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Videos and exercises in a number of programs for learning German. Could be used as supplementary exercises and activities at various levels. Pegged to European Reference Framework, which aligns rather closely to ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.

Also referenced as "GLOSS" programs. Audio programs with limited graphics and with exercises for independent learners, in many languages. Could be used to support classroom instruction or special projects on a limited basis. Primarily geared to adult learner.

An informative 5 minute video for those of us for which this is a new idea.  Also has helpful tips for creating own PLN

This site provdies activites for a pletohora of languages for beginning languages learners.

Custom worksheets, games and other resources

TV Episodes for FL language learners The episodes are available in German, French and Spanish. This website includes episode transcripts. Liscense priviliges must be purchased

German resources from Nancy Thuleen, Professor at the University of Wisconsin. Great resources include culture, links etc. Explore German 100 and 200 levels

an interesting view on changing education.

A list of the top 100 blogs (and more) that have to do with education 

create and share screen casts from power points, flip charts, smart boards for example. Add a short recap of your lesson and upoload to share with absent students or as a study guide.

Storybird is a visual storytelling community. A global hub of readers, writers, and artists of all ages. Students and teachers can make, read, and share short, visual stories with an easy-to-use tool. Teachers and students can select artwork, drag and organize photos, and add your own text to create beautiful digital stories. These creations can then be published on the web with adjustable privacy settings and with the option to allow comments, which is perfect for teachers to encourage student collaboration. In addition, there is the option to create a classroom account. You can sign up for free or consider an upgrade to a paid account. World Language teachers can create stories for their students to read and share online. Students can also read or create short visual stories to share with their teacher and their peers.

Here's a list of iPad and iPhone apps for learning Spanish - all are free.

The 'flipped' FL class and the technologies that can be used.  More props for digital story telling, blogs, Google apps Twitter, VoiceThread, and more. 

Links to places on the Web that allow students to practice digital media literacy

An online Web 2.0 tool for creating and sharing student and teacher created books. Great for the world languages classroom.

Ursula - I had Storybird as one of the choices my students could use for creating a children's story. They loved it.

Paper.li provides a forum for students to find TL newspaper articles and publish an online class newspaper. This could be used with upper-level students to expose them to news and authentic language materials, and allow them to create based on their interests.

Lingro is an online dictionary tool that allows users to link any URL address or uploaded document and have all words be linked to the available dictionaries in 11 languages. Once the URL address or document is linked to the Lingro dictionaries every word becomes "clickable" and linked to the program's dictionary to view either a definition in English or a translation in the other languages. This site can be used by World Language teachers and students in a variety of ways to encourage reading comprehension in L2. For teachers use, Lingro can be used for created guided practice activities with L2 readings, such as in an online newspaper or uploaded document. The teacher guides students through the target vocabulary to be learned and promote the discussion of its context use and correct translation. For student use, vocabulary lists can be created with the click of a button which can later be reviewed as flashcards or word lists with examples of use in contextual sentences. This tool aids learners with a quick reference for the meaning of words without having to interrupt a lesson or reading exercise for lengthy amounts of time.