Technology-Infused French: Foreign Language Instruction for the Digital Age

Language students learn best when given the opportunity to communicate meaningful content in realistic settings. Providing those realistic contexts hasn't always been easy, but-as this book emphatically demonstrates-technology can help. Technology breaks through the constraints of the classroom and offers language students authentic, individualized interactions with members of the French language community. Technology gives students access to French language websites, news outlets, video, and other real-world language resources. Technology provides precisely the kind of meaningful interactions and rich experiences that lead to the biggest gains in proficiency.

Technology-Infused French begins by showing you how to use technology to present French language instruction in a meaningful, realistic context. Section 1 discusses effectively integrating technology and provides ideas for aligning with foreign language and technology standards in your French classroom. Section 2 follows with resource units for four different classroom projects that address standards, make connections to other curriculum areas, highlight technology use, and include teaching plans. Let this book show you how to help your students become proficient-able to communicate in real-life settings and situations, not just in the classroom.

Features

Provides teachers with reasons and resources for shifting French language instruction towards interactive, authentic learning experiences
A CD with handouts and rubrics for each of the four units included in the book

Audience

French teachers (6-12), French immersion teachers, library media specialists

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy and leadership for innovation. ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and ISTE's annual conference (formerly known as the National Educational Computing Conference, or NECC), ISTE represents more than 100,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education.

Some of the areas in which we publish are:
-Web. 2.0 in the classroom-RSS, podcasts, and more
-National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
-Professional development for educators and administrators
-Integrating technology into the classroom and curriculum
-Safe practices for the Internet and technology
-Educational technology for parents