The project that we have just completed has been one of the biggest learning experiences in my middle school career. I have learned how to design a website. I have learned 20 new Spanish words, and about 90% of my computer knowledge. I recommend this project to all foreign language classes because it is one of the best ways to show students that you have to work with team work when you are working in a group.

- Andrew, age 13

TECHNOLOGY GOALS/STUDENT OUTCOMES

* To witness how technology can play a leading role in their foreign language education and vice versa.

* To become familiar with basic website design tools.

* To discover and practice on-line translation and other foreign language resources on the Internet.

* To set up a resource that they can access from any computer in the world.

LANGUAGE GOALS/STUDENT OUTCOMES

* To gain a larger foreign language vocabulary.

* To work towards the mastery of successful translations (parts of speech, multiple meanings, spelling, etc.).

* To appreciate visual language and symbolism. To learn how to represent words through pictures.

STUDY SKILL GOALS/STUDENT OUTCOMES

* To become a multi-task oriented thinker, learner, and worker.

* To take an active role in one's own learning by making important decisions as to what to include (words, pictures, colors, etc.) on their website.

* To learn how to convey material in a clear, informative, and attractive way (use of background vs. text color, font size, pictures, etc.).

* To incorporate learning from other subject areas (language arts - parts of speech, persuasive writing, grammar skills, art, career exploration, geography and other vocabulary topics) with foreign languages and technology.

* To understand the link between the importance of studying and assessment (by teaching words and then quizzing them on their webpage) to become stronger students.

* To examine mneumonic devices in hopes that this learning strategy will be applied to school overall.

SOCIAL GOALS/STUDENT OUTCOMES

* To work as part of a team and benefit from the advantages of cooperative learning.

* To discover one's talents and strengths that he or she brings to a group.

* To create something that gives a strong feeling of accomplishment and pride.