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Building positive teacher-student relationships
Jill Wiley
Positive relationships between students and teachers benefit the school, the student and the teacher. In this session, you will learn not only the mindsets that allow teachers to build strong, healthy relationships, but also practical, actionable steps to improve those relationships on a daily basis.
Financial fitness for teachers
Jill Wiley
"Teachers aren't in it for the income. They're in it for the outcome." This saying has been used by both teachers and the public to deride teachers who want to earn a professional salary and maybe even end up wealthy one day. Jill is a former personal finance blogger and money coach for teachers who has been featured on several podcasts and blogs. While she doesn't have a magic wand, she does understand the pressure on teachers to pretend like money isn't important. In this session, she will not only unpack some of the money myths that keep teachers stuck, but also provide actionable steps to improve your money situation both immediately and over the long run.
Keeping It Real: CI and Authentic Resources
Maureen Lamb
CI and AI Across the Modes
Maureen Lamb
As language educators, we strive to create engaging and effective learning environments that support diverse student needs. This webinar will explore the concept of how comprehensible input, enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI), can create effective opportunities for language acquisition across the proficiency modes: Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational. We will explore a wide variety of tools and strategies. Participants will come away with activities that they can use immediately in their classes.
Tech-Enhanced Differentiation: Making Comprehensible Input Accessible for All Learners
Maureen Lamb
Join us for an engaging workshop that explores the intersection of differentiation and comprehensible input through the lens of innovative technology tools. In this session, educators will discover practical strategies to tailor instruction to diverse learning needs, ensuring all students can access and understand the curriculum.
We'll delve into various tech tools that enhance differentiation, from interactive apps to adaptive learning platforms, providing hands-on experiences that empower participants to create inclusive and engaging learning environments. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and resources to implement in their classrooms, fostering an atmosphere where every student can thrive. Whether you're a seasoned tech user or just starting to explore digital tools, this workshop will equip you with the skills to make learning more accessible and comprehensible for all students.
Unlocking the Power of Free Voluntary Reading (FVR)
Paulino Brener
Curious about integrating Free Voluntary Reading (FVR) into your teaching practice? This presentation covers everything from understanding the foundational principles of FVR to effectively implementing and managing it in the world language classroom. Dive into practical strategies, expert insights, and essential tools to make FVR a transformative experience for your students.
Community and Engagement-building while Staying in the Target Language
William Adams
Community and engagement are important in any classroom- even more so in a world language classroom because without a classroom community or engaged students no language acquisition can occur. But- you might be thinking- "how do we build community and engagement while staying in the target language?" Together we will discuss strategies to build community and- simultaneously- engagement in our classrooms while utilizing the precious few minutes we have with our students to leverage language acquisition. (examples will be in Mandarin Chinese)
Mini-units: an accessible way to incorporate a spiraling curriculum
William Adams
In this presentation, we will explore the concept of a spiraling curriculum—a teaching method where key ideas and skills are revisited and reinforced over time. The focus will be on how the presenter uses mini units—short, 10-15 minute segments dedicated to a specific topic—to enhance comprehensibility for students. By breaking down complex concepts into manageable chunks and revisiting them regularly, this approach ensures that fundamental ideas and skills remain clear and understandable. The presenter will demonstrate how this method supports differentiation, and allows for increased rigor as the academic year progresses, all while prioritizing students' understanding.
The Immediate Immersion Way: Why Comprehensible Input Works
Scott Benedict
In this session, we will talk about the basics of language acquisition and how these apply to comprehension-based instruction.
The Immediate Immersion Way: Conversations
Scott Benedict
In this session, we will talk about the first pillar of The Immediate Immersion Way— Conversations. We will focus on building student relationships, what to talk about, how to engage students, and how to assess conversations.
The Immediate Immersion Way: Ask-a-Story
Scott Benedict
In this session, we will talk about the second pillar of The Immediate Immersion Way— Asking a Story. We will focus on how to create a character with your students as well as co-creating a compelling plot.
The Immediate Immersion Way: Reading
Scott Benedict
In this session, we will talk about the third pillar of The Immediate Immersion Way— Reading. We will focus on the different types of reading: silent, extended, embedded, and novels and how to read with students for maximum acquisition.
The Immediate Immersion Way: Activities
Scott Benedict
In this session, we will talk about a variety of other activities that you can implement in your comprehension-based classroom to fill your class period and to break up the routine. Things we will talk about include songs, picture talk, movie talk, and some games.
