2017 Program Guide

PROGRAM GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME TO ACTFL 2017
Welcome Message from ACTFL . . . . . . 5
CONGRATULATIONS
Welcome Message from TFLTA. . . . . . 7
ACTFL Board of Directors and Staff . . . . 9
CONVENTION ATTENDEE Officers of Partner Organizations. . . . .10
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS! Thank You to Our Sponsors . . . . . . .12
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 14
Explanation of Acronyms . . . . . . . . 19
Floor Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
With the generous support of EMC School, the ACTFL
First-Time Attendee Scholarship Program was able to DAILY PROGRAM
present scholarships to 57 recipients to attend the 2017 ACTFL
Annual Convention and World Languages Expo this year. To Pre-Convention Workshops
qualify, all applicants had to be members of ACTFL, register and Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
for the convention, and be rst-time attendees.
Friday, November 17, 2017 . . . . . . 33
Opening General Session. . . . . . . .35
ACTFL Awards Ceremony . . . . . . . .87
Saturday, November 18, 2017. . . . . 91
Through the Robert J. Ludwig Scholarship Program,
ACTFL was able to provide two scholarships to language Sunday, November 19, 2017. . . . . 155
teachers to assist with their expenses associated with attending the
convention. Scholarship applicants were required to be members WORLD LANGUAGES EXPO
of ACTFL, register for the convention, be a rst-time attendee, Exhibit Hall Floor Plan. . . . . . . . . 173
and be within the rst three years of their teaching career.
About the Expo. . . . . . . . . . . . 174
With the support of four major publishing Exhibitor Directory . . . . . . . . . . 174
companies (Cengage, Pearson, Exhibitor Listing by Category. . . . . . 185
McGraw Hill, and Wiley), the Rolando
Hernandez/ACTFL Scholarship ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
was awarded to four recipients this year.
Index of Presenters . . . . . . . . . . 188
This scholarship provides new instructors
with 1-3 years of teaching experience with the opportunity to Index of Advertisers. . . . . . . . . . 194
expand their horizons by attending the ACTFL Convention. 2018 ACTFL Annual Convention
and World Languages Expo . . . . . 195
Complimentary Notes Pages. . . . . . 196
New this year, the Stephen L. Levy Scholarship Award

is given in honor of Stephen L. Levy, leader, author, and
world language advocate who served the language profession
for more than 50 years. The scholarship was awarded to
a recipient this year to help with expenses associated with
attending the convention.
Join us in thanking all of the sponsors

of the various scholarship programs.
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INTRODUCING THE 2017 ACTFL ANNUAL
CONVENTION AND WORLD LANGUAGES EXPO
mobile app
To enhance your experience at the 2017 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo,
were providing a state-of-the-art mobile app to give you important conference
information right at your fingertips. With this app, you can do all this and much more!
CREATE YOUR OWN CUSTOM SCHEDULE

Browse the schedule by day and click on each event for more details,
including title, time, location, room number, applicable languages, and
full description. Note: If you created an itinerary in the Online Convention
Program, it does not convert to the mobile app. Once you have
downloaded the app, you will need to create an account and rebuild your
itinerary there.
USE THE GLOBAL SEARCH FEATURE

Search for presentations and events by typing in a partial or full title,
keyword, or the presenters first OR last name (not both).
CONNECT WITH EXHIBITORS

Search for exhibitors by both company name and booth number, or search
alphabetically. Youll be able to pull up each companys information and
view their location in the exhibit hall! You can also select booths that you
want to visit and add them to your own personal schedule.
UTILIZE SOCIAL NETWORKING TOOLS

Make sure to check ACTFLs Facebook and Twitter accounts throughout
the convention to network with fellow attendees, and to post photos and
Note: A wireless Internet connection or
stories from your Nashville experience. Dont forget to use the #ACTFL17
3G network is required to use this feature.
hashtag while tweeting so you can join the conversation!
BE SURE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTFL MOBILE APP CHALLENGE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $100 AMERICAN EXPRESS GIFT CARD
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To download the mobile app, just scan the QR code or put
www.tripbuildermedia.com/apps/actfl2017 into your phones browser.
If youre using an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, you will be directed
to where you can download the appropriate native app.
mobile! If youre using another type of device, you will be directed to the
Mobile Web version of the ACTFL 2017 app.
WELCOME LETTER FROM ACTFL
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the ACTFL Board of Directors, we are delighted to welcome you to Nashville and to the 50th Annual Convention and World
Languages Expo. The next three days will offer an extraordinary professional learning experience and many networking opportunities to
world language educators of all languages and levels from in and outside the United States.
The Program Committee has selected more than 800 professional development opportunities that focus on innovative programs, research-
informed practices, and cutting-edge technologies. This years program offers an extensive array of pre-convention workshops, peer-
reviewed sessions, roundtable discussions, and electronic poster presentations. You will also find special networking activities in the Social
Media Lounge, the ACTFL Collab Zone, and the Career Caf, where you can speak one-on-one with various experts. At the ACTFL
Un-Con, you can meet with colleagues in an informal setting to discuss topics of interest. Back by popular demand this year are the TOY
Talks where you can hear our previous Teachers of the Year present on various topics. New this year are the ACTFL LangEd Hackathon
sessions offering cross-disciplinary, hands-on, collaborative conversations to solve a problem you may be experiencing. Additionally,
there are four plenary sessions, Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings, and outstanding programming from our convention partner
organizations. The Convention Committee has endeavored to craft a convention that meets the diverse needs of language professionals
and wholeheartedly supports ACTFLs mission to provide vision, leadership, and support for quality teaching and learning of languages.
Your convention program and the ACTFL mobile app serve as guides to a number of important features that should be a part of everyones
ACTFL experience:
The Opening General Session on Friday morning will kick off ACTFL 2017 with the announcement of our 2018 ACTFL National
Language Teacher of the Year. Bill Weir, renowned journalist and TV personality, will deliver the keynote speech on Stories from
Cultures Around the World. Weir, the host and executive producer of CNNs The Wonder List with Bill Weir, will share fascinating
stories from his international experiences.
Plenary Sessions are scheduled for Friday at 11:00 a.m., Addressing our National Crisis of Language Teacher Recruitment and
Retention, with featured speaker Dr. Richard Ingersoll from the University of Pennsylvania; Friday at 3:45 p.m., National Commission
on Language Learning: Implementation Plan, featuring a progress update of the implementation of the report recommendations;
Saturday at 10:00 a.m., Research Priorities: Advancing Research for Effective Classroom Practice, featuring recipients of ACTFLs
Research Priorities grants updating the audience on their research projects; and Saturday at 2:00 p.m., Lead with Languages:
Advocacy for the Language Field and Beyond, featuring the role of students in our advocacy efforts.
The ACTFL Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday evening, from 6:307:30 p.m. Please join us for this special event where you
will see numerous awards presented to many deserving individuals.
The World Languages Expo is a vital part of your convention and continues to grow. Our exhibitors offer the latest information on thousands
of products and services relevant to language education, and they welcome your interest and involvement. These companies are an
important part of your convention experience and are valued supporters of ACTFL so be sure to visit the exhibit hall!
Exhibitor Workshops offer you an opportunity to learn about the latest trends and products for your classroom directly from the
companies who designed and developed them.
ACTFL Central is your one-stop service center where you can ask questions, get information about the benefits of ACTFL membership,
take advantage of career development resources, and purchase ACTFL publications and other products.
We extend our gratitude to the ACTFL Convention Committee, to the volunteers of the Tennessee Foreign Language Teaching Association
(TFLTA), our convention partner organizations, and to ACTFL staff for their incredible dedication to making sure this is a successful and
worthwhile convention. We also thank you, the attendees, for your membership in ACTFL and for your support for this convention. We
hope this professional development opportunity exceeds your expectations. You will feel the true impact of learning at ACTFL 2017, and
please join us again next year in New Orleans!
Sincerely,
Desa Dawson William Anderson
President Convention Committee Chair

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WELCOME TO TENNESSEE
WELCOME TO NASHVILLE!
The Tennessee Foreign Language Teaching Association (TFLTA) is privileged to host the 2017 ACTFL Annual
Convention and World Languages Expo. We extend a warm welcome to our world language colleagues
from across the country and abroad, and hope that you will discover new ways for your students to
make connections, communicate in authentic contexts, and demonstrate leadership in this global society.
Conference attendees will undoubtedly be inspired by ACTFL leaders and presenters to continue to provide
meaningful and engaging ways for students to experience the language!
Founded in 1969, TFLTA is known for its tradition of providing high-quality professional development
opportunities for our membership across the great state of Tennessee. In addition to hosting an annual
conference, regional mini-conferences across the state, and a summer workshop, TFLTA also offers
scholarships for educators who are new to the organization, a peer-reviewed journal, and various awards
celebrating leadership and dedication in the field of world language. We are excited to be involved in
updating the world language state standards and we are working hard on advancing the state Seal of
Biliteracy for our high school graduates.
During your time in Nashville, we encourage you to explore all that Music City has to offer. Visit
Cheekwood Estate and Botanical Gardens, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, or Centennial Park, where you
can find a replica of the Parthenon and Athena statue. Enjoy the lavish holiday display and indoor gardens
of the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. If you are a fan of country music, you will not want to miss the chance to
take a stroll down Broadway, visit the Grand Ole Opry or the Country Music Hall of Fame, or check out
the Ryman Auditorium.
The Tennessee Foreign Language Teaching Association wishes you a wonderful stay in Nashville. We
hope that you will enjoy this time together as we gather for professional development and scholarship,
unite with colleagues from across the country and abroad, and share our passion for language learning.
Warmest regards,
Julie Golden
2017 TFLTA President

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STAFF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ACTFL STAFF
Marty Abbott, Executive Director
Ann Aly, Workshop & Certification
Program Manager
Howie Berman, Chief Operating Officer
Casey Bloyer, Exhibits Manager Desiann (Desa) Dawson, William (Bill) Anderson,
ACTFL President Convention Committee Chair
Genevieve Borello, Membership Manager
Trey Calvin, Program Coordinator ACTFL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lisa Campo, Marketing & Communications
OFFICERS
Manager
President Past President
Regina Farr, Membership Specialist Desiann (Desa) Dawson Pete Swanson
Leah Graham, Associate Director, CARD Oklahoma State Dept. of Education Georgia State University
Oklahoma City, OK Atlanta, GA
Zerihun Haile-Selassie, Chief Financial
Officer Treasurer
President-Elect
Rula Malky, Training & Certification Aleidine Moeller Lisa Lilley Ritter
Specialist University of Nebraska-Lincoln Springfield Missouri Public Schools
Lincoln, NE (retired)
Meg Malone, Director, CARD
Springfield, MO
Camelot Marshall, Assessment Content
Specialist
James Monk, Quality Assurance Manager, ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS REGIONAL
CARD Michael Bacon REPRESENTATIVES
Michael Pereira, Administrative Assistant Portland Public Schools Jill Woerner
Portland, OR CSCTFL
Deise Nassinhack, Program Assistant
University High School
Michael Manduzio, Junior Staff Accountant Susann Davis
Indianapolis, IN
Western Kentucky University
Yesenia Olivares, Manager, ILR Testing
Bowling Green, KY William (Bill) Anderson
Program
NECTFL
Julia Richardson, Director of Convention & Helga Fasciano
Massapequa School District
Marketing North Carolina Dept. of Public Instruction
Massapequa, NY
Raleigh, NC
Julia Ruane, Project Coordinator
Sandra Garcia
Susan Hildebrandt
Paul Sandrock, Director of Education PNCFL
Illinois State University
Tony Smith, Technology Manager Pacific University
Norman, IL
Forest Grove, OR
Candace Thompson, Office Manager/
Erin Kearney
Executive Assistant Caroline Switzer Kelly
University of Buffalo
Erin Whelchel, Special Projects Coordinator SCOLT
Buffalo, NY
Mitchell Community College
Courtney Wu, Meetings Manager
Fernando Rubio Statesville, NC
University of Utah
Lynette Fujimori
Salt Lake City, UT
SWCOLT
Hawaii Department of Education
Honolulu, HI

CONVENTION PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
American Association of Teachers Chinese Language Association of National Council of State Supervisors
of German (AATG) Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS) for Languages (NCSSFL)
President: Hal Boland President: Jen Pan President: Ann Marie Gunter
Vice President: Susanne Rinner Past President: Baocai Jia Past President: Ryan Wertz
Treasurer: Katrina Griffin First Vice President: Sara Chao President-Elect: Ofelia Wade
Secretary: Susanne M. Wagner Second Vice President: Ying Jin Vice President: Jay Ketner
Executive Director: Thomas Keith Cothrun Treasurer: Carol Chen-Lin Secretary: Lynn Fulton-Archer
Executive Director: Baocai Jia Treasurer: Lisa Harris
American Association of Teachers Technology Coordinator: Kathy Shelton
of Italian (AATI) Chinese Language Teachers Association
President: Salvatore Bancheri (CLTA) National Network for Early Language
Past President: Frank Nuessel President: Chao Fen Sun Learning (NNELL)
Vice President (University): Colleen M. Ryan Vice President: Baozhang He President: Nathan Lutz
Vice President (K-12): Lyn Scolaro Immediate Past President: Helen Shen Past President: Nadine Jacobsen-McLean
Secretary/Treasurer: Enza Antenos Executive Director: John Jing-hua Yin President-Elect: Kathleen Priceman
Director of Communication: Treasurer: Laura Terrill
Ryan Calabretta-Sajder National Association of District National Networking Coordinator:
Supervisors of Foreign Languages Kate Krotzer
American Association of Teachers (NADSFL) Advocacy Chair: Marcela Summerville
of Japanese (AATJ) President: Jennifer Carson Executive Secretary: Dorie Perugini
President: Yoshiko Saito-Abbott Past President: Leslie Baldwin
Vice President/Secretary: Yoshiko Mori Vice President: Debbie Callihan-Dingle Tennessee Foreign Language Teaching
Vice President/Development: Secretary: Bonnie Flint Association (TFLTA)
Masumi Reade Treasurer: Marita Cleaver President: Julie Golden
Immediate Past President: Motoko Tabuse Executive Secretary: Mara Cobe First Vice President: Daniel Paolicchi
Executive Director: Susan Schmidt Second Vice President: Kelly Scheetz
Past President: Meredith Peccolo
Secretary (Interim): Erika Stevens
Treasurer: Francille Bergquist
Conference Secretary: Betsy Taylor
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Languages Expo! With this
free app designed for iPhone,
iPad, or Android devices and
accessible via web browser, you
will be able to locate all kinds of
information about this convention right from your phone
or tablet, including the complete 2017 ACTFL Convention
Program Guide. As in the past, app users can easily view
the Schedule, Exhibitors, City Content, Instant Alerts,
and more. Session handouts will be available from all
presenters who have uploaded those to the site.
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CONVENTION SPONSORS
ACTFL would like to thank all of our sponsors whose generous contributions and support help to
promote the continued growth and visibility of language education during the ACTFL Annual
Convention & Expo throughout the year.
(As of October 17, 2017)
Avant Assessment Georgetown University Press Qatar Foundation International

Better Chinese Gumdrop Books Global Solutions Real Language right away
Bolchazy - Carducci Publishers Hachette FLE / MEP Education Robotel Inc.
Breaking the Barrier, Inc. iChineseEdu (Nan Hai Books) Rosetta Stone
Cambridge University Press Kinokuniya Bookstores of America Santillana USA Publishing
Cengage Learning Language Flagship Technology Scholastic Inc.
Center for Applied Linguistics Innovation Center Senor Wooly
CLE International Language Testing International, Teachers Discovery
Inc.
CPI Spanish Immersion Costa The U.S. Department of State
Rica Level Up Village English Language Programs
Dartmouth Colleges Rassias Mango Languages TPRS Books & Workshops
Center McGraw-Hill Education U.S. Intelligence Community
DJH Go2City National Foreign Language Vista Higher Learning
EF Education First Center and STARTALK
Walking Tree Travel - Smithsonian
EF International Language Centers National Geographic Learning Student Adventures
EMC School National Language Resource Wayside Publishing
Centers
ENFOREX WORDOOR Technology Co., Ltd.
National Language Service Corps
Evia Learning Inc World of Reading, Ltd.
Organic World Language
Explorica LLC Yabla Inc.
PandaTree.com
Fluency Matters Yale University Press
Pearson
Foreign Languages for Kids by Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.
Kids Ponddy Education Inc.
First Time at the Congratulations to the Teacher

ACTFL Convention? of the Year Finalists
Please join us at the ACTFL ACTFL congratulates the regional finalists of the ACTFL National
Convention Orientation Language Teacher of the Year Program: Melissa Dalton, Central States
and Welcome on Friday, Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages; Caleb Howard,
November 17, 7:00 a.m. Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages; Ying
8:00 a.m., in Davidson Jin, Southwest Conference on Language Teaching; Catherine Ousselin,
Ballroom Salon A, Music Pacific Northwest Council for Languages; and Brenna Byrd, Southern
City Center. Learn about all the Conference on Language Teaching. Be sure to come to the Opening
highlights and special events General Session on Friday morning to find out who will be the 2018
of this exciting 2017 ACTFL ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year!
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Welcome to the 2017 ACTFL Annual
Convention and World Languages Expo EXHIBIT HALL HOURS
in Music City Nashville! The ACTFL World Languages Expo is located in Exhibit Halls BD on
Level 3 of the Music City Center..
Join in harmony with more than 7,000 colleagues from across the
country and around the world. Take advantage of this wonderful Friday, November 17 10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
opportunity to find innovative ways to strike the right chord with
your learners. With more than 800 educational sessions, workshops, Special Dedicated Exhibit Times 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
meetings, and special events awaiting you, ACTFL 2017 allows you 12:00 p.m.1:15 p.m.
to experience the most comprehensive professional development
opportunity available to language educators today. Saturday, November 18 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Special Dedicated Exhibit Times 9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.
Please note that the majority of the sessions, events, and exhibits
will be held in the Music City Center with some meetings and special 12:30 p.m.1:45 p.m.
events being hosted in the Omni Hotel. The location of all sessions 3:00 p.m 4:00 p.m.
and events in this Program Guide are listed: building, roombe sure
to check both of these before heading to the events. Floor plans of Sunday, November 19 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
the Music City Center and Omni Hotel can be found on pages 21-25 Special Dedicated Exhibit Time 9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.
of this Program Guide.
Read more about the World Languages Expo beginning on page 173.
REGISTRATION HOURS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS

Registration is located in the Exhibit Hall Concourse on Level 3 of the Participants are able to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs)
Music City Center. If you pre-registered and have no problems with while attending pre-convention workshops and convention sessions at
your registration, you may scan your unique barcode that is on your ACTFL 2017. Since state and local requirements vary for such credits,
email confirmation at a self-registration kiosk and pick up your badge convention participants need to check with their state or district for their
and convention bag. There are also self-registration counters for exact requirements and filing procedures. ACTFL cannot guarantee the
quick and easy registration. acceptance of these credits.
Thursday, November 16 7:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Convention participants may print PDU forms at the kiosk located at ACTFL
Registration in the Exhibit Hall Concourse on Level 3 of the Music City
Friday, November 17 7:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Center. A separate form must be completed for EACH DAY of workshops/
Saturday, November 18 7:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. sessions that you attend. For later submission, list all information
requested, sign the form, and attach your convention badge or receipt to
Sunday, November 219 7:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. the form(s) as proof of attendance.
NAME BADGES CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE

Each attendee must wear the official ACTFL name badge at all times. Attendees will be able to print out their personalized Certificate of
Security personnel will be checking badges at the Opening General Attendance at the kiosk located at ACTFL Registration in the Exhibit Hall
Session, Expo entrance, and meeting areas. This allows you to Concourse on Level 3 of the Music City Center.
enter all sessions, exhibits, and non-ticketed events. Ticketed events
require an admission ticket for entrance along with your Convention POLICY ON CHILDREN AT THE
badge. If an attendee misplaces or loses a badge once it is printed CONVENTION
onsite, the registered individual must pay $190 to be issued a Due to the size and nature of the 2017 ACTFL Annual Convention and World
replacement badge. For your safety, it is recommended that you do Languages Expo, children under age 16 will not be permitted in the Exhibit
not wear your badge when visiting local attractions. Hall or in any of the educational sessions, workshops, or special events.
Your hotel concierge or the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau will
be able to recommend activities for children while you are attending the
Convention. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Children
16 years and over will need to register as attendees.

GENERAL INFORMATION
MEETING ROOM LOCATIONS
Meeting rooms are located on Level 1 and Level 2 of the SHUTTLE SERVICE INFORMATION
Music City Center. The Opening General Session will be held
in the Grand Ballroom on Level 4 of the Music City Center. HOTEL ROUTES & BOARDING LOCATIONS
Meeting rooms in the Omni Hotel are located on Meeting
Levels 2, 3, and 4. Floor plans are on pages 21-25 of this ROUTE 1: RED
guide. Hotels Boarding Location at Hotels
Homewood Suites Downtown Corner of 7th Ave. & Church St.
MOBILE APP
Attendees can download Sheraton Nashville Downtown Main Entrance on Union St.
the ACTFL 2017 Mobile
Doubletree Nashville Downtown Curbside Main Entrance
App free onto their iPhone,
iPad, or Android! Just Indigo Hotel Walk to Doubletree Hotel
scan this QR code to
Courtyard by Marriott 4th Ave. and Church St.
download the app or enter
Downtown
www.tripbuildermedia.com/apps/actfl2017 into your
phones browser. You can easily view the schedule, exhibitors, ROUTE 2: BLUE
city content, instant alerts and more. You can also access the Hotels Boarding Location at Hotels
handouts that have been uploaded by the presenters. Dont
Hutton Hotel Curbside on West End
forget to rate the sessions you attend! See Ad on page 2.
Aloft Hotel West End Walk to Hutton Hotel
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
Wireless Internet is available in the Music City Center. Courtyard by Marriott Walk to Hutton Hotel
Connect your device to the MCC Wifi. No password needed. Homewood Suite Curbside on West End
For meetings in the Omni Hotel, attendees need to connect to
the Omni Meeting conference network: enter the username Holiday Inn Vanderbilt Curbside on 28th Ave.
ACTFL2017 and the password ACTFL. Passwords are case Hampton Inn West End Walk to Hutton Hotel
sensitive.
PROGRAM CHANGES Continuous shuttle service is provided every 15-20 minutes between these
ACTFL hotels and the Music City Center (MCC) on the following schedule.
AND NOTIFICATIONS
Changes to the program that were made prior to the start of
Friday, November 17
the Convention will be listed on the Addendum sheet, which
is included in your Convention bag. Any further changes 6:30 a.m.10:00 a.m. Continuous service between ACTFL hotels
that may occur during the Convention will be communicated and the MCC
via the alert notification feature of our mobile app. Please 10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. No service
remember to enable the push notifications features in
3:00 p.m.6:30 p.m. Continuous service between the MCC and
the Settings section in the mobile app so that you receive
ACTFL hotels
updates.
Saturday, November 18
SPEAKER READY ROOM (NEW)
New this year is the Speaker Ready Room in the Music City 6:30 a.m.10:00 a.m. Continuous service between ACTFL hotels
Center Room 109. The room will have two stations with an and the MCC
LCD projector and screen so presenters can come in and 10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. No service
check to see if they have the right connections on their
3:00 p.m.6:30 p.m. Continuous service between the MCC and
computer. If a presenter needs an adapter, one can be signed
ACTFL hotels
out during their session time block. An AV technician will be
in the room to assist presenters. If presenters need to order
Sunday, November 19
any additional AV, they can go next door to the AV Office in
Room 110. 7:30 a.m.1:00 p.m. Continuous service between ACTFL hotels
and the MCC

GENERAL INFORMATION
BUSINESS CENTER ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE
The UPS Store Business Center is conveniently located on Level 2 near Come to the Social Media Lounge in Exhibit Halls BD of the Music City
the Sixth Avenue entrance and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Center to recharge your mobile devices and your mind. Spend some time
hours of operation are 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m., WednesdaySunday. exploring the fun and current tech topics to energize your classroom and
liven up your lessons by attending some of the interesting Mini-byte
FIRST AID sessions. Learn more on page 18.
The First Aid station is located on Level 3 near the left entrance to
Exhibit Hall B of the Music City Center. Medical assistance is available ACTFL CAREER CAF
Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, and The ACTFL Career Caf in Exhibit Halls BD of the Music City Center
Sunday, 8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. is available to all pre-K16 pre-service and in-service teachers. Learn
from and share with other colleagues involved in the career search
CONVENTION SURVEY process in a relaxed atmosphere. Discussions will be facilitated by Greta
Participants are encouraged to offer feedback on the convention. ACTFL Lundgaard and Erin Kearney. Learn more on page 36.
will email the convention survey to all attendees after the convention.
The ACTFL Convention Committee will use this information to ensure ACTFL COLLAB ZONE
that high-quality sessions are maintained and continue to meet your Join us for an exciting learning experience in the ACTFL Collab Zone
needs. in Exhibit Halls BD of the Music City Center. Explore this interactive
opportunity to learn more about ACTFL assessment tools in an informal
FOOD COURT/CONCESSIONS environment. Learn more on page 32.
Dunkin Donuts and Al Taglio are located on Level 1 in the Music City
Center. Portable concessions will also be available in Exhibit Halls BD ACTFL CONFER-SATION CORNER
during show hours. See the page 17 for a detailed listing. This area is designed to house the new LangEd Hackathon sessions
and the ACTFL Roundtable presentations on Friday and Saturday. There
DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT will also be a special time for an innovative, un-conference model for
INFORMATION professional learning on Friday and Saturday afternoons. The UnCon
The Music City Center provides Ask Me desks throughout the building topics will be completely driven by the attendees. Noah Geisel and
to assist you with any information you need to have an enjoyable visit Bobby Hobgood will facilitate the UnCon sessions. During these times,
in Music City. They have city maps and attraction brochures and will you can engage and confer with other colleagues to gain and contribute
help answer your questions on transportation and tours, directions, and knowledge. Dont miss these exciting opportunities.
restaurant suggestions. Their hours are: Thursday, 9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.,
Friday, 9:00 a.m.6:30 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m.5:30 p.m., and Sunday, LOST AND FOUND
9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. If you find an item someone has left behind in a meeting room or
common area in the Music City Center, please bring the item(s) to ACTFL
ACTFL CENTRAL Registration in the Exhibit Hall Concourse. If you have lost an item,
ACTFL Central is located in Exhibit Halls BD of the Music City Center. It please go to ACTFL Registration to see if it has been turned in. After the
is open Friday, 10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.; and Convention, all unclaimed items will be turned over to the Music City
Sunday, 8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Stop by to purchase ACTFL publications Center security office.
and products, learn about ACTFL programs and services, and connect
with ACTFL staff.
MOTHERS ROOM
ACTFL PHOTO BOOTH A Mothers Room is provided in Room 403 in the Music City Center for
Remember your convention experience by having your complimentary mothers who need to take time out to pump or breastfeed in a private
photo taken alone or with a group of friends. The ACTFL Photo Booth is setting. Please note that children are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall or
located in Exhibit Halls BD of the Music City Center. It will be open the in any educational sessions, workshops, or special events.
same hours as the Exhibit Hall. Take a break and have some photo fun
and get your picture on the cover of The Language Educator magazine. It
makes a great souvenir to take home!

FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS
EXHIBIT HALL A LOBBY NOVEMBER 16 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 17 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
EXHIBIT HALLS BD BACK OF HALL November 17-18 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
GRAB & GO
Cold Sandwiches.............$8.50 Salad..................... $9.00
Deli Turkey Field Greens
Tuna Salad w/Smoked Chicken
Veggie Wrap
EXHIBIT HALLS BD BACK OF HALL NOVEMBER 1718 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
SMOKEHOUSE
Sandwiches......................$9.00 Sides..................... $2.50 ALL FOOD CARTS TO
BBQ Brisket Coleslaw THE LEFT HAVE THE
Pulled Pork Baked Beans FOLLOWING SNACKS
Beef Hot Dog.....................$5.00 Macaroni & Cheese
AND BEVERAGES:
Cornbread
ENSALADA DEL TACO Bakery Items.........$3.00
Taco Bowl..........................$9.50 Chips & Queso..... $4.50
Coffee.....................$3.00
Nacho Grande...................$8.50 Guacamole........... $1.50
Candy.....................$3.00
NINJA BOWL
Sweet & Sour Chicken....$10.00 Egg Rolls............... $4.00 Soda.......................$3.00
Beef & Broccoli................$10.00
Chips .....................$3.00
GO NATURAL Water.....................$3.00
Cold Sandwiches.............$8.50 Salad..................... $9.00
Deli Turkey Field Greens Whole Fruit............$2.50
Tuna Salad w/Smoked Chicken
Veggie Wrap Red Bull.................$5.00
Hot Sandwich...................$9.00 Soup...................... $5.50
Ham & Swiss Soup of the Day
EXHIBIT HALL A LOBBY November 1618 7:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.

LEVEL 2 NEAR SHUTTLE ENTRACE November 1719 7:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.
KIJIJI COFFEE (coffee, etc.)
LEVEL 1 ACROSS FROM OMNI November 1718 7:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
VIVACIOUS TABLE (coffee, etc.)

LEVEL 2 NEAR SHUTTLE ENTRANCE November 1718 7:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
MAUI WOWI (smoothies, etc.)
LEVEL 1 FIFTH AVENUE AND KOREAN VETERANS BLVD
DUNKIN DONUTS 6:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.

AL TAGLIO (pizza, paninis, salads) 11:00 a.m.8:30 p.m.

PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS NOVEMBER 15
2018 CALL FOR PROPOSALS

SUBMISSION DEADLINE : Friday, January 12, 2018 by 11:59 p.m. ET
The annual convention of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) will take place on Friday, November 16 through Sunday,
November 18, 2018 (Pre-Convention Workshops scheduled on Thursday, November 15) at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans,
Louisiana. The ACTFL Convention will feature more than 800 educational sessions covering a wide spectrum of the language profession. The ACTFL
Convention is a national event that brings together more than 8,000 attendees from all languages, levels and assignments within the profession.
The goal of the ACTFL Annual Convention is to provide a comprehensive professional development experience for language educators of all languages
and levels. Compelling proposals address the needs of todays learners and educators by focusing on innovative programs, emerging trends, and
research-informed practices. Please read all instructions very carefully before you submit your proposal online.
We encourage all language educators to submit a proposal for consideration. To submit a proposal you must go to www.actfl.org and click on the 2018
Call for Proposals. You may only submit using the online form. The deadline to submit a proposal is by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, January 12, 2018.
Late submissions will not be considered.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17
10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Whats Trending Carmen Scoggins
MINI-BYTES 12:30 p.m.1:00 p.m.

Join the Movement: LangTalks and the Evolution of
PD for Language Educators David Cotter
IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE 2:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Appy Power Hour: iOS Apps for All 3 Modes of
Communication Catherine Ousselin
Are you ready to reboot, recharge, and 4:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Cell Phones - Communicative Engagement of
reconnect? Then come to the Social Media Lounge Language Learners Carmen Scoggins
to hear whats trending in technology! Enjoy these
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
quick, 30-minute mini-sessions that will inspire 9:30 a.m.10:00 a.m.
Must Have Tool Kit! Carmen Scoggins
your tech side and liven up your lessons.
11:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Recap It! Capture Spoken Samples on the FLY!
Linda Zins-Adams
1:15 p.m.1:45 p.m.
Chat in a Snap Meredith White
3:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Speak the Language of your Students
Carmen Scoggins

EXPLANATION OF ACRONYMS
AAAL American Association for Applied Linguistics FLES Foreign Language in the Elementary Schools
AACC American Association of Community Colleges FLEX Foreign Language Exploratory/Experience Programs
AAPPL ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency FSI Foreign Service Institute
in Languages IALLT International Association of Language Learning
AATA American Association of Teachers of Arabic Technologies
AATF American Association of Teachers of French IB International Baccalaureate
AATG American Association of Teachers of German ILR Interagency Language Roundtable
AATI American Association of Teachers of Italian IPA Integrated Performance Assessment
AATJ American Association of Teachers of Japanese JNCL-NCLIS Joint National Committee for Languages-
AATK American Association of Teachers of Korean National Council for Languages and International
Studies
AATSP American Association of Teachers of Spanish and
Portuguese LARC Language Acquisition Resource Center
AAUSC American Association of University Supervisors and LCTL Less Commonly Taught Language
Coordinators LLC Language Learning for Children SIG
ACE American Council on Education LTI Language Testing International
ACL American Classical League MLA Modern Language Association
ACTFL American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages MOPI Modified Oral Proficiency Interview (Workshop)
ACTR American Council of Teachers of Russian NABE National Association for Bilingual Education
ADFL Association of Departments of Foreign Languages NADSFL National Association of District Supervisors of Foreign
AELRC Assessment and Evaluation Language Resource Center Languages
AP Advanced Placement NAEP National Assessment of Educational Progress
APLS Association of Proprietary Language Schools NALRC National African Language Resource Center
CAEP Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation NCACLS National Council of Associations of Chinese Language
Schools
CAL Center for Applied Linguistics
NCSSFL National Council of State Supervisors for Languages
CALICO Computer Assisted Learning Instruction Consortium
NEALRC National East Asian Language Resource Center
CALPER Center for Advanced Language Proficiency Education
and Research NECTFL Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign
Languages
CARD Center for Assessment, Research and Development
NEH National Endowment for the Humanities
CARLA Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition
NFLC National Foreign Language Center
CASL Center for the Advanced Study of Languages
NFLRC National K-12 Foreign Language Resource Center/
CASLS Center for Applied Second Language Studies
National Foreign Language Resource Center
CCSSO Council of Chief State School Officers
NFMLTA National Federation of Modern Language Teachers
CEFR Common European Framework of Reference Associations
CeLCAR Center for Languages of the Central Asian Region NLRC National Language Resource Centers
CI Comprehensible Input NMELRC National Middle Eastern Language Resource Center
CIA Central Intelligence Agency NNELL National Network for Early Language Learning
CIEE Council on International Education Exchange NSA National Security Agency
CLASS Chinese Language Association of SecondaryElementary OPI Oral Proficiency Interview
Schools
OPIc
Oral Proficiency Interview - computer
CLEAR Center for Language Education and Research
PNCFL Pacific Northwest Council for Languages
CLTA Chinese Language Teachers Association
SALRC South Asia Language Resource Center
CSCTFL Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign
SCOLT Southern Conference on Language Teaching
Languages
SEELRC Slavic and East European Language Resource Center
DLI Defense Language Institute
SIG Special Interest Group (ACTFL)
DLI Dual Language Immersion
SWCOLT Southwest Conference on Language Teaching
DOD Department of Defense
TPR Total Physical Response
ELP European Language Portfolio
TPRS Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling
FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation
UbD Understanding by Design
FLAP Foreign Language Assistance Program
WPT Writing Proficiency Test
FLEA Foreign Language Exhibitors Association

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Thursday Nov16 PRE-CONVEN-
PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS
7:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Cumberland 3 & 4, Omni Nashville Schedule At-A-Glance
001 NCSSFL 58th Annual Business Meeting
THURSDAY
Thursday, November 16, 2017
7:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Legends Ballroom D, Omni Nashville Registration Open
002 NADSFL Annual Meeting 7:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.

Assembly of Delegates
Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville
8:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.
003 AATG Executive Council Meeting
7:30 a.m.8:30 a.m. Pre-Convention Workshops

Room 104, Music City Center 9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
004 ACTFL Assembly of Delegates/NADSFL/NCSSFL Breakfast
By invitation and reservation for ACTFL Organizational Members delegates,
NADSFL and NCSSFL.
8:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Board Room B, Music City Center Room 102B, Music City Center
005 ACTFL Teacher of the Year Interviews W02 Developing Language Performance in the Classroom:
Intermediate to Advanced
8:30 a.m.4:00 p.m. What should I be working on with my language learners to help them move out of the
Room 101, Music City Center Intermediate level and into the Advanced level? Learn specific strategies for devel-
006 ACTFL Assembly of Delegates oping, practicing, and assessing communication to guide learners from Intermediate
into the Advanced range of performance. Focusing on what a student can do, this
Meeting of the delegates representing ACTFL Organizational Members
workshop will include practical applications to help you guide students into the
(by invitation and registration).
Advanced range. Explore what needs to be emphasized in all modes of communication:
Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. Target audience includes educators of
9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. all languages teaching intermediate students in high school through postsecondary
Room 102A, Music City Center settings.
W01 Developing Language Performance in the Classroom: Presenter(s): Cynthia Martin, University of Maryland
Novice to Intermediate 9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.

How do I connect assessment with learning? What should I be working on with my
Room 103A, Music City Center
language learners to help them move out of the Novice level and into the Intermediate
level? Learn specific strategies for developing, practicing, and assessing communica- W03 Learning that Lasts: Keys to Effective Unit and Lesson Design
tion to guide learners from Novice into the Intermediate range of performance, and Language learning is strengthened when the content is personally relevant and when
how to connect the assessments to student learning. Focusing on what a student class activities are cognitively engaging, culturally connected, intrinsically interesting,
can do, and how to motivate students to take risks without penalty, this workshop and communicatively purposeful. The power of an essential question to influence the
will include practical applications to help you guide students into the Intermediate design of units and lessons will be discussed. Next, participants will learn how to
range. Explore what instruction and practice need to be emphasized in all modes select appropriate performance targets and tasks based on the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do
of communication: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. Target audience Statements. Presenters will then guide participants through the step-by-step process
includes educators of all languages teaching beginning and intermediate students in of creating thematic units and lessons anchored in the World-Readiness Standards.
elementary through postsecondary settings. Implications for constructing a curriculum that is both horizontally and vertically
Presenter(s): Karen Tharrington, North Carolina State University aligned will complete the workshop content. This workshop features ideas from the
second edition of the ACTFL Keys to Planning for Learning publication.
Presenter(s): Donna Clementi, Lawrence University; Laura Terrill, Independent
Consultant
Session Handouts
Available Online and
in Mobile App
Presenters are being Dont Miss the Opening General Session
encouraged to upload their Please join us for the exciting opening event of the 2017 ACTFL Annual
handouts to the Online Convention where President Desa Dawson will welcome attendees and
Convention Program (www. honor the new 2018 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year. Well
actfl.org/convention-expo) and also hear from our keynote speaker Bill Weir on the topic of Stories from
the official Convention Mobile Cultures Around the World. Be sure to attend on Friday, November 17,
App. 8:30 a.m.10:00 a.m., in the Grand Ballroom of the Music City Center.

PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS Thursday Nov16
9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Room 103B, Music City Center Room 210, Music City Center
W04 Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) from Design to W07 Advanced Placement (AP) Chinese Language and Culture
THURSDAY
Feedback on Performance For new and experienced AP teachers as well as Chinese language educators inter-
In this workshop, the authors of the ACTFL publication Implementing Integrated ested in learning about instructional design and assessment for equivalent college
Performance Assessment present an overview of Integrated Performance Assessment courses, this workshop will provide concrete strategies for designing and imple-
(IPA) at the Novice, Intermediate and Advanced levels. The workshop guides partici- menting an effective AP Chinese curriculum. Participants will learn how to develop
pants in the design of IPA tasks that inform the backward design of a unit. Presenters activities and assessments that present language in cultural context, build students
share suggestions on how to provide effective feedback and modeling to improve proficiencies in the three communicative modes, and integrate authentic materials into
learner performance using the IPA rubrics. Rating of sample student work will allow instruction. Additionally, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the
for discussion of performance ratings. Participants will begin to design Integrated AP exam structure and learn strategies to prepare students for the exam. Participants
Performance Assessment tasks for use in their own classrooms using teacher-tested will also learn how to prepare for the AP Course Audit. Each participant will receive a
templates. copy of the AP Workshop Handbook. Most of this workshop will be conducted in the
target language. Workshop limited to 35 participants.
Presenter(s): Francis Troyan, Ohio State University; Bonnie Adair-Hauck, University
of Pittsburgh Presenter(s): Jianhua Bai, Kenyon College
9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Room 105A, Music City Center Room 211, Music City Center
W05 Supporting Language Professionals to Implement Core W08 Advanced Placement (AP) German Language and Culture
For new and experienced AP teachers as well as German language educators inter-
Practices ested in learning about instructional design and assessment for equivalent college
Current research in teacher education focuses on specific practices that all teachers, courses, this workshop will provide concrete strategies for designing and imple-
especially teachers-in-training, need to enact for learning to occur in their classrooms. menting an effective AP German curriculum. Participants will learn how to develop
This workshop will lead participants involved in the professional development of activities and assessments that present language in cultural context, build students
language teachers (e.g., teacher leaders, language supervisors, department chairs, or proficiencies in the three communicative modes, and integrate authentic materials into
program coordinators) in understanding core practices that are based on theory and instruction. Additionally, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the
research. Professional development leaders will learn how to present core practices AP exam structure and learn strategies to prepare students for the exam. Participants
and support PK-16 educators in the enactment of these practices by analyzing their will also learn how to prepare for the AP Course Audit. Each participant will receive a
instructional moves and understanding the relationship of these moves to learning copy of the AP Workshop Handbook. Most of this workshop will be conducted in the
goals. Discussion and activities will build capacity for enacting core practices ways target language. Workshop limited to 35 participants.
that ensure fidelity of implementation, maintain their goals, and allow for feedback on
Presenter(s): Linda Zins-Adams, Archbishop Moeller High School
performance.
Presenter(s): Eileen Glisan, Indiana University of PA; Richard Donato, University of
9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh
Room 212, Music City Center
9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. W09 Advanced Placement (AP) Japanese Language and Culture
Room 202B, Music City Center For new and experienced AP teachers as well as Japanese language educators inter-
ested in learning about instructional design and assessment for equivalent college
W06 Engaging Learners Through Authentic Resources, Authentic courses, this workshop will provide concrete strategies for designing and imple-
Audiences, and Authentic Purposes menting an effective AP Japanese curriculum. Participants will learn how to develop
Learners continually ask when they are going to use what they are learning. The activities and assessments that present language in cultural context, build students
answer lies in making every day a real application. Explore and experience strategies proficiencies in the three communicative modes and integrate authentic materials into
that can engage your students in a worlds worth of authentic materials, connect your instruction. Additionally, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the
students to native speakers, and provide both authentic audiences and authentic AP exam structure and learn strategies to prepare students for the exam. Participants
purpose for your students work. Examine powerful vocabulary-building strategies for will also learn how to prepare for the AP Course Audit. Each participant will receive a
working with print texts. Through hands-on practice, learn to use a variety of digital copy of the AP Workshop Handbook. Most of this workshop will be conducted in the
tools that facilitate comprehension of and interaction with authentic media. Try out target language. Workshop limited to 35 participants.
tech tools that empower students to create with language and share their work with Presenter(s): Motoko Tabuse, Eastern Michigan University
authentic audiences. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or Chromebook as
well as a smartphone.
9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Presenter(s): Nicole Naditz, Bella Vista High School Room 213, Music City Center
W10 Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Language and Culture
For new and experienced AP teachers as well as Spanish language educators inter-
ested in learning about instructional design and assessment for equivalent college
courses, this workshop will provide concrete strategies for designing and imple-
menting an effective AP Spanish Language curriculum. Participants will learn how to
develop activities and assessments that present language in cultural context, build
students proficiencies in the three communicative modes, and integrate authentic
materials into instruction. Additionally, participants will gain a comprehensive
understanding of the AP exam structure and learn strategies to prepare students for
the exam. Participants will also learn how to prepare for the AP Course Audit. Each
participant will receive a copy of the AP Workshop Handbook. Most of this workshop
will be conducted in the target language. Workshop limited to 35 participants.
Presenter(s): Ken Stewart, Chapel Hill High School
Information is accurate as of October 20, 2017. Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided.

Thursday Nov16 PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS
9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Room 214, Music City Center Room 105B, Music City Center
W11 Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Literature and Culture W15 Heritage Language Teaching in Action: Essential Tools and
THURSDAY
For new and experienced AP teachers as well as Spanish educators interested in Strategies for Meeting the Needs of All Learners
learning about instructional design and assessment for equivalent college courses, this What are the learning needs of heritage language (HL) learners and how can these
workshop will provide concrete strategies for designing and implementing an effective needs be served in the language classroom? Guided by these driving questions, this
AP Spanish Literature curriculum. Participants will learn how to design activities and workshop provides an overview of the research on HL learners, focusing on their
assessments that develop students proficiencies across all communicative modes and linguistic and socio-affective needs. Three pedagogical approaches for meeting
build students skills in literary analysis with particular focus on how to contextualize these needs are: (1) discourse-based, Macro-based approaches teach grammar and
critical reading and analytical writing. Additionally, participants gain a comprehensive vocabulary as dictated by function or context; (2) the From-to Principles build on HL
understanding of the AP exam structure and learn strategies to prepare students for learners functional skills and global knowledge of their heritage language and culture;
the AP exam. Participants will also learn how to prepare for the AP Course Audit. Each (3) Differentiation addresses the issues of diversity in HL and mixed classes. Workshop
participant will receive a copy of the AP Workshop Handbook. Most of this workshop participants will practice applying these approaches for a range of languages, levels,
will be conducted in the target language. Workshop limited to 35 participants. and teaching contexts.
Presenter(s): Maritza Sloan, Ladue Horton Watkins High School Presenter(s): Maria Carreira, California State University, Long Beach; Claire Chik,
National Heritage Language Resource Center, UCLA
9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Room 202A, Music City Center 9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
W12 Proficiency as a Tool to Focus Curriculum, Instruction, and Room 106A, Music City Center
Assessment W16 Can-Do Learning for Intercultural Communicative
Proficiency is a critical lens for identifying how to help language learners achieve their Competence: Investigate, Interact, and Reflect
goal of being able to use a new language. What teachers assess determines, and may How intercultural are you and your learners? How can interculturality be seam-
limit, what students believe they have to learn. Discover how using a proficiency filter lessly woven into the fabric of language learning? Explore the new NCSSFL-ACTFL
increases student skills and retention, guarantees vertical articulation, and drives per- Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) statements and experience strategies
formance-based curriculum. Designing for proficiency strengthens classroom instruc- to use them for goal setting, lesson building, and learner reflection. Become
tion by teaching grammar communicatively and by putting vocabulary and structure in acquainted with the new ICC Can-Do Statements and self-assess your ICC in English
a supporting role for purposeful language use. Learn how to make proficiency goals and a target language. Then, reflect on how you currently teach culture and what
the main focus of both instruction and assessment to ensure that learners experience culturally interactive opportunities you provide learners. Using shared scenarios,
a smooth transition across a vertical program. engage in constructive activities to gain a better understanding of how to teach cul-
Presenter(s): Linda Egnatz, Lincoln-Way High School #210 ture in the target language through natural experience and offer learners opportunities
to investigate and interact in authentic cultural contexts.
9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Jacque Van Houten, Jefferson County Public Schools; Kathleen Shelton,
Room 201A, Music City Center Ohio Department of Education
W13 Motivating ALL Learners, ALL the Time: Facilitating Target
9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Language Comprehensibility
Room 201B, Music City Center
This interactive workshop will involve participants in an engaging experience during
which they will collaborate, share and practice strategies they can take and use in W17 Transform Your Language Teaching with Digital Tools to
their own instructional practice. These engagement strategies will develop learners Inspire, Create, and Collaborate
use of the target language. Learn how to move from guided practice to independent Language instructors today are tasked not only with teaching language but also with
use of the target language, motivating learners to use the target language to explore integrating 21st century skills in their classrooms. How can we transform language
resources, discuss topics and ideas, and prepare messages for specific audiences. teaching with tools that inspire students to learn, allow for creativity, and facilitate
Come prepared to share, move and learn from each other! collaboration with others? Following ACTFLs 21st Century Skills areas, this workshop
Presenter(s): Alisha Samples, Lexington School District One offers a closer look at free web tools that focus on Interpersonal, Interpretive and
Presentational modes of communication, and that foster language use in the context of
9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. global awareness. Participants will see examples, create tasks structured around the
Room 202C, Music City Center Can-Do statements, and have the opportunity to interact with the tools themselves.
Emphasis will be on learner skills, growth, and assessment. Participants should bring a
W14 Investing in Their Learning: Empowering Students to Take device to work on, as the workshop will be hands-on.
Ownership Presenter(s): Lara Lomicka Anderson, University of South Carolina; Gillian Lord,
What do you get when you combine student buy-in with student-centered instruction? University of Florida
A motivated language learner! Every student has his/her own reason for studying
a language, which means that every class is full of students with varying interests
whose goals are to function in another language. Partnering with and guiding students
as they set realistic language goals, proceed at their own pace, and explore their
potential as language learners results in students with the persistence necessary
to achieve their desired proficiency levels. Learn how to cultivate a student-driven
classroom in which the students set the tone for their own learning success.
Presenter(s): Greta Lundgaard, Independent Consultant; Carmen Scoggins, Watauga
High School

PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS Thursday Nov16
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.

Room 203A, Music City Center Room 105B, Music City Center
007 Writing and Reviewing the ACTFL/CAEP Program Report W20 Practical Approaches to Presentational and Interpersonal
THURSDAY
This workshop will examine the ACTFL/CAEP Report: (1) to assist faculty members Communication in Todays Latin Classroom
writing reports for programs that prepare world language teachers; and (2) to educate Are you looking for innovative ways to support Interpretive reading with your
and train new and continuing ACTFL/CAEP program reviewers. 9:00 a.m. to Noon Latin students? Have you wanted to explore the possibilities of Presentational and
for review writers and new program reviewers, and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for new Interpersonal activities but arent sure where to begin? In this workshop, participants
program reviewers. (Box lunch provided for reviewers). briefly explore the differences between the 1997 and 2017 American Classical League
Presenter(s): Teresa Bell, Brigham Young University; Rebecca Fox, George Mason (ACL) Standards which have been updated to reflect the three modes: Interpretive,
University; Shawn Morrison, College of Charleston Presentational, and Interpersonal. Participants then experience a series of exercises
Language of Presentation: English and activities that develop students Presentational writing and Interpersonal speak-
Applicable Language: Non-language specific ing, all of which are intended to strengthen Interpretive reading. Participants examine,
analyze, and evaluate multiple samples of student work and also plan ways to adapt
11:45 a.m.12:45 p.m. and incorporate a variety of Presentational and Interpersonal activities with their own
Room 104, Music City Center students.
Presenter(s): Ted Zarrow, Westwood High School
008 ACTFL Assembly of Delegates/NADSFL/NCSSFL Luncheon
By invitation and reservation for ACTFL Organizational Members delegates, NADSFL
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
and NCSSFL.
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m. W21 Pathway to Cultural Perspectives: Question, Explore, Verify,
Board Room A, Music City Center Reflect, Question
The World-Readiness Standards Cultural Framework of Products, Practices, and
009 NNELL Board Meeting
Perspectives serves as an organizer for educators to gather evidence that enriches
their own cultural insights in preparation for teaching. The dynamic nature of culture
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m. requires continuous inquiry into contemporary perspectives along with a changing set
Room 106A, Music City Center of products and practices that are not limited in terms of place, time, or topics from
the past. Explore paths that both educators and students can follow to uncover cultural
W18 The Keys to Strategies for Language Instruction:
information from written and visual documents, as well as from interactions with
Engagement, Relevance, Critical Thinking, and those who know, on topics connected to unit themes and current events. Participants
Collaboration are encouraged to bring to the workshop cultural questions for which they or their
Workshop participants will explore how to create a classroom environment that is students seek answers. Effective teaching approaches and materials spring from
learning- and language-rich using the latest book from ACTFL, The Keys to Strategies confidence in and exploration of the knowledge base.
for Language Instruction. Participants will examine processes for selecting relevant Presenter(s): June Phillips, Professor Emeritus, Weber State University
activities that enhance students learning as they collaborate in engaging, real
world, authentic learning through the three communicative modes. Workshop topics 1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
include: facilitating teacher-learner partnerships for learning; creating a language- and Room 202A, Music City Center
culture-rich, safe learning environment; communicating effectively by linking the three
modes with culture; engaging all learners; and evaluating instructional strategies. W22 Transformational Play: Language and Culture Learning
Participants will reflect on their current practices, analyze examples, and add strate- Through Games and Game Design
gies to their repertoire. Its all fun and games, until someone learns a language! Then it becomes even more
Presenter(s): Leslie Grahn, Howard County Public Schools, MD; Dave McAlpine, fun. This workshop introduces participants to the design thinking process used to
University of Arkansas at Little Rock empower students to create a game in which students seek (language) learning as
the result of creating and playing an actual game. Games are contextualized,
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m. pleasantly frustrating problems that need to be solved. After exploring principles of
Room 201B, Music City Center game design and mechanics, teams of participants will design their own games and
learn to (1) balance the importance of grammar learning with cultural and historical
W19 Moving Beyond the List: Helping Students ACQUIRE the research, (2) balance design for information seeking and engagement, (3) represent
Words They Need to Communicate unfamiliar content in a non-linear manner, and (4) define what it means to be success-
Everyone knows you cant communicate effectively without words, so every unit ful in this new environment and how to assess success with new rubrics. We will be
contains vocabulary words to be taught and learned. But how do I know which words assisted by students who have participated in the design of Bonne Chance (www.
I should teach? Better yet, which ones should I focus on having students learn for playbonnechance.com), a French learning game.
active use and recall? How many words should be included in each units vocabulary Presenter(s): Sebastien Dubreil, Carnegie Mellon University; Cary Staples, University
list? Once I know which words, how should I go about teaching vocabulary? AND, of Tennessee
what does the research tell us about how students best learn and remember new
vocabulary? This workshop aims to provide answers to those questions. Participants
will leave the workshop with (1) research-based criteria for determining a good set
of vocabulary, (2) a variety of strategies that help learners encounter, connect with and
experience vocabulary in ways that help them store words in long-term memory, and
(3) an extensive list of resources about the teaching and learning of vocabulary from
our scholarship, both in world languages and in English language acquisition.
Presenter(s): Gregory Duncan, InterPrep

Thursday Nov16 PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Were fluent in
W23 Creating Formative and Summative Assessments to Guide
THURSDAY
education
Language Learning
I taught it, but how do I know students learned it? Learning is demonstrated when
learners can do something using the target language that they couldnt do, or do
as well, prior to the lesson. The end of a unit is too late to determine if learners meet
language performance expectations. Formative assessments inform the instructor
about what next steps to take. In this workshop participants will examine and analyze
a variety of formative assessments for learners to apply the specific vocabulary,
structures, or functions learned. Participants apply these strategies to one of their
units of instruction, transforming the summative assessments, and then use backward
design to craft effective formative assessments throughout the unit for each mode of
communication.
Presenter(s): Yo Azama, North Salinas High School
4:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.

Music Row 1, Omni Nashville
010 Standards Collaborative Board Meeting
By invitation only.
ITALY@ACTFL 2017
Music City Center Nashville, Tennessee
November 17-19, 2017
4:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Music Row 5, Omni Nashville Accademia Italiana
A lucky teacher will be offered a full scholarship to attend a Glottodidactic Course
011 ACTFL Special Interest Group (SIG) Officer Meeting in Salerno on the Amalfi coast! Accademia Italiana offers Italian short term, semester,
and internship programs for credits to US Universities all year round; courses are
combined with Culture and Art excursions, and training programs for teachers
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m. are offered. Learn more about it at Booth: #434
info@accademia-italiana.it / www.accademia-italiana.it
012 AATI Executive Council Meeting Scuola di Italiano Dante Alighieri
Campus LInfinito Recanati
Scuola Dante Alighieri Campus LInfinito is an Italian language and culture school.
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m. It is located in Recanati in the Marche Region. It is the only Italian school created
with the support of ELI Edizioni, a leading Italian publishing house
Gibson Boardroom, Omni Nashville specialized in language learning. Booth: #439
013 CLTA Steering Committee Meeting info@campusinfinito.it / www.campusinfinito.it
Club Italiano Dante Alighieri

Dante Rome, a full-service educational center that specializes in teaching Italian language
and culture to foreign students. We offer faculty-led, summer & semester abroad
programs and internships. Italian courses are taught by highly qualified and friendly
teachers. Scholarships available at Booth: #440 for ACTFL visitors.
info@clidante.it / www.clidante.it
Italian Trade Agency

The Italian Trade Agency is the government agency entrusted with promoting
trade, business opportunities and industrial cooperation between Italian and
foreign companies. ITA established a Publishing Taskforce in its Chicago Office
that undertakes many initiatives including advertising campaigns, invitation to
attend book fairs in Italy, organizing Italys presence at major U.S. book fairs,
and the www.italbooks.com publishing website. Booth: #433
chicago@ice.it / www.italtrade.com
SantAnna Institute
Get Clarity on the National Language Where can high school and university students dive into the authenticity of
Southern Italian culture? At SantAnna Institute in Sorrento, Italy, where else?
Teacher Recruitment and Retention Visit Booth: #438 to discover more about how SantAnnas programs (for credit)
are integrated into the host community through tandem projects, internships,
Crisis service learning activities, volunteering, field-trips and more!
info@santannainstitute.com / www.santannainstitute.com
Join distinguished language experts as they share

Universit per Stranieri di Siena
strategies to address critical world language and The University for Foreigners of Siena is an Italian University specialized in teaching
Italian as a foreign language. The University has been awarded with the European
bilingual teacher shortages by building capacity Label for Languages by the Council of Europe 10 times for the best projects involving
language teaching. Booth: #432
through recruitment and retention. info@unistrasi.it / www.unistrasi.it
Plenary I Session, Friday, November 17, 11:00

a.m.12:00 p.m., Davidson Ballroom Salon B, Music
City Center. Consulate General of Italy in Boston.
www.consboston.esteri.it

ACTFL
COLLAB JOIN US
ZONE FOR A NEW LEARNING EXPERIENCE
in the ACTFL Collab Zone in Exhibit Halls BD in the Music City
Center. Here you have a one-on-one, hands-on opportunity to learn
more about ACTFL assessment tools in a relaxed environment.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18

10:30 a.m.11:20 a.m. 8:30 a.m.9:20 a.m.
Charting Learner Progress: Analyzing AAPPL What Counts? Developing Learners Communication
Assessment Results Strategies
Presenter: Paul Sandrock, ACTFL Presenter: Paul Sandrock, ACTFL
11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m. 9:30 a.m.10:20 a.m.
Hosting ACTFL Prociency and Performance Less Commonly Taught Language Experts Needed
Workshops at Your School Presenter: Julia Ruane, ACTFL
Presenters: Ann Aly and Rula Malky, ACTFL
10:30 a.m.11:20 a.m.
12:30 p.m.1:00 p.m. AAPPL Tasks: Models for Performance Assessments
Opportunities to Serve as an ACTFL Tester or Rater
Presenters: Tony Smith and Camelot Marshall, ACTFL
Presenters: Yesenia Olivares and Julia Ruane, ACTFL
11:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.2:20 p.m.
Hosting ACTFL Tester Trainings & Prociency
Opportunities to Serve as a Consult with ACTFLs Center
Workshops at Your School
for Assessment, Research, and Development (CARD)
Presenters: Rula Malky and Deise Nassinhack, ACTFL
Presenters: Leah Graham and Deise Almeida
Nassinhack, ACTFL 1:30 p.m.2:20 p.m.
Using Conversation Builder for Practice and
2:30 p.m.3:20 p.m.
AAPPL Tasks: Models for Performance Assessments Assessment in Any Language
Presenters: Tony Smith and Camelot Marshall, ACTFL Presenters: Tony Smith and James Monk, ACTFL
3:30 p.m.3:50 p.m. 2:30 p.m.3:20 p.m.

