March 12, 2011

NEW Online Summer Course for German and Spanish Teachers and Students

To all Spanish and German teachers and Students!

Do you need a course to update your professional development? Got a computer? Get ready to experience a whole new academic challenge while adding innovative technology skills to your teaching repertoire.

Wright State University is offering to German and Spanish teachers and students a summer course taught completely online. Participants do not need to travel to campus. This class can be taken from anywhere you have access to the Internet.

Title: GER/SPN403/603 Interactive Technology: How to Create the 21st Century Classroom
Time: June 13-29, 2011 (9-12)

Objectives:
The objective of this course is to familiarize teachers, teacher candidates and students with ideas on how to use digital tools in the Spanish and German classroom. Participants will receive hands-on experience to use these tools and create digital projects they can use with their students or in the work place.

Course Highlights:

- Focus on target language (German or Spanish), culture, and pedagogy
- Teaching with Web 2.0 Technologies (free web-based applications)
- Social Media for Working and Learning (i.e.: twitter, wiki, blogs)
- Learning to Create Multi-Media Projects Discussion of 21st Century Literacy Skills
- Sharing of Creative Educational Sites and Resources
- Becoming Inspired and Creative in a Learning Community

Methods: Project-based learning in small groups; creation of lesson plans with technology components; synchronous, interactive lectures; reflection blogs; engaging discussions

Instructors: The online course is taught by two distinguished professors dedicated to quality teaching.
Participants: Spanish or German high school teachers, college students
Language: Sessions in Spanish or German with break-out sessions in English
Credit Hours: 4 (graduate or undergraduate credits)
Questions: If you are interested, please contact Dr. Nancy Broughton (nancy dot broughton at wright dot edu)

Sincerely,
Dr. Nancy Broughton
Dr. Elfe Dona

Dona, E. [AATG-L] NEW Online Summer Course for German and Spanish Teachers and Students. AATG listserv (AATG@LISTSERV.IUPUI.EDU, 24 Feb 2011).

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