Upcoming Meeting:
Wednesday November 1st3:30-4:30 US French room --- Cindy's room US E219
Agenda:
Elba share
intercultural ice breaker
Tricia Trips recap
Cindy share
topics to discuss brainstorm
Intercultural Learning: The textbook is not a Curriculum
The Teachers’ Guide to Global, Collaborative Teaching and Learning is a searchable database of global projects and resources to help educators foster global competence and build connections with their students. This guide brings together opportunities and supports from organizations and institutions in the global education field for educators to find and connect with projects and programs that align with their curricula, goals, and interests.
Whether you are a new or a long time global collaborator, this website offers a comprehensive collection of resources from the global education field.
Guide to Global CollaborationPedagogy: Lots on our minds as we organize and plan our classes!
Making the most of a 90 minute BLOCKArtist and Teacher Create Emojis to Promote Diversity (from Language Magazine)
Mapuche schoolteacher Victor Carilaf has teamed up with Chilean artist Fiestoforo to create Kimeltuwe, a collective that has released sets of emojis to represent indigenous peoples of Latin America. Part of the project promotes the Mapudungun language—an indigenous language spoken by the Mapuche people in Chile and Argentina. Part of the project is depicting local languages, with descriptions of emotions like kümelekan for “I am well,” küpa umawün for “I am tired,” and kutrankülen for “I am sick,” among many others. Right now, the emojis can be used as images or stickers that can be shared in texting, comments, or messaging, and Kimeltuwe is looking toward news ways to integrate the emojis into different messaging platforms.
As you set your goals, Nonie Cameron (K-6 English chair) shared this really neat list with us, from John Hattie:
Mind Frames for Teachers
- I cooperate with teachers.
- I use dialogue, not monologue.
- I set the challenge.
- I talk about learning, not teaching.
- I inform all about the language of learning.
- I see learning as hard work.
- Assessment is feedback to me about me.
- I am a change agent.
- I am an evaluator.
- I develop positive relationships.
The Pulsera Project- Integrating service learning
Congress Advised of Critical Need to Boost Language Study
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) delivered its final report on the future of language education to the U.S. Congress, recommending “a national strategy to improve access to as many languages as possible for people of every region, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background.”
Read the full article here
Gaining cross-cultural understanding
Language learning inevitably involves learning about different cultures. Students pick up clues about the culture both in language classes and through meaningful immersion experiences.
Researchers Hanh Thi Nguyen and Guy Kellogg have shown that when students learn another language, they develop new ways of understanding culture through analyzing cultural stereotypes. They explain that “learning a second language involves the acquisition not only of linguistic forms but also ways of thinking and behaving.”
With the help of an instructor, students can critically think about stereotypes of different cultures related to food, appearance and conversation styles.
Full article is How learning a new language improves tolerance
Click on the title: Trever Noah interview on Fresh Air- Where do you fit in? Language and Cultural Identity
Tech Corner:
Class Tools
Thanks to Elba Lugo for this fun website- check out the random name picker for various activities in various languages!
Kidblog
Students' voices matter. Teachers in over 70 countries trust Kidblog to share student writing with a real audience
What Does Good Blended Learning Look Like?
Perhaps the most ideal approach, according to Psarovarkas, is one in which students are given freedom to learn in ways that suit them best and teachers are given the flexibility to work more closely with students as they see best. In this model, learning is “no longer something that’s done to the student,” she says, “but rather the student and the teachers are true partners in the relationship.”
Upcoming conferences:
November 17-19, 2017
Music City Center, Nashville, TN
Music City Center, Nashville, TN
The ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo is an international event bringing together more than 7,000 language educators from all languages, levels, and assignments. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive professional development experience that will have an impact on language educators at all levels of teaching and in turn help their students to succeed in their language learning process. Come participate in the world’s most comprehensive language education meeting of the minds featuring more than 800 educational sessions in a variety of formats that focus on innovative programs, emerging trends that impact the language profession, and research-informed practices. While the exhibit hall will showcase more than 250 companies exhibiting their latest products and services, it is a learning experience within itself where you will find exhibitor sponsored workshops, the ACTFL Collab Zone, the Social Media Lounge, a Career Café, and an ACTFL Confer-sation Corner.
January 23-26 2018
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
For nearly 40 years, the Future of Education Technology Conference has gathered the most dynamic and creative education professionals from around the world for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration of new technologies, best practices and pressing issues. Its impact has been felt by thousands of districts, schools, educators — and ultimately students. Each year, FETC is tailored to the needs of an increasingly technology-driven education community — and 2018 will be no exception. The 38th National Future of Education Technology Conference features industry experts and unrivaled agenda content, an Expo Hall filled with the latest and greatest solutions, and a community of thousands eager to network with like-minded peers. Your colleagues at FETC may come with different experiences and expertise, but they share your challenges and goals. School and district administrators, classroom teachers, IT professionals, special education directors, curriculum and media specialists, and other educators with roles or interest in ed tech, attend FETC year after year to find the professional learning, technology solutions and connections they need to transform learning in and out of the classroom. Join them for four days of collaboration, innovation and learning, and discover new ways to spark change with technology.