Less Commonly Taught Language Experts Needed An Overview of ACTFL Assessments
Presenter: Julia Ruane, ACTFL Presenters: Leah Graham and Deise Nassinhack,
ACTFL
4:00 p.m.4:50 p.m.
Using Conversation Builder for Practice and 3:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Assessment in Any Language Opportunities to Serve as an ACTFL Tester or Rater
Presenters: Tony Smith and James Monk, ACTFL Presenters: Yesenia Olivares and Julia Ruane, ACTFL
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19
9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Hosting ACTFL Tester Trainings and Prociency Using Conversation Builder for Practice and
Workshops at Your School Assessment in Any Language
Presenters: Ann Aly and Rula Malky, ACTFL Presenters: Tony Smith and James Monk, ACTFL

Friday Nov17
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
DAILY PROGRAM
Help choose a winner!

Friday, November 17, 2017
ACTFL Orientation and Welcome

7:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Registration Open
7:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Opening General Session

8:30 a.m.10:00 a.m.
Friday, November 17
FRIDAY
World Languages Expo Opening and
12:30 to 1:20 pm Welcome Coffee with Exhibitors
Exhibitor Workshop Room #2 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Music City Center
World Languages Expo Open
You will help decide who takes the prize. 10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Meet entrepreneurs who have created
innovative technology products for world Concurrent Sessions,
language education. ACTFL Roundtables,
and ACTFL Plenary I
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Native Teaching Aids

Extended Lunch for Exhibit Hall Visit
12:00 p.m.1:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions and

ACTFL Roundtables
1:15 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
and ACTFL Plenary II
3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by
ACTFL Awards Ceremony
6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
University of Hawaii at Mnoa

lftic.lll.hawaii.edu tech.center@hawaii.edu

ACTFL Congratulates the Regional Finalists for the
ACTFL NATIONAL LANGUAGE

TEACHER of the YEAR PROGRAM
Experience It
A CONVENTION UNLIKE ANY OTHER
The 2018 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year will be announced at the Opening General Session
on Friday, November 17, 8:30 a.m -10:00 a.m. at the 2017 ACTFL Convention.
BRENNA BYRD MELISSA DALTON CALEB HOWARD YING JIN CATHERINE OUSSELIN
University of Kentucky Scripps Middle School Mennies Cupertino Mount Vernon
Lexington, KY Lake Orion, MI Elementary School High School High School
Southern Conference Central States Vineland, NY Cupertino, CA Mount Vernon, WA
on Language Teaching Conference Northeast Conference Southwest Conference Pacific Northwest
(SCOLT) on the Teaching of on the Teaching of on Language Teaching Council for Languages
Foreign Languages Foreign Languages (SWCOLT) (PNCFL)
(CSCTFL) (NECTFL)
Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM
8:30 a.m.10:00 a.m. (Doors open at 7:45 a.m.)

Grand Ballroom, Music City Center
ACTFL Opening General Session

Renowned journalist and TV personality Bill Weir will kick off ACTFL 2017 with a keynote speech
focusing on Stories from Cultures Around the World. The 2018 ACTFL National Language
Teacher of the Year, chosen from among five regional finalists, will also be announced.
FRIDAY
7:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Davidson Ballroom Salon A, Music City Center ACTFL CAREER CAF ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE
MINI-BYTE
014 ACTFL Convention Orientation and 10:30 a.m.11:20 a.m.
Welcome Career Caf, Exhibit Halls BD, 10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Come join in the fun! A must for any first-time attendee, Music City Center Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls BD,
this session hosted by the ACTFL Program Committee Music City Center
017 Launching a Successful
provides tips on how to make your first convention a
success. Presenters will help attendees find information Job Search Locating 019 Whats Trending
in the Convention Program Guide, on the Convention Opportunities and Interpreting Do you understand trendy things like the Kar-
Mobile App, and become familiar with the highlights dashians, words like lit, and kids flipping water
Job Announcements
and key events during the convention. bottles? Neither do I, but I do know technology.
Presenter(s): William Anderson, Massapequa School Where should you look to find a satisfying Come spend some time learning about what is
District; Susann Davis, Western Kentucky University; position? Come learn about the major outlets trending in technology in the world language
Lisa Lilley Ritter, Springfield Public Schools (retired); through which language education positions, both classroom.
Caroline Kelly, Mitchell Community College; Sandy academic and non-academic, are shared so that
Presenter(s): Carmen Scoggins, Watauga High
Garcia, Queens College you can launch a successful job search.
School
Presenter(s): Erin Kearney, University of New
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. York at Buffalo
10:30 a.m.11:20 a.m.
015 AATG Sprach- und Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls BD,
Samstagsschulen Committee ACTFL COLLAB ZONE Music City Center
Meeting E01 90% Target, 100% Success
10:30 a.m.11:20 a.m.
Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls BD, In this highly engaging session, you will learn
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. how to use culture, content, and fiction to
Music City Center
Room 213, Music City Center facilitate language acquisition. Learn how to
018 Charting Learner Progress: refine input and create lessons to sustain 90+%
016 AATG Community College
Analyzing AAPPL Assessment interaction in the target language that is 100%
Committee Meeting conducive for language acquisition.
Results
Sponsor: Fluency Matters
Join the conversation on how to use AAPPL data
Presenter(s): Kristy Placido, Fluency Matters,
Coffees on Us! to answer district questions on how well learners
Carol Gaab, Fluency Matters, Carrie Toth,
are achieving desired results, the alignment of
Come meet our Keynote Salem Community High School
the curriculum goals with what learners can
Audience Level: All
Speaker, Bill Weir, at actually do with the language, and how the three
Language of Presentation: English
modes of communication are balanced in your
ACTFL Central and join your program. Examine how to use AAPPL results to
Applicable Language: Non-language specific
colleagues at the ACTFL provide feedback to learners, set expectations for
Welcome Coffee at 10:00 a.m. your program, and inform instruction.
Presenter(s): Paul Sandrock, ACTFL
on Friday, November 17 in the
World Languages Expo (Exhibit
Halls BD, Music City Center),
immediately following the
Opening General Session.
ACTFLACTFL
2017 2017
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
GUIDE | 35
GUIDE | 35
723
ACTFL
CAF
The ACTFL CAREER CAF is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
open in Exhibit Halls BD in the 10:30 a.m.11:20 p.m. 9:30 a.m.10:20 a.m.
Music City Center to pre-K16 Launching a Successful Job Search Navigating the Job Interview and
preservice or in-service teachers. Locating Opportunities and Interpreting Negotiating an Offer for K-12 Teaching
Job Announcements Positions
Learn from and share with other
11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m. 10:30 a.m.11:20 a.m.
colleagues involved in the career
Crafting an Attention-Getting Resume/CV Crafting an Attention-Getting Resume/CV for
search process in this relaxed for K-12 Teachers Post-Secondary Teaching Positions
atmosphere. Discussions will be 1:30 p.m.2:20 p.m. 1:30 p.m.2:20 p.m.
facilitated by Erin Kearney, Greta Balancing Roles and Responsibilities in Launching a Successful Job Search
Lundgaard, and Leah Graham. Your New Position as a K-12 Teacher Locating Opportunities and Interpreting Job
3:30 p.m.4:20 p.m. Announcements
Navigating the Job Interview and 2:30 p.m.3:20 p.m.
Negotiating an Offer for Post-Secondary Balancing Roles and Responsibilities in Your
Positions New Position as a Post-Secondary Teacher
3:30 p.m.4:20 p.m.
Planning for Your Professional Development
10:30 a.m.11:20 a.m. 10:30 a.m.11:20 a.m. 10:30 a.m.11:20 a.m.

Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls BD, Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls BD, Workshop Room #5, Exhibit Halls BD,
Music City Center Music City Center Music City Center
E02 Effortlessly Create Digital E04 Keep Them Talking in the TL, E05 Engaging Heritage Speakers
Reports/Portfolios with Better the RLRA Way! in Spanish World Language
Chinese Teachers from the Avery Coonley School will Classrooms
Have you been wondering how you can generate share strategies for facilitating 100% use of the Participants will explore a wealth of strategies
your students learning reports/profiles to better target language for teachers AND students. Learn to differentiate instruction for heritage Spanish
achieve proficiency? With Better Immersion and about a fun accountability system, tips for using speakers in the world language classroom
Discovering Chinese Pro Apps, you can do it with engaging partner activities, and tools that allow through product, process and content. They will
a click. Come find out how easy it is to create students to start speaking in the target language participate in activities in all three modes of
written, video, audio, and learning records with from day one. Go home with a free sample lesson communication and all four language domains,
our model teachers! to try with your classes! including a look at the role of integrated
Sponsor: Better Chinese Sponsor: Real Language right away! performance assessment.
Presenter(s): Model teachers Presenter(s): Elizabeth Roberts, The Avery Sponsor: Santillana USA Publishing
Audience Level: All Coonley School, Denise Clivaz, The Avery Presenter(s): Barbara Jones, Santillana USA
Language of Presentation: English Coonley School Publishing
FRIDAY
Applicable Language: Chinese Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: French, Spanish, Other Applicable Language: Spanish
10:30 a.m.11:20 a.m.

Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls BD,
Music City Center
E03 Engaging Spanish Resources to
Promote Communication and
Literacy for K-5 Students
Discover a unique method for students to learn
how to SPEAK Spanish that replicates first
language acquisition, the Symtalk Method.
YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS ARE VALUABLE.
Symtalk is based on comprehensible input and
output specifically designed for elementary
students who are kinesthetic, visual, and auditory
learners. Develop literacy through a collection
of thematic and levels readers based on the
Comprehensible Input Theory. Participants will
have an opportunity to work through the process
and leave the workshop with tools they will use
in their next lesson!
I AM BILINGUAL. I AM THE BRIDGE TO MY COMMUNITY.
Sponsor: EMC School
Presenter(s): Tanya Brown, EMC School
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 8
Language of Presentation: English You can help your language community by volunteering with the
Applicable Language: Chinese, French, National Language Service Corps (NLSC).
German, Italian, Spanish
Are you fluent in English and another language?

If so, the NLSC is looking for individuals like you.
Support Our Sponsors

The NLSC is a national initiative, bringing together people who speak more
Please stop by our sponsors than one language for the greater good of our country. This is your opportunity
booths in the World Languages to help your language community while supporting government efforts in times
of need.
Expo (Exhibit Halls BD, Music
To find out more, visit NLSCORPS.ORG/NCOLCTL or
City Center) and thank them call 1-888-SAY-NLSC (729-6572).
all for their continued support
Join today and share this opportunity with your family and
of ACTFL and the language friends. You can be the bridge to your community.
education community. A list of
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DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls BD, Music City Center
RT1 ACTFL Roundtable Presentations I
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in two 25-minute oral presentations and discussions with a group of 10 people seated around a common table. Roundtable
presentations are typically 15 minutes in length, followed by 10 minutes of discussion and feedback. After the first 25 minutes of presentation, attendees will be asked to select
another table and topic.
Moderator: Lisa Lilley Ritter, Springfield Public Schools (retired)
RT1-01 Cultivating Cultural Awareness with Instagram RT1-04 Formative Assessment Strategies in a Blended Foreign
Instagram, hashtags, and pictures...Oh, my! Learn how to use authentic Instagram Language Classroom
pages to prompt reflection and boost language learners cultural awareness. Leave this This presentation examines Formative Assessment (FA) strategies in a blended foreign
presentation with an understanding of Instagrams effectiveness in engaging students language classroom that enable students to set and attain meaningful learning goals
both within and beyond the language classroom. Bring a device that can access at each instructional level. Using Russian as a target language, various FA tools and
Instagram! models for incorporating them into curriculum design via signature assignments will
Presenter(s): Kayla Heflinand Laura Woford, Darlington School be shared.
RT1-02 Exchange Fun and Effective Games to Hook Students Presenter(s): Irina Ivliyeva, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Help students put language skills into their long-term memory through playing games. RT1-05 From the Ground Up: Curricular Redesign and Innovation
FRIDAY
Games can create associative links by using critical thinking skills, creativity, and Many language programs could benefit from curricular updates, but the process can
teamwork in class. Attendees will exchange and discuss their most effective and be daunting without a set of guidelines. This roundtable will present the curriculum
engaging games using live discussion and a digital forum. redesign work undertaken in one undergraduate language program, and will share the
Presenter(s): Gabriela Ziniand Ashley Evans, Darlington School timeline for the redesign, the resources used, as well as a sample syllabus and lesson
plans.
RT1-03 F2F, Hybrid, Online: Best Practice for Language Teaching
Presenter(s): Gina Sherriffand Kaitlin Thomas, Norwich University
Participants will explore language teaching in the traditional F2F environment and how
hybrid learning or 100% online delivery can be implemented with similar outcomes. RT1-06 How Online Collaboration Creates a Learning Community
The pros and cons of online delivery will be discussed and participants will take away Through Literature
concrete examples of media-based activities that facilitate distance learning. Learn how to use collaborative online tools to help your students engage with
Presenter(s): Randi Polk, Eastern Kentucky University challenging TL literary texts, create meaning together, and increase the depth
and sophistication of their TL communication. Discussion may include additional
applications for these tools, as well as methods for the collaborative creation of
meaning through literature.
Presenter(s): Deborah Cafiero, University of Vermont
RT1-07 Key Issues in Designing and Implementing Heritage Language
(HL) Programs
Teachers, administrators, and parents looking to establish or grow an HL program can
choose from different options to respond to their unique needs and strengths. We will
Do You Have the Convention Mobile consider these options in the context of featuring HL programs from different countries
App? and spanning a wide range of languages, instructional settings, and educational levels.
Presenter(s): Claire Chik, National Heritage Language Resource Center, UCLA; Maria
Be sure to download the Carreira, California State University, Long Beach; Olga Kagan, UCLA
official Mobile App for RT1-08 Strategies, Activities, and Reflections on Flipping a Language
the 2017 ACTFL Annual Classroom
Convention and World This presentation and discussion will focus on the experiences, strategies, and meth-
odologies used to flip an ESL university-level listening class. It will look at different
Languages Expo! With technologies used for both in- and out-of-class assignments. It will focus on how to flip
this free app designed for a curriculum to optimize classroom time, benefit learners, and improve instruction.
iPhone, iPad, or Android Presenter(s): Kathryn Adams
devices and accessible RT1-09 To Flip or Not to Flip?
via web browser, you will be able to locate all kinds A current buzz word in education is the flipped classroom. What does that mean?
What does it look like in a world language classroom? In this roundtable session you
of information about this convention right from your will be presented with examples of both a flipped classroom and a blended classroom.
phone or tablet, including the complete 2017 ACTFL We will discuss the pros and cons of both learning environments.
Convention Program Guide. As in the past, app users Presenter(s): Keri Bell, Swartz Creek Middle School
can easily view the Schedule, Exhibitors, City Content, RT1-10 Transformative Dissonance in Community-based Learning
Instant Alerts, and more. Session handouts will be When students interact with local language communities in service-learning or other
community-based learning it might trigger dissonance, but transformative learning
available from all presenters who have uploaded
occurs when resistance is confronted. Participants will share how they facilitate
those to the site. critical reflections and support language students interacting with the community.
Presenter(s): Joan Clifford, Duke University

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Assessment and Feedback I Language Instruction I 023 EdTech Integration to Increase

LEffet des valuations formatives sur la Integrating Heritage Speakers (HS) in Recent Language Production
motivation des lves de FLE Immigration Areas: Where to Start? A dual language immersion teacher will demonstrate
This paper examines the relationship between moti- This paper provides a snapshot of Heritage Speakers six tech tools on iPads and Chromebooks that promote
vation and evaluation/assessment. It looks at several (HS) in the education system in Tennessee, a state with language production that teachers can use in their class
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Presenter(s): Kirby Childress, Ohio State University Presenter(s): Inmaculada Gomez Soler, University of Audience Level: All
Assessing Study Abroad Interactional Ability of Memphis Language of Presentation: English
Foreign Language Learners Reciprocal Learning: What Do the Heritage Applicable Language: Non-language specific
This presentation provides an overview of a new instru- Learners Have to Say About it?
ment for assessing Study Abroad Interactional Ability In an IRB-approved study, university Heritage Learners
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ACTFL PLENARY I
(SAIA) of language learners. The idea of interactional and Second Language Learners in four classes shared
competence is defined, and the SAIA test is described their perspectives of Reciprocal Learning, or how they
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in detail. Results from piloting are discussed, as are viewed learning Spanish with and without the other
ways that this measure might be used to gauge student group. This research project involved a survey-based Davidson Ballroom Salon B,
preparedness for, or gains from, study abroad. qualitative investigation. Music City Center
Presenter(s): Frank Dolce, Carnegie Mellon University Presenter(s): Nancy Zimmerman, Kutztown University 024 Addressing our National
Self-assessment of Teaching as a Tool to Language Learning Strategies of Heritage Crisis of Language Teacher
Transform L2 Classroom Practices Learners of Persian and Arabic
Recruitment and Retention
This paper introduces a guided teacher observation This study examines the language learning strategies
model which combines both self- and peer-observations, used by Heritage and Non-Heritage learners of Persian With 43 states and the District of Columbia
designed for foreign-language (FL) teachers to evaluate and Arabic. With a sample of 110 university students, declaring world language or bilingual teacher
their own classroom practice through video recording the similarities and differences in the language learning shortages, it is imperative that we find solutions
and directed reflection. The use of this model enables strategies used across these two languages and their to this growing crisis to build teacher capacity.
teachers to identify and address areas for improvement. significance will be discussed. This panel discussion will focus on strategies for
recruiting as early as high school and as late as
Presenter(s): Maria Luisa Spicer-Escalante, Utah State Presenter(s): Shahla Adel, University of North Carolina career switcher programs to fill our ranks. In
University Chapel Hill addition, programs that help retain teachers once
they enter the classroom will also be featured.
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Desa Dawson, ACTFL President,
Davidson Ballroom Salon A1, Music City Center Oklahoma State Department of Education;
022 Rebel Yell: One Teachers Journey to Richard Ingersoll, University of Pennsylvania;
Bill Anderson, Massapequa School District
Teach without Grades Audience Level: All
Proficiency- and standards-based curricula promote Language of Presentation: English
progress and individuality, yet many teachers are held Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Check Out the back due to traditional student measurement guidelines.
Interactive How does one evaluate students while also encouraging
their TL growth? This session looks at moving to a 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Geo-Map feedback-based evaluation system in which students Davidson Ballroom Salon C1, Music City Center
Explore the Geo-Map interactive focus on progress over product.
Presenter(s): Karen Tharrington, North Carolina State 025 Cultivating Language Learning in a
station in the Exhibit Hall
University STEM Environment
Concourse on Level 3 of Audience Level: Higher Education What role does language learning play in todays
the Music City Center near Language of Presentation: English STEM-focused world? This presentation will provide
Registration to see where instructors with strategies for student motivation and
engagement in a STEM environment. Attendees will
attendees are coming from in learn how to view different aspects of their programs
real-time using a touch screen through a STEM lens from presenters who are
map of the world. Its an IB-certified teachers in a STEM school.
interesting look at the impressive Presenter(s): Jessica Stauband Renee Mindek,

Downingtown STEM Academy
breadth and diversity of our Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12
gathering. Dont miss it! Language of Presentation: English

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026 New Teacher Emergency Survival 029 Creating a Path to Autonomous 031 Keep Up the Pace: Teaching
Kit: Tools for a Successful First Year Learning Through the Use of Can- Grammar Through Storytelling
The shortage of certified language teachers pushes Do Statements One way to keep up with modern teaching strategies
schools to hire teachers with little or no training. These It is crucial to keep in mind that student learning in the FL classroom is to use the PACE model. Truly
teachers must overcome enormous challenges and often continues beyond and after the class. This study Vygotskian in nature, PACE is a dialogical approach to
lack the resources to do so in a timely and efficient hopes to increase awareness that self-assessments teaching grammar. Through storytelling, PACE encour-
manner. This session documents a first-year teachers using can-do statements are effective in fostering ages language learners to reflect on the use of target
experiences and identifies the tools needed to survive independent learners. Participants will take ideas from language forms, to collaborate, and to co-construct a
the first year successfully. the presenters examples and discussion, and apply grammar explanation.
Presenter(s): Jessica Warner, Fayette Public Schools; can-do statements in their classrooms. Presenter(s): Randa Taftaf, University of Pittsburgh
Stayc Dubravac, University of Kentucky Presenter(s): Michi Shimuraand Hiroko Katsuta, The Sponsor: Arabic SIG
Audience Level: All Japan Foundation Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: English Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Arabic
Language of Presentation: Japanese
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027 How to Teach Italian for Spanish 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. 032 ACTFL African-American SIG
Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville
Speakers Business Meeting and Presentation
This session presents a sample of training videos that
030 AATJ Research Paper Session I
have been created with funding from the Italian Ministry Making Sense of and Making Use of Diversity in 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
of Foreign Affairs to promote the study of Italian the Japanese Classroom Music Row 3, Omni Nashville
among Spanish-speaking students. The methods and This presentation will report on attempts to use
techniques for facilitating the study of Italian among 033 Strategies in Teaching and Learning
students own conceptions of diversity as part of inter-
Spanish speakers are outlined in these videos. mediate, college-level Japanese language instruction. It Korean
Presenter(s): Clorinda Donato, Manuel Romero, and will also explore how students face differences among The Influences of Exposure to Korean Popular
Vanessa Villarreal, California State University, Long themselves and discuss diversity issues prevalent in Media in Learning Korean
Beach; Cedric Joseph Oliva, St. Lawrence University their immediate environments and in the culture of the This study will explore the influence of exposure to
Sponsor: AATI target language. Korean popular media in learning Korean, with respect
Audience Level: Higher Education Presenter(s): Yasuko Akiyama, Indiana University to students autonomy. Quantitative data, drawn from
Language of Presentation: English the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning and
Effective Accounts in Conflicted Situations in a
Applicable Language: Italian the Style Analysis Survey, and qualitative data, such
Japanese Enterprise
as students narratives and online activities, will be
Conflict is an unavoidable part of everyday life. There
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are many situations that make people feel defensive,
Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville Presenter(s): Inhye Lee, University of Minnesota
with a need to explain a norm-contradicted situation.
028 Italian Paper Presentations on This paper examines effective language strategies for Contextualized Frontloading: Meaningful
conflict management in a Japanese enterprise setting. Scaffolding Vocabulary Activities
Literacy I
It also reveals what feelings are associated with In this session, presenters will reemphasize the impor-
Literacy-oriented Instruction in the Foreign apologetic expressions. tance of scaffolding in language teaching and share
Language Curriculum
Presenter(s): Kanako Yao, Washington University in effective strategies to facilitate scaffolding for dealing
This presentation will provide practical suggestions St. Louis with higher-level language input. Samples of different
on how to implement a multi-literacies approach in types of contextualized scaffolding vocabulary activities
Instructing Communication Processes for Co-
the Italian classroom as a viable way to overcome the and students responses about their effectiveness will
constructing Conversation
bifurcation of foreign language programs. be shared.
This paper examines JFL learners performance of con-
Presenter(s): Sara Mattavelli, College of William & Presenter(s): Yunjung Kim, Defense Language Institute
versational skills and argues for explicit instruction to
Mary Foreign Language Center; Jee In Kim, Defense
raise learners awareness of co-construction as commu-
Analysis of Students Perception of Teaching with nication processes. In particular, appropriate speakers Language Institute
Authentic Material behavior to enable aizuchi is stressed. Attendees will The Effect of and Students Perceptions of
The focus of this presentation is an analysis of the leave with specific steps for implementation. Corrective Feedback
students response to an Italian language Intermediate Presenter(s): Takae Tsujioka, George Washington This empirical study investigated the effect of and
course taught with only authentic materials and limited University; Tomoko Hoogenboom, University of students perceptions of and preferences for four
support from a specific traditional textbook. Maryland Baltimore County different types of corrective feedback on the writing of
Presenter(s): Antonella DellAnna, Arizona State Sponsor: AATJ KFL learners. The results and implications of the study
University Applicable Language: Japanese will provide language educators with local knowledge
Sponsor: AATI and additional insights into using corrective feedback
Audience Level: Higher Education for their students more effectively.
Applicable Language: Italian Presenter(s): Myounghee Cho, University of Rochester
Sponsor: Korean SIG
Applicable Language: Korean

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034 The Lost and Found C: 036 ACTFL Spanish for Heritage 037 Engage, Motivate, and Challenge:
Community-based Language Learners SIG Session I Accelerating Students Proficiency
Teaching and Learning To Correct or Not Correct Common Features of Level
This session presents a collaborative project in which U.S. Spanish? This session will provide effective strategies to engage
college-level Vietnamese, Modern Hebrew, Arabic This talk explores the history, acceptance and distribu- and motivate students so they will be able to reach
and Korean courses incorporated community-based, tion of some features of U.S. Spanish to help teachers consistent levels of proficiency. Proven techniques,
student-driven projects into their language curriculum, of Heritage Speakers distinguish between dialectal innovative activities, daily routines and evidence of
and discusses the outcomes of the projects and their differences and learner errors in need of correction. students learning outcomes will be shared to inspire
pedagogical implications. Structures under consideration include the conditional, participants to accelerate proficiency levels of students
Presenter(s): Angela Lee-Smith, Sarab Al Ani, Shiri dequesmo, deber (de), syntactic calques, and lexical in their classroom.
Goren, and Quang Van, Yale University borrowings. Presenter(s): Hin Huei Yeh, Shrewsbury Public Schools
Sponsor: Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) SIG Presenter(s): Lauren Millerand Csar Gutirrez Sponsor: CLASS
Audience Level: Higher Education Miguel, Wake Forest University Keywords: Educator Effectiveness
Language of Presentation: English Confidence in New Contexts: Service-Learnings Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Impact on Language Attitudes Language of Presentation: Chinese
Applicable Language: Chinese
This study examines how participation in a community
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of surveys and reflection essays demonstrates how Room 101D, Music City Center
035 The Edge of 2017: Creating Social
new contexts for Heritage Language use provided by 038 Advancing Language Proficiency:
Justice Units to Promote Change service-learning help transform students linguistic,
Our world is made up of varied opinions, attitudes, and social and professional confidence. Error Study in a Mandarin
perspectives. Students find themselves grappling with Presenter(s): Kelly Lowther Pereira, University of North Immersion School
these ideas and must decide who they are by choosing Carolina-Greensboro To advance Mandarin immersion students proficiency
a side. This session will present substantive current Strengthening Spanish Oral Language levels, it is important to identify and understand the
issues and create authentic learning experiences Proficiency with RICH errors students make, and to provide teachers with
focused on social justice for our students and the world ways to correct these errors. This study aims to provide
at large. With the ultimate objective of strengthening oral
language proficiency in Heritage Speakers, the focus useful empirical data and effective teaching strategies
Presenter(s): Monica Caldari, Creekside Charter of the Keynote presentation is to introduce the RICH for immersion practitioners.
School; Kristina Van Winkle, North Tahoe High strategy (Reformatting Information Into Conversations Presenter(s): Luyi Lien, Shu-Mei Lai, and Kristin
School at a High Level). Nordvold, Yinghua Academy
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Sponsor: CLASS
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Ligia Martinez, Dixon Unified School
District Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12
Applicable Language: ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL Language of Presentation: English
Sponsor: Spanish for Heritage Learners SIG
Applicable Language: Spanish Applicable Language: Chinese
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Room 101E, Music City Center
039 The Benefits of Student Reflection in
Classroom Management
Effective classroom management is attained by building
America the Bilingual Wants to Hear You a positive, supportive, and trusting environment in
and Record Your Voice! class. One important way to achieve this is by teaching
students to engage in the higher order thinking skill
Come by and meet the team behind the America the Bilingual podcast: of self-reflection. Teachers will learn techniques for
Steve Leveen, Host; Fernando Hernandez, Producer; Beckie Rankin, working through this technique and others in their
Chinese classes.
Associate Producer. The America the Bilingual project is dedicated to the
Presenter(s): Lucy Lee, Livingston High School; Janice
pursuit of bilingualism among Americans of all ages and backgrounds. Dowd; Jingjing Wu
Our podcast is part of ACTFLs Lead with Languages campaign. During Sponsor: CLASS
the Convention, our podcast team will be recording brief interviews with Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12
attendees to be incorporated into future episodes. Stop by our broadcast Applicable Language: Chinese
booth in the Exhibit Hall Concourse (near Registration) on Level 3 of the
Music City Center. Let us hear your voice and your thoughts!

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040 ACTFL Teaching and Learning of 042 Developing Intercultural 045 Teaching La Francophonie
Culture SIG Session Communicative Competence Across How can one, and should one, understand the concept
Strategies for Using Caricatures in the Chinese Curriculum of La Francophonie, and how can la Francophonie be
Classroom incorporated into the French classroom? This session
The panel discusses the significance of intercultural will investigate the status of the French language in
Using images in the L2 classroom can prompt more communicative competence (ICC) development for the world today, and explore how this status can be
discussion than texts (Kearney 2009), but some images Chinese learners, examines the factors affecting learn- reflected in our teaching practices, avoiding stereotypes
can be disturbing. How can we prepare students to ers ICC development, and presents studies exploring and generalizations.
view such images? This talk explores how political approaches to fostering ICC in different contexts:
caricatures, even offensive ones, can be integrated into Presenter(s): William Thompson, University of
language courses and cross-cultural competence
the classroom to generate discussion, as well as show Memphis
courses in the U.S. and in study abroad programs.
how negative emotions can be managed. Audience Level: All
Presenter(s): Yongfang Zhang, Wofford College; Ying Language of Presentation: English
Presenter(s): Melanie Conroy, University of Memphis Liu, Zhejiang University; Xizhen Qin, University of Applicable Language: French
Building Cultural Competency in Short Term South Florida
Study Abroad Programs Sponsor: CLTA
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Audience Level: Higher Education
This is a case study of how three specific tasks have Room 104B, Music City Center
shown increased cultural competence in a short-term
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Applicable Language: Chinese 046 When Fashion Meets Politics:
an increase in cultural competence with commentary Addressing Gender Equality in
from student participants. Frameworks and suggestions 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
French Politics
will be provided for faculty to consider when implement- Room 103B, Music City Center
ing in their own programs. This session pairs fashion and politics to engage
043 Teaching Different Levels of Chinese cross-cultural reflections on issues of gender
Presenter(s): Jessica Greenfield, Oberlin College
Language Courses Through TV equality and appearance in politics in France. Activities
Language Teaching as a Pathway to Critical exploiting press material reporting on French political
Thinking
Series
personalities outfits are designed to foster explorations
This panel addresses multiple approaches to including This panel discusses teaching Chinese language courses of controversial fashion choices and public image
intercultural awareness regarding diversity, social through television series. Based on intermediate and construction and perception.
justice, and sustainability in language teaching as a advanced level Chinese courses offered at different
Presenter(s): Isabelle Drewelow, University of
means of expanding students critical thinking abilities institutions in the U.S., three presentations demonstrate
Alabama
on these issues in the context of our globalized world. different pedagogical models and methods, evaluate
Examples in German, Portuguese and Spanish. their effectiveness, address problems encountered, and
offer solutions.
Presenter(s): Louise Stoehr, Aparecida de Fatima Applicable Language: French
Cordeiro Dutra, Carlos Cuadra, and Paulo Dutra; Presenter(s): Litong Chen, University of Mount Union;
Stephen F. Austin State University Bing Mu, Ohio State University; Chi-ying Wang,
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Sponsor: Teaching and Learning of Culture SIG Purdue University
Sponsor: CLTA Room 104C, Music City Center
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Higher Education 047 Classroom Management and
90% Target Language
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Learn how to use the framework for culturally respon-
Room 102B, Music City Center sive teaching developed by Zaretta Hammond to build a
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041 Saving and Strengthening French Room 103C, Music City Center
culture of target language use. Starting with the brain
research on the fight, flight or freeze response, explore
Programs 044 Preparing FL Teachers to Teach classroom-tested strategies, posters and planning guide
The presenters will explore how various AATF initiatives Online: Research, Practice, that keep teaching and learning in the target language.
to recognize students and teachers can serve as Presenter(s): Paris Granville, Bellevue School District;
bulwarks to preserve French programs. Exemplary Recommendations
Bridget Yaden, Pacific Lutheran University
program designations, outstanding student awards, This session focuses its discussion on one innovative Audience Level: All
honor societies, and contests will all be highlighted to model of teacher training (1st presentation) in prepa- Language of Presentation: English
provide educators with the tools needed to reward their ration for online Chinese language teaching that was Applicable Language: Non-language specific
outstanding performers. made possible through the versatility of technologies
Presenter(s): Ann Sunderland and Jayne Abrate, (2nd presentation) and research-endorsed principles for
AATF; Catherine F. Danielou, University of Alabama effective teaching (3rd presentation).
at Birmingham; Mary Helen Kashuba, Chestnut Hill Presenter(s): Miao-Fen Tseng, University of Virginia;
College Henny Chen, Moreau Catholic H School; Luoyi Cai,
Audience Level: All UNC-Chapel Hilligh
Language of Presentation: French Sponsor: CLTA
Applicable Language: French Audience Level: Higher Education

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048 How to Build Strong Language 051 Integrated Performance 054 Align Your Activities to the Three
Teacher Teams Assessments: from Start to Finish Modes of Communication
The heart of an effective program lies in the collabora- IPAs from start to finish! Learn how to design an Participants will learn how to align lesson activities
tion and trust of the teaching team. This workshop will IPA based on authentic resources for practice or to the interpretive, interpersonal and presentational
present research-based concepts and practical tools assessment. Start with highlighted pop-up grammar modes of communication and be given a take-home
that empower leaders to create effective teams. By lessons, create interpretative, interpersonal and resource for quick implementation. Participants will
the end of this session, participants will have specific presentational task activities, and end with rubrics to be introduced to strategies used in a 50/50 Spanish
strategies to help structure effective teams. assess your students proficiency. Examples of Novice Immersion Program that maximizes a students speaking
Presenter(s): Sally Lean, Singapore American School and Intermediate IPAs in Spanish. proficiency level.
Audience Level: All Presenter(s): Melissa Creamerand Elaine Swope, Presenter(s): Karina Martinson, Madison School
Language of Presentation: English Solon High School District; Nereyda Germanand Priscilla Gossett,
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Madison Heights Elementary School
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Applicable Language: Spanish Language of Presentation: English
Room 104E, Music City Center Applicable Language: Spanish
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049 Assessing Intercultural Competence:
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The Interculturality Can-Do Room 108, Music City Center
052 Strategies for Designing an
Statements 055 World Language Centers for All
Advanced French Grammar and
The presenters will discuss the steps they have taken Languages and Levels!
in introductory language courses to change their current
Composition Class
culture assessment tool by adapting the measurable Context and language entertain a singular relationship Do you feel like youre pulled in different directions
and applicable NCSSFL/ACTFL Interculturality Can-Do that is a challenge when teaching an advanced level in your classroom and cant give individual students
Statements. A sample activity used in their new model, course. Students are nearing linguistic proficiency enough of your time? Come see how elementary and
suitable across languages and levels, will be provided. while still struggling to convey their ideas in a complex secondary teachers integrate differentiated centers in
manner. Presenters will reflect on teaching strategies their proficiency-based classes. Experience centers in
Presenter(s): Teresa Roig-Torres, Deborah Page, and action and learn how to develop simple routines and
Angie Woods, University of Cincinnati at this transitional level where form and content are
mutually questioned. low-prep, reusable materials.
Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Samuel Skippon, Alexandra Borer, and Presenter(s): Heather Sherrowand Katie Erickson,
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Pascale Crepon, Columbia University Howard County Public Schools
Audience Level: Higher Education Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: French Language of Presentation: English
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Applicable Language: French Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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050 Teaching Vocabulary: Which Words 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Do I Choose? Room 106C, Music City Center Room 201A, Music City Center
Which vocabulary words? How many? Should students 053 The Intercultural Classroom 056 Exploring PK-6 Teachers
know more than one way to say something? These Perceptions of High Leverage
fundamental and frequently asked questions plague Authentic materials are key to supporting intercultural
many language teachers. This session is intended to communicative competence (ICC) in the classroom. Teaching Practices
offer research-based suggestions about selecting the Participants will be provided with culturally-relevant The results of two qualitative studies will be used as
most meaningful words for student consumption at the videos in Spanish and free instructional materials to the basis of a session exploring high leverage teaching
different levels of language learning. promote ICC in their classrooms. practices (HLTPs; Glisan & Donato, 2017) in HL and WL
Presenter(s): Gregory Duncan, InterPrep Presenter(s): Amanda Romjueand Judson MacDonald, settings. Participants will examine their own beliefs and
Audience Level: All Appalachian State University perceptions, while working to develop HLTPs focusing
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: All on assessment and culture for elementary school
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English language classrooms.
Applicable Language: Spanish Presenter(s): Maria Katradis, George Mason
University; Olga Ivonne Corretjer, Independent
Consultant
Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8
Session Handouts Available Online Applicable Language: Non-language specific
and in Mobile App
Presenters are being encouraged to upload their handouts to the Online
Convention Program (www.actfl.org/convention-expo) and the official
Convention Mobile App.

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057 The Maker Mindset in Project Based 060 Social Justice in the Language 063 Personalized Assessment Models to
Language Learning (PBLL) Classroom: A Call to Action Enhance Authenticity and Chinese
In this session, attendees will view a documentary The goals of language education in the U.S. have Learning
chronicling a PBLL unit in which students embrace always been informed by the social, historical, and polit- Good personalized formative and summative
design thinking practices to build fluency and foster ical contexts of instruction. In this session, we explore assessments should be time-efficient, manageable and
interculturality. Participants will examine essential the foundations of social justice in language education, maintain the authenticity and communicativeness of
project design elements and student products in digital effective social justice instruction at the lesson planning real-life situations. In this thought-provoking session,
portfolios. They will collaborate to ideate and prototype and course design levels, and professional development presenters will demonstrate some powerful authentic
innovative project designs. opportunities. formative and summative assessment tools and models
Presenter(s): Crystal Brim Cleveland, Darlington School Presenter(s): Linwood Randolph, University of North to promote 21st century language learning.
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Carolina Wilmington; Stacey Margarita Johnson, Presenter(s): Hua Zhang, Saint Andrews School; Jian
Language of Presentation: English Vanderbilt University Gao, Monomoy Regional School District; Shuhong
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: All Wang, University of Massachusetts
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: All
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Room 202A, Music City Center Applicable Language: Chinese
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058 Google Apps and Products in
World Languages: Successful Use
061 2016 MLA Language Enrollment Room 205A, Music City Center
with Students!
Survey: Sneak Preview 064 Peas in a Pod, the Linguistic Growth
Experience and learn about real, day-to-day uses of G
Suite (formerly Google Apps) in the World Languages This session will present a sneak preview of the results Mindset and ACTFLs Six Core
classroom. See examples with students of how teachers of the 2016 MLA Language Enrollment Survey. Topics Practices
at two districts are using these tools to enhance include highlights of the survey and enrollment trends,
how faculty members can use the data to advocate for This session will explore how embedding a linguistic
learning and teaching using technology as seamlessly growth mindset within ACTFLs 6 Core Practices has led
as possible. Discover how to take advantage of a 1:1 the study of language(s) on their home campus, and the
distribution of enrollments by institutional or program to even greater student success in two very different
environment with languages. Japanese classrooms. Participants will leave with con-
type in postsecondary education.
Presenter(s): Jorge Zamora, Glenbrook South High crete strategies for supporting their students journeys
School; Heidi Lechner, Libertyville High School Presenter(s): Dennis Looneyand Mara Naaman,
as adventurous language-learning risk-takers.
Audience Level: All Modern Language Association
Audience Level: Higher Education Presenter(s): Rie Tanaka and Rikiya Kawano, Presidio
Language of Presentation: English Middle School
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Grades 6-12
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059 Using Commercials to Explore 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
062 Contemplation in the Classroom: Room 206A, Music City Center
Intercultural Perspectives
Teachers as Reflective Practitioners 065 World Language Capabilities and
Teaching cultural perspectives is a challenge, but
commercials offer an ideal solution, since advertising Reflection is a powerful tool for teacher growth. This National Security
depends so heavily on cultural values. This session session will review and share examples of reflective
practices from teacher training programs in New York, World Language capabilities is a critical component
offers sources, approaches, and examples for using of national security. A 2012 report even referred to
commercials to design project-based activities that as well as give participants the opportunity to begin
creating a plan for how to integrate reflection into their our lack of world language resources as a national
inspire students to think interculturally and to apply security crisis. This panel will feature experts from
what they learn. own professional development experiences.
various sectors of the U.S. Government who will discuss
Presenter(s): Sharon Wilkinson, Mark Bates, and Presenter(s): Victoria Gilbert, Saint Davids School
language proficiency in governmental settings.
Patricia Calkins, Simpson College Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Leah Graham, ACTFL; Christine Campbell,
Audience Level: Higher Education Defense Language Institute
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Audience Level: Administration

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066 Latin is for All: Exploring the Future 069 Everything You Always Wanted to 072 (Self-)Assessing Performance:
of Latin Assessment and Pedagogy Know (But Were Afraid to Ask) Goals, Reflection, and the CAN-DO
Join with the National Latin Exam to explore the future This session is a refresher and/or introduction to the key Statements
of Latin assessment and pedagogy to sustain, celebrate concepts that are part of 21st century world language The pedagogical value of using the CAN-DO Statements
and promote the study of Latin literature and culture. As instruction and that will be woven throughout the for self-assessment quickly diminishes when it
the National Latin Exam celebrates its 40th year, come convention. Join the presenters to discuss concepts represents a stand-alone or add-on activity. This
participate such as the refreshed World-Readiness Standards session focuses on the role of goal-setting, reflection,
in a thoughtful review of practices in assessment for Learning Languages, Communication modes, core and independent learning in conjunction with the
through strategic planning. practices, Can-Do Statements, Integrated Performance CAN-DO Statements in fomenting learner autonomy and
Presenter(s): Debra Heatonand Lauren Rogers, Assessments (IPAs), and interculturality. All attendees ownership of L2/C2 acquisition.
National Latin Exam are welcome.
Presenter(s): Mary Ann Dellinger, Virginia Military
Audience Level: All Presenter(s): Susann Davis, Western Kentucky Institute
Language of Presentation: English University; Martha Halemba, Ohio Foreign Language Audience Level: Higher Education
Applicable Language: Latin Association/Hudson City Schools; Thomas Sauer, Language of Presentation: English
LearningShifts; Willard Heller, SUNY; Juan Carlos Applicable Language: Non-language specific
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Morales, Miami Dade College InterAmerican
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Room 207A, Music City Center Campus; Stasie Harrington, Western Kentucky
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
University; Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell, Musicuent; Mara
067 Using Slam Poetry to Enhance the Cobe, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Brandee Mau, Room 209A, Music City Center
Foreign Language Curriculum Utah State Board of Education; Nicole Naditz, Bella 073 Seal of Biliteracy Implementation:
Vista High School
Slam poetry in the L2 classroom is a tool that inspires Benefits and Challenges
students to learn the language thru the expression of Presenters share findings from a multiple case study of
their feelings and creativity. This hands-on workshop
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Room 207D, Music City Center school districts in Illinois at different stages of imple-
offers activities to foster poetry writing and performing menting the Seal of Biliteracy. They discuss findings
as an innovative pedagogical tool for L2 acquisition and 070 Social Justice and Language from administrators, teachers, and students related to
curriculum invigoration. Audience participation required. how Seal of Biliteracy implementation has influenced
Learning: Exploration via Digital
Presenter(s): Ines Arribas, Bryn Mawr College curricula, students motivation, and retention.
Audience Level: All Technologies
Presenter(s): Kristin Davin, University of North
Language of Presentation: English The exploration of issues connected to social justice is Carolina at Charlotte; Linda Egnatz, Lincoln-Way
Applicable Language: Non-language specific fundamentally important in language learning. Digital High School #210; Amy Heineke, Loyola University
games and augmented reality experiences offer unique Chicago
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. ways to explore these complex issues. In this session, Audience Level: All
Room 207B, Music City Center digital approaches to language learning with social Language of Presentation: English
justice at their core are explored and evaluated. Applicable Language: Non-language specific
068 Lead with NCSSFL: Immersion
Presenter(s): Julie Sykes and Stephanie Knight,
Program Growth via the Stages of University of Oregon 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Implementation Audience Level: All Room 209B, Music City Center
While many educational initiatives fail, research Applicable Language: Non-language specific 074 Grow Your Own Crop of Language
indicates that by applying Implementation Science, the
majority succeed. In this NCSSFL-led session, become
Teachers for Early Language
familiar with the four Stages of Implementation,
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Learning
explore key components of each stage, and identify key Room 208A, Music City Center
How does a school district integrate a world language
applications of the stages to establish, expand, and 071 Its More Than Just Reading: Literacy into the elementary curriculum when funding is unavail-
sustain your immersion program. able to hire a teacher? How can high school students
in the World Language Classroom
Presenter(s): Gregory Fulkersonand Lynn Fulton- keep their language abilities sharp while exploring a
Archer, Delaware Department of Education How would you define literacy? Or more importantly, career in education? In this session, educators learn
Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 how would you describe your literacy practices? In this how to train students to meet the need for world
Language of Presentation: English session, participants will explore how the modes of languages in elementary school.
Applicable Language: Non-language specific communication align with literacy skills and experience
four take-away strategies that integrate literacy with Presenter(s): Sarah Loveless, Calloway Co. High
interpersonal speaking, interpretive reading, and School; Alfonso De Torres Nunez, Kentucky
presentational writing. Department of Education
Presenter(s): Laura Roche Youngworth, Fayette County Language of Presentation: English
Public Schools Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Audience Level: All

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. 11:15 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Room 209C, Music City Center Room 212, Music City Center ACTFL Central, Exhibit Halls BD,
075 Let the Music Play: Composing a 078 Gaming the System Music City Center
Curriculum for the Edutainment Are your students experiencing textbook burnout? Are 081 Maximize Your ACTFL Membership:
Generation communicative activities falling a bit flat? Enliven your Website Walkthrough
instruction by turning quizzes into quests and exams into
Music is a powerful instrument for vocabulary acqui- Join ACTFL staff as we walk you through our newly
explorations. Help your students become more proficient
sition, grammar instruction, and cultural investigation. updated website. Well show you how to log in, edit
through innovative instruction and assessment.
With todays ease of access, students can feel the your profile, and access your online benefits. Get the
Presenter(s): Sandra Dieckman, Denton High School; most out of your membership through the website!
beat in and out of class. This session focuses on using
Kristen Oviatt, Grapevine High School
target language songs to hook todays learners on the Presenter(s): Genevieve Borello, ACTFL
Sponsor: AATG
5Cs. Presenters will share original activities from their
Audience Level: Grades 6-12
classrooms. 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Language of Presentation: German
Presenter(s): Lori McCool, Laurin Baker, and Sheila Applicable Language: German Acoustic, Omni Nashville
Lee, Landrum High School
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 082 AAUSC Asian/Arabic/Slavic
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Language of Presentation: English Languages Sector Meeting
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Room 213, Music City Center
079 Hacking the Communicative Modes 11:30 a.m.11:45 a.m.
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11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. in a Blended Classroom ACTFL Central, Exhibit Halls BD,
Room 210, Music City Center Music City Center
How do you use all three communicative modes in
076 Diversity, Decoloniolization, and an online writing assignment? You know what works 083 Maximize Your ACTFL Membership:
Small Undergraduate German in your classroom, but is it possible to apply similar
pedagogy online? How can writing assignments impact Community Showcase
Programs oral proficiency? Discover theories, tools, and examples Have you collaborated on the Community yet? Join
This session outlines diversification/decolonialization that can transform your writing curriculum and boost us as we show you how! From how to update your
efforts for small undergraduate German programs which student communicative competencies. profile, post a message, or volunteer, learn how to take
have successfully recruited and retained students tra- Presenter(s): Jennifer Quinlan, Brigham Young advantage of everything the Community has to offer.
ditionally not attracted to German Studies. Participants University; Robert Casas Roig and Yevgenya Presenter(s): Genevieve Borello, ACTFL
will learn how to develop strategic plans to create Strakovsky, Stanford University; Gina Wrobel, Ohio
access points to German Studies for underrepresented State University
students. Sponsor: AATG ACTFL CAREER CAF
Presenter(s): Ervin Malakaj, Sam Houston State Audience Level: Higher Education
University; Regine Criser, UNC Asheville; Emina Language of Presentation: English 11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m.
Musanovic, Linfield College Applicable Language: German Career Caf, Exhibit Halls BD,
Sponsor: AATG
Music City Center
Audience Level: Higher Education 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Language of Presentation: English Room 214, Music City Center 084 Crafting an Attention-Getting
Applicable Language: German Resume/CV for K-12 Teachers
080 German Cinema and Graphic
Your resume or CV is the first impression you
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Novels in the Classroom
make. Come examine models for a range of
Room 211, Music City Center Having Fun with German Film: Overcoming the positions and receive some feedback on your
077 Connecting Classrooms and Study Challenges of Dialects own draft.
Abroad This presentation focuses on the challenges for Presenter(s): Greta Lundgaard, Independent
instructors when introducing authentic listening and Consultant
Study abroad is an important part of many high school video comprehension activities based on German-speak-
and collegiate German programs, often motivating ing contemporary films in beginning language courses.
learners to continue their language studies. The Various learner-centered techniques and strategies will
presentations in this session explore ways in which be introduced and experiential learning reports from
study abroad and the curriculum at the home institution learners will be shared.
can become a unified program through pre-, during-, and
Presenter(s): Claudia Becker, North Carolina Central
post-intervention strategies.
University
Presenter(s): Kristin Lange, Elon University;
German Culture and the Graphic Novel:
Teresa Bell, Brigham Young University; Martina
Pedagogical Approaches
Lindseth, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Kacy
Peckenpaugh, Weber State University This presentation explores how instructors can
Sponsor: AATG successfully implement graphic novels and related
Audience Level: Higher Education student-generated anime projects into the classroom
Language of Presentation: English to differentiate instruction and assessment, improve
Applicable Language: German students critical and higher-order thinking skills, and
develop literacy.
Presenter(s): Gregory Wolf, N Central College
Sponsor: AATG

11:45 a.m.12:15 p.m.

ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m. ACTFL Central, Exhibit Halls BD,
Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls BD, Music City Center
11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m. Music City Center
Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls BD,
086 Maximize Your ACTFL Membership:
E08 New, Innovative, Video-Based
Music City Center Special Interest Groups Open House
Complete/Supplemental
085 Hosting ACTFL Proficiency and Did you know your membership includes enrollment in
Spanish Curriculum at least one Special Interest Group (SIG)? Meet with
Performance Workshops at (Pre-KGrade 8) some of the SIG officers who will be on hand to answer
Your School A lively, eight-level sit-com series featuring
questions about their groups. Interested in being more
involved or even becoming an officer? Well show you
Learn how to schedule and host your OPI, Modi- kids using Spanish in everyday situations.
how.
fied OPI (MOPI), AAPPL or other assessment-fo- Students of all ages enjoy the videos, learn
cused workshops such as the Writing Guidelines quickly and retain what they learn. Listening/ Presenter(s): Genevieve Borello, ACTFL
Familiarization. Understand the different options Reading/Culture quizzes; interactive workbooks;
along with pricing and scheduling information. teacher gradebooks and student scorecards; 12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Speak directly with a member of our Workshops detailed, custimixable lesson plans and hands-on Board Room A, Music City Center
and Certification team to help you identify the activities; fully customizable, with video-only and
right workshop to meet your institutional needs. video-plus-quizzes, and more. 087 ACTFL Foreign Language Annals
Presenter(s): Ann Alyand Rula Malky, ACTFL Sponsor: Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids Editorial Board Meeting
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Presenter(s): Kit Strauss, Foreign Languages for

Kids by Kids 12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 8 Cumberland 4, Omni Nashville
11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m. Language of Presentation: English
Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls BD, Applicable Language: Spanish 088 CSCTFL Board of Directors Fall
Music City Center Meeting
E06 Innovative Online Mandarin
11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m. 12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Curriculum from Sinolingua
Davidson Ballroom Salon C3, Music City Center
This workshop will lead participants involved Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls BD,
in online Mandarin teaching and learning. It Music City Center 089 AATG Business Meeting
includes interactive curriculum materials, web- E09 Vivons la langue Franaise! All AATG members are invited to attend the business
based classroom management, online assignment meeting. Come learn whats new at AATG!
and examination, authentic audio-visual Language is not translated word-for-word, but
resources etc. Target audience includes all K-12 rather as a living experience. This workshop will
Mandarin educators. All the participants will get show how to communicate in real situations, 12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.
a one-month trial access code. allowing students to become actors in Legends Ballroom E & F, Omni Nashville
their own learning, helping them learn French
Sponsor: World of Reading, Ltd.
naturally.
090 National Council of Associations
Presenter(s): Yang Zhang, Sinolingua of Chinese Language Schools
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Sponsor: CLE International
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Patricia Trinquet, CLE International (NCACLS) Luncheon
Applicable Language: Chinese Audience Level: Higher Education By invitation only.
Language of Presentation: French
Applicable Language: French
12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m. Music Row 5, Omni Nashville
Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls BD, 091 Leadership Initiative for Language
11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m.
Music City Center Learning (LILL) Meeting
E07 The Idea Lesson Plan Ten Music City Center Meeting of the participants in the Leadership Initiative
Steps to Total Fluency E10 Spanish Language and Culture for Language Learning (LILL) summer institutes (2015,
2016, 2017); leadership strategies and experiences from
In this session, John Conner, Spanish teacher in the FLES Classroom the original and new cohorts of Emerging Leaders will
at Groton School and author of the acclaimed
In this session, participants will learn how be shared.
Breaking the Barrier series, leads participants
through 10 activities guaranteed to make bring Spanish to life through image, song and
classes more productive and exciting. The ideas virtual travel experiences. In addition, they will
presented here can be used in your classroom the participate in activities using authentic literature
very next day. and digital resources that will enable them to
bring the richness of Spanish language and
Sponsor: Breaking the Barrier, Inc.
cultures to their students.
Presenter(s): John Conner, Groton School
Audience Level: All Sponsor: Santillana USA Publishing
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Barbara Jones, Santillana USA
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Publishing
Audience Level: All
Applicable Language: Spanish

ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 12:30 p.m.1:20 p.m. 12:30 p.m.1:20 p.m.

Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls BD, Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls BD,
12:30 p.m.1:00 p.m. Music City Center Music City Center
Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls BD, E12 LaunchPad E14 How to Assure a Standards-
Music City Center
A competitive event featuring entrepreneurs who Based Communicative
092 Opportunities to Serve as an have created technology products to fill a need in Classroom
ACTFL Tester or Rater world language education. Be a part of the early
dialogs with entrepreneurs who are developing Is your class communicative? Are your students
ACTFL testers and raters can serve as a valuable innovations for world language learners and using efficient tools to reach their learning
resource to their schools and to the language educators. This years finalists include Apps goals and proficiency levels? How can you
profession. Interested in working as a consultant with Card Games!, Class2Class, Extempore, be assured that your students are receiving a
within ACTFLs Testing Program but not sure Openwords, and TerraTalk. standards-based education? Are they receiving a
where to begin? Come learn more about the many comparable learning experience across sections/
benefits of AAPPL, MOPI, OPIc and OPI tester/ Sponsor: Language Flagship Technology
classes? Join us to get answers to these
rater certification. Innovation Center
questions that educators ask themselves all the
Audience Level: All
Presenter(s): Yesenia Olivaresand Julia Ruane, time!
ACTFL Applicable Language: Non-language specific Sponsor: McGraw Hill Education
Presenter(s): Maria Jose Cabrera Puche, West
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Chester University of Pennsylvania

Audience Level: All
ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE 12:30 p.m.1:20 p.m. Language of Presentation: English
MINI-BYTE Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls BD, Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Music City Center
12:30 p.m.1:00 p.m.
E13 Implementing Testing that
Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls BD, 12:30 p.m.1:20 p.m.
Music City Center Supports Learning to Read
Latin
093 ESCAPE Empowering Music City Center
Assessment is an important factor in student
Students Through E15 The National Foreign
achievement. This presentation explores types of
Collaboration and Personal assessments that reinforce the reading method Language Center (NFLC)
Engagement of the Cambridge Latin Course and includes the Resource Portal
digital platform, Elevate. Discussion will include
Escape rooms are popping up all over the country The National Foreign Language Center has pro-
the alignment of testing and learning, length and
and students love a challengeand the element of duced thousands of language learning resources
types of assessment, higher level questioning,
surprise. Come discover how physical and virtual in over 90 languages. This session will illustrate
and differentiation.
ESCAPErooms can add competition, critical the nature and variety of these materials that are
thinking skills, purposeful use of the language, Sponsor: Cambridge University Press
publicly available via NFLCs e-learning portal,
and even intrigue to your classroom. Presenter(s): Virginia Blasi, Cambridge
and show how they can be used by foreign
University, Martha Altieri, Cambridge
Presenter(s): Carmen Scoggins, Watauga High language learners and instructors.
University, Donna Gerard, Texas Classical
School Sponsor: National Foreign Language Center and
Association
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 STARTALK
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Bryan Anderson, National Foreign
Applicable Language: Latin Language Center, Taimur Khan, National
12:30 p.m.1:20 p.m. Foreign Language Center
Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls BD, Audience Level: All
Music City Center Language of Presentation: English
E11 Experience Spanish with
Cultural Connections!
This session introduces new resources in Spanish
literacy. Go beyond the traditional school Spanish
class experience with authentic materials
that bring the world into the classroom. Using
materials developed by National Geographic
Learning, participants will examine how to inte- Feeling Creative? Exercise Your Right Brain and
grate the teaching of culture into their language
classrooms. Resources Provided.
Have Some Fun!
Sponsor: National Geographic Learning Express your creativity on the Adult Coloring Panels located in the Exhibit
Presenter(s): Antoinette Gadson, National
Hall Lobby on Level 3 of the Music City Center. In the midst of this intensive
Geographic Learning/Cengage
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 learning and sharing experience, take a moment to let the right side of your
Language of Presentation: English brain engage and create something beautiful.

