A new button? Yes. And it does exactly what you’ve been asking for.
Hit "Shuffle", and boom—student pairings get rearranged instantly in your synchronous interpersonal assessments.
Marked a few kids absent? Hit it again. Poof. No more lonely one-person rooms.
Our very own Product Wizard, Sam Slagle, just wrapped up a whirlwind tour of Texas, visiting classrooms across Frisco ISD, Arlington ISD, and Prosper ISD. Grateful to all the teachers and students who offered their time, insights, and honest feedback. You’re helping steer the future of Extempore.
Everything’s bigger in Texas — including Extempore stats! 🤠
Over 900,000 submissions, 77,000 students, and 2.5 million minutes of target language talk time.
Texas educators, y’all are leading the charge in language learning! ❤️💬
The funnest part about our trainings? To make teachers behave like students for a while! Yesterday, it was Keller ISD.
Denton and Birdville ISDs yesterday, Keller today... sorry to impose more photos of excited teachers on you, but there is nothing we love more than exposing new faculty to @extempore!
Extempore's Kick-Off Season has been Kicked Off! Our trainers spent the morning with the faculty at Frisco ISD, in Texas. With the launch of the new Report By Criteria, teachers can now see in-depth analysis of their own data, while admins see the global view.
Did you know... Extempore has plenty of Rubrics available for use? Whether it's AP, IB, WIDA, ELPA21... or general rubrics for quick grading, they are there for you and your teachers. Extempore -> Rubrics-> Global Rubrics
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Summer break is almost here! 🙌🏻 How will you spend it?
Whether you're gearing up to read on the beach or veg out with your comfort show, we hope you find time to relax, refresh, and recharge. 🔋 #ExpectProficiency
Students take turns sharing a brief presentation on a given topic (family, hobbies, etc.). Classmates pose questions and the original presenter has an opportunity to respond and extend the conversation.
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Struggling to create activities that incorporate multiple modes and skills? Try One Minute News! 📰
Ever wondered what a day in the life as an Extempore teacher looks like? Check out Kalee’s favorite ways to use Extempore:
💬 Responding to a text
👂 Interpretive listening
🗣️ Presentational speaking
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Extempore Sync allows teachers to record groups of students for live interpersonal speaking assessments. Take a deep dive into our blog to learn more about Extempore Sync, how to use it effectively, and snag some free resources! 💫
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Timed responses can make students sweat 🥵, but sometimes, they're necessary, especially when it comes to high-stakes assessments and building capacity for spontaneous speech. Read more to learn how to use Extempore's timers effectively while minimizing students' stress. buff.ly/4gYhAPV
Thank YOU (!!!) for the all too often unrecognized and underappreciated work that goes into teaching. 👏👏
To honor their commitment to their profession and their students, we will be selecting two Extempore users to receive an Extempore Care Package, complete with a $25 Starbucks gift card!! ☕️
This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we’re celebrating language educators everywhere who have dedicated their time, energy, and passion to teaching and inspiring the next generation to pursue competency in another language. 🌏
Good luck to all AP students testing during the next two weeks! 🍀 AP teachers, here is where your effort and dedication pay off. Time to step back and watch your students shine. ✨ #ExpectProficiency
The rise of online translators and AI has many scrambling back to inefficient paper-based assessments. With Extempore, you can administer assessments with peace of mind using Safe Mode. 🔐 Read more about our built-in assessment security features: buff.ly/3BC8QQl #ExpectProficiency
Extempore Reports puts that power into your hands:
⏱️ Get real-time information on student performance
📈 Measure progress year over year
💪 Use data to make informed decisions
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Wouldn’t you like to know how your program is doing at all times, instead of just when high-stakes test results are returned? 👀
With Extempore, recording students is as easy as click, record, submit. 🤩
✅ All modes, all skills, any language
✅ Create and customize content
✅ Secure assessments
✅ Data reporting and analytics
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Does this sound like your classroom? Read on to learn how Extempore user Kathryn Rump uses low-pressure activities on Extempore to build students' confidence.
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"In my classroom, I see students who are afraid to make a mistake and feel so wrapped up in saying something correctly that they shut down and do not try to produce their own language and would rather rely on translators."
Writing your own simulated conversations: 😫😭😤😬
Writing simulated conversations with Ask Tempo: 🤩🥳😎💃🏼
Kiss frustration goodbye and make assessment writing a breeze with Ask Tempo. Create authentic ACTFL-aligned assessments. #ExpectProficiency
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Make speaking in the TL a natural and essential part of every lesson with your students with 5 tips to help increase time spent in the TL!🗣️ #ExpectProficiency
If you have students who speak Amharic, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, Dakota, Karen, Ojibwe, Oromo, Czech, Pashto, Swahili, Ukrainian, Tamil, or Dari get in touch with us at the link below to register for Bilingual Seal testing.
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🚨 Last call to request Bilingual Seals tests in MN, WI, and NE for assessments hosted on Extempore! 🚨
Technical issues? Not sure how to use a specific feature? Having speedy support available at the click of a button makes a world of difference. ⚡️
Students having device qualms? Don't let Chromebooks (or iPads) derail your lesson. We'll take care of them too. 💻
Ready to build your Extempore skills and branch out from "just speaking"? This blog installation is for you! Explore 8+ ways to assess reading using Extempore. 📖 buff.ly/4glK328 #ExpectProficiency
Need some ideas for practicing and assessing the three modes on Extempore? Dig into our blog for practical suggestions and free resources to help get your creativity flowing.
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Extempore’s suite of WIDA ACCESS practice tests prepares students for test day by facilitating reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Samatha Yatsonsky (Baltimore City Public Schools) shares how her team uses Extempore to prepare students. 🎓 #ExpectProficiency
