Last Updated on 2019-05-31One Activity: All-in-one and done? Could there be such a thing? Sometimes being a world language teacher is overwhelming. We do it all…speaking, listening, writing and reading. These are all essential elements of an effective classroom making it all-in-one! In addition to all of these moving parts, we want our students to connect[…]
Last Updated on 2019-04-23 If your institution uses Blackbaud, we’ve got great news! You can now integrate Extempore assessments into Blackbaud directly. What does that mean? This integration allows you to connect an Extempore Assessment to a Blackbaud Assignment and send grades from Extempore to your Blackbaud Gradebook. Additionally, your students are now able to complete[…]
Last Updated on 2019-04-20Preparing students for an AP language class before they take AP If you teach AP, you probably do some AP-type activities with your Spanish 3 and 4 students as well. You know that preparing well for the AP test takes longer than a few months, so you make sure your lower levels[…]
Last Updated on 2019-04-10“What does it look like to leverage technology to increase participation, efficiency, and engagement?” I think we know here at Extempore. Class Tech Tips just covered Extempore in their blog! They highlight how we are a helpful resource for language educators and the benefits we bring to students like: Creating speaking portfolios Save[…]
Last Updated on 2019-02-27Extempore is a low cost alternative to a language lab that can easily be funded by a grant. First things first… The most important thing about grant writing is that you cannot fit a square peg into a round hole. What this means is that you cannot use a technology grant to[…]
Last Updated on 2019-02-27Are you applying for educational technology grant, but don’t know where to start? Learn the steps it takes to create the perfect proposal from an expert grant writer! How many times have you heard a kind hearted parent or volunteer say “You know what you should do, right? You should write[…]
Last Updated on 2019-02-14The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages’ publication The Language Educator is a magazine for ACTFL members. In its recent Tech Watch, Extempore was featured as a tool to increase “learners’ opportunities for meaningful target language use and exposure.” The Language Educator is a great resource for news and information for educators of all[…]
Last Updated on 2019-02-05Everyone has been asking for it and we’re happy to say it’s now live! Extempore users can now create a customizable rubric! Each criterion can be weighted individually on a scale of 1 to 10. Create an assignment and try it out! Note: Students NEED to update their mobile apps to see[…]
Last Updated on 2019-04-15 We are happy to announce that Extempore users can now access content at Teacher’s Discovery! The Oral Assessments for Extempore from Teacher’s Discover are great if you’re looking for something new for your language classroom. Currently there are 10 content groups available. However, they are designed for Spanish instruction with more[…]