12:30 p.m.2:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Gibson Boardroom, Omni Nashville Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville
094 AAUSC Executive Committee 098 ACTFL Paper Presentations: 099 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Second
Business Meeting Innovative Use of Technology I Language Acquisition Research
Using a Blog in a Spanish Class: A Study of Effects of an Initial Silent Period on Beginning
1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m. Language-learning Strategies Learners Oral Production
Acoustic, Omni Nashville The presentation describes a study of language learning This presentation will discuss an empirical study of the
095 AAUSC German Sector Meeting strategies used by students enrolled in an interme- effects of an initial silent period on the oral production
diate-level Spanish course when posting entries to a of beginning-level learners in a Chinese study abroad
blog. The findings of the study highlight the importance program. It presents ideas for using comprehension-led
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m. of sound activity design and the inclusion of strategy learning activities during a silent period and for
Cumberland 3, Omni Nashville instruction when adopting blogging as a teaching tool. designing an initial speaking activity to activate recently
096 ACTFL/CAEP Program Review and Presenter(s): Maria Charle, Lincoln University acquired language.
Digital Literacy Squared: Peer Mentoring for Presenter(s): Yu Miao, Taylor University; Crista
Update
Foreign Language E-portfolios Cornelius, Ohio State University
Participants will view model reports and sample
This paper describes the e-portfolio peer-mentoring The Impact of Early Foreign Language Learning
assessments, hear the story of one universitys path
model at the University of Virginia in foreign language on Middle School Proficiency
to national recognition, and receive the most recent
classrooms. The study demonstrates how students with What impact does a minimal exposure foreign language
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updates from CAEP.
previous e-portfolio experience are trained in technology program in elementary school have on students lan-
Presenter(s): Lara Ducate, University of South
platforms and provide assistance to students in current guage proficiency after six vs. eight years of language
Carolina; Teresa Bell, Brigham Young University
classrooms, increasing digital literacy and learner instruction in middle school? This paper provides
autonomy. insights into the effects of individual differences and
Presenter(s): Joanne Britland, University of Virginia the development of language proficiency of 5,130 EFL
ACTFL LangEd HACKATHON
students in Germany.
Increasing Reading Engagement: Visual Novel
Games for Novice Learners Presenter(s): Nils Jaekel, University of Tennessee;
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Markus Ritter, Ruhr-University Bochum
Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls BD, The unique characteristics of visual novel (VN) games
provide a natural way to engage novice learners, while Increasing Learner Productivity: Strategies In and
Music City Center
also introducing more advanced techniques not normally Outside the Classroom
097 An IPA is Just What the Doctor afforded by text-only reading materials. Specific The presenter will discuss the results of Roediger and
Ordered! strategies for incorporating VN will be presented along McDaniels study, Applying Cognitive Psychology to
with pilot survey results at the University of Michigan. Enhance Educational Practice and the relationship to
Participants will learn how, when, and why
Presenter(s): Yuta Moriand Jingran Wang, University the field of second language acquisition. The emphasis
to have students work in a natural and logical
of Michigan will be on cognitive and metacognitive learning
sequence of all three communication modes to
strategies with a focus on the process of retrieval to
achieve instructional and motivational goals.
improve memory and learning.
They will learn both the IPA content and impact
through quick and powerful inductive and deduc- Presenter(s): Heather West, Samford University
tive experiences. Participants will then use that
information, provided resources, and suggested 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.
resource sites to create a sequence of ready- Davidson Ballroom Salon A1, Music City Center
to-use IPAs for their specific language(s) and
level(s). Focus will be on creating short, frequent 100 Can You Escape? Breakout Lessons
IPAs used primarily for formative assessment. to Engage Diverse World Language
However, participants will also sketch out a more Students
complex IPA for a summative assessment. Bring
your own device! Based on the rise of popular escape rooms, breakout
lessons combine world language content with fun
Presenter(s): Norah Jones, Fluency Professional
puzzles and codes to assess each student in content
Development
knowledge, critical thinking, and problem solving, while
also developing peer collaboration and leadership.
Teachers holistically engage students in language and
communication to learn and have fun!
Presenter(s): Nicholas King, Farragut High School

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Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3, Davidson Ballroom Salon C2, Music City Center Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville
Music City Center 104 Blogs for Buy-in: Choice, 107 Five Courses & Two Buildings:
101 Instructional Approaches for Moving Homework, and Real-world Input Schoology as a Tool for Effective
Beyond Advanced Low Blogs are a place to store important ideas about Teaching
In this interactive session, the presenters will engage vocabulary, culture, group work where language and Teaching several levels, split level class periods,
participants in constructing knowledge about instruc- learning belong to the students. Bring your device and traveling between rooms and buildings? Strategies for
tional approaches, such as scenario-based learning, discover how to use digital publishing and curation to the effective use of the Schoology Learning Manage-
learner design and delivery of content, hybrid flipped scaffold and evaluate different types of blogging tasks ment System and other free online resources to create
classroom design, and more, at both the presenters and to motivate students and scaffold lifelong language engaging, challenging coursework while easing the
the participants learning institutions, for moving beyond learning. instructor logistical workload will be presented. Laptops
Advanced Low. Presenter(s): Paul Jennemann, Shelby County Schools; recommended.
Presenter(s): Christine Campbell and Deanna Tovar, Laura Sexton, Gaston Early College High School Presenter(s): Rebecca Allen, Dublin Jerome High
Defense Language Institute Audience Level: Grades 6-12 School
Audience Level: Higher Education Language of Presentation: English Sponsor: AATJ
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Grades 6-12
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. Applicable Language: Japanese
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1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville

Davidson Ballroom Salon B, Music City Center 105 Study Abroad,Exchanges, 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.
102 Brownies with Spinach: Sneaking Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville
International InternshipsBeyond
Grammar in a Communicative AATJ Research Paper Session II
the Italian Class
Lesson In this session, the presenters will demonstrate how 108 Evaluation of the Learning of Less
Accuracy is important but how does it fit with commu- Career Pathway opportunities, International Internships, Engaged Students in Language
nication? Many teachers are unsure of what to do with and exchange programs are being used in their Italian
Classrooms
grammar instruction as they move toward proficiency. programs in both high school and on the university level.
Rethink what is needed based on proficiency guidelines, Presenter(s): Cinzia Noble, Brigham Young University; Grounded in the concept of community of practice
see lessons that teach it in context, and learn to Linda Scolaro, Prospect High School (Wenger, 1998), this paper examines how students
improve accuracy with feedback. Give the benefit of Sponsor: AATI negotiate their peripheral participation and identity
grammar without the bad taste. Audience Level: All in interactive, activity-based Japanese classes. This
Language of Presentation: English qualitative study shows their challenges in developing
Presenter(s): Megan Smithand Kara Parker, Creative
Applicable Language: Italian interpersonal relationships as the source of motivation
Language Class
for active participation.
Language of Presentation: English 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. Presenter(s): Takuya Kojima, University of New South
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Wales
The Dynamic Nature of the Motivation of
106 Italian Paper Presentations on College Students Learning Japanese
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Davidson Ballroom Salon C1, Music City Center Educator Effectiveness Does motivation change over time? This presentation
Exploring Italys Modern Sociopolitical Evolution will explore college students motivation for learning
103 Question Formulating Technique: Japanese based on data from a questionnaire that
Through Film
Intrinsic Motivation and Curiosity was administered at two different institutions in two
La Dolce Vita and The Great Beauty juxtapose the noble
in L2 different time frames. The results will inform the
history and grandeur of Romes past and the material-
dynamic nature of motivation.
The Question Formulating Technique (QFT) is a process istic pleasures and decadence of modern society. This
paper presentation will focus on the similarities as well Presenter(s): Kiyomi Chinen, California State Univ.
by which one teaches students to ask their own ques-
as the diversity of modern Rome, and how to use film as Long Beach; Shingo Satsutani, College of DuPage
tions in the target language. L2 students from novice
to the advanced levels of study create meaning around a medium for teaching. Lets Eat Out at a Restaurant! Creating
and demonstrate curiosity about a text. Participants will Presenter(s): Matilde Fava, Farmingdale University Authentic Situational Learning
be led through the QFT experience in an interactive and Sponsor: AATI What if students knew that at the end of the Food Unit,
engaging session. Audience Level: Higher Education they would dine at a restaurant and order food and
Presenter(s): Sheila-Zohara Zamor, Cate School Language of Presentation: English make payments on their own, using only Japanese?
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Applicable Language: Italian How would this affect the students motivation and
Language of Presentation: English performance in their study of Japanese? Two case
Applicable Language: Non-language specific studies from a Japanese FLES (Foreign Language in
Elementary School) program are examined.
Presenter(s): Denise Ebisuzakiand Junko Tanaka,
Clarendon Elementary School
Sponsor: AATJ
Applicable Language: Japanese

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Music Row 1, Omni Nashville Music Row 4, Omni Nashville Room 101C, Music City Center
109 Benefits of Using TV Commercials in 112 ACTFL Modern Greek SIG Business 115 The Art of Storytelling: Integrate
the Arabic Classroom Meeting and Presentation Language, Culture, and Technology
This session shows ways in which TV commercials At the ACTFL Modern Greek SIG business meeting, Storytelling allows students to explore culture and
can be used in the Arabic classroom. It will provide participants will be updated on activities and events language, make connections to their lives and communi-
strategies that can be employed to enhance students regarding the SIG. Discussion topics will include ties, and enhance imagination and higher level thinking
listening comprehension skills, emphasize the diversity ongoing member newsletters, webinars, increasing skills. This session discusses the art of storytelling and
of Arab cultures and dialects, and improve language membership and participation, the need to address effective storytelling techniques in language teaching.
acquisition and critical thinking skills, all while having challenges in the field, initiatives to further collabo- Innovative technology and many resources and stories
fun! ration, and networking among PK-16 Greek language will be shared.
Presenter(s): Louissa Taha Abdelghany, Salem State educators. Presenter(s): Robin Harveyand Lixing Tang, New York
University Sponsor: Modern Greek SIG University
Audience Level: All Sponsor: CLASS
Language of Presentation: English 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12
Applicable Language: Arabic Room 101A, Music City Center Language of Presentation: English
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. 113 So You Want to Implement
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Music Row 2, Omni Nashville Interpersonal Speaking? 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Interpersonal speaking presents many challenges to Room 101D, Music City Center
110 Engage African-American Students
instruction and assessment. Join this session and learn 116 Papers on Differentiation in Chinese
Through Culturally Responsive to anticipate, identify and address those challenges.
Lessons Participants will work through authentic challenge
Language Teaching
This interactive session provides strategies to reach scenarios and engage in a practice assessment drawn Teaching AP Chinese in a Mixed-ability
all learners through culturally responsive pedagogy. from over two decades of performance assessment Classroom
The presenter will incorporate dynamic Afro-Latino and implementation. Currently, more and more studentsboth native
Afro-Francophone lessons for secondary and college Presenter(s): Derrell Smithand Beatrix Preusse-Burr, and non-native speakersare taking AP Chinese,
levels. Connections will be made to African-American Fairfax County Public Schools and both types of students are often placed in the
culture. This session also provides strategies for Sponsor: Teacher Development SIG same course. This paper describes the challenges of
incorporating social justice. Audience Level: All teaching a mixed-ability AP Chinese class and outlines
Presenter(s): Krishauna Hines-Gaither, Salem College Language of Presentation: English strategies and methods that teachers can use to create
Sponsor: African-American Students SIG Applicable Language: Non-language specific a productive classroom.
Audience Level: Higher Education Presenter(s): Dan Song, American University
Language of Presentation: English 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. Preparatory School
Applicable Language: Spanish Room 101B, Music City Center CFL Teacher Cognition of Classroom
114 Integrating Language, Content, and Management in U.S. K-8 Schools
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. The study empirically explores Chinese as a Foreign
Culture in Content-based Instruction
Music Row 3, Omni Nashville Language (CFL) teachers cognition and practices
Many Content-based Instruction (CBI) teachers often about classroom management in U.S. K-8 settings,
111 Spanish Stereotypes: A Different wonder how and when they can integrate culture and discusses how cultural, situational and contextual
Visin within their instruction because their focus is primarily factors have shaped their behaviors and beliefs. The
In this session we will work with stereotypes of Spain on language proficiency and academic content. In this study also explores more efficient practices in CFL
that are different than the ones that we are familiar session, participants discuss, analyze, and partake teacher development.
with, attempting to determine whether the known in CBI lessons that integrate instruction of language,
Presenter(s): Ziyi Geng, Georgia State University
stereotypes are real or if something has changed. Ideas academic content, and culture.
Meaningful Learning in a Multi-level Chinese
to share in your classes will be presented. Presenter(s): Heather Hendry Annegan, University of
Class by Storytelling
Presenter(s): Alberto Garca Salinero, Embassy of Pittsburgh
Sponsor: Language Learning for Children SIG Teaching Chinese in a multi-level class is common at
Spain, Education Office International schools. Is there a way to teach different
Audience Level: All Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8
Language of Presentation: English levels together efficiently? Because children always
Language of Presentation: Spanish enjoy storytelling and there are plenty of authentic lan-
Applicable Language: Spanish Applicable Language: Non-language specific
guage formats, many including easy words and complex
structures, stories may be a way to help students learn
through meaningful content.
Presenter(s): Shengjie Lu, British School of Beijing
Participate in ACTFL UnCon Sponsor: CLASS
ACTFL UnCon is an innovative format for professional learning completely Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12
driven by participants, much like an EdCamp format. ACTFL UnCon will
be led by Noah Geisel on Friday, November 17, 4:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
and Bobby Hobgood on Saturday, November 18, 3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.,
located in the Confer-sation Corner in Exhibit Halls BD of the Music City
Center.

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Room 101E, Music City Center Room 103A, Music City Center Room 104A, Music City Center
117 Ditching the Textbook: Teaching and 120 Can First Level Learners Write a 123 How to TPRS with Picture Books at
Planning for Creative Instruction Story Book in Chinese? How, What, the Elementary Level
This session will showcase ways to design an engaging and Why? The presenter will demonstrate how to select and
K-8 Chinese curriculum that uses a diverse collection This panel presentation provides an analysis of 200 adapt picture books to create TPRS-based lessons using
of engaging, authentic and self-created materials to story books written in Chinese by college students various tools including: backward planning, storyboards,
support personalized learning for all types of language after one semester of learning. It shares how to design Readers Theater, and Movie talk. Lessons are based
learners. a writing project to evaluate students presentational on Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni, used in
Presenter(s): Candace McGuffeyand Rachel Avrick, skills with designing principles, what new learners can K, and The Three Robbers by Tomi Ungerer, used in
Chicago Public Schools do in writing, and why this benefits both learning and 2nd grade.
Sponsor: CLASS teaching. Presenter(s): Anne-Sophie Roure, Montclair Kimberley
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 8 Presenter(s): Ling Wangand Yao Tu, University of Academy
Language of Presentation: English Minnesota; Hai Liu, University of Wisconsin Madison Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8
Applicable Language: Chinese Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: Higher Education Applicable Language: French
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. Language of Presentation: English
Room 102A, Music City Center Applicable Language: Chinese 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.
FRIDAY

118 Evaluating French Pronunciation in
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. 124 Developing the Writing Proficiency
K-16
K-16 educators will learn how to implement valid,
of Spanish Heritage Learners
convenient, and innovative forms of both formative and
121 Teaching Chinese Heritage Learners: This session offers pedagogical strategies for teaching
summative assessment to evaluate their students pro- Strategies for Oral and Literacy writing to Spanish heritage learners (HLs), in both
nunciation of L2 French at different levels of instruction, Skills language and content courses. The strategies, framed
guided by goals of comprehensibility and intelligibility within critical pedagogy literacy theories, are developed
by native speakers of French, within a communicative This panel proposes strategies to elevate Chinese from research that examines the linguistic profile of 90
framework. heritage learners oral and literacy proficiency with Spanish HLs using the ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test.
more sophisticated lexicon and syntax, and formal
Presenter(s): Aurore Mroz, University of Illinois at Presenter(s): Alberta Gatti, CUNY Graduate Center;
register. A study of discourse analyses of 100 essays
Urbana-Champaign; Marion Duval, College of Teresa ONeill, Center for Integrated Language
and pedagogical applications of oral presentations to
Wooster Communities, The Graduate Center
enhance literacy skills, will be presented.
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Audience Level: Higher Education
Language of Presentation: French Presenter(s): Yufen Lee Mehta, Cornell University; Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: French Hsiu-Hsien Chan, Yale University; Min-Min Liang, Applicable Language: Spanish
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sponsor: CLTA
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Room 102B, Music City Center Language of Presentation: Chinese Room 104C, Music City Center
119 Making Connections: A Project- Applicable Language: Chinese 125 Promoting French Language by
Based Approach to French for the Supporting French Teachers
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Professions Learn about programs designed to support French
Room 103C, Music City Center
This session explores how to better connect language teachers: continuing education and professional devel-
study with students academic and career interests
122 Creative Methods of Using opment opportunities, short-term pedagogical grants
using a project-based approach in a French for the Authentic Materials for Advanced for training sessions in France, access to pedagogical
Professions class. Innovative group projects allow resources, assistance with French school partnerships,
Chinese Learners hosting French teaching interns, and support for French
students to develop language and cultural proficiency
through hands-on research in several fields including This session discusses some practical and creative language immersion programs.
public health, law, and business. approaches for using authentic materials for advanced Presenter(s): Karl Cogardand Heather Seeley,
Chinese learners. It explores the definition of authentic Embassy of France
Presenter(s): Nathalie Dieu-Porter, Vanderbilt
materials, the advantages and challenges of using them, Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12
University; Mary Beth Raycraft, Boston University
followed by three concrete examples from actual class Language of Presentation: French
demonstrations. Applicable Language: French
Applicable Language: French Presenter(s): Ji Hao, College of the Holy Cross;
Weibing Ye, University of Notre Dame; Yue Zhang,
Valparaiso University
Sponsor: CLTA

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Room 104D, Music City Center Room 106A, Music City Center Room 107AB, Music City Center
126 Digital Storytelling for Practicing 129 National Spanish Examinations: 132 Technology, Entertainment, Design
Pronunciation Standards-Based Online (TED) in Spanish to Activate
How can teachers help students focus on pronunci- Assessments Conversation
ation during their presentations? In this interactive This session will focus on the content and adminis- This session offers practical tips on using Technology,
session presenters will share insights from a tration of the AATSPs National Spanish Examinations Entertainment, Design (TED) talks in Spanish to foster
collaborative digital storytelling project. Participants (NSE). The presenter will discuss exam content, how student engagement and conversation in the target
will explore how to use the Adobe Spark Video app the NSE measures both performance and content stan- language. Useful ideas are provided for selecting talks
in highlighting and practicing prosodic features of dards, test administration procedures, how the exams and developing previewing, viewing, and post-viewing
pronunciation. can be used as formative and summative assessments, activities to inspire discussion, debate, and cross-cul-
Presenter(s): Mary Ritter and Abby Porter, New York and NSE contest scholarships and awards. tural understanding.
University Presenter(s): Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National Presenter(s): Luisa Piemontese, Southern
Audience Level: Higher Education Spanish Examinations Connecticut State University
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Audience Level: Higher Education
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: Spanish
Applicable Language: Spanish Applicable Language: Spanish
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Room 104E, Music City Center 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.
127 From Performance to Proficiency Room 106B, Music City Center Room 108, Music City Center
via Telecollaboration 130 Designing a Composition Course 133 Lead with NCSSFL: Implementing
Looking for effective strategies to enhance your in Collaboration with the Thyssen K-12 Proficiency Outcomes
students proficiency? A panel of four educators Museum Proficiency outcomes convey what students can do
will share experiences of engaging learners through with language as a result of K-12 programs. This
telecollaboration in several courses and settings, This session acquaints participants with the design
and implementation of an innovative Spanish Com- session provides an overview of policies, research,
with demonstrated results. Tools, strategies and and initiatives supporting this shift and its impact
findings will be presented, among them, a number of position course offered at California State University
San Bernardino. The result of lively collaboration on learners in different programs. Proficiency scales,
unexpected and positive outcomes for the learners. activities and resources for various stakeholders will
between CSUSB and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Presenter(s): Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco, Xavier be examined and discussed.
in Madrid, the course demonstrates a project-based,
University; Sandra Bazzani, Northern Kentucky Presenter(s): Ann Marie Gunter, North Carolina
interdisciplinary learning approach.
University; Cristina Ortiz, University of Wisconsin- Department of Public Instruction; Ryan Wertz, Ohio
Green Bay; Helga Winkler, Moorpark College Presenter(s): Maria Garcia Puente, California State
University; Angeles Rodriguez Cutillas, Thyssen- Department of Education
Audience Level: All Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12
Language of Presentation: English Bornemisza Museum
Audience Level: Higher Education Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Language of Presentation: Spanish
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Room 105AB, Music City Center Room 201A, Music City Center
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128 Virtual Reality in the World Room 106C, Music City Center 134 Designing a Successful Secondary
Language Classroom 131 Instructional Practices to Language Immersion Program
It is impossible to travel the world with your students. Support Integrated Performance Explore how a school district has expanded its K-5
Through Virtual Reality we can make many of these elementary immersion program to the 6-12 secondary
countries, museums, and cultural assets come to life. Assessments
level. The focus of the presentation will be on the
Using apps like Nearpod, Airpano, Google cardboard Many language educators have started to incorporate challenges and successes of secondary immersion
and institute, your students will be able to travel Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) into program implementation, testing, course offerings, and
virtually. Cospaces will allow students to learn how to their curriculum; now its time to shift instructional essential secondary program elements.
create their own environments. practices to support this move and improve student
Presenter(s): Steve Urbanski, Rebekah Aponte, Matt
Presenter(s): Trixi DeRosa-Davis, VirtualSC; performance! In this session, the presenter will
Rega, and Megan Trenda, Minnetonka High School
Stephanie Walters, White Knoll Middle School unpack examples of great IPA practice activities and
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 participants will get to create their own.
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Teresa Himmelsbach Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Grades 6-12

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135 Using Integrated Performance 138 Teach for Global Competence in 141 Teachers Crossing Borders: The
Assessments: A Tale of Two Teachers World Language Classes Impact of International Exchange
Learn how two veteran teachers transformed their Globalization is a reality now. World language Join a panel of ACTFL members who traveled on an
practice and improved their students proficiency with classes prepare students to become global citizens. ACTFL international professional learning program:
Integrated Performance Assessments. Participants will The presenter will identify key components of global Teachers Crossing Borders. Discuss how experiencing
be given activities that can be used immediately in their competence and share instructional strategies, a culture first-hand, interacting with locals and being
classrooms to get their students speaking. activities, and tech tools that World Language educators immersed in the local language help to deepen
Presenter(s): Andrea Ford, Westview High School; can customize to enhance their students global language proficiency and inspire lifelong learning.
Carolyn Swaney, University of Nebraska, Kearney; competence. Presenter(s): George Stewart, EF
Chris Jochum, Fort Hays State University Presenter(s): June Chen, Go Global NC, University of Audience Level: All
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 North Carolina Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Applicable Language: Non-language specific 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.
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142 Sparking Curiosity About Culture:
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136 The Relevance of Explicit Motivating Communication
Instruction for Successful Language 139 International Students L3
Presenters apply the research on curiosity to the
Development Development in the L2 Classroom planning of lessons and units. Sparking learners
This session argues for the relevance of high quality This presentation reports the findings of a study of curiosity is a powerful strategy to sustain interest and
meaning-based explicit instruction to maximize lan- international students learning German as an additional perseverance in learning a world language. Units based
guage development. Examples of effective pedagogical language (L3) in U.S. university classrooms. The data on exploring others ways of living in the world links
explanations and linked practice activities will be analyzed include classroom performance, interviews, curiosity to building learners communication skills and
presented. Participants will explore ways of formulating and reflective journals as part of a longitudinal multicultural understandings.
explanations and designing practice activities for the ple-case study of motivations, attitudes and language Presenter(s): Donna Clementi, Lawrence University;
languages they teach. competence. Laura Terrill, Independent Consultant
Presenter(s): James Lantolf and Kevin McManus, Penn Presenter(s): Hiram Maxim, Emory University; Glenn Audience Level: Grades 6-12
State University Levine, University of California, Irvine Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Higher Education Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.
143 ASL Here and Now: Bringing
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. Room 203B, Music City Center
Creative Minds Together
Room 202B, Music City Center 140 Reinventing the Role of Grammar
Lesson planning is one of the most importantand
137 Full STEAM Ahead Connecting Instruction in Immersive Scenarios challengingaspects of the teachers job, especially for
Culture and Content in the WL Providing authentic language input that is com- ASL singletons who might face hurdles in collaborating
Classroom prehensible to the learners is one of the greatest with colleagues. Come dialogue with other creative
challenges in designing language immersion scenarios. minds to discuss strategies for facilitating virtual
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and This presentation shows ways to manage language collaboration and lesson planning with other ASL and
Math) is gaining popularity in the U.S. Learn how to complexity by structuring immersive lessons through World Language colleagues.
integrate STEAM, culture, and communicative language targeted, strategic, formal instruction. Presenter(s): Claudia Barthuly, Comal ISD; Jennifer
into your World Language classroom seamlessly to
Presenter(s): Kathrin Kaiser, CASLS Aranda, Johnson High School-NEISD
enhance the learners experience and boost your
Audience Level: All Audience Level: Grades 6-12
programs value.
Presenter(s): Jennifer Kennedy, Southern Elementary Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Other
Dont Miss the New LangEd Hackathon Sessions

New at this years convention is the LangEd Hackathon, offering practical,
hands-on sessions that will focus on current trends and best practices which
can help you explore solutions for effective language learning. An expert
from the field will provide a brief overview of a topic and attendees will
have ample time to apply, create, and design a solution that will help their
learners.

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Room 206B, Music City Center Room 207C, Music City Center Room 208B, Music City Center
144 Bellum Civile: Gaming Caesars 147 Language Advocacy for Local 150 Leading for Proficiency: The
Civil War Impact Challenges of Change
Students read about Julius Caesar and company, How could recent state legislative trends affect your When a program feels successful and everyone
learn about the political climate at the time, and language department in 2018? How do you build is comfortable, why would one risk changing the
try to help historical characters accomplish their strong relationships to defend and expand language approach to teaching and learning? What challenges
goalsno matter who they have to crush on the learning in your state? With many language programs arise in the move to proficiency? What do depart-
way! Participants will play the game and leave with in jeopardy across the country, it is more critical mental leaders do to foster growth and address the
materials for the game, as well as a standards-based than ever that language teachers and supervisors challenges of change? Come learn about the change to
rubric for the game. know how to advocate effectively. Join experienced teaching for proficiency in one district.
Presenter(s): Rachel Ash, Parkview High School organizers and policy experts for an interactive Presenter(s): Todd Bowen, Steven Lander, and Tapan
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 workshop that addresses how the panelists have Patel, Niles Township High School District 219
Language of Presentation: English mobilized local coalitions to roll out micro-targeted Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Applicable Language: Latin advocacy campaigns, engage their representatives, Language of Presentation: English
and sponsor activities to promote language education Applicable Language: Non-language specific
in their local communities.
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Room 207A, Music City Center Presenter(s): Trey Calvin, ACTFL; Jill Allen Murray 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.
FRIDAY
and Matt Schlesinger, The Sheridan Group Room 209A, Music City Center
145 Building Proficiency Through
Targeted Student Learning 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. 151 Game-based Learning as a
Objectives Room 207D, Music City Center Transformative Experience:
Participants will learn how designing purposeful 148 Technology for Language Learning: Reacting to the Past
Student Learning Objectives with intentional action Internet Resources, Wiki, and In this session, participants will experience a Reacting
plans help teachers provide opportunities for students to the Past (RTTP) game firsthand to get a glimpse
for performance-based evidence that leads toward
Smartphones of its transformative potential for language learning.
proficiency. SLOs which identify proficiency-oriented This session presents examples of effective uses of Presenters will then provide an overview of RTTP
learning targets, student evidence, and data on technology: 1) how to use information, images, and and current research. The discussion will focus on
student growth will be shared. video without running afoul of copyright laws; 2) a practical ways to implement role-playing games in the
Presenter(s): Rita Oleksak, Glastonbury Public Wiki to store and share tailored information, and FL classroom.
Schools promote an interactive platform; and 3) a smartphone Presenter(s): Janel Pettes-Guikema, Anne Caillaud,
Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 program to provide comprehensible input and promote and David Eick, Grand Valley State University
Language of Presentation: English negotiated interaction. Audience Level: Higher Education
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Presenter(s): Cyndy Ning, University of Hawaii; Language of Presentation: English
Joanne Shang, Hong Kong International Applicable Language: Non-language specific
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. School; Yunyun Zha, Zhonghe Century Culture
Room 207B, Music City Center Communication 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Room 209B, Music City Center
146 Mission Impossible? Converting Language of Presentation: English
Proficiency Levels into Can Do Applicable Language: Non-language specific 152 How to Develop Your Inner Voice
Statements in the Target Language
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. This session explores the intersection of second
Our research shows that students self-ratings Room 208A, Music City Center
on Can Do Statements are not aligned with their language acquisition and intrapersonal communica-
proficiency test results. An analysis of the data and 149 What Will Happen Next? Inquiry tion. It posits that, by focusing on the development of
an examination of the ACTFL Guidelines compared to inner voice in L2, creating lessons which encourage
and Early Language Classroom mindfulness, and developing awareness of their
the Can Do Statements reveal reasons for this lack of
alignment and suggests a way to better align Can Do Providing learning materials that are contextualized, interior monologue, students will have reduced anxiety
Statements with proficiency outcomes. culturally authentic, and meaningful to students and increased interpersonal communication.
ignites a powerful curiosity that propels learning. Presenter(s): Holly Woodson, Isabelle Rio, and
Presenter(s): Ray Clifford, BYU; Troy Cox, Brigham A recurring challenge is that novice learners find it
Young University; Pardee Lowe; Fernando Rubio, Peinda Waddell, University Prep
difficult to inquire in the target language. This session Audience Level: All
University of Utah will guide educators to help students acquire second
Audience Level: All Language of Presentation: English
language through inquiry. Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Presenter(s): Nathan Lutz, Kent Place School;
Amanda Seewald, MARACAS Spanish Programs

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Room 209C, Music City Center Room 212, Music City Center 1:30 p.m.2:20 p.m.
153 Think Outside the Book! 156 Successful Teaching Strategies for Music City Center
Frustrated with your textbook? Not sure how to use the Multiple Choice Part of the AP
E16 U.S. Department of States
it with current standards and methodologies? This Exam
session describes using a text as a framework for Worldwide English Language
creating thematic units with essential questions, This session will demonstrate how to effectively pre-
Programs
Can-Do Statements, authentic resources, and Integrated pare students for the multiple choice section common
Performance Assessments. Presenters will share sample to the AP German, French, and Spanish Language and Learn how the Office of English Language
units, activities, and assessments. Culture Exams. Participants will learn how to find useful Programs at the U.S. Department of State works
authentic resources and write effective multiple-choice globally to sustain partnerships with English
Presenter(s): Leah Henson, Miami University; Jill language professionals, encourage membership
questions.
Gomez, Miami University Hamilton in mutually supportive global networks, promote
Audience Level: All Presenter(s): Jonas Strecker, South Forsyth High
School; Kurstin Bush, Hume Fogg Academic Magnet professional development, enhance English
Language of Presentation: English teaching and learning, and positively influence
Applicable Language: Non-language specific High School
Sponsor: AATG students lives.
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Sponsor: The U.S. Department of State English
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. Language Programs
Room 210, Music City Center Applicable Language: German Presenter(s): Jennifer Hodgson, The U.S.
FRIDAY
154 Teaching the Syrian Solidarity Crisis Department of State English Language
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. Programs
Examples of pedagogical strategies to engage students Audience Level: Administration, Higher
in intercultural learning about people from Syria arriving Room 213, Music City Center
Education
in Europe will be provided. Instructional techniques, 157 From High School to College: Language of Presentation: English
community-engaged learning, content-based instruction, Applicable Language: Non-language specific
and the use of online resources to promote the Planning an Immersion or Career
understanding of migration, social justice, and to build Day on Campus
intercultural knowledge and competence in L2 will be This session draws on two successful AATG chapter
discussed. project grants to set up and run high school and college 1:30 p.m.2:20 p.m.
Presenter(s): Erika Berroth, Southwestern University; student immersion and career days for students of Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls BD,
Mohamed Esa, McDaniel College; Karolina May-Chu, German. Presenters will cover planning for language Music City Center
University of Wisconsin; Wendy Westphal, Marian success, practical organization, motivation for continu-
University ing to study German, and integrating 21st century world E18 Help Students Find their French
Sponsor: AATG readiness skills. Inner Voice!
Audience Level: Higher Education Presenter(s): Susan Hojnacki, Aquinas College/ Our inner voice is our most personal voice, the
Language of Presentation: English Michigan State University; Amanda Sheffer, Catholic sum of our thoughts, beliefs, and values, which
Applicable Language: German University of America shape our identity. How do students find their
Sponsor: AATG voice when learning the language of others? How
1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. Audience Level: All do we help them create a relevant relationship
Room 211, Music City Center Language of Presentation: English with the French language and cultures that
Applicable Language: German shapes their cultural identity? EMCs Tes
155 Authentic Film with Beginning
branch? 2nd edition provides you with tools
Learners: Theory Meets Practice 1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. to create a learner-centered classroom where
Are beginning learners ready for German film? In Room 214, Music City Center students can reach these goals and build fluency.
this session, instructors discover how theory informs Presenter will share a selection of resources and
practice by finding out how learners perceive film as 158 Discussion with AATG Leadership approaches to increase student engagement,
a learning resource and then exploring how to teach lan- Dedicated to supporting the teaching and learning of foster collaboration, cultivate purpose and
guage and culture using D-A-CH films with a particular German, the AATG strives to meet the needs of its accountability, and for learners to gain autonomy
focus on everyday speech acts and connecting cultural members. Join key leaders for a discussion of current and confidence throughout the learning process.
practices to perspectives. projects and ongoing initiatives, new developments, and Lets get them excited about learning French!
Presenter(s): Julia Ruckand Jeanne Schueller, plans for the future. Sponsor: EMC School
University of Wisconsin-Madison Presenter(s): Hal Boland, Heritage High School; Keith Presenter(s): Nathalie Gaillot, EMC School
Sponsor: AATG Cothrun, AATG; Susanne Rinner, University of North Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Audience Level: Higher Education Carolina at Greensboro Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: French
Applicable Language: German Audience Level: All
Applicable Language: German

1:30 p.m.2:20 p.m. ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 2:30 p.m.3:20 p.m.

Music City Center 2:30 p.m.3:20 p.m. Music City Center
E19 No me diga! Lets Talk About Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls BD, E22 From Tourist to Traveler: Global
Music City Center
It! Citizenship in Action
Use authentic texts (print and audiovisual) as
161 AAPPL Tasks: Models for Smithsonian Student Adventures is a new
the springboard for motivating your students Performance Assessments collection of programs that provide a fresh,
to engage in conversations on various topics. ACTFLs Assessment of Performance toward unique approach to international student travel.
Come explore resources and strategies that Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) is the perfect Join this workshop to learn more about how you
build students interpersonal skills while making way to evaluate how well learners can apply can inspire students to take an active interest in
connections and comparisons across cultures. communication strategies learned in classroom the world around them, while traveling in a way
Activities that span Novice-High to Intermedi- settings in different, yet still familiar, contexts. that maximizes cross-cultural engagement.
ate-Mid will be shared. Attendees will examine the design of tasks in Sponsor: Walking Tree Travel Smithsonian
Sponsor: Wayside Publishing each mode of communication (Interpersonal, Student Adventures
Presenter(s): Lindsey Colling, Wayside Interpretive, and Presentational) and learn how Presenter(s): Will Loyd, Walking Tree Travel
Publishing, Deborah Espitia, Wayside language samples are rated. Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Publishing Presenter(s): Tony Smithand Camelot Marshall, Language of Presentation: English
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Audience Level: Grades 6-12 ACTFL Applicable Language: Arabic, Chinese, French,
Language of Presentation: English German, Japanese, Latin, Spanish
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ACTFL CAREER CAF Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls BD,
Music City Center
Music City Center
1:30 p.m.2:20 p.m. E21 Facilitate Mastery of Content-
E23 Celebrating and Supporting
Career Caf, Exhibit Halls BD, Area Literacy with Leveled
Music City Center
Spanish Heritage Language
Readers
Learners
159 Balancing Roles and This workshop demonstrates how to use
iChineseReader to accurately identify students Learn about resources that give native
Responsibilities in Your New Spanish-speaking students an open door to
independent reading levels and implement
Position as a K-12 Teacher differentiated instructions to help students demonstrate their abilities and knowledge of
Join in a discussion of the range of roles and achieve mastery of language and content literacy. Spanish language as well as celebrate the
responsibilities that come with postsecondary iChineseReader, the first digital leveled Chinese unique perspectives those students bring to your
positions in language education and ways reading platform, offers 2,000-plus fiction and classroom. Well look at how to expand grammar
of tackling these. Walk away with tips from non-fiction e-books at 20 levels of reading and cultural activities to give all students a
colleagues to ensure a successful entry into a difficulty. About 1,000 of them are classroom voice utilizing our native speaker supplemental
new position. proven pieces authored by experienced classroom materials, cultural immersion tool with a
teachers for classroom adoption. They correlate variety of authentic resources and video-based
Presenter(s): Greta Lundgaard, Independent
precisely with the world language topics and discussion tools that give heritage learners more
Consultant
teaching points and skill sets of CCSS Contents. opportunities to practice and demonstrate their
skills.
Sponsor: iChineseEdu (Nan Hai Books)
Presenter(s): Rui Fan, iChineseEdu Sponsor: EMC School
ACTFL COLLAB ZONE Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Presenter(s): Janet Boring, EMC School
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Applicable Language: Chinese Language of Presentation: English
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Music City Center
160 Opportunities to Serve as a
Consultant with ACTFLs Center
for Assessment, Research, and Learn How the Recommendations of the National
Development (CARD) Study on Languages Will Be Implemented
ACTFL often has unique project-based oppor- Join an expert panel to discuss Americas Languages: Investing in Language
tunities for research, curriculum development, Education for the 21st Century and learn how the studys recommendations
item review, etc. If youre interested in working
as a consultant for occasional projects, come will be implemented.
learn more about CARDs areas of focus. Bring a
resume to share. Plenary II Session, Friday, November 17, 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.,
Presenter(s): Leah Graham and Deise Davidson Ballroom Salon B, Music City Center
Nassinhack, ACTFL

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Music City Center
E24 World Language Assessment IN THE CONFER-SATION CORNER
Resources: Connect with CAL
Join CAL to learn about our variety of effective
OF THE WORLD LANGUAGES EXPO
resources to support world language assessment
and instruction. Get a preview of our new
ACTFL UNCON
online assessment course, learn about our new
professional development workshops, and get
links to free online resources. Enter a drawing to
win free resources.
Come join like-minded educators in this unconference model for
Sponsor: Center for Applied Linguistics
Presenter(s): Anne Donovan, Center for Applied professional learning that is completely driven by participants and is
Linguistics structured to engage language educators in areas which they wish
Audience Level: All
to gain and contribute knowledge. Unlike traditional conference
programming, this session has no scheduled speakers or predetermined
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content. Instead, a facilitator leads participants in a brainstorm of hot
topics for discussion, identifies the most popular, and establishes a
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Acoustic, Omni Nashville schedule of three rounds of sessions that take the form of informal
162 AAUSC Italian Sector Meeting conversations at breakout room tables. Participants at each table share
the responsibility for discussing the table topic. You may enter or leave a
discussion at any time.
Visit ACTFL Central
ACTFL Central is located in FRIDAY, 4:00 p.m.5:30 p.m. SATURDAY, 3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
the World Languages Expo A 90-minute, Unconventional A 90-minute, Unconventional
(Exhibit Halls BD, Music City Approach to Learning Approach to Learning
Center). It is open Friday, 10:00 (K12 Edition) (Higher Ed Edition)
a.m.6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 Noah Geisel Bobby Hobgood
a.m.5:00 p.m.; and Sunday,
8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Stop by
to purchase ACTFL publications
or to learn more about ACTFL LangEd HACKATHON
programs and services!
New at this years convention is the LangEd Hackathon, offering practical,
hands-on sessions that will focus on current trends and best practices which
can help you explore solutions for effective language learning. An expert
Check Twitter for from the field will provide a brief overview of a topic and attendees will
Convention Updates have ample time to apply, create, and design a solution that will help their
ACTFL Convention attendees learners.
can check Twitter to stay
updated on any changes in
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An IPA Is Just What the Doctor Can You Can-do?
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RT2 ACTFL Roundtable Presentations II
presentations are typically 15 minutes in length followed by 10 minutes of discussion and feedback. After the first 25 minutes of presentation, attendees will be asked to
select another table and topic.
Moderator: Sandy Garcia, Queens College
RT2-01 Cancelled RT2-08 Incorporating Instructional Coaching in Teacher Preparation

RT2-02 An Innovative Way to Practice the Three Modes of Programs
Communication: VoiceThread This presentation will share and discuss some successful instructional and
This session highlights best practices for incorporating VoiceThread (a multimedia curriculum coaching tools, activities, and strategies that have been used for teacher
tool) as an instructional resource, followed by lessons learned from the process. The development training program and yielded expected results and more.
presenters demonstrate the use of this multimedia resource and provide a guide for Presenter(s): Fang Ji, The College Board
activity creation, delivery, and assessment of the three modes of communication. RT2-09 Increasing the Retention of Students Experiencing Difficulties
Presenter(s): Cherokee Lynn, Middlebury College; Christina Isabelli, Gonzaga at Novice and Intermediate Levels
University/Department of Modern Languages and Literature While the communicative immersive approach works for most students, some
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RT2-03 Designing an IPA in a Differentiated Classroom students need an extra layer of support adapted to their learning needs to succeed
This roundtable will present steps, strategies, and samples of how to design in learning a foreign language. This roundtable will explore learning strategies and
and modify a single Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) as a unit test that differentiated instructional approaches to support and retain such students.
can work for students with a wide range of proficiency levels in one classroom. Presenter(s):Julia Chamberlinand Atiyeh Showrai, University of Southern
Participants are welcome to bring their ideas and experiences designing and using California
IPAs to the table. RT2-10 The Business of Buzz Words: A Reconsideration of
Presenter(s): Chiao-Li Lin, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School Assessment
RT2-04 Engaging, Compelling, Accessible Youth Literature for AP Active Participation. Critical Thinking Skills. Creative Expression. Willingness to
German Communicate. Motivation. For the experienced language instructor, these terms
Presenters will share their plans, instructional strategies, activities, and assessment have become second nature, but to what extent do they represent cultural biases in
for the book Die Scanner, an authentic book suitable for AP German students. The instruction and assessment? This discussion considers just that and what to do
text is linguistically accessible for AP students and the topics: technology, media, about it.
and interpersonal relationships, are compelling and engaging. Presenter(s): Janice Willson, University of Tulsa; Andrea Bryant, Georgetown
Presenter(s): Angelika Becker, Carmel High School; Debra Mol, Ramstein AB University
Germany
RT2-05 From High School to College: How to Improve Language
Learning Transition
The presenters will discuss the findings of a survey of first-year undergraduates in
French and Spanish which assessed their prior experience with and current attitudes
toward languages. Recommended pedagogical strategies to improve language
instruction and assist students transition to postsecondary language study will be
featured.
Presenter(s): Marianne Bessyand Stephanie Knouse, Furman University
RT2-06 High School Teachers CAN Teach Elementary Students: Tips
for the Transition
Ever wonder if high school language teachers can be re-trained to teach elementary
students? A National Board Certified teacher, along with her elementary methods
professor, will discuss the process she went through to develop expertise in
teaching languages to young children. Highlights include challenges and recommen-
dations for other teachers.
Presenter(s): Kimberly Rojas and Nancy Rhodes, Center for Applied Linguistics
RT2-07 How Does Your Garden Grow?
For five years, my students have been going to a community garden where they
learn about farm-to-table agriculture and healthy products such as quinoa, corn, and
amaranth, which originate in Spanish Speaking countries. Find out how to tie your
language instruction to sustainable gardening practices and create lasting memories
for your students.
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Matchett, Gunn High School

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Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3,
163 ACTFL Paper Presentations: 164 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Music City Center
Languages Beyond the Classroom I Innovative Use of Technology II 166 Where to Start? Strategies that
The Story Behind Storytelling: College Language What Technologies Do Our Students Use in Build Language Ownership in
Students Engaged in Their Community Learning Languages? Learners
Experiential learning can become a reality for L2 college Studies on language learning technologies are mostly As teachers become more comfortable with setting
students. This presentation will show how a local library focused on how educators integrate technology in meaningful learning targets, two questions remain:
made this possible through a world language story teaching. This study surveys language learners to where do I start and how can I help my students get
time program involving students learning five different understand what technologies they use in learning there? This session identifies strategies that provide
languages. Information on the program will be shared to various aspects of a language so that educators can learners with language input, allow for language
encourage other institutions to integrate L2 students in gain synergy with their students and provide them with processing, and prepare learners to communicate as
their community. timely support and guidance. they develop language ownership.
Presenter(s): Frederique Grim, Colorado State Presenter(s): Xiaojing Kou, Indiana University Presenter(s): Thomas Sauer, LearningShifts
University Pedagogical Design Challenges for Blended Audience Level: All
Promoting Translingual/Transcultural Synchronous Language Teaching Language of Presentation: English
Competence Through Interdisciplinarity Teachers of some less commonly taught languages Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Motivated by the 2007 MLA report, this session reports (LCTLs) have turned to blended synchronous learning
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on three interdisciplinary curricular and extracurricular (BSL) F2F and remote students together in the same 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
language department endeavors undertaken to promote classroom as a way to reach a larger audience and Davidson Ballroom Salon C2, Music City Center
multilingualism, generate interest in language study, strengthen enrollment. This presentation examines
and broaden the view of what language study entails. solutions for group dynamics, active learning, and
167 Making Connections: Eliciting
Presenter(s): Gillian Lord, University of Florida feedback in BSL environments. Culture from Authentic Materials
Making the Most of Service Learning for Spanish Presenter(s): Alba Gironsand Nicholas Swinehart, Educators often find it challenging to include culture
Language Undergraduates University of Chicago beyond the text book in the classroom. Finding authentic
Flipped Learning and Communicative materials containing relevant cultural content can be
This presentation will share research on the perspec-
Performance in Middle School Learners time consuming and frustrating. This session will offer
tives of Spanish major students who participated in a
activities and strategies for selecting ideal authentic
voluntary service learning program at a local elementary This paper presents the results of an original research
materials to supplement or reinforce any curriculum.
school. The presenter will share how the experience study on the extent to which flipped learning influences
both facilitated students Spanish language skills and student performance in interpersonal, interpretive, Presenter(s): Susan Olivieri, Academia
enhanced learning for students in a dual immersion and presentational communication, and how the Audience Level: Higher Education
school. effects of flipped learning differ among low-, mid-, and Language of Presentation: English
high-achieving students in each domain. Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Presenter(s): Lottie Baker, George Washington
University Presenter(s): JeanMarie Perrella
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Davidson Ballroom Salon A1, Music City Center 168 Twetteratura and Librigame:
165 Teacher in the Mirror: Becoming a Teaching AP Italian with Digital-
Reflective Practitioner mobile Apps
Visit the Exhibit Hall This session offers two student-centric approaches to
Many teacher evaluation models include an element
of self-reflection, emphasizing the idea that intentional building literacy for the AP Italian course and exam. The
The ACTFL World Languages
thought contributes to effective teaching. What is the primary examples will be literary, but presenters will
Expo is located in Exhibit Halls magic behind self-reflection? How does reflection lead also demonstrate the adaptability of both Twetteratura
BD of the Music City Center. to learner progress as well as professional growth? and Librigame to a variety of authentic texts. Both
Join the conversation and discover new insights in this projects foster autonomous analytical thinking and
The Expo is open Friday, 10:00 collaborative communication.
interactive session.
a.m.6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 Presenter(s): Colleen Ryan, Indiana University;
Presenter(s): David Jahner, The College Board; Greta
a.m.5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, Lundgaard, Independent Consultant Antonietta Di Pietro, Florida International University;
8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Visit Audience Level: All Federica Santini, Kennesaw State University
Language of Presentation: English Sponsor: AATI
our more than 200 exhibitors Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Higher Education
offering information on the latest Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: Italian
education products, services,
and technologies for language
education.

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Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville Music Row 3, Omni Nashville
169 Italian Paper Presentations on 171 AATJ Research Paper Session III 174 Designing Korean Curriculum and
Interculturality I A Modular Model of Intensive Elementary Assessment
Proverbs as Tools for Collaboration and Cultural Japanese Pedagogy Developing Integrated Performance Assessments
Understanding This presentation introduces an experiment in modular Using Technology
Proverbs allow for a variety of spoken and written learning designed to help elementary level students This session demonstrates how to develop Integrated
activities and stimulate different abilities and cognitive independently increase language proficiency within and Performance Assessments using technology. The
skills. They encourage students to reflect more broadly beyond the classroom. It highlights the use of online presenters will discuss how to assess students
on cultural and social issues, stimulate their interest, tools and flipped classroom methodologies to create a performance in all modes of communication through
and improve their output, enabling them to compare and student-centric, task-based curriculum. standards-based and authentic performance tasks.
contrast different languages and cultures. Presenter(s): Jason Herlands, Grand Valley State Various technology tools will be introduced for the
Presenter(s): Daniela DEugenio, Vanderbilt University University development of effective assessment and feedback.
Italian Proverbial Language and its Cultivating Global Competence in Beginning- Presenter(s): Hee Ju and Jieun Kim, UCLA
Implementation in the Curriculum level Japanese Courses NEWL Korean Exam and Professional
The judicious incorporation of proverbial language into This presentation discusses the significance of Development
the Italian curriculum at all levels provides instructors cultivating global competence and introduces a thematic NEWLK is specifically designed for students enrolled
with a rich source of material to teach grammar (pronun- unit of social justice implemented in beginning-level in Korean language courses in American schools to
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ciation, vocabulary, word formation, syntax, pragmatics) Japanese courses at community colleges. Students assess students Korean proficiency. Based on score
and culture (world view). A detailed handout will allow investigate unfavorable part-time job situations among results, students can earn college credit from approved
participants to implement this material in the classroom college students and present possible solutions for a postsecondary institutions. The presenters will discuss
immediately. balanced life. the benefits of the NEWLK and how to prepare the
Presenter(s): Frank Nuessel, University of Louisville Presenter(s): Ayako Nagai, University of California Korean teachers.
Sponsor: AATI Irvine; Etsuko Barber, St. Marks School of Texas/ Presenter(s): Sung Kim, Hacienda La Puente Unified
Applicable Language: Italian Global Online Academy School District; Ellen Park, Cedarlane Academy/
Online Lecture Videos and Quizzes as HLPUSD
2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. Preparation for Beginner Japanese Class Design, Implementation, and Student Benefits of
Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville This presentation demonstrates one model of a flipped a Study Abroad Program
class for elementary Japanese at a university. In This presentation explores students experiences
170 Implementing the Six Core Practices JPN101, the students watched 40 lecture videos online and the benefits of a study abroad program. Data
in Japanese Class and answered three questions associated with each drawn from a questionnaire on the perceived benefits,
video before class. According to the survey, the majority Intercultural Sensitivity Scale, students self-reports,
The Six Core Practices are research-based effective
of students evaluated this system positively. and interviews will be discussed. The presenter will
practices that help teachers improve their teaching to
develop students performance and proficiency. This Presenter(s): Mariko Kawaguchi, Michigan State share the design and implementation of this six-week
presentation will outline how the Six Core Practices University study abroad program in Korea.
are implemented in an elementary school Japanese Sponsor: AATJ Presenter(s): Jayoung Song, Rice University
Program by sharing some of the strategies, materials, Audience Level: Higher Education Sponsor: Korean SIG
plans, and samples of student work. Applicable Language: Japanese Applicable Language: Korean
Presenter(s): Kazumi Yamashita-Iverson, Maloney
Interdistrict Magnet School 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Sponsor: AATJ Music Row 1, Omni Nashville Music Row 4, Omni Nashville
172 ACTFL Arabic SIG Business Meeting 175 ACTFL Heritage Languages SIG
Applicable Language: Japanese Business Meeting and Presentation
2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Using Photovoice with Youth for Exploring
Community Issues
Free Photo Booth 173 ACTFL Portuguese SIG Session I This session explores the use of photography/Photo-
for All IPAs: Merging Language, Background voice as tools for exploring youth-identified community
Knowledge, and Culture issues at any proficiency level, based on a participatory
Have you ever wanted to be This presentation offers examples of IPAs created action research study with emergent bilingual
for adult learners in a Portuguese classroom at Ft. Cambodian and Guatemalan youth on the relationships
on the cover of The Language and tensions among their home, community, and school
Bragg, NC. It shows how IPAs can be used to integrate
Educator magazine? Now is your students newly acquired language skills with previously linguistic and social practices.
chance! Visit the ACTFL Photo acquired job skills and cultural awareness, all while Presenter(s): Erin Papa, Rhode Island Foreign
meeting learning objectives and fostering student Language Association (RIFLA)
Booth in the World Languages
motivation.
Expo (Exhibit Halls BD, Music Presenter(s): Carolina Grober, Defense Language
City Center) to have your photo Institute
taken and put on a souvenir Sponsor: Portuguese SIG
replica cover of The Language Applicable Language: Portuguese
Educator that you can take home
with you!

