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Use of Technology in a Heritage Language Program. Presented by: Oscar Eduardo Oquendo -Website Address –. Click on the Picture for Introductory Video. The Office of Culture, Language and Art (O.L.C.A). Part of the School district of Philadelphia Promotes Culture and Art in the District
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Use of Technology in a Heritage Language Program Presented by: Oscar Eduardo Oquendo -Website Address – Click on the Picture for Introductory Video
The Office of Culture, Language and Art (O.L.C.A) • Part of the School district of Philadelphia • Promotes Culture and Art in the District • In charge of different programs • E.S.O.L • Heritage Language • Bilingual Education
What is Heritage Language Program? • Part of O.C.L.A • Promotes the learning of different languages in Elementary Schools • Spanish • Russian • Chinese • Cambodian • Promotes Unity among a diverse group of students • Inclusion to English Language Learners (ELL)
Let’s Learn Numbers 1-10 in Spanish One-Uno Two-Dos Three-Tres Four-Cuatro Five-Cinco Six-Seis Seven-Siete Eight-Ocho Nine-Nueve Ten-Diez
What parents should know about Education in U.S? • All information is available online • No Child Left Behind • Office of English Language Acquisition • U.S Department of Education • PA department of Education • Resources for parents -school projects
Cyber-Teacher resources • Everything from lesson plans to extensive research • The internet allows teachers to: • Share ideas • Find Lesson Plans • Open to the world Education on one click
Using Technology in Heritage Classroom • PowerPoint Presentations • Computer Software • Language Translators • Online Pen-pals • In-Class Research
Cyber-Student resources • Search Engines • E-mail • Instant Messenger • Online Database
Any Questions??? Do you think is important to have Heritage Programs in every school?
The foundations for my presentation • Research Paper • Internet Address Book (IAB) • Website Evaluations