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Chelsey Cosby
Sara Johnson
Heather Perry

2.  · Definition
 · Importance
 · How it apply to 21st century education
 · Clear example of its application
 · Role of technology and work cited

3.  The process by which humans acquire the capacity to
perceive and comprehend language, as well as to
produce and use words and sentences to communicate.

4.  It helps students understand another country’s culture by
giving them a peephole into the traditions and history of
that nation.
 It deepens the understanding of one’s own language and
culture by comparing it to other languages.
 It enriches and enhances mental development,
especially when introduced at an early age.
 It can expand career opportunities by making one more
versatile.

5.  21st century students have a world of resources and
information at their fingers tips: TECHNOLOGY ! With
our ever changing digital society, we must change our
old ways of teaching language to incorporate technology.
What’s In NOW !
 Using technology for learning language.
 Provable demonstrations of learning.
 Linking language learning to leadership skills.
 Learning-centers approach(active).

6.  A lesson that would have students learning language as
well as being active is a lesson called,“Bilingual Fun.”
Students learn Spanish through a book called Sofía en
una aventura por la selva (Sophia’s Jungle Adventure)
The book integrates yoga for children into a story in
Spanish and creates an amazing language-learning
experience.
 http://www.spanishplayground.net/spanish-story-yoga-
stories-teach-language-yoga/

7.  A Voki is a talking avatar that can be used in the classroom. Using Vokis
is a great way to teach and practice new languages. Vokis provide
teachers with the opportunity to evaluate students’ use of the language
as well as monitor their progress. Teachers can also use Vokis to
provide students with examples of how to use the language correctly.
Also Voki provides a Voki Classroom for educators.
 Vokis can help boost students’ confidence by allowing them to practice
speaking skills without standing in front of the class. It would also be
beneficial for ELLs by helping them communicate with their classmates
more effectively. It allows classrooms from different countries to have
conversations, enhancing learning opportunities of various cultures and
traditions.

8.  Eaton, S.E. (2010). Global Trends in Language Learning
in the twenty-first Century. Calgary: Onate Press.
 Kirkeby, Cynthia. "The Importance of Learning a Foreign
Language." The Importance of
 Oak, Manali. "Importance of Foreign Language Study."
Buzzle.com. N.p., n.d. Web.
 Learning a Foreign Language. N.p., 30 July 2008. Web.
 Picardo, José. "Voki for the Classroom." Box of Tricks.
N.p., 11 Sept. 2010. Web.