CIS Professional Development - University of Minnesota

COLLEGE IN THE SCHOOLS SPANISH
NEW CIS INSTRUCTORS
Friday August 19, 2011
9:15 Introductions: (background, why transition to CIS? Distribute new instructor packet.)
9:30 Introduction to Spanish 1003-04 Program at the U of MN (Text and all its components,
special features of Conexiones, online features, cds etc)
10:00 Break
10:15 View online activities for Conexiones http://www.pearsonhighered.com/conexiones/
View Online Workbook My Spanish Lab http://www.myspanishlab.com/
View the online archive MOODLE
11:00 What does the 1003 /1004 Program look like at the U
(Syllabi and Orientation Packet: what are grades based on; explanation of the mesa
redonda, homework, oral interview, contexualized activities, oral presentations etc.)
12:00 Lunch (there are many good places to eat in Dinkytown)
1:00 Differences between 1003 and 1004- how this translates into CIS
2:00 Adjourn
AUGUST 22, 2011
NEW AND RETURNING TEACHERS
9:05 Introduction of all new and returning instructors.
9:20 Cristina Castro (1004) David Jons (1003). Presentations of 4 th edition exams for
1003,1004 Exams. What has been created, themes, etc. How exams have been laid out.
Divide into 1003 and 1004 sections: (all look at new, 4 th ed exams) 1003 exams.
With Angela and David- Reviewing the exams, making corrections, taking exams etc.
1004 edition exams. Groups assigned for each exam. Work with Cristina and Susan on
reviewing. exchange exams with other groups to take as if they were students
11:15 Handing out Assignments for Mon afternoon/ Tuesday- Preparation of a more difficult
lesson; presenting in a contextualized, engaging, and meaningful way (some presented
today, some tomorrow)
12:00 Lunch