The Mango site is amazing. I viewed the videos on the Next Generation of Language Learning through Mango Premiere which consists of learning a language through film. FAQ informed me that through a partner company PIM, young children may also learn a language. I would like to investigate this further.
As a young child I had the opportunity to listen to my dad, my grandma and his siblings speak in Norwegian. They enjoyed speaking in Norwegian around the children as we never knew what they were talking about!
I am proud of my Norwegian heritage.
Norway has an interesting history. There about five million Norwegian speakers in Norway with some in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Canada, the US, Spain and the UK. The Norwegian alphabet has many similarities to the English alphabet as far as looks and sounds. Norwegian students can choose to learn either Nynorsk (New Norwegian) or Riksmal now known as Bokmal (Book Language).
My beloved Norwegian dad passed away on May 12, 1992 at the age of 65. We proudly displayed the Norwegian flag in his casket as May 17 is Norwegian Independence Day ( syttende mai ).
I worked my way through the 56 parts of lesson one and would have loved to share what I learned with my dad. The Mango lesson for Norwegian was taught in a fun and easy manner. I believe it would be fairly easy for a student with reading ability or any adult to learn a language with Mango. I enjoyed the lesson and felt my time was well spent. I didn't find anything negative about Mango with Norwegian. Another language might be more difficult.
I look forward to sharing Mango with my students and their parents. A story in the local paper sharing the electronic resources available through the South Dakota State Library would be an asset to the community.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Friday, January 24, 2014
Lesson 2 Chilton Library
Prior to researching the 30,000 miles maintenance, I viewed the Gale Cengage videos on how to use the Chilton Library including accessing bulletins, recalls and maintenance schedules, navigating the repair manual and selecting a vehicle. I found these videos to be very helpful and will let my sons know about the Chilton Library. After viewing the videos I felt like I could do some routine maintenance on my own vehicle.
We own a 2001 Windstar van that is in need of being replaced so my husband and I will certainly use the selecting a vehicle portion when looking for a used vehicle. Three things which should be done on our vehicle at 30,000 miles include automatic transaxle fluid and filter, engine coolant, drive belts and front and rear brakes.
The most recent Technical Service Bulletin or Recall Notice on my 2001 Windstar van was issued 10-10-2011 and was issued for Adjustable Pedal-Adjustment Inoperative. How important it would be to check this page regularly to keep my vehicle safe and running properly.
The drum brakes on my 2001 Windstar are self adjusting and the only time they would need manual adjustment is after the brake shoes have been replaced. I am able to view instructions on how to remove and install the drum. I can view an animations on how to test my parking brakes and that the parking brake should hold my vehicle for five minutes on a 30% grade. I have an anti-lock brake system and Chilton provides the needed information to care for it including how to install and uninstall.
My sons and husband will find the Chilton Library very helpful!
We own a 2001 Windstar van that is in need of being replaced so my husband and I will certainly use the selecting a vehicle portion when looking for a used vehicle. Three things which should be done on our vehicle at 30,000 miles include automatic transaxle fluid and filter, engine coolant, drive belts and front and rear brakes.
The most recent Technical Service Bulletin or Recall Notice on my 2001 Windstar van was issued 10-10-2011 and was issued for Adjustable Pedal-Adjustment Inoperative. How important it would be to check this page regularly to keep my vehicle safe and running properly.
The drum brakes on my 2001 Windstar are self adjusting and the only time they would need manual adjustment is after the brake shoes have been replaced. I am able to view instructions on how to remove and install the drum. I can view an animations on how to test my parking brakes and that the parking brake should hold my vehicle for five minutes on a 30% grade. I have an anti-lock brake system and Chilton provides the needed information to care for it including how to install and uninstall.
My sons and husband will find the Chilton Library very helpful!
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Lesson 1c
World Book Foreign Language Edition
1. I chose to view the Spanish version and an article on Animal de servicio. Of course, I cannot understand Spanish but from the picture it looks to be an article on a miniature horse being used like a seeing guide dog. At the present time we do not have any ESL students in our school but this site would be very useful and necessary. With the feature of read aloud, the poor reader would have access to the same information as the good reader.
2. I listened to an article on the christian religion. A student not proficient in the English language would have access to the same information as an English-speaking student. The diccionario visual is excellent for a student wishing to learn Spanish as well as the student learning English. At the bottom of each article the Spanish-speaking student as the option of clicking on World Book Kid and reading the same article in English.
I plan to use what I have learned this week in my library classes this week.
1. I chose to view the Spanish version and an article on Animal de servicio. Of course, I cannot understand Spanish but from the picture it looks to be an article on a miniature horse being used like a seeing guide dog. At the present time we do not have any ESL students in our school but this site would be very useful and necessary. With the feature of read aloud, the poor reader would have access to the same information as the good reader.
2. I listened to an article on the christian religion. A student not proficient in the English language would have access to the same information as an English-speaking student. The diccionario visual is excellent for a student wishing to learn Spanish as well as the student learning English. At the bottom of each article the Spanish-speaking student as the option of clicking on World Book Kid and reading the same article in English.
I plan to use what I have learned this week in my library classes this week.
Lesson 1b
World Book Kids
1.I am able to see buffalo each day on my way to work so I was interested to learn more. The American buffalo is actually not a buffalo but rather a Bison. The American bison's habitat is private ranches and national parks.
World Book Online Info Finder
2. The finder is geared to 5-9 grades. Some of the information on buffalo is the same; however, there is more information on the American buffalo including cross references to buffalo ceremonials, American Indian and water buffalo. Also of note, the article can be translated into many languages. I translated into Japanese and needless to say, I could not read it. :)
World Book Online Reference Center
3. The Reference Center is geared to grade 9 through adult. I am Norwegian so learning more about Norway was a treat. I was able to access an incredible amount of information.
Sounds of Norway including the Norwegian anthem, two folk dances and Wedding Day at Troldhaugen by Edvard Grieg were delightful to hear.
Four ebooks available that you can download or have read to you online. Nice!
I will spend more time looking at this site as I am proud of my Norwegian heritage.
World Book Reference Center would be helpful to any student researching their own heritage or simply doing research on a particular country.
Lesson 1a
There is only one species of badger in North America and it is the American badger. I know it is a vicious animal and was interested to learn more. The information was concise and easy to understand. The text has a read aloud feature which would be a great asset to the student who does not read well.
The badger exhibit listed many badger facts including its habitat which is grasslands, deserts, forests and mountains. My students will enjoy World Book Kid.
SDSL Lesson 1a World Book
I have had a very busy week and I have just begun my exploration of the South Dakota Library Challenge: Electronic Resources Edition. I believe I was introduced to World Book Kids a few years ago by our tech person but unfortunately did not use it right away and I am finding out today that World Book Kid is a valuable resource. As I tour each aspect of World Book Kids I realize the many ways I can use this information in library class.
I grew up in the age of the hard copy World Book. We have a World Book set we purchased in 1989 for our six children. It was put to good use through their years of school. There is a world of difference in what can be offered electronically. To actually see and hear people, birds, places, etc is valuable. Satellite views on maps and videos are so useful in learning.
I plan to use the World Book Web as well as share it with my children and grandchildren.
I grew up in the age of the hard copy World Book. We have a World Book set we purchased in 1989 for our six children. It was put to good use through their years of school. There is a world of difference in what can be offered electronically. To actually see and hear people, birds, places, etc is valuable. Satellite views on maps and videos are so useful in learning.
I plan to use the World Book Web as well as share it with my children and grandchildren.
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