Innovations:
Multiple media
Rather than using a textbook as the main element, served by ancillaries such as videos, a workbook, and online activities, Ritmos is based equally on a text and interactive software. The cuaderno combines the best elements of a textbook and workbook for use both in class and independent studying. It is light, portable and designed to be used and written in; many reference features traditionally found in textbooks are handled by software, websites or handouts. The interactive software presents the bulk of the vocabulary, cultural learning and especially listening activities outside of class, preparing students for writing and classroom activities. This combination is much more effective for most students rather than a traditional textbook-based curriculum. |
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