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DAILy PROGRAM Saturday, November 23, 2013
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Salon 11, Rosen Centre Hotel Salon 11, Rosen Centre Hotel Salon 15, Rosen Centre Hotel
348 ACTFL Small Undergraduate 352 Innovative Curricular Ideas for 354 Film: Making the Connections
German Programs SIG Business German: B1–B2 Stick
Meeting This session explores how small German programs can In this session we will explore how the power of film
implement an integrated curriculum and co-curriculum works like a glue to make the interdisciplinary con-
This meeting for SUGP-SIG members will feature a
that addresses the differing needs and motivations nections our students need while, at the same time,
moderated discussion of ideas for small undergraduate
of language majors throughout their study. It treats inspiring them to be hopeful, to mature, and to consider
program building, including advising, program visibility,
curricular and co-curricular elements as well as best their personal potential.
and innovative programming that optimizes the efforts
of small German programs. Participants will contribute practices for content- and culture-based teaching for Lights, Camera, Action: Using Film to Teach History and
ideas of effective strategies that will later be shared advanced learners. Culture in the Lower Level Spanish Language Classroom
with the membership. The Tie That Binds (Demaris): Valpo’s Meta-Curriculum: (Puma)
Presenter(s): Beverly Moser, Appalachian This presentation shares Valparaiso’s model for estab- ¡No!: A Film that Really Says, ‘¡Sí, yo puedo!’ while
State University; Matt Lange, University of lishing a meta-curriculum for majors that integrates Making the Connections Your Students Need (Lutes)
advising, assessment, and the co-curriculum to achieve
Wisconsin–Whitewater Presenter(s): Rosamatilde Puma, Polytechnic School;
the valued integration of students’ learning at the
Sponsor(s): ACTFL Small Undergraduate German Leasa Y. Lutes, Gordon College
advanced level. The meta-curriculum combines check-
Programs SIG Sponsor(s): ACTFL Film (Cinema) SIG
points for students’ development and with pan-course
Target Area(s): Cultural Proficiency
learning activities that connect courses across each
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Audience: Higher Education
student’s experience.
Signature 2, Rosen Centre Hotel Language of Presentation: English
Through the Lens of the Media: Zooming in on Applicable Language(s): Spanish, All
349 NNELL Networking Breakfast Contemporary Perspectives on Society and Culture in
The NNELL annual breakfast provides attendees an op- German-Speaking Radio, TV, and Print Media (Hagen):
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
portunity to network with other early language learning The segment presents a culture-rich advanced course
Salon 17, Rosen Centre Hotel
professionals. Join us for conversation on the latest in that responds to the MLA’s 2007 call to restructure pro- S
early language learning from leading professionals in grams to emphasize cultural knowledge and linguistic 355 Heritage Language Learner A
the field. Sponsored in part by Santillana USA. Admis- proficiency. The third-year course introduces students to Identities and Testing T
sion is by ticket only. current events in German culture through the lens of the U
Constructing Chinese Heritage Identities in the Chinese
media, integrating assignments that develop language R
Foreign Language Classroom (Wang): This presentation
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. skills while fostering cultural awareness. investigates challenges that teachers face in classes D
Salon 9, Rosen Centre Hotel Presenter(s): Sarah Glenn DeMaris, Valparaiso that include heritage and non-heritage language stu- A
University; Alexandra Hagen, Bradley University;
dents. By analyzing a YouTube teaching demonstration, y
350 What the Learner Brings to the Gregory Wolf (Chair), North Central College
the presenter discusses how the teacher’s positioning
Task: Individual Differences Sponsor(s): ACTFL Small Undergraduate German of Chinese heritage students facilitates or impedes
Programs SIG
This Research SIG panel presents the latest research on their learning. Pedagogical recommendations for work-
Target Area(s): Personalized Learning N
individual differences in adult SLA. ing with diverse learners are provided.
Audience: Higher Education o
“Pedagogical Conditions and Individual Differences: An Language of Presentation: English A Chinese Placement Test for Heritage and Foreign ve
Update on The Latin Project.” Applicable Language(s): German Language Learners (Hsu): A Chinese placement test m
should be able to identify linguistic repertoires of differ-
“Aptitude as Grammatical Sensitivity and the Earliest b
Stages of Learning Japanese as L2.” 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ent groups of language learners, including foreign and er
heritage language learners with exposure to different
“The Anti-Ought-to Self and the Ought-to Self: Motiva- Salon 12, Rosen Centre Hotel Chinese “dialects.” Five suggestions for instruction 23
tion and Conflicting Attractor States.”
353 Cell Phones in the Classroom? will be discussed based on response patterns of three ,
Presenter(s): Cristina Sanz, Georgetown University; groups of students on a Chinese placement test. 2
Yes! 0
Megan Smith and Bill VanPatten, Michigan State Presenter(s): Rachel Tianxuan Wang, University of 1
University; Amy Thompson, University of South This session will introduce teachers to using mobile 3
British Columbia; Wei-Li Hsu, University of Hawaii
Florida; Heather Olson Beal, Stephen F. Austin State devices such as cell phones and iPods to motivate and
at Manoa
University; Silvia Peart, U.S. Naval Academy engage students. A variety of websites, tools, and apps
Sponsor(s): ACTFL Heritage Languages SIG
Sponsor(s): ACTFL Research SIG will be showcased. Inspire students to use language
Target Area(s): Personalized Learning
Target Area(s): Research-Informed Instruction skills to create projects using QR codes, student
Audience: All
Audience: All response systems, video, audio, social networking sites,
Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English and more. Bring your mobile device of choice in order to
Applicable Language(s): Chinese
Applicable Language(s): All get the most out of this workshop.
Presenter(s): Michelle Olah, Seminole County Public
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Schools
Salon 10, Rosen Centre Hotel Sponsor(s): FFLA
Target Area(s): Personalized Learning
351 ACTFL Teacher Development SIG SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
Audience: All
Business Meeting & Presentation Language of Presentation: English
Please try to stop by our sponsors’
This session outlines the plan for the implementation
booths in the World Languages
of edTPA at a public university that certifies the most
world language teachers in the state. We will share Expo and thank all of them for their
ideas for the implementation of edTPA in your teacher continued support of ACTFL and the
education program. This session will include the foreign language community A list
Teacher Development SIG Business Meeting.
of sponsors appears on p 17
Presenter(s): Jennifer Eddy, Queens College/State

University of New York
(WB) = West Building.
