Tamara Kunkel Knott County Central High School I

Tamara Kunkel, Knott County Central High School

I was eager to join the KVEC Spanish Holler Fellows Professional Action Network so that my students and I could connect with other language learners locally and globally. The Holler is a great way to establish communication in a safe, studentfriendly environment.

Spanish 2 Christmas in Spanish-speaking Countries December 2016

Spanish Jeopardy “La Vida Escolar” Feruary 2017

Justin and Michael Christmas Around the World Hosts Franklin - Spanish 2 Jeopardy Host with Mrs. Kunkel Andrew Camera Man & IT expert

!Hola! Mi llamo Fallon! I am a student at KCCHS. I take Spanish 1 during 2 nd period with Mrs. Kunkel. A few weeks ago, we did a live stream where we played Spanish Jeopardy. My experience with the Holler was very fun and educational. Preparing for the Jeopardy game, I had to push myself to learn more vocabulary so I could help my team. I had a great time playing the game and I thought it was a really fun way to help with Spanish. I would definitely do something like this again!

Recently in my Spanish 1 Class at KCC, we participated in a class Jeopardy game, which was live streamed here on The Holler. The game really tested each and every student’s Spanish knowledge, and was a great review tactic for our upcoming tests. Most importantly, we had fun while doing it! It was truly an example of how class work can be just as fun as it is beneficial.

Sheridan: Hola, muy bien Knott County on colegio vocabulary live stream. Muy creativo. From South Floyd : ) Hayley: Hi Knott county. I’m from South Floyd and I watched your video!!! It was a good video!!! Knott Central, I watched your video on school vocabulary, it was a great video. Haven

“Kindergartners at Jones Fork Elementary School enjoyed the different cultures. Good Job!” - Jill Chaffin, Kindergarten Teacher (Knott County).

§ Student surveys indicate that students liked the concept of the Grita Fuerte Holler. § Major complains were: § Unreliable/slow Internet connection § Difficulty navigating the website § Time delay between posting a comment and having it show up on screen § Not enough class time devoted to using website

§ Major benefits reported by students: § Making the videos & posting comments in the target language reinforced knowledge § Useful technical skills (video) § Fun way to learn/teach using the language § Liked making contact with students/teachers from other schools.

KCCHS Student Survey Results 94 89 84 79 74 69 io at ip ic tu rt rs Fu tu re pa he ot fit ne Be n s nt de pf el H rt ic ip at io n ul 64 Pa 90% of students participated in using The Holler at least once. 87% of students said that the website and videos were helpful to them students. 84% of students think that The Holler would benefit other students. 75% of students said that they would participate in similar activities in the future. KCCHS Spanish