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Music Row 5, Omni Nashville Room 101B, Music City Center Room 101D, Music City Center
176 Seal of Biliteracy Roundtable 178 ACTFL Research SIG Session 180 Ten Classroom Activities: Oral
Establishing a Seal of Biliteracy program is a multifac- Teachers Perceptions of Assessment in K-12 Proficiency in Action
eted programmatic endeavor that requires coordination, World Language Education The presenters will identify what speakers at different
persistence, and innovation. This session will allow you Two qualitative studies explored K-12 world language levels and sublevels of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines
to network with leaders in the field, hash out strategies (WL) teachers perceptions of assessment. Findings sug- can do, and how the Guidelines can be used to set
from experienced teachers, discover your path through gest the participants had knowledge of standards-based realistic oral proficiency goals for students. They will
crowd-sourcing resources, and find the best solutions to assessment practices, but contextual factors impacted also share 10 tips and 10 effective speaking activities
your unique questions. The roundtable discussions are implementation across all levels. Implications for WL for developing and implementing speaking activities.
group-oriented and led by experienced educators and/ assessment, instruction, and teacher preparation are
or administrators. Presenter(s): Henny Chen, Moreau Catholic High
discussed. School; Na Li, Columbus academy
Presenter(s): Trey Calvin, ACTFL Presenter(s): Olga Ivonne Corretjer, Self-Employed; Sponsor: CLASS
Carolyn Kaplan, Ohio State University Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12
2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. Impact of Community-based Language Learning Language of Presentation: Chinese
Room 101A, Music City Center in a Multilingual Community Applicable Language: Chinese
177 Immersion Programs: Language This research investigates the impact of an
award-winning, language-focused, service learning 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Practices, Continuation, and
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program on the multilingual community it serves. Room 101E, Music City Center
Proficiency Preliminary mixed-methods analyses of self-reports from
181 Cultural ImmersionAn Integrated
Language Stations in Dual Language Immersion participants aim to capture cognitive and affective gains
Elementary Programs that contribute to the expansion of participants second Chinese Language Course with an
One of the most modern and effective ways to teach
language use in the community. Arts Focus
literacy is through stations, which foster teamwork, Presenter(s): Jessie Curtis, Rutgers and Mary Curran, In this session, a Chinese language and culture
respect, personalized education and responsibility Rutgers University; Christelle Palpacuer Lee, Rutgers course taught in the Jenks Public Schools immersion
among children. Maximized output is only experienced Graduate School of Education program and Tulsa Chinese School in Oklahoma will
when the target language (TL) is constantly used. Need for and Characteristics of Successful Pre-K be described. This integrated culture course uses the
Participants will learn the most basic skill: use 100% TL Grade 12 World Language Programs various arts disciplines to deepen and enrich students
to describe expectations. This session will provide accessible research findings experiences and make authentic connections between
Presenter(s): Sandra Daniel, GLOBE Academy about characteristics of successful Pre-KGrade 12 different cultures.
Roadmap Through the Immersion Continuation language programs and the reported language needs of Presenter(s): Pengpeng Jiang, Jenks Public School;
Program K-16 employers. Information presented comes from a survey Peijen Chou
of more than 200 Pre-K12 world language programs Sponsor: CLASS
Many dual language immersion programs focus
around the U.S. and a survey of 2,000 organizations of Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12
primarily on elementary schools, where the continuation
various sizes from assorted economic sectors. Language of Presentation: English
becomes a World Language pathway in High School
Presenter(s): Rebecca Damari, National Foreign Applicable Language: Chinese
completing the IB. This session presents a successfully
articulated K-16 immersion model serving 35,000 Language Center at the University of Maryland
students to experience global citizenship by gaining Sponsor: Research SIG 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
competence in language and culture. Language of Presentation: English Room 102A, Music City Center
Presenter(s): Anne Lair, University of Utah; Georgia 182 Divine Chaos, the Power of Play,
Geerlings, USBE; Michle Harward, Canyons School 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
and Narration in the French
District
Bridge Program: A K-16 Pathway to Advanced
Classroom
179 AP Chinese Language and Culture
Language Proficiency Suspense possesses the ability to capture even the
Exam Free Response Task: Story most apathetic of language learners. Through a murder
This session describes a new program developed in the
state of Utah for high school students who have passed
Narration mystery game, the comprehension of extemporaneous
the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam. The Bridge This session focuses on the structure of the Story Narra- speaking and production of improvised narration with
Program offers a series of Upper Division university tion in the AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam. As a supporting vocabulary is possible, even with beginners!
classes in a high school setting, following a co-teaching member of the AP Chinese Development Committee, the Come play a round of Les Loups-Garous and discover
model with a high school instructor and a university presenter will use past AP exam prompts and student how play can build proficiency.
instructor. examples to explain the Scoring Guidelines for AP Presenter(s): Katherine Taylor, Hackley School
Presenter(s): Chantal Esquivias, Weber State Reading. Participants will explore and receive effective Audience Level: Grades 6-12
University; Michael Kraniski, Olympus High School strategies to help students on AP Chinese Exams. Language of Presentation: French
Sponsor: Immersion SIG Presenter(s): Baocai Jia, Cupertino High School Applicable Language: French
Sponsor: CLASS
Language of Presentation: Chinese

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183 Using Authentic Text and Video 186 Teaching Film for Various Purposes 189 Live and Learn: One Day as a
Interviews to Build Proficiency in a Foreign Language Class French High School Student
Oral proficiency is assessed through interview exams. How to maximize the benefit of using film as a teaching If we are going to encourage our students to experience
Many students have little practice developing interview tool? This session presents several models for using global perspectives, it is important that we do so as
skills even in their native language. In this session, film in instruction, each serving a different purpose. well. Join me on an exploration of what I learned during
we will demonstrate how authentic text and video It stresses the importance of establishing a clear my week at the French high school where my students
interviews can be exploited in a series of steps to work learning goal and careful lesson planning. Lesson plans, have pen pals. This session will provide cultural
first on comprehension, then on interview simulations theoretical framework, assignments, assessment and information, authentic documents and lesson resources
from various personas. outcomes will be presented. from the French high school.
Presenter(s): Kimberly Jansma and Laurence Denie- Presenter(s): Maiheng Dietrich, Chihjen Lee, and Grace Presenter(s): Nicole Naditz, Bella Vista High School
Higney, UCLA Wu, University of Pennsylvania Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Audience Level: Higher Education Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Higher Education Applicable Language: French
Applicable Language: French Language of Presentation: Chinese
Applicable Language: Chinese 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
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190 Integrated Performance
184 Collaborative Team Teaching: Assessments: Making Them Work
Challenges and Rewards 187 Believe It or Not, YOU Are a
for You!
Co-teaching is an alternative approach used in Chinese
Marketing Specialist!
Is creating a full IPA too much for now? This session
programs in the U.S. Co-teaching here refers to a spe- Teachers must realize that marketing is not a bad word. describes steps to move towards IPAs, from modifying
cial kind of teacher collaboration in which two teachers The experience they offer must attract consumers, text exercises to creating activities with authentic
share in all of the responsibilities for all of the students produce meaningful results, and make them beg for resources across the three modes. Presenters will share
in the classroom. This study examines and analyzes the more. This workshop will wake up the influencer in the a range of activities used in their classes. Participants
challenges and rewards of co-teaching and benefits for educator and involve participants in strategies to coax can access multiple resources online during the session.
students in the program. real commitment out of learners. Want to change the
world? Join us and have some fun! Presenter(s): Jill Gomez, Miami University Hamilton;
Presenter(s): Wayne He, Xiaoyan Hu, and Qingyu Yang, Leah Henson, Miami University
University of Rhode Island Presenter(s): Effie Hall, Loudoun County Public Audience Level: All
Sponsor: CLTA Schools; Ian Stutzman, LHUP Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: Higher Education Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Language of Presentation: Chinese Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: Chinese Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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Room 103B, Music City Center Room 104B, Music City Center 191 Does Time Matter? The Effects of
185 Scaffolding and the Development of 188 Multimodal Interactions: A Model Timed and Untimed Testing on
Advanced Chinese for Developing L2 Spanish Spanish Reading
In light of the Vygotskian approach to second language Proficiency In this session, we explore students test scores on
acquisition (Donato 1994), the Output Hypothesis (Swain a Spanish reading proficiency test using a timed and
This session provides a model for creating an effective untimed condition on 28 passages representing three
1995, 2005) and the Noticing Theory (Schmidt, 1995), context for developing proficiency in Spanish conversa-
this panel looks into best practices in the development different ACTFL proficiency levels (Intermediate,
tion classes. It discusses the role of multimodal texts Advanced, and Superior) to determine whether or not
of advanced Chinese from three angles: lesson planning to promote innovative strategies and valid assessments
for classroom speaking practice, online writing tasks, limiting the time students have on each item impacts
and provides resources for the creation of meaningful their accuracy.
and learning materials. activities to avoid the mismatch between textbook
Presenter(s): Li Zhu; Jianhua Bai, Kenyon College; offerings and authentic conversation. Presenter(s): Gregory Thompson, Troy Cox, and Nieves
Le Tang, Stanford University; Jin Zhang, American Knapp, Brigham Young University
Presenter(s): Jeannette Sanchez-Naranjo, University Audience Level: Higher Education
Councils for International Education of Oklahoma
Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: Higher Education Applicable Language: Spanish
Audience Level: Higher Education Language of Presentation: Spanish
Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Spanish

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192 Memorable Memes: Using Humor 195 Interweaving the 5 Cs While 198 Learning Language by Design(ing):
to Lower the Affective Filter Teaching the 3 Ps in an Authentic Game Design as (Experiential) L2
This presentation will address the use of humor in Thematic Unit Learning
the classroom, specifically humor found in Internet This interactive session will articulate a framework for This practical session will guide participants on how
memes, as a means of lowering the affective filter. developing cultural, thematic units using the five C to incorporate gaming and game design as experiential
The presenter will provide a variety of Internet memes goal areas as the guiding principles. It will also explore learning to promote language development and culture
and demonstrate their use in the language classroom. the cultural products, practices, and perspectives that learning. Based on the successful case study of Bonne
Participants will learn how and when to use memes, shape the Hispanic identity. Participants will leave with Chance, a mobile game for beginning students of
and how to make and assign them. tools to create their own intercultural and multimodal French collaboratively designed by students (undergrad-
Presenter(s): Courtney Beard, University of Central units. uate and graduate) and professors.
Arkansas Presenter(s): Yensen Lambert, Woodward Academy Presenter(s): Sebastien Dubreil, Carnegie Mellon
Audience Level: All Audience Level: Grades 6-12 University; Cary Staples, University of Tennessee
Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: All
Applicable Language: Spanish Applicable Language: Spanish Language of Presentation: English
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193 Adis, Textbook! Create Engaging 196 Tilting at Windmills: Teach Quixote
Learning Modules from Authentic from Level 1 199 On the Cutting Edge: Technology
Resources Enchanted giants, damsels, and swashbuckling knights
that Enhances the Three Modes of
Participants will be guided through the process used can be simplified, accessible literature for beginning Communication
by the presenters to create their own learning modules students. Using readers theater from Man of La This session introduces attendees to sound pedagogical
to engage and challenge their novice and intermediate Mancha cartoon videos, our department made Don practices bolstered by digital learning tools to support
Spanish students. Presenters will model the process of Quixote, the bestselling novel of all time, comprehensi- the three modes of communication in the modern and
choosing themes and essential questions, and selecting ble, compelling, exciting and fun. Examples in Spanish, ancient language classrooms. Strategies for instruc-
authentic resources to support them. You will never rely French, Latin and English. tional design, student participation, and formative
on a textbook again! Presenter(s): Karen Rowan, Fluency Fast Language assessment for authentic learning environments will be
Presenter(s): Karen Barkauskas-Goering and Lindsey Classes explored.
Camacho, Glenbrook South High School Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Presenter(s): Michael Orlando and Elizabeth Solomon,
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Language of Presentation: English St. Johns Preparatory School
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Applicable Language: Spanish Language of Presentation: English
2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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197 Feedback to Move Forward
194 Dont Miss a Minute! Reaching 90% Effective feedback systems are crucial to success in
in the TL proficiency-based classrooms. Explore the importance of 200 Implications and Applications
Every minute with students matters! This session feedback while considering systems in which students of Machine Translation in the
will share practical and positive ideas for layering respond to teacher feedback and reflect on their
learning. This is an active session; all participants will Language Classroom
Comprehensible Input in any language class. Come
learn about innovative ways to engage in various modes be on their feet, interacting with the content and with In November 2016, Google Translate transitioned to an
of communication with ideas on lessons, routines, one another! Artificial Intelligence model for its translation engine,
class discussions and more . . . all designed to build a Presenter(s): Ashley Uyaguari, Innovation Academy leading to marked improvements in the accuracy of
completely interactive classroom. Charter School machine translation. In this presentation, we will
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 explore the implications of this development for the
Presenter(s): Michael Coxon, Desert Vista High School
Language of Presentation: English language classroom, both positive and negative.
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific Presenter(s): Amy George-Hirons, Tulane University
Applicable Language: Spanish Audience Level: Higher Education

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Room 202C, Music City Center Room 204, Music City Center Room 206B, Music City Center
201 Authenticity+: Experience Language 204 Language Across the Curriculum: 207 The Language Educator Magazine
Learning Through Mixed Reality Models and Approaches from ACTFL: Your Voice in Print
Presenters will showcase how through the use of mixed This session presents programs that incorporate ACTFLs popular magazine, The Language Educator,
reality, apps that employ virtual reality, augmented languages other than English in academic disciplinary provides valuable resources for the profession and
reality, and live streaming technology can bring the study. Representatives of three types of institutions allows you to share what is happening in your class-
world into the classroom. Discover how students can discuss institutional models and curricular implementa- room or program. Learn how to target your submission
experience it and not just learn about it! tion of Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum to see your words and images in print! Find out what an
Presenter(s): Leah McKeeman, Kansas State (CLAC) and introduce an online materials clearinghouse article should say about excellent practices in language
University; Blanca Oviedo-Loredo, Barton County to support or start a program. learning and get tips for good magazine writing.
Community College Presenter(s): Deborah Reisinger, Duke University; Presenter(s): Sandy Cutshall, Pauline Goulah, and
Audience Level: All Cynthia Evans, Skidmore College; Suronda Gonzalez, Martha Gorman, The Language Educator
Language of Presentation: English Binghamton University; Daniel Soneson, University
Applicable Language: Non-language specific of Minnesota 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Audience Level: Higher Education Room 207A, Music City Center
Applicable Language: Non-language specific 208 Shifting Gears: How to Transition
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202 Three Modes, Three Activities, 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. Classroom
Three Languages: HLTPs from Three Room 205A, Music City Center
Learn how the 2014 ACTFL Teacher of the Year
Educators 205 Heres Johnny! Paradigm Shifts, transitioned from a traditional language classroom to
This session will introduce three activities used by Talk Shows, and Language Classes one that is proficiency-based with measurable results.
three different target language teachers (Chinese, ESL, Specific how-to steps to navigate the learning curves
and German) who demonstrate how to focus on the In this session, the presenter will challenge participants on the path to proficiency are provided. Included are big
modes when designing instruction meant to generate to reflect on their educational paradigms in the context ideas and practical strategies to make shifting gears
student participation at the beginning level of language of hosting their class. The parallels between success- both rewarding and manageable.
instruction. ful talk shows and classrooms will be examined in the
context of 21st century learning, student participation, Presenter(s): Linda Egnatz, Lincoln-Way High School
Presenter(s): Freddie Bowles, William Davis, and Qian effective management, purposeful planning, TL use, and Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Zhang, University of Arkansas proficiency. Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Meredith White, Gwinnett County
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Schools
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Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: English Room 207B, Music City Center
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Applicable Language: Non-language specific 209 Effective Teaching with Antoine De
Saint-Exuprys, Le Petit Prince
203 Making Language Acquisition 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Room 206A, Music City Center Go beyond the friendship theme! A discussion-critique
Happen Through Community and format of Le Petit Prince presents a reading plan,
Communication 206 Preparing for Immersion with contextual practice methods, a three-themed study
Student engagement leads to positive learning out- Technology unit-schedule with multiple intelligences assignments,
comes. Classroom fun strengthens student engagement. and suggested assessments. Students strengthen
This presentation will demonstrate some of the critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills. A
The presenters will share strategies and activities based Middlebury College Davis School of Russians online
on the Goal Areas in the World Readiness Standards for great session for teachers!
pre-immersion strategies, including webinars,
Learning Languages. Examples include Project Based self-assessments, scenarios, information about the Presenter(s): Judith Michaels
Language examples, Communicative Input activities, Language Pledge, and interactive activities that prepare Audience Level: Grades 6-12
classroom fun tasks, etc. students to successfully transition into their immersion Language of Presentation: English
Presenter(s): Jennifer Shuenand Lacey Lowe, San experience. Applicable Language: French
Ramon Valley Unified School District Presenter(s): Jason Merrill and Shannon Spasova,
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Michigan State University; Amy Collier, Middlebury
Language of Presentation: English College; Evgeny Dengub, Amherst College
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Higher Education
Applicable Language: Russian

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210 Teaching Compassion Through 213 Keeping It in the Target Language: 216 L2 Learning in Linguistic
Literature and Film in the Target Tips and Tools for the Classroom Landscapes: Global Engagement at
Language How in the world can I keep my classroom 90% in Home and Abroad
After considering interculturality as a learning objective the target language...even with novice learners?! In This session presents four different linguistic
in the standards-based classroom, attendees will this session, I will share some of the ways that I offer landscape-based L2 classroom projects conducted
work in groups to design compassion-focused learning comprehensible input in my classroom. From techniques in the U.S. and study abroad (Atlanta, Vienna, Paris)
tasks based on sample texts in English. Attendees can to use before they enter class to special games in the that engage L2 learners in becoming critically aware
continue the discussion online after the Convention to TL, you will leave this session with several tools to take participants in their communities while also attending
share lesson plans for compassion-focused learning back home. to their L2 development.
tasks. Presenter(s): Elisabeth Hayles, Lees Summit High Presenter(s): Yu Li, Levin Arnsperger, Lilia Coropceanu,
Presenter(s): Benjamin Rifkin, Hofstra University School and Hiram Maxim, Emory University
Audience Level: All Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Audience Level: Higher Education
Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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Room 207D, Music City Center Room 209A, Music City Center Room 210, Music City Center
211 Experiencing Language Learning 214 The Transformative Power of Stories: 217 Intercultural Competence in German
Through Simulations Advocating for Language Learning for Professional Purposes Courses
Learn how to design engaging language learning Are you struggling with recruiting and advocating for The presenters investigate how to systematically foster
experiences based on simulations that include your program? Come learn about an innovative advocacy intercultural competence and life-long learning skills in
compelling scenarios that suit learners interests and approach championed at Michigan State University. You German for Professional Purposes courses and beyond.
professional goals. Simulations can help learners build a will find out how to use storytelling and social media Participants will be actively involved in a conversation
repertoire of strategies to overcome complex situations to craft compelling experiences and communicate about theoretical underpinnings, pedagogical applica-
that require the sophisticated use of language and messages and values that are relevant to your target tions, practical course examples, and lessons learned.
understanding of the culture. audience.
Presenter(s): Britta Kallinand Jan Uelzmann, Georgia
Presenter(s): Julio Rodriguez, University of Hawaii Presenter(s): Luca Giupponi, Angelika Kraemer, and Institute of Technology; Ivett Guntersdorfer, UCLA;
at Manoa; Madeline Spring, University of Hawaii; Daniel Trego, Michigan State University Kacy Peckenpaugh, Weber State University
Stephen Tschudi, University of Hawaii-Ctr for Lang & Audience Level: Higher Education Sponsor: AATG
Tech; Yea-Fen Chen, Indiana University Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Higher Education
Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: German
Room 209B, Music City Center 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. 215 ACTFL Research Initiatives: Room 211, Music City Center
Innovations and Studies 218 FLACH Panel 1 STEM in the Alps
212 Promoting Resiliency in Reluctant Come hear a panel discuss research approaches and This session connects the study of the cultures of
Language Learners findings from the language teaching and learning Austria, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland to STEM topics.
Struggling to engage challenging students? Bolster your profession. They will present their methodologies, Presenters share resources and effective hands-on
efforts with battle-proven strategies for encouraging results and best practices gleaned from their work. activities for all proficiency levels. Topics range from the
disengaged students direct from the trenches of the These projects were supported by ACTFLs Research cultural and scientific significance of salt- and nature-
language classroom. Gain insight and inspiration Initiatives grant program. based experiments to the nexus between technology,
through the discussion of successful activities and rich Presenter(s): Margaret Malone, ACTFL/AELRC; science and creativity.
learning experiences for use with reluctant learners, Fernando Rubio, University of Utah Presenter(s): Gisela Hoecherl-Alden, Boston
allowing for 90%+ target language use. Language of Presentation: English University; Douglas Philipp, Cheyenne Mountain
Presenter(s): Lisa Lilley Ritter, Springfield Public Applicable Language: Non-language specific High School; Colette Van Kerckvoorde, Bard College
Schools (retired); Kristopher Morehead, Pipkin IB/ at Simons Rock
MYP World School Sponsor: AATG
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Audience Level: All
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: German

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Room 212, Music City Center ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE 3:30 p.m.4:20 p.m.
MINI-BYTE Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls BD,
219 German as Tool, German as Key: Music City Center
Raising the Relevance of College 2:30 p.m.3:00 p.m. E26 La Marinera Perus Amazing
German Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls BD,
Dance
This panel explores interdisciplinary and intradisci- Music City Center
The Marinera is Perus national dance that
plinary models for integrating German language study 222 Appy Power Hour: iOS features movements of courtship between
amid the shift toward teaching for professionalization
in higher education. The case studies highlight how Apps for All Three Modes of beautifully dressed dancers, each carrying a
handkerchief. Peruvian national champion Fanny
German programs of diverse sizes and types can turn a Communication
Viacava will explain the history and technique
perceived threat to the humanities into an opportunity
Looking to harness BYOD and district devices for of the dance. Teachers will have a ready-made
to foster educational holism.
World Language? Explore and share empowering cultural unit for class. Join us for a lively and
Presenter(s): Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand, and easy-to-use iOS apps for presentational, inspiring session!
Appalachian State University; Judith Benz, Juniata interpersonal,and interpretive modes of Sponsor: Breaking the Barrier, Inc.
College; Albrecht Classen, Arizona State University communication. Presenter(s): John Conner, Groton School, Fanny
Sponsor: AATG
Presenter(s): Catherine Ousselin, Mount Vernon Vera De Viacava, Canterbury School
High School Audience Level: All
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Old Hickory, Omni Nashville
220 Literacy, Graphic Novels, and 223 ACTFL OPI Trainer Norming Session 3:30 p.m.4:20 p.m.
German Culture
Music City Center
This session explores ways to incorporate graphic nov- ACTFL CAREER CAF
els into the literacy-oriented German classroom. Graphic E27 3, 2, 1 Launch! CI,
novels can help students acquire decoding skills and 3:30 p.m.4:20 p.m. Proficiency-Based Curriculum
offer generic forms that can be used to comprehend and Career Caf, Exhibit Halls BD, by Voces
produce extended discourse and narrative. Presenters Music City Center
will introduce graphic novels, discuss approaches, and Introducing an online CI, proficiency-based
lead sample exercises. 224 Navigating the Job Interview program designed to unite storytelling with real-
world tasks that cultivate students communica-
Presenter(s): Nels Rogers, University of Kentucky; and Negotiating an Offer for
tive abilities and intercultural understandings.
Kyung Lee Gagum, University of Arizona; Gregory Postsecondary Positions Join us for the official launch and a Q&A with a
Wolf, N Central College
From initial screenings to in-depth interviews, panel of special guest contributors. Discover how
Sponsor: AATG
job seekers need to be prepared for a range of *Nuestra historia* can help you and your district
questions and tasks. Participate in a discussion begin your journey to CI!
Applicable Language: German about what to expect and effective strategies Sponsor: Voces Digital by Teachers Discovery
for navigating the interview process and the Presenter(s): Dirk Esterline, Voces Digital by
job offer. Get your feet wet with some mock Teachers Discovery, Senor Jordan, Voces
2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
interviewing as well. Digital by Teachers Discovery, Profe Loco,
Room 214, Music City Center Voces Digital by Teachers Discovery, Shane
Presenter(s): Erin Kearney, University of New
221 Supporting the Teaching and York at Buffalo Rodriguez, Voces Digital by Teachers
Discovery
Learning of German
Learn about initiatives and share ideas and concerns Language of Presentation: English
about strategies to promote and support the teaching ACTFL COLLAB ZONE Applicable Language: Spanish
and learning of German in the U.S. Roundtable discus-
sion with representatives from the German Embassy, 3:30 p.m.3:50 p.m.
the Goethe-Institut, the Zentralstelle fr Auslandsschul- Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls BD,
wesen, the DAAD, the Austrian Bundesministerium fr Music City Center
Bildung, and the Swiss Embassy.
Presenter(s): Keith Cothrun, AATG; Matthias
225 Less Commonly Taught
Dettling, Consulate General of Switzerland; Jan Language Experts Needed
Patrick Eckendorf, German Embassy; Christoph Are you a native speaker of a less commonly
Veldhues, Goethe-Institut Washington; Gertrude taught language interested in conducting profi-
Zhao-Heissenberger, Austrian Federal Ministry of ciency testing and reviewing test materials? If so,
Education please come learn about these opportunities for
Sponsor: AATG target language experts.
Audience Level: All
Presenter(s): Julia Ruane, ACTFL

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Music City Center Music City Center
227 ACTFL Paper Presentations:
Interculturality I
E28 Using Virtual STEAM E30 STARTALK Grant Funding and
Developing a Project-based Online Intercultural
Exchange to Motivate Your Community
Exchange
Language Learning Learn how STARTALK can benefit your community How can you integrate an online intercultural exchange
Steven Cooper, a ten-year dual immersion and how to apply for STARTALK grant funding! into your curriculum as a way to promote reflection
veteran, will demonstrate how Level Up Villages STARTALK is a federally funded grant program about culture? A transatlantic exchange between U.S.
Global STEAM exchange programs motivate that supports summer K-12 language programs and French students is presented, along with data
students to employ non-native languages in real and teacher development. Our workshop will from a study of the project. Materials and detailed
world STEAM problem solving. This presentation introduce you to the STARTALK program, give you information are provided for instructors to adapt or
will include live, bilingual, interaction with guidance on how to begin the proposal writing develop their own exchanges.
teachers facing the same challenge in the Middle process, share tips of successful proposals, and
introduce you to free education resources. Presenter(s): Maryse Mijalski, University of California,
East and Latin America. Irvine
Sponsor: Level Up Village Sponsor: National Foreign Language Center and
STARTALK The Incorporation of Culture in an Introductory
Presenter(s): Katie Cook, Level Up Village, College Level Spanish Class
Steven Cooper, Level Up Village Presenter(s): Nicole Rumeau, National Foreign
This is a presentation regarding an investigation that
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Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Language Center

Audience Level: All examines practices for the incorporation ofcultural texts
Language of Presentation: English and experiences in the postsecondary foreign language
Applicable Language: Arabic, Spanish
Applicable Language: Arabic, Chinese, Korean, classroom and how thesepractices impact the attitudes
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and perceptions of students towards the inclusion of
culture inthe classroom and towards the target culture
3:30 p.m.4:20 p.m. in general.
Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls BD, 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m. Presenter(s): Ryan Boylan, Spelman College
Music City Center Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville Accounting for Epistemology in Language
Classrooms
E29 Latin for the New Millennium: 226 ACTFL Paper Presentations:
This project studied five language classrooms (across
Editor/Teacher Perspectives Research and Approaches to Khigher-ed) to better understand how instructors view
LNM is designed to reach all levels of student Instruction I and account for the production and understanding of
interest and ability and every type of learning Interdit de dire non! Using Improv Theatre in knowledge while striving for an environment which
style. Plentiful opportunities provide practice for the French Classroom supports language learning. Data will be presented
the reading approach. Oral exercises also teach from observations, interviews, and discourse analysis to
This study explores the influence of improv theatre support findings.
grammar syntax and vocabulary. Learn about the
activities on the development of oral proficiency
series genesis and the new Second Edition. Have Presenter(s): Miguel Mantero, University of Alabama
of university students in a third-semester French
your questions answered.
classroom. As an intact class, students engaged in
Sponsor: Bolchazy Carducci Publishers four spontaneous 15-minute oral activities recorded 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.
Presenter(s): Dawn LaFon, White Station High throughout the semester. Findings suggest increased Davidson Ballroom Salon A1, Music City Center
School, Donald Sprague, Bolchazy - Carducci oral proficiency and student enjoyment.
Publishers 228 Experience It! Rap Your Way to
Presenter(s): Alexandra Shaeffer, University of Iowa
Audience Level: Grades 6-12, Higher Education Personalized Language Acquisition
Language of Presentation: English The Effects of Deductive and Inductive
Approaches to Instruction Much of language is self-selected and not imitated. As
Applicable Language: Latin
such, language acquisition is a personalized experi-
The goal of this paper is to determine whether deduc-
ence, with individuals choosing their vocabulary based
tive or inductive instruction results in a more effective
on their own needs. Ownership is the operative word.
progression towards second language acquisition of
This hands-on session will fuse music with language
both first and second types of syntactical conditional
acquisition, allowing participants to create and perform
structures in Spanish.
their own L2 raps.
Presenter(s): Tanya Romero-Gonzalez, Murray State
Presenter(s): John DeMado, John DeMado Language
University
Seminars, LLC
Correction Timing: Does It Affect Teacher Oral Audience Level: All
Feedback? Language of Presentation: English
This presentation provides the results of a study Applicable Language: Non-language specific
on the effect of oral corrective feedback on Iranian
EFL students lexical stress and sentence intonation
accuracy. This presentation begins with a brief review
of research questions and will lead to methodological
considerations. Finally, the results of statistical analyses
will be provided.
Presenter(s): Hooman Saeli, University of Tennessee

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Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3, Davidson Ballroom Salon C1, Music City Center Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville
Music City Center 231 Designing for Difference: 234 Italian Paper Presentations on
229 Facilitating Written Interpersonal Advantages of the American with Interculturality II
Communication in AP World Disabilities Act Signing Italian/American Cinema: Martin
Languages American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and Scorseses Mean Streets
This session provides teachers with hands-on strategies Universal Design Principles: how can we make the most This paper looks at the sign functions in Martin
for maximizing learner performance in interpersonal of the required changes to benefit all students while Scorseses Mean Streets and how the characters
writing in AP world language courses. The presenters treasuring their diverse learning styles? Examples of insertion of Italian/American patois and Italian language
will discuss targeted learning outcomes and exam practice at different levels (K-12/higher ed) and formats (code-switching) might call for a special type of
evaluation criteria, reflect on instructional challenges, (in-class/online) will offer an opportunity to discuss this spectator to unpack the significance of Mean Streets
and share concepts and sample materials for teaching current issue. as an Italian/American film.
written interpersonal communication. Presenter(s): Giorgio Corda, University of Colorado; Presenter(s): Anthony Tamburri, Queens College/CUNY
Presenter(s): Heather Willis Allen, University of Silvia Dupont, Newton North High School Arturo Lorias Italian American Experience
Wisconsin-Madison; Deborah Reisinger, Duke Audience Level: All
This paper explores Italian writer Arturo Lorias
University Language of Presentation: English
experience among the Italian American community of
Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Non-language specific
New York when he was invited to teach at the Casa
Language of Presentation: English Italiana of Columbia University in the 1930s.
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Presenter(s): Mark Pietralunga, Florida State
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ACTFL PLENARY II 232 Mission and Achievement: Sponsor: AATI
Assessing Higher Education Foreign
3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m. Language Goals Applicable Language: Italian
Davidson Ballroom Salon B,
This session reports on a three-year project administer-
Music City Center ing more than 8,000 ACTFL proficiency tests in speaking, 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.
230 National Commission reading, and listening at three institutions sponsored Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville
by the Language Flagship Proficiency Initiative: ACTFL
on Language Learning: 235 Developing a Digital Curriculum for
results, discussion of factors contributing to proficiency,
Implementation Plan and effects of systematic testing on curriculum and Japanese Programs in Secondary
The national study of languages, Americas institutional climate. Schools
Languages: Investing in Language Education for Presenter(s): Daniel Soneson, University of Minnesota;
Exposing students to interpersonal, interpretive, and
the 21st Century, makes recommendations for Susan Gass and Paula Winke, Michigan State
presentational modes for each thematic unit is import-
moving the language agenda forward in the U.S. University; Jane Hacking, University of Utah;
ant for well-balanced language learning. This session
Commissioned by the U.S. Congress, this study is Margaret Malone, ACTFL/AELRC; Erwin Tschirner,
will discuss how to use a digital-based curriculum to
an in-depth look at where we stand as a nation University of Leipzig
create engaging activities. The pros and cons of going
in building our language capabilities. This plenary Audience Level: Higher Education
digital in the secondary school classroom will also be
will outline an implementation plan that all Language of Presentation: English
discussed.
members of the language field can embrace. Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Presenter(s): Molly Jeon, BHS North; Keiko Kuriyama,
Presenter(s): Richard Brecht, American Councils
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
for International Education; Marty Abbott, 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.
Sponsor: AATJ
ACTFL; Dan Davidson, American Councils Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville Audience Level: Grades 6-12
for International Education; William Rivers,
JNCL-NCLIS 233 A vivavoce: pronuncia e dizione Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English Presenters will illustrate how recognizing and
Applicable Language: Non-language specific reproducing Italian speech sounds correctly empower
students to master material by expressing themselves
in a more accurate way. For instructors, this session
presents opportunities on how to expose students to the Join Us at the ACTFL
real sounds and culture of Italy. Awards Ceremony
Presenter(s): Silvia Giorgini-Althoen, Wayne State
University; Antonietta Di Pietro, Florida International Everyone is invited on Friday,
University November 17, 6:30 p.m.7:30
Sponsor: AATI
Audience Level: Higher Education p.m., to attend the 2017 ACTFL
Language of Presentation: Italian Awards Ceremony in Broadway
Applicable Language: Italian Ballroom E at the Omni
Nashville. Join us in honoring
the winners of prestigious ACTFL
awards and in recognizing
ACTFL President Desa Dawson
for her service this year.

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236 AATJ Research Paper Session IV 238 The French Graphic Novel: 240 Teaching Modern Greek as a
Effects of Performance-based Achievement Language, Culture and Feminism Heritage Language in Pre-K 16
Testing on Oral Proficiency Do you want to keep students interested? This session Classrooms
This presentation introduces the computer-assisted will explore the world of two French graphic novels: Les This interactive session will focus on the teaching
Performance-Based Achievement Test (PBAT). A Passagers du Vent and Aya de Yopougon, both based of Modern Greek as an HL in Pre-K 16 classrooms.
quasi-experimental study was conducted to examine in Africa. Teaching via the graphic novel is an emerging Examples will be provided from different contexts,
the efficacy of the test for enhancing oral proficiency trendvery appealing to Millennials! Participants will proficiency levels, and mixed classroom environments.
of Japanese learners. Results indicate that PBAT is leave with ideas on how to implement the graphic novel Participants will share their own experiences and work
a viable alternative with many advantages over the at all levels. collaboratively to differentiate innovative lesson plans
traditional paper-and-pencil test. Presenter(s): Florence Abad Turner, University of with HL students in mind.
Presenter(s): Mariko Wei, Atsushi Fukada, Saori Tennessee Presenter(s): Maria Kaliambou, Yale University; Maria
Houston, and Mayu Miyamoto, Purdue University Sponsor: African-American Students SIG Katradis, George Mason University; Ismini Michail,
An Automatic Evaluation System of L2 Oral Audience Level: Higher Education Hellenic Education Center
Simultaneous Reproduction Tasks Language of Presentation: English Sponsor: Modern Greek SIG
Applicable Language: French Audience Level: All
An automatic evaluation system of L2 oral simultaneous
reproduction tasks was developed using a new Language of Presentation: English
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algorithm. This system can reduce the manual scoring 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m. Applicable Language: Other
burden and potentially be expanded to a system that Music Row 3, Omni Nashville
assesses the oral tasks of multiple languages. The 239 ACTFL Heritage Languages SIG 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.
experimental results confirm the improvement of Room 101A, Music City Center
measurement accuracy compared to traditional systems. Session I
Why Students Opt Out of Their Own Heritage 241 ACTFL Immersion SIG Business
Presenter(s): Yutaka Yamauchi, Tokyo International
University; Nobuaki Minematsu, University of Tokyo Languages? Meeting
Creating Japanese Reading Proficiency Test This presentation analyzes the choices heritage During the business meeting, the SIG Immersion will
Items Using ACTFL Guidelines language (HL) learners make when enrolling in language review some of the most relevant issues that have
Creating valid assessment items for reading proficiency courses by comparing data on those who take courses occurred in the field and the future events to be held.
has long posed a challenge for foreign language in their own HL and those who dont. The data for this Elections for new officers, the structure of the SIG, as
teachers. This project presents a specific process for study come from a survey of 1,756 students taking well as future events of the SIG-Immersion will be also
designing test items to validly assess reading profi- language courses at 101 community colleges across 33 addressed.
ciency in Japanese based on ACTFL guidelines. Ways to states in the U.S. Presenter(s): Maria Luisa Spicer-Escalante, Utah State
select passages and create appropriate comprehension Presenter(s): Eric Ketcham, CUNY Graduate Center; University; Marybeth Fuller, Washington County
tasks will be discussed. Alex Funk, Center for Integrated Language School District
Presenter(s): Shinsuke Tsuchiya, Brigham Young Communities, CUNY Graduate Center; Tomonori
University Nagano, LaGuardia Community College, the CUNY 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.
Sponsor: AATJ Heterogeneity of Early Language Experiences Room 101B, Music City Center
Applicable Language: Japanese and Heritage Language Literacy
242 ACTFL Language Learning for
This presentation will discuss diverse early language
3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m. experiences among Chinese heritage language learners Children SIG Business Meeting and
Music Row 1, Omni Nashville and their relationship to literacy development among Presentation
collegiate heritage students. The presentation will shed
237 Building Dynamic and Effective light on heritage language literacy instruction based on
The LLC SIG officers will discuss current SIG opportu-
nities for members, such as travel grants, research and
Presentational Speaking Skills learners prior oral and print language backgrounds.
pedagogy grants, webinars, and awards for members.
The presentational mode is a critical area of devel- Presenter(s): Haomin Zhangand Keiko Koda, Carnegie They will also facilitate a discussion on current trends
opment for language learners, but is often limited in Mellon University in research for young language learners and how this
practice to oral presentations dreaded by learners. This Czech Heritage Language Education in the U.S. affects teachers and students. A presentation on how to
session will present examples from Arabic business, and Europe begin strong FLES programs will follow. Beverages will
journalism, and debate classes to help participants This paper will describe the current state of Czech be provided.
design their own activities that are practical, engaging, heritage language (HL) education in the U.S. and Europe
and task-focused.
From Research to Reality: How to Start a
and examine the degree of institutionalization of these Language Program in Your District
Presenter(s): David DiMeoand Lhousseine Guerwane, programs. The paper will provide an overview of the
Superintendent Earl F. Metzler and FLES Consultant
Western Kentucky University types and sizes of programs and their length, and will
Elizabeth Metzler will explain how to take the concept
Sponsor: Arabic SIG compare the programs in the U.S. to those in Europe.
of a Foreign Language in Elementary School (FLES) from
Audience Level: Higher Education Presenter(s): Marta McCabe, Czech and Slovak School research to reality. The presentation will cover how to
Language of Presentation: English of NC get a community to embrace and appreciate an FLES
Applicable Language: Arabic Sponsor: Heritage Languages SIG program.
Presenter(s): Earl Metzler, New Hampshire
Department of Education

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243 Bridging Contemporary and 246 Peer Writing Feedback Sessions that 248 The Complex Process of L2
Traditional Chinese Language and Work Acquisition and Performance
Culture via Film For feedback to be effective, it needs to be focused, Building Intercultural Competence in Advanced
Modern films can be good resources to teach ancient understood and applied. This presentation introduces Level Chinese Classrooms
stories, philosophy and classical language in Chinese a four-step approach to peer feedback sessions that This presentation is about teaching culture in the
classes. The panelists will feature creative approaches helps students generate, understand, and apply advanced level classroom. By using the process model
to using the films: The Wedding Banquet, Hero, Mulan, targeted feedback. This approach can be adapted to any of intercultural competence by Deardorff, it discusses
Our Times, Yi Yi, and others, and will show how their language and can incorporate any linguistic or rhetorical strategies that can be used to develop requisite
content is indeed useful to students studying modern feature for any writing assignment. attitudes and teach knowledge and comprehension. It
Chinese language and culture. Presenter(s): Jodie Sakaguchi, Mid-Pacific Institute focuses on students transition from cultural awareness
Presenter(s): Adam Ross, Chinese American Audience Level: Grades 6-12 to competence.
International School; Yea-Fen Chen, Indiana Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Xinyi Wu, University of Pennsylvania
University; Yiwen Liu, National Taiwan Normal Applicable Language: ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL
Effects of Text Type and Task Difficulty on L2
University Chinese Speaking Performance
Sponsor: CLASS 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.
This study investigates the effect of task difficulty
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Room 102B, Music City Center
on complexity, accuracy and fluency in Chinese L2
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247 Integrating French Multimedia learners speaking performance caused by text types. A
trade-off effect is found especially between complexity
Resources in Class: Teach French
and accuracy. Increasing task difficulty triggers better
3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m. with TV5MONDE performance in complexity, but not in accuracy and
Room 101D, Music City Center Participants will learn to increase their students fluency.
244 Keeping Up the Motivation for French language skills and cultural awareness with the Presenter(s): Rachel Yu Liu, Brigham Young University
complimentary, multimedia platform, Teach French Why the Fluctuation? Understanding the
Middle School Chinese Immersion with TV5MONDE. Dedicated to French teachers, the Complex Process of L2 Acquisition
Students platform offers comprehensive pedagogic resources
based on TV5MONDEs programming, ranging from films This study investigates the development of Chinese as
Why is it so challenging for many Chinese immersion a second language (L2) through the quantitative and
programs to keep middle school students motivated, and international news to documentaries.
qualitative analysis of 20 learners oral production over
engaged, and interested in learning Chinese at a higher Presenter(s): Valentin Moisanand Natalie Warren, a semester. Under the framework of the Complexity The-
level? What can we do to foster high interest of learning TV5MONDE USA; Karl Cogard, Embassy of France ory, this research reveals the trajectory and influential
Chinese? This session will share stories of success Audience Level: All factors of L2 acquisition and sheds light on pedagogical
and challenges, and provide a platform for meaningful Language of Presentation: French practices.
conversation. Applicable Language: French
Presenter(s): Mingzhe Zhengand Jie Liu, Michigan
Presenter(s): Kevin Chang, Chinese American State University
International School Sponsor: CLTA
Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Higher Education
Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese
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245 Into, Through & Beyond:
Instructional Strategies for
Developing Literacy
This session shares classroom-proven activities to
exemplify how to incorporate literacy development
strategies into 21st century teaching and learning
classrooms. It will provide new insights and practical
ideas and share tools that can be used to enhance and
measure learners literacy skills and overall academic Become an OPI Tester
performance.
Presenter(s): Ying Jin, Fremont Union High School Join the distinguished network of certified ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
District; Zoey Liu, Fremont High School (OPI) Testers who are recognized with training and mastery in highly
Sponsor: CLASS
advanced language assessment concepts and skills. Learn about the six steps
Language of Presentation: Chinese to certification. Email opicert@actfl.org for more information or visit ACTFL
Applicable Language: Chinese Central.

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249 Classroom-based Assessment and 252 Using Videos to Optimize the 255 Standards-based Grading with
Placement Test Design Online Component of a Flipped Culture at the Core
Starting College, Quitting Chinese: Language Classroom Are you looking for a way to give students meaningful
Learning in the Freshman Year This presentation focuses on two ways of incorporating feedback on their performance? In this session present-
This presentation reports on a 10-month study videos to enhance the online component of a flipped ers will describe the work in their district to develop
examining Chinese learners transition into postsecond- classroom: the Lightboard technology for grammar accurate rubrics for effective feedback for a variety of
ary education. All focal students had studied Chinese instruction, and Playposit for listening comprehension. languages in grades 1-12. They will share assessment
in high school and intended to continue in college. As In addition, student learning outcomes and feedback practices that focus on language proficiency as well as
they all quit Chinese in their freshman year, the findings will be shared, followed by an open discussion on best interculturality.
illuminate institutional challenges for students to practices. Please bring your laptop to fully participate in Presenter(s): James Wildmanand Sarah Lindstrom,
continue Chinese learning. this session. Glastonbury Public Schools
Presenter(s): Hsuan-Ying Liu, University of North Presenter(s): Patricia Scarampi, Aude Raymond, and Audience Level: All
Dakota; Wenhao Diao, University of Arizona Christiane Rey, Northwestern University Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: Higher Education Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Chinese Placement Test Design and
Implementation Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: French 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.
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from high school are entering colleges. How to help
them find the class that best serves their learning 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m. 256 Critical Thinking at the Core:
needs? The answer starts with proper placement. This Room 104C, Music City Center
Fostering Communication and
paper will report on the design and implementation of 253 Developing Learning Pathways
the placement test for assessing such students, as well Engagement
as the challenges. Using Can Do Statements + Critical thinking is fundamental to 21st century success,
Presenter(s): Hong Jiang, Northwestern University Backward Design but many teachers overlook its essential role in develop-
Sponsor: CLTA Calling all faithful Can Do statement teachers: this is ing linguistic proficiency and intercultural competence.
Audience Level: Higher Education the next step! Guided by the three goal areas of Stage 1 This session offers practical ways to transform typical
Applicable Language: Chinese Backward Design, simple Can Do statements evolve into classroom activities at beginning levels into cognitively
learning goals framing performance tasks and forming challenging tasks that develop linguistic and cultural
3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m. an effective learning progression. Participants gain a capacity.
Room 103C, Music City Center deeper understanding of functional goals by exploring Presenter(s): Bethany Daniel, District of Columbia
Stage 1 & the Can Dos. Public Schools; Cherice Montgomery, Brigham Young
250 Pedagogical Grammar: Back to the University
Presenter(s): Greta Lundgaard, Independent Consultant
Basics Audience Level: All Audience Level: All
This panel presents applications of Chinese linguistic
research to Chinese language classroom teaching.
The three topics are: Can the verb kan always be
replicated? About shi bu shi and dui bu dui, and the 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.
use of dou when it doesnt mean all. Room 104D, Music City Center Room 106A, Music City Center
Presenter(s): Nansong Huang, University of Southern
254 From Anxiety-producing 257 Active Reading Strategies to Reach
California; Baozhang He, College of the Holy Cross;
to Confidence-building: AP Proficiency Targets #Lead with
Wenze Hu, U.S. Naval Academy
Sponsor: CLTA Re-experiencing Assessment NCSSFL
Audience Level: Higher Education Reading should be an active, highly engaging endeavor.
Most language testing is communicative in name but
Language of Presentation: Chinese Experience how to turn reading difficult and authentic
not in practice. This session examines how to develop
Applicable Language: Chinese texts into a critical link in the communicative classroom,
and implement a performance-driven assessment model
inspired by ACTFLs Can-Do Statements. This model empowering you and your students as purposeful
3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m. provides a more realistic and engaging framework for readers. Maximize engagement and support pre-AP, AP,
Room 104A, Music City Center evaluating course and programmatic learning outcomes. and secondary Dual Immersion proficiency goals through
these strategies.
251 Reflections on Creating Voc/zes, a Presenter(s): Charles Nagleand Stacey Weber-Feve,
Iowa State University Presenter(s): Jill Landes-Lee and Lucia Rubio,
University-level Language Podcast University of Utah
Presenters will reflect on their first year producing the Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Spanish and Portuguese language podcast Voc/zes. Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English
This weekly podcast was designed to support language Applicable Language: Spanish
learning, in particular listening, increase cultural
awareness and create a sense of community between
the University of Minnesota and the Twin Cities.
Presenter(s): Stephanie Andersonand Elizabeth Lake,
University of Minnesota

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258 48 Hours in Your Town: Real-world 261 Ive Found the Perfect #AuthRes... 264 Intrinsic Motivation for the Apathetic
Project-based Language Learning But How Do I Use it in Class? Language Learner
(PBLL) in the Novice Spanish Class Teachers spend lots of time searching for great This session will explore the psychology behind various
Project-based language learning (PBLL) helps learners Authentic Resources but how can those #AuthRes be factors at play in student apathy in the World Language
create real products using real language to connect most effectively used in class? Come find out how to classroom. Asking students to take risks is something
with real people. This session explores a project which use pre-reading/viewing strategies to prepare students most teachers do not consider when planning. Come
transforms a novice My City unit into a Spanish to successfully interact with an #AuthRes, as well as explore strategies for attaining higher levels of
learning experience that builds on comprehensible input design multiple instructional episodes to make sure engagement to foster meaningful and successful
to empower students to showcase their home city to students get the most out of it. learning experiences for any student.
the world. Presenter(s): John Cadena; Jennifer Aranda, Johnson Presenter(s): Annie Tyner, Organic World Language/
Presenter(s): Shannon Norquist, Barrington Christian High School-NEISD Konocti Unified School District
Academy; Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell, Musicuentos Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Audience Level: All
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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Room 106C, Music City Center 262 Save Time: Start Using Proficiency 265 Grow a Spine! A Bookless Answer
259 Be the Change! Developing Assessments to Changing Times
Empathy Through Language The presenter will share student-friendly proficiency When textbook technology cant keep up with the
Learning guidelines, convert proficiency levels to a grade, and pace of the classroom, maybe its time to throw out
show how scores will be consistent among teachers. the textbook and look at technology already at our
The power of human connection is the teachers single Participants will be AMAZED at how much faster fingertips. Learn from two teachers offering both French
greatest tool in cultivating a community of caring they can assess student progress and how students and Spanish perspectives on best practices with the
leaders of tomorrow. Ditch the textbook for a framework understanding of their language acquisition and latest technology tools.
that allows students to uncover grammar and build development grows. Presenter(s): Katherine Lippsand Bayard Nielsen,
language skills as they engage in activities promoting
Presenter(s): MaryLee Belanger-Gonzales and Olga Notre Dame High School
openness, understanding and empathy. Watch your
Tovar, Mary D. Bradford High School Audience Level: Grades 6-12
community connect and strengthen.
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Language of Presentation: English
Presenter(s): Samara Spielberg, Hunter College; Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Camilla Iturralde, Allen-Stevenson School Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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266 Mapping Culture in the Language
3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m. 263 Biliteracy and Interculturality Classroom and Beyond
Room 107AB, Music City Center Integrating the Immersion Journey This session examines the ways in which Geographical
260 Stations: Review and Practice with Wondering how to meet the demands of immersion Information System technology can be used as a tool to
Technology Tools teaching while also fostering interculturality? This provide a deeper level of visualization and analysis to
session will help participants create meaningful explore the cultural, social and geographical makeup of
In this session, we will be showcasing the use of tech- cross-curricular and cross-cultural content connections a city and its applications to the language classroom.
nology to engage students in review/practice sessions. through high impact integration strategies enhancing Presenter(s): S. Terrasi, University of Washington;
Students will utilize multiple features and applications content learning, biliteracy, intercultural competence Andre Schuezte, Tulane University
on the iPad all the while developing a digital portfolio. and connections to target countries. Audience Level: Higher Education
Presenter(s): Lilibeth Galueand Jeremy Shaw, Greene Presenter(s): Beatrix Preusse-Burr, Fairfax County Language of Presentation: English
County Schools Public Schools Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8

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267 The Neuropsychology of Best 270 Methods Online: Purpose, 273 Full Contact Language Learning
Practices: Classroom Activity and Audience, Content, Performance Participants will experience the tremendous power of
Brain Function This session addresses the development of an online movement and activity as an aid to language acquisition
teaching methods course. Students need to meet though a number of fun, interactive experiences.
Neurophysiological approaches to second language Teachers will come away with fresh new ideas that
acquisition (SLA) are nascent, but recent studies provide certification or endorsement requirements for degree
programs. State/district supervisors of teachers who they can personalize and use in their classrooms come
substantive advances in understanding SLA. This Monday morning.
presentation reviews current research and examines the participate and faculty whose students return to their
campuses will gain information on scope, delivery, and Presenter(s): Tom Carlson, Kelowna Secondary School
relationships between classroom activities and brain
content of the course. Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12
function. The focus is on how best practices provide
Presenter(s): June Phillips, Professor Emeritus, Language of Presentation: English
greater cognitive results in learners.
Weber State University; Teresa Bell, Brigham Young Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Presenter(s): Stayc Dubravac, University of Kentucky
Audience Level: All University
Audience Level: Administration 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.
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274 Valuing Multilingualism: Policy and
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268 Flip it, Blend it, Distribute it! A Globalization brings increasing linguistic diversity to
271 Publishing Your Research in ACTFLs
Model for Teacher Training Today our neighborhoods. This talk explores the concept
Foreign Language Annals of multilingualism, arguing that it is a valuable and
The idea that distributed practice is more effective than
massed practice is well researched. This session shares The Editor, Managing Editor, and representatives of fascinating resource for everyone which should be
findings and practical examples from an innovative the Editorial Board of Foreign Language Annals will nurtured and supported. Drawing on a wide range of
12-week training program for new language instructors describe the journals goals, review the expectations projects and resources, it argues for the development of
that combines distributed and blended approaches to for manuscripts submitted to the journal, and suggest coherent languages in education policies not only at the
provide necessary knowledge and skills to teachers in strategies for transforming a dissertation or conference national and local levels, but also in schools.
their first year of service. presentation into a scholarly paper. Presenter(s): Terry Lamb, University of Westminster,
Presenter(s): Eva Szabo, Foreign Service Institute Presenter(s): Anne Nerenz, Eastern Michigan UK,
Audience Level: All University; Joann Hammadou Sullivan, University of Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: English Rhode Island; Luke Plonsky, Georgetown University Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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269 Maximize World Language 275 Intercultural Communicative
Experiences Through Storytelling Competence (ICC) Leading with
272 Preparing Students for the AP Latin
This session highlights the value and the instructional
Culture
Analytical Essay
outcome of storytelling as it relates to world language Learners gain language proficiency and intercultural
education. It also introduces language teachers to Preparing students for the analytical essay of the AP communicative competence (ICC) allowing them to serve
effective strategies for utilizing storytelling to enhance Latin exam can be challenging. This session will provide as mediators between cultures and build relationships
students language and cultural experiences. Finally, it concrete examples of how to interpret the scoring through target language communication. The presenters
provides teachers with unit plans at multiple proficiency guidelines and how they are applied to the AP Reading. will demonstrate curricular activities that use the target
levels. Participants will also explore the relationship between language to foster student knowledge and the skills
the passages and creating an argument. necessary for ICC development.
Presenter(s): Nabila Hammami and Nawf Abou-dib,
Dearborn Public Schools; Rafef Saed, AIMS Inc. Presenter(s): Jonathan Master, Emory University Presenter(s): Manuela Wagner, University of
Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Connecticut; Paula Garrett-Rucks, Georgia
Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English State University; Aleidine Moeller, University of
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Latin Nebraska-Lincoln
Audience Level: All

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276 Collecting and Offering Feedback 279 Creating a Plan for After-School 282 Please Dont Gender Me!
to Move Forward Elementary World Language Strategies for Inclusive Language
Feedback moves students forward when the loop Programs Instruction
between instructor and student is clearly articulated and No money for an elementary world languages program? Gendered language structures create situations in
consistent. This session explores critical practices for No problem! This session will focus on how two which students are being gendered according to rigid
collecting and offering feedback that support students different school districts created an after-school world gender binaries, which may jeopardize the classroom
while they are learning. Specific attention is given to the languages program for elementary schools. Participants as a Safe Space for all students. This session asks how
concept of microfeedback using technology. will learn how to create and implement these types of these gendered notions can be addressed and explores
Presenter(s): Bobby Hobgood, University of North programs. strategies for language instruction that promote an
Carolina at Charlotte Presenter(s): Ryan Smith, Washoe County School inclusive environment.
Audience Level: All District; Christina Gilliland, Williamson County Presenter(s): Angineh Djavadghazaryans, University
Language of Presentation: English Schools of California, Santa Barbara; Pascale LaFountain,
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Montclair State University; Nicola Townend,
Language of Presentation: English University of Toronto Schools (UTS)
3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m. Applicable Language: Non-language specific Sponsor: AATG
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277 Tasks and Communicating in the
Room 209B, Music City Center Applicable Language: German
Comprehensible Input Classroom
Lesson plans that force students to stop thinking about
280 Beyond the Shoulder Partner: 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.
language and instead use it are possible and even Proficiency Through Cooperative Room 212, Music City Center
easy using task-based lesson planning! Presenters will Groups
demonstrate how they added tasks to their Comprehen-
283 Integrating Social Justice and
sible Input lessons to make them even more meaningful Cooperative groups allow students to take ownership Teaching Syrian
and compelling. of their learning, build positive relationships with their
peers, and hold each other to higher expectations as An understanding of social justice issues is integral
Presenter(s): Miriam Patrick, Rachel Ash, and to intercultural learning about the situation and
they track their own proficiency growth. Participants
Robert Patrick, Parkview High School; Keith Toda, representation of Syrian refugees. Presentations
will be provided with strategies that allow students of
Brookwood High School introduce examples of successful strategies for material
all levels to work together to increase their proficiency
Audience Level: All selection, integration, implementation, and assessment;
across all modes.
Language of Presentation: English including authentic materials, innovative initiatives, and
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Presenter(s): Mercedes Kochand Ryan Rockaitis, community-engaged learning.
Deerfield High School
Audience Level: All Presenter(s): Magdalena Tarnawska Senel, UCLA;
3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m. Viktoria Harms, University of Alabama; Jaclyn
Room 208B, Music City Center Applicable Language: Non-language specific Kurash, University of Pittsburgh; Carolin Mueller,
Ohio State University
278 Building Something from Nothing:
Sponsor: AATG
A Context-based, Communicative 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.
Room 210, Music City Center Language of Presentation: English
Classroom
Build target language from scratch with these strategies
281 Maintaining, Not Resuscitating, Applicable Language: German
for a contextual, communicative classroom. Learn how Great German Programs
to move interpersonal speaking from practice to the cen-
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Successful, dynamic German programs are strategically Room 213, Music City Center
tral purpose of the class from day one of level one. Build designed and crafted, attracting the positive attention of
community, increase motivation, and engage students local and greater communities. They have connections 284 German Heritage Language Schools
in tracking their own growth with standards-based across the curriculum and between instructors from
instructional design.
in the U.S.: Filling a Gap
K-16+. Presenters will guide the participants through
Presenter(s): Courtney Cochran, Van Buren High School proactive advocacy strategies to maintain strong Germans still represent the largest U.S. ethnicity.
Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 programs. Children of German newcomers to the U.S., of
Language of Presentation: English German-Americans and others attend German
Presenter(s): Kathy Fegely, Antietam School District; HL-schools. This session will illustrate the uniqueness
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Anthony Jannotta, Hempfield School District; and viability of HL programs, their creative approaches,
Thomas Lovik, Michigan State University; Rosmarie and strategies to use when a separation between HL
Morewedge, State University of New York; Rebecca and traditional language teaching may not be possible.
Shertzer
Sponsor: AATG Presenter(s): Renate Ludanyi, Western Ct State Univ;
Audience Level: All Sigrid Belluz, Deutsche Schule Charlotte; Heike
Language of Presentation: English Haddenbrock, German Language School Cleveland;
Applicable Language: German Jo Sanders, Rilke Schule
Sponsor: AATG

3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.

Room 214, Music City Center ACTFL UNCON I 4:30 p.m.5:20 p.m.
285 The ABCs of Creating and Using 4:00 p.m.5:30 p.m. Music City Center
Authentic Materials Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls BD, E31 Easily Differentiate Learning for
The use of authentic materials is essential for students Music City Center
Your Students Using AI
success and communicative competence. Too often
288 A 90-minute, Unconventional Ponddy Chinese Smart Textbooks enable teachers
teachers shy away from using real world material
because they fear that it is too difficult for their Approach to Learning to easily create and customize curriculum from
students. In this session, participants will gain a better (K-12 Edition) beginning to post AP. The Artificial Intelligence
understanding of how to make authentic materials engine automatically tailors learning for each
Want to discuss current hot topics in language student with real-time tracking and game-based
accessible to all levels of learners.
education in a more intimate setting? Do you exercises. Simply drag and drop interactive
Presenter(s): Debra Mol, Ramstein AB Germany; have an experience with an emerging technology
Angelika Becker, Carmel High School; Susan Carson, multi-media learning modules from our library for
to share? Have an innovative idea in need of in-class or blended learning instruction.
John Hardin High School; Linda Zins-Adams, feedback? Or, do you simply enjoy professional
Archbishop Moeller High School conversations that evolve organically? Come Sponsor: Ponddy Education Inc.
Sponsor: AATG join like-minded educators in this unconference Presenter(s): Yujen Lien, e-Learning
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 model for professional learning that is completely Development Center, Franz Chen, Ponddy
Language of Presentation: English driven by participants and structured to engage Education
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Applicable Language: German language educators in areas in which they Audience Level: All
wish to gain and contribute knowledge. Unlike Language of Presentation: English
4:00 p.m.5:30 p.m. traditional conference programming, this session Applicable Language: Chinese
Acoustic, Omni Nashville has no scheduled speakers or predetermined
content. Instead, a facilitator leads participants
286 AAUSC Spanish & Portuguese in a brainstorm of hot topics for discussion,
Sector Meeting 4:30 p.m.5:20 p.m.
identifies the most popular, and establishes a
schedule of three rounds of sessions that take Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls BD,
the form of informal conversations at breakout Music City Center
ACTFL COLLAB ZONE room tables. Participants at each table share the E32 Blended Learning: 5 Steps to
responsibility for discussing the table topic. You
may enter or leave a discussion at any time. Doing It Well
4:00 p.m.4:50 p.m.
Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls BD, Presenter(s): Noah Geisel, University of More and more courses are being designed for
Colorado Denver blended learning environments. Lets examine
Music City Center
how traditional classroom content is moving
287 Using Conversation Builder online, and what resources will allow students
for Practice and Assessment in to experience the target language at their own
Any Language ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE pace. This session will also demonstrate how
you can focus face-to-face time on meaningful
MINI-BYTE
Get hands-on experience using ACTFLs new Con- interaction.
versation Builder web tool to create interpersonal Sponsor: Cengage Learning
tasks for learners to use to practice conversation 4:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Presenter(s): Kimberly Jansma, UCLA
strategies (See aapplcb.actfl.org). Design, record, Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls BD,
compress and publish your tasks. Then assign Music City Center Language of Presentation: English
tasks to your students and provide written or
289 Cell Phones Communicative Applicable Language: French
oral feedback. Attendees with iPhones or iPads,
consider downloading the free app Compress. Engagement of Language
Presenter(s): Tony Smithand James Monk, Learners
ACTFL Cell phones are for communicating, right? So
why not capitalize on that in the world language
classroom? Stop by this session to explore
productive ways touse cell phones with your
students.
School

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290 ACTFL Paper Presentations: 291 ACTFL Paper Presentations:
Research and Writing Pedagogy Standards-based Instructional
E33 World Language Proficiency +
A Process and Product Analysis of Second Design
ACTFL Certification =
Language Collaborative Writing College Students Perceptions of Integrated
College/Career Readiness This study investigates the processes, products, and Performance Assessments
With rising higher education costs and a com- student perceptions of collaborative writing in a univer- This research presentation will focus on the results
petitive job market, students are thinking about sity-level Spanish course. Preliminary results suggest of an empirical study on students perceptions of
college selection and employment opportunities collaboration leads to language learning and higher Integrated Performance Assessments implemented in
sooner than ever before. This 50-minute, inter- quality texts. Pedagogical implications for designing beginning level college Spanish courses. The presenters
active workshop will help language instructors activities that facilitate the collaborative writing process will share information regarding the research site, study
guide bilingual and multilingual learners on the will be discussed. participants, IPA design, results and conclusions.
many benefits and opportunities for college Presenter(s): Brian Olovson, University of Iowa
placement and career paths. Presenter(s): Laura Levi Altstaedterand Magali Krosl,
The Impact of Form-focused Translation on East Carolina University
Sponsor: Language Testing International, Inc Writing Skills
Presenter(s): Gitti Lindner, Language Testing Teaching Spanish Through Literature and
International, Inc
This empirical study explores the pedagogical use of Theater: A Didactic Proposal
form-focused translation and its impact on writing skills
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Audience Level: All This session presents a series of creative exercises that
in French. The collected data show that form-focused align with the Standards for Foreign Language Learning.
translation not only significantly improves the accurate Participants will analyze ways in which creative writing
use of target structures in writing tasks, but also fosters and drama enhance foreign language acquisition in
the use of more complex structures. projects that stimulate students creativity and linguistic
Presenter(s): Charles Mignot, Tulane University competence in the target language.
4:30 p.m.5:20 p.m. Task Repetition, Written Corrective Feedback, Presenter(s): Abella-Padron Dayam, Ave Maria
Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls BD, and the Learning of Korean University; Elaine Vilar Madruga, Writer
Music City Center The study examined the effects of written feedback High Proficiency Oral Skills in the Advanced
E34 Engaging Input to Foster during collaborative writing tasks as students repeated Language Classroom
the same task (i.e., facebook posting) twice in university The presenter, an OPI certified tester, will introduce
Critical Thinking in level Korean classes. The results are discussed in light methods to achieve the language proficiency at an
Intermediate Spanish of the role of task repetition and written corrective Advanced level Mid in ACTFL OPI standards in her
feedback during collaborative writing on Korean fourth year language course. News articles are used
The intermediate language class is ideal for the
language development. as the main materials for the class and movies are
development of critical thinking. With plenty of
topics available, well look at how to selectively Presenter(s): YouJin Kim, Georgia State University; also used to enrich students cultural awareness and
choose enriching input with a variety of texts and Bumyong Choi, Emory University; Sujeong Choi; knowledge of modern history.
registers, in order to create output opportunities Sanghee Kang, Gwangmyeongbuk High School, Presenter(s): Bomi Oh, Arizona State University
that cultivate students intercultural competence Korea; Binna Kim and Hyunae Yun, Emory University
to make them better thinkers. 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Sponsor: McGraw Hill Education Davidson Ballroom Salon A1, Music City Center
Presenter(s): Virginia Adam-Lifante, University
of California, Ana Perez-Gironez, Wesland 292 A ti te toca: Games Arent Just for
University Review, Theyre for Learning, Too
Audience Level: All
Its your turn to play during this interactive session
that shows participants how games in the classroom
can effectively introduce new material and promote
interpersonal skills. Participants will see the games in
action as they learn a new language through repurposed
familiar games and new games that they can add to
Recharge and Connect in the Social Media Lounge their toolboxes.
Presenter(s): Bryanna Fenton; Laura Bridges-Pereira,
The ACTFL Convention features a Social Media Lounge in the World Tampa Preparatory School
Languages Expo (Exhibit Halls BD, Music City Center) as a place for Audience Level: Grades 6-12
people to relax, connect, and recharge. The lounge will feature a constant Applicable Language: Non-language specific
@ACTFL17 Twitter feed, charging stations so attendees can juice up
their mobile devices, and a comfortable sitting area to get online or talk
with friends face-to-face. Also offered on Friday and Saturday are quick,
30-minute Mini-byte-sessions on topics such as: Whats Trending, LangTalks,
iOS Apps for All 3 Modes of Communication, and more.

