linguafolio update

LinguaFolio Update

December 17, 2009

LinguaFolio standards-based self-directed formative assessment tool

THAT records ongoing learner progress external summative assessment

results, and provides a comprehensive

view of student performance

LinguaFolio - National Information available through the

National Council of State Supervisors For Languages (NCSSFL) at www.ncssfl.org/

Checklists recently updated with support of CASLS at the University of Oregon

US Department of State contacted NCSSFL for permission to utilize ‘Can Do’ statements

LinguaFolio - State Free downloads (LF, LF Jr., ESL versions)

available at http://seclang.ncwiseowl.org/ > Resources> LinguaFolio

K-2/Novice version of ESL LinguaFolio being developed for DLI, SNS/Heritage Language

Online training tutorials to be piloted in 2010

LinguaFolio Online (LFO or eLF) pilot coming soon

Recent & Ongoing Work

Collect video clips of teachers, students and administrators

Compile samples of LinguaFolio-like activities (hard copy and/or video)

Gather samples of autonomous learning activities, such as Think-Pair-Share, KWL, exit or admit slips, LF checklists

Faye Rollings-Carter

LinguaFolio Training ModulesRollings-Carter Consulting

LinguaFolio Online Training Modules

1. What is LinguaFolio?2. Building Your Own LinguaFolio3. LinguaFolio-Like Activities4. Reflective Learning and Teaching in an

Autonomous Environment5. Interculturality6. Assessments: Formative and Summative7. Implementation: Timeline and Goal

Setting

LinguaFolio Training Website

Introduction Training Modules Glossary Mouse-over descriptions or

additional information Video clips and responses from users Training Portfolio Checklist

Training Modules include:

GoalsInformation

Hands-on ActivitiesHandouts

Video samplesStudent samplesSelf-assessment

Benefits

Accessibility 24-7 Anywhere

Flexibility Individual School or district PD Department or PLC

Benefits

Refreshes what you already know

Enhances both teaching and learning

Ross White

Educational ProgramsLEARN NC

DPI Accountability Conference

February 17-19, 2010 LinguaFolio Overview Balanced Assessment System:

Formative Assessment Use of Video Clips

Updated Timeline December 2009

Finish Simplification of Can Do Statement wording Collect pictorial representation of concepts

January 2010 Face to face Meeting to review and finalize Can Do

Statements for Entering and Beginning levels Final draft by January 29

February 2010 Post new version(s) on wiki Develop training for pilot Present to outside reviewers

March – June 2010 Plan for pilot in Fall 2010 Collect feedback from outside reviewers

Preparation for Face to face meeting

Review the E/B Can Do statements

What wording would you simplify? What pictures are needed?

Review other parts of the Biography

What pieces should be included? How should they be modified?

Questions and Comments

Resources & Contact Information

Trainings

Workshops

Listserv

Ivanna Mann ThrowerESL/Title III Consultantithrower@dpi.state.nc.us Ph: 919-807-3860

Ann Marie GunterSecond Language Consultantagunter@dpi.state.nc.us Ph: 919-807-3865