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Title: Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers Share Fair
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From http://www.waflt.org/index.php?q=node/491
New and Future Teacher Share Fair
Inspiring One Another
April 26
Milwaukee
The organizers encourage everyone to present an idea, or more, with their colleagues (but you do not have to present in order to attend). Make your activities as hands-on as possible so audience members can easily connect your ideas to practice. Please register by Tuesday, April 22 at: http://bit.ly/1n37QH2
For more details go to http://www.waflt.org/index.php?q=node/491
Source: WAFLT
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Title: Webinar Series: Strategies to Guide Learners to Their Next Level
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From http://www.actfl.org
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages will be offering a webinar series this spring called “Strategies to Guide Learners to Their Next Level.”
In this series of three webinars, learn specific strategies that are effective for teaching and assessing. Examine overarching principles for guiding learners along the proficiency continuum, from Novice to Intermediate and on to the Advanced level. The presenters share examples from their classrooms and experiences teaching learners from elementary grades through college levels.
Dates and titles are as follows:
Free Webinar - Available after April 4th
Overview
Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 4:00 PM EST
Saying More
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 4:00 PM EST
Moving beyond Memorized Language
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 4:00 PM EST
Focusing on Details and Organization
Learn more about each webinar and how to register at https://live.blueskybroadcast.com/bsb/client/CL_DEFAULT.asp?Client=562094&PCAT=4797&CAT=4797
Source: ACTFL
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Title: Summer Seminar for California Language Teachers
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From http://clta.net
The 25th Annual Summer Seminar for Language Teachers
July 18th – July 23rd, 2014 at the University of California, Santa Barbara
Common Core and World Language Standards: Engaging 21st Century Language Learners
Brought to you by the California Language Teachers’ Association and the California World Language Project
For more information and to register go to http://clta.net/summer. or download a brochure from http://clta.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Summer-Seminar-Brochure.pdf
Source: CLTA
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Title: Second Language and Immersion Methodologies for STARTALK ARABIC/PORTUGUESE/RUSSIAN TEACHERS Grades K- 16
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From http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/adult-programs/educator-programs/startalk-teacher-programs
Second Language and Immersion Methodologies for STARTALK ARABIC/PORTUGUESE/RUSSIAN TEACHERS Grades K- 16
Dates: June 22 - July 5, 2014
Location: Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota
Second Language and Immersion Methodologies for STARTALK Teachers is a 14-day residential program designed for a total of 16 K-16 teachers of three languages (six each in Arabic and Russian, and four in Portuguese), the participants enhance their understanding of best practices in teaching language through classroom-based discussion and active participation in language-learning groups and activities at Concordia Language Villages. Class discussions focus on immersion methodology and current research on second language acquisition. Through assigned readings and presentations, participants increase their understanding of current theoretical bases for second language acquisition, instruction, and assessment. The immersion model of instruction observed at the Villages is compared to second language instructional principles and helps participants define their personal instructional philosophy. Participants create lesson and unit plans that reflect experiences at the Villages and are based on the World-Readiness Standards.
For full details go to http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/adult-programs/educator-programs/startalk-teacher-programs
Source: Concordia Language Villages
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Title: Online Course: Transitioning to Teaching Language Online
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From http://www.carla.umn.edu/technology/STARTALK
Transitioning to Teaching Language Online
June 23- Aug 3, 2014
This STARTALK program is for teachers of critical languages who want to teach their language online. Offered completely online, this 6-week, intensive course will give teacher participants the experience of taking an online course. Course content will focus on many different facets of a successful online language course, such as creating community, time management strategies for teachers and students, choosing appropriate technology tools for communicative-based activities, and developing a variety of online activity types. In addition to exploring these aspects of teaching online, participants will see these concepts in action in a model online language course. By the end of the course, participants will have a portfolio of activities for an online course of their own. Teachers will be awarded a certificate of completion upon finishing course requirements (optional graduate credits available). Applications are due April 28, 2014.
For full details go to http://www.carla.umn.edu/technology/STARTALK
Source: STARTALK
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Title: Intensive Summer Aymara Class
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From https://clas.osu.edu/funding/fellowships/flas-competition-summer-2014-aymara
Ohio State is pleased to become the second US university to offer instruction in Aymara, a language is primarily spoken in the Altiplano region of Bolivia and Peru, and in lesser numbers in Chile and Argentina. A first-year intensive program will be taught during summer term, 2014.
This intensive course in Aymara is intended for students with no previous study or experience in the language. Classified as a Less Commonly Taught Language (LCTL) in the U.S., the Aymara language is primarily spoken in the Altiplano region of Bolivia and Peru, and in lesser numbers in Chile and Argentina. This course will promote the development of the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. A tri-lingual textbook (Spanish, English, Aymara) will be used to develop a good practical command of oral and written skills appropriate for everyday situations, and an understanding of the culture and role of the Aymara-speaking populations in Andean society. A large part of this class will be dedicated to communicational practice in Aymara, based on handouts and audio-visual material.
