Teaching Spanish Through E-Portfolio Development

Using an E-Portfolio to Teach Spanish

With each incoming generation of students, there is a greater and greater interest and involvement with technology in the classroom. Today's students receive, and assimilate, information in a different way than what occurred a decade ago. As such, it is up to teachers to learn about, and utilize, technology in order to reach our learners. Below you will find a link to an E-Portfolio which I have created. Included are examples of a Voicethread, PowerPoint, Lesson Plans and a WebQuest.

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EPortfolio

Enjoying the Food of Mexico

Eating Authentic Mexican Foods

One of the best things about travelling to a foreign country is trying out all of the different foods at the many exotic restaurants along the way. While in Mexico, my family and I ate at as many authentic Mexican restaurants as possible. It was fun trying the many dishes that we had never even heard of. Occasionally, we would prepare a meal at our rental home in Akumal. We were delighted to find a local resident who prepared fresh tortillas for us every morning. If you have ever tasted the real thing, fresh off the griddle, then you know that there is no comparision between authentic tortilla and those we get in the U.S. supermarkets. How we missed those fresh tortillas when we returned home!

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The Benefits of Self Study

If you really want to learn Spanish there is only one way to do it - take the initiative and study! There are many websites available to help you learn. Some are designed for older students and adults, while others are definitely meant to cater to young learners. If all of the glitz and animation is not for you, then find one that works for you and go for it. The beauty of self study is that you can take your time, making sure you master pronunciation as well as content. Here are some of my favorites.
www.spanishspanish.com and www.learnspanish.com

Enjoy!