Facilitating+Language+Production+in+the+Lingt+Classroom

media type="custom" key="19301766" align="left" toc // In this session, we will explore language production in the target language, both written and oral through the use of the online Lingt Classroom. // = = = =

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Session Objectives =


 * To demonstrate a quick, easy, and affordable tool for guided speaking and writing practice.
 * To explore the oral and written feedback option in Lingt.
 * To explore the affordances and limitations of Lingt.
 * To design an activity that uses one or several of Lingt's classroom features.

= Standards Targeted = > Standards for Foreign Language Learning - The Five C's > National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)

= Agenda = > I. Show One - Demonstration of a TPACK based activity > II. Teach One - Learning and exploring Lingt > III. Reflection > IV. Do One - Design your own TPACK based activity >

I. Show One
> ** A. Brainstorm **



> ** B. Classroom Examples **



II. Teach One
> ** A. First Steps **


 * Go to Lingt and sign up for a free account. Be aware of the limitations of the free account. Pro accounts are relatively inexpensive.
 * If your school/school district is interested in using Lingt as system wide tool for language learning, contact schools@lingtlanguage.com for a specialized quote.

> ** B. Getting Started **
 * Homepage layout
 * Create an assignment. //**Topic:** **Clothing**//
 * Understand the input buttons
 * Edit an assignment
 * Due date
 * Save the assignment
 * Create a class
 * Assign the assignment to a class

> ** C. Doing the Assignment **
 * Share your class page: www.lingtlanguage///yourusername//
 * Complete each other's assignments and submit with e-mail addresses to allow for feedback

> ** D. Giving Feedback **
 * Go to assignment page
 * Check entries by assignment
 * Check entries by student and give feedback

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IV. Do One
> ** A. Develop your activity. **

> ** B. Create a discussion post with the title of your activity as subjetct line. Paste your activity in the body of the discussion post. **

> ** C. Look at each others' activities and leave comments and/or questions. **

IV. Debrief
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