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DAILy PROGRAM Saturday, November 23, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Salon 19, Rosen Centre Hotel Salon 22, Rosen Centre Hotel W101B, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
356 National Japanese Exam 2013: 359 AATI Swap Shop Breakfast 362 Teaching Business Chinese:
Towards Proficiency-Oriented During this breakfast you can share a 2–3 minute activ- Successful Models and Essential
ity that excites, motivates, and engages all students in
Instruction Skills
your Italian classroom. Please bring 25 copies of your
The National Japanese Exam 2013 had a very different This session is designed to provide Business Chinese
activity.
format from previous exams. Come hear about the teachers with pedagogical strategies that utilize cul-
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Bruno, University of North
national results and test development process, includ- tural contexts to maximize student achievement. Task-
Carolina-Chapel Hill; Lucrezia Lindia, West Chester
ing the Test Development Workshop. We will discuss and project-based approaches, the ICC approach, and
Co. High School; Ida Wilder, Athena High School
instructional strategies for preparing students for this assessment strategies will be demonstrated to enhance
type of test, how to create sample test questions, and learning in Business Chinese classes.
future plans. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Presenter(s): Yan Zhang (Chair), University of
Presenter(s): Nobuko Hasegawa (Chair), Fiorello Salon 23, Rosen Centre Hotel Wyoming; Fengyan Hu, Wake Forest University;
H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and 360 The Academic Profession Daoxiong Guan, University of California–Santa
Performing Arts; Tomoko Takami, University of Barbara
In this session, university faculty from institutions
Pennsylvania; Miyuki Johnson, Elkins Pointe Middle Sponsor(s): CLTA
across North America will present on a variety of
School Target Area(s): Program Models
subjects pertaining to academic life in its various
Sponsor(s): AATJ Audience: Higher Education
dimensions: teaching, research, service, governance,
Target Area(s): Standards and Assessment Language of Presentation: Chinese
and other areas. The session aims to offer graduate stu-
Audience: Grades 6–12 Applicable Language(s): Chinese
dents insights into the contemporary professionalization
Language of Presentation: Japanese
process as a whole.
Applicable Language(s): Japanese 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
From Hiring to Tenure (Bancheri)
W102A, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
‘The Teacher/Scholar Model’: A Road to Tenure (Riviello)
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
y Salon 20, Rosen Centre Hotel Life in the Age of Budget Cuts (Giordano) 363 Teaching Grammar II
A The Effects of the Knowledge of Chinese Cohesive
Presenter(s): Colleen Ryan (Chair), Indiana University;
D 357 Making Literature Come Alive Salvatore Bancheri, University of Toronto; Tonia Devices on L2 Chinese Reading Ability (Liao): It is
R Using Project Learning Bicycle in Riviello, University of Santa Clara; Paolo Giordano, believed that the knowledge of cohesive devices plays
a critical role in L2 Chinese reading ability. This study
U Pre-AP Classroom University of Central Florida
empirically explores the effects of the knowledge of
T Reading literature can offer ways to think creatively Sponsor(s): AATI Chinese conjunction and lexical cohesion devices on L2
A and critically and facilitate the understanding of human Target Area(s): Educator Effectiveness
Chinese reading ability. The findings indicate that the
S moods, thoughts, and ideas beyond one’s culture and Audience: All
knowledge of cohesive devices affects L2 reading in
society. This session presents an innovative drama Language of Presentation: English
several dimensions. Implication for the teaching of L2
project in literature unit, designed by using the 21st Applicable Language(s): Italian
Chinese reading is discussed.
Century Project Learning Bicycle model, to promote
3 The Explicitness of Written Corrective Feedback and
1 student-directed learning. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
the Learning of L2 Chinese Grammar (Tan & Qi): By
0 Presenter(s): Kazue Masuyama, California State W101A, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
2 comparing two types of written corrective feedback to
, University–Sacramento; Mieko Avello, Miami 361 Incorporating Mobile Technology L2 Chinese students’ essays, this study is looking into
3 Palmetto Senior High School
2 and Social Networks in Chinese the extent to which the written corrective feedback will
Sponsor(s): AATJ
be taken up by the students in different conditions, and
er Target Area(s): Personalized Learning Writing Instruction how explicitness of the feedback factors in the learning
mb Audience: Grades 6–12 This panel focuses on utilizing web-based and mobile of Chinese grammar.
Language of Presentation: Japanese technology, such as social networks, blogs, learner
e Teaching Chinese Modal Adverbs via Videos at the
v Applicable Language(s): Japanese corpus, and apps to engage Chinese learners in writing
o appropriately, creatively, and collaboratively. Interactive Intermediate Level (Shao): The Chinese modal adverbs
N such as ‘jingran,’ ‘daodi’, etc. are often difficult learn-
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. online activities, alternative assessment, and feedback
ing points for the intermediate-level learners. Such
Salon 21, Rosen Centre Hotel processes, curricular guidelines, and technical re- knowledge, however, is critical for the development of
sources based on empirical and ethnographic research
358 Teaching with Tablets & the Chinese-speaking skill. This study explores ways of
are presented.
using video to present situated contexts for the learning
Technology: Bridging the Gap Presenter(s): Yang Xiao (Chair), University of South of the modal adverbs. The findings reveal enhanced
with Digital Natives Carolina; Ka Wong, St. Olaf College; Christopher accuracy and motivation of using the Chinese modal
This session will demonstrate an effective way to help Magriney, University of Southern California adverbs.
students acquire language proficiency by utilizing tech- Sponsor(s): CLTA Presenter(s): Jianling Liao and Hailing Shao, Council
nology in the world language classroom. The presenters Target Area(s): Research-Informed Instruction of International Education Exchange; Qiuyu Tan and
will show how to weave various apps and gadgets into Audience: All Shaoyan Qi, Columbia University
creating motivating activities, and will discuss strate- Language of Presentation: Chinese Sponsor(s): CLTA
gies to actively involve students in enhancing their Applicable Language(s): Chinese Target Area(s): Research-Informed Instruction
target language skills. Audience: All
Presenter(s): William Paris, New Providence High Language of Presentation: Chinese
School; Noriko Fujimoto-Vergel, Kamehameha Applicable Language(s): Chinese
Schools
Sponsor(s): AATJ
Target Area(s): Educator Effectiveness
Audience: All
Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language(s): Japanese
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DAILy PROGRAM Saturday, November 23, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
W102B, Orange County Convention Center (WB) W104A, Orange County Convention Center (WB) W105A, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
364 Exploring Effective Instructional 367 New Curricular Directions in 369 K–12 Teaching
Methods on the Acquisition of Undergraduate College German Design Graded Exercises in K–12 Classroom (Zhu): The
author will explain the process of designing graded
Chinese Tones Programs
exercises by giving an example of how to teach the
This session introduces instructional methods that Four presenters will introduce curricular changes they
topic of “weather,”—that is, how to design a serious
help students memorize, perceive, and produce tones, made to their undergraduate German programs (ranging
of exercises that are appropriate for students’ language
and identifies three effective pedagogical tonal from small liberal arts colleges to R1 schools), describe
level. The exercises will cover linguistic (lexical,
methods. Presentations include: “Teaching Tones with the reasons for these changes, and discuss how these
structural, etc.), discourse, and ultimately, real-life per-
the Color-Coded Character Method: Effects on Recall changes resulted in quantitatively and qualitatively
spectives of learning and practicing Chinese. Through
and Production;” “Computer-Assisted Tone Teaching: better programs.
the illustration, the participants will get to understand
Providing Visual Feedback,” and “Effects of Proficiency Presenter(s): Sebastian Heiduschke (Chair), Oregon how to design graded exercises to promote students’
and Auditory Trainings on L2 Perception of Mandarin State University; Rachael Huener, Macalester Chinese language acquisition process by taking account
Tones.” College; Gary Schmidt, Western Illinois University; (1) teacher’s pedagogical tasks; (2) students’ develop-
Presenter(s): Yunjuan He (Chair), University of North Lisa Seidlitz, Augustana College mental state and skill level; and (3) social contexts of
Georgia; Qian Wang, University of British Columbia; Sponsor(s): AATG the second-language learning environment.