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Music City Center 297 Engaging Your Students with Social 299 ePortfolios: Plan, Manage, Reflect
293 Engaging Activities for All Learners Justice-Driven Lessons and Present Your Goals in Teaching
Need some strategies for teaching your own target The presenters will share model socialjustice-driven Arabic
language? Come to this session and participate in more lessons with Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) ePortfolios can provide a means for assessment based
than 25 engaging activities that will enhance your created during the CLTA Summer Seminar. In addition, on evidence of an individuals growth over time. It pro-
students learning experience and provide you with practical tips, effective ways to utilize authentic vides a view into the individuals mind and capabilities,
ideas for reaching and teaching all your students. A materials to enhance learners 21st century skills and as well as the teaching and learning environment. In
handout with all activities will be given to participants. challenges will be discussed. this presentation, the presenter will share the students
Presenter(s): Janel Lafond-Paquin, Rogers High School Presenter(s): Mio Nishimura, Alisal High School; ePortfolios in Arabic using Wordpress blogs and iBooks
Audience Level: All Michelle Lupisan, North Salinas High School Author.
Language of Presentation: English Sponsor: AATJ Presenter(s): Mimi Melkonian; Brunswick School
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Language of Presentation: Japanese Language of Presentation: English
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. Applicable Language: Japanese Applicable Language: Arabic
Davidson Ballroom Salon C1, Music City Center
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
294 Troubling Gender and Sexuality 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
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Norms in the Classroom
298 AATJ Research Paper Session V 300 Behind the Scenes: Film to
Heteronormativity, with its strict gender and sexual
roles, is often present within the school environment, Developing Literacy Skills in Japanese with Interpret and Practice Intercultural
thus marginalizing groups which do not adhere to its Reading While Listening
Competency
normative ideals. This presentation will discuss how Reading While Listening (RWL) is an efficient way to
a queer approach to world language education can promote reading practice outside of the classroom Authentic film resources provide meaningful contexts
provide a space in which normative notions of gender and develop aural-written verification, especially for that engage students before, during, and after for
and sexuality may be challenged. beginning level language learners. This study found interactions, both interpersonally and between their
Presenter(s): James Coda, University of Georgia that introducing books with RWL is an effective way to cultures and la francophonie. Investigate and create
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 improve reading accuracy and fluency, such as reading film-based thematic units that lead to communication
Language of Presentation: English speed. and a deeper understanding and application of
Applicable Language: Non-language specific intercultural competencies.
Presenter(s): Makiko Fukudaand Erina Romanowich,
University of Texas San Antonio Presenter(s): Rebekah Rankin, Lexington High School
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. Sponsor: Film (Cinema) SIG
Encoding English Words into Katakana: Harder
Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville for Learners Than We Think?
295 Teaching Italian Pronunciation to This paper investigates Japanese language learners Applicable Language: French
encoding skill from English words into katakana
American Students loanwords. In the experiment, subjects were asked to
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This session instructs teachers of Italian on ways to vocalize katakana representations of English words.
improve their students pronunciation and overcome Based on the common strategies employed by the learn- Music Row 3, Omni Nashville
phonetic interference. ers, effective katakana instruction will be discussed. 301 K-16 Language and Heritage
Presenter(s): Cristiana Thielmann, Depauw University Presenter(s): Yumiko Tashiro, Kenyon College Students Partner for Social Justice
Sponsor: AATI Functional and Orthographic Written Errors by
Audience Level: All
and Equity
L2 Japanese Learners
Language of Presentation: Italian Discover an innovative curriculum, created as a class
Written productions were collected from 140 first-year project, that culminates in a civic engagement workshop
and 35 second-year second language Japanese designed and led by university language learners for
learners. Common errors included difficulties with kanji underrepresented bilingual and bicultural secondary
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. forms, verb conjugations, okurigana, and selecting students. Leave with a plan for forming strategic K-16
Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville correct interrogative phrases. Longitudinal data are used partnerships and a framework to develop a similar
296 Italian Paper Presentations on to highlight areas for pedagogical focus for learners workshop.
from different L1s.
Research I Presenter(s): Jamie Fitzpatrickand Amy Hornby Uribe,
Presenter(s): Katherine Martin, Southern Illinois Winona State University
The Use of Machine Translation in Foreign University; Noriyasu Li, University of Pittsburgh Sponsor: Heritage Languages SIG
Language Writing Sponsor: AATJ Audience Level: All
This paper gives an overview of a study that observed Applicable Language: Japanese Language of Presentation: English
and analyzed the use of Machine Translation (MT), Applicable Language: Non-language specific
i.e. Google Translate, and translation in the foreign
language classroom from both a student and a teacher
perspective.
Presenter(s): Consuelo Riso, James Madison
University
Sponsor: AATI

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Music Row 4, Omni Nashville Room 101B, Music City Center Room 101E, Music City Center
302 From Scratch: How to Roll Out a 304 ACTFL Research SIG Business 307 Effective Self/Peer Reflection Using
Less Commonly Taught Language Meeting IPA Rubrics in Chinese Classrooms
Program During the annual ACTFL Research Special Interest Are you overwhelmed by giving students feedback?
The addition of a less-commonly taught language to any Group (SIG) meeting, officers will report on the groups How well can your students self/peer assess their own
world language department is cause for celebration, accomplishments and discuss upcoming business. The learning? Can they take appropriate actions to improve
but can also be a daunting challenge to the teacher(s) meeting will be accompanied by a presentation on the their learning? This session discusses how Integrated
selected to spearhead it. Presenters will offer solutions IRIS database. Performance Assessment (IPA) rubrics and strategies are
to help start the program off right and keep it going used in Chinese classes to address these challenges.
Using the IRIS Database to Conduct and
strong for years. Replicate L2 Research Presenter(s): Jianhong Wang and Li Ye, Adlai E.
Presenter(s): Amanda Boyle, Syosset High School; Stevenson High School
The IRIS Database is a freely accessible repository for
Christine Pitti, Lindenhurst High School Sponsor: CLASS
research materials and instruments used in published L2
Sponsor: Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) SIG Audience Level: Grades 6-12
research (iris-database.org). This presentation provides
a tour and overview of this quickly growing resource, as
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Chinese
well as an outline of how it can be used by L2 teachers,
Applicable Language: Non-language specific researchers, and researcher trainers.
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Presenter(s): Luke Plonskyand Alison Mackey,
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Georgetown University; Emma Marsden and Sophie
Room 101A, Music City Center Thompson, University of York 308 ACTFL Teaching and Learning of
303 Teaching Practices and Assessment Culture SIG Business Meeting
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
in Dual Immersion Programs
Room 101C, Music City Center 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
School-wide Practices of an Elementary Spanish
Immersion Program 305 Accelerating Chinese Learners Room 102B, Music City Center
Learn school-wide practices of a 50/50 Spanish Interpersonal Speaking: Engaging 309 Overcoming Language Issues in a
Immersion Program that yields positive and measur- Activities Flipped French Civilization Course
able results. Gain knowledge to develop program
Promoting learners interpersonal speaking proficiency In addition to interactive material to teach French
expectations that are attainable, commit to continuous
starts with comprehensible input, consolidation of civilization, LARC has created a pedagogical guide that
improvement through professional development, and
vocabulary, and contexts to develop sentences. This offers activities based on a scaffolding design and
create an environment in which parents and community
session focuses on effective instructional strategies aimed at learners acquisition of academic behaviors
become the programs greatest supporters.
and ongoing formative assessments teachers can use in the target language. This presentation will focus
Presenter(s): Priscilla Gossettand Nereyda German, to consolidate students spoken language and further on merging cultural and linguistic objectives in a
Madison Heights Elementary School; Karina advance their speaking proficiency. content-based instruction approach.
Martinson, Madison School District; Amy Rendon,
Presenter(s): Daihao Tang, International Leadership of Presenter(s): Francois Vanleene, SDSU Language
Madison Number One Middle School
Texas; Zhihong (Anna) Han, International Leadership Acquisition Resource Center; Mary Lyman-Hager,
A Qualitative Study on Assessments in Dual of Texas-Garland Elementary School; Qunjie Sheng, San Diego State Univ
Language Immersion Schools International Leadership of Texas Audience Level: Higher Education
This qualitative study uses semi-structural interviews Sponsor: CLASS Language of Presentation: English
with administrative and instructional staff in DLI Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: French
programs in Washington, DC. The data collected reveals Language of Presentation: Chinese
their understanding and perceptions of summative Applicable Language: Chinese
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
language assessments used in their schools. The results
provide valuable insights into future training needs 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
relating to assessments. Room 101D, Music City Center 310 Innovative Approaches to Teaching
Presenter(s): Mina Niu, Center for Applied Linguistics
306 Combating the Road Blocking Tiger Chinese Media (Chinese News
Developing a Balanced K-12 Language Reports)
Immersion Assessment Plan to Chinese Literacy!
This panel focuses on a variety of innovative approaches
Participants will learn about developing a comprehen- This panel will present various creative and effective
to teaching Chinese media (Chinese news reports). The
sive and balanced K-12 language immersion assessment activities and games for teaching and engaging Chinese
three panelists will demonstrate and discuss how video
plan. The presentation will focus on the Minnetonka students to improve character writing and recognition.
materials, translation activities, a blended learning
Public Schools journey to create an assessments Participants will gain knowledge of the challenges
model, online reading and writing, and morpheme
system for both Chinese and Spanish Language of learning Chinese characters and practice different
learning can be utilized and integrated into advanced
Immersion programs that offer engaging standardized teaching methods and strategies during the session.
Chinese media classes.
and locally-created assessments. Presenter(s): Vicky Wang; Dali Tan; Northern Virginia
Presenter(s): Zhijun Wang, University of
Presenter(s): Matt Rega, Minnetonka Public Schools Community College; Xueying Zhang, Georgetown
Massachusetts Amherst; Ying Wangand Lisha Xu,
Sponsor: Immersion SIG Day School
Mount Holyoke College
Sponsor: CLASS
Sponsor: CLTA

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Room 103B, Music City Center Room 104A, Music City Center Room 104D, Music City Center
311 Issues in Articulations of Chinese 313 Meaningful Learning: Infusing 316 Increasing Language Proficiency
Language Curriculums from Grades Social Justice in the French Through the Mastery of Effective
9-16 Classroom Feedback
This session will discuss articulation issues of language This session will focus on practical ways and resources Research shows that feedback is necessary to measure
curriculums in Chinese programs from grades 9 to 16. to successfully incorporate social justice themes in the performance and a desired outcome. This interactive
Topics will include learner profiles, textbooks and course French classroom. Featuring a variety of social justice session will provide examples of feedback forms and
objectives, transitions among different instructional themes (race, gender, sexuality, etc.), the presentation strategies that can be implemented in the language
levels, and the impact of AP and school policies. The will address a variety of francophone communities while classroom to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency
discussion is informed and supported by the results of making learning genuine and relevant for students. while personalizing the language learning process.
surveys. Presenter(s): Christen Campbell, Chapel Hill High Presenter(s): Alyssia Miller, University of Alabama
Presenter(s): Jin Liu, Chaffey College; Ying Jin, School Audience Level: All
Fremont Union High School District; Zhiqiang Li, Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Language of Presentation: English
University of San Francisco; Ying Petersen, University Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific
of California, Irvine Applicable Language: French
Sponsor: CLTA 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Audience Level: Higher Education 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. Room 104E, Music City Center
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Language of Presentation: Chinese Room 104B, Music City Center

Applicable Language: Chinese 317 Transitioning from Traditional to
314 Grammar as Vocabulary: Language Performance- and Project-based
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. Gains Through Input-based Assessment
Room 103C, Music City Center Acquisition The presenter will share a personal experience
312 Global Issues, Debates, and the Tired of verb drills? This input-based, classroom-tested transitioning from traditional summative assessments to
Learning Community methodology for teaching vocabulary and grammar short-term performance- and project-based assess-
improves comprehension and production. Grammatical ments. Standards-based syllabi and rubrics allow for the
Creating a Learning Community by forms are presented as vocabulary words via their integration of public speaking and communication, the
Collaboration with Native Chinese Students meaning in input activities. Attendees will interact with acquisition of critical content, cultural competency, and
This presentation demonstrates how, in advanced sample materials and begin to develop their own for more consistent, valuable feedback.
Chinese courses, a semester-long project that requires immediate use. Presenter(s): Sara Deveaux, Loomis Chaffee
interacting and partnering with native Chinese students Presenter(s): Hope Anderson, University of Audience Level: Grades 6-12
on campus can build a learning community. The collabo- Massachusetts Lowell; Bonnie Holmes; University Language of Presentation: English
ration enhances the students language proficiency and of Arizona Applicable Language: Non-language specific
they learn how to produce a videotaped talk show as Audience Level: Higher Education
their final project. Language of Presentation: English 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Presenter(s): Hsin-hsin Liang, University of Virginia Applicable Language: Spanish Room 105AB, Music City Center
World-Readiness: Teaching about Conflicting
Ideologies and Global Issues 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. 318 Transport Your Students: Developing
In this talk, the presenter will re-conceptualize Chinese Room 104C, Music City Center Literacy through Virtual Field Trips
curriculum design and explain why teaching about Come to this hands-on session to learn how virtual field
315 Connecting Classroom Discourse for
conflicts is important in our changing world. By offering trips on a variety of topics can be used to hone students
lesson plans, the presenter shows that teaching con- the Novice Learner literacy skills. Effective examples of virtual field trips
flicts helps connect language with academic disciplines, Novice learners bring unique challenges when main- from a variety of K-16 contexts will be used to illustrate
and could help student retention rates. taining a 90% target language classroom is desired. the way in which teachers can engage students in
Presenter(s): Mien-hwa Chiang, University of However, teachers can plan so that every student reading, writing, and visual literacy.
Pennsylvania interaction can lead to greater language proficiency and Presenter(s): Cassandra Glynn, Concordia College
Developing Superior Level Proficiency Through foster deeper relationships within the class. Learn and Audience Level: All
Global Debate apply the five-step protocol that connects and enriches Language of Presentation: English
classroom communication for Novice learners. Applicable Language: Non-language specific
This presentation will discuss the pedagogical
implications of developing superior level proficiency in Presenter(s): Laurie Clarc; Mira Canion, Northglenn
Chinese through a debate course. It will use the Chinese Middle School
Flagship programs debate class as sample teaching Audience Level: All
model and provide participants with strategies that Language of Presentation: English
could be effectively used to cope with the bottleneck Applicable Language: Non-language specific
encountered in SLA.
Presenter(s): Yili Zhang
Sponsor: CLTA

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319 Big Ideas, Small Vocabulary: 322 Bringing the World to Your 325 A STEM Theme-focused Immersion
Teaching for Justice in the Novice Classroom Teaching and Learning Process
Classroom This session presents two technologies to ensure HudsonWay Immersion School describes key features
This workshop asks world language educators to student engagement. Take existing YouTube videos of its language immersion model. Presenters explain
enter the lives of the Guatemalan people through an and make them interactive via EdPuzzle. Then, learn immersion methodology which, combined with
interactive tea party lesson. After experiencing the about Mystery Skype and its benefits. Think Where interdisciplinary thematic instruction, creates an active
lesson, participants will analyze its social justice in the World is Carmen San Diego in the 21st century learning environment for second-language learners.
elements, identify techniques for novice level classroom via Twenty questions. During any time remaining, The thematic focus integrates science learning with the
application, and collaborate on strategies for their own participants will play Quizlet Live. exploration of a broad subject Sound.
classroom practice. Presenter(s): Lisa Garner, Apollo High School Presenter(s): Plutus Yangand Sherry Ma, HudsonWay
Presenter(s): Michelle Nicola, Bridger K-8 Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Immersion School
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Spanish Language of Presentation: English
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Room 106B, Music City Center 323 Our Path to Proficiency: One World
320 Service Learning and Spanish Language Departments Journey 326 #Nofilter: Utilizing Social Media to
Bringing Real Life into the Considering a shift from a textbook to a collabora-
Facilitate Learning, Not Hinder It
Classroom tively-developed proficiency model using authentic Students acquire language and proficiency through con-
materials, thoughtful technology, and best practices, sistent engagement and practice beyond the classroom.
This presentation will explain how Spanish (or any but dont know how to propose the topic? Join this This session will demonstrate how to utilize Instagram
other language) is a perfect match for a service learning departments journey through the challenges, successes, positively, engaging students in the target language
experience. Based on practical, meaningful activities, and resources that supported professional growth and outside of class and beyond structured homework times,
students are immersed in Spanish to facilitate their student progress towards proficiency enabling them to communicate in the target language
cultural and linguistic knowledge. on their terms.
Presenter(s): Jenna Harveyand Catherine Ousselin,
Presenter(s): Veronica Tempone, Indian River State Mount Vernon High School Presenter(s): Maria Guarino, University of
College Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Massachusetts Amherst
Audience Level: Higher Education Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English
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324 Embrace Proficiency and Teacher
321 Lights! Camera! Proficiency! 327 Developing Interculturality by
Effectiveness with Core Practices
Using Cortometrajes to Enhance Experiencing Project-Based
Teachers work to improve effectiveness and inspire
Proficiency students to attain proficiency. Examine research-based Language Learning
This session will showcase three cortometrajes Core Practices that transform learning and provide Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) is an integra-
that have been successfully used in an Intermediate specific strategies leading to language acquisition. tive approach that enables students to develop various
Spanish class. Presenters will demonstrate how they This interactive session provides opportunities to share types of skills and abilities through student-centered
implemented IPAs and other proficiency-based activities resources for the Core Practices supporting all three learning experiences. This session explains the essen-
to engage students while developing their global modes of communication. tial project design elements and discusses the benefits
competence and social-political awareness through the Presenter(s): Lea Graner Kennedy, Stonington Public of PBLL by showing examples of students projects.
use of authentic cortos. Schools Presenter(s): Noriko Fujioka-ito, University of
Presenter(s): Lindsey Camacho, Glenbrook South High Audience Level: All Cincinnati; Junko Tokuda Simpson, University of
School; Karen Barkauskas-Goering Language of Presentation: English California San Diego
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Higher Education

5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.

328 Achieving Global Competence: A 331 Beyond the Textbook: Real-world 334 Teaching Culture in the CI Latin
Critical Imperative Tasks Classroom
ACTFLs Global Competence Position Statement clearly In this session, participants will examine model More and more teachers recognize the benefits of
defines the need and the means for todays learners to learning experiences that lead students to experience using Comprehensible Input to help students maximize
develop respect and understanding of other cultures. real-world tasks. They will explore the importance acquisition of Latin. However, many teachers struggle to
Join us as we explore how to create and integrate of involving students in articulated, relevant, and maintain focus on teaching Roman culture while using
activities into our lessons that promote this essential purposeful learning experiences that are physically and CI. This workshop will show teachers how to use CI
contemporary currency. Supportive documentation and intellectually engaging. and Standards-Based Grading with a curriculum that is
handouts will be provided. Presenter(s): Iman Hashem, California Foreign culture-driven.
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Sacco, SUNY Cortland Language Project Presenter(s): Mark Pearsall, Glastonbury Public
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Audience Level: All Schools; Kevin Ballestrini, Norwich Free Academy/
Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English The Pericles Group
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: All
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. Applicable Language: Latin
Room 203A, Music City Center Room 205A, Music City Center
FRIDAY
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.

329 Planning for Proficiency at the AP 332 Teaching Culture Through Business
Level Language Courses
335 Data-driven Differentiation: How
This seminar will focus on how to plan an AP curriculum Deployed online and face-to-face, business language
that is proficiency-based and thoroughly organized. courses at Brigham Young University are designed to
Todays Technology Personalizes
Teachers will learn how to balance input/output, help students learn business vocabulary, culture, and Learning
the four skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) structures/organization. Learn how students develop This session demonstrates how data collecting
and the three modes of communication, how to vary cultural fluency in the accomplishment of their career technology helps language educators facilitate
assessments, how to incorporate projects, and how to goals with business case studies, sim stock portfolios, differentiated instruction, and how students become
pace a unit. and other carefully designed projects. more responsible for their personal gains in proficiency.
Presenter(s): Devon Ellis, Wellesley High School Presenter(s): Joel Hemingway, Corry Cropper, and Participants will experience activities involving tools
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Jennifer Quinlan, Brigham Young University such as quizalize, mentimeter, and others that provide
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Higher Education immediate feedback.
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Nathalie Ettzevoglou, Westlake High
Applicable Language: Non-language specific School; Lauren Rosen, University of Wisconsin
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. Audience Level: All
Room 203B, Music City Center 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. Language of Presentation: English
Room 206A, Music City Center Applicable Language: Non-language specific
330 An In-service Model for Developing
Teachers Self-efficacy 333 Strategy-based Instruction for
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
The complexity of todays anytime/anywhere classrooms
Improving Speaking Skills
requires language teachers to possess not only Presenters examined strategy-based instruction
extensive content and technical expertise but also high focusing on speaking skills that might improve learners
336 Am I the Only One Embracing
degrees of professional self-efficacy. Participants will speaking proficiency. They found that strategy-based Proficiency-based Instruction in My
explore an experiential in-service model that integrates instruction had a positive influence and was useful for District?
skills development with strategies for fostering improving speaking skills in foreign language learning.
teachers self-efficacy. The process of the strategy-based instruction will be Shifting to the new normal of proficiency-based instruc-
addressed. tion is a challenge. As one district shares the story of
Presenter(s): Grazyna Dudney, DLIFLC
its successes and challenges in the first five years of
Audience Level: All Presenter(s): Hyunjoo Han, Defense Language
adopting proficiency-based instruction, participants
Language of Presentation: English Institute; Jean S. Ryu, DLIFLC
will network and collaborate with colleagues to outline
pathways and solutions best-suited for the next steps in
their own programs.
Presenter(s): Debra Callihan-Dingle, North East ISD;
Claudia Barthuly, Comal ISD

5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
337 Lets Chat! Proficiency and Digital 340 Integrating Music Beyond the 343 University Entrance Tests: Do They
Literacy Through Conversation Labs Interpretive Mode Work as They Are Supposed to?
With the arrival of the BYOD (bring your own device) This interactive session will demonstrate music integra- High-stakes university entrance tests have an important
era, the need for a traditional language lab is changing! tion strategies that engage students in the interpersonal gate-keeping function in higher education. Little
This interactive session will present an innovative and presentational modes of communication, encourage research exists as to whether these exams accurately
model for weekly, face-to-face conversation labs that use of the target language, build a musically-literate mirror the language needs of university students. The
embrace student-owned devices while incorporating community, lower the affective filter, and promote a aim of this presentation is to analyze reading proficiency
task-based activities centered around the NCSS- growth-mindset. levels required for tests as compared to those needed
FL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements. Presenter(s): Michael Vossen, Carlmont High School for university textbooks.
Presenter(s): Amber Hoye, Boise State University Audience Level: All Presenter(s): Olaf Baerenfaenger and Jupp Mohring,
Audience Level: Higher Education Language of Presentation: English University of Leipzig
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific Sponsor: AATG
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. Room 209B, Music City Center Applicable Language: German
341 Student-centered Teaching and the
FRIDAY
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
338 Lead with NCSSFL: I Can Do It A Collaborative Classroom Room 211, Music City Center
Mini Workshop on LinguaFolio Research shows that students are more engaged when 344 Implementing Technology in Testing
LinguaFolio/LinguaFolio Online and their focus on the focus is on them. A student-centered classroom
meaningful language use have the potential to places the learners in the spotlight with the teacher as
Design and for Cross-Cultural
transform the language classroom. Session participants facilitator. This session will address the advantages of Exchange
will receive tools related to goal setting, reflection, and the student-centered approach and include demonstra- Designing a Testing Program: Standards,
backwards design that support the integration of the tions of activities that participants can take back to their Technology, and Learner Motivation
NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements and the successful classrooms.
implementation of the portfolios. This presentation will provide an overview of testing
Presenter(s): Sabrina Spannagel-Bradley, University of materials developed internally for a first-year German
Presenter(s): Ryan Wertz, Ohio Department of Washington program. Rather than testing the entire content of a
Education; Stephanie Knight, Center for Applied Audience Level: All given chapter at once, weekly diagnostic assessments
Second Language Studies University of Oregon Language of Presentation: English in alignment with national standards are used that
Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Non-language specific measure all four language skills: listening, reading,
Language of Presentation: English writing AND speaking.
Applicable Language: Non-language specific 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Paul Nissler, Stanford University
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. Web 2.0 Technology and Cross-Cultural
342 The Future of the TESOL Profession Exchange in Intro German
TESOL International Association leads a strategic con- This study analyzed use of Web 2.0 technologies:
339 Repetition That Isnt Repetitious versation with respected and innovative thought leaders voice recordings, blog posts, and video exchange for
Comprehensible input is proven to lead to language from a variety of international contexts regarding the an introductory German course. Students utilized these
acquisition, and for it to be most effective, many future of the TESOL Profession. In the coming months, technologies to interact with classmates and with
repetitions of that input are a must. How can language TESOL will release a Call to Action with five strategic university students from Germany for a cross-cultural
teachers get students to input multiple times without priorities and multiple recommendations for action. This exchange. Results indicate that the use of these tools
boring them? This session will explore strategies and session not only summarizes our process, but indicates can enhance language and cultural acquisition.
activities that create repetition that isnt repetitious for what will happen next. Presenter(s): Mike Dettinger, Louisiana State
students. Presenter(s): Sarah Sahr, TESOL International University
Presenter(s): Amy Lenord, Jasper High School Association Sponsor: AATG
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Audience Level: Higher Education

5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.

Room 212, Music City Center Acoustic, Omni Nashville Room 101C, Music City Center
345 Goethe for Teachers: German 348 AAUSC French Sector Meeting 352 CLASS Swap Shop
and STE(A)M Swap Shop has been recognized as one of the highlights
This session provides an overview of all German STE(A) 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m. of CLASS programs. The goal of Swap Shop is to
M-related projects that the Goethe-Institut offers Broadway Ballroom E, Omni Nashville exchange easy-to-adapt teaching ideas and strategies
teachers and students: seminars on sustainability, among the participants through many mini-presenta-
349 ACTFL Awards Ceremony tions on various topics such as classroom engagement,
the Aqua-Agent project, the Going Green project,
educational games (i.e. Eco-Mission), and many more. content-based instruction, use of technology, culture
Come and experience hands-on examples and materials 6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m. activities, and more.
ready to use in your classroom. Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville Language of Presentation: Chinese
Presenter(s): Anja Schmittand Kerstin Hmmerling, 350 AATI Annual Meeting Applicable Language: Chinese
Goethe-Institut
Sponsor: AATG 8:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Audience Level: All Cumberland 4, Omni Nashville
Gibson Boardroom, Omni Nashville
353 AATI Awards Ceremony and
Applicable Language: German 351 AATJ Board Meeting
Reception
FRIDAY
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.

346 Literacy Pedagogy Moves for
Teaching Regional Diversity in
Germany
Focusing on three German regions through Sorbian,
Bavarian, and Mecklenburg texts, this session demon-
strates how to expose learners to the multifaceted
German cultural cosmos. Drawing on the Literacy
Pedagogy, the session clarifies how to scaffold the texts
for instruction and engage the audience in a discussion
of relevant literacy pedagogy moves.
Presenter(s): Marianna Ryshina-Pankova, Willi
Barthold, Lenna Knoerr, and Emily Sieg, Georgetown Join us for a Spectacular Evening
University
Sponsor: AATG
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Room 214, Music City Center Saturday at 7:00 pm
347 Critical Approaches to Textbook Omni Nashville Hotel Legends Ballroom
Bias & International Student
Learners of German Goethe-Institut reception to follow
From It to You: An Auto-ethnographic Journey
with Chinese Users of German
The researcher spent the 2015-2016 academic year
documenting the transitions of four cohorts of Chinese
international students in Germany. This presentation
traces her year-long ethnographic project and critically
examines the preexisting notions concerning their
cultural, social, and academic integration. It ends by
considering research practices.
Presenter(s): Andrea Bryant, Georgetown University
Sponsor: AATG
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Awards Ceremony 2017
NOVEMBER 17, 2017 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m. | OMNI HOTEL | BROADWAY BALLROOM E
PETE SWANSON, ACTFL PAST PRESIDENT

PRESIDER:
RECOGNITION OF: 2017 ACTFL PRESIDENT DESA DAWSON
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE RECOGNITION ACTFL/CENGAGE LEARNING FACULTY

AWARDS: DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AWARD FOR
RECIPIENTS: EXCELLENCE IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Day Worker Stories: Bayard Nielsen INSTRUCTION USING TECHNOLOGY WITH IALLT
Colombia Study Tour: Gorica Majstorovic (POSTSECONDARY)
Service Learning in Spanish: Liliana Goens RECIPIENT: Mary Toulouse, Lafayette College (PA)
Bienvenue Durham: Deborah Reisinger
Centerville High School Spanish Exchanges: Lisa Ernest ACTFL MELBA D. WOODRUFF AWARD FOR
Spanish and Service Learning in Guatemala: Henry Thurston-Griswold EXEMPLARY ELEMENTARY FOREIGN LANGUAGE
PROGRAM
ACTFL-NYSAFLT ANTHONY PAPALIA AWARD FOR RECIPIENT: Glastonbury Public Schools (CT)
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHER EDUCATION
RECIPIENT: Christina Frei, University of Pennsylvania ACTFL NELSON BROOKS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
IN THE TEACHING OF CULTURE
ACTFL-NFMLTA/MLJ PAUL PIMSLEUR AWARD FOR RECIPIENT: Karin Baumgartner, University of Utah
RESEARCH IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
RECIPIENT: Shoko Sasayama, Georgetown University ACTFL-NFMLTA/MLJ EMMA MARIE BIRKMAIER
AWARD FOR DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH
ACTFL FLORENCE STEINER AWARD FOR IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
LEADERSHIP IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION RECIPIENT: Claire Knowles, University of Memphis
(K12)
RECIPIENT: Janine Erickson, Denver Language Schools (retired) NNELL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF
EARLY SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING
ACTFL WILGA RIVERS AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP RECIPIENT: Peggy Mayfield, Assistant Majority Floor Leader of the
IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION Indiana General Assembly
(POSTSECONDARY)
RECIPIENT: Mary Lynn Redmond, Wake Forest University (NC) FIPLV INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Ray T . Clifford, Brigham Young University (UT)
RECIPIENT:
ACTFL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FOREIGN
LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION USING TECHNOLOGY ACTFL EDWIN CUDECKI AWARD FOR SUPPORT
WITH IALLT (K12) FOR LANGUAGE EDUCATION
RECIPIENT: Douglas Philipp, Cheyenne Mountain High School RECIPIENT: David E . Price, U .S . Representative, North Carolinas
(CO) 4th Congressional District
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ACTFL TOY TALKS 7:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.

TOY Talks feature previous ACTFL National ACTFL Featured Session
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Language Teachers of the Year sharing
topics in a quick-paced, entertaining TED World Languages Expo
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Talk format. Held for three sessions on
Saturday, November 18 in the Davidson Free Time for Exhibit Hall Visit,
Ballroom, Salon B, Music City Center. Roundtables, and Electronic Posters
9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
ACTFL Plenary III
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Christine Lanphere 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
We Do SO Much More than Teach Languages!
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Toni Theisen Concurrent Sessions
Students Creating their Own Personal Global and ACTFL Roundtables
Journeys 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
Lisa Lilley Ritter
Hitting the Reset Button: The Role of Change in Our Extended Lunch for Exhibit Hall Visit
Lives as Educators 12:30 p.m.1:45 p.m.
11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Yo Azama Concurrent Sessions and
Lets Talk About the Dark SideBringing Liberty
ACTFL Plenary IV
and Justice for All Students
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Clarissa Adams Fletcher
Finding the Sweet Spot in Language Teaching for
You and Your Teaching! Free Time for Exhibit Hall Visit
and Electronic Posters
Noah Geisel
Placemaking, Storytelling and the Struggle for 3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Human Relevance
4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. ACTFL UnCon
Nicole Naditz 3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
I Dont Plan Lessons and Im Not Preparing
Students for the Real World! Concurrent Sessions
Ted Zarrow 4:00 p.m.6:15 p.m.
Meeting Language Learners Where They Are
Linda Egnatz
Coaching: Slow Down to Catch Up

DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18
7:00 a.m.8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.

Legends Ballroom G, Omni Nashville Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville
354 Visit Japan Breakfast Seminar 356 ACTFL Paper Presentations: 357 ACTFL Paper Presentations:
Breakfast seminar for invited participants, hosted by Research and Technology Assessment and Feedback II
Japan National Tourism Organization. By invitation only. The Impact of Online Translator and Dictionary Study Abroad, Proficiency, and Self-assessment:
Use on FL Writing A Pre/Post Investigation
7:30 a.m.9:00 a.m. This paper presents research on the use of Google This presentation will address the results of an analysis
Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3, Translate and WordReference. More than 300 Spanish of proficiency outcomes, self-assessments, and student
Music City Center and French L2 students participated in a two-part study: language gains by study abroad learners across six
a survey on how often and why learners use online languages. The results will provide insight into the
355 NNELL (National Network for Early translators and dictionaries, and a series of tasks to implementation of study abroad programs and their
Language Learning) Networking track and compare the writing of students using a effects on oral proficiency and intercultural communica-
Breakfast translator, dictionary or neither. tive competency.
Presenter(s): Errol ONeill, University of Memphis Presenter(s): Anne Donovan, Center for Applied
The NNELL annual breakfast provides attendees an
Going Digital: Student and Instructor Responses Linguistics; Alexandra Wood, CIEE
opportunity to network with other early language
learning professionals. Join us for conversation on the to a Free, Online Textbook Can Assessment Modify a Language Program?
latest in early language learning and get an update on This talk focuses on issues of pedagogy and technology Nationwide, there is a huge emphasis on program
the organization. Sponsored in part by EMC Schools. in current, traditional foreign language textbooks. As an assessment in terms of accreditation. Not all
Admission is by ticket only. NOTE: No tickets will be alternative, the advantages of a free, online textbook faculty members are buying into the extra work that
sold onsite. (Franais Interactif, University of Texas-Austin) are assessing a language program can bring to their already
discussed, including how it is supported by second overloaded schedules. However, assessment results can
language acquisition research and the response of help define and improve everyones work.
students and instructors. Presenter(s): Lucia Taylor, Dixie State University
Presenter(s): Shannon Becker, Northern Illinois
University
Gamifying the Spanish Curriculum to Promote
Motivation and L2 Communication
The presenters research project consisted of designing,
implementing, and assessing the effectiveness of
a gamified instructional unit in a Spanish 1 course.
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Using quest-based learning pedagogy and innovative

technologies, the presenter explored the effects of
gamified quests in the motivation and willingness to
communicate in Spanish (L2) of college-level students.
Presenter(s): Silvina Orsatti, University of Pittsburgh
at Greensburg
T H E AC T F L G U I D E F O R P RO F E S S I O N A L L A N G UAG E E D U C ATO R S T H E AC T F L G U I D E F O R P RO F E S S I O N A L L A N G UAG E E D U C ATO R S
THE KEYS THE KEYS

THE KEYS to Planning for Learning
THE KEYS to Strategies for Language Instruction
to Strategies for to Planning

Language Instruction for Learning
Engagement, Relevance, Effective Curriculum, Unit, and Lesson Design
Critical Thinking, Collaboration SECOND EDITION
LESLIE GRAHN AND DAVE McALPINE DONNA CLEMENTI AND LAURA TERRILL
Foreword by Greg Duncan
LESLIE GRAHN AND DAVE McALPINE
Special Book-Signing Event Special Book-Signing Event

Meet Leslie Grahn and Dave McAlpine, authors of Donna Clementi and Laura Terrill, authors of
The Keys to Strategies for Language The Keys to Planning for Learning, Second
Instruction, at ACTFL Central in the World Languages Edition, will be signing books at ACTFL Central in the
Expo. They will be available to sign books and chat on World Languages Expo on Saturday, November 18,
Saturday, November 18, 9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.

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Music City Center
360 Italian Paper Presentations on 362 AATJ Research Paper Session VI
Career Pathways Developing and Validating a Japanese
358 ACTFL TOY Talks I
Teaching Off the Beaten Path: Made in Italy Vocabulary Size Test
Come join the ACTFL National Language Teachers This study designed an online Japanese Vocabulary Size
of the Year as they present TOY Talks, which are This paper will examine the creation and execution of
teaching a Made in Italy course in Rome, Italy. It takes Test (VST) and investigated its validity for use among
patterned after the famous TED Talks. You do not Japanese language teachers and researchers. VSTs
want to miss these exciting presentations. into consideration learner outcomes, assessments,
intercultural competence, and linguistic growth and have been used extensively for language placement,
We Do SO Much More Than Teach development. I will conclude by offering a reflection on tracking learners proficiency development, and as the
Languages! connecting students with Italy off the beaten path. gold standard for vocabulary assessment in second
language research.
As teachers, we have many roles. We teach, Presenter(s): Ryan Calabretta-Sajder, University of
counsel, coax, plead, cheerlead, model, and Arkansas Fayetteville Presenter(s): Aurora Tsai, Carnegie Mellon University;
sometimes discipline. Buried beneath the teacher Vedran Dronjic, Northern Arizona University
Increasing Language Proficiency Through
hats are so many ways that we interact with
Project-Based Language Learning Phonological Advantages of Heritage Learners
and influence our students. As world language of Japanese
teachers, we add a global competency layer. This This session will give participants ideas on how to
implement Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) in This project examines the phonological and syntactic
talk will explore the many ways you do SO much advantages of heritage language (HL) speakers of
more than teach language! their foreign language classroom. Involving students in
organized, relevant and concrete social action provides Japanese over learners of Japanese as a second
Presenter(s): Christine Lanphere, Natomas High language (L2). Findings from this experimental study
them with an understanding of real world applicability
School substantiate the proposal for differentiated instruction
of the language skills they acquire in the classroom.
Students Creating Their Own Personal and assessment for HL speakers in the classroom,
Presenter(s): Chris Picicci, Colorado State University especially in auditory skills.
Global Journeys -Pueblo
Students want to explore the world and use Sponsor: AATI Presenter(s): Tomonori Naganoand Jun Choi,
their language and culture skills. But they are Audience Level: Higher Education LaGuardia Community College, CUNY; Ai Mizoguchi,
creating new journeys that are very different from Language of Presentation: English CUNY Graduate Center; Mieko Sperbeck, John Jay
the standard study abroad experience. The Applicable Language: Italian College, CUNY
presenter will share information and data about Machine Translation as a Pedagogical Tool for
these new journeys and offer suggestions for 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Flash Fiction in Japanese
what we can do to support them. This study explores the benefits of using flash
Presenter(s): Toni Theisen, Thompson School fiction-various forms of writing with brevity as their
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District 361 Whats Truly Possible in High signature-in a Japanese culture and literature course,
Hitting the Reset Button: The Role of School Japanese 1? Witness and especially when students are trained to analyze patterns
Change in Our Lives as Educators Experience It! of error in machine translation output of tanka, haiku,
keitai novels, and twitterature, selected as the target
Change is the only constant is a generally Proficiency is our common goal: after learning Japanese course materials.
accepted maxim. Yet in teaching, the rapid pace for one year, can your students have a spontaneous con-
of change causes great stress and even burnout. Presenter(s): Catherine Ryu, Michigan State University
versation for at least several minutes? It takes practice,
This talk will explore ways to embrace change Sponsor: AATJ
so why wait until the second year? The presenters will
(and the bravery needed to do so) in order to Applicable Language: Japanese
share how they changed curriculum sequence and what
garner greater gains in your teaching practice and activities were added to Level 1 Japanese to improve
that elusive thing known as life outside of the students proficiency. 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
classroom. Music Row 1, Omni Nashville
Presenter(s): Junko Hosoi, Aragon High School; Susan
Presenter(s): Lisa Lilley Ritter, Springfield Public Watson, Long Beach Polytechnic High School; Atsuko 363 Engaging Pedagogical Materials for
Schools (retired) Kiuchi-Fagerness, Elk Grove High School
Heritage Arabic Learners
Language of Presentation: Japanese This presentation discusses the Arabic Heritage eBook
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Applicable Language: Japanese project at the Center for Integrated Language Commu-
Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville nities (CILC), a National Language Resource Center.
The presentation offers a first look at excerpts from the
359 Swap Shop Breakfast for Italian open-source Arabic pedagogical materials produced for
Teachers of All Levels heritage learners in higher education.
The swap shop breakfast is open to teachers of all Presenter(s): Alexander Elinson, Hunter College,
levels of Italian. Participants should bring 20 copies City University of New York; Stephanie Love, City
of an idea, a strategy, an assignment or a quick, fun, University of New York, The Graduate Center
easy activity to share. You didnt bring one to share? Audience Level: Higher Education
Non c problema! Come and share your idea with us! Language of Presentation: English
Participants may also share their idea using an iPad or Applicable Language: Arabic
laptop.
Presenter(s): Linda Scolaro, Prospect High School
Sponsor: AATI
Audience Level: All

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Music Row 2, Omni Nashville Music Row 4, Omni Nashville Room 101C, Music City Center
364 ACTFL Community Colleges SIG 366 American Councils for International 369 Experiencing Culture in Literacy:
Business Meeting and Presentation Educations National Dual How to Create Novice Chinese
Members will be informed about the professional Language Immersion Research Stories
opportunities offered throughout the past year; there Alliance Why are there so few novice-level readings that teach
will be a report on the current status of the group, and culture? In this session, we offer a home-grown,
a report to inform members about opportunities to get Annual meeting of the Alliance, which is a network
of K-16 practitioners and education researchers. The step-by-step approach to planning and writing chapters
involved. Members will be invited to contribute with based on historical Chinese people, products, and
ideas on topics for additional professional opportunities mission of the Alliance is to advance quality and build
capacity in additive dual language learning programs events. We will show how complex histories were read
for the coming year. by our novice-level learners, and how clear guidelines
by identifying core features and variables for quality
Chair: Fernando Mayoral, Florida South Western State on our writing process worked.
implementation to prepare students to be bilingual,
College Presenter(s): Reed Riggs, University of Hawaii At
biliterate, bicultural, and career and college-ready.
Self-Regulated Language Learning and Online Breakfast meeting by invitation only. Manoa; Diane Neubauer, University of Iowa; Reid
Learning Resources Wyatt, Canterbury School
This presentation reports on a study of how novice-level Sponsor: CLASS
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
language students at a community college self-regulate Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12
Room 101A, Music City Center Language of Presentation: English
their learning when using online learning resources.
Results of the study, as well as the implications of 367 Using a Project-based Framework Applicable Language: Chinese
these results for the design of online language learning to Organize a Cultural Exchange
resources, will be shared with attendees. 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Program
Presenter(s): Christopher Hromalik, Onondaga Room 101D, Music City Center
Community College The presenters will discuss the implementation
of a cultural exchange program conducted by two
370 Running with Socrates in Chinese
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. partnering universities in the U.S. and Russia. Using Two secondary Chinese language teachers from
a project-based framework, the program participants an immersion program and an IB world language
engaged in a series of learning activities targeting program will share the successes and challenges in
365 Korean Instruction and Material cultural specificity of the regions in Northern Colorado implementing Socratic Seminar in their classrooms.
Development Using Technology and Siberia. This presentation will also include details about how to
Presenter(s): Tatiana Nekrasova-Bekerand Anthony scaffold and facilitate students to engage in discussion
CALL, MALL, and Learner Autonomy in a Third of issues at a deeper level.
Becker, Colorado State University; Tamara
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Year Korean Class

Petrashova, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic Presenter(s): Teh-yi Huang, Weber State University;
This case study explores how Learner Autonomy was University Chiung-Chen Yu, Portland Public Schools Chinese
achieved in a third-year college Korean class with Audience Level: Higher Education Flagship
the integration of four computer and mobile tools: Language of Presentation: English Sponsor: CLASS
VoiceThread, Padlet, Grammar and Spell Checker (Pusan Applicable Language: ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Univ.), and Urimal 365 (National Institute of Korean Language of Presentation: English
Language). The student work samples, interviews and Applicable Language: Chinese
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
implications will be discussed.
Presenter(s): Jaemin Roh, Boston University; 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Taewoong Kim, University of Oklahoma 368 Spanish Heritage Language Teacher
Use of Folktales in a Language Classroom: A Training: Wants vs. Needs
Way to Engage Heritage Students
371 Designing a Personalized Learning
The session highlights common teacher misconceptions
In this session, the presenter will share samples of nine about Spanish Heritage Language (SHL) learners as
Model to Improve Intrinsic
instructional materials modules using folktales created gleaned from data from an online graduate course on Motivation
by iBooks Author. The materials were developed for a SHL Pedagogy. The presentation aims to clarify that How to spark students intrinsic learning motivation?
folktale class with heritage students at a Korean Week- what teachers think their students know is not always Two experienced secondary Mandarin educators
end School, submitted to the 2nd Instructional Material the same as the skills that these learners actually bring implement differentiated teaching to personalize
Contest hosted by the Korean Schools Association of to the classroom. students learning experiences in both full group and
Northern California. Presenter(s): Cynthia Ducar, Bowling Green State small group instruction. They will share models as well
Presenter(s): Jee In Kim, Defense Language Institute University as case studies to exemplify and synthesize instruc-
Sponsor: Korean SIG Sponsor: Spanish for Heritage Learners SIG tional approaches.
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Presenter(s): Hwalin Chou, Mayfield Senior School of
Applicable Language: Korean Language of Presentation: English the Holy Child Jesus; Xiaoqing Weng, New Milford
Applicable Language: Spanish School District
Sponsor: CLASS

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Room 102A, Music City Center Room 103A, Music City Center Room 103C, Music City Center
372 Motivating Learners Through 374 Classroom Learning, Project-based 376 Teaching and Research on Chinese
Individualized Content Learning and Real-life Learning Tones
Motivating learners to continue language study beyond Chinese Placement Models at U.S. Four-year From Research on Chinese Tone Acquisition to
the requirement is enhanced by content that engages Postsecondary Institutions Teaching Material Designs
learners in areas of individual interest. Learn how Based on triangulated data: (a) institutional websites; The presentation first surveys significant developments
to structure course outcomes in intermediate and (b) online survey of program coordinators perception; in the research of second language acquisition of
advanced courses so that students create projects and and (c) program coordinators interviews, this paper Chinese sounds since 1970. A brief review of teaching
presentations on content of interest to them that are recommends different placement models for the six materials for tone study is also offered. The presenta-
evaluated using a common rubric. categories of U.S. four-year postsecondary institutions tion ends with pedagogical implications for the design
Presenter(s): Rosalie Cheatham, University of Arkansas and the reasons for these models. of tones teaching materials.
at Little Rock Presenter(s): Miaochun Wei, George Washington Presenter(s): Hang Zhang, George Washington
Audience Level: Higher Education University University
Fill in the Gap Between Textbook Curriculum and Categorical Perception of Tones by L1 and L2
Real-life Chinese Learning Speakers
A significant gap between a textbook-based curriculum This study examines the categorical perception of tones
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
and real-life language usages is often perceived by by L1 and L2 Mandarin speakers. The findings of this
both teachers and learners in Chinese programs. This study provide further explanation for the difficulty in
373 Creating Cultural Connections: paper reports on the development of a support learning acquiring Tone 3, in both production and perception.
system consisting of primary Chinese discourse devices, The findings of this study have important pedagogical
Journaling and Public Service
high-frequency lexical items, and supplementary topics implications.
Announcements in a public university. Presenter(s): Chunsheng Yang, UConn
Create space for students to reflect on their own Presenter(s): Jianling Liao, Arizona State University Rethinking the Hierarchy of Difficulty in L2
culture(s) through cultural journaling. Expand students Exploring Project-based Learning in Chinese Mandarin Tone Learning
higher order thinking skills by analyzing authentic Teaching and Learning
French PSAs to compare and contrast with their own. This is a meta-study of Mandarin tone learning research
Initiate meaningful conversations. Collaborate on final This presentation first discusses the advantages of the over the past five decades designed to investigate the
products that define which social issues are important in PBL approach over PPP and TBL approaches. It then varying hierarchy of difficulty in L2 tone learning and the
students lives. provides the anatomy of a Chinese song project to experiment conditions. The data thus analyzed reveals
show how it is used in a mixed Chinese class. Finally, a new direction for future research that can enhance
Presenter(s): Natalie Stamper, Lewis and Clark
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it discusses challenges when doing a PBL project and experiment designs and current pedagogical approaches
College/Confederation in Oregon for Language offers recommendations for possible solutions. to tone teaching.
Teaching; Michelle Beauclair, Seattle Pacific
University Presenter(s): Michelle Smith, University of California; Presenter(s): Jie Liu, Xiaoshi Li, Qian Luo, and
Audience Level: All Chenqing Song, SUNY-Binghamton University Catherine Ryu, Michigan State University
Language of Presentation: English Sponsor: CLTA Sponsor: CLTA
Applicable Language: French Audience Level: Higher Education Audience Level: Higher Education
Applicable Language: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese
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Room 103B, Music City Center Room 104A, Music City Center
375 Tentative Guidance for Bridging TBI 377 Journal Editors Present: Publishing
Discover How Theory and Practice Your Work in a Scholarly Journal
Research Can Advance This panel proposes guidance for examining, justifying, Editors and other representatives from flagship, lan-
and improving task-based instruction (TBI) in practice, guage-specific, and regional journals including Foreign
Classroom Practices built upon three studies on TBI design and implemen- Language Annals, Chinese as a Second Language,
tation of a first-year college-level Chinese language Hispania, and Dimension will clarify the similarities and
Come hear researchers share the course. Participants can apply this structured approach differences among their publications to help attendees
results of the research priorities to bridge their TBI theoretical knowledge, methods, and to better understand the publishing process in language
grants given each year by ACTFL practice. journals.
and how they can help language Presenter(s): Qi Li, Yanting Liand Ying Sun, Indiana Presenter(s): Paula Garrett-Rucks, Georgia State
University University; Sheri Long, AATSP; Anne Nerenz, Eastern
educators promote student Sponsor: CLTA Michigan University
learning. Audience Level: Higher Education Sponsor: Research SIG
Language of Presentation: Chinese Audience Level: All
Applicable Language: Chinese Language of Presentation: English
Plenary III Session, Saturday,
November 18, 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m., Davidson Ballroom
Salon B, Music City Center

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Room 104B, Music City Center Room 104E, Music City Center Room 106B, Music City Center
378 Igniting the Language Classroom 381 Does It Count? Connecting Best 384 Improving University Students
with HOT Strategies Practices in Assessment with Experience Through Program-wide
Comprehensible Input is the key to facilitating language Grading Assessment
acquisition, and compelling input is the key to main- How should performance assessment in the three Program-wide proficiency assessment has the potential
taining student engagement. Learn how to keep input modes impact the approach to grading? Explore options to define successful articulation and improve students
comprehensibly compelling and how to simultaneously for giving meaningful feedback focused on student experience in postsecondary programs. The presenta-
enhance acquisition by inspiring students to use high-or- growth. Consider appropriate steps for moving to tion discusses such a project for Spanish and French
der thinking skillsin the target language! a standards-based grading system. Finally, discuss programs. Results provide insights into articulation
Presenter(s): Carol Gaab, Fluency Matters options for breaking the cycle of constant grading as a within the program and beyond. Logistical issues of
Audience Level: All motivational tool. implementation are discussed.
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Laura Terrill, Independent Consultant Presenter(s): Linda Forrest, Center for Applied Second
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Language Studies; Robert Davis, University of
Language of Presentation: English Oregon
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Higher Education
Room 104C, Music City Center Language of Presentation: English
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Applicable Language: Spanish
379 LangTalks: Research-based Videos
Designed by Teachers for Teachers 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
At this NADSFL/NCSSFL session, learn how to use
382 Thinking About Syncing? Thoughtful
LangTalks to improve teaching in your state organization and Communicative Technology
with K-16 educators. LangTalks.org is a platform
385 Aprendo: An Alternative to
Tools
that provides mini-lessons for teachers that are free, Traditional Language Textbooks
shareable, and focused on Core Practices designed to Harness and integrate the multitude of thoughtful and
engaging technology tools to connect the links between Aprendo is an interactive and flexible online language
spread the work of experts and practitioners promoting learning platform that is currently being implemented
language acquisition. World-Readiness Standards, Communication Modes and
Goals, and 21st Century Skills. Participants will explore at Princeton University. It is designed to personalize
Presenter(s): Jay Ketner, Maine Department of learning and promote student autonomy through
and interact with tools that support speaking, listening,
Education; Lea Graner Kennedy, Stonington Public authentic materials. The presenters will describe how
and writing on a variety of platforms. Laptops and
Schools; Lisa Harris, Virginia Department of Aprendo is constructed and will compare its efficacy to
mobile devices encouraged.
Education; William Nichols, Georgia State University that of traditional textbooks.
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Audience Level: All Presenter(s): Catherine Ousselin, Mount Vernon High

School Presenter(s): Catalina Mndez Vallejo, Adriana
Language of Presentation: English Merino, Le Anne Spino, and Sylvia Zetterstrand,
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: English Princeton University
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Language of Presentation: English
Room 104D, Music City Center Applicable Language: Spanish
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
380 Content or Bust: Redesigning an Room 106A, Music City Center
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Advanced Language Curriculum 383 Facilitating Language Acquisition Room 107AB, Music City Center
A discussion of the steps that foreign language with Film and Television
programs can undertake to reexamine the intersection
386 Going Beyond Review with Online
between language and content in order to strengthen Authentic film and television programs from Spain Tools
curricular integration, as well as current discourse about and Latin America are in abundant supply, and offer
high-interest insight into contemporary as well as Learners of all ages and proficiency levels find sites
language study and internationalization, informed by such as Kahoot, Go Formative, Quizizz, etc., engaging
Princeton Universitys proposal to make language study historical perspectives, practices and products. Learn
how to make authentic film and television resources and motivating. While they are primarily used for
mandatory for all students. review/formative assessment, these tools can be used
comprehensible to students and how to use them as
Presenter(s): Gorka Bilbao-Terrerosand Mariana Bono to present material and personalize the learning expe-
everyday tools for language acquisition.
Vermot, Princeton University rience. Session participants will experience firsthand a
Audience Level: Higher Education Presenter(s): Kristy Placido, Fowlerville High School variety of activities.
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Stacy Amling, Des Moines Area
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Community College; Carrie Morris, Dmacc Urban
Campus
Audience Level: All

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387 Design Online Chinese, Japanese, 390 Engaging Language Students and 393 Designing Activities for Novice
and Korean Placement Tests at the Developing Skills Through Service Learners that Require Critical
College-level Learning Thinking
Focusing on validity and reliability, the presenters Service learning (SL) is a powerful technique that Critical thinking is not just for highly proficient learners.
will show how to construct and select the best test engages students in active learning! SL allows This session will discuss how to ensure that critical
items, how to design surveys and interviews to elicit students to test out their new language skills in real life thinking has a place in the novice classroom. The
learners feedback, how to improve the tests based situations, work collaboratively and problem-solve, and presenter will show attendees how to add critical
on the feedback, and how to use Adobe Captivate to develop an appreciation of diverse cultures. Come learn thinking elements to existing activities and take them
create online placement tests (e.g., video integration, how to incorporate SL into language curriculum and through the development process for designing their
automatic grading). leave with a project plan! own activities and tasks.
Presenter(s): Zhiying Qian, Sangbok Kim, and Yumiko Presenter(s): Erin Pearl and Martha Ann Hawkins, Presenter(s): Daniel Thornhill, USSOCOM
Matsunaga, University of Colorado Boulder Lipscomb Academy Audience Level: Higher Education
Audience Level: Higher Education Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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394 Integrated Performance Assessments
388 Preparing Learners for Intercultural 391 Best of PNCFL: A Teachers Toolbox: as the Basis for Teacher Work
Engagement in Virtual Tandem Comprehensible Input Strategies for Sample
Exchanges Language Educators Teacher Work Sample is used in many institutions
This session focuses on preparing students to maximize This fun and interactive workshop will feature a as a final exhibition of candidate performance and
intercultural connections in video-based telecollabora- dynamic presentation in which both the audience and is generally completed during student teaching. The
tive tandem exchanges. Participants will analyze pair the presenters share strategies on how to achieve process documents planning, instruction, and learning
interactions from an English/Spanish tandem exchange the use of 90%+ target language in our classrooms. assessment. Integrated Performance Assessments,
and discuss research-based strategies to enhance Attendees will experience these tools through a developed by ACTFL, were created to meet similar ends.
intercultural learning and relationship-building in these model of task-based conversation activities utilizing the In this session, the two are combined.
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and similar exchanges. ACTFL Can Do Statements. Presenter(s): Mary ODonnelland Dana Haraway,
Presenter(s): Brianna Janssen Sanchez, University of Presenter(s): Amber Hoyeand Fatima Cornwall, Boise James Madison University
Iowa State University Audience Level: All
Audience Level: Higher Education Audience Level: All Language of Presentation: English
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Room 201B, Music City Center Room 202C, Music City Center
395 Fill Your Toolbox: A Dozen Activities
389 Maximizing and Measuring Cultural 392 Level Up for Improved Student that Help Build Oral Proficiency
Competency in Abroad Programs Motivation and Engagement Explore engaging ways to foster and develop oral
Short-term abroad programs that leave planning to This session will introduce the gamified application of proficiency in any target language. Attendees will
host institutions or travel agencies typically provide leveling up as a means of improving student motivation participate in activities such as Tug-of-War, In the Hot
students with stereotyped images of the target country. and engagement in the world language classroom. Seat, Your Signature, Please and others designed to
Learn how to implement a rigorous curriculum with Gamification is using game elements in non-game promote student engagement and oral competency.
meaningful and engaging cross-cultural tasks to maxi- environments. Reasons for leveling up and why it is a Use these tools to build a classroom abundant with
mize students language opportunities and dramatically viable option for increasing learner autonomy will be student-centered conversation.
improve cultural competence. explored. Presenter(s): Courtney Bradley, Principia School
Presenter(s): David Kojo Hakam, Portland Public Presenter(s): Jon McFarland, Pacifica High School/ Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Schools Chinese Flagship Oxnard Union High School District Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: All Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Non-language specific

