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Title: InterCom: February 15, 2021
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This week, we continue our exploration of the basics of language learning by providing an overview of the many ways in which Intermediate language learners can communicate and start living their lives in the target language.
There are a few ways to get connected with us this week:
- Join our InterCom Live! session. We connect on Facebook every Monday at 11:00 am Pacific. To join us, open CASLS's Facebook page at the designated time. Can't make it? The InterCom Live! events are always recorded, and you can find them on our Facebook page.
- Check out the Activity of the Week. This week, learners brainstorm advanced descriptors to support their ongoing proficiency development.
- This FluentU blog post provides a variety of strategies to support Intermediate learners as they continue developing their language proficiency. Although its depiction of proficiency development is a bit linear and simplistic, the ideas and resources would be useful to share with any Intermediate learner.
Happy exploring! We are excited to continue engaging with you this week.
Source: CASLS
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Title: 2021 National Chinese Language Conference
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From: https://asiasociety.org/national-chinese-language-conference/nclc-2021
The 2021 National Chinese Language Conference will be hosted virtually April 15-17, 2021. More than 2,800 language educators are expected to attend. For registration details and conference information, please visit the link.
Visit: https://asiasociety.org/national-chinese-language-conference/nclc-2021
Source: Asia Society
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Title: Advanced Proficiency Overview
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This activity was created for Advanced language learners. Its purpose is to engage and support learners in considering how to repair miscommunication in the target language.
Learning Outcomes:
Learners will be able to:
- Brainstorm language strategies for repairing miscommunication
- Analyze target language samples to identify strategies for repairing miscommunication
Mode(s): All
Materials: Advanced proficiency overview video, digital discussion board
Procedure:
- Have learners watch the Advanced proficiency overview video.
- As part of a class discussion, ask learners to share a time in which they experienced miscommunication (in the target language or in another language). Learners may offer examples of any type of miscommunication (e.g., unintentionally offending someone or using a target utterance incorrectly).
- Pick three or four situations that the learners brainstormed and discuss strategies to repair the miscommunication as a class. Some strategies may include apologizing, explaining what happened, justifying one's choices, and appropriating responsibility.
- Ask learners to investigate one situation from Step 3 and to find two target language examples of repair in practice. Remind them to search in the target language.
- Learners should post their examples along with explanations of the repair strategies to a discussion board or other shared, digital space.
- In either a synchronous or asynchronous discussion, ask learners to review some of the samples posted and identify what they have learned about nuances and expectations related to repair in the target language.
Source: CASLS
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Title: InterCom: February 22, 2021
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This week, we continue our exploration of the basics of language learning by providing an overview of the many ways in which Advanced language learners can communicate.
There are a few ways to get connected with us this week:
- Join our InterCom Live! session. We connect on Facebook every Monday at 11:00 am Pacific. To join us, open CASLS's Facebook page at the designated time. Can't make it? The InterCom Live! events are always recorded, and you can find them on our Facebook page.
- Check out the Activity of the Week. This week, learners consider how to repair miscommunication in the target language.
- Check out these practical tips for teaching Advanced English Language Learners (ELLs). If you don’t teach Advanced ELLs, no worries! Many of them are easily adapted to all proficiency levels and languages.
Happy exploring! We are excited to continue engaging with you this week.
Source: CASLS
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Title: Resources for Concurrent Teaching
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From: https://www.grahnforlang.com/resources-for-the-shift-to-onlineblended-learning.html
Grahnforlang.com published a series of resources for educators on simultaneously teaching virtual and in-person learners. These resources include sample lessons, tips for relationship building, and tips for guiding learners' independent work.
Visit: https://www.grahnforlang.com/resources-for-the-shift-to-onlineblended-learning.html
Source: Grahnforlang.com
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Title: Book: Open Education Resources in Second Language Resources in Second Language Learning and Teaching: The Rise of a New Knowledge Ecology
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From: https://www.multilingual-matters.com/page/detail/?k=9781800411005
This new book contextualizes open education in world language contexts by examining the historical background of the open access movement and the impact of the movement beyond the traditional classroom. The book also provides approaches to curating and sharing world language materials among practitioners. The book is open access under a CC BY ND license.
Visit: https://www.multilingual-matters.com/page/detail/?k=9781800411005
Source: Multilingual Matters
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Title: Checklist for Concurrent Teaching Situations
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From: https://www.niet.org/assets/Resources/5733ad7a75/concurrent-teaching-considerations.pdf
The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) published a four-page PDF checklist for teachers who are teaching students both in-person and virtually. This checklist focuses on capitalizing on the affordances of multimodal instruction to serve learner needs and is divided into three main sections: planning, instruction, and environment.
Visit: https://www.niet.org/assets/Resources/5733ad7a75/concurrent-teaching-considerations.pdf
Source: National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET)
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Title: Ojibwe Language Professor Promotes Ojibew Language
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Alex DeCoteau, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, is the first instructor to offer an Ojibwe language class at Minot State. He hopes to raise awareness of the importance of indigenous languages and to promote increased learning of the Ojibwe language via his online course.
Source: Usnews
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Title: Updating Bloom’s Taxonomy for Digital Learning
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From: https://www.techlearning.com/news/updating-blooms-taxonomy-for-digital-learning
Bloom's Taxonomy has influenced a variety of fields since its inception in 1956. As learning environments continue to change in response to the realities of COVID-19, the taxonomy has been updated to more specifically address digital spaces.
Visit: https://www.techlearning.com/news/updating-blooms-taxonomy-for-digital-learning
Source: Tech & Learning
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Title: 25 Fun Spanish Books for Kids to Add to Your Library
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From: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g35430407/best-spanish-books-for-kids/
This book list is a great resource for learners of Spanish and individuals interested in learning more about Spanish-speaking cultures. The resources featured are especially for kids, but they could be used with older audiences depending on learners' goals. Follow the link to find out more.
Visit: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g35430407/best-spanish-books-for-kids/
Source: Goodhousekeeping
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