Linking Visual Learning with an Interpretive Content Standard

The content standard I chose to focus on this semester is concerned with written and oral comprehension and interpretation. As I was reading through the many standards, this one really jumped out at me and screamed its relevance to this course. The technologies we have discussed so far: the use of digital cameras to create a tableau; blogging; and Inspiration, all have obvious applications in the area of foreign language comprehension.

For example, students could be asked to create a tableau to demonstrate basic comprehension of a passage which uses new vocabulary. Alternatively, at a more advanced level, the tableau idea could be employed to have students interpret literature which is more complex and abstract, such as Antoine de Saint-Exupery's Le Petit Prince. Blogging could be effectively used as a form of interactive journaling - a great, creative way to force regular writing practice at any level. Finally, Inspiration could add value as a technique to help students demonstrate comprehension of the "bones" of written passages, such as the characters, plot, and setting of a story.

I can honestly say that I think these applications of technology really would add value - not just glitter - to the learning process. I can't wait to learn about podcasting...