The class will be taught from June 16 - August 1, a seven week summer session. The course is available for 6 credits.
Several FLAS scholarships are available to students (graduate students only) who have an interest in studying Aymara. The fellowship will pay for full tuition and a living stipend.
For full details go to https://clas.osu.edu/funding/fellowships/flas-competition-summer-2014-aymara
Source: Ohio State University
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Title: Lao New Year Festival in Richmond, California
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From http://www.laonewyear.com
The 6th International Lao New Year Festival
Saturday April 26, 2014
at the Richmond Civic Center, Richmond, CA.
This year's festival will include: 1) Tak Baht (ຕັກບາດ Alms offering) and Song Nam Phra (ສົງນ້ຳພຣະ Buddha Image Cleansing) sponsored by Wat Lao Rattanaram; 2) Day Event, which includes cultural performances, food stalls and vendors, and community parade; 3) Evening Reception sponsored by 16 Lao organizations.
For more information about this event go to http://www.laonewyear.com
Source: Center for Lao Studies
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Title: Explore Angkor Wat with Google Street View
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For the First Time Ever, Explore Angkor Wat With Google Street View
With more than 90,000 panoramic images, you can see the stunning Cambodian ruins up close from anywhere in the world
By Natasha Geiling
April 3, 2014
Now, those interested in exploring the wonder of Angkor don't need to make a trek to Southeast Asia—and risk contributing to the damage of the site—to enjoy what the ruins have to offer. For the first time ever, Google Maps is granting users an up-close view of Angkor, through Google's Street View project.
… Google Maps worked in conjunction with the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism and the Apsara Authority (the body in charge of the protection and management of Angkor), which helped Google send people out to Angkor with the Trekker in order to capture the massive, nearly 250-square-mile ruined city. In order to create a Street View image of the expansive area, Google took 90,000 shots, all 360-degree views, of Angkors temples, which number more than 100.
Read the full article at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/first-time-ever-you-can-explore-angkor-wat-google-street-view-180950348
Source: Smithsonian.com
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Title: Upcoming Opportunities through the Confucius Institute at Portland State University
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From http://www.pdx.edu/confucius-institute
Here are some upcoming events and opportunities of interest to Chinese teachers in the Portland, Oregon, area:
The 4th Oregon-China Economic Forum
International Students’ Impact on Investment, Culture & Economic Development
April 17, 2014
PSU Smith Memorial Student Union
More information: http://www.pdx.edu/confucius-institute/sites/www.pdx.edu.confucius-institute/files/Program.pdf
Orientation for the 2014 Oregon Summer K-12 Chinese Language Teacher Professional Development Training Program
April 18, 2014
School of Business Administration Building 490
More information: http://www.pdx.edu/confucius-institute/sites/www.pdx.edu.confucius-institute/files/training%20orientation%20flyer-1.pdf
Oregon K-12 Chinese Language Teachers Professional Development Training Workshop
April 27, 2014
School of Business Administration Building 490
More information: http://www.pdx.edu/confucius-institute/sites/www.pdx.edu.confucius-institute/files/flyer%20%E6%95%99%E5%B8%88%E5%9F%B9%E8%AE%AD.pdf
Source: Confucius Institute
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Title: STARTALK Program: Integrating Technology into the Teaching and Learning of Russian through Standards-Based Instruction
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STARTALK Program
Integrating Technology into the Teaching and Learning of Russian through Standards-Based Instruction
July 14 – 25, 2014 (FAIRFAX, VA)
This standards-based course is designed to provide teachers with the necessary skills to integrate technology and current pedagogical theory into the teaching and learning of Russian.
Each day, participants will observe and participate in the co-existing student programs of Russian for Middle School and High School students, where lessons are Standards Based. Our student program consists of two levels. Level One is for students who have never learned Russian before our program. Level Two students have had prior experience learning Russian – either at home or in the classroom. Students in both levels will learn to read, write, speak, and understand Russian in the target language environment.
During their program, teacher participants will:
• learn and review how technology can be integrated with lessons
• observe technology in action in our co-existing student program
• design mini lessons to demo in the student program
• have access to shared lessons created within the teacher program
Participating teachers will receive:
• full program tuition
• technology training from a World Language Professional with expertise in Technology Training
• a two-day MOPI (Modified Oral Proficiency Interview) training
• catered lunch provided at the program site
• optional graduate credit at a special registration fee
• a generous stipend upon successful completion of the program
For out of town participants we provide:
• Lodging in Studio Suites at the Residence Inn, in historic Old Town Alexandria, V
• Daily Breakfast and Light dinner three nights per week are available at the hotel
Teacher participants will not have to purchase software or any other materials in order to successfully complete this course.
For additional information, contact Nataliya Ushakova 347-267-9826 or nushakova@gmail.com
Ushakova, N. [SEELANGS] Russian Summer STARTALK program Integrating Technology into the Teaching and Learning of Russian. SEELANGS listerv (SEELANGS@LISTSERV.UA.EDU, 8 Apr 2014).
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