Examples include approaches for using children s CD-ROMs, text reconstruction software, process writing tools, and the Internet. This Day of the Dead unit is a practical model of how websites can facilitate cultural exploration. We begin by discussing activities from initial brainstorming to creative cumulative projects. We then discuss how websites were located and effectively reorganized. Finally we consider strategies to accommodate diverse teaching environments.
Session is relevant to novice and experienced computer-users.
Model is easily adapted for other languages and language levels. Speaker utilizes PowerPoint, cached websites and sugar. Technology needs to be part of our regular classroom life. This session will focus on meaningful short assignments, based upon diverse software, which successfully support language learning. Lessons are based upon foreign language software, original templates, Hyperstudio and the Web.