2021 World Language Teacher Summit

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Join 35 of the most inspiring educators and language teachers sharing their innovative methods.

MODULE 1 - The Power of Stories

Module 1 dives into a powerful engagement tool: stories. From ancient legends to modern blogs, listen to our presenters walk through ways to create stories, interpret stories, and manipulate stories all in the service of language learning. Motivate students through beginning, middle, and end -- we're sure you'll be glued to the screen with all these sessions have to offer!

  1. Choose Your Own Story With Google Forms by Paulino Brener
  2. Free Voluntary Watching by Stacy Cannady
  3. Using Stories to Aid Language Acquisition by Carolina Gómez and Valentina Correa
  4. Blog, Blog, Data-Getting Students Writing in The World Language Classroom by Jennifer Newman-Cornell
  5. Easy-to-Read Literature, StoryListening and Creative Writing With Beginning Language Learners by Margarita Pérez García
  6. Practical Ideas for Introducing Extensive Reading Into The Classroom by Olly Richards
  7. Using More Stories in Your Classroom by Michelle Rojas

MODULE 2 - Inclusion Through Windows & Mirrors

Module 2 brings all students to the forefront. As teachers of language and culture, it is crucial to tune into the macro and micro cultures inside our walls and outside. By offering mirrors (reflections of students in the curriculum) and windows (views into other peoples' experiences), we nurture a respectful classroom where all students feel included and welcomed.

  1. Cultural Inclusion in The World Language Classroom by Viviana Orozco
  2. Teaching Language and Culture Through Intercultural Connections by Tracy Rucker
  3. A Journey Through South America's Afro-Descendants by Jenniffer Whyte
  4. Why I Wear So Many Buttons by Becky Hopkinson
  5. Language Teaching for Neurodivergent Students by Jamie Banks

MODULE 3 - For Days that Need to Shine

Sometimes we need a little extra boost. We could all use a little extra shine in some of those lessons, so today's presenters spotlight new ideas, tasks, or tools to use with your students. While maybe this could be quickly enveloped into your units, keep yourself open to how a single element of one of these presentations could inspire bigger change.

  1. Create Active Learning Experiences With Google Jamboard! by Bertha Delgadillo
  2. Adding Videos and Music to Enhance Your Language Curriculum by Natalie Korda
  3. Activities that Always Engage Students by Angie Torre
  4. The Games We Play: 21 in Person and Online Games by Ruth Valle
  5. Mix It Up With Music by Allison Wienhold
  6. Language with The Five Senses by Elizabeth Porter
  7. A Menu of Options: Doing and Reviewing by Janel Lafond-Paquin

MODULE 4 - Twisting the Nuts & Bolts
The nitty-gritty of teaching can draw us into the minutia of a missing point on an assignment and a missing gender agreement and yet these portray the values we hold both in terms of grading and effective communication. A little twist to Module 4 involves rethinking those nuts and bolts of the classroom like verb charts, textbooks, and routines to align our daily practices to student outcomes.

  1. Purposeful Grading by Erin Coleman
  2. Creating Assessments for Student Success by Kaitlin Leppert
  3. Verb Charts Aren't Evil: Blending Explicit Grammar Instruction with Acquisition Driven Strategies by Lisa McHargue
  4. Teaching CI With a Textbook by Ashley Mikkelsen
  5. What Happens When She Gets Mad? by Bethany Davis
  6. Efficiency and Routines in The WL Classroom by Alasdair Harris
  7. What is PBLL? And Will I Be Able To Start a PBLL Unit With My Students Right Away? by Orly Lavi Travish

MODULE 5 - The Big Picture

In this module, presenters remind us to hold on to the Big Picture. Why do you teach? How do you teach? How do students learn? How do we shape our units and assessments? Join us for some deep dives into methods and mindsets.

  1. Digital Age Pedagogy in World Languages by Kelly Garcia and Dr. Nick Ziegler
  2. Student Manuals: The Key to Student Success by Caitlyn Dunlap
  3. Practical Proficiency: Get Past Your 5 Biggest Hurdles to Teaching with CI Methods by Devon Gunning
  4. Empowering Gen Z - 2021 Goals by Knikki Hernández
  5. Exploring the "Why" Behind the "What" of Your Strategies and Resources! by Kia D. London
  6. Valuing Every Student's Participation in The World Language Classroom by Diego Ojeda
  7. #LevelUp: Depth of Knowledge in The Novice Language Classroom by Benjamin Bradsha


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