Mingzhen Bao, University of Kentucky Target Area(s): Program Models
To Bridge the High School and College-Level Chinese
Sponsor(s): CLTA Audience: Higher Education
Curriculum (Mu): The increased number of high school
Target Area(s): Research-Informed Instruction Language of Presentation: English
students with Chinese proficiency is palpably reshaping
Audience: All Applicable Language(s): German
the landscape of college Chinese teaching and poses
Language of Presentation: Chinese
significant challenges. This paper is to discuss the
Applicable Language(s): Chinese 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. miscellaneous difficulties that we have encountered
W104B, Orange County Convention Center (WB) in classrooms and suggest ways to bridge the gap
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. between high school and college Chinese programs.
368 Study Abroad: Integral and S
W103A, Orange County Convention Center (WB) Evaluation on Three Online Chinese Teaching and
Integrated Element of a Language A
365 Making Connections with Popular Learning Virtual Models in the U.S. K–12 Context (Teng):
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Curriculum The following will be presented in the conference: the
Music in the German Language U
Beginning with the description of a culture-focused purpose of the study; the comparison of three online
Classroom course abroad, this panel explicates the structure of a models in a form (advantages and disadvantages); R
D
Learn about engaging students and about innovative foreign language program in the United States that pre- comments on the three models; suggestions for online
and effective teaching with a broad range of popular pares its students during the second year of language Chinese teaching and learning; and pedagogical impli- A
music genres from the DACHL geographic area. The study for a stay in Germany during the third year and cations for online learning and teaching. y
presenters demonstrate how popular music can be integrates the acquired knowledge into the upper levels Presenter(s): Yun Zhu, St. Catherine’s School; Ling
connected to other culturally authentic materials used of instruction. Mu, Yale University; Yanjiang Teng, Michigan State
in a standards-based curriculum and to other thematic Presenter(s): Roman Graf and Heike Fahrenberg, University N
areas of inquiry. Middlebury College Sponsor(s): CLTA o
Presenter(s): Cornelius Partsch (Chair), Western Sponsor(s): AATG Target Area(s): Personalized Learning v
e
Washington University; Dana Deal, Bowling Green Target Area(s): Program Models Audience: All m
State University; Samantha Litty, University of Audience: Higher Education Language of Presentation: Chinese b
Wisconsin–Madison; Mohamed Esa, McDaniel Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language(s): Chinese e
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College Applicable Language(s): German
2
Sponsor(s): AATG 3
Target Area(s): Cultural Proficiency ,
2
Audience: Higher Education 0
Language of Presentation: English 1
MEET ThE AUThORS: the Keys to plannIng for learnIng
Applicable Language(s): German 3
Meet Laura Terrill and Donna Clementi—authors of The Keys to Planning for
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Learning: Effective Curriculum, Unit, and Lesson Design, recently published
W103B, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
by ACTFL as the latest book in the Keys series They’ll be signing books
366 The True Reality Show: Multi-Level at ACTFL Central in the Exhibit Halls WA1 & WA2
Classrooms on Saturday November 23, 9:00 a m –10:00 a m
The new reality is that more and more German class-
rooms are multi-level. This session will guide teachers
in choosing and using the same authentic materials
VISIT ACTFL CENTRAL
for several levels with concrete scaffolding ideas and
differentiated formative and summative assessments in ACTFL Central is located in Exhibit Halls WA1 & WA2 of the Orange
all modes of communication.
County Convention Center (WB) It is open Friday, 10:00 a m–6:00 p m ;
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Smith (retired); Wiebke Strehl,
Saturday, 8:00 a m –5:00 p m ; and Sunday, 8:00 a m –12:00 p m Stop
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Sponsor(s): AATG by to purchase ACTFL publications such as the new Implementing Integrated
Target Area(s): Personalized Learning Performance Assessment and the new The Keys to Planning for Learning:
Audience: Grades 6–12 Effective Curriculum, Unit, and Lesson Design, or to learn more about ACTFL
Language of Presentation: English
programs and services
Applicable Language(s): German
(WB) = West Building.
Session descriptions and presenter information come directly from the submitter and are not entered by ACTFL.
Information is accurate as of October 31, 2013. ACTFL 2013 Program Guide | 101
DAILy PROGRAM Saturday, November 23, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
ACTFL PLENARy SESSION
W105B, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
W107, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
370 Advancing Linguistic Competence 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
372 Building Proficiency Using
Through Engaging Activities and W110A, Orange County Convention Center
Classroom Formative Assessments
(WB)
Popular TV Shows Formative assessment plays a vital role in improving
The two presenters will share innovative, practical, student achievement, engagement, and accountabil- 375 Authentic Student Voice—Let’s
and effective strategies and activities that will help ity. Participants describe the formative assessment Listen to Our Learners!
students find success in learning Chinese and keep stu- process, explore methods of gathering evidence of
Students speak out! This panel of world language
dents committed to learning. Activities such as picture learning and of adapting instruction to the needs of
student leaders from Florida will give their
it, draw it, spy it, decode it, build it, say it, rhyme it, and students, and examine the role of descriptive feedback.
provocative insights into the teaching and learning
a lot more can be used as quick time fillers, competi- They acquire learner-centered, classroom assessments
they need in the 21st century. They will share their
tions, tests, quizzes, and extra credit assignments. One applicable in their classrooms.
ideas and experiences about what it’s like to be
presenter will demonstrate how she imitates the popu- Presenter(s): Rosanne Zeppieri, independent consul- in the “new spaces” of anytime learning choices
lar show in China, You Are the One, in her classroom to tant; Priscilla Russel, Princeton Schools and confronting the “new realities” of becoming
help students reach higher proficiency levels. Sponsor(s): ACTFL self-directed learners. The students will also offer
Making Chinese Words Stick (Gao): Vocabulary is Target Area(s): Standards and Assessment suggestions to teachers about how to make learn-
the first and foremost important step in language Audience: Pre-K–Grade 12 ing more engaging and purposeful.
acquisition. In this interactive session, the presenter Language of Presentation: English
Presenter(s): Toni Theisen (Chair), Loveland High
demonstrates her innovative, engaging activities that Applicable Language(s): All
School; Pam Benton, Pinellas County Schools;
promote enthusiasm for vocabulary! Participants gain
Carter Helschien, and Alana Steinberg, Pine
fresh ideas for building vocabulary in such a way as to 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Crest School; Jaquira Darling and Sabrina
capture students’ attention and place the words in their
W108A, Orange County Convention Center (WB) Schmidt, Lakewood High School; Mason
memories.
