Technology in the Spanish Classroom A Look at Integrating Technological Tools

Contents Introduction What is a Network? Don Quijote site Resources The Teacher’s Corner Resources Teacher BlogsResources Teacher Blogs Profesores de español Collaboration How can these networks help? Innovative Ideas and Sharing References

Introduction Technology in the Spanish classroom creates a learning environment that is both engaging and fun. Students can interact with students from Spanish-speaking countries and learn the culture, dialects, and practice language skills. Teachers can collaborate with other Spanish teachers and share ideas, methods, and activities. The advantages of using technology in a Spanish classroom are endless.

WHAT IS A NETWORK? According to Wordnet.com: it is an interconnected system of things or people.

Don Quijote The Don Quijote site has much to offer both students and teachers. It provides fun interaction and tools to help Spanish students become successful learners

Resources The following tools engage students and provides help for Spanish students: Spanish Games Joke of the Day Spanish Sayings Verb Conjugator Spanish Lessons Lyrics of Spanish songs Language Dictionaries Spanish Blog

THE TEACHER’S CORNER Provides educators opportunities to collaborate

Resources Grammar History Lesson Plans Pronunciation Forum Activities Materials Photos and Videos The resources available to Spanish teachers are very helpful. They create opportunities for sharing and support:

Profesores de español site Translation: Spanish Professors The site to share and learn new tricks for Spanish teachers The resources to incorporate technology in a Spanish Classroom on this site are endless.

Collaboration Spanish teachers share their ideas and lessons online Play Dough™ lesson: The students created situations with Play Dough™ to practice reflexive verbs in Spanish

Teacher Blogs If teachers have blogs, they may post them on the site to share with colleagues.

How Can These Networks Help? These networks: Opens doors for Spanish students to share Teachers can collaborate and share lessons Students can practice vocabulary and grammar Enables teacher to communicate with other Spanish teachers as a support net

Innovative Ideas and Sharing Collaborative opportunities and sharing provide teachers with innovative ideas to implement technology in their classrooms and students a place to practice and share.

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