Presentation Title
GPS Foreign Language Scavenger Hunt
Presentation Type
Poster & Oral Presentation
College
College of Art & Letters
Major
Language, Literacy and Culture
Social Sciences
Location
Event Center A&B
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Oraib Mango
Start Date
5-27-2014 1:00 PM
End Date
5-27-2014 2:30 PM
Abstract
The Foreign Language Scavenger Hunt is an effort to bring language training outside of the classroom. The exercise adds to student interest by incorporating teamwork, competition, and real life interaction with members of the student body and on-campus locations. The exercise also aides in retention by providing a memorable and enjoyable event. The exercise utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) devices to guide California State University, San Bernardino Arabic students to 23 locations I selected around campus. Grant money was used to purchase six Garmin eTrex 10 G.P.S. devices which I then programmed with the 23 locations. At each location students are faced with real world activities and questions which have been specifically designed to meet student needs and student learning objectives. Supporting curriculum is introduced prior to the exercise, training material includes material for level 100, 200, and 300 Arabic students, with vocabulary sets ranging from colors and sports through conditional situations and abstract descriptions. Courses designed include one, two, and three hour modules. Student and Professor feedback for this exercise has been universally positive, both concerning their specific experiences with the exercise and the idea of expanding into longer modules.
GPS Foreign Language Scavenger Hunt
Event Center A&B
The Foreign Language Scavenger Hunt is an effort to bring language training outside of the classroom. The exercise adds to student interest by incorporating teamwork, competition, and real life interaction with members of the student body and on-campus locations. The exercise also aides in retention by providing a memorable and enjoyable event. The exercise utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) devices to guide California State University, San Bernardino Arabic students to 23 locations I selected around campus. Grant money was used to purchase six Garmin eTrex 10 G.P.S. devices which I then programmed with the 23 locations. At each location students are faced with real world activities and questions which have been specifically designed to meet student needs and student learning objectives. Supporting curriculum is introduced prior to the exercise, training material includes material for level 100, 200, and 300 Arabic students, with vocabulary sets ranging from colors and sports through conditional situations and abstract descriptions. Courses designed include one, two, and three hour modules. Student and Professor feedback for this exercise has been universally positive, both concerning their specific experiences with the exercise and the idea of expanding into longer modules.