Andrew, Diego Jui, and Carlos Mejia, Riverdale
373 Welcome to a National Network
Beyond the Culture: Advanced Linguistic Competence High School
y Through the Popular Show, You Are the One (Hu): Forge of Chinese Immersion Programs Sponsor(s): ACTFL
A beyond dry textbooks to create an interactive and im- Chinese immersion programs have experienced rapid Target Area(s): Personalized Learning
D mersive classroom where students achieve proficiency growth, and the need for expertise, leadership, and Audience: All
R by imitating the popular Chinese TV show, You Are the support is urgent. In response, a group of renowned Language of Presentation: English
U One. In this exciting session, participants will not only Chinese immersion programs established the Chinese Applicable Language(s): All
learn how to design a syllabus to motivate students to Early Language and Immersion Network (CELIN). Come
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A continue studying the language even after completing to learn how you can join and contribute to CELIN.
the language requirements but also learn techniques to
S Presenter(s): Shuhan Wang (Chair), ELE Consulting
incorporate language and culture. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
International; Jeffrey Bissell, Chinese American
Presenter(s): Jian Gao, Belmont Hill School; Huixing International School; Maquita Alexander, W203A, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
Hu, The Lovett School Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School; Susan 376 The Ten Principles of Revitalizing
3 Sponsor(s): CLASS Berg, Yinghua Academy; Eric Schneider, Minnetonka
1 a Language Program: What the
0 Target Area(s): Educator Effectiveness Public Schools Office
2 Audience: Pre-K–Grade 12 Sponsor(s): ACTFL Success Stories Can Teach Us

3, Language of Presentation: Chinese Target Area(s): Educational Policy and Leadership Have you ever wondered what makes a successful
2 Applicable Language(s): Chinese Audience: Pre-K–Grade 8 language program? We did, and the answers are
r Language of Presentation: English surprising! This session presents the findings of a ques-
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b 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Applicable Language(s): Chinese tionnaire distributed to teachers, students, and adminis-
m trators in language programs that have been successful
W106, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
e 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. in building higher enrollments and greater student
ov 371 Using Project-Based Learning to W108B, Orange County Convention Center (WB) enthusiasm for language learning. Their suggestions,
N Engage Language Students comments, and success stories are presented here, as
Project-based learning provides significant learning 374 Was bedeutet Nachhaltigkeit? a series of useful and practical principles for revitalizing
experiences for students, offering a deeper under- Sustainability Studies in the language programs. In this session, attendees will learn
standing of the subject matter while employing 21st German Curriculum about these principles, and will be encouraged to evalu-
century skills. This session gives project examples used ate their own language programs and to reflect on ways
in Spanish classes that can be adapted to different Presenters showcase “green” units or courses they to implement these strategies.
have recently taught: “Green Technology in Germany,”
languages and levels. The Framework for 21st Century Presenter(s): Joseph Price, Texas Tech University
a large introductory course taught in English to peak
Skills and videos of students’ class projects will be Sponsor(s): ACTFL
student interest in German language and culture;
used to illustrate specific outcomes. Target Area(s): Program Models
“Bio-Mode,” an advanced German Studies/Interna-
Presenter(s): Leticia Lopez, San Diego Mesa College tional Business unit on the green clothing industry; Audience: All
Sponsor(s): ACTFL and “Green Germany,” an upper-level German course Language of Presentation: English
Target Area(s): Program Models focusing on the humanistic dimension of sustainability Applicable Language(s): All
Audience: All and developing advanced language skills.
Language of Presentation: English
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Kautz (Chair), University
Applicable Language(s): Spanish
of Minnesota; Lara Ducate, University of South
Carolina; Margaret Gonglewski and Anna
Helm, George Washington University; Natalie
Eppelsheimer, Middlebury College
Sponsor(s): AATG
Target Area(s): Program Models
Audience: Higher Education
Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language(s): German
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DAILy PROGRAM Saturday, November 23, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
W203B, Orange County Convention Center (WB) W204B, Orange County Convention Center (WB) W303B, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
377 Speak Out! Bridging the Gap 380 Online Cultural Training for 383 Maximize Chinese Proficiency
Between Native and Nonnative Teachers of French with Technology to Acquire HOTS
Communication The purpose of this session is to present an overview Participants examine the practical step-by-step process
and a demonstration of a hybrid (online) program spon- to transform the learning experiences to higher order
The most common communication format for university
sored by the French Embassy and designed for teachers thinking skills (HOTS) for students. They explore what
students has been limited to verbal interaction with
of French who wish to bring contemporary culture into web tools are mapped to the Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy
other nonnative speakers in the language classroom.
their classroom, but might live too far to attend train- and how to guide the learners’ success in transform-
This session presents various ways university Spanish
ings on the subject. ing their communicating and critical thinking skills via
instructors can create environments to promote com-
munication between their students and native speakers Presenter(s): Jean-François Duclos, Metro State collaborating and creating.
of the target language. University of Denver; Pierre Dairon, Kenyon College Presenter(s): Joanne Shang, Durham Academy
Sponsor(s): ACTFL Sponsor(s): ACTFL
Presenter(s): Laurie de Gonzalez and Paula Ellister,
Target Area(s): Cultural Proficiency Target Area(s): Personalized Learning
University of Oregon
Audience: Pre-K–Grade 12 Audience: Grades 6–12
Sponsor(s): ACTFL
Language of Presentation: French Language of Presentation: English
Target Area(s): Program Models
Applicable Language(s): French Applicable Language(s): Chinese
Audience: Higher Education
Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language(s): Spanish 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
W204C, Orange County Convention Center (WB) W303C, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 381 Student-Centered Culture 384 Measuring Student Literacy When
W203C, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
Projects: Integrating Language Completing Speaking, Listening,
378 Elementary Immersion:
Skills with Cultural Practices and Reading and Writing Tasks in the
Implementation Considerations S
Perspectives Foreign Language Class
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for Practitioners The session explains how to develop culture projects In this workshop the presenter will introduce the audi-
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Participants in this session will have the opportunity that integrate reading, writing, and speaking skills for ence to four specific technology applications: Vialogues, U
to benefit from the successes and challenges of five students at the intermediate level. The projects are de- Socrative, History Pin, and Close Builder. These novel
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immersion schools across the country. Participants will signed to improve students’ linguistic skills while they applications can be used in the foreign language class
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address considerations such as generating stakeholder learn more about the cultural practices and perspec- to present content, assess its mastery by the students
support, choosing a program model, attracting and re- tives of the target language. and allow students to engage freely in the learning pro- A
taining qualified teachers, program articulation, culture, Presenter(s): Fanny Roncal-Ramirez, Concordia cess. Weaved in the presentation of these applications, y
and building a cohesive community. College; Alicia Lorenzo, Vanderbilt University the presenter will use the four DOK levels of literacy
Presenter(s): Barbara Mondloch, Franklin Pierce Sponsor(s): ACTFL to help the audience create complex yet meaningful
Schools Target Area(s): Cultural Proficiency tasks that can lead the students to achieve comfort and N
Sponsor(s): ACTFL Audience: Higher Education proficiency in the completion of a task. o
Target Area(s): Program Models Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Adina Alexandru, Southington Public v
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Audience: Administration Applicable Language(s): French, Italian, Portuguese, Schools m
Language of Presentation: English Spanish Sponsor(s): ACTFL b
Applicable Language(s): All Target Area(s): Personalized Learning e
r
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Audience: Grades 6–12 2
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. W303A, Orange County Convention Center (WB) Language of Presentation: English 3
W204A, Orange County Convention Center (WB) 382 Operation LAPIS: Students Saving AppPolirctuagbulees Lea, nSgpaunaigshe(s): French, German, Italian, , 20
379 Making International Student the World, One Classroom at a 1
3
Exchange an Authentic Learning Time 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Experience This program will show how a student engages Opera- W304A, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
Traveling abroad and spending time with peers can be tion LAPIS (game-based learning) and utilizes its tools 385 Teaching Net Geners: Blended
far more powerful than being a tourist. This presenta- to personalize his/her learning experience. Attendees
Learning as Individualized
tion introduces a number of strategies, resources, and will see the benefits game-based learning provides
examples, including an innovative exchange program and then experience them firsthand as they participate Learning
between high schools from the United States and in a mission from Operation LAPIS from a student’s Net Geners thrive on social interaction and learning
China, all aimed at authentic learning that leads to perspective. by exploration rather than by explanation. Blended
greater linguistic and cultural proficiency. Presenter(s): Emily Lewis, Westborough High School; learning moves explanation to a more self-paced,
Presenter(s): Jeff Wang, Grace Norman, and Chris David Marchetti, Brien McMahon High School online environment while freeing up class time for the
Livaccari, Asia Society; Heidi Steele, Peninsula Sponsor(s): ACTFL interaction and exploration that are so appealing to
School District Target Area(s): Personalized Learning the Net Generation. Learn how blended learning can
Sponsor(s): ACTFL Audience: Grades 6–12 individualize student instruction.
