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Student Orientation for Competency Courses
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Student Orientation for Competency Courses
Being a successful world language learner
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The Language Learning Experience
What is it like to learn another language?
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It can be fun
It requires a lot of practice
It can lead to great benefits
What is it like to learn another language?
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Improves scores in core subjects- math and language arts1
Improves verbal skills - in target language and English2
Tends to improve SAT scores - each section by 100 points3
Improves College performance- positively correlated4
Improves memory5
Improve Academic Performance
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Educational and Career Benefits
Benefits of Learning a Second Language
Job Opportunities
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Why
Why am I taking this course?I am taking this course because…
A. I need the course creditB. I am interested in learning the languageC. I think it could be funD. It is one of the classes on my scheduleE. My parents told me toF. I don’t knowG. Other
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WIIF
My purpose: What is in it for me?I will benefit from this course because…
A. I’ll be one step closer towards graduationB. It will lead to more job opportunitiesC. I enjoy learning about other culturesD. It will help me be a better student in other subjectsE. I will be able to study abroadF. I will be able to talk to people who speak that
language in my communityG. It will be useful when I travelH. It will help me connect with my family heritageI. Other
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What is your goal?
What is my goal?
Complete you goal statement
I will complete my (name of course, language and level) online course by the indicated end date of (date when you need to complete all course assignments) with a passing grade of (your target grade for the course) or higher.
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Student Orientation
Steps for Success
Set world language learning goals2. Know due dates, work expectations, and
consequences3. Complete activities sequentially, and on time4. Take notes; keep a journal 5. Repeat practice activities as needed6. Monitor my progress7. Know when and who to ask for help8. Practice with others whenever I get a chance9. Adhere to netiquette policy and acceptable use policy
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Success Step 2
Important course dates:
• Start date• Midterm date• Final date• End or Locking date
Course StructureUnits
Lessons/Day
Activities
2. Know due dates, work expectations, and consequences
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Student Home Page
Assignments with due dates are listed. If date is in red, they are past due. Click to go straight to a due assignment.
View takes you to where you left off in the courseGrades takes you to your gradebook
Announcement Click to see an message sent by your teacher
To send an email to your teacher, click Communicate
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Calendar
The Calendar will show when other assignments are scheduled
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Success Step 3
3. Complete activities sequentially, and on time
Competency and Fluency Courses
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Activities and Navigation
To complete activities in sequential order, follow the navigation bar.
Pay attention to the color of the submit button. Red buttons indicate graded activities
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Graded Activities
Check the scoring guide before completing the activity.
You only have one try for graded activities.
Complete all questions before clicking Submit.
WARNINGDo not advance to the next activity when you see this message.
Ok to proceed
Your score and teacher feedback (Details) will appear once your assignment is graded.
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Using the recording feature
1. Click the microphone icon2. Click Allow. This will only pop-up once in an activity3. Start talking. Click to stop recording4. Playback and check recording5. To erase and start over,6. Go to next question or prompt7. Click Submit
Practice Graded
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Using Special Character
Option 1: Click the character you want and it will appear in your text entry window.Option 2: Use the keyboard code.
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Success Step 4
4. Take notes, keep a journal
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Success Step 5
5. Repeat Practice Activities
Repeat practice activities as many times as you want.
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Success Step 6
6. Monitor Your Own Progress
Option 1: Look at the navigation bar
Practice activities completed
To be graded by teacher
Score for graded activities
Option 2: Go to Grades Your gradebook will be organized by grading categories:• Journal• Unit Quizzes• Unit Tests and Teacher-graded
Activities• Midterm• Final Exam
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Improvement Strategies
Go back and review incorrect answers
View teacher feedback
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Success Step 7
If you are having trouble with program functionality, ask your mentor/lab teacher.
7. Know when and who to ask for helpIf you need help with your language assignments, contact your teacher.
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Success Step 8
Do practice activities together.
8. Practice with others when you get a chance
Flashcards
Speaking practice
Review games
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Participate in Conversation Cafés if they are made available to you.
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Success Step 9
9. Adhere to netiquette policy and acceptable use policy
You may not use online translators
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Student Handbook
Review the Student Handbook
Pay particular attention to the section:
Code of Conduct and Acceptable Use Policy
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Student Orientation
Steps for Success Set world language learning goals Know due dates, work expectations, and
consequences Complete activities sequentially, and on time Take notes; keep a journal Repeat practice activities as needed Monitor my progress Know when and who to ask for help Practice with others whenever I get a chance Adhere to netiquette policy and acceptable use policy
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Achieve your goal
Learning and achievement take place when there is a combination of effort, interest, and motivation.
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