Final Reaction

So far, the most useful resource for me has been the online video resources. As a language teacher, it used to be difficult to find authentic materials for the students to use. With the technology today, students can see commercials, movie clips, news broadcasts, and music in the target language. It makes learning a second language more "real" and exciting for them. I want my students to hear other francophone speakers in order to hear the various dialects and help them improve their listening skills and overall comprehension of the language.

I believe that I will also use my delicious account, as well as begin more blogging as a way to communicate with my students, and facilitate discussion outside of the classroom.

Wikis

I really like the idea of kids being able to post their work and have their peers evaluate and reflect upon one another's work. When first starting out, I think we'll have to have a very candid dialogue about what is appropriate and what is not and how to offer constructive criticism. I think it gives the kids a chance to put themselves out there, and feel a bit safer doing so. This is wonderful preparation for college, and while in "real world".