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Room 205A, Music City Center Room 206B, Music City Center Room 207C, Music City Center
396 CHAT Four Techniques to 399 Backward Designing a Technology 402 Creating Comprehensible Cultural
Encourage Interpersonal Course for Foreign Language Input
Communication Education Beginning learners can successfully investigate culture
Discover four creative techniques to promote The ACTFL/CAEP Program Standards for the Preparation even with very limited language proficiency. See how to
interpersonal communication and to support student of Foreign Language Teachers and the World-Read- develop comprehensible language and strategies that
learning and interaction. Resources, strategies, and iness Standards for Learning Languages set critical help students notice culture through the presentation
fully-developed activities based on current research will benchmarks for preparing language teachers. This pre- of three cultural topics: fine art, daily life, and human
be provided in digital handouts so you can leave the sentation demonstrates the use of the ACTFL standards migration.
session with new tools to revitalize next weeks class as building blocks to backward design a methods course Presenter(s): Kelly Ferguson, LaFollette High School;
and beyond. on technology in world language education. Mira Canion, Northglenn Middle School
Presenter(s): Kelly Conroy, MSU Denver; Sharon Presenter(s): Yuanhao Hua, School of Education, Audience Level: All
Meilahn Bartlett, Rockford University; Anne University of Pittsburgh Language of Presentation: English
Cummings Hlas, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Room 207D, Music City Center
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. 403 Using YouTube to Personalize
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Room 207A, Music City Center
Language-Learning Experiences
400 Food for Thought: A Cross-cultural This session will present strategies for incorporating
397 Free Standards-based Language Path to Student and Faculty YouTube activities, including personalized playlists,
Teaching Resources from the LRCs Collaboration music videos, vlogs, and other types of videos, into
Come learn about free standards-based resources for course curricula. Examples will be mostly from
This interactive workshop outlines a process for French-language videos, but activities will be relevant
teachers available from 16 Language Resource Centers integrating a common theme into the pedagogies and
funded by the Department of Education: no-cost teacher to and can be adapted for any language or level, and on
extracurricular activities of a multi-language curriculum. many different subjects.
resource guides and manuals, online materials and It includes strategies to cultivate an environment that
assessments in specific languages, and more for teach- Presenter(s): Audra Merfeld-Langston, Missouri
encourages teachers and students to be interactive,
ers of all levels and languages. URLs for downloadable University of Science and Technology
immersed, and creative global thinkers with expanded
resources are provided. Audience Level: All
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cross-cultural understanding.
Presenter(s): Mandy Gettler, Center for Applied Second Language of Presentation: English
Presenter(s): Eera Sharma, Diana Beste, Shaoyuen Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Language Studies; Carl Blyth, University of Texas Chen-Lin, and Katharine Jewett, Choate Rosemary
at Austin; Joy Campbell, Center for Language Educ. Hall
and Research; Karin Larson, CARLA University of 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Minnesota; Margaret Malone, ACTFL/AELRC Language of Presentation: English Room 208A, Music City Center
Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Non-language specific 404 Engaging Reluctant Learners in the
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Target Language Classroom
As World Language educators, we strive for a 90-100%
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. target language classroom as recommended by ACTFL.
Room 206A, Music City Center Room 207B, Music City Center Implementing a target language classroom can cause
some resistance or reluctance on the part of our learn-
398 ACTFL Small Undergraduate 401 Polishing the Facets of an Effective
ers. This session will address strategies for engaging
German Programs SIG Business World Language Program reluctant learners in the target language classroom.
Meeting and Presentation Gain an in-depth understanding of the Principles Presenter(s): Leslie Grahn, Howard County Public
of Effective World Language Programs released by Schools
The business meeting will present the groups strategic
NADSFL in 2015. Explore the four facets of Curriculum, Audience Level: All
plan for the 2017-2018 Academic Year and officer
Assessment, Program Design, and Teacher Effective- Language of Presentation: English
elections will be held. A small continental breakfast will
ness, the leadership behaviors you can use to improve Applicable Language: Non-language specific
be served. At the conclusion of the business meeting,
and expand your program, and the resources that will
Dr. Petra Watzke will present TPR and Me: Disabilities
support your efforts.
in the Language Classroom.
Presenter(s): Jennifer Carson, Virginia Beach City
TPR and Me: Disabilities in the Language Public Schools; Debra Callihan-Dingle, North East
Classroom ISD; Mara Cobe, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Dr. Watzke will critique established methods in lan- Audience Level: All
guage pedagogy by unveiling their inherent ableism. The Language of Presentation: English
aim of the talk is to provide strategies for dismantling Applicable Language: Non-language specific
ableist strategies, which serve instructors and learners
alike in meaningful ways.
Presenter(s): Petra Watzke, Skidmore College
Sponsor: Small Undergraduate German Programs SIG

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405 Integrate Online Courses into a 408 Mentor Successful Educators 411 Communication before Accuracy
Proficiency-oriented Curriculum? Yes Through Meaningful, Hands-on in German: Improving Proficiency
We CAN Teacher Training Outcomes
Can online and blended courses really support the Have teacher training programs evolved to prepare How can German programs achieve proficiency
development of proficiency? YES. Benefits include candidates for 21st century schools? Many think not. In outcomes that prepare graduates for careers? How does
individualized instruction, differentiated assessment, this interactive session, learn how the four-semester, achieving communicative competence motivate students
self-reflective and independent learners, more effective UTeach-Liberal Arts program creates outstanding, highly to continue their study of German? This session
classroom time, and less work for instructors. Learn skilled, first year teachers who stay in the classroom to presents impactful strategies in areas such as design
more as presenters share best practices based on their win awards and quickly assume leadership roles and use of teaching materials, formative and summative
higher-ed experience. Presenter(s): Rose Potter, University of Texas at Austin; assessments, and feedback to learners.
Presenter(s): Mary Ellen Scullenand Cynthia Martin, Amy Hornby Uribe, Winona State University Presenter(s): Laura McGee, Western Kentucky
University of Maryland Audience Level: All University; Martina Caspari, Hochschule Esslingen;
Audience Level: Higher Education Language of Presentation: English Raluca Negrisanu, East Tennessee State University
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Room 210, Music City Center Applicable Language: German
409 Knnt ihr uns toppen? Motivate 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
406 Digital Portfolios and Connect Students with Video Room 213, Music City Center
The presenter will outline the steps that a public high Competitions
school went through to implement the standardized use
412 Making the Transition from Ph.D.
of digital portfolios. There will be a chance to exchange Capitalize on your students competitive instinct by Studies to German Professor fr
ideas about how this technology can enhance learning engaging in a video competition. The presenters will
explain how their students exchanged videos in which
alles
and engage students. A frank discussion of drawbacks
and limitations will be included. they sang, recited, and acted. What starts out as a quick This session presents concrete examples for improving
Hallo in a text turns into an intense competition that graduate student training and professionalization to
Presenter(s): Virginia Leskowski, Piedmont High
motivates all students to use their language skills in meet the challenges and demands of the profession. The
creative ways. focus is on apprenticeship and mentoring models, as
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Presenter(s): Joan Campbell, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional well as integrating course design and standards-based
High School; Hal Boland, Heritage High School teaching into training programs, while learning how to
Sponsor: AATG balance administration, teaching and research.
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Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Presenter(s): Steffen Kaupp, University of Notre
Room 209B, Music City Center Language of Presentation: English Dame; Sylvia Fischer, Ph.D., University of West
407 Put Those Earbuds to Use! Winning Applicable Language: German Florida; Alexandra Hagen, Bradley University; Bridget
Swanson, University of Pennsylvania
Over Your Students Through Music
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Sponsor: AATG
Sick of competing with the noise in students Audience Level: Higher Education
earbuds? Give them something they want to listen to Language of Presentation: English
in the target language! In this session, participants will 410 Whats up, Goethe? How Applicable Language: German
learn how to integrate authentic contemporary music Germanys Cultural Center Promotes
into their instruction, leaving with a shared digital 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
resources folder of activities to hook todays adolescents German in the U.S.
on language learning. To strengthen K-16 German programs in the U.S., the
Presenter(s): Rebecca Haden, Shawnee Mission South Goethe-Institut supports teachers, engages students, 413 FLACH Panel 2 Servus and
High School; Rachel Hartwell, Trailridge Middle counsels school administrators, and builds and Grezi: Lets Speak Dialects!
School empowers networks of language partners. This session
provides an overview of its activities in these areas The dialects of German spoken in the FL-A-CH
with particular focus on recent additions and program (Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland) provide
highlights projected for 2018. glimpses into the cultural identities of their speakers.
By learning something about the dialects of the other
Presenter(s): Christoph Veldhues and Eileen Sellman, German-speaking countries, students may be inspired to
Goethe-Institut get to know their peoples beyond the four walls of their
Audience Level: All classroom.
Applicable Language: German Presenter(s): Catherine Knight Duncan, Dallas
Townview Magnet Center; Astrid Weigert,
Georgetown University; Margrit Verena Zinggeler,
Eastern Michigan University
Sponsor: AATG
Audience Level: All

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Electric, Omni Nashville 8:30 a.m.9:20 a.m. ACTFL LangEd HACKATHON
414 ACTR Board Meeting Music City Center 8:30 a.m.9:30 a.m.
E36 A Teachers Perspective: Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls BD,
ACTFL COLLAB ZONE Music City Center
Maximizing Your Student
Travel Experience 416 Designing Proficiency-based
8:30 a.m.9:20 a.m. Stations
Explorica partners with teachers to create
impactful, expertly-designed educational tours Come and experience independent learning in
Music City Center stations! This LangEd Hackathon lets you explore
that meet their specific needs and budget. In
415 What Counts? Developing this session, join an experienced teacher-leader a variety of stations for both novice and inter-
and Explorica staff to learn how to select the mediate learners. Then, hear tips to efficiently
Learners Communication
most appropriate travel program, how to prepare design stations for your own lessons. See how to
Strategies your students to travel, and how to maximize set appropriate daily Can Do statements, find
What does it take to move from Novice to in-country learning. engaging authentic resources, and plan low-prep
Intermediate and from Intermediate toward the Sponsor: Explorica, Inc. tasks to maximize learning. Finally, finish the
Advanced level of proficiency? Examine AAPPL Presenter(s): Mark Slattery, Raleigh Charter process with time to collaborate with other
prompts and sample student responses to identify High School, Elias Tapley, Explorica teachers and brainstorm specific ideas to take
ways to help learners advance to a higher level. Audience Level: Grades 6-12 back to your classes. Bring your own device!
Explore ACTFLs Conversation Builder for learners Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Kara Parkerand Megan Smith,
to practice key strategies to raise their level of Applicable Language: Non-language specific Creative Language Class
communication. Identify ways to elicit student
talk and provide feedback on how well learners
ask appropriate follow-up questions, extend or 9:00 a.m.9:15 a.m.
elaborate on their responses, or give reasons to
ACTFL Central, Exhibit Halls BD,
support their opinions.
Music City Center
Presenter(s): Paul Sandrock, ACTFL
417 Maximize Your ACTFL Membership:
Join the ACTFL Mentoring Program
Each year the ACTFL Mentoring Program runs from Sep-
tember May. Want to know more about this valuable
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(and free!) member benefit? Join us as we go over the

application, what the program entails, and hear from a
few past program participants on their experiences.
Presenter(s): Genevieve Borello, ACTFL
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Bass, Omni Nashville
418 ACTFL OPI Tester Working Session
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EP1 ACTFL Electronic Poster Presentations I
Electronic poster presentations will be displayed on a laptop computer at a high, round table around which attendees can stand for viewing and interaction. The following
electronic posters are being presented at the same time in the area so you can move about and view more than one presentation in the hour.
EP1-01 A Practical Perspective on NS and NNS Debate Beyond ESL EP1-07 Engaging and Coherent Theme-based Course Design at the
Education Beginning Level
This presentation will discuss gaps between academia and practical teaching in TEFL How to create content and activities that are engaging and meaningful for students
from NNS teachers perspectives. It also tries to explore teaching foreign or second in a thematic-based course? How can one achieve these goals at the Beginning level
language(s) beyond ESL education from bi/multilingual perspectives through the view where limited grammar is available? This presentation covers strategies and recipes
of language educators with NS and NNS dual identity. that help answer these questions, and shows how to weave performance assessment
Presenter(s): Mengmeng Huo into the mix.
EP1-02 An Experiential Model of Professional Development in WL Presenter(s): Minori Inada, University of California, San Diego; Ayumi Mita,
Teacher Development University of Minnesota
World Language Teacher Development (WLTD) is significantly impacted by teacher EP1-08 Engaging Class Projects that Support Standards-based
attrition and recruitment. This session will present one possible solution to these Instructional Design
challenges. Presenters will provide examples using an experiential PD framework for Looking for creative, language-adaptable classroom projects that support Stan-
pre- and in-service teachers and discuss how this model impacted obstacles in rural dards-based Instruction? These projects work the three modes of communication,
WLTD. spark and maintain student interest, and keep students speaking in the target
Presenter(s): Kelly Moser, Mississippi State University; Krista Chambless, University language! Poster will include a link to access file, sample student work, rubrics, and an
of Alabama at Birmingham; Patricia Davis-Wiley; University of Tennessee, Knoxville explanation of T.A.L.K scores!
EP1-03 Beyond the Classroom: A Project-Based French for the Presenter(s): Danielle Holden, Glenbrook North High School
Professions Course EP1-09 Enhancing Spanish Language Proficiency Through Film
This project-based approach to a French for the Professions course emphasizes This presentation will focus on a variety of ways in which teachers can use film as
hands-on participation in class projects that connect directly with study abroad, a medium for developing language proficiency and cross-cultural awareness. Topics
internship, and community service opportunities. Students develop communicative include using film to teach culture and history, develop authentic conversation and
and cultural competence while engaged in projects relating to their pre-professional language lessons, teach grammar points, improve listening comprehension, and more.
interests. Presenter(s): Julie Glosson, Union University
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Presenter(s): Mary Beth Raycraft, Boston University; Nathalie Dieu-Porter, Vanderbilt EP1-10 Foreign Languages and Military Service a Monolingual
University Force?
EP1-04 Building Online Courses Focused on Proficiency for the From gathering intelligence to engaging with local populations, L2 skills among mili-
Professions tary leaders are essential to national security. This presentation addresses the current
Attendees will explore highly specialized online courses to discover strategies to help state of L2 education in the U.S. military and evaluates the results from a survey of
overcome some of the challenges of online education. The core strategies promote future military officers at two U.S. service academies concerning L2 education in the
the learners ability to effectively function in the target language within his/her DOD.
chosen profession, as well as address the issue of connectedness through high impact Presenter(s): Silvia Peart, U.S. Naval Academy; Dieter Waldvogel, U.S. Air Force
learning experiences. Academy
Presenter(s): Gisela Dieter; Indira Engel, Spanish Chat EP1-11 German Chatterbox 1.0: Lets Chat About Learning German
EP1-05 Craving for Chinese Literacy Resources with STEAM Focus? We German Chatterbox 1.0 is an interactive chatbot-based online language learning
Are! platform. The application enables beginning learners of German to communicate with
Chinese immersion practices have matured over the past few years, with a strong 10 life-like virtual (A.I.) chat personalities through guided interactions, voice input/
emphasis on STEAM- (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) based output and integrated weblinks/multimedia in a rich, culturally immersive environment.
learning. However, combining literacy with STEAM units remains a challenge. Its Presenter(s): Nicolay Ostrau, Dartmouth College
hard to search for age-, difficulty-, and content-appropriate materials available on the
market. EP1-12 How Multi-University Collaborations Meet Needs of Small
Language Programs
Presenter(s): Sinan Wang and Jiayi Chen, Presidio Knolls School
Join us for insights into how the UW System addressed low enrollment in language
EP1-06 Effective Leadership Practices in Language Immersion Programs courses by improving articulation between high school and college courses, bringing
Effective leadership is a key component for successful schools, especially with faculty together to develop collaborative courses, introducing new credentialing
unique programs such as language immersion. The presenter will share the results options, and using innovative ways to address current student interests and language
of a research study about leadership practices in elementary immersion programs, program diversity.
including principals actions and attitudes that support the programs success, and Presenter(s): Lauren Rosen, University of Wisconsin; Lucian Rothe, University of
those that are detrimental. Wisconsin Madison
Presenter(s): Leslie Baldwin, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools EP1-13 Improving Access and Retention Through Online First-year
Language Courses
The presenter will demonstrate how online language courses support the mission of a
residential university by increasing student access and retention, and demonstrate the
process for developing summer online Spanish courses. The technology tools utilized
by both the professor and students, as well as three years of results, will be shared.
Presenter(s): Bridget Yaden, Pacific Lutheran University

EP1-14 L2 Writing Research Literature: A Reference for Novice EP1-18 OLMO: Online Modules for Seven Less Commonly Taught
Instructors of ELLs Languages
How can L1 and L2 writing differences be made more accessible to novice English This session showcases OLMO (Online Learning Modules) created to develop reading
language instructors? This poster session identifies some of the most consistent skills at the Advanced level in Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Persian,
macro- and micro-level differences between L1 and L2 writing in a format that can and Turkish. OLMO can be used by learners all over the world and are easily adopted
be used as a reference for instructors, writing coaches, and consultants serving L2 by instructors as a course assignment for upper levels. Modules will be demonstrated.
students. Presenter(s): Suwako Watanabe, Portland State University
Presenter(s): Susan Baroneand Carrie Cargile, Vanderbilt University EP1-19 Putting Digital Stories on the Map in the Spanish Classroom
EP1-15 Making Literature Fun for Intermediate-Advanced Levels Using This presentation will describe a final project in which advanced Spanish students
Technology created a fictional narrative in diary form that included photos and videos that one
This presentation focuses on techniques to read and discuss literature by using could follow on a virtual three-dimensional map on Google Tour Builder.
technology. Childrens stories, excerpts from novels, and poems are used to create Presenter(s): Carmen Granda
animated story boards, telenovelas (soap operas), and music videos. Participants will
receive a list of sources, instructions for each project, and rubrics for evaluation. EP1-20 Students Become the Teachers: Taking French Class into the
Community
Presenter(s): Marian Priceand Ana Berver, La Canada High School
A discussion of lessons learned while designing and teaching a Community Based
EP1-16 Map Your Way to Language Proficiency! Learning (CBL) course. In a fourth semester French class, undergraduates taught
This poster will demonstrate that using online maps enhances students content language and culture to middle school students. Discussion will include: objectives,
knowledge and presentational skills. The presenter will share sample maps, logistics, learning outcomes, reflection and assessment methods, and working with a
discussing objectives and activities. These samples will show how maps can provide community partner.
opportunities to increase cultural knowledge as well as to practice the presentational Presenter(s): Lauren Wester-Murphy, University of Michigan
mode of communication.
EP1-21 Ten Reasons Why Now is the Best Time to Learn Arabic
Presenter(s): Yasuko Rallings, Wake Forest University
This presentation will provide guidance to teachers of Arabic on how to encourage and
EP1-17 North Carolina Virtual Public School Success Stories motivate students by showing them what they can do with Arabic. This presentation
Developing communicative competence in online world language courses can be a will discuss the benefits of learning Arabic on many levels and explain why this is a
challenge. Learners must have opportunities to speak with fluent speakers in real golden time to learn Arabic.
time. NCVPS recognizes the need for synchronous conversation in online courses and Presenter(s): Khaldoun Almousily, University of Louisville
utilizes a variety of easy-to-use web-based tools and software to connect learners
with fluent speakers.
Presenter(s): Ellen Hart, North Carolina Virtual Public School
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Board Room A, Music City Center ACTFL CAREER CAF 9:30 a.m.10:20 a.m.
419 NFMLTA Board Meeting 9:30 a.m.10:20 a.m. Music City Center
Career Caf, Exhibit Halls BD, E42 Nihongo Daijobu!: Enabling
9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Music City Center
Legends Ballroom A, Omni Nashville Beginners to Communicate
426 Navigating the Job Interview Successfully
420 American Councils for International
and Negotiating an Offer for Nihongo Daijobu! is a textbook that enables
Education Chinese Flagship
K-12 Teaching Positions beginners of Japanese to communicate
Program Meeting successfully in everyday situations, in as short a
From initial screenings to in-depth interviews,
job seekers need to be prepared for a range of timeframe as possible. This workshop introduces
9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. questions and tasks. Participate in a discussion the textbooks basic idea of a step-by-step
Music Row 5, Omni Nashville about what to expect and effective strategies enhancement of communication skills, its
for navigating the interview process and the content and the teaching method based upon it.
421 AAUSC Editorial Board Meeting
job offer. Get your feet wet with some mock Sponsor: Kinokuniya Bookstores of America
interviewing, as well. Presenter(s): Akiko Kajikawa, Sun Academy
9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. NIHONGO Center
Room 211, Music City Center Consultant Audience Level: All
422 AATG FL-A-CH Committee Meeting
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ACTFL COLLAB ZONE
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423 AATG Deutsch an Schulen 9:30 a.m.10:20 a.m.
Committee Meeting Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls BD,
Music City Center
Music City Center
E43 Global Solutions for Your
9:15 a.m.9:30 a.m. 427 Less Commonly Taught
ACTFL Central, Exhibit Halls BD, Growing Ethnic Diversity
Language Experts Needed
Music City Center Needs
Are you a native speaker of a less commonly
424 Maximize Your ACTFL Membership: Greater ethnic diversity is requiring more
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taught language interested in conducting profi-

ciency testing and reviewing test materials? If so, options for language materials. Gumdrop Global
Summer Language Scholarships
please come learn about these opportunities for Solutions has found a perfect cost-effective
Interested in traveling this summer and practicing your target language experts. solution that helps you meet these needs. A
language skills? ACTFL partners with various schools new series consisting of 50 library bound English
Presenter(s): Julia Ruane, ACTFL
each year to provide free language courses exclusively books contains a key that unlocks five additional
to ACTFL members. Learn more about submitting an languages including Spanish, French, Mandarin,
application and scholarships currently being offered. Russian and Arabic.
Presenter(s): Genevieve Borello, ACTFL ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE Sponsor: Gumdrop Books Global Solutions
Presenter(s): Chris Batscha, Gumdrop Books
MINI-BYTE
9:30 a.m.10:00 a.m. Global Solutions, Nick Fitzgerald, Gumdrop
ACTFL Central, Exhibit Halls BD, Books Global Solutions, Jim Hopper, Gumdrop
9:30 a.m.10:00 a.m. Books Global Solutions
Music City Center Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls BD, Audience Level: All
425 Maximize Your ACTFL Membership: Music City Center Language of Presentation: English
Periodicals Preview Applicable Language: Arabic, Russian,
428 Must-Have Tool Kit!
Spanish, Other
Learn more about how to access the archives of both The cyber garage is full of tech tools, but what
The Language Educator and Foreign Language Annals. are the must-have tech tools that you need in
Interested in submitting an article? Well show you your tool box? Get ready to put on your tool belt
how! Join us and learn more about how to utilize these on and grab the right tech tool for the job!
publications in your classroom or institution.
Presenter(s): Genevieve Borello, ACTFL School

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Join in as we read a passage from Caesars De Learn about the history, philosophy, and practical updated on any changes in
Bello Galllico. First, we will explore how to build application of the Rassias Method of language
a program based on sight-reading in Latin. Then, instruction which was introduced in the Peace
the program schedule and
we will read a typical passage of Caesar with Corps (appropriate for Kindergarten-University other important information.
tips for helping students through the toughest levels) and is used in programs nationally and Follow ACTFL @actfl for
sections. In the process, we will demonstrate internationally. Participants will learn about
several vocabulary review games! short term job opportunities and observe (and official information and look
Sponsor: Wayside Publishing participate) in several techniques. for all tweets with the hashtag
Presenter(s): Jane Lienau, Brunswick High Sponsor: Dartmouth Colleges Rassias Center #ACTFL17. If you want to share
School, Deborah Espitia, Wayside Publishing, Presenter(s): Helene Rassias Miles, Rassias
something about the convention
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RT3 ACTFL Roundtable Presentations III
Moderator: Caroline Kelly, Mitchell Community College
RT3-01 Broadening the Learning of AP Latin Vocabulary Through RT3-04 Lets Discuss How to Professionalize Language Teacher
Movie Titles Preparation
Using the AP Latin vocabulary as a basis, make learning more effective and engaging What measures can help us effectively professionalize language teacher preparation?
by incorporating the target words into movie titles, TV shows, book titles, video Raising GPA requirements? Requiring standardized tests for admission to/exit from
games, and other types of materials. programs? Implementing the edTPA? Enacting high-leverage practices throughout the
Presenter(s): James Gussis, Greenwich Country Day School teaching cycle? Which of these practices are working? Which are not and why? What
else can we do?
RT3-02 Extensive Reading in the German Language Program
Presenter(s): Sarah Jourdain, Stony Brook University
This presentation describes the implementation and feasibility of extensive reading in
an intermediate low German course at the college level. Drawing on research from RT3-05 Recruitment for Language Programs: Bolstering Enrollment
ESL/EFL contexts, this presentation will demonstrate the benefits of extensive reading This session highlights factors leading to low enrollment. The presenters will share
for language learners and the need for alternative approaches to teaching reading in student focus group insights, initiatives being carried out at several institutions, and
German. conclude with strategies to recruit students. Participants will acquire information to
Presenter(s): Gina Wrobel, Ohio State University advocate for long-term solutions at their institutions.
RT3-03 How Can I Improve My Students Pronunciation? Try NetProF Presenter(s): Christina Isabelli, Gonzaga University/Department of Modern
Languages and Literature; Carolyn Dunlap, University of Texas at Austin
This presentation introduces an online pronunciation practicing tool, NetProF:
Networked Pronunciation Feedback System. NetProF is a system that applies speech RT3-06 Students Perceptions of Using Mobile Apps in English
recognition technology to help foreign language learners develop their pronunciation Language Learning
skills. During the presentation, participants will learn how to use the system and do a This presentation summarizes research-based findings about students perceptions of
hands-on trial. using mobile apps in English language learning, and the factors which influence these
Presenter(s): Yonghun Lee, Defense Language Institute perceptions. With insights about how to embed mobile apps in language learning,
this presentation will give suggestions on how to use mobile phones in and out of the
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classroom.
Presenter(s): Jiawen Zhu, University of Pittsburgh
RT3-07 Supporting Students with LD in an Active Learning/
Communicative Class
Active Learning and Communicative teaching approaches might pose specific chal-
lenges for students with LD. Come to learn about the findings of a collegial initiative
implemented at a mid-sized public university. Results from comparisons across 6
different languages at different levels of proficiency shed light on the field and inspire
new research.
Presenter(s): Maria Manniand Tomoko Hoogenboom, University of Maryland
Baltimore County
RT3-08 Use of Authentic Materials in Language Class: Challenges and
Real Solutions
During this roundtable discussion, we will develop a list of the most common
challenges that language teachers face when using authentic materials and provide
participants with real, creative solutions.
Presenter(s): Angela Sanchez, Yan Chen and Phyllis Hopp, Young Scholars of Central
PA Charter School; Clarisa Capone Huizenga, Penn State University
RT3-09 Virtualogy Lets Chat About Virtually Everything About Virtual
Learning
Welcome to Virtualogy: a roundtable chat session in which participants can talk
about essentially anything regarding virtual language learning. The session aims
to demystify challenges associated with virtual learning and share strategies for
meaningful student engagement and subsequent high achievement outcomes. Come
February 810, 2018 ready to engage!
New York Hilton Midtown Presenter(s): Janna Chiang, Laurel Springs School; Nadine Jacobsen-McLean, NNELL
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429 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Dual 430 ACTFL Paper Presentations: 432 Novice and Intermediate Italian
Language Immersion Innovative Use of Technology III Reading: The All-too-often-neglected
Getting it Right: Addressing Accuracy in the Social Media and Students Active Engagement Skill
Immersion Classroom in Learning Foreign Languages The panel addresses integrating reading into the
This presentation reports on a collaborative project A student glued to her phone? Could this habit be turned curriculum from Novice through Intermediate level
between researchers and practitioners to develop and into a learning tool? This presentation discusses the proficiencies. The presenters will share reading
implement a series of classroom interventions aimed at use of Facebook and other social media channels for strategies, level-appropriate authentic readings, reading
improving the accuracy and complexity of the language learning a foreign language. The study demonstrates activities, and assessment. Texts such as graphs and
produced by immersion students. Practical advice, growth in students active engagement in communica- charts to online newspaper articles, literature and entire
implications of this project, and the impact of the tion with foreign peers, increased language fluency, and novels are explored.
interventions are discussed. a higher satisfaction. Presenter(s): James Fortney and Alessio Filippi,
Presenter(s): Fernando Rubio and Lucia Rubio, Presenter(s): Natalia Rekhter, Saint Mary-of-the- University of Southern California; Sandra Palaich,
University of Utah; Chantal Esquivias, Weber State Woods College Arizona State University
University Building a Technology-enhanced Business Sponsor: AATI
Mapping the Trajectory of Dual Language Language Course Audience Level: Higher Education
Immersion Start-up Programs Language of Presentation: English
The professional training aspect of Business Language
This session addresses the steps and challenges in courses can be enhanced by designing interactive
the implementation of four dual language programs projects that make use of the technology tools of the
in Indiana. We highlight the innovative instructional business world. This session will explore how tools 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
choices, assessment procedures, and administrative like Skype, Adobe Connect, Google, and Playposit Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville
decisions that positively impact student spoken mastery, can sharpen linguistic, cultural, and professional 433 Experience High-Leverage Teaching
bridging to literacy, and achievement. proficiencies.
Practices that Promote Social
Presenter(s): Vesna Dimitrieskaand Martha Nyikos, Presenter(s): Elizabeth Voss, Syracuse University
Indiana University Student Engagement for Language Learning in a
Actions
Foreign Language or a Mother Tongue? U.S. Translation Course Presenters share ways to implement high-leverage
Spanish in Study Abroad Programs This study examines the change in perceptions of teaching practices in a social justice-focused thematic
This presentation discusses findings from an investiga- Spanish language learners in an introductory course on unit that promotes language and cultural proficiency for
tion of the effects of an immersion experience on the Spanish-English translation. Results of the study have global citizenship. They demonstrate various strategies
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sociolinguistic competence of U.S. Spanish speakers. pedagogical implications for the design of an introduc- to elicit critical thinking and problem solving skills that
Types of language instruction, housing, program tory English-Spanish translation course and the use of encourage students to collaborate and experience real
duration, students expectations, and extent of cultural digital media in cooperative translation assignments. communication.
interaction and integration were compared in order to Presenter(s): Cristina Pardo-Ballester, Iowa State Presenter(s): Yoshiko Saito-Abbott, California State
explain different outcomes. University University; Yo Azama, North Salinas High School
Presenter(s): Laura Marques-Pascual, University of Sponsor: AATJ
California Audience Level: All
ACTFL PLENARY III Language of Presentation: Japanese
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Music City Center Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville
Come by the 431 Research Priorities: Advancing 434 The Community of Inquiry to
Career Caf Research for Effective Connect Learners Online in Real
Grab a cup of coffee and join Classroom Practice World Tasks
us in the Career Caf in the What are we learning through the research This presentation shows how you can transform
priorities grants given each year by ACTFL and your classroom into a place where students become
World Languages Expo (Exhibit collaborators, problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and
how can the findings advance our classroom prac-
Halls BD, Music City Center). tice? Come hear researchers share the results lifelong language learners by using the Community of
Inquiry model. Blended Learning plays an important role
Learn from and share with of their studies and how they can help language
educators promote student learning. in learners interacting outside of their classroom and
other colleagues by discussing connecting to the real world.
Presenter(s): Meg Malone, ACTFL and AELRC;
the career search process in a Shu-Ling Wu, Southern Illinois University; Presenter(s): Masahiro Tanaka, United Nations
relaxed atmosphere. Discussions Diego Pascual y Cabo, Texas Tech University; International School; Tomoko Graham, Noble and
Montserrat Mir and Rachel Shively, Illinois Greenough School; Noriko Okubo, Knox English
will be facilitated by Greta Network
State University
Lundgaard, ACTFL consultant and Audience Level: All Sponsor: AATJ
a former district supervisor, and Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: Japanese
Erin Kearney, professor at the Applicable Language: Japanese
University of Buffalo.

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435 The Arabic Resource Box Open 437 ACTFL Less Commonly Taught 439 ACTFL Teacher Development SIG
Source Lesson Plan Rentals Languages SIG Business Meeting Session
This session introduces the Arabic Resource Box project, and Presentations Exploring Heritage Speakers Experiences in WL
a collection of self-contained thematic units, complete This session features two presentations and will end Teacher Education Programs
with a series of lesson plans, all necessary materials, with a business meeting and discussion on improving This case study explores the experiences and challenges
and instructions for suggested use. The second half of LCTL education in the U.S. There are also door prize in two teacher education programs of Latino students
the session will be an open-ended Q&A, and partici- raffles for participants. who want to become Spanish teachers. The findings
pants are highly encouraged to provide feedback. from this study shed light on issues that heritage
Presenter(s): Connor Seidenschwarz, Qatar Foundation Student-Driven Formative Assessment in a Task- speakers go through in order to better support their
International; Nada Shaath, Los Angeles Unified Based Language Classroom needs in the teacher certification process.
School District This paper examines task-based, student-driven for- Presenter(s): Carolina Bustamante, State University of
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 mative assessments in an email-writing task designed New York at Old Westbury; Miguel Novella, Eastern
Language of Presentation: English to help students self-monitor their communicative Washington University
Applicable Language: Arabic development. The comparison of student, peer, and
instructor ratings suggests that students are realistic Flipping the Classroom: A Model for Instructor
judges of their performance. Training
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Presenter(s): Xue Ma, Georgetown University This session examines how instructors and students
conceptualize and experience their roles in flipped
Parents Perceptions of Dual Language
436 ECHS/ECS Strengths, models of instruction, and how this interpretation
Immersion Programs shapes their behaviors and beliefs about language
Weaknesses, Opportunities, and The growth of dual language immersion programs learning. Discussion will focus on the challenges of
Threats across the nation aims to support content literacy in flipped instruction and implications for the development
Early College High School/Early College Start programs multiple languages. This study examines factors that of an instructor training model.
allow high school students to enroll in college-level influence parents perceptions of a less commonly Presenter(s): Marta Tecedor, Texas Tech University;
classes for college credit. This session provides a brief taught dual language immersion program, a critical Alejandro Prez Belda, University of Iowa
overview of such programs along with case studies. component in parents decisions to enroll their children
in dual language immersion programs. What Educators Want to Know About
We examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, Assessment: Is It What They Need to Know?
and threats of such programs with special emphasis on Presenter(s): Natalie Tran and Dawn Person, California
smaller languages. State University; Renae Bryant and Shannon This paper will discuss the findings of a survey sent to
Villanueva, Westminster School District 53 language educators to investigate the effectiveness
Presenter(s): Timothy Altanero, Austin Community
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Sponsor: Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) SIG of assessment literacy workshops they attended and to
College; Susan Terranova, Anne Arundel Community identify educators perceptions of what specific knowl-
College; Rhonda Westerhaus, Pratt Community edge and skills are needed to develop classroom-based
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assessments.
Sponsor: Community Colleges SIG Room 101A, Music City Center
Audience Level: All Presenter(s): Mary Jo DiBiase-Lubrano, Yale University
438 Implementing a Maker Culture
Applicable Language: Non-language specific in the Elementary Language 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Classroom Room 101C, Music City Center
Are you interested in learning more about the maker 440 Video Cornucopia II: Incorporating
culture and how you can bring it into your classroom? Comprehensible Clips Effectively
In this session, you will learn about the philosophy of
This session demonstrates the effective use of a variety
maker culture and easy ways to implement it in your
of comprehensible, target language videos available
classroom. You will see student examples and receive a
online, such as news, reality shows, ads, and cartoons.
Session Handouts digital toolbox to get started today.
The audience will receive a lesson plan template that
Available Online Presenter(s): Ashley Evans, Darlington School supports collaborative and personalized learning, and
and in Mobile App Language of Presentation: English
developing speaking and writing proficiency.
Presenter(s): Joanne Shang, Rye County Day School;
Presenters are being encouraged Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Cyndy Ning, CLTA
to upload their handouts to the Sponsor: CLASS
Online Convention Program
(www.actfl.org/convention-expo) Applicable Language: Chinese
and the official Convention
Mobile App.

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441 The Assessment Needs of Chinese 444 Journaling Across Major Borders: 446 Technology and Chinese Language
Dual Immersion Programs From Writing to Speaking Teaching
Chinese Immersion programs face many assessment This session will focus on designing journal prompts Technology-related Teaching Practices to
challenges: assessing PK-12 students; establishing in first and second year language courses (NM-AL) Promote Collaborative Learning
proficiency expectations and communicating them with to help learners consistently produce writing at a Seeking effective methods to promote collaborative
stakeholders; reconciling language- and content-based sublevel above their current proficiency. Presenters will learning is very important. In this presentation, three
learning; and conducting reading assessments. Experts also discuss how well-structured journal entries can technology-based methods are addressed: building an
in Chinese DLI present their perspectives and engage translate into higher-level oral production. online WALL for class discussion; using multi-media
the audience in discussion. Presenter(s): Heather Howardand Vera Shapirshteyn, to help students transcribe subtitles of Chinese videos;
Presenter(s): Shuhan Wang, ELE Consulting Stanford University implementing a Final Group Project to improve students
International; Marquita Alexander, Washington Audience Level: Higher Education academic writing.
Yu Ying Charter School; Jeffrey Bissell, Chinese Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Xueyin Shao
American International School; Luyi Lien, Yinghua Applicable Language: French
Innovative Strategies for Applying Automated
Academy
Essay Scoring for CSL/CFL Beginner
Sponsor: CLASS 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 An innovative teaching strategy based on Technological
Language of Presentation: English Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) is proposed
Applicable Language: Chinese 445 Enhance Chinese Literacy to address the difficulty in teaching CSL/CFL writing
for beginning learners. By applying Automated Essay
Development with Classical
Scoring for Han Aid (AES-Han Aid), a study proved that
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Readings and Drama it effectively enhances learners writing proficiency.
Empower students and enrich your program using classi- Presenter(s): Yao-Ting Sung, Shu-Ping Chou, and
442 Integrating STEMM Learning into cal readings and drama. This collaborative research Jia-Fei Hong, National Taiwan Normal University;
Chinese Classrooms involves three institutions and focuses on incorporating Tao-Hsing Chang, National Kaohsiung University
drama into an upper-division course with the use of Beginner-level Business Chinese Pedagogical
In the 21st century, STEMM (science, technology, engi- authentic materials and graded readings that enhance
neering, mathematics, and medicine) learning provides Application
students literacy development and their abilities to
ways to build a sustainable Chinese program. The perform with confidence. Most schools offering Business Chinese require at least
presenters will discuss the importance of connecting two years of Chinese coursework before becoming
these fields to language teaching and explore lessons Presenter(s): Ke Peng, Western Kentucky University; eligible to take elective Business Chinese. This
Chiuhung Chen, University of Miami; Ying Feng,
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and techniques for including these innovative strategies presentation demonstrates the potential pedagogical
in Chinese classes. Pennsylvania State University application for Chinese language beginners to learn
Sponsor: CLTA business Chinese through a transformative Business
Presenter(s): Janice Dowd; Shaoyuen Chen-Lin, Audience Level: Higher Education
Choate Rosemary Hall; Lucy Lee, Livingston High Chinese course model.
School Applicable Language: Chinese Presenter(s): Weihsuan Lo, National Taiwan Normal
Sponsor: CLASS University; I-ting Chao, Chapman University
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Sponsor: CLTA
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Higher Education
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443 Experience Songs in French from 447 Integrated Performance Assessments
Visit ACTFL Central
Your Own Mouth: A Sing-along in the University Mandarin
A vocal/instrumental live music intercultural sing-along
ACTFL Central is located in Experience
for songs from all over the Francophone world, with the World Languages Expo This session reports on research into IPAs in a
lyrics provided and pedagogical commentary. The five (Exhibit Halls BD, Music City University Mandarin program. It features IPA curriculum
presenters form the musical group Au Coeur du Vent redesign and test construction. Teaching activities
and are not a panel; they are participation facilitators. Center). It is open Friday, 10:00
and assessments are shared. The instructional effects
Presenter(s): Robert Peckham; Jason Davenport, a.m.6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 are presented using quantitative and qualitative data,
Covington High School; Mikle Ledgerwood, Samford a.m.5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, concluding that IPAs can be equally or more successful
University; Karen Sorenson, Austin Peay State in university settings.
University
8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Stop by
Presenter(s): Song Jiang, Yijun Ding, Reed Riggs, and
Audience Level: All to purchase ACTFL publications Jing Wu, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Language of Presentation: English or to learn more about ACTFL Sponsor: CLTA
Applicable Language: French Audience Level: Higher Education
programs and services!

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448 The Culture of Martinique as a 451 Road Map to a Proficiency- and 454 Get Students Involved! A Co-
Crossroads of Historical Influences Performance-based Curriculum Constructive Approach to Feedback
Learning about an island culture like Martinique through Been wanting to switch to performance-based assess- in Your Class
an examination of its history, geography and cuisine ments and curriculum grounded in authentic materials Ever wonder how students can play a role in assessing
allows us to examine how exploration, conflict, immigra- but dont know where to begin? Join the journey their performance in the classroom? Or, how students
tion, climate, and economics influence the development to proficiency by tossing the textbook and building can give purposeful feedback to each other? This ses-
of traditions. The presenter will discuss how diverse thematic units. Session directed to leaders looking to sion addresses various techniques on how to facilitate
elements brought from afar manifest themselves today. implement program changes, but ready to use resources effective and purposeful co-constructive feedback and
Presenter(s): Jayne Abrate, AATF applicable for everyone. provides reflective tools to use in the classroom.
Audience Level: All Presenter(s): Kira Mocon, Valley View School District Presenter(s): Christina-Marie Mueller, Amanda
Language of Presentation: French 365U; Angelean Behm, Bolingbrook High School; Cummings, Samuel Figueroa, and Elfie Repel, Adlai
Applicable Language: French Kelly Sliwinski E. Stevenson High School
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English
Room 104B, Music City Center Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Spanish
449 Every Second Counts: Pecha Kucha 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
PD Room 104E, Music City Center Room 106B, Music City Center
20 slides. 20 seconds per slide. 6:20 total time for a 452 Performance Assessment Through
presentation. Welcome to the Pecha Kucha format.
455 Integrating AP Spanish Literature
Experience five fast-paced, energetic and entertaining
Creative Storytelling in a Language into the Spanish Language Course
examples that will share the latest and greatest ways to Classroom This session will demonstrate techniques to expand
marry EdTech and Language Learning, modeled through This session provides an overview of the current SLA students skills in the interpretive and presentational
an effective medium you can bring back to your students theories on performance assessment. It explores how modes of communication across AP Spanish Language
and colleagues. to assess writing and speaking skills using modern and AP Spanish Literature courses by integrating some
Presenter(s): Noah Geisel, University of Colorado technology in a language classroom. Topics, lesson of the works from the literature course into thematic
Denver; Dorie Perugini, Glastonbury Public Schools plans, and rubrics are discussed. Attendees will have an units suitable for the language curriculum.
Audience Level: All opportunity to create their own assessment tasks. Presenter(s): Maritza Sloan, Ladue Horton Watkins
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Anna Mikhaylovaand Celine Rose, High School
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Applicable Language: Non-language specific University of Iowa Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Audience Level: Higher Education Language of Presentation: Spanish
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Spanish
Room 104C, Music City Center Applicable Language: Non-language specific
450 Fostering Global Awareness: 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
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Professional Educator Standards
Connections 456 Revolutionize Your Lessons:
453 Play on: Building Language Applying Design Thinking in
As we prepare students for college and careers,
are we preparing them to be global citizens? What
Strategies with Commercial Games Language Curriculum
responsibility do educators have to teach students Engaging, provocative, and complex are a few of In this workshop, participants will be introduced to an
about the world? During this session we will focus on the words used to describe various sorts of games. Why innovative design approach called Design Thinking,
the correlation between global education and pre- and not use these culturally-relevant, authentic materials and will learn how to adapt this approach to language
in-service teacher standards. Global Ed classroom to build learner language skills? This session focuses curriculum design. They will design an actual language
resources will be shared. on games and game-based activities that enhance lesson using Design Thinking and take home many new
Presenter(s): Helga Fasciano, NC Department of language learning and expand diverse language and creative ideas for their language lessons.
Public Instruction; Mary Lynn Redmond, Wake Forest strategies for learners.
Presenter(s): Sunyoung Lee-Ellis, Foreign Service
University Presenter(s): Benjamin Pearson, Center for Applied Institute
Audience Level: All Second Language Studies Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: All Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific

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457 Activating the Student Voice 460 Beyond the Play Button: Practical 463 Student Confidence, Engagement,
Unlock one of the most powerful classroom tools: the Activities to Enhance Music and and Motivation Via Personalized
student voice. When the student voice is activated, Videos Learning
learning becomes more engaging, meaningful, and
motivating. Learn effective ways to improve daily While music and videos are essential forms of language This session demonstrates how personalized learning
interpersonal and presentational communications. This input, teachers often find it challenging to properly strategiesonline games, self-reflection, and self-as-
hands-on workshop explores ready-to-use ideas for implement them in the classroom. Clicking play is easy, sessmentimpact learner autonomy. Presenters share
creating a student-centered curriculum. but isnt there more? This session will demonstrate a the results of action research projects conducted by
variety of practical, guilt-free activities for teaching with French teachers in three different high schools, and will
Presenter(s): Steven Lander, Todd Bowen, andTapan
music and videos. show participants how to implement these strategies in
Patel, Niles Township High School District 219
Presenter(s): Jim Wooldridge; Kelly Ferguson, their own classrooms.
Language of Presentation: English LaFollette High School Presenter(s): Daniel Morris, Southern Oregon
Applicable Language: Spanish Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 University; Georgina Duff, Rumsey Hall School;
Language of Presentation: English Heather Neal, Gladstone High School; Sonal Pandya,
Applicable Language: Non-language specific YES Prep Public Schools
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Audience Level: All
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458 How Much Can They REALLY Say? Room 202A, Music City Center Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Creative Ways to Evaluate Student 461 Listen Up! Engaging Students in the 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Proficiency Story Listening Experience Room 203A, Music City Center
Proficiency evaluations are critical in determining Stories permeate our daily lives in the form of legends,
whether students can transfer the skills learned in the
464 What Color is Your Language?
newspapers, childrens books, jokes, and personal
classroom to real life in unfamiliar and/or unexpected experiences. The presenter will share various ways to
Social Justice Now!
contexts. Embrace proficiency tests; do not avoid them. scaffold the story listening experience for students, to Effective language learning improves academic achieve-
This session will show why they are important, how to help them read and comprehend the story in text form. ment, provides cognitive benefits and self-regulation,
incorporate them into your curriculum, and offer tools to and can enhance cultural perspectives. This session,
facilitate assessments. Presenter(s): Cynthia Hitz, Palmyra Area School
District; Marta Yedinak, Ripon High School designed for both ASL and non-ASL grades 6-12
Presenter(s): Nohelia Rojas-Miesseand Julie Szucs, Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 teachers, will help participants connect and collaborate
Miami University Language of Presentation: English as World Language colleagues.
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Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Non-language specific Presenter(s): Pamela Furline, North Rockland Central
Language of Presentation: English School District; Reina Martinez, North Rocklin High
Applicable Language: Non-language specific School
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Room 202B, Music City Center Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Room 201A, Music City Center 462 Best of SWCOLT: Active Applicable Language: Non-language specific
459 Moving Beyond Word-level Engagement Strategies
In his book, Shaking up the Schoolhouse, Phil Schlechty
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Meaning: Pragmatics in Language
says students who are engaged exhibit three charac- Room 203B, Music City Center
Learning teristics: (1) they are attracted to their work, (2) they 465 Planning for Success with Student
Successful communication requires interpretation persist in their work despite challenges and obstacles,
beyond word-level meaning. This session examines the and (3) they take visible delight in accomplishing their
Interpreters
role of pragmatics in language learning and provides work. We can achieve this level of student engagement Students are frequently asked to do interpreting/
examples of how to incorporate communication every day in our classrooms with our activities and translation work when fulfilling community service
beyond words in the classroom. Examples are provided management systems. requirements or when enrolled in a Languages for Spe-
in English for intermediate proficiency to facilitate Presenter(s): Lauren Tauchman, Bradley University cial Purposes (LSP) course. This session will focus on
adaptability to other languages and levels. Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 how to prepare students to take on this role and how to
Presenter(s): Renee Marshall, University of Oregon; Language of Presentation: English empower them to indicate that a professional is needed
Li-Hsien Yang, Center for Applied Second Language Applicable Language: Non-language specific for certain topics and under certain circumstances.
Studies Sponsored by the American Translators Association.
Audience Level: All Presenter(s): Caitilin Walsh, American Translators
Language of Presentation: English Association

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466 Tried and True: Classroom 469 College German and the Liberal 472 Language, Culture, and Jobs in the
Management Strategies that Work Arts: Avenues for Integration and U.S. and APEC
The most engaging communicative language teaching Advocacy Are U.S. and international companies recruiting for
techniques are ineffectual if classroom management This panel explores ways to effectively integrate language and culture skills? Join experts from the Joint
procedures are not in place. This session presents a liberal arts institutional missions and curricula into National Committee for Languages, American Councils
host of strategies designed to keep instruction in L2 small German programs. Presenters offer three case for International Education, the National Foreign
moving forward so that teachers may build commu- studies that address the issue via curriculum revision, Language Center, and Global Professional Search for
nicative competence in students in an engaging and cross-disciplinary collaboration, implementing the latest results of a six-nation survey of employers on
well-maintained classroom environment. undergraduate research and publishing, and other High their language requirements.
Presenter(s): Lori Crawford-Dixon, Alise Alexander, Impact Practices. Presenter(s): William Rivers, JNCL; Kirsten Baker,
Aleida Gomez, and Katie Kraemer, University of Presenter(s): Juliane Schicker, Carleton College; Global Professional Search; Richard Brecht,
Notre Dame Richard Apgar, Sewanee, The University of the American Councils for International Education;
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 South; Arne Koch, Colby College; Gregory Wolf, N Rebecca Damari, National Foreign Language Center
Language of Presentation: English Central College at the University of Maryland
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Sponsor: Small Undergraduate German Programs SIG Audience Level: All
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Room 205A, Music City Center Applicable Language: German
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467 Which Road Do We Take? Which
Experiences Count for WL Teacher
Room 206B, Music City Center 473 AP World Languages and Cultures:
Educators?
470 Using Art for Contextual Trends, Updates and Resources
Presenters discuss challenges that must become
desiderata for tomorrows teacher educators in resolving
Understanding in AP Latin Participants will gain information about AP world lan-
issues facing pre-service and beginning WL teacher This presentation will focus on how the use of images guage and culture courses and exams, including current
education. Highlighted are: language preparedness, can aid AP Latin students with translation by providing trends and updates on program information. They will
teaching performance skills, specific K-12 school a contextual understanding. Attendees will see images learn how to find and interpret AP statistics. They will
settings, the cooperating teacher, and communicative that they can use and the questions they can ask to discover how to access a variety of AP course and exam
classroom activities for levels I-V. facilitate class discussion and help students with resources that can be used to support standards-based
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translation through the use of a visual image. instruction.

Presenter(s): Paul Garcia, University of Kansas;
Patricia Davis-Wiley; University of Tennessee, Presenter(s): Amy Mullay, North Hunterdon High Presenter(s): Marcia Arndtand David Jahner, The
Knoxville; Kelly Moser, Mississippi State University; School College Board
Todd Hernandez, Marquette University Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Audience Level: Higher Education Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Latin Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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471 No Longer on the Sidelines: 474 Community-based Games and
468 Differentiating Instruction in the Planning for Integrated Listening Simulations to Connect Learners
World Language Classroom Instruction with Communities
This session will present ways to successfully This session shares a curricular project that positions Robust community-based simulations in the L2
differentiate learning through in-class and out-of-class listening at the center of the curriculum, from course classroom comprise an enhanced learner-centered
academic and social experiences. These strategies can goals through class activities and homework. The experience. The panel will discuss their integration of
be modified and utilized at all levels and with most age session highlights the impact of systematic listening learning technologies in real and imagined community
groups. A sample student-directed project that promotes instruction on student proficiency outcomes, and settings. Pedagogical approaches, technology solutions,
critical and creative thinking will be shared. includes hands-on work with the resulting model to and assessment will be addressed via presentation and
Presenter(s): Lou Tolosa-Casadont, University of adapt it to attendees course goals. live demonstration and discussion.
Georgia Presenter(s): Mandy Menke, Stephanie Anderson, Presenter(s): Jeffrey Samuels, World Languages 360,
Audience Level: All Angela Carlson-Lombardi, and Sara Mack, University Inc.; Kevin Gaugler, Marist College; Felix Kronenberg,
Language of Presentation: English of Minnesota Rhodes College
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: All Audience Level: All

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475 Community Building to Support a 478 Genre-based Writing in the 481 Inventions, Innovations,
90% Target Language Classroom Communicative Curriculum Connections: STEM and German
How do we faithfully stay 90% in the target language? How do we help students see writing as an act of Literature
What motivates us? How can we measure English communication, and not merely a chance to demon- Emphasis on connecting and integrating STEM,
use? Come and experience strategies inspired by strate mastery of grammatical structures? This session German literature, and ethical questions in the
Restorative Justice Circles designed to create a positive presents a method for designing writing prompts that sciences represented in literary texts. Kehlmanns Die
environment specifically for 90% TL use. Engage with invite students (including heritage learners) to engage Vermessung der Welt, Brechts Leben des Galilei, and
Monday-ready resources that will help you co-create a with authentic texts and participate in global language examples of climate fiction engage students in exploring
unique community plan with students! communities. the possibilities and limits of science and research and
Presenter(s): Katharine Diaz, Clark Pleasant Middle Presenter(s): Kristen Turpin, Villanova University questions of accountability.
School Audience Level: Higher Education Presenter(s): Gabriele Eichmannsand Erika Berroth,
Audience Level: All Language of Presentation: English Southwestern University
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Room 209C, Music City Center Applicable Language: German
479 Thinking Outside the Page
476 Facilitating Deep Mathematical 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Thinking about ditching your textbook? Want to
Thinking in Dual Language incorporate students interests and experiences into
Immersion the curriculum? Participants will learn how to create 482 Toward Cultural Literacy: Writing in
thematic units without the support of a traditional text- the Intermediate German Classroom
Join us for an interactive session to learn how deep book. Presenters will discuss how to design effective
mathematical thinking combined with highly engaging units and assessments, and share how they incorporate This session explores the use of writing, both creative
language instruction meets the demands of the Common technology and authentic texts. and analytical, to foster the transition from intermediate
Core Mathematics Standards through the Comprehen- to advanced proficiency. Presenters share a variety of
Presenter(s): Alma Andradeand Meg Anderson-
sive Mathematics Instruction (CMI) framework. project-based activities that leverage writing tasks to
Johnston, University Prep
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Gallagher, Wasatch School build cultural literacy and linguistic proficiency, and
Audience Level: All
District engage participants in creating materials for their own
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 8 classroom.
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Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Yevgenya Strakovsky, Stanford
Applicable Language: Non-language specific University; Maria Gallmeier, University of Tennessee;
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Margrit Verena Zinggeler, Eastern Michigan
Room 210, Music City Center University
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Room 209A, Music City Center 480 Integrating Cultures and Pedagogies Sponsor: AATG
477 Deeper Learning with Detective of Indigenous Peoples in Our
Mysteries Classrooms Applicable Language: German
STEAM up your language classroom with traditional or How can discussion about indigenous cultures,
contemporary detective mystery project-based learning. languages, and perspectives be integrated into the 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Whether you use Sherlock Holmes or Rosenheim Cops, teaching of foreign languages? Elementary and high Room 213, Music City Center
project-based detective mystery scenarios in language school curriculum documents are starting to require this
in all subject areas. This question will be explored in
483 Symbioses of Foreign Language
learning allow students to develop deeper inquiry skills
and language competencies, interacting with content in light of recent work started in Canada and provide some and Media Literacy Education in the
fun and meaningful ways. concrete examples for classrooms. GFL Class
Presenter(s): Bettina Staudt, Jamestown High School Presenter(s): Nicola Townend, University of Toronto
This session provides three blended learning concepts,
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Schools (UTS); James Steele, Harbord Collegiate
designed for different proficiency levels in the target
Language of Presentation: English Institute
language (German). It will provide a comprehensive
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Sponsor: AATG
overview of the symbiotic relationship among language
acquisition, learner autonomy, and media competence,
aligned with the continuous growth of young individuals
as independent learners.
Presenter(s): Carolin Mueller, Ohio State University;
Alexandra Hagen, Bradley University
Sponsor: AATG
Audience Level: All

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Room 214, Music City Center ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 10:30 a.m.11:20 a.m.
484 Inspire (New) Language Programs 10:30 a.m.11:20 a.m. Music City Center
Through Cultural Immersion Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls BD, E48 Building Proficiency and
Opportunities Music City Center
Community through
Global awareness and intercultural skills have become 487 AAPPL Tasks: Models for Interpersonal Communication
recognized as important. However, this doesnt always
Performance Assessments To build proficiency, students need to be speak-
translate into more support for foreign languages. Expe-
rienced teachers show how theyve convinced reluctant ACTFLs Assessment of Performance toward ing, much more than the 26 seconds research
schools to participate in international exchanges and Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) is the perfect tells us that they get every day. The speaking
how these have led to two new German programs in way to evaluate how well learners can apply tasks must involve meaningful communication
neighboring KY schools. communication strategies learned in classroom that takes place between individuals that listen,
Presenter(s): Natascha Lehner, German American settings in different, yet still familiar, contexts. respond and reflect on a given topic. We will take
Partnership Program; Heike Armbrust, Anne-Frank- Attendees will examine the design of tasks in a look at the whys and the hows to engage your
Gymnasium Werne; Nicole Whitescarver, Greenwood each mode of communication (Interpersonal, students in lively and fun interpersonal activities
High School Interpretive, and Presentational) and learn how from the minute they walk into the classroom
Sponsor: AATG language samples are rated. until the bell rings at the end of the period
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Presenter(s): Tony Smithand Camelot Marshall, showcasing the abundant interpersonal activities
Language of Presentation: English ACTFL found in EMC French and Spanish programs!
Applicable Language: German Sponsor: EMC School
Presenter(s): Michael Griffin, EMC School
10:15 a.m.11:15 a.m. Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Bass, Omni Nashville
Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls BD, Applicable Language: French, Spanish
485 ACTFL OPI Trainer Working Session Music City Center
E46 Establishing a Comprehensive
ACTFL CAREER CAF Language Lab in Your School 10:30 a.m.11:20 a.m.
This session will focus on establishing a Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls BD,
10:30 a.m.11:20 a.m. comprehensive language lab in your high school Music City Center
Career Caf, Exhibit Halls BD, using Mango Languages. You will learn how E49 Building a Successful Global
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Music City Center to incorporate this online language-learning

program into a traditional classroom. Join us Education Program
486 Crafting an Attention-Getting as we prepare our students to advance their Explore the many ways you can build or enhance
Resume/CV for Postsecondary language skills through both traditional and a global education program in your school. From
Teaching Positions non-traditional methods. language immersion travel, to hosting foreign
Sponsor: Mango Languages exchange students, to service learning work
Your resume or CV is the first impression you at home and abroad hear about successful
Presenter(s): Peggy Lucas, St. Paul High School
make. Come examine models for a range of existing programs and gain tips on implementing
positions and receive some feedback on your these ideas in your home community.
own draft.
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Sponsor: EF Education First
Presenter(s): Erin Kearney, University of New Presenter(s): Stephanie Davenport, EF
York at Buffalo Educational Tours, Christine Frazier, EF
Educational Tours
10:30 a.m.11:20 a.m. Audience Level: All
Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls BD, Language of Presentation: English
Music City Center Applicable Language: Non-language specific
E47 Its All About Me

Flip the Standards. Transform your focus. Center
your curriculum at all levels on Community. Come
learn practical, scaffolded, easily applied, and
highly integrated steps that guarantee students
use their new language confidently to connect
to the world around them. Begin with the
Community of One; end connected to the world.
Sponsor: Vista Higher Learning
Presenters: Nora Jones, Vista Higher Learning
Audience Level: All
Applicable Language: French, German, Italian,
Spanish

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Music City Center
Research and Approaches to Assessment and Feedback III
E50 Foreign Language Teaching
Instruction II An Analysis of Rehearsed versus Spontaneous
in a Non-Target Language
The Double-edged Sword of Metonymy Through Speech in English OPIcs
Environment
Pictures for Learning Idioms Some examinees study for tests by rehearsing prepared
Learn to use innovative digital technology and This presentation reports on how metonymy in pictures speeches. However, doing so does not demonstrate oral
blended learning approaches to increase stu- can both help and hinder language learners when proficiency. This paper reports the findings of a research
dents language learning abilities through online learning the meaning of English idioms. Sixty-five study that compared rehearsed and spontaneous
communication and exchanges. In this session, a university-level Japanese students were exposed to responses of English Oral Proficiency Interviews-Com-
global internet company Wordoor, will share key 27 English idioms in one of three picture conditions. puter (OPIc) exams. Implications for test developers and
insights on the adoption of mobile technology to Results showed that, while metonymy can be a useful teachers will be discussed.
enable student interactions with native speakers, mnemonic, it can also lead to overspecification. Presenter(s): Gwen Gates, Brigham Young University
facilitate language learning and examine how
Presenter(s): Kris Ramonda, University of Birmingham Beyond Language Skills: Developing a Measure
opening a door to the world can be both engaging
Learner Perceptions of Target Language Use in of Professional Proficiency
and rewarding!
Sponsor: WORDOOR Technology Co., Ltd. the World Language Classroom This paper describes the development of a professional
An investigation into TL use. Fifteen weekly recordings skills assessment for the EHLS Program that prepares
Presenter(s): Mishi Giber, WORDOOR
of university FL classes were transcribed and coded for English-proficient U.S. citizens who are native speakers
Technology Co., Ltd.
TL use and compared to learner perception survey data. of critical languages to be effective communicators
Preliminary results found a wide diversity in learner and candidates for federal jobs. The implications of
perceptions of TL use with significant learner under- and incorporating this type of evaluation into programs will
over-estimations of instructor TL use. be discussed.
Presenter(s): Rachel Faerber-Ovaskaand Jennifer Presenter(s): Jennifer Rennand DeAnna Coon, Center
Behney, Youngstown State University for Applied Linguistics; Kevin Gormley, Defense
ACTFL LangEd HACKATHON What Impact Does Learning Latin Have on
Language and National Security Education Office
Childrens Cognitive Development? Exploring Washback of the IPA in an Intensive
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Summer Language Program
This paper will present research findings from a longi-
Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls BD, tudinal study in the UK which investigates what impact This presentation is for those interested in implementing
Music City Center learning Latin has on childrens cognitive development. ACTFLs Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA). The
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Of particular interest is what impact learning Latin has presenter will share findings from a study on washback
488 Can You Can-Do? related to the IPA in a postsecondary intensive summer
on literacy development and the cultivation of critical
Using the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements as skills. Results to-date will be shared and trends will be language program. The implications for foreign language
a guide, discover the elements of an effective analyzed. teacher professional development will be discussed.
learning target that will guide unit and lesson Presenter(s): Jason Martel, Middlebury Institute of
Presenter(s): Arlene Holmes Henderson, University of
planning. Participants will learn how to identify International Studies
Oxford
appropriate Can-Do statements and indicators,
create their own Can-Do statements based on a
unit they are about to teach, and consider how to
best sequence Can-Do statements to maximize
learning. Session facilitators will provide
feedback on the Can-Do statements developed by
the participants and identify additional sources Explore How You and Your Students Can Actively
of already developed model Can-Do Statements. Participate in Lead With Languages
Bring your own device!
Presenter(s): Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell, The Lead With Languages campaign is sparking renewed public interest in
Musicuentos; Thomas Sauer, LearningShifts building our nations language capacity. Learn how you and your students
can play an active role in promoting language learning!
Plenary IV Session, Saturday, November 18, 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.,

Dont Miss
Davidson Ballroom Salon B, Music City Center
the TOY Talks
TOY Talks feature previous ACTFL
National Language Teachers
of the Year sharing topics in a Visit the Exhibit Hall
quick-paced, entertaining TED The ACTFL World Languages Expo is located in Exhibit Halls BD of the
Talk format. Held for three Music City Center. The Expo is open Friday, 10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.;
sessions on Saturday, November Saturday, 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Visit
18 in the Davidson Ballroom, our more than 200 exhibitors offering information on the latest education
Salon B, Music City Center. products, services, and technologies for language education.

