Join us in exploring the transformative power of AI in language education! This session explores cutting-edge AI technologies revolutionizing language instruction in schools and colleges. We'll embark on a journey to revolutionize how we teach and learn languages. Discover innovative AI-driven tools and strategies that transcend boundaries, enriching students' linguistic and cultural experiences. Let's build bridges together, inspiring each other to embrace the future of language education and equip our students with the skills they need to thrive.
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.
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!
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
Do you want your students to feel connected to their work and why they are doing it? Do you want your students to see the connections with the target language and culture? In this session, the presenter will walk you through several teacher-created examples that focus on connecting authentic resources, realistic purposes, and real audiences, while incorporating and soliciting student interest through transfer tasks that have been created while working with Dr. Jennifer Eddy of Queens College. The Spanish examples shown will include the sources, rubrics, and other related materials. The projects shown can be modified for different levels and languages. If there is time, participants can begin their own during the session.
This session will provide insight into the preparation required for successful student experiences with stations at various language proficiency levels where facilitators will share both prepared and AI-generated resources offering examples of potential station activities. This will allow participants to explore different types of stations, and how to start building their own library of station activities to put to immediate use in their classrooms.
Looking for a way to get your students writing and speaking for an audience other than you and their classmates? Have you tried international pen pals but found the wait too long between letters or that the language proficiency level did not match? If yes, then come and hear about our Pen Pal Project. Participants will learn about how our project was started, activities that we do, and what we have planned for the future. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their own information, in hopes of finding a match for their classes. Let the Pen Pal Journey Begin!
Learn to create and use classroom characters with your students. These classroom characters can be used all year long to help increase comprehensible input using fun drawings and objects. Students help create all aspects of the classroom character which makes learning enjoyable and natural.
Explore the enriching world of language acquisition through authentic conversation in our language-focused workshop, specially designed for Spanish teachers. This interactive session delves into effective strategies for incorporating real-world conversations into language teaching, highlighting the critical role of genuine dialogue in developing linguistic and cultural proficiency.
Participate in hands-on activities where you'll experience the power of conversation-based teaching. We'll discuss practical approaches for integrating these methods into your classrooms and enhancing student engagement and communication skills.