2018 TABS/NAIS Global Symposium
April 15 - 17, 2018
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel • New Orleans, Louisiana
April 15 - 17, 2018
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel • New Orleans, Louisiana
As boarding and day schools have internationalized, teachers and administrators have encountered new complexities in nearly every aspect of schooling— from admission, parent communications, and classroom pedagogy, to college advising, constituency relations, and development. At the same time, a pioneering spirit has taken hold in a number of schools, with many educators seeking to enlarge the vision of "preparatory" schools to include preparation for global citizenship in a world increasingly interconnected economically, environmentally, culturally, and politically.
The Global Symposium will bring together school leaders, educators, and experts to learn from each other and to explore current practice and promising ways forward.
World Language Workshop Series Level 1
World Language Workshop Series level 2
TEACHING WITH COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT
SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018 OFFERINGS
with Rachelle Adams and Anna Gilcher, PhD
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Six-session job-embedded professional development series + 1 school visit for classroom observation and personalized coaching session
Six Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm 11/18/17, 12/9/17, 1/20/18, 2/10/18, 3/10/18 + 5/12/18 for final reflection
Total cost: $425
Location: Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Charter School; 3700 Oakview Terrace, NE; Washington, DC 20017
NEW for 2017-2018!
Six-session job-embedded professional development series + 1 school visit for classroom observation and personalized coaching session
Six Saturdays from 1:00pm-4:00pm 11/18/17, 12/9/17, 1/20/18, 2/10/18, 3/10/18, 5/12/18
Total cost: $425
Location: Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Charter School; 3700 Oakview Terrace, NE; Washington, DC 20017
To register, go to http://www.elevateeducationcon
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→ for more info about Anna Gilcher, PhD go to www.annagilcher.com
→ for more info about Rachelle Adams, go to www.elevateeducationconsulting
World Language Workshop Series level 2
Elevate Education Consulting
www.elevateeducationconsulting
Spanish Language Acquisition
Curriculum Development
Teacher Coaching & Training
www.elevateeducationconsulting
Spanish Language Acquisition
Curriculum Development
Teacher Coaching & Training
No time to get away? How about a webinar?
Below please find the 2017-2018 schedule of FLAVA webinar-workshops to help instructors evaluate teaching strategies and learning outcomes. The workshops are all scheduled from 4:00-6:00pm on the following dates:
Thursday, October 26
“¿Hablas Minecraft? Gamification in the World Language Classroom” by Glen Irvin
Thursday, December 7
“Can-Do Statements for Intercultural Communicative Competence: Investigate, Interact, Reflect” by Kathy Shelton
Thursday, February 15
“Integrating STEM Topics in the World Language Classroom” by Nathan Lutz
Thursday, March 22
“Arts in the World Language Classroom” by Allison Carneiro de Silva
Thursday, May 3
“Using Technology to Enhance Your Comprehensible Input” by Maris Hawkins.
The Global Studio will be hosting group viewing sessions in INTC 226. If you are interested in attending, please register for these free events at the following FLAVA link: http://flavaweb.org/workshops/
Building Bridges Partners-
Ross McEwen and Jenni Hoffman have expressed interest in a match with a language class. Ross is open to various times of day and Jenni would prefer mornings. Michele O'Hara in the LS library has also volunteered her time slots to make a match. Please email them directly or let me know if you want me to facilitate to schedule a time and copy me once you have a slot scheduled.
CHINA TOWN HALL
ENGAGING IN A NATIONAL CONVERSATION ON CHINA
On Tuesday, Potomac was one of more than 80 communities throughout the United States participating in a national conversation about China. Dr. Bruce Dickson, professor of political science and international affairs at The George Washington University, spoke to Potomac students, faculty, and parents about the significance of the 19th Party Congress, an event that occurs every five years to set the Chinese Communist Party's policy goals and elect its top leadership. Mr. Dickson's talk covered such issues as China's political system, anti-corruption campaigns, economic structure, and relationship with North Korea. In the second half of the program, attendees participated in a live webcast with Susan Rice, former national security advisor and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
NEW TECH ADDITIONS TO THE US
The US Library Classroom and Innovation Hub is open! Mr. McLane, Mr. Thomas, and Ms. Salamone recently brought their Spanish classes to this space to videotape dialogues. While teachers can schedule their classes to meet in this collaborative space, students can also use the room for work on special projects, club activities, or publications. The space includes video- and audio-recording equipment, a green screen, a 3D printer, and Mac desktop computers with design and publishing software.
Blog question: What is the best warm up you use in class?
