| Content Provider | InterLingo Spanish | |
| Contact Information | Matt Pearce mattpearce@interlingospanish.com Cra. 25 #70-16 Manizales, Caldas 00000 Colombia Phone: 2152687212 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, University, Public Library: Library Patrons | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity we suggest no more than 25 students. | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 1 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Foreign/World Languages, International, Sciences, Agriculture | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Gifted & Talented, Service Learning, Social Studies/History | |
| Program Description | Invite a Colombian coffee farmer into your classroom to learn about the story of coffee and his life growing up on a coffee plantation. Learn how coffee is produced from the seed to your coffee cup. Gain an appreciation for the importance of coffee throughout the world, both for coffee lovers and the farming families who produce it. Story is told by the farmer in Spanish and translated directly into English upon request. Schools may use Virtual Trips as a comprehension and listening exercise (Spanish/English), as well as for culture, history, and geography awareness. Sessions can be held in the absence of the language teacher, or as an event from home when the school is closed. See more information on our website: http://www.interlingospanish.com/InterLingo_Spanish/Virtual_Field_Trips.html | |
| Program Format | Session format: 1) How coffee was discovered 2) Production of coffee in Colombia 3) Interesting things about coffee 4) Interactive QA with coffee campesino | |
| Objectives | - Learn about the story of coffee from an actual Colombian coffee farmer - Learn how coffee is produced - Interact with native Colombian campesino - Comprehend Spanish narration - Discuss important info with teacher after the session | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | ACTFL Standards for Foreign Language Learning: Communication 1.1, 1.2 Cultures 2.1 Connections 3.1 Comparisons 4.2 | |
| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns | Please refer to the national standards. | |
| Program Length | 40-60 minutes | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Date/Time Notes | Sessions can be scheduled or cancelled online in as little as 48 hours prior to the session time. | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $145.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $125.00 What's this? | |
| Program Fee Notes | Please contact us if you are bundling this program with our other offerings. Check or credit card payment accepted. | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| Recording Notes | We can record sessions upon request. | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 512 K IP | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Option 1) A standard Internet connection and browser with Flash plug-in. You need the following: - Mac or PC - Broadband Internet (wired), min 500 Kbps (up/down) - SmartBoard or projector - USB speakerphone or echo-canceling mic/speakers - Web camera (optional) No additional connection fee. Option 2) H.323 (Polycom/Tandberg) and H.320 (ISDN) are also available for an additional connection fee of $30 per session. |