Catalog – Boise State Pressbooks

Let's Chat! American Sign Language (ASL)

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Author(s): Armilene Cabreros, Collin Dauenhauer, Audra Dooley, Izabelle Finner, Tori Fisher, Sarra Foerster, Tiana Gratiot, Emily Harrison, Robyn Holland, Gabi Jones, Serena Krause, Delaney Obaldia, Madison Mackey, Kate Maryon, Megan McAllister, Rebecca Mulgrew, Claire Oberg, Sophia Orm, Monica Potts, Samantha Showers, Jacob Steele, Emma Wilkinson

Editor(s): Amber Hoye, Kelly Arispe, Thaïs Lacar

Subject(s): Sign languages, Braille and other linguistic communication, Language teaching and learning, Language and Linguistics, Language teaching and learning material and coursework, Language learning: speaking skills, Language learning: listening skills, Language learning: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation

Institution(s): Boise State University

Publisher: Boise State University

Last updated: 29/11/2023

Let’s Chat! ASL features a collection of over 160 interpersonal activities for novice and intermediate learners. Touching on a range of thematic topics such as free time activities, resolving conflicts, daily routines, health, the environment, holidays and so much more, ASL teachers are sure to find an activity to use in their courses. These activities may be used as is or can easily be revised and remixed to fit the unique needs of individual classrooms.

Are you a language instructor using Pathways Project Activities? We would love to hear from you. CLICK HERE to provide your feedback and share back activities you revised with the Pathways Community.

The Pathways Project, an initiative from the Department of World Languages at Boise State University, is a collaborative network of open educational resources (OER) including instructional language teaching materials and professional development created by and uniquely for Idaho’s K-16 language teachers and students.

Teachers and students participating in the Pathways Project come from different fields of study and schools across Idaho to create open (i.e., free), digital activities that support the teaching and learning of foreign languages and promote intercultural competence. We hope to impact the opportunities learners have to connect to the global world!

Visit the Pathways Project Website to learn more.

Let's Chat! German

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Author(s): Alexandria Crandall, Annika Henderson, Brenna McNeil, Camille Daw, David Crasper, Emma Eason, Erica Laursen, Jacob Cortez, Julia Dryer, Katherine Bukhantsov, Luca Heid, Mary Berheim, Mimi Fahnstrom, Naia Robinson, Nicole Woychick, Reagan Solomon, Robin Wagner, Sarah Lausch, Shawn Moak, Shelby Cole, Sophie Campbell, Stephi Arth, Zahra Akbari

Editor(s): The Pathways Project at Boise State University, Amber Hoye, Kelly Arispe

Subject(s): Language teaching and learning, Language learning: speaking skills, Language learning: specific skills, Language learning: listening skills, Language learning: reading skills, Language learning: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, German

Institution(s): Boise State University

Publisher: Boise State University

Last updated: 21/11/2023

Let’s Chat! German features a collection of over 100 classroom-ready interpersonal speaking activities for novice and intermediate learners. Touching on a range of thematic topics such as free time activities, travel, daily routines, health, the environment, art and so much more, German teachers are sure to find an activity to use in their courses. These activities may be used as is or can easily be revised and remixed to fit the unique needs of individual classrooms.

Are you a language instructor using Pathways Project Activities? We would love to hear from you. CLICK HERE to provide your feedback and share back activities you revised with the Pathways Community.

The Pathways Project, an initiative from the Department of World Languages at Boise State University, is a collaborative network of open educational resources (OER) including instructional language teaching materials and professional development created by and uniquely for Idaho’s K-16 language teachers and students.

Teachers and students participating in the Pathways Project come from different fields of study and schools across Idaho to create open (i.e., free), digital activities that support the teaching and learning of foreign languages and promote intercultural competence. We hope to impact the opportunities learners have to connect to the global world!

Visit the Pathways Project Website to learn more.

Let's Chat! Spanish

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Author(s): Amber Hoye, Kelly Arispe, Abby Cain, Alejandra Garcia, Alejandro Montoya, Alexis Araiza, Anna Gamino, Ashley Johnson, Ashley Potzernitz, Ashlyn Nutting, Austin Robishaw, Blake Simony, Brooke Staszkow, Camille Daw, Carla Lara, Cecilia Morales, Chloe Robinson, Claire Werlin, Daniel Felix, Danielle Snyder, Elian Tovar, Emily Hawley, Gabby Bates, German Tovar, Iris Torres, Ismenia Gallegos, Jaelyn Quisel, Jenna Del Toro, Jordyn Preble, Jorge Corea, Julia Dryer, Kailyn Phillips, Kimberly Murphy, Leah Alboucq, Lillian Cobb, Linzy Carpenter, Madalen Bieter Lete, Madi Goertzen, Mariela Montoya, Maya Grubaugh, Mayra Saldivar, Natalie Mendoza, Nicholas Sulier, Ninna Payne, Reynaldo Nunez, Ryan Byrd, Sergio Sarmiento, Sue Juarez, Tea Recanzone, Thaïs Lacar, Yuliana Cisneros

