Create 4.1.2 Principles of Building Portable Learning Objects

Learning Objects that are portable, engaging for the learner and reusable generate a higher return on investment (ROI) for all stakeholders in an online learning environment.

As mentioned in my previous post, the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) is the standard bearer for World Language learning.

STANDARD: Connections -  Standard 3.1 Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language

 Activity 1

Corridos sin Fronteras = Ballads without Borders
http://www.corridos.org

 
On this Smithsonian website, you will find information about the “corridos” with reading and listening materials and even a section where you can compose your own “corrido!” (Think passionate country song.)

“Corridos” are narrative songs that chronicle the history of the “corridor/a,” a person who made his/her passage out West, territory that was originally owned by Mexico. “Corridos” tell the stories of the Mexico cowboys and cowgirls in song form.  

1)Learn – select a video to learn about different aspects of the “Corridos”

2)Listen – choose a “Corrido” and see the lyrics in Spanish and English, sing along!

3)Write – compose your own “corrido,” music samples and examples are showcased

Be sure to have your “Corrido” Project Guide that was posted in the News Update when we have our synchronous session on Monday at 7pm EST. We will have a Q&A about the project details.

Nos vemos pronto,

Sra. Westall ;-)

 


Activity 2, Part 1
The Spanish 3 short story is from an Creative Commons educational site. I've placed the unaltered story in document form for easy access and portability. Students can print document and take manual notes or use the highlight feature and take virtual notes as they read the story. This option allows the student "to touch the screen" (on a simplistic basis to interact with the content). Only page of 1 of 4 is posted.

 

Activity 2, Part 2

A bank is provided. Students look up these words and/or create their own customized vocabulary lists. The goal is for students to interact with words uniquely challenging to them as individuals. This will vary from student to student. Please see the  page titled "Palabras y expresiones útiles/Useful Words and Phrases."