I thought the Culture Grams database was very interesting. It was neat to see how much information was provided in one source. I liked the fact that students are able to use pictures right from the website and one would know that the pictures are authentic and come directly from the country.
I thought Brain Pop was a very interesting website as well. I really liked a number of the features it has available. The two additional options of Brain Pop Espanol and Brain Pop ESL would be beneficial for a number of students in my district.
(Louis Question) – How has our class and this week’s activities effected you in your professional life? Discuss two things that you have learned about this week.
I have emailed my principals, fellow school psychologists and special education coordinators about the Powerspeak Language databases offered by the Kenosha Public Library. I also plan to contact a woman in the district that creates a parent newsletter that goes home to all (I think) parents. I thought the PowerSpeak Language database should be shared with all parents of KUSD students.
Learning about these databases will help me both professionally and personally. I think it is beneficial to know about all of these resources for the parents and students I work with as well as my own children as the grow in their educational development.
Learning about these databases will help me both professionally and personally. I think it is beneficial to know about all of these resources for the parents and students I work with as well as my own children as the grow in their educational development.
The PowerSpeak database is so great! I hadn't seen it before but when I saw that it was Gale product I could see why it would be very good. I'm glad that the database assignment has helped in your current job, too!
ReplyDeleteI think it is excellent that you were able to find a database that will help you in your current position. I seemed like a really neat tool to help people learn a new language or develop a language further.
ReplyDeleteI really liked your presentation on PowerSpeak. I think programs like this will really inspire students to want to learn another language. It's all about the interaction:)
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