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E-Portfolios: My 7th graders have all started their own E-Portfolios for their work this semester. I gave them a page on my wiki and have given them some freedom to personalize. They created Wordles using adjectives to describe themselves and then uploaded their podcasts that they created for our Olympic unit. They learned about documenting the source of images online because Wordle requires that you credit the site if you use a Wordle image. I gave them specific requirements for how to set up their page, but also told them they could personalize as long as it didn't detract from their Spanish work. I told them that navigating their site should be easy enough for their grandmothers to be able to go on and find their great examples of Spanish work with no difficulty. Some did awesome jobs. Below is a screenshot of one sample page (I edited out his real name, Spanish name Federico is still visible:
{Federico_B2.jpg}
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Los números.pptx : This Powerpoint document was created for my 7th grade first year students after they have had a short introduction to numbers. Since so many students know their numbers when they get to 7th grade from other sources, I tend to go quickly, but this activity is used on the Smartboard to review the numbers. It asks students to identify numbers in a timed activity. There are several levels so students can be successful at least in part for the activity. I selected this for that reason. I would say that this speaks to differentiated instruction in that I've created portions that will work for various levels of student ability and preparation in the same activity.
http://www.ballgame.org/main.asp: This website by the Mint Museum of Art is an offshoot of a travelling exhibit which ran in 2001 and 2002. In this website, students can investigate the Meso-American Ballgame that held a place of prominence in ancient American societies. They can explore the Meso-American world, learn about the game and even play it when they have finished their investigation. This is a great way to engage students in the culture. It has a definite hook, in that the graphics are amazing and the carrot at the end is enticing. The information is organized and easy to access. They almost learn the information without even realizing it, just to get tot he game portion of the activity. This activity is an example of authentic materials in the classroom. It is the closest you can get to the real thing in the classroom.

E-Portfolios: My 7th graders have all started their own E-Portfolios for their work this semester. I gave them a page on my wiki and have given them some freedom to personalize. They created Wordles using adjectives to describe themselves and then uploaded their podcasts that they created for our Olympic unit. They learned about documenting the source of images online because Wordle requires that you credit the site if you use a Wordle image. I gave them specific requirements for how to set up their page, but also told them they could personalize as long as it didn't detract from their Spanish work. I told them that navigating their site should be easy enough for their grandmothers to be able to go on and find their great examples of Spanish work with no difficulty. Some did awesome jobs. Below is a screenshot of one sample page (I edited out his real name, Spanish name Federico is still visible:
{Federico_B2.jpg}
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Los números.pptx : This Powerpoint document was created for my 7th grade first year students after they have had a short introduction to numbers. Since so many students know their numbers when they get to 7th grade from other sources, I tend to go quickly, but this activity is used on the Smartboard to review the numbers. It asks students to identify numbers in a timed activity. There are several levels so students can be successful at least in part for the activity. I selected this for that reason. I would say that this speaks to differentiated instruction in that I've created portions that will work for various levels of student ability and preparation in the same activity.
http://www.ballgame.org/main.asp: This website by the Mint Museum of Art is an offshoot of a travelling exhibit which ran in 2001 and 2002. In this website, students can investigate the Meso-American Ballgame that held a place of prominence in ancient American societies. They can explore the Meso-American world, learn about the game and even play it when they have finished their investigation. This is a great way to engage students in the culture. It has a definite hook, in that the graphics are amazing and the carrot at the end is enticing. The information is organized and easy to access. They almost learn the information without even realizing it, just to get tot he game portion of the activity. This activity is an example of authentic materials in the classroom. It is the closest you can get to the real thing in the classroom.

