My idea

This is my idea for Assignment 2.  I posted it on the forum yesterday.  I may make changes, depending on any feedback I receive.  However, it does relate closely to my focus question for Assignment 1.2:

'Online learning programmes will enhance student engagement and motivation, and increase  levels of achievement'
 

 Question I wish to answer

Can Evernote be used as an effective online tool to create an online programme to learn a language, specifically Mandarin.

Why it is important? (just a couple of sentences)

All Year 7 and 8 students are now required to learn a second language.  Although there is a Ministry developed programme (Hao), it’s not a sequential programme.  Additionally, China is now our second largest trading partner, and the number of tourists arriving from China every year is growing.

Short description of the activity (what my students will do)

1. I will create a Mandarin language account on Evernote.  
2. Within the Mandarin Evernote account I will create a lesson folder.  A new lesson will be posted each week, including a link to a You Tube video, an audio recording, and basic notes.
3. A folder will be set up for each student taking part in the programme.  For each lesson students will record themselves pronouncing the focus phrase using the Evernote audio recording function.  They will also write a reflective comment on how they think they did.
4. I will provide feedback on each of the lessons.  Students will also be able to provide feedback to their peers.
5. I will set up a final folder that will be used as a forum for students to ask and answer questions, share ideas, etc.

How will I know if the implementation of this activity has been successful?

The students will be able to have a basic conversation in Mandarin, incorporating all of the language introduced in the programme.