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Title: Now Available: Ohio's Model Curriculum for K-12 World Languages
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From the OFLA listserv:
I am pleased to announce that Ohio’s new Model Curriculum for K-12 World Languages is now live. Access the model curriculum at this link: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-New-Learning-Standards/Foreign-Language/World-Languages-Model-Curriculum/World-Languages-Model-Curriculum-Framework. Bookmark this link for future reference, or access the tool by going to the World Language Standards webpage on the ODE website and clicking on “World Languages Model Curriculum” in the Quick Links menu on the left side of the page.
An important reminder: the model curriculum is NOT a curriculum per se. Rather, it is an adaptable tool that can guide world language educators and school districts as they design instructional lessons and local courses of study for learners of all languages and grade levels. The Model Curriculum aims to support the implementation of Ohio’s New Learning Standards for K-12 World Languages and to elaborate on the proficiency-based nature of these standards. Resources will be updated frequently to reflect the changing needs of world language educators and the most current research in our field.
We are currently beginning to plan a series of regional workshops for early this fall to formally roll-out the Model Curriculum. Stay tuned for more details on the workshop in the near future. Until then, we invite you to begin exploring and using the tool on your own at your earliest convenience! We would suggest beginning your exploration by first reading the information contained in these sections, all of which can be accessed from the entry page of the Model Curriculum:
· “How to use the Model curriculum to create courses and units;”
· “How the Model curriculum supports the standards;” and
· “Introduction to the Learning Standards”
A hearty word of thanks to all of those people who contributed to the creation of this resource. It was a collaborative effort in every way, and we at the ODE are grateful for your collective interest and contributions. A special word of thanks to the Model Curriculum Development Committee, whose insights, contributions and guidance ensured the extremely high quality of the many component parts that make up the Model Curriculum.
Many warm regards,
Ryan T. Wertz
Lead Consultant for World Languages
Office of Curriculum and Assessment
Ohio Department of Education
and
President
National Council of State Supervisors for Languages
Wertz, R. [OFLA] BREAKING NEWS: Ohio's Model Curriculum for K-12 World Languages is now live. Check it out! OFLA listserv (OFLA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU, 17 Jul 2014).
Source: OFLA
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Title: 12 Ways to Use Twitter in the Classroom: Creating a Global Classroom
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12 Ways to Use Twitter in the Classroom: Creating a Global Classroom
by Homa Sabet Tavangar
July 11, 2014
Classrooms can also go global with Twitter. Try one or more of these 12 ideas to tweet your way around the world (or close to home) with your students: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/global_learning/2014/07/12_ways_to_use_twitter_in_the_classroom_creating_a_global_classroom.html
Source: Education Week
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Title: The Ultimate Directory Of Free Image Sources
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The Edublogger has compiled an annotated list of image sources, noting subjects, resolution, license, and safety in the descriptions. Available here: http://theedublogger.com/2014/07/09/the-ultimate-directory-of-free-image-sources/
Source: The Edublogger
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Title: Infographic: How To Build a Professional Learning Community
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From http://www.edudemic.com/build-professional-learning-community/
Katie Lepi writes, “When you have a group of people who are interested in similar things as you and are collaborating, sharing ideas, and offering encouragement, advice, and constructive criticism to the group, some real magic can happen!” Read more about PLN’s and access a helpful infographic at http://www.edudemic.com/build-professional-learning-community/
Source: Edudemic
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Title: Eight Things You Should Know About Badges and Professional Development in Language Teaching
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By Julie Sykes, CASLS Director
With the emergence of innovative technologies and changing online behaviors, a variety of opportunities for professional development and documentation of learning and skills is possible. The Center for Open Educational Resources and Language Learning (COERLL) at the University of Texas - Austin has partnered with a number of organizations to document professional development and language teaching skills using open badges. Here we summarize eight key elements from this project. For more details see: http://openbadges.coerll.utexas.edu/.
- Open digital badges are "online representations of earned knowledge and skills." They can be collected and displayed to demonstrate skills and recognize achievements.
- Collections of badges can make learning visible, identify learning pathways, and create a framework for advancing professional development initiatives.
- Badges can be collected in a badge backpack. Mozilla backpack offers one place to begin your professional development collection. http://backpack.openbadges.org/backpack/login
- You can earn, create, and collect badges relevant to your own profile. This allows you to use badges with your own students as well as in your own professional development experience.
- Badges can be organized and linked to other social network and professional sites in which you participate.
- You can earn badges relevant to teaching and learning foreign languages. This includes badges from ACTFL, Connected Educators, and Language Acquisition Resource Center, among others. See InterCom Activity of the Week for guidelines on earning your own badge.