Editor(s): Amber Hoye, Kelly Arispe, Thaïs Lacar

Subject(s): Language teaching and learning, Language teaching and learning, Language and Linguistics, Spanish, Language teaching and learning material and coursework, Language learning: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, Language learning: speaking skills, Language learning: specific skills, Language learning: listening skills, Language learning: reading skills

Institution(s): Boise State University

Publisher: Boise State University

Last updated: 14/11/2023

Let’s Chat! Spanish features a collection of over 100 interpersonal speaking activities for novice and intermediate learners. Touching on a range of thematic topics such as free time activities, travel, daily routines, health, the environment, art and so much more, Spanish teachers are sure to find an activity to use in their courses. These activities may be used as is or can easily be revised and remixed to fit the unique needs of individual classrooms.

Are you a language instructor using Pathways Project Activities? We would love to hear from you. CLICK HERE to provide your feedback and share back activities you revised with the Pathways Community.

The Pathways Project, an initiative from the Department of World Languages at Boise State University, is a collaborative network of open educational resources (OER) including instructional language teaching materials and professional development created by and uniquely for Idaho’s K-16 language teachers and students.

Teachers and students participating in the Pathways Project come from different fields of study and schools across Idaho to create open (i.e., free), digital activities that support the teaching and learning of foreign languages and promote intercultural competence. We hope to impact the opportunities learners have to connect to the global world!

Visit the Pathways Project Website to learn more.

Français inclusif: An Interactive Textbook for French 201

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Author(s): Dr. Mariah Devereux Herbeck, Brittney Gehrig, Amber Hoye, Madelynn Ruhter, Sharon Westbrook

Editor(s): Amber Hoye, Dr. Mariah Devereux Herbeck

Subject(s): Language teaching and learning, French, Language teaching and learning: second or additional languages, Language learning: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, Language learning: speaking skills, Language learning: listening skills, Language learning: reading skills, Language learning: writing skills

Institution(s): Boise State University

Publisher: Boise State University

Last updated: 13/11/2023

This textbook provides a remixed version of Français Interactif material, adding interactivity and new exercises. It offers an easy way for students to study the vocabulary and grammar for each module, while providing exercises to practice and apply what they’ve learned.

This text contains four modules comprised of four to five parts. Most parts containing the following:
– Le vocabulaire (Vocabulary)
– Explication de grammaire (Grammar explanation)
– Les exercices (You will complete these for practice as part of your weekly homework assignments)

Modules also contain an introduction page with learning objectives, a cultural reflection assignment, a presentational speaking and/or writing assessment, and Allez plus loin (Go further) page which contains additional content. Instructor materials including slide presentations and IPA assessments are also available.

Français inclusif: An Interactive Textbook for French 101

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Author(s): Amber Hoye, Dr. Mariah Devereux Herbeck, Brittney Gehrig, Sharon Westbrook, Madelynn Ruhter, Emily Blackburn, Dr. Jason Herbeck, Hortense Saget

Editor(s): Amber Hoye, Dr. Mariah Devereux Herbeck, Sophie Campbell, Patrick Duvall

Subject(s): Language teaching and learning, Language teaching and learning: second or additional languages, Language teaching and learning material and coursework, French, Language learning: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, Language learning: specific skills, Language learning: speaking skills, Language learning: listening skills, Language learning: reading skills, Language learning: writing skills, Language teaching and learning

Institution(s): Boise State University

Publisher: Boise State University

Last updated: 06/11/2023

This textbook provides a remixed version of Français interactif, adding interactivity and new exercises. It offers an easy way for students to study the vocabulary and grammar for each module, while providing exercises to practice and apply what they’ve learned.

This text contains four modules comprised of four to five parts. Most parts containing the following:
– Le vocabulaire (Vocabulary)
– Explication de grammaire (Grammar explanation)
– Les exercices (You will complete these for practice as part of your weekly homework assignments)

Modules also contain an introduction page with learning objectives, a cultural reflection assignment, a presentational speaking and/or writing assessment, and Allez plus loin (Go further) page which contains additional content. Instructor materials including slide presentations and IPA assessments are also available.

Français inclusif: An Interactive Textbook for French 102

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Author(s): Dr. Mariah Devereux Herbeck, Brittney Gehrig, Amber Hoye, Madelynn Ruhter, Sharon Westbrook

Editor(s): Amber Hoye, Dr. Mariah Devereux Herbeck

Subject(s): Language teaching and learning, Language teaching and learning: second or additional languages, Language teaching and learning material and coursework, French

Institution(s): Boise State University

Publisher: Boise State University

Last updated: 02/11/2023

This textbook provides a remixed version of Français Interactif material, adding interactivity and new exercises. It offers an easy way for students to study the vocabulary and grammar for each module, while providing exercises to practice and apply what they’ve learned.

