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From http://nflrc.hawaii.edu

Our sister LRC the National Foreign Language Resource Center will be offering two professional development opportunities in 2015 dealing with project-based language learning:

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Fundamentals of Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) Online Institute

Project-based learning has had a rich and productive history extending for over 100 years. Embark on a journey of discovery to better understand project-based language learning (PBLL) and explore its connections with 21st Century Skills, content-based instruction, performance assessment and your own instructional context. Experts in the field guide you through the creation of a project blueprint. Connect with colleagues who have a common interest in quality PBLL implementation.

Complete Option 1 as part of a facilitated cohort or Option 2 via self-paced study. Successfully complete all assigned tasks and earn an NFLRC digital badge, which qualifies you to apply to the NFLRC 2015 Intensive Summer Institute in Honolulu.

Option 1 (facilitated - limited enrollment)
Registration Deadline: January 23, 2015
Session dates: Jan 28 | Feb 04 | Feb 11 | Feb 18 | Feb 25

Option 2 (self-paced)
Registration Deadline: Ongoing (March 1, 2015 for Intensive Summer Institute applicants)
First Module (five in all) opens January 31st

For full details go to http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/events/view/75

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Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) in Action Intensive Summer Institute
July 27-31, 2015

The NFLRC 2015 Intensive Summer Institute is not a beginner's workshop. In order to join, applicants will need to first earn a digital badge from the Fundamentals of Project-Based Language Learning Online Institute as a prerequisite. Seats are limited and applications will be competitive. Accepted participants will need to pay a $100 registration fee for the Intensive Summer Institute. Stipends to defray travel expenses will be available to selected participants traveling to Honolulu for the ISI. Preference will be given to participants currently working in community college contexts, but all practicing world language educators K-16 are invited to apply. District supervisors and world language curriculum specialists are ineligible to apply.

Badge Requirement Deadline: March 15, 2015
Application deadline: March 31, 2015

For full details go to http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/events/view/74