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The FLTmag is a quarterly practice-oriented online publication dedicated to the field of foreign language technology. Our goal is to provide useful and practical information about technology integration in the classroom such as emerging technologies, interesting books, classroom projects, institutional initiatives, conferences and symposiums and language centers worldwide. We're hoping to become a public forum promoting engaged and productive discussions around burning issues in the field of language technology in the U.S. and beyond. The fltmag.com encourages a wide diversity of fact and opinion on the use of technology in language learning. The opinions expressed in the fltmag.com are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the views of the editorial team.

The FLTmag is a quarterly practice-oriented online publication dedicated to the field of foreign language technology. Our goal is to provide useful and practical information about technology integration in the classroom such as emerging technologies, interesting books, classroom projects, institutional initiatives, conferences and symposiums and language centers worldwide. We're hoping to become a public forum promoting engaged and productive discussions around burning issues in the field of language technology in the U.S. and beyond. The fltmag.com encourages a wide diversity of fact and opinion on the use of technology in language learning. The opinions expressed in the fltmag.com are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the views of the editorial team.

Some good ideas for student engagement

Rubrics are assessment tools that specifically outline how to succeed at a certain task. Although many #langchat teachers know about rubrics, there is discussion about the best ways to create and implement them in the world language classroom.

"Over the course of two years, I, along with the Burlington Public Schools tech team, had the opportunity to meet and connect with over one hundred schools. These discussions would usually involve what device works best in the classroom and how the iPad is affecting teaching and learning outcomes. Frequently this conversation focuses on the most effective hardware for teaching and learning. While this is an important decision to make, it should not be the focus. In fact, the best devices a school can employ are great teachers."

A couple of weeks ago, Samer Rabadi, Edutopia's Community Manager, started this discussion on the Community Bulletin Board: "What Does It Mean to Be a Connected Educator?" He observed that, for many of us, becoming connected educators has transformed our lives. I would certainly agree with that!

"The Web provides many tools that can play a fun and helpful role in Project Based Learning Project based learning is one of many active learning methods, providing students the opportunity to get actively involved in learning, stepping away from being passive receivers of knowledge. "PBL" often involves groups of students who work on a real-life project. Thanks to today's wealth of internet and cloud-computing technology, there are many powerful free digital tools available to teachers and students for use in a Project Based Learning environment. In this article we introduce 5 such tools, with references to web sources discussing the role these apps can play in this hands-on approach to learning."

"Making learning interactive has always been difficult for educators. Students rarely want to collaborate and get involved in discussions, because most of them are afraid of making mistakes and saying something wrong. Luckily for all of us, the emergence of technology used in classrooms has made educators able of making the learning process interactive. Blending the traditional textbooks with innovative web tools that inspire collaboration will be the wisest thing you've ever done for your students. The goal of project-based learning is to enable your students to put the things they have learned into practice and develop valuable skills through the project development. They will learn how to make priorities, manage sources, and summarize new concepts. The final goal is to enable them to understand a certain concept more easily."

What do you think? Join the discussion.

Ce matin, curieuse, j'ai voulu savoir quels étaient les livres préférés des Français. J'ai trouvé cette liste un peu vieille, elle date de 2004, mais néammoins intéressante. Apparemment, elle a pas mal circulé sur les blogs et sites Internet et provoqué des discussions, signe qu'il y a de quoi dire à la lecture de cette liste

Storytelling is an age-old art form. With Web 2.0 and the tools already available on most computers, students can use text, music, sound effects, videos, and more to create a multimedia presentation that links them to the world beyond the classroom. Storytelling has the potential to unleash creativity, engage, and motivate. Applicable across the curriculum, digital storytelling teaches students to work collaboratively and use new technologies, skills they will be required to have in the workforce of the future. This book offers an overview of digital storytelling as well as its variations, including e-portfolios, digital photo essays, and scrapblogs. The many recommendations, overviews, and explanations of digital storytelling tools, along with lists of additional digital storytelling resources, will help educators to apply this exciting technology in their classrooms. Educators will also discover the ways digital storytelling can be used for their own professional development. Digital Storytelling Guide for Educators provides detailed directions to preparation, production, and presentation, and rounds out with a discussion on creating rubrics and evaluating student work. Readers will come away with an understanding of digital stories and the tools needed to create them.

Tips for Close Reading: 1- Select Short Passages 2- Make Your Focus Intense 3- Extend Focus Through the Text 4- Students Markup the Text as They Read 5- Encourage Exploratory Discussions 6- Encourage Rereading 7- Read in Every Subject Area 8- Annotate the Text 9- Use Close Reading Marks Independently 10- Use Close Reading Strategically in Small Bites

I had the privilege to 'hangout' with Suzie Boss and Jamie McGrath to talk about PBL and how messy it can be.

A new resource from the National Capital Language Resource Center - a must read for WL teachers who are seeking to implement a true standards-based, proficiency-oriented language program.

A new resource from the National Capital Language Resource Center - a must read for WL teachers who are seeking to implement a true standards-based, proficiency-oriented language program.