Dynamic Classroom Activities
Scott Benedict
Elevate your teaching with "Dynamic Classroom Activities", an exclusive webinar designed to revolutionize language education. This session introduces groundbreaking techniques to captivate students and enhance language acquisition significantly. It offers a series of innovative, engaging strategies to make your classroom a vibrant, interactive learning environment.
Culturally Responsive
Scott Benedict
Discover the power of culturally responsive teaching with our specialized program, designed to equip language educators with innovative, practical strategies for crafting inclusive and dynamic classrooms. This comprehensive approach delves deep into the nuances of cultural diversity, offering tools and methods to not only teach language but also to embrace and celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures within your classroom. By integrating these transformative techniques, you create an environment where every student feels valued, understood, and engaged, leading to a more effective and empathetic language learning experience.
Beyond Time Outs
Scott Benedict
Join Scott for the "Beyond Time-Outs: Innovative Approaches to Classroom Behavior", a transformative experience for educators dealing with classroom management challenges. This session is designed to turn common classroom disruptions, such as side conversations and defiance, into opportunities for positive learning and engagement. Learn creative and empathetic strategies to not only manage but also channel the energy of your classroom into meaningful teaching moments.
Tech Tools for Assessment
Scott Benedict
Revolutionize your language assessment methods with our cutting-edge webinar, "Tech Tools for Language Assessment." Join Scott, an experienced language teacher, as he introduces over 20 innovative tech tools that streamline assessment, provide instant feedback, and offer data-driven insights. This sessionis designed to save you significant time in grading, enable personalized student feedback, and enhance your teaching effectiveness.
Crafting Reading Assessments
Scott Benedict
Join Scott in the "Unlock Reading Mastery" session, a unique opportunity for language educators to master the art of creating impactful reading comprehension assessments. This session is designed to transform your approach to evaluating reading skills in a comprehension-based classroom. Discover the critical role of reading assessments and learn about five different types, from the simplest to the most challenging, with practical examples of each.
Writing Assessment Techniques
Scott Benedict
Elevate your approach to writing assessments with "Writing Assessment Techniques". Designed for language educators grappling with the challenge of creating effective yet manageable assessments, this webinar offers practical solutions. Join Scott, a seasoned educator with two decades of experience in comprehension-based methods, as he guides you through various writing assessment types, from simple sentence completions to comprehensive portfolios. Discover the key role of writing assessments in language learning, learn about five different types of assessments, and explore examples of each to enhance your teaching toolkit.
Digital Domination: Crushing Language Learning with Tech Tools!
Scott Benedict
Discover the game-changing digital tools and strategies to skyrocket your students' language skills and transform your classroom!
Customizing Learning Paths
Scott Benedict
In "Customizing Learning Paths for Diverse Learners", you'll discover powerful, actionable strategies to transform your teaching approach. Learn how to engage every student by tailoring instruction to meet their unique needs and learning styles. We'll cover dynamic grouping techniques, interactive storytelling with multimedia, and the gamification of lessons to boost motivation and participation.
Effortlessly Transform Traditional Materials for Comprehension-Based Teaching
Scott Benedict
Discover how to effortlessly transform your traditional teaching materials into engaging, comprehension-based lessons! This session provides practical strategies to boost student engagement, align with curriculum standards, and enhance learning outcomes. Perfect for educators looking to innovate their classrooms and see their students thrive.
Gender and Sexuality in the Language Classroom
Ben Fisher-Rodriguez
We, as teachers, work our hardest to make complex topics and language comprehensible to our students. For some teachers, the present discourse about genders and sexualities is brand new and - incomprehensible! In this presentation, definitions, clarifications, and suggestions will be provided for creating an inclusive classroom environment for all students. Ideas will be applicable from daily interactions to bigger picture curricular decisions.
Write and Discuss 101
Ben Fisher-Rodriguez
Write and Discuss is a powerful literacy activity that transforms any class discussion or experience into a level-appropriate text that you can reuse again and again. So how do you do it? This presentation will show the basic steps for engaging in a Write and Discuss, offer pro tips to make it go more smoothly, and suggest follow up activities that allow you to use the text you co-create to boost your students’ literacy and proficiency.
The ACTFL Proficiency Levels in Your CI Classroom
Ben Fisher-Rodriguez
How are the ACTFL Proficiency (Sub-)Levels different from one another, and how can I apply my knowledge of them to my teaching in the classroom? Learn how to differentiate proficiency sublevels in student writing and speaking, and use CI techniques to boost students up the proficiency ladder.
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