In the World Languages Department at Freeman High School, we implement a variety of student-centered tools and media to facilitate learning. The core objective in all of our activities is student engagement with the target language that is contextualized, culturally relevant and creative.

Using the tool Book Creator, students collaborated on a project that enabled them to bring their creativity to life, interact with the target language, and explore the cultural relevance of the telenovela in Latine culture. The project design facilitates student interaction and collaboration in a way that brings the target language to life. The inclusion of visuals along with the written word fosters long-lasting language acquisition and created an opportunity for students to work on collaborative photo editing and storyboard design.

Through Book Creator, students explored the projects of their peers, allowing students to explore other storyboards and interact with the target language at their own pace. In the target language, students provided positive feedback for their peers and compared their creative ideas and telenovela themes.