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492 State of the Art of the Italian 495 5Cs in Project Design: Learning
Language in the Midwest Beyond Culture Through Business Case
491 ACTFL TOY Talks II
the AP Italian Exam Projects
Join the ACTFL National Language Teachers of
the Year as they present TOY Talks, which are The session will stir reflection and spark a debate on How to design a project to use the target language as
patterned after the famous TED Talks. You do not why the dramatic increase in AP-Italian exams has a direct resource to maximize cultural learning? This
want to miss these exciting presentations. not produced a similar growth in college/university session will discuss the theoretical background of Proj-
enrollments, on the role of the Italian language today, ect-based instruction as an extension of Content-based
Lets Talk About the Dark SideBringing on the opportunities offered to Italian graduates, and on instruction and its application as business case projects
Liberty and Justice for All Students how the very positive trend in the numbers of AP-Italian by doing the 5Cs for intermediate and advanced levels
Does your lesson content sound like a travelogue candidates can bring about an increase in Italian in Japanese.
year after year? Are we missing opportunities minors/majors. Presenter(s): Noriko Takeda, Emory University; Tomoko
to engage our students in deeper topics? Presenter(s): Sandro Corso, Italian Consulate General Takami, University of Pennsylvania
World language classrooms provide a unique of Chicago; Maria Fusco, Italian Embassy in Sponsor: AATJ
opportunity to examine human and environmental Washington; Daniel Stabile, National Council for The Audience Level: Higher Education
issues. Explore one teachers journey in bringing Promotion of Italian Language in American Schools Language of Presentation: Japanese
social justice issues to the center of the lesson Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Japanese
and how it connected students hearts and minds Applicable Language: Italian
in becoming change agents.
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Presenter(s): Yo Azama, North Salinas High 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Music Row 1, Omni Nashville
School Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville
Finding the Sweet Spot in Language
496 Harnessing Arabic Literacy Skills
Teaching for You and Your Teaching!
493 Three Cinematic Views on with a Leveled-Reading Intervention
Proficiency is everyones target. But where is La condizione della donna This session shares the development of Arabic language
the sweet spot? Discover the balance between 1973-2016 learners reading skills and their motivation to read as a
increasing student confidence while encouraging Giuseppe Gaudinos Per amor vostro drama (2016) result of being introduced to an innovative leveled-read-
risk-taking. When you find the sweet spot you addresses a mothers struggle to feel some kind of ing intervention program. The findings of a study of
can help your students to move forward and not independence from her family. The paper will discuss Arabic curriculum recommendations at the national level
burn out. this problematic situation in light of two other, earlier will be discussed.
Presenter(s): Clarissa Adams Fletcher, Presenter(s): Mahbuba Hammad, California State
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works: Vittorio De Sicas A Brief Vacation (1973) and

Dunwoody High School Maurizio Nichettis Icicle Thief(1989). University, San Bernardino
Placemaking, Storytelling, and the Struggle Presenter(s): Salvatore Bancheri, University of Toronto Audience Level: All
for Human Relevance Sponsor: AATI Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Arabic
Language teachers are preparing students for
successful futures in a world of automation and Language of Presentation: English
outsourcing. The presenter will investigate and Applicable Language: Italian 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
unpack the Storytelling and Placemaking skills Music Row 2, Omni Nashville
that people do better than machines and that 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. 497 Using Films in Language
cant be delegated to people in other countries. Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville
Lets be human and start making meaning Classrooms: Four Tech Tools for
together. 494 Just in Time Teaching: Teaching and Four-Step Instruction
Presenter(s): Noah Geisel, University of Learning Japanese for a Digital Age Presenters will showcase lesson planning with
Colorado Denver Just-in-Time Teaching (JITT) is a strategy designed to supporting tech tools for the study of films in the
foster active learning in your classroom. Students are language classroom. Based on pedagogical principles,
given web-based assignments to prepare for lessons, this four-step planning model relies on four tech tools:
and the teacher uses the student work just-in-time to preparing with word clouds, decoding with videonot.es,
adjust the lesson to suit student needs. Various ideas learning with Piktochart, and assessing with Kaizena.
for the web-based assignments and implementation Examples in French and Japanese.
methods will be shared. Presenter(s): Noelle Rouxel-Cubberly, Isabelle Kaplan
Presenter(s): Noriko Gonzales, South Kitsap School Center for Languages and Cultures Bennington
District; Yasu-Hiko Tohsaku, University of California College; Ikuko Yoshida, Bennington College
Sponsor: AATJ Sponsor: Film (Cinema) SIG
Audience Level: All Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: Japanese Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: Japanese Applicable Language: Non-language specific

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498 Collaborative Workstations in the 501 Stay on Target Language from Day 504 Politics in Class? Teaching
World Language Classroom One American Civics Through Cultural
This workshop-style session provides teachers with This four part presentation includes: why classroom Comparisons
strategies for implementing workstations in the instruction should stay in the target language 90%+, This session will examine the role of foreign language
world language classroom immediately. Teachers will how to distinguish language acquisition, what effective classrooms in developing learners awareness and
receive sample workstations, management tools, and teaching strategies make the content comprehensible to understanding of the American and other political
ACTFL-aligned rubrics. Combining experiential learning learners, and a classroom demonstration to show how systems. The focus will be on cultural comparisons as
with explanation, this session will help teachers feel the beginner level learners interact in the target language. a means of exploring civics in a diverse high school or
thrill of a student-led classroom. Presenter(s): Ying Zhang, Montgomery Bell Academy university classroom.
Presenter(s): Joseph Pearson, Guajome Park Academy Sponsor: CLASS Presenter(s): Vera Shapirshteynand Heather Howard,
Charter Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Stanford University
Sponsor: Language Learning for Children SIG Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Higher Education
Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Chinese Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: French
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502 Effective Student-centered Learning Room 103A, Music City Center
Activities for HS Chinese Classrooms 505 Learn Chinese in China:
499 Moving Beyond Cultural Facts: From
In this session, the presenters will share their Perceptions, Conflicts, and
Teaching Culture to Teaching for ICC student-centered learning activities and how they create Experience
In this session, presenters will use current research a learning environment for their students to speak and
and examples from successful K-12 initiatives to retain the target language from day one. The presenters Learning Chinese Through Cross-cultural Peer
help teachers move beyond teaching cultural factoids will also guide participants in finding and using authen- Scaffolding
towards teaching and assessing for intercultural tic resources to fit well at multiple proficiency levels. This study used sociocultural learning concepts to
competence. Participants will also explore how this can Presenter(s): Yihong Wei; Yifang Chang, Lane Tech examine peer scaffolding between Chinese international
be accomplished in the target language beginning at the High School students and Chinese language learners on four topics:
novice level. Sponsor: CLASS seasonal activities, dining, campus life and dating. Data
Presenter(s): Sarah Lindstromand Dorie Perugini, Audience Level: Grades 6-12 included recorded discussion, writing samples, and
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Glastonbury Public Schools Language of Presentation: English interviews. Findings discuss the benefits and limitations
Sponsor: Teaching and Learning of Culture SIG Applicable Language: Chinese of peer scaffolding.
Audience Level: All Presenter(s): Kaishan Kong, University of Wisconsin-
Language of Presentation: English 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Eau Claire
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Room 102A, Music City Center Students Perceptions of an Internship Experience
in China: A Pilot Study
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. 503 The Place of French Heritage
This small-scale study reports on American students
Room 101C, Music City Center Language Classes in the Public perception of the effect of their internship in a study
500 CLASS Forum: Importance and School System abroad program on their development of Chinese
language proficiency, intercultural competence, and
Benefits of Learning Chinese with Participants will learn about curricular developments
professional knowledge. The implications for the design
focused on making heritage classes overlap with other
K-20 STEMM core school requirements (portfolios, AP preparation and
of both domestic programs and programs abroad are
discussed.
A core mission of NCLCC (a collaboration of CLASS, examination), how to wield Department of Education
CSAUS, NCACLS, facilitated by NEALRC) is to raise institutional tools like the Department of Educations Presenter(s): Yunjuan He, University of North Georgia;
awareness of the importance and benefits of learning Seal of Biliteracy, and how heritage classes can directly Xizhen Qin, University of South Florida
Chinese in the American education system. This Forum feed into college and career readiness. Solving Conflicts in Peer Interaction: American
focuses on the promising career opportunities and Presenter(s): Mathilde Landier, French Heritage Students in China
multiple benefits of learning Chinese in the context of Language Program; Jane Ross, New York University Based on the conversational data collected from 19
STEMM curriculum. Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 American students and 19 Chinese roommates, this
Presenter(s): Yu-Lan Lin and Lucy Lee, CLASS; Galal Language of Presentation: French presentation identifies the types of conflicts that
Walker, NEALRC; Lorna Xing, CSAUS; Steve Chang, Applicable Language: French emerged in these peer interactions and the strategies
NCACLS used to resolve them. Two strategies were particularly
Sponsor: CLASS salient: 1) making personal differences cultural, and 2)
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 using ambiguous language.
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Wenhao Diao, Xin Heand Yi Wang,
Applicable Language: Chinese University of Arizona
Sponsor: CLTA

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Room 103B, Music City Center Room 104A, Music City Center 2017
506 Knowledge Base of CFL Teachers: 508 Rethinking Writing Instruction in the ACTFL NATIONAL LANGUAGE
Language, Cognitive, and Affective Lower-level French Classroom TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Factors This session focuses on how genre-based writing instruc-
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Educational research has shown that much can be tion facilitates integration of interpretive, interpersonal,
and presentational communication in the lower-level Room 104D, Music City Center
learned about the nature of language instruction and
teacher development through the study of classroom language classroom. Presenters share sample activities 511 Oh, the Places Youll Go When
and findings from a 2017 study of instructor and learner
practices and teacher perceptions. This session examines You Empower Your Students!
various aspects of the knowledge base for Chinese perspectives on writing in French.
Language advocacy begins in the classroom.
teacher development, from language to cognition to Presenter(s): Lauren Goodspeedand Heather Willis,
This session given by the 2017 ACTFL National
affective dimensions. University of Wisconsin-Madison; Kate Paesani,
Language Teacher of the Year will explore
Presenter(s): Jennifer Lichia Liu, Harvard University; University of Minnesota
ways in which we can strengthen our programs
Hong Gang Jin, University of Macau; Fangyuan Yuan, Audience Level: All
across ALL languages by being more visible,
U.S. Naval Academy Language of Presentation: English
keeping students motivated, engaging school
Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: French
communities and beyond in meaningful ways,
Audience Level: Higher Education and modeling better risk-taking by being better
Language of Presentation: Chinese 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. risk takers ourselves. Sample learning strategies,
Applicable Language: Chinese Room 104B, Music City Center activities, and assessments will be presented
509 Blooming Language: Asking that can apply to any language, any level.
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Presenter(s): Katrina Griffin, 2017 ACTFL
Questions that Inspire Higher Order
Room 103C, Music City Center National Language Teacher of the Year
Thinking Audience Level: All
507 Curriculum Design: Character
Like a toddler taking his first steps, our language students Language of Presentation: English
Course, Form-based Instruction and amaze us with their first independent utterances in the Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Business Chinese classroom. We must ensure that they continue to develop
Designing an Effective Chinese Character Course and grow into walkers, then runners. It starts with goals!
for CFL Beginners In this session we will use Blooms Taxonomy to develop 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
realistic goals for questioning techniques at all levels. Room 104E, Music City Center
This study proposes a Chinese character study course
Presenter(s): Carrie Toth, Salem Community High School
focusing on introducing the common basic components 512 Get Your Life Back: The Feedback
SATURDAY
with the aid of Smith Colleges online Character Literacy

Language of Presentation: English Loop in Less Time!
Project to relieve learners burden in learning characters
and further increase learners motivation by exploring Applicable Language: Non-language specific Increase the effectiveness of assessment feedback
their rich semantic and cultural information. by utilizing peer editing for timely understanding of
Presenter(s): Shuhui Su, Grove City College 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. weaknesses. The feedback loop teaches students to take
Room 104C, Music City Center control of improvement, to be analytical writers, and cuts
Chinese L2 Teachers Use of Form-focused the teachers grading time in half. This session is suitable
Instruction in the Classroom 510 Building and Measuring Teacher for any teacher in any language who is hoping to get their
This descriptive observational study is a replication of Effectiveness Using the TELL life back.
the research of Simard and Jean (2011) on ESL teachers
Framework Presenter(s): Carolyn Swaney, University of Nebraska,
use of form-focused instruction (FFI). By using the Kearney; Andrea Ford, Westview High School; Chris
Intervention-on-form(s) Observation Scheme, this study The TELL framework proposes seven domains for building
Jochum, Fort Hays State University
explores the FFI interventions used by four Chinese-as- world language teacher professional competence. This
a-second-language teachers to draw their students presentation examines pre/post survey results of more
attention to form. than 300 educators who participated in professional
learning programs to enhance their practice in four of
Presenter(s): Caolimeng Wuxiha, University of Iowa
the seven domains and the progress they made along the
A Curriculum Design for Business Chinese learning continua. 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
This presentation presents a curriculum design for a Presenter(s): Duarte Silva, California World Language Room 105AB, Music City Center
third-year Business Chinese course including syllabus Project; Sally Mearns, Stanford World Language 513 Matching Purpose to Text to Develop
writing, semester activities designing and sample lesson Project; Amado Padilla, Stanford University
demonstrations. Concrete in-class and out-of-class Interpretive Communication
communicative design examples such as task portfolio, Language of Presentation: English Develop learners confidence and competence in reading
promotion plan project, essay writing, and helpful Applicable Language: Non-language specific and interpreting informational and literary texts. Match
websites will be discussed. learners language level to the selection of appropriate
Presenter(s): Jun Wang, University of tasks and texts based on the reading purpose. Learn
Wisconsin-Madison strategies to strengthen learners abilities to understand,
Sponsor: CLTA interpret, and analyze created, semi-authentic, and
Audience Level: Higher Education authentic texts.
Applicable Language: Chinese Presenter(s): Paul Sandrock, ACTFL; Donna Clementi,
Lawrence University
Audience Level: All

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Room 106A, Music City Center Room 108, Music City Center Room 202A, Music City Center
514 Social Justice and Cultural 517 Fostering a Classroom Culture of 520 What Can Kindergarten Teach Us:
Perspectives at the Novice Level Thinking Interactive Read Alouds in the WL
Incorporating themes of social justice and cultural How does the classroom become a Culture of Thinking Classroom
perspectives is not just for higher proficiency rather than just a classroom of getting stuff done? This Interactive Read Alouds are used in elementary
classrooms. This session provides examples of novice session will introduce classroom thinking routines using first-language classrooms as a way to model language,
level vocabulary as the anchor for exploring cultural the Visible Thinking approach to boost student learning build vocabulary, reinforce comprehension, and bring
perspectives and social justice. Teachers will walk away and engagement in the classroom, motivating students literature to life. Learn how to go back in time in your
with specific activities that can easily be incorporated to explore ideas rather than memorize content. classroom and make authentic texts accessible with this
into any novice level class. Presenter(s): Chris Fazenbaker, American International dynamic, research-based approach.
Presenter(s): Anne Walsh, Glenbrook South High School Johannesburg Presenter(s): Richard Madel, Colonial School District
School Audience Level: All Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 8
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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518 Promoting Oral Proficiency Through 521 Best of CSCTFL: Thematic Teaching
515 S Se Puede Navigating Project- Social Justice Themes in Grades AP Style
based Learning in Level 1 Spanish 6-16 How do we prepare students for the AP exam without
Classes On this interactive panel, educators will show just teaching to the test? This session will focus on
This session will peel back the layers and fears how to enhance oral proficiency skills with social units and projects designed to support preparation for
regarding implementing PBL in the lower levels, justice content in classes ranging from grades 6-16. each of the six Advanced Placement themes while at
focusing on how to synergistically combine the practices Specifically, panelists will discuss materials, strategies, the same time engaging and motivating learners. The
and principles of project-based learning to promote and tools that help students both critique stereotypes presenter will share ideas for all four areas of language
acquisition and proficiency. Teachers will receive units, and challenge human rights issues while developing development: speaking, reading, writing, and listening.
materials, and guideposts to help leverage technology their oral abilities. Presenter(s): Rebecca Wiehe, Hudson High School/
skills for language learning. Presenter(s): Begona Caballero-Garcia, Wofford Hudson City Schools
Presenter(s): Alicia Quintero, Walter Payton College College; Katie Haney, Union County High School; Audience Level: Grades 6-12
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Prep Anneke Oppewal, Gravelly Hill Middle School; Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Jennifer Wooten, University of Florida Applicable Language: Non-language specific
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
Room 107AB, Music City Center 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
516 Sin fronteras: Bringing U.S. Spanish
into the Classroom 519 Breaking Down Classroom Walls
Using commercials, websites, and other local resources,
Through Community Engagement
Activities Feeling Creative?
the presenters will discuss how to find and evaluate
materials to integrate U.S. Spanish in their classes. In todays Spanish language classroom, students and
Exercise Your Right
They will then present lessons focusing on border areas teachers are seeking more engagement with local Brain and Have Some
and other metropolitan areas in the U.S. Participants
will then design original lessons for a commercial and a
communities. Participants in this session will come Fun!
away with an understanding of how to incorporate and
community event. implement community-based language activities in Express your creativity on the
Presenter(s): Marda Rose, Bishops School/SDSU; intensive elementary and intermediate courses, in both
Adult Coloring Panels located in
Natalie Kinsey, IUPUI; Fernanda Vega, San Diego domestic and international contexts.
State University; Erin Lavin, University of Michigan Presenter(s): Lisa Merschel, Joan Munne, and Liliana
the Exhibit Hall Lobby on Level 3
Audience Level: All Paredes, Duke University of the Music City Center. In the
Applicable Language: Spanish midst of this intensive learning
Applicable Language: Spanish and sharing experience, take a
moment to let the right side of
your brain engage and create
something beautiful.

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Room 202C, Music City Center Room 204, Music City Center Room 206A, Music City Center
522 Think-Pair-Share: Mindfulness in the 525 Prospective Teachers Teach and 528 Cross-Level Curricular Initiatives:
World Language Classroom (K-8) Receive Feedback in a Mixed-reality Beyond the Language vs. Content
In this interactive session, the presenters will demon- Setting Divide
strate how mindfulness takes into account the students Feedback on teaching has been shown to benefit This session will report on an initiative to attract
inclination to inquire, build meaning, reflect their own Prospective Teachers (PTs). But what type, when, and students beyond their language requirement, increase
learning, and make use of their learning. Participants who provides the feedback? The presenters share their student involvement in cultural activities, and provide
will gain practical skills and strategies to create and experience using a mixed-reality environment to provide opportunities for students and instructors in lower
implement mindfulness in their own classroom. constructive feedback. Data revealed that PTs modified and upper division courses to interact and collaborate
Presenter(s): Kuangchi Lee, Angela Sanchez, and Yao the lesson, valued, took advantage, and derived through a cross-level project built around the local
Xiong, Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School confidence from feedback. Luso-Hispanic film festival.
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 8 Presenter(s): Martha Castaneda, Miami University; Presenter(s): Roberto Rey Agudo, Dartmouth College
Language of Presentation: English Angela Gardner, Ross Local School District Audience Level: Higher Education
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Higher Education Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Spanish
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Applicable Language: Non-language specific
523 Engaging At-Risk Students in the 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Room 206B, Music City Center
World Language Classroom 529 The Key to a Successful Blended
At-risk students are often left behind when it comes to
526 Making the Shift to Standards Learning Program in World
learning a world language. Faced with differentiated Referenced Grading (SRG) Languages
learning and common core standards, these kids dont This presentation will outline the steps taken in a large,
stand a chance! This workshop will provide the tools a As world language educators look for the most effective
urban district to adopt standards-referenced grading. ways to integrate technology in an engaging and
teacher needs to help these (and all) students become Benefits of SRG such as equity, heritage language
engaged learners. This is an interactive session. personalized way, Blended Learning has caught the
program growth, improved feedback, and program eye of administrators and teachers alike. This session
Handouts are available. advocacy will be highlighted. Participants will reflect on showcases the process and key to effective implemen-
Presenter(s): Maria Villadoniga; Gale Jones, Duncan ways to bring these benefits into their own classroom, tation of a Blended Learning Program that celebrates
Fletcher High School building, or district. the success of teachers and students.
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Presenter(s): Mindy Euken Cadenillas, Des Moines
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Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Rocio Morrison, Henry County Schools;

Public Schools Pamela Brown, Stockbridge High School; Steven
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: All Saffels, Union Grove High School; Glenda Torres,
Language of Presentation: English Woodland High School
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: All
Room 203B, Music City Center Language of Presentation: English
524 A Ten-year Retrospective Look at 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Evaluations of STARTALK Programs
527 Meaningful Communities: Novice- 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
STARTALK, an NSA-funded initiative to increase the
number of U.S. citizens learning and teaching criti- level Authenticity and Sustained
cal-need foreign languages, has just completed its tenth Inquiry 530 Enthusiastic Engagement Through
year of providing K-16 summer language programs. This Collaboration and Movement
presentation is a ten-year retrospective analysis of the ACTFLs Communities Standard stresses connecting
stakeholders evaluations of STARTALK programs. learners with communities. But how can beginning In this energizing session, participants will experience
learners, with limited functional communicative capac- a variety of collaborative and kinesthetic activities that
Presenter(s): John Chi and Anne Donovan, Center for
ity, pursue meaningful inquiry that makes a difference in will allow them to design their instruction to personalize
Applied Linguistics; Nicole Rumeau, National Foreign
the communities they engage with? Learn strategies for student learning. These hands-on activities will enhance
Language Center
supporting authenticity of purpose and sustained inquiry the instructional design of any curriculum and will
Audience Level: All
at the Novice level. lead students through movement and collaboration to
Presenter(s): Stephen Tschudi, University of Hawaii- proficiency.
Center for Language & Technology Presenter(s): Jodie Hogan, Anne Arundel Community
Audience Level: All College; Kimberly Spence, Old Mill High School

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Room 207B, Music City Center Room 208A, Music City Center Room 209B, Music City Center
531 Building Teacher Leaders: Research, 534 Engage Students in the Target 537 Promoting Language Acquisition
Reflection, and Practices to Lead Language Through Literacy in the Classroom
Change High levels of student engagement contribute to What literacy strategies can teachers use to promote
This session will inspire educators to become leaders increased language acquisition and boost program language acquisition? In this session, participants will
in our profession and recognize their voices make a enrollment. Participants experience engagement strate- experience a sampling of CI-friendly literacy strategies
difference. We will address three ways to empower gies that make learning communicative and motivating and become equipped with ideas to support their
teacher leaders in their districts using research to grow while also purposeful. The presenter will demonstrate students developing literacy skills.
as learners, engaging in collegial dialogues to improve research-informed practices that encourage active Presenter(s): Karina Mageeand Margaret
practices, and understanding that sharing is a moral participation and bring language to life. CorralGreely, Middle School/MSAD #51
imperative to create change. Presenter(s): Barbara Mondloch, Franklin Pierce Audience Level: All
Presenter(s): Michelle Olah, Seminole County Public Schools Language of Presentation: English
Schools; Lea Graner Kennedy, Stonington Public Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Schools; Greta Lundgaard, Independent Consultant; Language of Presentation: English
Ryan Smith, Washoe County School District Applicable Language: Non-language specific 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
Audience Level: All Room 209C, Music City Center
Language of Presentation: English 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
538 Getting Your Students to
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Room 208B, Music City Center
Experience It! Staying in the
535 Going Beyond the Classroom:
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Target Language
Promoting Language Learning with
Room 207C, Music City Center Staying in the Target Language: Do you want your stu-
Hybrid Classes dents to Experience it? It all starts with the teacher.
532 Encouraging Meaningful Discourse
This session presents different models of hybrid Take home tools to help keep you AND your students in
CI in the WL Classroom courses, the latest research, and practical ideas for the target language. All levels of language learners can
In this session, teachers will examine Dr. Krashens their implementation. In an interactive component of Experience it! Give students (and yourself) the gift of
Comprehensible Input (CI) hypothesis and its relevance this session, presenters and participants will share communication.
to standards-based outcomes and proficiency goals. experiences and ideas for effective hybrid instruction. Presenter(s): Nella Spurlin, TFLA; Amy Anderton,
Teachers will grasp the what and why of CI in order Attendees will also engage in creating activities and Dallas Independent School District
to stimulate meaningful discourse in the world language discussing best practice strategies. Audience Level: All
classroom and ultimately inspire proficiency gains. Presenter(s): Amy Bustinand Alan Febraio Parma, Language of Presentation: English
SATURDAY
Presenter(s): Michelle Kindt, Hershey High School Florida State University; Christine Weissglass, Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Audience Level: All Princeton Day School
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: All 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English Room 210, Music City Center
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. 539 Musical Journey with the Newest
Room 207D, Music City Center 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Hits from DACHL
Room 209A, Music City Center Every year, many beautiful songs are produced in
533 Infinite Language: Using Digital
536 Stimulating Presentational and German-speaking countries in Europe. In this session,
Games for Cross-Curricular the presenters will demonstrate how a range of recent
Learning Interpersonal Speaking Among songs can be effectively used in German classes at
Cultivating meaningful language learning within
Online Learners various levels to teach culture, grammar, and vocabu-
cross-curricular contexts and approaches to learning The presenters will demonstrate several online lary, and to practice reading, listening comprehension,
is a complex undertaking. In this session, participants tools that facilitate presentational and interpersonal writing, and speaking.
will explore, evaluate, and experience digital games speaking. The tools shown in this session may be used Presenter(s): Mohamed Esa, McDaniel College;
that facilitate the examination of connections across in both traditional and online language classes. In Douglas Philipp, Cheyenne Mountain High School
disciplines while maintaining the high-level standards addition, the majority of the tools and applications that Sponsor: AATG
of the language classroom. will be demonstrated are open educational resources Audience Level: All
Presenter(s): Stephanie Knight, Center for Applied that are not language specific. Language of Presentation: German
Second Language Studies; Christopher Daradics, Presenter(s): Edris Brannen, Kelly Frances Davidson, Applicable Language: German
CASLS, University of Oregon and Victoria Russell, Valdosta State University
Audience Level: All Audience Level: Higher Education

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Room 211, Music City Center Room 214, Music City Center 11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m.
540 Teaching Perspectives: Intercultural 543 Teaching Multimodal Narratives for Music City Center
Development at All Levels Foreign Language Learning
E51 The French Media Connection
Instructors find it easy to incorporate products and Three multimodal analyses of genres used in German
Bring the latest Francophone video clips,
practices of the target culture, but more challenging to FL instruction (a childrens story, a graphic novel, and a
music, stand-up comedians, movies, and other
incorporate a component to elicit student recognition of digital game) show how non-linguistic semiotic modes
media-based literary sources to your lesson.
the underlying cultural perspectives. In this presen- (visual, aural, etc.) can support, enhance, or contradict
This session will highlight different techniques
tation, German instructors will present examples of word meanings in texts. Presenters offer strategies for
and lesson plans, based on the world of
Perspectives components for novice, intermediate and teaching multimodal texts and describe how L2 learners
entertainment, that will stimulate your students
advanced levels. process such meanings.
proficiency in French, as well as engage their
Presenter(s): Deborah Page, University of Cincinnati; Presenter(s): Cori Crane and John Benjamin, University curious minds.
Christina Freiand Margaret Strair, University of of Texas at Austin; Kristina Schoen, University of
Sponsor: Breaking the Barrier, Inc.
Pennsylvania Texas
Presenter(s): Rebecca Stanton, Groton School
Sponsor: AATG Sponsor: AATG
Audience Level: All Audience Level: Higher Education
Applicable Language: German Applicable Language: German
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.

ACTFL COLLAB ZONE
11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m.
541 AATG National German Exam: Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls BD,
11:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Music City Center
Strategies for Success Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls BD,
For more than 50 years, students have taken the Music City Center E52 STARTALK Grant Funding and
National German Exam. In 2012, the exam was revised 544 Hosting ACTFL Tester Trainings Your Community
to focus on multiliteracy competence and critical think-
and Proficiency Workshops at Learn how STARTALK can benefit your community
ing skills as well as linguistic and cultural knowledge.
and how to apply for STARTALK grants funding!
This session highlights the tests revised framework; Your School STARTALK is a federally funded grant program
attendees will learn how to prepare students for the
Learn how to schedule and host your own on-site that supports summer K-12 language programs
exam and apply diagnostic feedback.
OPI, Modified OPI (MOPI), AAPPL training or other and teacher development. Our workshop will
SATURDAY
Presenter(s): Cynthia Chalupa, West Virginia proficiency-based workshop such as the Writing introduce you to the STARTALK program, give you
University; Johanna Watzinger-Tharp, University of Guidelines Familiarization. Understand the dif- guidance on how to begin the proposal writing
Utah ferent options along with pricing and scheduling process, share tips of successful proposals, and
Sponsor: AATG information. Speak directly with a member of our introduce you to free education resources.
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 training team to help you identify the workshops Sponsor: National Foreign Language Center and
Language of Presentation: English that meet your institutions needs. STARTALK
Presenter(s): Rula Malkyand Deise Nassinhack, Presenter(s): Matthew Coss and Natalie Corbin,
ACTFL University of Maryland
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Audience Level: All
Applicable Language: Arabic, Chinese, Korean,
542 A Learner-centered Approach to
ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE Portuguese, Russian
Make Effective Use of Authentic MINI-BYTE
Resources
The presentation shows how to enhance interlanguage 11:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
and intercultural competence using authentic texts Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls BD,
and audio materials from German heritage speakers, Music City Center
provides ideas to improve listening and reading com-
prehension skills, and gives insight into the meaning of 545 Recap it! Capture Spoken
German heritage for todays Texas population. Hands Samples on the FLY
on teaching materials included.
Build a class and community of your learners
Presenter(s): Ute Hoefeland Barbara Olbricht, German through Recap. This web-based application
Institut for the Southwest allows students to film themselves answering
Sponsor: AATG questions or presenting information. Easy, built-in
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 self-assessments and teacher feedback.
Presenter(s): Linda Zins-Adams, Archbishop
Moeller High School

12:30 p.m.1:45 p.m.
11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m. ACTFL LangEd HACKATHON Davidson Ballroom C, Music City Center
Music City Center 12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m. 551 Embassy of Spain Luncheon
Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls BD, A not-to-be-missed favorite for Spanish teachers! This
E54 Reaching All Students in the
Music City Center luncheon will highlight the culture of Spain and will be
Spanish Classroom conducted in Spanish. Information about full program
This session demonstrates strategies and
546 It All Starts with Proficiency scholarships, institutes, and services available to
resources to reach all students in the Spanish The purpose of this session is to help participants teachers of Spanish, the business community and the
classroom. Participants will see demonstrations envision how they can use the principles of general public through the Embassy will be presented.
of and take part in activities using music, art, proficiency to enhance the efficacy of the Luncheon attendees will be entered into a drawing for
authentic resources, interpersonal communica- teaching and learning in their current programs some scholarships to be awarded during the luncheon.
tion, and much more. Join us for fun and many despite structural barriers that they may face. Admission by ticket only. NOTE: No tickets will be sold
new ideas to take back to your classroom. Participants will set realistic goals for language onsite in Nashville.
Sponsor: Pearson learning and curricular change. They will explain
Presenter(s): Richard Sayers and Lucy Amarillo, the rationale for emphasizing function and text 12:30 p.m.1:45 p.m.
Pearson type in the articulation of an incrementally Legends Ballroom D, Omni Nashville
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 graduated curriculum. They will brainstorm in
Language of Presentation: English small groups and prepare to implement at least 552 CLASS Luncheon
Applicable Language: Spanish one idea generated during the session. Bring your This luncheon is an excellent opportunity to network
own device! with colleagues in the field and other fellow CLASS
Presenter(s): Eric Kartchner, Georgia Southern members personally and professionally. Please also
University join CLASS to celebrate its 30th Anniversary. This is
11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m. a special event not to be missed! Admission by ticket
Workshop Room #5, Exhibit Halls BD, only. Visit www.CLASSK12.org for details.
Music City Center 12:30 p.m.1:45 p.m.
E55 High-Leverage Practices in Cumberland 1 & 2, Omni Nashville
ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE
Blended Language Teaching 547 Korea Foundation Luncheon for the
MINI-BYTE
In this session, we will discuss how technology ACTFL Korean SIG
facilitates the incorporation of high-leverage 1:15 p.m.1:45 p.m.
teaching practices that are common in many 12:30 p.m.1:45 p.m. Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls BD,
SATURDAY
blended language courses, by taking advantage Cumberland 3 & 4, Omni Nashville Music City Center
of the combination of Conline and face-to-face
components. We will focus primarily on the 548 AATG Chapter Presidents Assembly 553 Chat in a Snap
three core practices of interaction, formative
Come see how to incorporate Snapchat into your
assessment and feedback. 12:30 p.m.1:45 p.m. classes safely and seamlessly with examples
Sponsor: Cengage Learning Davidson Ballroom Salon A1, Music City Center and activity layouts. Teachers and students
Presenter(s): Fernando Rubio, University of Utah work together to create and recycle engaging,
549 Embassy of France Luncheon
Audience Level: Higher Education personalized materials and activities. Standards
Language of Presentation: English The Embassy of France is delighted to host this 5.1 and 5.2 never had it so good!
Applicable Language: Spanish luncheon each year for teachers of French. This is the
Presenter(s): Meredith White, Gwinnett County
perfect opportunity to network with your fellow French
Schools
teachers, education officials, representatives from the
French Embassy, and exhibitors from French-speaking
countries. During the luncheon, you will have the
chance to enter a drawing to win one of many exciting
ACTFL CAREER CAF
prizes (professional training trips abroad, magazine
subscriptions, educational materials, etc.). You will
leave with a teachers goody bag filled with a number 1:30 p.m.2:20 p.m.
of resources for your French class. Conducted in French. Career Caf, Exhibit Halls BD,
Admission by ticket only. NOTE: No tickets will be sold Music City Center
onsite in Nashville.
554 Launching a Successful
Job Search Locating
12:30 p.m.1:45 p.m.
Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3,
Opportunities and Interpreting
Music City Center Job Announcements
550 AATJ Awards Luncheon Where should you look to find a satisfying
position? Come learn about the major outlets
Luncheon and presentation of 2017 AATJ Teacher through which language education positions, both
Awards. No tickets will be sold onsite in Nashville. academic and non-academic, are shared so that
you can launch a successful job search.
Consultant

ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 1:30 p.m.2:20 p.m. 1:30 p.m.2:20 p.m.

1:30 p.m.2:20 p.m. Music City Center Music City Center
Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls BD, E58 Comme On Dit, New E60 Enhancing French Students
Music City Center
Collegiate French Language Comprehension of Language
555 Using Conversation Builder Textbook & Culture
for Practice and Assessment in Co-authors of a new two-year French language This session reviews Textures, a new, innovative
Any Language method demonstrate how they use authentic French-language textbook that integrates the four
Get hands-on experience using ACTFLs new discourse as the organizing principle for the language skills-listening, reading, writing, and
Conversation Builder web tool to create interper- presentation of grammar, vocabulary, and speaking-to provide students with the interpretive
sonal tasks for learners to practice conversation pronunciation, and how they engage students in tools necessary for literary and cultural studies.
strategies (see aapplcb.actfl.org). Design, record, all stages of the acquisitional process through an Attendees will learn techniques that prepare
compress and publish your tasks. Then assign inductive methodology centered around guided students to express themselves accurately in a
tasks to your students and provide written or oral observation and rule discovery. variety of real-world contexts.
feedback. Attendees with iPhone or iPads should Sponsor: Georgetown University Press Sponsor: Yale University Press
consider downloading the free app Compress. Presenter(s): Claude Grangier, University of Presenter(s): Elizabeth Berglund Hall, University
Presenter(s): Tony Smithand James Monk, Chicago, Nadine OConnor Di Vito, University of Virginia, Mark Hall, Collegiate School, Anne
ACTFL of Chicago Theobald, Hillsdale College, James Pfrehm,
Audience Level: Higher Education Ithaca College
Applicable Language: French Language of Presentation: English
1:30 p.m.2:20 p.m. Applicable Language: French
E56 Ritmos: Beginning Spanish Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls BD,
Language and Culture Music City Center
Ritmos is a beginning college Spanish text E59 Igniting the Spark: Creative
that strongly promotes cultural learning while Presentational Communication
building strong oral proficiency. If you want better
Submit a Proposal
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listening and speaking skills, stronger integration Across Cultures

of technology and useful cultural content in Let students creativity shine as they share for ACTFL 2018
your beginning Spanish sequence, Ritmos is what they have learned through interacting with
an excellent choice. Come find out more at our authentic texts - print and audiovisual. Come Visit the ACTFL website
session! explore resources and strategies that build (www.actfl.org) to submit a
Sponsor: Evia Learning Inc. students presentational skills while making proposal for a session at the
Presenter(s): Lee Forester, Dept of Modern & connections and comparisons across cultures.
Activities that span Novice High to Intermediate 2018 ACTFL Annual Convention
Classical Langs
Audience Level: Higher Education Mid will be shared. and World Languages Expo at
Language of Presentation: English Sponsor: Wayside Publishing the Ernest N. Morial Convention
Applicable Language: Spanish Presenter(s): Lindsey Colling, Wayside
Publishing
Center, New Orleans, LA,
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 November 1618, 2018.
Language of Presentation: English Deadline is January 12, 2018.
1:30 p.m.2:20 p.m. Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Music City Center
E57 30 Engaging Activities for
Do You Know About the ACTFL Collab Zone?
Supplemental Readers
Supplemental Readers - How and why to The ACTFL Collab Zone features demonstrations of the ACTFL Assessment
incorporate them into your classroom. I will of Performance toward Proficiency (AAPPL), and Oral Proficiency Interview
present choices for using readers and explore 30
activities - 10 before you read, 10 while you are (OPI) assessment tools and provides opportunities for collaborative
reading and 10 after you read. They can be used discussions on which ACTFL assessment is right for your purpose, what
for any language, all ages and levels. they are and what they assess, how AAPPL can improve your classroom
Sponsor: World of Reading, Ltd.
assessments, how ACTFL assessments can help you improve your feedback
Presenter(s): Cindy Tracy, World of Reading, Ltd.
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 to your students, and how your learners can practice interpersonal
Language of Presentation: English conversations. Bring your mobile devices and come learn all about the
Applicable Language: Chinese, ESL/ESOL/ELL/
EFL, French, German, Italian, Spanish
AAPPL Conversation Builder App. In the World Languages Expo, Exhibit
Halls BD, Music City Center.

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RT4 ACTFL Roundtable Presentations IV
Moderator: William Anderson, Massapequa School District
RT4-01 Can-Do Statements and Specifications Grading in the RT4-04 Technophobia and Online Course DevelopmentPractitioner
Language Classroom Reflection
Do students grades reflect their competence and how well they achieved the There is an ever greater need for online courses for less commonly taught languages
outcomes of the class? Or do traditional grades sometimes award work that does not (LCTL). LCTL instructors face the obstacles of lack training in technology and very
necessarily meet standards? In this roundtable presentation, I will present the basic limited teaching materials. This study is active research on the process of developing
guidelines for specifications grading and show how specs connect to and indeed online Hungarian and Uzbek courses by collaboration with a technology consultant.
measure Can-Do statements. Presenter(s): Valeria Varga; Malik Hodajaevand Xiaojing Kou, Indiana University
Presenter(s): Nicole Coleman, Wayne State University RT4-05 The Effectiveness of Game-based Reading Practice
RT4-02 How Relevant is Kindness in a Language Class? This presentation explores the effectiveness of game-based language instruction with
Based on a one-semester-long study of four classes of German college students, this a focus on reading proficiency development. The design process, as well as its further
presentation explores the value students place on the personal attribute of kindness integration into course design to enrich the student learning experience within the
as they engage in language learning. Relevant class behaviors, marked by kindness on framework of an intensive language course, will be discussed.
the one hand and a lack of empathy and rudeness on the other hand, will be discussed. Presenter(s): Vera Gilbert, Foreign Service Institute
Presenter(s): Jana Martin, University of Wisconsin Madison RT4-06 Tools to Encourage Helpless Parents of Language Learners
RT4-03 Integrating Intercultural Competence in the World Language How do teachers keep Google Translate out of the classroom, despite the temptations
Classroom of well-meaning parents? How can the gap between parent expectations and student
Intercultural competence (ICC) is an essential element of global competence and skill level be closed? This session will give attendees tips on how to educate overly
further investigation is needed on how it can be integrated into planning and helpful monolingual parents and put them on the right track to help students at home.
instruction, measured in students, and assessed by teachers. This roundtable explores Presenter(s): Catherine Manning; Maria Baldwin, Darlington Middle School
ICC theory, models of its design, integration approaches, and measuring its impact in
the classroom. RT4-07 Cancelled
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Presenter(s): Rebecca Foxand Kelley Webb, George Mason University
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Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville ACTFL PLENARY IV
556 ACTFL Paper Presentations: 557 ACTFL Paper Presentations: 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Research and Pedagogy Heritage Language Instruction II Davidson Ballroom Salon B,
Are We Teaching Enough Frequent Words? An Towards Research-based Heritage Language Music City Center
Analysis of L2 Spanish Textbooks Pedagogy
558 Lead with Languages:
L2 learners need to know 95% of words in a text in This paper proposes a comprehensive survey of current
order to understand it. That is, they need to know at sociolinguistic, linguistic, and psycholinguistic research
Advocacy for the Language
least the 5,000 most frequent words to read authentic pertaining to language knowledge of heritage language Field and Beyond
materials. This study shows that elementary and speakers and discusses how this research can be With the launch of the Lead with Languages
intermediate Spanish textbooks do not offer sufficient translated into effective teaching practices. Samples of public awareness campaign we have seen
coverage of those words. Some pedagogical sugges- such practices and research-informed curriculum will be renewed public interest in building our countrys
tions will be given to bridge this gap. (Mike Olsen at the presented. language capacity. This panel will address the
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point contributed to the Presenter(s): Irina Dubinina, Brandeis University; various facets of the campaign and how you and
research on which this presentation is based.) Olesya Kisselev, Pennsylvania State University your students can play an active role in helping to
Presenter(s): Claudia Sanchez Gutierrez, UC Davis; Language Teachers Perceptions of Heritage promote language learning!
Nausica Marcos Miguel, Denison University Learners: A Survey Study Presenter(s): Desa Dawson, ACTFL President,
Learning Language Through Collaborative This presentation provides the results of a large-scale Oklahoma State Department of Education;
Dialogues in Upper-division Courses survey study about language teachers perceptions of Marty Abbott, ACTFL; Steve Leveen, America
The existence of the languageliterature divide is the proficiency and experiences of heritage language the Bilingual and Levenger; Amanda Seewald,
unfortunate as it is considered a limitation to learning learners across a variety of languages and contexts. Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey
in university upper-division courses. Sociocultural Using robust data, the study provides insight into (FLENJ)
theory proposes that collaborative dialogues constitute language teachers beliefs about their learners and their Audience Level: All
learning. This study shows that, through collaborative experiences. Language of Presentation: English
dialogues, upper-division students can learn language in Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Presenter(s): John Chiand Anne Donovan, Center for
content courses. Applied Linguistics
Presenter(s): Celine Rose, University of Iowa To Correct or Not Correct: Where is the
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Exploiting Arabic Corpora in the AFL Classroom Problem?
Results from this study suggest that the Arabic writing This study explores the notion of error correction among
system (script and orthography) should be taught Spanish heritage language learners by comparing 559 Socio-literacy and Engagement in
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using high-frequency lexical words in a context that self-correction to receiving coded feedback. Although the Italian Classroom
encourages genuine communication from day one. accuracy was higher with coding, the overall low
Moreover, communicative competence is promoted via accuracy may be the result of the students inexperience Focused on developing socio-literacy and engagement,
an integrated-skills approach, i.e. systematic integration with the revision process and limited proficiency level. this session presents learner-centered and task-based
of the four language skills. activities that connect reading, interpreting, writing and
Presenter(s): Ana Rodriguez-Padialand Idoia Elola, speaking skills within a culturally appropriate context
Presenter(s): Makda Weatherspoon, Cornell University Texas Tech University; Ariana Mikulski, Penn State of language learning and production. This framework
University includes appreciation of multiple texts and cross-cul-
tural connections.
Presenter(s): Chiara Fabbian, University of Illinois at
Chicago; Annalisa Mosca, Purdue University; Tiziana
Serafini, University of Notre Dame
Sponsor: AATI
Audience Level: All
AAPPL to Be Available in
Four Additional Languages
The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages
(AAPPL) Program is developing content for four new languages: Hindi,
Italian, Japanese, and Thai. These tests will be available in January 2018.
The content topics for the 2018 assessment for the new languages can be
found online at www.actfl.org/news/press-releases/aappl-be-available-four-
additional-languages. Instructors whose students will be taking AAPPL in the
spring of 2018 may wish to create tasks based on these topics as part of
their students preparation.

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We seek to raise awareness across the U.S. and learning early and continue in a well-sequenced program with
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Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville Music Row 3, Omni Nashville
560 Italian Paper Presentations on 562 Immersive Learning with Virtual 565 ACTFL Portuguese SIG Business
Research II Reality Meeting and Featured Presentation
Animated Cartoons in the Classroom: Attitudes Providing an immersive environment with leading-edge Come network with language professionals in the field
of Italian L2 Students technology can enrich the language learning of Portuguese as a World Language. This meeting is
This qualitative study contributes to the investigation of process since it can simulate authentic and relevant open to current members and to anyone interested in
learners attitudes towards second language acquisition environments. The presenters will share the steps of learning more about Portuguese teaching and research
by examining how undergraduate beginner and implementing immersive learning with technology in the across all of its varieties and educational settings. You
intermediate learners of Italian as a second language classroom environment while discussing the advantage will have the opportunity to meet the current Portuguese
respond to the use of video animated cartoons, with and and disadvantages. SIG officers and find out how to get involved and
without Italian captions, in the language classroom. Presenter(s): Yasutomo Horikoshi, Rika Brent, and contribute to the growth of our language community.
Ikuno Imaizumi, Foreign Service Institute Everyone is welcome. Come have a cafezinho with us!
Presenter(s): Stefano Maranzana, University of Arizona
Sponsor: AATJ
Teaching Italian Through a Concept-based
Audience Level: Higher Education 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Approach
Language of Presentation: Japanese Music Row 5, Omni Nashville
Presenters explain how to enact a concept-based Applicable Language: Japanese
approach to teaching in a beginners Italian classroom. 566 ACTFL/CAEP Reviewers Meeting
This approach provides a series of steps and interactive
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. Updates on the ACTFL/CAEP Program Review process
tools that enhance language learning. Results of a study
Music Row 1, Omni Nashville and handbooks for writing and reviewing reports;
of college Italian language learners are shared to show
introduction of new reviewers.
how this approach can be integrated into classroom 563 Gradual Release of Responsibility
instruction. Presenter(s): Teresa Bell, ACTFL/CAEP Coordinator
in the Arabic Classroom
Presenter(s): Chiara Montera, Cinzia Delfini, and
Utilizing footage from a real Arabic classroom in action, 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Loretta Fernandez, University of Pittsburgh
this presentation will demonstrate the gradual release Room 101A, Music City Center
Sponsor: AATI
of responsibility model by providing specific ways to
Audience Level: Higher Education 567 ACTFL Distance Learning SIG
guide teachers to apply this more in their classrooms.
Applicable Language: Italian Presenter(s): Rana Abdul Aziz, Tufts University Session I
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Designing Assessments for Online Language
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. Language of Presentation: English Learning
Applicable Language: Arabic
SATURDAY
Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville Online platforms pose challenges but also create unique
opportunities for language learning assessment. Come
561 Infographics and TED Talks 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. learn about a professional development module on this
for Alternative Presentational Music Row 2, Omni Nashville topic created by the Hawaii National Foreign Language
Communication 564 Increase Students Interpersonal Resource Center and North Carolina Virtual Public
Schools as an open educational resource for online
The use of infographics and TED presentation tech- Can-Do Proficiency with Mobile language teachers.
niques in the classroom, and tools to sharpen students
Activities Presenter(s): Hui-Ya Chuangand Ruslan Suvorov,
informational literacy: inform, entertain, persuade
effectively via Japanese language presentational skills. Participate in many mobile activities that go through University of Hawaii at Manoa; Ellen Hart, North
The presentation includes the rationale for applying various Can-Do Interpersonal Proficiency statements Carolina Virtual Public School; Stephen Tschudi,
infographics and TED Talks, scaffolding activities, and and levels; the activities avoid isolated repetitions of University of Hawaii -Center for Language &
hands-on experience creating them. words or grammar drills. Discover these free, motivating Technology
mobile activities that your students can instantly use. A Year Four of the BOLDD Survey of Online
Presenter(s): Masako Douglasand Hiroko Kataoka,
speaking assessment will be included. Language Design and Delivery
California State University Long Beach
Sponsor: AATJ Presenter(s): Harry Tuttle, Onondaga Community This is the fourth year of data collection through the
Audience Level: Higher Education College national BOLDD Survey of Online Language Design and
Language of Presentation: Japanese Sponsor: Community Colleges SIG Delivery. The survey covers the types of institutions, lan-
Applicable Language: Japanese Audience Level: All guages and levels taught, design decisions and designer
Language of Presentation: English preparation, and teacher and learner preparation.
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Preliminary results from Year Four will be compared
with results from the previous three years.
Presenter(s): Kathryn Murphy-Judy, VCU
Collaborative Online International Learning
(COIL) in the Spanish Classroom
This presentation describes the findings and
applications of a preliminary study examining the
effectiveness and benefits of implementing Collabo-
rative Online International Learning (COIL) in an online
elementary Spanish class at an urban-serving university
to foster linguistic proficiency, cultural awareness, and
enthusiasm for studying Spanish.
Presenter(s): Vanessa De Veritch Woodside, University
of Washington Tacoma

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568 Effect of Zentangling on Reading 571 Teaching Chinese Hanzi 573 Proceed Separately and Strike
Comprehension Proficiency and Teach/Learn Chinese Characters Through an Together: A New Approach to CSL
Perceptions Artistic Lens Teaching
Three experienced Chinese language teachers will
Reading activities will be presented using tangles and This session presents a new approach that has been
challenge the two big myths about teaching/learning
music in order to ensure that participants learn how tried and found to be effective in overcoming the two
Chinese characters: 1) it is very hard to learn how to
to implement activities related to a reading method major obstacles to learning Chinese: characters and
write Chinese characters, and 2) it is very boring to
invented by the presenters based on the Zentangle tones. The concept, the procedure, and the result of the
practice writing Chinese characters. The presenters
method created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. approach will be shared.
will share innovative teaching methods and enrichment
The reading method targets comprehension of narrative Presenter(s): John Jing-hua Yin, University of Vermont;
resources.
texts. Ying Hu; Diana Sun, University of Vermont
Presenter(s): Peng Yu, University of New Mexico;
Presenter(s): Ghada Awada, American University of Sponsor: CLTA
Yan Huang, TC Williams High School; Jin Ji, Saint
Beirut Audience Level: Higher Education
Andrews School of Boca Raton
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Language of Presentation: Chinese
Language of Presentation: English Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese
Applicable Language: ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL Characters with Technology
To learn Chinese characters is challenging for western 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. learners. To address this challenge, this technology-sup- Room 103B, Music City Center
Room 101C, Music City Center ported learning experience design allows students to
individually and collaboratively explore six authen- 574 Division or Combination:
569 Developing Inferential Reading tic-contextualized conditions based on a synthesized Accommodating Hua and Yang
Comprehension Skills in Chinese literature review of elements that optimize Chinese
in the Chinese Classroom
character learning.
This session provides approaches that guide CFL Previous belief holds that Chinese heritage and
learners to develop their inferential reading skills. These Presenter(s): Xianquan Liu, University of Nebraska
non-heritage learners should be organized in two
include formulating questions that reveal inferences, Lincoln
independent tracks. Through empirical research and
designing graphic organizers to identify text structure Sponsor: CLASS
field teaching, this session revisits this notion and
and evaluate arguments, and developing material to Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12
presents organizational principles, language awareness,
compare and contrast related texts beyond explicitly Applicable Language: Chinese
and learning activities that accommodate both groups,
stated facts. Hua and Yang, in the same classroom.
Presenter(s): Claudia Ross, College of the Holy Cross; 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
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Presenter(s): Lulei Su, College of the Holy Cross;
Pei-chia Chen, UC San Diego; Meng Yeh, Rice Room 102B, Music City Center
Jianfei Chen, Princeton University; Fan Liu, Yale
University 572 Writing to Learn and Learning to University
Sponsor: CLASS Sponsor: CLTA
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Write: Articulation at Home and
Language of Presentation: English Abroad Language of Presentation: Chinese
This session will relate domestic and study abroad artic-
ulation of the L2 French collegiate writing curriculum to
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. (1) the cognitive interface between writing to learn a 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Room 101D, Music City Center language and learning to write and the connection Room 103C, Music City Center
570 Performing Arts and Chinese to proficiency, and (2) an intercultural pedagogy for
academic writing in the host culture derived from genre 575 Bridging Research and Teaching
Literacy Development in American theory. This session discusses issues in applying findings in
Discourses Presenter(s): Lucile Duperron, Dickinson College Chinese linguistic research to teaching Chinese as a
In the 21st century, communication literacy skills Audience Level: Higher Education foreign language. Topics include a new framework of
have become very essential for students L2 literacy Language of Presentation: English pronunciation teaching supported by studies in phonet-
development. This presentation focuses on how to Applicable Language: French ics, the nature of the Chinese writing system, and an
use Chinese performing arts to facilitate and engage overview of Chinese teaching through the perspectives
students in their Chinese literacy studies in American of successful learners in the U.S.
school discourses. Many practical, hands-on activities/ Presenter(s): Xia Liang, Washington University in
examples will be demonstrated. St. Louis; Zhiqiang Li, University of San Francisco;
Presenter(s): Huihong Bao, Saint Edwards School Lening Liu, Columbia University; Chao Fen Sun,
Sponsor: CLASS Stanford University
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Sponsor: CLTA
Applicable Language: Chinese Language of Presentation: Chinese

