OscarProject

¿Y ahora qué? MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS This project addresses ACTFL standards 5.1 & 5.2; **Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home & Around the World** and the NETS standards for **Communication and Collaboration.** In addition, the project aims to address several of Tony Wagner's identified **"Global Achievement Gaps".** ||
 * DUE DATE TBA **
 * The goal of this project is to facilitate/promote the application of students acquired language skills in an authentic 21st century context. Specifically, students will demonstrate/document their use of Spanish to connect with others in an authentic and individual context. This assignment encourages students to **FOLLOW** their passion in both **English AND Spanish**. The assignment guides students in forging connections with Spanish speakers outside of their school walls.


 * Each step listed below is a step students will be asked to complete/follow. The header before the listed steps is the corresponding GAP as identified by Tony Wagner. ||


 * ACCESSING AND ANALYSING INFORMATION (GAP #6) **


 * Step 1 ** : Identify one of your main interests or passions in life. Do not simply state a sport you play or activity you do as a check-out unless it **is** your passion. What is your greatest interest?


 * Step 2 ** : What's happening in the world of (your interest)? Create a space/page dedicated to feeds/streams of current and up-to-date information dedicated to this topic. Four sources must be in Spanish. (Web 2.0 tool ideas: Pageflakes, iGoogle, Yahoo, anything that serves as a mashup of information/news)
 * Step 3 ** : Where are the conversations? In addition to having a source for up-to-date information regarding your interest, research and connect with three communities of practice (CoP's) that discuss topics or contribute articles related to your interest. These may be groups, blogs, people, etc… Two must be CoP's from Spanish speaking countries. (Web 2.0 tool ideas: Twitter/People, Diigo Groups, Forums, Blogs)

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 * COLLABORATION ACROSS NETWORKS & LEADING BY INFLUENCE (GAP #2) **
 * Step 4 ** : Are you connecting? Using your language skills, comment and contribute to your network/CoP's. (Examples of this would be commenting on a blog, tweeting for your network, link contributions, posting a reflection to a forum/blog.)


 * INITIATIVE & ENTREPRENEURIALISM - THE PRODUCT (GAP #4) **


 * Step 5: ** Based on your up-to-date information, your observations of the CoP's, and your personal contributions, identify the top 5 issues/problems/challenges facing or related to your interest. Each identified issue/problem must have supporting evidence from multiple sources including one from your Spanish language network.


 * Step 6: ** Choose ONE of the issues you identified and present it. What can you do to involve yourself with this issue? Is there something you can create that will address a need? Reach out to your network and propose your idea - solicit feedback or support.


 * EFFECTIVE ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (GAP #5) **

Write a one page evaluation discussing your network and your thoughts regarding the use of another language to extend your connections. Additionally, you will deliver a presentation summarizing your thoughts. The presentation must be more than 3min long but less than 5. The opener must be engaging, the content interesting, and the closing remarks must leave us thinking…

RUBRIC FOR PRESENTATION 1 = Weak 2 = Moderately Weak 3 = Average 4 = Moderately Strong 5 = Strong

The topic of the presentation meets the requirements of the assignment. 1 2 3 4 5

The opening sequence of the presentation is engaging. 1 2 3 4 5

The presenter demonstrates enthusiasm for the content. 1 2 3 4 5

The presentation is well organized and cohesive. 1 2 3 4 5

The presenter is adequately prepared for the presentation. 1 2 3 4 5

The presenter delivers ideas in a clear and concise fashion, without too much reliance on notes. 1 2 3 4 5

The presenter speaks loudly and clearly enough to be heard by the audience. 1 2 3 4 5

The presentation is neatly executed and inviting. 1 2 3 4 5

The closing remarks of the presentation offer an opportunity for continued reflection. 1 2 3 4 5