your teacher

18. Speaking Activities If you experience trouble with the recording device. Go through the troubleshooting steps

19. Success Step 8 Do practice activities together. 8. Practice with others when you get a chance Speaking practice Review games

20. Participate in Conversation Cafés if they are made available to you

21. Success Step 9 9. Adhere to netiquette policy and acceptable use policy You may not use online translators

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

23. Achieve Your Goal Learning and achievement take place when there is a combination of effort, interest, and motivation. Yo hablo español Je parle français 我说中国人 Ich spreche Deutsch