This text contains four modules comprised of four to five parts. Most parts containing the following:
– Le vocabulaire (Vocabulary)
– Explication de grammaire (Grammar explanation)
– Les exercices (You will complete these for practice as part of your weekly homework assignments)

Modules also contain an introduction page with learning objectives, a cultural reflection assignment, a presentational speaking and/or writing assessment, and Allez plus loin (Go further) page which contains additional content. Instructor materials including slide presentations and IPA assessments are also available.

Authentic Learning

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Author(s): Kendall House

Editor(s): Hans Aagard

Subject(s): History of education, Education, Philosophy and theory of education, Social pedagogy, Social and cultural anthropology

Institution(s): Boise State University

Publisher: Boise State University

Last updated: 02/11/2023

A brief introduction to authentic learning using anthropological ethnography. This resource utilizes ethnographic case studies to illustrate the concepts of authentic learning.

Find, Customize, and Share

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Author(s): Amber Hoye, Kelly Arispe

Subject(s): Language teaching and learning, Language and Linguistics, Language: reference and general, Open learning, distance education

Institution(s): Boise State University

Publisher: Boise State University

Last updated: 01/11/2023

Dive into a rich repository of more than 900 customizable activities tailored for the preK-16 second language classroom. In this interactive guide by Pathways Project co-directors, Amber Hoye, M.E.T. and Kelly Arispe, Ph.D, you’ll develop your ability to find, customize, and share open educational resources (OER). This guide empowers teachers like you to adapt activities to suit your unique classroom needs, while infusing them with real-world materials. Upon completion, you’ll have an engaging and intercultural activity and the opportunity to contribute to the Pathways Project community by sharing back.

Let's Chat! Arabic

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Author(s): Sara Bakari, Zahraa Naser

Editor(s): Amber Hoye, Kelly Arispe, Sophie Campbell

Subject(s): Language teaching and learning, Language learning: speaking skills, Language learning: specific skills, Language learning: listening skills, Language learning: reading skills, Language learning: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, Arabic, Language teaching and learning: second or additional languages, Language teaching and learning

Institution(s): Boise State University

Publisher: Boise State University

Last updated: 11/10/2023

Let’s Chat! Arabic features a collection of over 28 interpersonal speaking activities for novice and intermediate learners. Touching on a range of thematic topics such as greetings, daily routines, health, eating out, holidays and so much more, Arabic teachers are sure to find an activity to use in their courses. These activities may be used as is or can easily be revised and remixed to fit the unique needs of individual classrooms.

Are you a language instructor using Pathways Project Activities? We would love to hear from you. CLICK HERE to provide your feedback and share back activities you revised with the Pathways Community.

The Pathways Project, an initiative from the Department of World Languages at Boise State University, is a collaborative network of open educational resources (OER) including instructional language teaching materials and professional development created by and uniquely for Idaho’s K-16 language teachers and students.

Teachers and students participating in the Pathways Project come from different fields of study and schools across Idaho to create open (i.e., free), digital activities that support the teaching and learning of foreign languages and promote intercultural competence. We hope to impact the opportunities learners have to connect to the global world!

Visit the Pathways Project Website to learn more.

Let's Chat! French

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Author(s): Alexandre Bourque-Labbé, Antoine Abjean, Cassy Ponga, Emily Blackburn, Jasmine Wall, Jorge Corea, Josepha Sowanou, Justin Snyder, Lily Nelson, Manon Pretesesille, Michael Quiblier, Mimi Fahnstrom, Olivier Roy, Rylie Wieseler, Samantha Lind, Sharon Westbrook, Tori Fisher

Editor(s): Amber Hoye, Kelly Arispe

Subject(s): Language teaching and learning, Language learning: speaking skills, Language learning: specific skills, Language learning: listening skills, Language learning: reading skills, Language learning: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, French

Institution(s): Boise State University

Publisher: Boise State University

Last updated: 11/10/2023

Let’s Chat! French features a collection of nearly 100 classroom-ready interpersonal speaking activities for novice and intermediate learners. Touching on a range of thematic topics such as free time activities, food, daily routines, health, the environment, art and so much more, French teachers are sure to find an activity to use in their courses. These activities may be used as is or can easily be revised and remixed to fit the unique needs of individual classrooms.

Are you a language instructor using Pathways Project Activities? We would love to hear from you. CLICK HERE to provide your feedback and share back activities you revised with the Pathways Community.

The Pathways Project, an initiative from the Department of World Languages at Boise State University, is a collaborative network of open educational resources (OER) including instructional language teaching materials and professional development created by and uniquely for Idaho’s K-16 language teachers and students.

Teachers and students participating in the Pathways Project come from different fields of study and schools across Idaho to create open (i.e., free), digital activities that support the teaching and learning of foreign languages and promote intercultural competence. We hope to impact the opportunities learners have to connect to the global world!

Visit the Pathways Project Website to learn more.