- The use of badges in education is an emerging topic of recent research. For more resources see: https://openbadges.coerll.utexas.edu/research-and-commentary.
- The use of digital badges for professional development is still new and presents a great deal of potential. Have fun exploring and expanding your collection!
In the end, it's not the badge itself that matters, but rather what it represents.
Source: CASLS Topic of the Week
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Title: Earn an Online Badge
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Online badges are one way to demonstrate accomplishments and professional development work.
Objective: To earn one badge related to foreign language educations
Resources: https://openbadges.coerll.utexas.edu/earn-badges/
Procedure:
- Go to the Open Badges Project page. https://openbadges.coerll.utexas.edu/earn-badges/
- Follow the instructions under "Getting Started" to take the Badges 101 quiz.
- After beginning your Mozilla backpack, earn one additional badge from the list of possibilities on the open badges site.
Source: CASLS Activity of the Week
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Title: Unprecedented Community College and University Partnership by Mandy Gettler, CASLS Associate Director
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Recognizing that many students begin their college language careers at community colleges and culminate their studies at four-year institutions, the University of Oregon (UO) and Lane Community College (LCC) began collaborating in August 2013 to align language curriculum and prepare students for seamlessly continuing their journey toward advanced language proficiency.
"To achieve this goal, faculty at both community colleges and four-year institutions must work and collaborate together," says Dr. Susan Carkin, Dean of the Language, Literature, and Communication Division at LCC.
UO Professor of Spanish Dr. Robert Davis, and co-leader of the collaboration along with CASLS Director Dr. Julie Sykes, agrees. "Articulated language learning sequences for learners is crucial to ensuring that they continue their studies."
CASLS has submitted a request for external grant funding to expand the partnership between LCC and UO. The project will begin with a needs analysis addressing key points of congruence and differences in the curricula and a data analysis of transfer student outcomes investigating which language level LCC students transfer into at the UO and their rate of continuing language study.
Afterwards, LCC and the UO will use the results to guide a professional development learning community among faculty members from both institutions. Dr. Sykes and Dr. Davis will co-lead the community. The group will address core challenges, which may include developing aligned curriculum, improving language pedagogy in the classroom, integrating technology, and sharing materials. Sykes and Davis will also lead the development of four professional development modules, create content and user guides for implementing similar programs across the country, and conduct two online workshops focused on community college and university collaborations.
Source: CASLS Spotlight
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Title: Mandarin Immersion Teacher Opening in Portland
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Portland Public Schools' (PPS) Mandarin Immersion Program at Woodstock Elementary School has an opening at 2nd grade. PPS offers significant professional development opportunities and supports for Dual Language Immersion teachers. Please share this posting with possible teachers.
https://employment.pps.k12.or.us/ats/job_board_frame?COMPANY_ID=00002736
Bacon, M. [LIM-A] Mandarin immersion teacher opening - Gr 2, Portland, OR. LIM-A listserv (LIM-A@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 25 Jul 2014).
Source: LIM-A
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Title: Job Opening for Full-Time Spanish Teacher, St. Mary’s Academy
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St. Mary’s Academy in Portland (http://www.stmaryspdx.org/) has an opening for a full-time Spanish teacher, starting August 22nd.
GENERAL SUMMARY: Full-time Spanish teacher needed. Capacity to teach levels 1-4. Current opening is for a Spanish 3 and 4 teacher. Some flexibility in course assignments may be possible dependent on experience. This full-time position includes a Teacher Advisory/homeroom and in-house substitution. All full-time faculty positions include extra duties.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors or Master’s degree in Secondary Education, Current Oregon Licensure required: Initial I/II, Continuing or Standard Teaching License, Spanish endorsement.
Application Guidelines: Please download an application from www.stmaryspdx.org. Send completed application, Letter of Inquiry, resume and professional references to: Alena Kelly, Assistant Principal for Academics, St. Mary’s Academy, 1615 SW 5th Ave., Portland, OR 97201. No phone calls, please.
Source: COFLT
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Title: Book: Manual of Language Acquisition
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From http://www.degruyter.com/view/product/186395?format=G
Manual of Language Acquisition
Edited by Christiane Fäcke
Published by de Gruyter
This manual contains overviews on language acquisition and distinguishes between first- and second-language acquisition. It also deals with Romance languages as foreign languages in the world and with language acquisition in some countries of the Romance-speaking world. This reference work will be helpful for researchers, students, and teachers interested in language acquisition in general and in Romance languages in particular.
Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.degruyter.com/view/product/186395?format=G
Source: de Gruyter
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