Target Area(s): Cultural Proficiency Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Kimberly Armstrong and Cindy Yetter-
Audience: All Applicable Language(s): Latin Vassot, Franklin & Marshall College
Language of Presentation: English Sponsor(s): ACTFL
Applicable Language(s): Chinese Target Area(s): Personalized Learning
Audience: Higher Education
Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language(s): French, Spanish
(WB) = West Building.
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DAILy PROGRAM Saturday, November 23, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
W304B, Orange County Convention Center (WB) W305A, Orange County Convention Center (WB) W306B, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
386 Overcoming Fossilization: 389 Using University Radio for 392 Demystifying the Academic
Strategies for Advanced and Creating Collaborative Language Publishing Process
Heritage Learners Teaching Platform The session’s primary goal is to prepare successfully
those seeking to publish in academic journals. The
This presentation focuses on both moving beyond a This session explores a collaborative teaching platform,
former Editor of Foreign Language Annals and current
language plateau and correcting stubborn errors in the based on well-established university radio stations and
Editor of Hispania mentors participants through manu-
productive skills. Step-by-step explanation will lead to modern podcast technology, to create and share mate-
script preparation, submission, peer review, revising,
strategies immediately applicable to instruction. These rial which explores Hindi and Urdu language basics,
resubmission, and production to minimize frustrations
methods encourage autonomous learning both in and news, music, culture, history, interviews, and interac-
during the process.
beyond the classroom. tion with experts and native speakers at a level which
Presenter(s): Cori Weiner, Montclair State University is appropriate for second language learners. Presenter(s): Sheri Long, University of Alabama at
Birmingham
Sponsor(s): ACTFL Presenter(s): Pranjali Sirasao, TeachRight Inc./
Sponsor(s): ACTFL
Target Area(s): Personalized Learning University of California–Berkeley
Target Area(s): Research-Informed Instruction
Audience: All Sponsor(s): ACTFL
Audience: All
Language of Presentation: English Target Area(s): Personalized Learning
Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language(s): All Audience: Higher Education
Applicable Language(s): Portuguese, Spanish
Language of Presentation: English
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Applicable Language(s): Other
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
W304C, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. W307A, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
387 Practices and Tools that Add
W305B, Orange County Convention Center (WB) 393 Modeling for Models: Facilitating
Engagement and Joy for
390 Global Classmates: Increasing a Learner-Centered Methods
Learning!
y Japanese Language and Cultural Course
A Learn about creating e-portfolios using Weebly and to
incorporate tools to engage students in a meaningful Proficiencies Through Technology Pre-service teachers must be prepared to facilitate
D personalized and autonomous language learning in
way. Participants will learn about tools like Chirbit, Using Kizuna Across Cultures’ Japanese language and
R Vocaroo, QR codes, Eyejot, MailVu, VoiceThread, Vizify, cultural exchange Global Classmates as a model, par- their future classrooms. In this session, participants will
U PresentMe, plus useful websites like Ver-tal, Lingt, ticipants learn how implementing advanced online tools explore how to model and facilitate personalized learn-
ing for pre-service teachers in a university methods
T and Lyrics Training. Leave the session with ideas for an and student interaction will result in more motivated
A exciting new semester. and engaged students. This program leads to higher course. Participants should bring syllabi and sample
assignments for use in this session.
S Presenter(s): Mercedes Meier, Miami Dade College competencies for Japanese language learners and
Sponsor(s): ACTFL furthers cultural understanding. Presenter(s): Adriana Brandt, Indiana University-
Purdue University Indianapolis
Target Area(s): Personalized Learning Presenter(s): Andrew Scronce, Ayako Smethurst, and
Sponsor(s): ACTFL
3 Audience: Higher Education Shanti Shoji, Kizuna Across Cultures
Target Area(s): Personalized Learning
1 Language of Presentation: English Sponsor(s): ACTFL
0 Applicable Language(s): Spanish Target Area(s): Personalized Learning Audience: Administration
2 Language of Presentation: English
Audience: Grades 6–12
3, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language(s): All
2
Applicable Language(s): Japanese
W304D, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
r 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
e
b 388 One Year of Flipping the Spanish 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. W307B, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
m
e and French Classroom W306A, Orange County Convention Center (WB) 394 Writing and Citing: Scaffolding
v In this session, participants will hear a success story
o 391 Team Teaching: Integrating the Presentational Mode
N of several Spanish and French high school teachers
implementing the flipped classroom in beginning and Research and Lessons from the Expressing ideas and demonstrating critical thinking in
the written presentational mode are important abilities
intermediate classes. The information covered will Field
for advanced high school courses and college classes.
include a brief overview of flipping, resources for creat-
Research regarding the effectiveness of team teaching
This session provides teachers with techniques for scaf-
ing videos and other materials, tips for making sure
has been mixed. Integrating original empirical work
folding writing instruction within a thematic framework
students learn the material they need to master on their
(both quantitative and qualitative) from adult, military
so that students can produce coherent compositions
own and ideas for more enriching, interactive, student-
learners, and instructors with published practices and
that document their sources correctly.
centered activities during class time. Participants will
research, keys for leveraging team teaching in various
also hear the student perspective on the process. A Presenter(s): Maritza Sloan, Plano West High School;
formats are explored. These two sources of information
link to a collection of all resources presented will be Robert Davis, University of Oregon
will yield evidence-based practice recommendations.
provided. Sponsor(s): ACTFL
Presenter(s): Jack Olin, Reanna Harman, and Eric
Target Area(s): Personalized Learning
Presenter(s): Lupe Fisch, Deborah Bensadon,
Surface, SWA Consulting, Inc.
