In Face-à-Face, students can now collaborate in small groups (2-6) through new Group Chats through a video record production exercise. This feature gives instructors greater flexibility in designing and assigning group activities, enabling students to develop their interpersonal communication skills beyond the classroom.
Additionally, group and partner chats, along with compositions, now come with rubrics for a more consistent, equitable grading experience.
Group Chat activity
(example from an Introductory French program)
New assignable Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) on the Supersite offer a meaningful alternative to traditional tests and can also be utilized for various activities. These three-step assessments emphasize engaging, authentic content across three modes of communication—interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational—allowing students to showcase real-world language proficiency.
Additionally, clear rubrics provide expectations and consistent evaluations of students’ communication skills in diverse contexts, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their abilities.
Interpretive Communication activity
(example from an Introductory French program)
Interpersonal Communication activity
(example from an Introductory French program)
Presentational Communication activity
(example from an Introductory French program)
Interactive Grammar Tutorial
(example from an Intermediate French program)
New Interactive Grammar Tutorials accessed on the Supersite allow students to review grammar concepts at their own pace. This flexible tool can be used outside of class, enabling students to reinforce their understanding and build confidence in specific grammar points, ultimately enhancing their ability to communicate in French.
By fostering self-directed learning, these fun, animated tutorials provide a comfortable environment for mastering grammar skills.
The new Student Video Recordings feature offers valuable on-camera presentational speaking practice outside of the classroom, allowing students to submit their work through video.
These real-life tasks help students monitor their own progress and build confidence in their abilities, reducing anxiety around speaking. Instructors can easily assess student performance and provide feedback with accompanying rubrics. These recordings strengthen students’ interpersonal communication skills, ultimately enhancing their ability to communicate effectively in French.
Student Video Recording activity
(example from an Intermediate French program)