IPOD

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Podcasts

[|Useful Spanish Conversations]

In these podcasts, they give you real conversations that occur in everyday language. There is a good breakdown of the situation and then possible phrases that might come up. By saying and repeating, the language is then practiced. There is a nice break down of grammar points but it seems to take a little way from what is being introduced.

[|Unseen]

It is both a podcast and vodcast that explores uncharted or unpopular areas of different countries. It also takes an in-depth look at certain cultural aspects of each country.

Web Articles on podcasts/vodcasts

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An okay site that plays a basic to advance level Spanish lessons both in both audio and video. I am by no means a master of making a podcast but this starts off slow and with little emotion. The videos on the other hand were worth watching. That might be because I'm a more visual learner.

[|Spanish Commercials]

I did like this site because it has it all!!! It is based on commercials from Spain and it includes the language, and locations that are in Spain. The language is not overbearing and it gives me a chance to talk about the geography of Spain.

[|Mas Videos]

Another great site with more videos!!!! The videos are posted Mon.-Fri. with only 10 min. lessons. It's simple and sweet and helps to advance languae proficiency.

[|Language Contest]

An interesting twist with the use of podcasting. It is a contest being held for native speakers in their own langauage.(There is a $75 dollar cash prize) This idea is what I would like to do when grading them orally. Of course there is no prize money but it would give me a chance to not have to hover over them which in turns lessens their anxieties with the language.

[|Letter Writing]

Our school has been making a big push to get our students to read and write more. What's cool about this site is that it gives examples of formal letter writing and then a small quiz to check comprehension. It also includes some smaller activities for sentence structure.


 * __10 apps__**

Personal Use:
 * WI Brews
 * City Guides
 * Motivational quotes
 * Shazam
 * Tipping Poin

**__WI Brews:__** This app lists breweries in the state of WI. It includes the name of their top brews, menu items, and their hours of operation. **__City Guides:__** Gives an in-depth look at cities from around the world. From places to see, shop, eat and stay, it is your one stop app to start an amazing journey. **__Motivational Quotes:__** This a great app for inspiration or a pick me up. As a coach, we are always looking for some words of wisdom to give a lift to our players. **__Shazam:__** I am a music fanatic!!! I have amassed a collection of hard to find Salsa music and with the use of this app., I am able to find certain artists and their C.D.s. **__Tipping Point:__** A good app. to figure out exactly what the tip should be. Whether you are by yourself or in a group, it is a helpful app. that takes out the always hard to do math!! **__Spanish:__** A helpful app. that gives examples of useful and common phrases in Spanish. **__101 Spanglish:__** A short but helpful app. that applies Spanish vocabulary to pictures in a game situation. **__Word Warp:__** A great way to pass the time by unscrambling letters to make up words. Another way of playing scrabble. **__Nick Chase:__** A cool app. that takes Where’s Waldo to another level. With a story line embedded in to the game, you must locate items hidden in the pictures in order to make it to the next level. **__Cribbage:__** One of my favorite games to play!!! It involves some math and strategy to try and beat the computer.

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 * __1st Podcast Ever__**

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 * __3rd Podcast__**

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Youtube video "ischool idea"

[|ischool]

Posted by a teenager on a revolutionary idea using the itouch in the classrooms. No more books, pencils and paper. Impossible, click it and find out. I personally think the ipad would be a better idea.