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Saturday, November 9
 

8:30am EST

5 Brain-Friendly Tweaks to Improve Proficiency-Oriented Tasks and Resources
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Olmsted
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Knowing why something works—or why it may fall short—goes a long way when designing tasks, resources, and lessons. This session will illuminate five principles about the brain that teachers can use both to tweak their current practices for the better and to devise new tasks and resources that help students build proficiency and confidence.
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Justin Slocum Bailey

Curriculum Developer & Trainer, Voces Digital
I am head over heels about helping teachers and learners succeed with less stress and more joy! A longtime language, music, and martial arts teacher from Vienna, Austria, I now live in Michigan and work with Voces Digital to create cutting-edge curriculum and energize and empower... Read More →
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Erica Peplinski-Burge

Curriculum Director and Teacher Trainer, Voces Digital
I've taught Spanish for 18 years to every age from pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade. I currently enjoys developing Comprehensible Input curriculum; and helping teachers explore the connection between neuroscience and language acquisition as a Curriculum Manager and Teacher Trainer at... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Olmsted
  Exhibitor Session

8:30am EST

Lessen Your Planning with the Comprehensible Novel
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Porter
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If the mere idea of using a comprehensible novel with your students is daunting, attend this presentation. You’ll be guided through the steps to plan a novice level story. Mapping out the entire novel with a ton of takeaways, you will also receive a copy so you can start bringing it to life! If you’ve been toying with the idea to get into the class novel, join Theresa and Jennifer. It’ll be a good time! P.S. We've chosen a novel that we have in all languages, so come one, come all!
Presenters
JD
TM
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Porter
  Exhibitor Session

8:30am EST

Now We're Talking!
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
DeVeaux
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Do you have reluctant speakers in your class? Looking for new, energizing brain breaks or bell-ringer activities? In this session we will role play 10 low-prep, high impact interpersonal speaking strategies that can be scaffolded from novice to advanced learners. Join us and take away classroom applications that you can implement Monday morning at any level.
Presenters
JS
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
DeVeaux
  Session D

11:30am EST

Bridging the K-16 Research Gap with Open Access Resources
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Olmsted
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The swift increase in Open Access resources allows for K-12 practitioners to have access to current scholarly research in language learning theories and practices. This session provides a quick historical overview of the movement and delves into recent articles published in the Modern Language Journal and engages participants in a thoughtful discussion of ways to improve their practice.
Presenters
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Christopher Gwin

Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL)
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Olmsted
  Session E

11:30am EST

Circumlocution Strategies
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Governors
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In this workshop, we will explore why teaching students the circumlocution strategies to handle unknown vocabulary is a crucial skill to learn from the novice to intermediate levels. Help build your students' confidence in their language production from the very beginning. We have compiled resources, strategies, activities, and games from all over the internet to help you get started in your very next class!
Presenters
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Kaleigh Thomas

French teacher, Carmel High School
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Michael Lauria

Spanish/Italian Teacher | NECTFL Mead Fellow
Michael earned his BA in Secondary Education – Spanish from SUNY Cortland and his MA in Educational Psychology from Marist College. In addition to his 16 years of teaching experience, he has also earned a Professional Certification in English-Spanish Translation from Adelphi University... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Governors
  Session E

1:30pm EST

Comprehensible Output=Getting our students talking for all levels
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Whitney
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Everyone takes a world language to learn how to speak, but so many struggle with output. We will look at fun ways to help students produce simple to advanced sentences and ideas. We will look at Comprehensible Input strategies to encourage output including picture talk, speaking activities, role-play, partner activities, games and more. This interactive workshop will help you grow your student's proficiency and students will feel success in your classes.
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Sarah Hopper

Watkins-Glen High School
French/Spanish Teacher
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Whitney
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