Audience: Higher Education
Veronique Brau, and Adam Ross, Lakeside School
Sponsor(s): ACTFL
Language of Presentation: English
Sponsor(s): ACTFL
Target Area(s): Research-Informed Instruction
Applicable Language(s): All
Target Area(s): Personalized Learning
Audience: Higher Education
Audience: Grades 6–12
Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language(s): All
Applicable Language(s): French, Spanish
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DAILy PROGRAM Saturday, November 23, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
W307C, Orange County Convention Center (WB) W308C, Orange County Convention Center (WB) W310A, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
395 The Characteristics of Effective 398 The Push to Teach Online: Making 401 ACTFL Research Paper
Language Teachers Research-Informed Decisions Presentations 11
Personality patterns, use of humor in the classroom, The authors investigate the benefits and risks of online Conscious Transfer Strategies in a Multilingual Class-
and confidence to teach languages are part of what language and culture education based on prior research room (Malykh): Encouraging students to learn up to 3–5
constitutes highly effective teachers in today’s environ- and an action research project in a postsecondary, languages requires well developed transfer strategies.
ment of increased accountability. Attendees learn how cross-institutional setting. Participants will be actively An experimental integrated program based on the
these qualities relate to student achievement in a lively involved in a conversation of authentic scenarios, les- methodology of molding conscious transfer strategies in
discussion as they self-examine such characteristics. sons learned, and examples of best practices. the process of teaching English, German, and Arabic to
Presenter(s): Peter Swanson, Georgia State University Presenter(s): Manuela Wagner and Niko Tracksdorf, Tatar–Russian speaking bilingual children is presented.
Sponsor(s): ACTFL University of Connecticut; Kathrin Seidl-Gomez, A Research-Based Instructional Technique: Incidental
Target Area(s): Educator Effectiveness Brandeis University Learning via Peripheral Attention (Erdil, Thompson): This
Audience: All Sponsor(s): ACTFL presentation focuses on the importance of the uncon-
Language of Presentation: English Target Area(s): Research-Informed Instruction scious learning process in second/foreign language
Applicable Language(s): All Audience: All classrooms. Based on empirical evidence, this presenta-
Language of Presentation: English tion will suggest ways to enrich language classrooms
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Applicable Language(s): All with peripheral materials to facilitate the acquisition
and recall of the content.
W307D, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Personal Learning Environments for Deep Language
396 Building Cultural and Linguistic
W309A, Orange County Convention Center (WB) Learning (Tochon): Personal Learning Environments cre-
Competence: From Classroom to ate a new avenue for self-regulated language learning.
399 Incorporating the Tablet PC
Community After a survey of their impacts on proficiency, student
into Spanish Composition and evaluations, deep learning, and intercultural learning,
Applying skills outside of the classroom within a larger
community remains an elusive and seemingly insur- Literature Courses participants will use hands-on templates to scaffold S
deep language learning experiences. This introduc- A
mountable task to many students. This session provides The presenters will demonstrate their pilot study—the
a model and examples of activities used by the Chinese incorporation of the Tablet PC in Spanish composition tion will be supported by Prezi, video, multimedia, and T
online presentations. U
Language School of Connecticut to expand student op- and literature courses. Collaborative teaching and
portunities to use skills in ever-widening linguistic and learning activities by use of the Tablet PC will be exem- Presenter(s): Ludmila Malykh, Udmurt State R
cultural communities. plified, such as vocabulary and grammar enrichment, University, Russia; Zeynep Erdil and Amy Thompson, D
Presenter(s): Terri Kung, Sharon Lum, Guihua Zhu, poem analysis, and literary devices review through University of South Florida; Francois Tochon, A
and Katy Chen-Myers, Chinese Language School of short passages of stories. University of Wisconsin–Madison y
Sponsor(s): ACTFL
Connecticut Presenter(s): Jose Banuelos-Montes (Chair) and
Target Area(s): Research-Informed Instruction
Sponsor(s): ACTFL Dolores Flores-Silva, Roanoke College; Xiaoyan Ma,
Audience: All
Target Area(s): Educator Effectiveness Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Language of Presentation: English N
Audience: Pre-K–Grade 12 Sponsor(s): ACTFL
Applicable Language(s): All o
Language of Presentation: English Target Area(s): Research-Informed Instruction v
Applicable Language(s): All Audience: Higher Education e
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Language of Presentation: English
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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Applicable Language(s): Spanish e
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W308A, Orange County Convention Center (WB) 2
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 3
397 The EPD Model: Coaching
W309B, Orange County Convention Center (WB) ,
Teachers to Use CLT in 2
400 Building a Culture of Assessment 0
Classrooms 1
in a Chinese School 3
An experiential approach to professional development
What does it take to build a culture of assessment
(EPD), in which a researcher–consultant collaborated
in a Chinese school? The session will first present a
with Spanish teachers, was found to be effective in
case study of one Chinese school’s journey to improve FREE PhOTO BOOTh
changing teacher beliefs and instruction. The EPD
teaching and learning through outcomes assessment,
model will be presented and recommendations will be
and then demonstrate methods to use data to guide the Have you ever wanted to be on the
made about how more school–university partnerships
enhancement of curricula and instruction. cover of The Language Educator?
could impact world language education in a meaningful
way. Presenter(s): Jion Liou Yen, Lewis University; Peggy Now is your chance! Visit the
Presenter(s): Brigid Burke, Bowling Green State Chiu, Oakland University; Lingling Fan, Southern ACTFL Photo Booth, located in
Michigan Chinese School
University; Dana Webber and Steve Klebacha, State Booth 357 in Exhibit Halls WA1
Sponsor(s): ACTFL
College High School; Sara Brosious, Downingtown
Target Area(s): Standards and Assessment & WA2 of the Orange County
East High School
Sponsor(s): ACTFL Audience: All Convention Center (WB) to have
Language of Presentation: English
Target Area(s): Research-Informed Instruction your photo taken and put on a
Applicable Language(s): Chinese
Audience: All cover of The Language Educator
Language of Presentation: English
that you can take home with you!
Applicable Language(s): All
(WB) = West Building.
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DAILy PROGRAM Saturday, November 23, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
W310B, Orange County Convention Center (WB) W311B, Orange County Convention Center (WB) Salon 13, Rosen Centre Hotel
402 ACTFL Research Paper 404 Working Towards Proficiency 407 The K–12 Language Flagship
Presentations 12 Through Authentic Tasks and F-CAP Breakfast Meeting
Matching the Professional Goals of Students and Their Alternative Assessments
Language Development in the First-Year Classroom This session will discuss authentic task-based assign- 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(Shook): This paper describes a mismatch between the
ments and alternative assessments (aligned to the Salon 14, Rosen Centre Hotel
professional goals of current U.S. university students
ACTFL guidelines) to work towards oral and written
and the focus of the FL/L2 language learning to which 408 ACTFL OPI Norming Meeting
proficiency. The presenter will demonstrate and share
they are being exposed as well as presents models for
examples on how to effectively incorporate these
bridging this mismatch.
task-based assignments and assessments into the cur-
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Language Votes: Foreign Language Policy Attitudes in riculum beginning at the novice level.
the Electorate and in Our Narratives (Rivers): We present W202C, Orange County Convention Center
Presenter(s): Deborah Gill, Pennsylvania State
survey data from the past 15 years showing growing (WB)
University, DuBois; Gayle Vierma, University of
public support for foreign language education, and in Southern California 409 The Job Application Journey
particular, growing support among younger cohorts
Sponsor(s): ACTFL Focuses on resume writing for language teachers
(18–34). We analyze this in the context of language
Target Area(s): Standards and Assessment and professionals, and will address different
as an essential component of 21st century global
Audience: Higher Education resume strategies, styles, formatting, what to
citizenship.