Select artifacts that represent your teaching and learning strategies. Write reflective statements for each artifact, elaborating on why it was selected and its meaning and value in the portfolio.
E-Portfolios: My 7th graders have all started their own E-Portfolios for their work this semester. I gave them a page on my wiki and have given them some freedom to personalize. They created Wordles using adjectives to describe themselves and then uploaded their podcasts that they created for our Olympic unit. They learned about documenting the source of images online because Wordle requires that you credit the site if you use a Wordle image. I gave them specific requirements for how to set up their page, but also told them they could personalize as long as it didn't detract from their Spanish work. I told them that navigating their site should be easy enough for their grandmothers to be able to go on and find their great examples of Spanish work with no difficulty. Some did awesome jobs. Below is a screenshot of one sample page (I edited out his real name, Spanish name Federico is still visible:
{Federico_B.jpg}{Federico_B2.jpg}
Los números.pptx : This Powerpoint document was created for my 7th grade first year students after they have had a short introduction to numbers. Since so many students know their numbers when they get to 7th grade from other sources, I tend to go quickly, but this activity is used on the Smartboard to review the numbers. It asks students to identify numbers in a timed activity. There are several levels so students can be successful at least in part for the activity. I selected this for that reason. I would say that this speaks to differentiated instruction in that I've created portions that will work for various levels of student ability and preparation in the same activity.
http://www.ballgame.org/main.asp: This website by the Mint Museum of Art is an offshoot of a travelling exhibit which ran in 2001 and 2002. In this website, students can investigate the Meso-American Ballgame that held a place of prominence in ancient American societies. They can explore the Meso-American world, learn about the game and even play it when they have finished their investigation. This is a great way to engage students in the culture. It has a definite hook, in that the graphics are amazing and the carrot at the end is enticing. The information is organized and easy to access. They almost learn the information without even realizing it, just to get tot he game portion of the activity. This activity is an example of authentic materials in the classroom. It is the closest you can get to the real thing in the classroom.

Select artifacts that represent your teaching and learning strategies. Write reflective statements for each artifact, elaborating on why it was selected and its meaning and value in the portfolio.
one sample page:page (I edited out his real name, Spanish name Federico is still visible:
{Federico_B.jpg}
Los números.pptx : This Powerpoint document was created for my 7th grade first year students after they have had a short introduction to numbers. Since so many students know their numbers when they get to 7th grade from other sources, I tend to go quickly, but this activity is used on the Smartboard to review the numbers. It asks students to identify numbers in a timed activity. There are several levels so students can be successful at least in part for the activity. I selected this for that reason. I would say that this speaks to differentiated instruction in that I've created portions that will work for various levels of student ability and preparation in the same activity.

Select artifacts that represent your teaching and learning strategies. Write reflective statements for each artifact, elaborating on why it was selected and its meaning and value in the portfolio.
sample page: {Federico.jpg}
{Federico_B.jpg}
Los números.pptx : This Powerpoint document was created for my 7th grade first year students after they have had a short introduction to numbers. Since so many students know their numbers when they get to 7th grade from other sources, I tend to go quickly, but this activity is used on the Smartboard to review the numbers. It asks students to identify numbers in a timed activity. There are several levels so students can be successful at least in part for the activity. I selected this for that reason. I would say that this speaks to differentiated instruction in that I've created portions that will work for various levels of student ability and preparation in the same activity.
http://www.ballgame.org/main.asp: This website by the Mint Museum of Art is an offshoot of a travelling exhibit which ran in 2001 and 2002. In this website, students can investigate the Meso-American Ballgame that held a place of prominence in ancient American societies. They can explore the Meso-American world, learn about the game and even play it when they have finished their investigation. This is a great way to engage students in the culture. It has a definite hook, in that the graphics are amazing and the carrot at the end is enticing. The information is organized and easy to access. They almost learn the information without even realizing it, just to get tot he game portion of the activity. This activity is an example of authentic materials in the classroom. It is the closest you can get to the real thing in the classroom.

Select artifacts that represent your teaching and learning strategies. Write reflective statements for each artifact, elaborating on why it was selected and its meaning and value in the portfolio.
sample page: {Federico.jpg}
Los números.pptx : This Powerpoint document was created for my 7th grade first year students after they have had a short introduction to numbers. Since so many students know their numbers when they get to 7th grade from other sources, I tend to go quickly, but this activity is used on the Smartboard to review the numbers. It asks students to identify numbers in a timed activity. There are several levels so students can be successful at least in part for the activity. I selected this for that reason. I would say that this speaks to differentiated instruction in that I've created portions that will work for various levels of student ability and preparation in the same activity.
http://www.ballgame.org/main.asp: This website by the Mint Museum of Art is an offshoot of a travelling exhibit which ran in 2001 and 2002. In this website, students can investigate the Meso-American Ballgame that held a place of prominence in ancient American societies. They can explore the Meso-American world, learn about the game and even play it when they have finished their investigation. This is a great way to engage students in the culture. It has a definite hook, in that the graphics are amazing and the carrot at the end is enticing. The information is organized and easy to access. They almost learn the information without even realizing it, just to get tot he game portion of the activity. This activity is an example of authentic materials in the classroom. It is the closest you can get to the real thing in the classroom.