I teach in a public World Language Magnet School. My students come from every corner of the city; some take the bus; others are dropped off by their parents, and those who live nearby walk to school. Our student body is richly diverse. We have students from many ethnic backgrounds. We have African American, European American, Asian, and Latino students. But the most important thing is that no matter, their cultural or ethnic heritage or where they live, they take Spanish as a World Language. Students are quite well integrated into a strong learning community and work well together. Even though they are spread out in a big city, when they come to school they all are the students of a public school, which is well-known for its high academics and World Language centered curriculum.
My Project
Technology is the route of the future. Every student needs to have access to technology to better prepare themselves for their future where technology will be the number one tool for success. By providing them with a Chromebook in the classroom, students will master the tools necessary to acquire language skills and integrate technology seamlessly to equip themselves for the global economy of tomorrow. Using technology in the classroom to prepare their projects, research, and to learn the importance of technology in a World Language Classroom is a step to a better future.
Technology is an important tool in every subject.
In the case of Spanish, it allows students to readily access cultural and linguistic dimensions of language study. I also allows them to listen to authentic sounds of the language as well as practice their own verbal and writing skills. In a shrinking world, where mastering technology and world language skills provides key advantages, my students will be better prepared and more competitive to provide leadership in our society. The use of technology in the classroom will make their learning richer, and bring our classroom up to date in learning expectations
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