Language of Presentation: English include/exclude, and how to write a noticeable
Metapragmatic Tools in Heritage Language Develop- Applicable Language(s): Spanish, All cover letter.
ment: A Mapping of Their Distribution (Guardado): This
Presenter(s): Farnaz Namin-Hedayati, Center for
paper investigates how Hispanic families in Alberta, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Work Life, LLC
Canada attempt to foster heritage language (HL) use in
W311C, Orange County Convention Center (WB) Sponsor(s): ACTFL
their children. The findings show that the great majority
y of participants used metapragmatic regimentation of 405 Planning for and Reaching
A HL use. The presentation will discuss factors affecting Proficiency: What It Will Take
9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
strategy deployment and implications for family com-
D Students feel success or failure in their language class-
munication, theory and research. Exhibit Halls WA1 and WA2
R es based on how much and how well they can speak.
U Presenter(s): David Shook, Georgia Institute of Getting to that point requires focus and intentionality Workshop Room #1
Technology; William Rivers, Joint National from their teachers. This session suggests three critical Orange County Convention Center (WB)
T
A Committee for Languages–National Council for steps in getting there: setting proficiency targets; plan- e36 Introducing Cineplex:
Languages and International Studies; Martin ning instructional pathways geared to reach the targets;
S Intermediate German
Guardado, University of Alberta and assessing both internally and externally to see if
Sponsor(s): ACTFL the targets are being met. Language and Culture
Target Area(s): Research-Informed Instruction
Presenter(s): Greg Duncan, Interprep Inc. Through Film
3 Audience: All
1 Language of Presentation: English Sponsor(s): ACTFL This workshop introduces Cineplex: Intermediate
0 Target Area(s): Standards and Assessment German Language and Culture Through Film, an
2 Applicable Language(s): All Audience: All innovative approach to teaching and learning

3, Language of Presentation: English German through feature-length German films with
2 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Applicable Language(s): All motivating cultural–historical topics. Cineplex pro-
r W311A, Orange County Convention Center (WB) vides intermediate-level students with stimulating
e
b 403 Pre/Post-Assessments and SLO 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. topics for discussion and opportunities to build
em Design for World Languages W311D, Orange County Convention Center (WB) athnedi rs ctruelntugrtahle knn tohwelier dlagneg.uage skills and expand
ov What are Student Learning Objectives (SLOs?) How 406 Aligning Common Core Literacy Presenter(s): Jeanne Schueller, University
N can assessments be used to measure student growth Standards with Arabic Language of Wisconsin–Madison; Reinhard Zachau,
and evaluate teacher effectiveness? This workshop will
Classroom Instruction University of the South, Sewanee; Carrie
walk participants through the process of designing pre-
and post-assessments for Student Learning Objectives As schools struggle to implement Common Core State Collenberg-Gonzalez, Longwood University
and summarize one district’s efforts to put a system- Standards, world language teachers need to ensure Sponsor(s): Focus Publishing
wide process in place for data driven instruction in the classroom instruction aligns with Common Core literacy Audience: Higher Education
world language classroom. expectations. Learn how to integrate reading and Language of Presentation: English
writing into daily instruction. Presenters will share a Applicable Language(s): German
Presenter(s): Anita Lawrence, Atlanta Public Schools
Sponsor(s): ACTFL thematic unit and participants will come away with
lesson plans, templates, assessments, and rubrics.
Target Area(s): Standards and Assessment
Audience: All Presenter(s): Nawf Abou-dib, Nabila Hammami, and
Language of Presentation: English Kathleen McBroom, Dearborn Public Schools
Applicable Language(s): All Sponsor(s): ACTFL
Target Area(s): Standards and Assessment
Audience: Grades 6–12
Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language(s): Arabic
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DAILy PROGRAM Saturday, November 23, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Exhibit Halls WA1 and WA2 Exhibit Halls WA1 and WA2 Exhibit Halls WA1 and WA2
Workshop Room #2 Workshop Room #4 Workshop Room #2
Orange County Convention Center (WB) Orange County Convention Center (WB) Orange County Convention Center (WB)
e37 表达 Developing Chinese e39 The Next Generation of e42 Getting to Know Al-Kitaab,
Fluency: Help Intermediate Language Learning 3rd Edition
Learners Make Significant This session will discuss world language We will discuss the updates and changes to the
acquisition as an important component of global series in the new third edition, including introduc-
Strides in Speaking and
competency for today’s students. The growing ing teachers to the recently published Al-Kitaab:
Writing Skills availability of high-quality online and blended Part Two. The workshop will cover the benefits
Are your Intermediate students still speaking in learning resources empower schools and teachers of Al-Kitaab’s approach and effective ways to
basic phrases, or short broken sentences? Do with a new set of tools that can expand student use the optional website. Teacher copies will be
they find difficulty carrying on an in-depth conver- access to world language instruction and global available for attendees.
sation with a native speaker of Chinese? Develop- competency. Presenter(s): John Warren, Georgetown
ing Chinese Fluency (表达), a rigorous one-year Presenter(s): Tom Vander Ark, Getting Smart University Press
communication skill development program, can Sponsor(s): Rosetta Stone Sponsor(s): Georgetown University Press
systematically expand your intermediate learners’ Audience: Pre-K–Grade 12, Higher Education Audience: Higher Education
vocabulary, and help them achieve intermediate- Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English
high to advanced level oral and writing proficien- Applicable Language(s): English Applicable Language(s): Arabic
cy. This program is ideal for speaking and writing
enhanced Chinese courses for upper-intermediate
to rising-advanced students. Sample lesson and 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
teaching resources will be demonstrated. Salon 6, Rosen Centre Hotel 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Presenter(s): Phyllis Zhang, George Washington 410 AAUSC Editorial Board Meeting Exhibit Halls WA1 and WA2 S
University Workshop Room #3 A
Sponsor(s): Cengage Learning Orange County Convention Center (WB) T
Audience: Grades 11–12, Higher Education U
Language of Presentation: Chinese 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. e43 Open Educational Resources
R
Applicable Language(s): Chinese Exhibit Halls WA1 and WA2 for “Deeper” Language
D
Workshop Room #1 Learning
A
Orange County Convention Center (WB) In this presentation, the Center for Open
y
9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. e41 What Tools Does the New Educational Resources and Language Learning
(COERLL) will demonstrate foreign language OER
Exhibit Halls WA1 and WA2 Supersite Offer You?
