Let’s Get Digital: Current Events

Many world language teachers incorporate current events in the form of projects, presentations, or weekly assignments. We all have our typical routines with current events, but how will you make adjustments for this year? Here are some of my suggestions! 1. Write Your Own News Article / News Paper Virtually Students can format their own […]

How to Use Authentic Resources for Spanish Current EventsĀ 

It is essential that students encounter authentic texts in a world language classroom.  One great example of an authentic text is the news, and you can do countless activities with Spanish current events! With a news article, it is made for Spanish speakers by Spanish speakers. The information is real and relevant. The best part […]

How to use KIVA and micro financing in the Spanish Classroom

One of the best things about teaching a world language is that we get to show our students cultures, countries, and people from around the world.   My classes recently did a project with the microfinancing website www.kiva.org.  Kiva is a non-profit organization that helps fund loans for people looking to better their future by […]