Fellow world language teachers, welcome!
Not sure what digital task cards even mean? Never heard of Boom Learning? Seeking new ideas on how to implement these paperless cards in the world language classroom? Don't believe there are really TEN ways to incorporate them into a language setting? Then, you have come to the right place! We already shared 6 ways that these paperless task cards from Boom Learning can be EFFECTIVE and now we are going to share 10 ways you can actually use them in your lesson plans. Allons-y! 1. Use as introductory material before instruction What can students figure out by themselves? Let students have an opportunity to recall previous knowledge, deduce what they see in front of them and problem solve material that is new to them. They just might surprise themselves! 2. Independent work and practice Students can work individually, at their own pace, on each deck of these digital task cards. Students receive instant feedback after each card so you know students are receiving the correct answers instantly. Teachers don't need to wonder if students missed the question AND never discovered the correct answer. Everything is already set up for you and them! 3. Whole class interactive discussion and practice Go through the deck of cards together. For example, we have some reading and listening comprehension decks that would be perfect for this. Project the reading to the whole class and go through the learning process together. Underline and circle where necessary to help guide students. Or, listen to the conversation together and pause the recording to help point out key words. Ask students to pause the recording and explain how certain key words helped in their understanding. 4. Distance and remote learning The world has changed and "virtual" has entered our vocabulary like never before. In one capacity or another, you saw how teaching and learning adapted. These Boom Learning digital task cards are extremely compatible with learning at a distance because you share a link with students and they can practice on their devices. You can hold them accountable because you have the option to track their progress. Just like stated in #3, you can share your screen and do the cards together, too. 5. Work stations in the classroom There are just some lessons where stations work best. One of those lessons for me was with clothing and fabric vocabulary. If you like to incorporate stations, make a deck of the digital cards as a station for students to complete. 6. Homework and at-home practice Share the link with students and ask them to complete the deck at home for the first time and/or for review from the class period. Begin the next class going over the cards together. 7. Skill review and individual practice One class includes students with such a range of learning capabilities and levels of understanding. Modify and meet student needs with these paperless task cards. Assign different decks to different students. Check for understanding as students interact with the cards. Use this time as students complete the task to walk around and watch them engage. Stop and ask them questions. Help with incorrect answers. Monitor cards you need to address as a class. 8. Assessments Use a deck of Boom cards as a summative assessment. Track student performance on a deck that is new to them. They receive the instant feedback and you don't have to grade! 9. Fast Finishers What can those quick students do while they wait for the other students to complete the given task? Assign some task cards as review! Keep them engaged with previous material or challenge them with concepts they haven't learned yet! 10. Sub Plans Share the link with the sub or even just share the link with the students and send them practicing while you are away. Rest assured they are interacting with that vocabulary and grammar even while you aren't there! **Which option will you choose today to make your lesson planning less stressful and your students’ learning more engaging?
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A Sub Plan for the French Classroom
We are so excited for this sub plan! Why?Because here's what it offers: -it is all prepared and ready to go (no French knowledge needed to implement!) -the information for the sub is clear -the materials are ready to be printed and placed on our desk (disclaimer: the Pictionary and Puzzle activity require quick cutting, but students can do that if you lack time) -students will LEARN while we're away -all levels of French can benefit -there is no down time for students to become distracted and disruptive -there are recordings of the vocab words AND a partner conversation example, so students can hear the correct pronunciations and practice in class -you have options depending on your class time length (45-minute class? We've got you covered. 90-minute block? We've got you covered!) -students will have the opportunity to work in various groupings: a small group, with a partner, and individually -Winter is often a time when teachers need subs (sick, family member gets sick, appointments, personal days, winter blues, etc.), so we created this sub plan for us and with you in mind! Profitez-bien! |
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