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Title: Youth and Social Networks in Germany
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Here is an English-language article about social networks and their use among young people in Germany: http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/02/06/Feature__6.html
Source: Germany.info
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Title: DEFA Film Festival Streamed Free
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This summer, the Goethe-Institut brings you a month of films made in the former GDR between the 1970s and the early 1990s.
The films in this online program deal with the longings of a generation that seeks fulfilment beyond the norms and conformist expectations of socialist society. Rather than recusing themselves from political protest on screen, the directors retreat into the private sphere to articulate an alternative—emancipated—understanding of the self in East German society, as a less overt means of resistance. Interestingly, these were state-produced films that enjoyed great popularity both at home and abroad, indicating that in the face of censorship film makers in the former GDR retained a certain degree of artistic freedom.
All films are in German with English subtitles and will be available for free streaming throughout the month of August. For full details, including login and password for streaming, go to https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/kul/sup/def.html
Source: Goethe-Institut
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Title: AATG Indiana Immersion Day
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This year the Indiana Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German will host their annual immersion day on September 9th in Terre Haute, Indiana. AATG members from all states are invited to join us for this fantastic opportunity at the member rate. The day will focus on refugees. For full details go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aatg-indiana-immersion-refugees-tickets-35122268651
Source: AATG Indiana
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Title: Teacher Visit Days at the National Hellenic Museum
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From https://www.nationalhellenicmuseum.org/teacher-visit-day/
The National Hellenic Museum in Chicago will host two Teacher Visit Days, one on August 17 and one on September 15. Get a sneak peek at upcoming exhibitions and school programs to be offered in the coming academic year, with educational resources for Pre-K through 12th grade that meet Illinois Common Core Standards.
Learn more and register at https://www.nationalhellenicmuseum.org/teacher-visit-day/
Source: National Hellenic Museum
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Title: The Future of French in the EU and Beyond
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From https://www.languagemagazine.com/2017/08/future-french-europe-beyond/
The Future of French in the EU and Beyond
by Kathy Stein-Smith
August 7, 2017
Languages spread, grow, and increase in influence due to a variety of political, economic, and cultural factors, and the present and future role of French in Europe can be best understood if examined in the context of its status in the world.
A global language, French is widely spoken around the world, with 274 million native speakers, and is the fifth-most-widely spoken language in the world. It is considered one of the most useful languages in international business and is one of the official languages of the United Nations and many other international organizations, including the Olympic Games.
Read the full article at https://www.languagemagazine.com/2017/08/future-french-europe-beyond/
Source: Language Magazine
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Title: Eclipse Activities for French Classes
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From http://madameshepard.com/
Here’s what one National Board certified French teacher is doing in her French 2, 3, and 4/5 classes before the upcoming Great American Eclipse: http://madameshepard.com/?p=1370
Source: Madame's Musings
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Title: Spanish Hand Washing Songs
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Here is a collection of Spanish hand-washing songs for your young learners: http://www.spanishplayground.net/spanish-hand-washing-songs/
Source: Spanish Playground
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Title: As California Bilingual Education Grows, Teacher Training Is Key
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As California Bilingual Education Grows, Teacher Training Is Key
by Adolfo Guzman-Lopez
August 9, 2017
More often than not, many educators say, bilingual education teachers’ grasp of academic language in their second language trails that of their academic language in English. Experts in bilingual education say improving those skills will be essential as school districts open new programs after California voters lifted restrictions on dual-language programs last year.
Read the full article at https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2017/08/09/as-california-bilingual-education-grows-teacher-training-is-key/
Source: KQED
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Title: Portfolios: A Valuable Tool for English Language Learners
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From https://www.edutopia.org/article/valuable-tool-english-language-learners
Kevin Wong writes, “Writing is one of the most challenging skills to master in school. Compound this challenge by asking a student to write in their second or third language while meeting benchmarks and grade-level standards, and it’s no wonder writing appears to be such a daunting task for many English language learners, resulting in classrooms filled with apathetic and unmotivated students.
“Portfolios are assessment tools designed to address these issues by placing students in the driver’s seat. The benefits of portfolios are well-documented in both theory and practice: (1) Students are able to select pieces of writing that showcase important milestones in their learning trajectory; (2) students take ownership of their learning through consistent goal-setting, reflection, and other metacognitive processes; and (3) students develop self-regulation skills that empower them with agency. But can portfolios be tailored to the specific learning and linguistic needs of our English language learners?”
Read the full article at https://www.edutopia.org/article/valuable-tool-english-language-learners
Source: Edutopia
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Title: Literacy Centers for Multilingual Students
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Here is a 13-minute video explaining how to use literacy centers for multilingual students: https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/literacy-centers-sife-bridges
Source: TeachingChannel
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