LinguaFolio Online is an online language learning portfolio that promotes autonomous learning through formative assessment.<\/p>\n
LinguaFolio Online is organized around the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements (2015 NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements<\/a>,2017 NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements for Interpretive Communication<\/a>, 2017 NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements for Interpersonal Communication<\/a>, 2017 NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements for Presentational Communication<\/a>, and 2017 NCSSFL-ACTFL Intercultural Can-Do Statements<\/a>). LinguaFolio Online supports articulation by providing a clear and commonly accepted description of language proficiency based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.<\/p>\n Learners can set goals based on the Can-Do Statements, track their progress toward accomplishing the statements, and upload work samples to showcase their abilities. Learners are enabled to truly understand the differing levels of language proficiency through examining and practicing the language functions embodied by the Can-Do Statements. They can create evidence to include in their portfolios on a regular basis to showcase their work, which helps them see how they are building the capacity to use the target language. Learners have a clear voice in tailoring their learning experiences to their own needs, wants, and interests.<\/p>\n “I feel like LinguaFolio is the best effort I have seen at helping learners to structure what they’re learning and how they’re going to apply it.” Additionally, LinguaFolio Online and the free mobile application LFO to Go<\/a> facilitate language learning outside of the classroom. Learners can easily capture evidence when and where they use it – in local stores, in restaurants, or online. Each subscription<\/a> allows learners to work on their portfolio for an entire year. In this way, LinguaFolio Online facilitates buy-in that learning is a lifelong, ubiquitous process.<\/p>\n LinguaFolio Online helps learners:<\/strong><\/p>\n LinguaFolio Online helps teachers:<\/strong><\/p>\n LinguaFolio Online helps schools and programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n Getting the most out of LinguaFolio and LinguaFolio Online<\/strong><\/p>\n LinguaFolio Online is most effective when it is woven into the fabric of the language learning curriculum. When planning to use LinguaFolio Online, educators should engage in intentional and articulated backwards design using the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements (2015 NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements<\/a>, 2017 NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements for Interpretive Communication<\/a>, 2017 NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements for Interpersonal Communication<\/a>, 2017 NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements for Presentational Communication<\/a>, and 2017 NCSSFL-ACTFL Intercultural Can-Do Statements<\/a>) as learning targets. These learning targets should be well-communicated with learners and provide inspiration for classroom learning activities so that the classroom is proficiency-based.<\/p>\n To help facilitate this approach, we encourage teachers to download our welcome packet<\/a>. The welcome packet includes a unit planner and provides examples of how to integrate LinguaFolio Online into popular curricular approaches.<\/p>\n The Center for Applied Second Language Studies<\/a> at the University of Oregon designed LinguaFolio Online in partnership with the National Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL)<\/a> based on LinguaFolio\u00ae<\/a>, which is derived from the European Language Portfolio<\/a>.<\/p>\n The STARTALK Program<\/a> administered by the National Foreign Language Center<\/a> at the University of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Education Title VI<\/a>, under grant #P229A140004, support development of LinguaFolio Online. Contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education nor imply endorsement by the federal government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" LinguaFolio Online is an online language learning portfolio that promotes autonomous learning through formative assessment. LinguaFolio Online is organized around the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements (2015 NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements,2017 NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements for Interpretive Communication, 2017 NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements for Interpersonal … Continue reading
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\n<\/span>– Betsy Burton, ESL Teacher<\/span><\/p>\n
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