Overcoming Space and Time

1. Overcoming Space and Time Creating a Web-Enhanced Spanish Classroom Lynette Daig CEP812

2. The Underlying Problem Classes are at, or near, their maximum capacity of 33 students We reduced the number of school days by adding an average of 2 minutes a day to each class

3. The Inequity of the Problem Some students hardly ever participate in class Freshmen boys are suffering the most

4. The Compounded Problem Most parents do not speak Spanish External resources don�t take into account differences in textbook vocabulary

5. The Proposed Solution

6. Why It Will Be Effective Opportunity to Learn Supportive Environment Thoughtful Discourse Individualization of Instruction

7. Opportunity to Learn Students have more opportunity to learn, practice and review Student participation can extend beyond the classroom Student learning and practice is no longer bound be access to text or teacher

8. Supportive Environment On-line learning helps build the learning community Students have time to prepare their responses in advance Students have less anxiety since the class is not staring at them Teachers can support and encourage individual learning without drawing the attention of the rest of the class

9. Thoughtful Discourse Discussion prompts require students to apply their current and old vocabulary and skills Students read and respond to each other�s comments Allows students time to process before responding

10. Individualization of Instruction Students can learn at a time and location that fits their style Students can participate in the discussions that interest them Students that need extra help can take advantage of the review activities

11. Project Implementation Hot Potato � To develop self-tests and activities. Click on the icon at the right to find out more.

12. Evaluation Determine levels of student participation and measure against goal standards Student survey of participation and Manhattan Teacher reflection and analysis of preparation time