CELEBRATING MY STUDENTS' ACCOMPLISHMENTS-IV ENCUENTRO DE PROFESORES DE ESPAÑOL DE ALBERTA

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Yesterday , around 100 teachers of Spanish form Alberta gathered to share experiences in our schools and celebrate Spanish learning. I presented some of the things we do in class with our technology. Here is the link to the presentation Creación de Contenidos Digitales.


Melissa Valdés , our Spanish Program advisor was there also representing the Embassy of Spain and the Ministry of Education and Culture of Spain . You will have the opportunity to meet her in June when you receive your award for having completed the bilingual program in an ISA ( International Spanish Academy) .
I have to tell you that the audience was surprised with the things you do in class ( ebooks, podcast, your wiki pages, the videos....everything!) and I am very proud of the hard work that you do every day to learn Spanish. So pat yourselves on the back! You are amazing!


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