The Global Classroom

One teacher compares his students' use of Twitter between multiple sections of his classes.

KMBC channel 9 from Kansas City, includes video from the news broadcast

Net Smartz is a site targeting teens about internet safety. Teacher materials also available.

Free student curriculum

Shared by Stacy Behmer, GWAEA, webinar

Definition of cyber-bullying

tips on using the Teacher Accounts

One way to save YouTube videos to your computer.

A PowerPoint show highlighting several uses for YouTube in the FL classroom. Interesting links, some good ideas. Focused on Spanish

I was thrilled to be invited to present at the Social Media Workshop organized by the Language Acquisition Resource Center at San Diego State University. Here are the slides from today's presentation: You can download the handouts from the session here. Check out the recording of the session, too.

Abstract This presentation introduced Skype and how it can be used to: 1) connect teachers with other professionals - and save on long distance charges - even internationally 2) empower language teachers and tutors 3) give presentations and workshops 4) be a stepping stone to using more sophisticated technology in the classroom. It was noted that for those who are new to using technology in the language learning classroom, Skype is an effective way to experiment with technology, while minimizing the risk of things going wrong. Using Skype can help teachers improve their technology literacy and increase their confidence using technology in the language learning classroom. It provides an excellent stepping stone for those who are not entirely "fluent" with more sophisticated technologies.

If you're looking for a school or classroom for your students to partner with, there's no place like the World Wide Web. "People need to get out there and form an online presence," says high school French teacher Toni Theisen. There are online communities everywhere just waiting to be blasted with your callout for a sister classroom.