for promoting “deeper learning” (i.e., critical
Workshop Room #3 The new Supersite is packed with great tools that thinking, collaborative problem solving, effective N
Orange County Convention Center (WB) allow you to effectively engage your students communication, and self-directed learning). Open o
online. You can stay connected, provide valuable v
e38 Les Programmes du Centre Educational Resources (OER) are free and open for e
feedback, and assist your students better than anyone to use, copy, re-mix, and redistribute. m
de la Francophone des ever. Learn how the new Supersite has improved b
Presenter(s): Carl Blyth, Center for Open
Amériques the online experience. e
Educational Resources and Language Learning r
Presenter(s): Denis Desgagné, Centre de la Presenter(s): Andy Bennett, Vista Higher (COERLL) 2
Francophonie des Amériques Learning Sponsor(s): Center for Open Educational 3,
Sponsor(s): Centre de la Francophonie des Sponsor(s): Vista Higher Learning Resources and Language Learning (COERLL) 2
Amériques Audience: All Audience: Higher Education 0
Audience: All Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English 13
Language of Presentation: French Applicable Language: Spanish, French, German, Applicable Language(s): All
Applicable Language(s): French Italian

ATTENTION: JOB SEEKERS
On Saturday, November 23, career coach Farnaz Namin-Hedayati will
SESSION hANDOUTS IN ThE
lead three 45-minute workshops to help guide attendees through the job
ACTFL ONLINE COMMUNITy
search process The workshops include:
Presenters are being encouraged
The Job Application Journey (9:00 a m –9:45 a m ),
to upload their handouts in
Developing a Job Search Strategy (1:00 p m –1:45 p m ), the resources section of the
and how to Wow Them at the Interview (3:00 p m –3:45 p m ) ACTFL Online Community at
community.actfl.org
Held in W202C, Orange County Convention Center (WB)
(WB) = West Building.
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DAILy PROGRAM Saturday, November 23, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Salon 9, Rosen Centre Hotel Salon 11, Rosen Centre Hotel
Exhibit Halls WA1 and WA2
412 Innovations in Teaching Arabic 413 Connecting Culture and Literature
Workshop Room #4
This session will be devoted to creative new ways of in the German Classroom:
Orange County Convention Center (WB)
teaching Arabic from incorporating new technologies
Teaching Approaches
e44 On Being a Language to incorporating spoken varieties of Arabic. Make your
This session examines two models for connecting
Teacher—A New, Hands- classroom engaging and relevant to the 21st century
culture and literature in ways that are interesting to
classroom with strategies from the presenters in this
on Text for all Teachers in students and sustainable within the heavy workload
session.
Training of the small German faculty. By connecting culture,
Strategies for Selecting Arabic iPad Apps (Doueiri): Fo-
literature, and film, and culture, literature, and short-
Learn about a new, lighthearted, easy-to-use cus on Outcomes: Very often, iPad apps are introduced
term study abroad, the German major is supported and
text that provides strategies for navigating the to the language classroom without careful attention to
students’ interest in literature piqued.
classroom to new and aspiring language teachers. how they may or may not support language perfor-
Using personal anecdotes and supplemental mance or language learning. This presentation will Combining Literature and Film to “Read” Culture Visually
videos of the author in the classroom, this text present approaches for selecting Arabic iPad Apps that (Kutch): The presenter shares a pedagogical model for a
provides practical examples of pedagogy in action. promote language learning outcomes that align with a literature course that combines literary works and their
Ideal for teacher-training programs. communicative approach to teaching Arabic. cinematic counterparts, utilizing still frames to intensify
students’ interpretation of culture via humor and satire.
Presenter(s): Denise Minor, California State iPad: Language Learning’s New Papyrus (Chahwan):
It addresses the need to maintain a literature com-
University Learn how to enhance language acquisition, support
ponent in the small German program and incorporate
Sponsor(s): Yale University Press learning, stimulate student creativity, and build and
cultural artifacts in teaching.
Audience: Grades 6–12, Higher Education modify their language knowledge by using iPads
Language of Presentation: English in a task-based Arabic classroom. See and discuss Cross-Listing the Blue Danube or “Can I Take This Course
Applicable Language(s): All examples of student communication (interpersonal, for German Credit?” (Sterling Hellenbrand): In this model
course, geography is the organizing principle to connect
interpretive, and presentational) and witness the facili-
the culture and literature of the Blue Danube. A course-
tation of learning through interactive applications
y within-a-course framework for teaching advanced-level
A 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Presenter(s): Dany Doueiri, California State German students within a larger, English-speaking
D Exhibit Halls WA1 and WA2 University–San Bernardino; Georges Chahwan, lit-in-translation course optimizes teaching, and an
Choate Rosemary Hall
R Workshop Room #5 optional short-term study abroad introduces students to
Sponsor(s): ACTFL Arabic SIG
U Orange County Convention Center (WB) the culture firsthand upon completion.
Target Area(s): Personalized Learning
T e45 Assessing Oral Proficiency: Audience: All Presenter(s): Lorna Sopcak (Chair), Ripon College;
A Lynn M. Kutch, University of Pennsylvania;
Tools from CAL Language of Presentation: English
S Applicable Language(s): Arabic Alexandra Sterling Hellenbrand, Appalachian State
Learn about CAL’s suite of innovative oral University
proficiency assessment resources. Computer- Sponsor(s): ACTFL Small Undergraduate German
based products include the Computerized Oral Programs SIG
3 Proficiency Instrument (COPI), soon to be available Target Area(s): Program Models
1
0 in Mandarin Chinese and currently available in Audience: Higher Education
2 Spanish and Modern Standard Arabic, and the DO yOU hAVE Language of Presentation: English
3, Multimedia Rater Training Program (MRTP), avail- ThE NEW Applicable Language(s): German
2 able in Arabic, French, German, and Spanish.
r Presenter(s): Francesca Di Silvio, Margaret E. CONVENTION 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
e
b Malone, Anne Donovan, and Victoria Nier, MOBILE APP? Salon 12, Rosen Centre Hotel
m Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL)
e Sponsor(s): Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) Be sure to download the official 414 Trucs et Astuces: Planning for
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o Audience: All Mobile App for the 2013 ACTFL Communication with a Cultural
N Language of Presentation: English
Annual Convention and World Focus
Applicable Language(s): All
Languages Expo! With this free Learn how to use available target language resources
to create meaningful, technology-enhanced lessons for
app designed for iPhone/iPad, and
French students. This workshop will demonstrate how
Android devices, you will be able AP-Prep or French Language and Culture teachers can
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
to access all kinds of information draw from numerous multimedia resources on the Web
Salon 8, Rosen Centre Hotel
about this convention right from to design engaging lessons and communicative activi-
411 ACTFL Research Priorities Task ties that focus on Francophone culture. A detailed list of
your mobile phone or tablet,
French language resources will be included and sample
Force Meeting
including the complete 2013 ACTFL lesson plans will be provided.
Convention Program Guide Detailed Presenter(s): Sheila Mansier, Orange County Public
instructions on how to download Schools
Sponsor(s): FFLA
this app is on the ACTFL website
Target Area(s): Research-Informed Instruction
at www.tripbuilder.com/actfl2013
Audience: Pre-K–Grade 12
You can also receive all convention Language of Presentation: French
updates, such as changes in the Applicable Language(s): French
program schedule, and other
important information
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