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576 Heritage Learners of Spanish: 579 From Chapters to Chatter: Priming 582 50 Shades of Grades: Assessment for
Self-ratings of Oral and Writing Your Program for Proficiency Proficiency
Proficiency Rooted in guidance from current ACTFL resources, this Is this for a grade? Sound familiar? Grade books should
How do heritage learners (HLs) self-evaluate their lan- session will provide curriculum directors, department show that the point is not the points. Presenters will
guage proficiency, and how accurate are their ratings as chairs and instructors with the tools and skills to share assessments that reflect proficiency and motivate
compared to the results of the ACTFL Writing Proficiency transition from a textbook chapter-driven curriculum to a students to achieve more. Topics include assessing versus
Test and Oral Proficiency Interview? This presentation well-articulated, thematic, proficiency-oriented curriculum grading, creating efficient student-friendly rubrics, and
reports on a study of the self-ratings of Spanish HLs and which assesses in three modes and yields high levels of motivating students to participate and do homework
discusses implications for placement and curriculum student growth. without grades.
design. Presenter(s): Sarah Steverman, Westerly High School Presenter(s): Ryan Rockaitisand Mercedes Koch,
Presenter(s): Teresa ONeill, CUNY Graduate Center, Audience Level: All Deerfield High School
ILETC; Alberta Gatti, CUNY Graduate Center Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Audience Level: Higher Education Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Spanish
Applicable Language: Spanish 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
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580 Performance-based Assessment
and Can-Do Statements Transform 583 Strategically Structured Input: The
577 Scaffolding for Success: Linking Learning Key to Comprehension
Language and Literacy for Learning This session demonstrates how to backward design Teaching grammar in the target language can be chal-
Engaging students with culturally authentic texts and a lesson or unit with clear learning objectives derived lenging, especially in beginning language courses. Guided
academic content is essential to developing academic from the ACTFL Can-Do Statements and a meaningful by second language processing principles, the presenters
language and literacy skills. However, such cognitively performance-based assessment as the learning outcome. will share strategies to help make input more accessible
demanding activities pose significant challenges for Presenters will demonstrate successful examples of by illustrating how to best structure written and aural
beginning learners. This session provides practical language and culture for different proficiency levels. input activities to maximize comprehension.
strategies for scaffolding language and literacy skills in Presenter(s): Zoey Liu, Fremont High School; Xin Chen, Presenter(s): Daniel Trego, Michigan State University;
the interpretive mode. Berkeley High School; Ying Jin, Cupertino High School Le Anne Spino, Princeton University
Presenter(s): Cherice Montgomery, Brigham Young Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Audience Level: Higher Education
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University; Bethany Daniel, District of Columbia Public Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English
Schools Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Spanish
Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: English 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
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581 Proficiency: How Can I Possibly Pull 584 Ocho Apellidos Vascos: Using an
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this Off? Authentic Taquillazo to Promote
This hands-on session will provide insight into a proficien-
Proficiency
578 An Online Certificate in Heritage
cy-based classroom. Many are skeptical about proficiency Ocho apellidos vascos is an award-winning Spanish
Language (HL) Teaching in terms of student buy-in, teacher roles, and outcomes. comedy that can be used with intermediate students to
This presentation features an online certificate in HL Presenters will share their experience creating this explore identity, relationships, stereotypes and culture
teaching developed and recently launched by the National curriculum for the first time, and participants will be able all in the target language! Presenters will share how
Heritage Language Resource Center with support from to create activities based on their specific curriculum. they have scaffolded this blockbuster film to make it
STARTALK. Addressing key concepts and best practices Presenter(s): Sarah Finleyand Jennifer Campbell, accessible, meaningful and fun, and how to apply the
in HL teaching, the certificate lends itself to a number Middletown High School same techniques to other films.
of applications and uses, including pre-service and Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Presenter(s): Bethanie Drew, Knightdale High School of
in-service training. Language of Presentation: English Collaborative Design; Karen Barkauskas-Goering
Presenter(s): Olga Kagan, UCLA; Maria Carreira, Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: All
California State University, Long Beach; Claire Chik, Language of Presentation: English
National Heritage Language Resource Center, UCLA Applicable Language: Spanish
Audience Level: All

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585 Let Them Lead: Empowering 588 Our Favorite Multicultural Teaching 591 Building Cognitive, Language and
Students in the Classroom Resources and How to Use Them Cultural Literacies
This presentation will focus on innovative ways to A web search for multicultural teaching resources The presenters will propose strategies for developing
use technology to motivate, engage, and empower produces more than three million results. Who has cultural awareness and language competence through
students in their learning using digital tools and options time to sort them all? No need! Enjoy tried and true the study of text and real-life scenarios, and share
which enhance personalized learning, and promote recommendations from teachers across the country. insights and practical strategies to enable students to
collaboration and communication. Students will drive Participants will receive a resource kit with a range of become more efficient independent readers and learners
their learning and become leaders in and out of the materials, sites, and sources selected because they of a target language and culture.
classroom. promote culturally responsive teaching. Presenter(s): Maria Bourlatskaya, UPenn; Olena
Presenter(s): Rachelle Poth, Riverview High School Presenter(s): Robert Moreno, WorldStrides/UVA; Eric Chernishenko, Indiana University; Delaram Soltani
Audience Level: All Gama, Albemarle High School Audience Level: Higher Education
Applicable Language: Spanish Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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586 Fostering Advanced Interpersonal 592 Co-teaching Students with
Speaking Performance 589 Building Novices Self-efficacy Disabilities
This presentation provides a model for designing,
Through Immersive Field Trip Teaching students on the autism spectrum or with learn-
implementing, and evaluating interpersonal speaking Experiences ing disabilities can be a difficult task. This presentation
assessments to foster upper-intermediate and advanced Step out of the classroom and into the community! will break down how to plan and execute lessons in a
level performance using Soundcloud , an innovative This social, example-rich session provides a practical, co-taught classroom. Furthermore, strategies will be
technology that is situated in a learner autonomy step-by-step guide for organizing immersive field trips provided to create an effective classroom environment.
framework. All pedagogical materials will be shared for novice students through the lens of project-based These strategies are all relevant for and effective in
with participants. learning. Participants will walk away with materials and non-co-taught classes, too.
Presenter(s): Kelly Arispe, Boise State University the confidence to incorporate these experiences into Presenter(s): Dennis Giusto, Queens School of inquiry
Audience Level: Higher Education their own curriculum. Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): William Davis, University of Arkansas Language of Presentation: English
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Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Applicable Language: Spanish
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. Applicable Language: Non-language specific 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
587 Intercultural Competence in 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. 593 The Students Internal Syllabus
Teaching the Five Cs Revealed
Educators struggle to incorporate all five Cs in their
590 Best of SCOLT: Lets TALK About Why cant students do what I teach them? What can I
lessons. Culture is often left for the intermediate or Stations! expect from my students in terms of accuracy? How do
even advanced levels, as educators find it difficult to Have you ever wanted to work with small groups but I assess acquisition? Take the tests used by researchers
integrate it at the beginner level. This presentation couldnt quite manage the rest of your class without and learn the acquisition basics every teacher ought to
argues that Intercultural competence can act as nexus busywork? Do you need your students to practice more know to make instruction developmentally appropriate.
point, allowing all standards to be incorporated into language but cant fit in all your cool activities? In this Presenter(s): Eric Herman, Edgartown School
instruction at all levels. session you will learn about the main benefits of using Audience Level: All
Presenter(s): Sibel Sayili-Hurleyand Claudia Lynn, stations in your classroom: personalization, differentia- Language of Presentation: English
University of Pennsylvania tion, and conversation. You will also learn how to create Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Audience Level: Higher Education the tasks and implement the rotations, all the while
Language of Presentation: English participating in an actual stations circuit!
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Presenter(s): Rosalyn Rhodes
Audience Level: All

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Room 204, Music City Center Room 206A, Music City Center Room 207B, Music City Center
594 New Teacher Retention: From edTPA 597 Integrating STEM in Upper-level 600 Strategic Design of Utahs 50-50
to NBCT, Dont Let Them Get Away! Literature and Culture Courses Dual Language Immersion Model
New teachers often leave the profession within five The session explores strategies for identifying STEM This session will outline the decision made in Utah to
years. What if new teachers had something to inspire texts and creating materials for their integration into implement the 50-50 Dual Language Immersion model
them to stay? This session explains how the edTPA German literature-based language and culture courses, and the reasoning that supports that choice. It will
process for teacher candidates is closely related to the showcases a course highlighting modern German also demonstrate how a single model implemented
National Board Certification process for which they literature, and gives examples of how sustainability can statewide has facilitated infrastructure development
would be eligible in three years. Reel em in and dont be used in community-based projects as a framework to and professional development support.
let these teachers get away! foster intercultural literacy. Presenter(s): Gregg Roberts, American Councils for
Presenter(s): Mary Jo Adams, Providence Day School; Presenter(s): Susanne Wagner, University of St. International Education; Carolyn Schubach, Granite
Cornelia Okraski, University of NC-Charlotte & Thomas; Timothy Malchow, Valparaiso University; School District retired
Queens U; Stephanie Schenck, Clover High School Gisela Hoecherl-Alden, Boston University Audience Level: All
Audience Level: All Sponsor: Small Undergraduate German Programs SIG Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Applicable Language: German 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. Room 207C, Music City Center
601 Lead with NCSSFL: Year 1
595 Create Student-centered, Inquiry- Experiences with Seal of Biliteracy
based Lesson Plans that Work! 598 No Time for a Project: Four Quick
Implementation
A constructivist approach to teaching offers a powerful
Cross-cultural Activities for Latin
Your state has a new Seal of Biliteracy programnow
means to create effective, standards-based learning Cultural projects, which often rely on translated texts, what? Leaders from Alaska, Indiana, and Maryland will
experiences that focus on collaboration, creativity, take too long and dont focus enough on language share the unique perspectives and challenges of a first-
communication, and critical thinking. Leave with four skills. In this session, four 30-45 minute cross-cultural year implementation of a Seal of Biliteracy program.
engaging cross-curricular lesson plans that provide discussions/projects will be shared. Each begins with a Participants will strategize, brainstorm ideas, and ask
opportunities to explore, discover, and demonstrate Latin text and culminates in a single nights homework questions about this national initiative. Numerous
student-centered learning. using Latin and tied to a relevant grammar point. resources will be shared.
Presenter(s): Benjamin Fisher; Lameese Ahmad, Presenter(s): Katherine Northrup, The Webb School Presenter(s): Bonnie Pechulis, Maryland State
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Katherine Cooper, and Katherine Garcia-Holmes, Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Department of Education; Brandon Locke, Anchorage
University of Texas at Austin Language of Presentation: English School District; Susan Spinnato, MSDE; Jill Woerner,
Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Latin Indiana Department of Education
Applicable Language: Non-language specific 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. Language of Presentation: English
Room 207A, Music City Center Applicable Language: Non-language specific
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
599 Successful Reading Strategies to
Room 205B, Music City Center 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Build Multilingual Literacy
596 Making a Successful Transition into Room 207D, Music City Center
How can teachers enable all students to access
the American Mandarin Classroom culturally authentic texts? In this hands-on session,
602 Ditch the PowerPoint for Interactive
Welcome to Mandarin class! Now what? Great learning participants will engage in close-reading strategies that Slides
can only happen when teachers are prepared, know support students ability to access and comprehend Ever heard of Death by PowerPoint? Well, no
what is expected of them, and have supports to help complex literary and informational texts and meet the more! By re-defining and re-imagining the function
them learn and implement teaching practices aligned Common Core Standards expectations for building of Google Slides, you can turn your slide decks into
to U.S. standards. Come engage in discussion and literacy skills. interactive whiteboards, personalized interactions, and
learn ways to support teachers to maximize the quality Presenter(s): Nancy Salsigand Carol Sparks, Berkeley springboards for communication. Whether you are a
instruction and have extraordinary programs. World Language Project 1:1 school, BYOD, or a combination, you can put your
Presenter(s): Pamela Rose, Far Hills Country Day Audience Level: All devices to work for you.
School; Shianguu Hsieh, Liberty/Liberty North High Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Bethany Thompson
School; Hope Loveland, La Joya Community High Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: All
School Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Non-language specific

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603 My, Oh My! We Need CI 606 Language Learning via Peer 609 Peace and Conflict in the German
(Comprehensible Input) Assessment Modules Classroom: An Intercultural
What is the best way to provide CI (comprehensible Instructors from Chinese and Russian language Imperative
input) every day in multiple ways? How can we be sure programs will explore how peer-assessment modules Recent events in Germany are considered as a means
that our students have truly understood? How can CI can be used to encourage successful foreign language of facilitating intercultural learning. The presenters
support and scaffold output and uptake? How can CI learning and teaching. During the session, presenters describe projects that engage critical thinking and
become an integral part of classroom culture? Find the will discuss the development of video exercises, writing expand learners potential for participation in multilin-
answers to these and other relevant questions in any prompts, and peer-assessment rubrics, while also gual Germany. Attendees are asked to work through the
world language classroom today. exhibiting student work and surveys. challenges of bringing politically-charged topics into the
Presenter(s): Arlene White; Debra Callihan-Dingle, Presenter(s): Michael Marsh-Soloway and Shu-chen classroom in concrete ways.
North East ISD Chen, University of Virginia; Xia Zhang, Arizona State Presenter(s): Glenn Levine, University of California,
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 University; Mengfan Ying, Hampden-Sydney College Irvine; Irene Heidt, Hellenic American University,
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: All Athens; Chantelle Warner, University of Arizona
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English Sponsor: AATG
Room 208B, Music City Center 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. Applicable Language: German
604 Keep em Talking
607 Work Smarter, Not Harder (and Be 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Looking for ways to keep your students engaged
and talking in the target language? Learn high-yield an Efficient Language Teacher)
strategies for integrating interpersonal speaking within How to save your time and sanity while preparing
610 An Integrated Curriculum in
real-world contexts and scaffolding activities to meet for, teaching, and evaluating student progress.This German with Accompanying
the needs of students at multiple proficiency levels. This presentation will include an overview of technology
session will also provide sample rubrics and strategies Proficiency Ratings
that maxes out your time investment, offer time-saving
for assessment. cookie cutter activities for reading, listening and writing, This presentation focuses on an integrated curriculum
Presenter(s): Jillian Lykens, Pine Creek High School; common rubrics that save grading time and provide in German using the National Standards framework as
Laura Roche Youngworth, Fayette County Public meaningful feedback. well as proficiency assessment in speaking and writing
Schools to underline its efficacy. The presentation includes
Presenter(s): Julia Ullmann
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Audience Level: All curricular documents for first-year, second-year, and
Language of Presentation: English the beginning of the upper-level literature and culture
Applicable Language: Non-language specific curriculum.
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Bernhardtand Paul Nissler,
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. Stanford University
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Room 209A, Music City Center Sponsor: AATG
Room 210, Music City Center Audience Level: Higher Education
605 Visualizing Assessment Data to 608 Experience of Teaching German Language of Presentation: English
Evaluate Program and Educator for Professional Purposes: AATG
Effectiveness Survey 2016 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Assessments are used to evaluate student perfor- In 2016, AATG surveyed its members on their Room 213, Music City Center
mance and proficiency and to determine educator experiences teaching German for Professional Purposes
effectiveness. By using data visualization, educators courses. Survey topics included areas of teacher exper-
611 Migration: Materials and Activities
and administrators can use assessments to tell a more tise, materials availability, support within programs, for the German Classroom
complete and compelling story of program success. internship offerings, professional development, and
This session will present examples and steps to take to Participants will discuss, explore and experience
others. GPP committee members will present results new, authentic, and visually-oriented materials and
visualize language assessment data. and strategies to address challenges. student-centered, communicative activities relating to
Presenter(s): Tamara Bjelland, Language in Bloom Presenter(s): Astrid Weigertand Margaret the topic of migration in Germany. A variety of oral as
Audience Level: Administration Gonglewski, Georgetown University; Niko Tracksdorf, well as writing activities for a number of sub-topics and
Language of Presentation: English University of Rhode Island; Heiko Wiggers, Wake different skill levels will be presented.
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Forest University Presenter(s): Saskia Hintz,University of Colorado/
Sponsor: AATG Boulder; Petra Landfester, Colorado State University
Audience Level: Higher Education Sponsor: AATG
Applicable Language: German Language of Presentation: German

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Room 214, Music City Center 2:30 p.m.3:20 p.m. 2:30 p.m.3:20 p.m.
612 Cornelia Funke: A German J.K. Music City Center Music City Center
Rowling?
E61 Step Up to Chinese AP E63 Online Training for Better
Cornelia Funke made her mark in the U.S. with the
This workshop offers a complete solution to Grading with Avant
appearance of Inkheart. However, she has written many
Chinese language learning at middle and high ADVANCE
well known works for young people. This session will
schools. Step Up with Chinese is an innovative,
provide participants with insights into how works by In this session administrators and teachers will
standards-based textbook series. It provides
Funke can be used with great effect in the German gain a better understanding of the process for
a seamless progression to an upcoming AP
language classroom. Participants will leave with lessons accurately scoring writing samples. We will
Chinese title, which features updated topics in
plans to use in their curriculum. introduce the Avant ADVANCE software that
contemporary China and the world. Come find
Presenter(s): Nancy Decker, Rollins College; Kathy out more! facilitates accurate identification of proficiency
Fegely, Antietam School District; Alexandra Sterling- levels, and will produce improved teaching and
Sponsor: Cengage Learning Asia
Hellenbrand, Appalachian State University learning through a deeper understanding of the
Presenter(s): Carol Chen, CLASS, Lucy Lee,
Sponsor: AATG rating process.
Livingston High School, Dali Tan, Northern
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Sponsor: Avant Assessment
Virginia Community College, Janice Dowd
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Maury Ennis, Avant Assessment,
Applicable Language: German Kyle Ennis, Avant Assessment
Applicable Language: Chinese Audience Level: All
ACTFL CAREER CAF Applicable Language: Non-language specific
2:30 p.m.3:20 p.m. 2:30 p.m.3:20 p.m.

Career Caf, Exhibit Halls BD, Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls BD,
Music City Center
613 Balancing Roles and E62 Teach Abroad with the English Music City Center
Responsibilities in Your New Language Fellow Program E64 Busuu: One Application,
Position as a Postsecondary Learn how you can enhance English language 12 FL & Seventy-Million Active
Teacher teaching capacity abroad through 10-month paid
teaching fellowships designed by U.S. Embassies Learners
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Join in a discussion of the range of roles and

responsibilities that come with postsecondary for experienced U.S. TESOL professionals. As an McGraw Hill Education has partnered with Busuu
positions in language education and ways English Language Fellow, you can provide English to offer an unique opportunity to expand the
to tackle these. Walk away with tips from language instruction, conduct teacher training, practice of writing and oral skills outside the
colleagues to ensure a successful entry into a and develop resources. Join us to hear from classroom. Busuu is an award-winning applica-
new position. program staff and alumni. tion with 12 languages and seventy-million active
Sponsor: The U.S. Department of State English learners has proven to increase efficacy scores
Presenter(s): Erin Kearney, University of New within classroom learning.
York at Buffalo Language Programs
Presenter(s): Rebecca Copeland, The U.S. Sponsor: McGraw-Hill
Department of State English Language Presenter(s): Mercedes Bankston, McGraw-Hill
Programs, Jennifer Hodgson, The U.S. Audience Level: Higher Education
ACTFL COLLAB ZONE Department of State English Language Language of Presentation: English
Programs Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Audience Level: All
2:30 p.m.3:20 p.m.
Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls BD, Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Music City Center
614 An Overview of ACTFL
Assessments
ACTFL assessments are used worldwide by Recharge and Connect in the Social Media Lounge
academic institutions, government agencies, and
private corporations to measure language ability The ACTFL Convention features a Social Media Lounge in the World
in speaking, writing, listening, and reading for Languages Expo (Exhibit Halls BD, Music City Center) as a place for
more than 100 languages. Come learn more about people to relax, connect, and recharge. The lounge will feature a constant
ACTFL tests OPI, OPIc, WPT, AAPPL, ALIRA, LPT
and RPT to find out which one is right for you. @ACTFL17 Twitter feed, charging stations so attendees can juice up
Presenter(s): Leah Graham and Deise their mobile devices, and a comfortable sitting area to get online or talk
Nassinhack, ACTFL with friends face-to-face. Also offered on Friday and Saturday are quick,
30-minute Mini-byte-sessions on topics such as: Whats Trending, LangTalks,
iOS Apps for All 3 Modes of Communication, and more.

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.3:20 p.m. Board Room A, Music City Center
Music City Center
615 SWCOLT Board Meeting
E65 SmartClass+ Language 3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.

Teaching Platform Moving Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3,
Toward Self-Assessment Music City Center
Teachers using our SmartClass + language 616 NNELL Forum: Where Are We
teaching platform are continually providing feed-
Heading with Elementary School
back: Its great that our students can practice Session Handouts
speaking, but how can I find the time to review Languages?
100 recordings? This feedback has triggered
Available Online and
Join experienced elementary language educators
several new auto-grading exercises that reduce as they provide insights from three decades of early in Mobile App
the workload for teachers and provide immediate language teaching and explore its future direction.
feedback to students. The panel will discuss lessons learned and engage the
Presenters are being encouraged
Sponsor: Robotel Inc. audience in a lively discussion, filled with insights and to upload their handouts to the
Presenter(s): Gerry Sullivan, Robotel inc. revelations, of critical directions for early language Online Convention Program
Audience Level: All learning in the 21st century.
Language of Presentation: English (www.actfl.org/convention-expo)
Applicable Language: Non-language specific and the official Convention
Mobile App.
Bill VanPatten
W H I L E W E R E O N T H E
TOPIC
BVP on Language, Acquisition,
and Classroom Practice
Pre-K to Grade 8
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world language
teachers!
NNELL is YOUR Special Book-Signing Event
organization! Dont miss Bill VanPatten, author of While Were
on the Topic: BVP on Language, Acquisition,
The mission of the National Network for Early Language
Learning is to provide leadership to advocate for and
and Classroom Practice. Have him sign your copy
support successful early language learning and teaching. at ACTFL Central in the World Languages Expo on
Founded in 1987, NNELL provides valuable resources for
educators, parents, and policy makers.
Saturday, November 18, 3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
NNELL @EarlyLang #EarlyLang Feeling Creative? Exercise Your Right

Brain and Have Some Fun!
www.nnell.org Express your creativity on the Adult Coloring Panels
located in the Exhibit Hall Lobby on Level 3 of the
Music City Center. In the midst of this intensive learning
and sharing experience, take a moment to let the
right side of your brain engage and create something
beautiful.

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Exhibit Halls BD, Music City Center
EP2 ACTFL Electronic Poster Presentations II
Electronic poster presentations will be displayed on a laptop computer at a high roundtable around which attendees can stand for viewing and interaction. The following
electronic posters are being presented at the same time in the area so you can move about and view more than one presentation during the hour.
EP2-01 ACTFL in Appalachia: Visionary WL Instruction in Eastern EP2-08 Developing Communicative Skills through Student-centered
Kentucky Learning
The presenters will highlight strong student outcomes that result from training World Student-centered approaches to learning can be implemented to effectively develop
Language teachers to use comprehensible input and proficiency-based grading in communicative skills. In this session, three teachers demonstrate various ways to
the classroom. The presenters will emphasize the importance of setting class and achieve this common end: eliciting self-expression for immersion learners; scaffolding
individual student goals, analyzing data, and creating assessments based on language interpersonal tasks for novice learners; and active learning for intermediate learners.
skills. Presenter(s): Robert De Picciotto, Asia Society; Shwufen Lin, Princeton Public
Presenter(s): Michelle Martin, Allen Central High School; Amy Chalmers and Joshua Schools; Xi Sun, Jing Mei Elementary School; Yan Wang, Dixie Magnet Elementary
Sparks, Teach for America Appalachia School
EP2-02 Action Research for World Language Classrooms EP2-09 Do We Really Understand Differentiated Instruction? Role of
This session focuses on action research the presenter conducted in world language Personality
classrooms while consulting with colleagues who simultaneously engaged in similar This paper will discuss how students personality influences their interests in learning
research. The process, benefits, and challenges of action research, as well as guidance foreign languages, such as Chinese and Spanish. This study surveys approximately 400
and recommendations for future research and collaboration, will be shared. students in a K-8 school. Practical implications for teaching foreign languages to better
Presenter(s): Chinatsu Sazawa, Drake University suit students individual differences will be provided.
EP2-03 Alsace Online: Developing Interculturality through French and Presenter(s): Yan Chenand Kuangchi Lee, Young Scholars of Central PA Charter
Alsatian School; Clarisa Capone Huizenga, Penn State University
Through exploration of the presenters web site about Alsace, teachers will expand EP2-10 Evaluating Instructional Strategies in Second Life: Implications
cultural knowledge of this largely unfamiliar French region. Its mixed heritage carries for Design
visual and linguistic traces of its German past. Authentic online materials in French, The presenters will (1) evaluate various instructional strategies that are used in
English, and Alsatian will expand students interculturality via flexible teaching Second Life (SL) as a virtual learning environment (VLE), (2) discuss the effectiveness
modules. of different strategies on learners motivation and language acquisition, and (3)
Presenter(s): Laurie Ramsey, Sewanee: The University of the South propose how instructors can approach the design and implementation of SL to teach a
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foreign language.
EP2-04 Arabic in Private vs. Public Schools: Factors Impacting Parental
Choice Presenter(s): Xi Lu, Florida State University; Hsiu-feng Chung, Defense Language
Institute; Jewoong Moon, Florida State University
This poster presents an examination of some of the key factors (e.g., attitude,
motivation, ethnicity) that are believed to have an impact on the decision parents EP2-11 How to Design Language Thematic Units
of Arabic heritage language learners make in choosing to enroll their children in Learning another language can be challenging but it should never be overwhelming.
community-based schooling to learn Arabic, as opposed to public schooling. Handouts Thematic lesson plans can make all the difference. As we all know, most units in the
will be provided. textbooks we use dont have a theme. After this session, you will be able to learn how
Presenter(s): Hamsa Mahafza, University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) to design effective thematic lesson plans.
EP2-05 Comparing edTPA with Other World Language Teacher Presenter(s): Lhousseine Guerwane, Western Kentucky University
Certification Assessments EP2-12 Integrative Learning Practices and Telecollaborative
Many states require the World Language edTPA for certification and licensure. The Conversations
results of this study reveal that the content and purpose of this assessment was poorly This presentation will focus on the use of telecollaborative conversations and
understood by all of the relevant stakeholders. Training on how the various local, state, Integrated Learning Practices in world language courses that has resulted in increased
and national assessments fit together to measure candidate readiness is urgently pedagogical effectiveness and a positive impact on student learning outcomes. This
needed. study examines the TalkAbroad platform and the use of e-Portfolio-Based Pedagogy to
Presenter(s): Victoria Russelland Kelly Frances Davidson, Valdosta State University engage students.
EP2-06 Creating Materials in Spanish for a Nursing Project Abroad Presenter(s): Betty Facer, Old Dominion University
This poster explains a project at the College of St. Elizabeth in which a Spanish EP2-13 Introducing an Innovative Open Architecture Chinese Basic
class contributed to a Nursing class by creating educational personal hygiene and Course at DLI
self-esteem videos in Spanish for a service trip that the Nursing class takes every year This presentation demonstrates a new model to design an innovative Chinese Basic
to the Dominican Republic. Course curriculum with an open architecture curriculum design at DLI by using a
Presenter(s): Chantal Berthet, College of St. Elizabeth powerful software called UCAT. It will showcase various types of lesson activities and
present differentiated homework design for individual students based on their learning
EP2-07 Cursive Revitalization in the Language Classroom styles.
Should cursive be taught in the language classroom? In this presentation, research Presenter(s): Zhenlin Qiao, Defense Language Institute
on handwriting and the rationale for teaching cursive will be discussed. Additionally,
the presenters will demonstrate simple and engaging activities for teaching cursive
writing in language classrooms.
Presenter(s): Ida Chavoshan, University of Pittsburgh; Peter Kolenich

EP2-14 L2 Reading: How to Foster High-ability Readers While Avoiding EP2-19 The Camino Credential: A Passport to Experience Culture
Gender Bias Pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago carry a credential (aka passport) stamped
This presentation discusses the impact of teaching reading strategies to intermediate at stops en route. Using a faux credential, students simulate the experience with
Spanish learners. This study aims to: (1) determine whether there is an association sensory activities (drawing, music), discussion stops, and Connections-designed
between gender and reading strategies, and (2) investigate what gender differences research stations (compare weather by season, plan a shopping list for Galician cake).
there are, if any, in the choices and use of specific strategies to interpret an L2 text. Pilgrimage study ideas will be provided.
Presenter(s): Ren Ibarra, Campbell University; Silvia Peart, U. S. Naval Academy; Presenter(s): Lisa Calvin, Indiana State University
Hilda Salazar, Wake Technical Community College EP2-20 The Use of Blogs, Skype, and Authentic Tasks in the Modern
EP2-15 Lingmeister: User-testing a Language Learning Management Language Classroom
System This presentation will show the audience how digital tools help raise students aware-
Students use a variety of sources for language learning, yet is there a means to ness of the world around them. The use of authentic tasks motivates the students and
capture the language learning events and track progress? This session will review the their results improve.
user test of Lingmeister, a Language Learning Management System (LMS), and the Presenter(s): Sara Bruun, Ringsjskolan
implementation of gamification strategies to incite intrinsic motivations in language
learning. EP2-21 Writing Sakubun Inspired by Murakami, Kawakami, and
Nigehaji
Presenter(s): Jeffrey Mitchell, Cub River Consulting Inc
This presentation demonstrates an effective way to use popular cultural materials to
EP2-16 Promotion of Study Abroad Programs: By the Students and for develop individual students writing competence in advanced language courses. The
the Students most innovative aspect of this instruction is that detailed editorial suggestions are
This presentation describes three activities in which language students share their provided in the feedback for each draft.
study abroad experiences in the target language with students who plan to study Presenter(s): Hisaaki Wake, U.S. Air Force Academy
abroad in the near future. The activities aim to promote study abroad programs, as
well as provide students with opportunities for meaningful communication in the EP2-022 Cmo se dice gay en espaol? LGBT-affirming Language in
target language. the Spanish Classroom
Presenter(s): Fukumi Matsubara, North Central College Helping students learn and use appropriate language to describe LGBT (lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender) individuals is important as these topics become
EP2-17 Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement in Online commonplace in international, national, local, and even classroom discussions. This
Language Courses presentation offers language for Spanish teachers and students to use in a complex
This session presents the findings of a research study designed to identify teaching and dynamic environment.
practices that may lead to higher levels of student engagement in online language Presenter(s): Joseph Parodi, Marianapolis Preparatory School
courses. The study examines student perceptions of the level of engagement of a
variety of instructional activities. Results of the study and pedagogical implications
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will be shared.
Presenter(s): Sandra Kregar, Aims Community College
EP2-18 Students Motivation and Achievement in an Intensive Korean
Basic Program
This research investigated the relationship between students motivation and achieve-
ment in 2016. Data were quantitatively analyzed. Findings include (1) Confidence and
satisfaction have small but statistically significant correlations with achievement, (2)
ARCS scores decrease as the semester progresses, and (3) Semester differences in
CGPA persisted.
Presenter(s): Yong Gallagherand Jean S. Ryu, DLIFLC
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convention. ACTFL will email the convention survey to
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Room 210, Music City Center ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 3:30 p.m.4:20 p.m.
617 AATG Alle Lernen Deutsch 3:30 p.m.4:00 p.m. Music City Center
Committee Meeting Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls BD, E67 How to Use POP CULTURE
Music City Center
3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
NEW & OLD
622 Opportunities to Serve as an The workshop will introduce a new Japanese
ACTFL Tester or Rater language textbook, POP CULTURE NEW & OLD:
618 AATG German for Professional Elementary and Intermediate Japanese through
ACTFL testers and raters can be a valuable
Purposes Committee Meeting resource to their schools and to the language Pop Culture. In addition to discussing the
profession. Interested in working as a consultant learning objectives, features of the textbook, and
3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m. within ACTFLs Testing Program but not sure curriculum design, the presenter will show how
where to begin? Come learn more about the many to use the textbook in class.
benefits of AAPPL, MOPI, OPIc and OPI tester/ Sponsor: Kinokuniya Bookstores of America
619 AATG Kinder- und Jugendliteratur rater certification. Presenter(s): Yoshiro Hanai, University of
Committee Meeting Presenter(s): Yesenia Olivares and Julia Ruane, Wisconsin Oshkosh
ACTFL Audience Level: All
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620 EINSHOCH6 Workshop: Using ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE
Music And Music Videos In Class MINI-BYTE 3:30 p.m.4:20 p.m.
Special convention session presented by Shirin Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls BD,
Kasraeian, editor for Deutsche Welles educational 3:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Music City Center
programs, and Kurt Achatz, rapper and songwriter for Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls BD,
EINSHOCH6. Learn how songs and music videos can Music City Center E68 Creating Great Stories with
be used to foster better listening comprehension and Simple Language
speech production. Learn how students can easily and 623 Speak the Language of Your
Seor Wooly tells his story of how he learned
creatively learn German with the help of hip-hop songs Students
to create highly engaging musical stories like
and music videos from the project Das Bandtagebuch
From memes to GIFs to viral videos! Learn to Puedo ir al bao? and Guapo without needlessly
featuring EINSHOCH6.
enhance your lessons and score some cool points
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complicating the language. Its a fun, relaxed

Presenter(s): Shirin Kasraeian, Deutsche Welle; Kurt with your students. Teach your language by session with great storytelling, hilarious videos,
Achatz, EINSHOCH6 incorporating it into their language. and tips on how to find compelling stories in the
Applicable Language: German simplest of Spanish.
Audience Level: All
School Sponsor: Seor Wooly LLC
Sponsor: AATG
Presenter(s): Jim Wooldridge, Seor Wooly LLC
ACTFL CAREER CAF Language of Presentation: English
3:30 p.m.4:20 p.m. Applicable Language: Spanish
3:30 p.m.4:20 p.m.
Music City Center
Career Caf, Exhibit Halls BD,
Music City Center E66 Where Sitting is the Exception: 3:30 p.m.4:20 p.m.
Moving Towards Proficiency Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls BD,
621 Planning for Your Professional
In this dynamic, interactive session participants Music City Center
Development
will experience first-hand how incorporating E69 Yabla: Comprehension to
Youve got a job! Now what? Come learn about second language acquisition and fun creates
different approaches to career planning and a classroom community with a 100% second Global Awareness
professional learning. language environment. Focusing on student Yablas engaging authentic videos provide
Presenter(s): Leah Graham, ACTFL generated curriculum and proficiency is the views into the daily lives of citizens around the
transformational cornerstone to the session world. This session led by an experienced
and the Q&A portion will address pedagogical teacher- is designed to provide attendees with
implications and assessment. practical strategies on using Yabla for novice
Sponsor: Organic World Language to intermediate learners. Yabla helps learners
Presenter(s): Darcy Rogers, Organic World develop communication skills while developing
Languages, Jaclyn Hathaway Rube cultural competency.
Audience Level: All Sponsor: Yabla
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Tracy Rucker, Louisville Collegiate
Applicable Language: Non-language specific School
Applicable Language: Chinese, French,
German, Italian, Spanish

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ACTFL UNCON II Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville
3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m. 625 ACTFL Paper Presentations: 626 ACTFL Paper Presentations:
Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls BD, Educator Effectiveness Innovative Use of Technology IV
Music City Center Cultivating Inclusive Pedagogical Practices for Learning Vocabulary in a Foreign Language
Students of All Genders Classroom Through Twitter
624 A 90-minute, Unconventional
This paper discusses gender diversity as it relates This study reports the findings of a case study aimed
Approach to Learning to language teaching practices, providing a broad at identifying the effects of implementing Twitter as
(Higher Ed Edition) introduction to queering the language classroom and a foreign language tool for learning media-related
Want to discuss current hot topics in language then, informed by linguistic practices of non-binary vocabulary in an intermediate level classroom. The
education in a more intimate setting? Do you individuals in France, focuses on how pedagogues are to findings will add valuable recommendations on how to
have an experience with an emerging technology address binary grammatical gender with students who integrate social media platforms such as Twitter in a
to share? Have an innovative idea in need of have non-binary gender identities. foreign language classroom.
feedback? Or do you simply enjoy professional Presenter(s): Kris Knisely, University of South Dakota Presenter(s): Safa Elnailiand Saad Bushaala,
conversations that evolve organically? Come join Understanding Mental Models for Effective University of Alabama
like-minded educators in this unconference model Arabic Grammar Teaching Teaching Culture from Day One. Experience it!
for professional learning that is completely driven
This presentation will explore the role of mental models This presentation focuses on the importance of
by participants and is structured to engage lan-
in second language acquisition with a focus on the including a cultural component in the early stages of
guage educators in areas in which they wish to
grammar component. The theory of Mental Models foreign language acquisition using technological tools
gain and contribute knowledge. Unlike traditional
plays an important role in the second language learning as opposed to waiting until foreign language learners
conference programming, this session has no
process. The presentation will explain how teachers reach a certain level of language proficiency.
scheduled speakers or predetermined content.
can determine and understand Mental Models of L1 to Presenter(s): Maria Moreira, College of Charleston
Instead, a facilitator leads participants in a
better teach grammar.
brainstorm of hot topics for discussion, identifies L2 Vocabulary and Digital Media: Curriculum
the most popular, and establishes a schedule of Presenter(s): Mohamed Nouri, United States Air Force Choices and Student Strategies
three rounds of sessions that take the form of Academy
How do digital natives adapt their learning styles to
informal conversations at breakout room tables. Foreign Language Teaching: Broadening the digital textbooks and media? Using an experimental
Participants at each table share the responsibility Concept of Content Knowledge online curriculum that embeds high-frequency (German)
for discussing the table topic. You may enter or All foreign language teachers need strong language vocabulary into culturally relevant media in a variety
leave a discussion at any time. skills, but is that sufficient? Using data from OPI, of ways, this study explores how students shape their
Presenter(s): Bobby Hobgood, University of PRAXIS Subject Assessment, and edTPA scores for own learning experience with regard to vocabulary
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North Carolina at Charlotte teacher candidates, as well as from teacher candidate acquisition.
interviews, this study investigated the types of content Presenter(s): James Rankin, Princeton University
knowledge that are necessary to be an effective foreign
language teacher.
Presenter(s): Scott Kissau, University of North Carolina
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Foreign Language Annals

Looking back Watch for a message from ACTFL containing a link to 11 themed, retrospective collec-
tions that trace the journals first 50 years (19672017). These collections address: language policy and the
benefits of language learning; assessment; content-infused learning; culture; curriculum design and reform;
early language learning; instruction and methods; languages in the community; literacy; teacher develop-
ment; and technology. They will be available online in early 2018.
Moving forward The celebration continues! To launch the next 50 years of research, invited au-
thors will share their thoughts on these same 11 themes in the journals Spring 2018 special celebration
issue. Be sure to look for the new cover and more reader-friendly interior design, as well as the list of key
pedagogical implications at the beginning of each article.

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Music City Center
629 Winter is NOT Coming . . . 632 Community as Classroom:
in Miami Integrating Language, Culture, and
627 ACTFL TOY Talks III
This session will compare some stylistic and narrative Content
Come join the ACTFL National Language Teachers
themes of the Epic poem of Ariosto, Orlando Furioso, This session will focus on using authentic community
of the Year as they present TOY Talks, which are
to the ones in the epic fantasy Games of Thrones, resources to create engaging teaching strategies for the
patterned after the famous TED Talks. You do not
a popular television show. The session will present integrated teaching of language, culture, and content.
want to miss these exciting presentations.
task-based activities that engage students to discuss The presenter will share instructional strategies using
I Dont Plan Lessons and Im Not Ariostos masterpiece and one of the most popular TV the Arab American National Museum as the source of
Preparing Students for the Real World! show of all times. materials for creating successful learning experiences
When we think of preparing for our learners, Presenter(s): Magda Novelli Pearson, Florida for all learners.
often we consider our first step to be lesson International University Presenter(s): Wafa Hassan, Global Educational
planning. I will share my journey to move away Sponsor: AATI Excellence
from lesson planning in the traditional sense. Audience Level: Higher Education Audience Level: All
Along the way, we will also examine the impact Language of Presentation: Italian Language of Presentation: English
largely unintended and sometimes negative Applicable Language: Italian Applicable Language: Arabic
of telling students that we are preparing them for
the real world. 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Presenter(s): Nicole Naditz, Bella Vista High Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville Music Row 2, Omni Nashville
School
630 Lets Experience Powerful Four R 633 ACTFL Portuguese SIG Session II
Meeting Language Learners Where They
Are
Strategies to Get You Out of a Rut For an All-Inclusive Pluricentric Class with the
What students can do with languages needs to Are you stuck in repetitive teaching? This session Portugueses of the World
matter to them, not us! The presenter will share explores four R strategies (Reflect, Reduce, Reuse, and The scarcity of training for specific purposes and the
his experiences with meeting language learners Recycle) to rejuvenate current practices, provide some lack of accessible material for less commonly taught
where they are, how he works to transform a solutions to the most problematic areas of teaching languages, such as Portuguese, increase the risk of
student-centered classroom into one that is (kanji, adjectives, etc.), and transform learners into unbalanced representation in class. This session will
student-driven, how he tries to stay ahead of critical thinkers. Many activities usable in daily teaching help language professionals generate a pluricentric
student anxieties, and how he promotes a culture are presented. collaborative network to exchange resources for
that rewards taking risks. Presenter(s): Mieko Avello, Miami Palmetto Senior all-inclusive Portuguese programs.
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Presenter(s): Edward Zarrow, Westwood High High School; Kazue Masuyama; California State Presenter(s): Alan Febraio Parmaand Silvia Ramos-
School University Sacramento Sollai, Florida State University
Sponsor: AATJ
Coaching: Slow Down to Catch Up Little Mistakes that Go Unseen: The Challenges
Audience Level: All
Become a Language Coach. Slow down or of in Tandem Collaboration
Slow-Mo and reflect. Review game tapes to Applicable Language: Japanese The presenter will share qualitative in-depth interview
assess for learning. Treat students like athletes responses from teachers and students of a southern
and coach to improve the skills critical to university who are participating in an inter-institutional
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winning. Increase motivation and endurance with project entitled Teletandem. The goal is to shed light
impactful coach talk. Dont drill and kill, support on difficulties they encountered when establishing an
learners through the pain it takes to gain and 631 Fostering Global Perspectives in the inter-institutional program and the feelings they have
help them celebrate progress. Novice Level Classroom towards their in tandem interactions
Presenter(s): Linda Egnatz, Lincoln-Way High Presenter(s): Viviane De Souza Klen Alves Moore,
Lower level curriculum often lacks themes related
School #210 University of Georgia
to global issues. How can novice learners use their
Sponsor: Portuguese SIG
limited language skills to access authentic material
and demonstrate understanding? This session will
4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. Applicable Language: Portuguese
focus on promoting critical thinking and raising global
Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville awareness. Participants will have access to sample
628 Teaching Italian Language Using teaching units and student work samples.
Presenter(s): Kumi Kobayashi, Lynbrook High School;
Poetry
Tomoki Kuwana, Peterson Middle School and
This session reports on the implementation of a series Wilcox High School; Yukari Salazar and Ruiko Nagai,
of lessons that use poetry as a pedagogical tool for Cupertino High School
writing in different levels of Italian language classes. Sponsor: AATJ
Students practice writing poetry by imitating samples by Audience Level: Grades 6-12
various Italian writers. Focus is on selecting imitable Language of Presentation: English
poetry, samples of students work, and integration in Applicable Language: Japanese
curriculum.
Presenter(s): Daniela Zappador Guerra, CSULB
Sponsor: AATI

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Music Row 3, Omni Nashville Room 101A, Music City Center Room 101D, Music City Center
634 Critical and Social Justice 637 ACTFL Distance Learning SIG 640 Dual Language Chinese Programs
Approaches ACTFL SIG Session II Harnessing the Power: A DLI STEM Camp Model
Organizational Meeting Conversation Caf: Legitimate Participation and Attendees will gain an understanding of how to use a
The purpose of the newly created ACTFL Critical and Feedback Online dual language immersion STEM camp to increase target
The Conversation Caf model is an online interactive language acquisition through hands-on, inquiry-based
Social Justice Approaches (CSJA) SIG is to promote
environment where learners complete language tasks experiments, music, and partnerships with the local
and support critical and social justice approaches in
with TAs, receive personalized feedback, and prepare technology community.
language instruction. The SIG mission is to cultivate
a community of educators committed to conscious- for formative assessments with instructors. With more Presenter(s): Brian Griggsand Wanting Wang,
ness-raising and community action in and through than 160 students participating in the Conversation Caf Coronado Elementary School; Wenjing Xie, Arizona
language education. You are invited to attend our daily, come see how this interaction is scaled online State University
informational session to learn more about getting without losing necessary pedagogy. The Birth, Life, and Death of a Mandarin Dual
involved as an officer, promoting the new SIG, and next Presenter(s): Elizabeth Robinson, BYU Independent Language Program
steps. Study; Julie Damronand Steven Park, Brigham Young A Mandarin Dual Language program was initiated in
University a small, rural school district with marked generational
4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. Diverse Learners and Robots Telepresence in poverty as a way to provide future opportunities to
Music Row 4, Omni Nashville the Hybrid Flipped Classroom its students. This session will examine the changes,
As higher education models move toward online pressures, and community engagement experienced
635 Writing a Successful ACTFL by the program, as well as its students academic
offerings, foreign languages must keep pace. Learn to
Proposal use robotics to increase interaction and engagement for achievement in response to budget cuts.
How are proposals for the ACTFL Convention program distance telepresence students in the classroom and to Presenter(s): Sean Hill, Mid Michigan Community
selected? The ACTFL Program Committee will review meet the needs of diverse language learners through a College
the proposal rubric and share sample proposals. In this modified, multi-sensory, flipped-classroom pedagogy. Sponsor: CLASS
interactive session, participants will learn about the Presenter(s): Susanna Pmies Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12
must-dos and dont-dos for their own proposals, as well Applicable Language: Chinese
as learn how to apply the rubric to sample proposals. 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Presenter(s): William Anderson, Massapequa School 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
District; Susann Davis, Western Kentucky University Room 101E, Music City Center
638 ACTFL Teacher Development SIG
641 Backward Planning on Teaching
Business Meeting and Presentation
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4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
for Proficiency in Chinese Class
Old Hickory, Omni Nashville Enhancing Reflection Through Classroom
Observations in Teacher Development This session is focused on planning backward based
636 ACTFL-STARTALK Program Design on performance assessment and check for learning
Classroom observations constitute a crucial component
Institute Meeting activities to improve students proficiency. It will touch
in teacher education because of their potential on the basis of backward planning steps, cooperative
Meeting of participants in the ACTFL-STARTALK for generating a reflective stance. The presenter learning strategies, differentiated instruction, and
Program Design Institutes (2015, 2016, 2017). Strategies reports on a study examining class observations authentic resources that contribute to promoting the
for providing year-round support for learners of critical and associated levels of reflection among novice modes of communication.
languages will be shared. STARTALK student program Spanish language teachers and shares ways in which
providers are welcome, as are community-based reflection-through-observation can be enhanced. Presenter(s): Xiaohua Wei, Franklin High School;
organizations supporting cultures and languages. Danmei Houston, Brentwood High School
Presenter(s): Alfredo Urzua, San Diego State Sponsor: CLASS
Presenter(s): Paul Sandrock, ACTFL; Greta Lundgaard, University Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12
Independent Consultant; Rita Oleksak, Glastonbury
Public Schools 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. Applicable Language: Chinese
639 Strategies and Tools to Engage and 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Improve Students Oral Proficiency
The goal of this session is to discuss and share 642 Differentiating Content, Process, and
strategies and assessments to develop the interpersonal Product to Support All Learners
mode of communication for students middle school and This session will present strategies for anticipating and
high school. Presenters will share activities and tools to responding to learners diverse needs by differentiating
enhance standard-based instruction and move students what they learn, how they learn it, and how they
beyond memorized conversation. demonstrate learning. Sample lessons, activities,
Presenter(s): Sara Chao, New Trier Township High and assessments that can be adapted for a variety of
School; Yi Hua Chou, York Community High School; learning contexts will be presented.
Hsiya Hsu, Creekside Middle School Presenter(s): Julie Foss, Saginaw Valley State
Sponsor: CLASS University
Language of Presentation: Chinese Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: Chinese Applicable Language: French

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Room 102B, Music City Center Room 103C, Music City Center Room 104C, Music City Center
643 French Language Advocacy 646 Beyond Intermediate Level Chinese: 649 Lead with NCSSFL: LinguaFolio
Resources for Teachers and What to Teach and How 101 A Session for Prospective
Administrators This panel offers new concepts for dealing with Implementers
Learn about the three innovative tools for French challenges in teaching intermediate to advanced level LinguaFolio has gained national attention as a reputable
advocacy and communication created by the Institut Chinese that includes selection of materials, techniques and easy-to-use learner self-assessment portfolio.
Franais in Paris and designed for French teachers and for vocabulary building, and design of assignments. It Explore its components, including the NCSSFL-ACTFL
administrators. In this workshop, participants will be also addresses such fundamental issues as the pros and Can-Do Statements and Interculturality guidance.
given subscription information in addition to strategies cons of authentic materials, as well as accuracy and Learn how to integrate proficiency-based goal setting,
on how to use them at their school and implement them appropriateness in learners output. the reflective learning cycle, and research-based best
in their classrooms. Presenter(s): Chih-ping Chou, Jincheng Liu, and Xin practices in its implementation.
Presenter(s): Jean Charconnetand Karl Cogard, Zou, Princeton University Presenter(s): Lisa Harris, Virginia Department
Embassy of France Sponsor: CLTA of Education; Ryan Wertz, Ohio Department of
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Audience Level: Higher Education Education
Language of Presentation: French Language of Presentation: Chinese Audience Level: All
Applicable Language: French Applicable Language: Chinese Language of Presentation: English
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644 The Development of CFL Learners 647 Customizing a Language Program Room 104D, Music City Center
Cultural Competence for Heritage Spanish Speakers 650 Fostering Strong World Language
This session discusses CFL learners cultural compe- Heritage Spanish speakers often play a special role Programs in Chicago Public Schools
tency development through a study of the discrepancy in the school environment. This session is designed In this session participants will learn how a large,
between advanced learners language proficiency and to identify the needs and strengths of these students urban school district is promoting collaboration and
cultural competence, an examination of the effects of and present ideas on how to raise expectations and consistency in what is being taught and how instruction
an online video project in a culture-integrated beginning challenge them to be leaders in their communities. Time is being delivered in its world language classrooms
level Chinese class, and a comparison of heritage and will be devoted to discussing creative solutions to the through the use of the new Chicago Public Schools
non-heritage learners acquisition of pragmatic routines obstacles they often face. World Language Guidance Document.
formulae. Presenter(s): Erin Caceres, Centennial High School Presenter(s): Fabiola Fadda-Ginskiand Caliz Gil-Garcia,
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Presenter(s): Jia Yang, University of Dayton; Chengxu Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Chicago Public Schools
Yin, University of Notre Dame; Guangyan Chen, Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: All
Texas Christian University Applicable Language: Spanish Language of Presentation: English
Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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Language of Presentation: Chinese Room 104B, Music City Center 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
648 Sentence Frames as Supports for Room 104E, Music City Center
4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. Academic Language Development 651 Common Formative Assessment: A
Room 103B, Music City Center in Immersion Tool for Teaching
645 Aspects of Teaching Advanced Level Sentence frames offer linguistic support for immersion The presenter will provide a definition of Common
learners and help students build proficiency in the Formative Assessment and discuss its application in the
Chinese L2 Learners immersion language. Attendees will learn strategies to world language classroom. Using the World-Readiness
This session discusses issues concerning integrating create and embed sentence frames across academic Standards and the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do statements,
language and content in advanced Chinese L2 language functions to support student language devel- attendees will unwrap standards and work individually
instruction. It examines current approaches in language opment and output. Resources created for Delawares and in small groups to create proficiency-based tasks.
instruction and proposes innovative instructional design immersion programs will be shared. Presenter(s): Nicholas Gossett, University of South
to help advanced level Chinese L2 students acquire Presenter(s): Lynn Fulton-Archer, Delaware Alabama
linguistic and pragmatic strategies that learners use to Department of Education Audience Level: All
ensure content comprehension. Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Language of Presentation: English
Presenter(s): Fang-Yi Chao, Martha Gallagher, Eugene Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Gregory, and Tai-Jung Lee, United States Military Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Academy
Sponsor: CLTA

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Room 105AB, Music City Center Room 106C, Music City Center Room 201A, Music City Center
652 Every Days an IPA 655 Easily Teach the Quijote with Free 658 Help Your Student Make GAINS
IPAs (Integrated Performance Assessments) reflect Open Ed Curriculum and Resources (Global Awareness through
basic, realistic human language use in the world. Does Siglo de Oro literature intimidate you as much as International News)
Instructors already have access to resources to create it does your students? Discover free online resources
meaningful, articulated, integrated sequences of Fake News, U.S. Immigration, Syrian Refugees,
that personalize learning, promote critical and creative Venezuelas Decline Learn how two educators use
interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational activities. thinking, motivate learner autonomy, and offer academic
Use those resources for quick, motivating, formative five minutes a day to teach current events. Students
support. Diverse activities build reader confidence and become global citizens and understand cultural
student learning every day. encourage a deep exploration and understanding of the viewpoints of current news stories. Presenters will
Presenter(s): Norah Jones, Fluency Professional eleven chapters of the Quixote. share their sources, lesson plans, and tips for novice to
Development Presenter(s): Betsy Arnold, Retired; Rose Potter, advanced levels.
Audience Level: All University of Texas at Austin
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Heidi Lechner, Libertyville High School;
Audience Level: All Jorge Zamora, Glenbrook South High School
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Grades 6-12
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653 Tapping the Pedagogical Potential Room 107AB, Music City Center 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
of Wordless Graphic Novels 656 Celebrating 100 Years of the Room 201B, Music City Center
In our visual culture, wordless graphic novels constitute AATSPs Hispania 659 Negotiating Meaning in the TL:
an invaluable authentic resource and a unique Celebrate Hispanias 100th birthday! Learn about Overcoming L1 Use in the WL
pedagogical tool to engage students at all proficiency Hispanias centenary volume, which offers current and
levels. The presenter will share strategies for using Classroom
future visions of topics in Spanish and Portuguese.
wordless graphic novels to explore global issues, Presenters discuss and demonstrate how research This session will address using the target language (TL)
stimulate students creativity, and develop their visual articles published in Hispania can translate to Spanish/ in class with strategies and techniques that empower
literacy and proficiency. Portuguese language teaching/learning activities for students to use the TL, as opposed to breaking down
Presenter(s): Dulce De Castro, Collin College both K-12 and college instruction. and using the native language (L1). Attendees will leave
Audience Level: Higher Education with ideas on how to replace L1 use in class with TL
Presenter(s): Sheri Long, AATSP; Jean Leloup, USAFA
Language of Presentation: English use, creating an environment where L2 use is prioritized.
& FLTEACH; Frank Nuessel, University of Louisville;
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Applicable Language: Spanish Pete Swanson, Georgia State University Presenter(s): Richard Linnell, Glencoe High School
Audience Level: All Audience Level: All
4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English
Room 106B, Music City Center Applicable Language: Spanish Applicable Language: Non-language specific
654 Go Ahead, Adapt the Text! 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.

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World language teachers often hear, Adapt the Room 202A, Music City Center
task, not the text! In this presentation, participants
will explore when and why this mantra is useful for 657 Peer Feedback in the Foreign 660 Experience the World: Inviting Study
incorporating authentic resources and also when it Language Classroom Abroad into the Campus Classroom
is not necessary. Participants will develop criteria for Course Correspondents connect the study abroad
whether and how to adapt a text and apply these to This session discusses how peer feedback can be used
in the foreign language classroom. The presenter will experience with courses on campus. Specialized
authentic resources (Spanish). activities enhance the classroom experience as the CC
discuss existing research on peer feedback and subse-
Presenter(s): Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell, Musicuentos engages in the target language and culture. Presenters
quently demonstrate how teachers can train students to
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 will share program development from curricular and
provide feedback to each other during peer interaction
Language of Presentation: English administrative perspectives and provide examples from
activities. The focus will be on oral corrective feedback.
Applicable Language: Spanish French, Spanish, and Italian classes.
Presenter(s): Lieselotte Sippel, Penn State University
Audience Level: All Presenter(s): Glynis Cowell, Helene De Fays, and
Language of Presentation: English Valerie Pruvost, University of North Carolina-Chapel
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Hill; Nina Furry, University of North Carolina

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Room 202B, Music City Center Room 204, Music City Center Room 206A, Music City Center
661 Best of NECTFL: Top Ten Activities to 664 Power Up Your Class! How To 667 Documenting Teacher Effectiveness:
Liven Up Your Language Class Make Fun Language Activities With A Framework for Performance
Increase the level of enthusiasm and participation in Technology Evaluations
your class with games, cooperative activities, and tech- Learn how to create communication games and critical Presenters will describe the knowledge, skills, and
nology. Activities presented will include demonstrations thinking activities with Google Slides, Google Forms dispositions of highly effective world language teachers,
and audience participation. Teachers will leave with and student response systems like Kahoot! and Quizlet. consider the types of documents and data to be
materials and links that can be used with any language/ Harness the power of templates to streamline creation submitted during the evaluation process, and suggest a
level. Bring a device to get the full experience. with culturally authentic material. Bring your own device framework for teachers to use and share with personnel
Presenter(s): Valerie Greerand Wendy Mercado, Bay and join in as we create engaging activities to get your who are responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of
Shore Middle School students talking! world language teachers.
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Presenter(s): Andrew Forlano, The Steward School Presenter(s): Emily Spinelli, AATSP; Anne Nerenz,
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Eastern Michigan University; Irma Torres, Oakland
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English Schools
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: All
Room 202C, Music City Center 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. Applicable Language: Non-language specific
662 Free Innovative Technology Tools Room 205A, Music City Center
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from the Language Resource 665 Winning at Interpersonal Speaking,
Centers from Novice to AP
668 Engaging Visual Learners:
This panel will bring together four Title VI Language Enable students at all levels to rock interpersonal
Resource Centers to showcase free technology projects assessments! In this interactive session participants
Using Images in Latin Language
with a live demonstration. The tools will address will learn keys to equip students to:create questions Acquisition
various areas of interest to K-16 language instructors and answers that spark good conversations, become This presentation offers Latin teachers practical exam-
including professional development, project-based tuned-in listeners who know how to ask appropriate ples of image-focused class exercises to encourage
learning, cultural literacy, reading proficiency, and online follow -up questions, and use tried and true conversa- communication-centered learning. Participants will
education. tion coping strategies. be guided through the design and execution of class
Presenter(s): William Nichols, Georgia State Presenter(s): Jane Shea, Jasper High School; Gregory activities that utilize images to minimize metacognitive
University; Carl Blyth, University of Texas at Austin; Shields, Plano Senior High/Plano Independent School
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thinking and facilitate more active and intuitive

Julio Rodriguez, University of Hawaii at Manoa; District comprehension and retention.
Chantelle Warner, University of Arizona Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Presenter(s): Antonia Young, Staten Island Academy
Audience Level: All Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Latin
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666 Using the AAPPL to Inform Teaching Room 207A, Music City Center
663 A Standards-based Grading Starter and Learning 669 Breakout: The Proficiency
Kit for World Languages This panel will address how to use ACTFLs Assessment Experience
Explore one districts work to implement curricula based of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) Want to break out of the traditional classroom? Want
on the World-Readiness Standards. A vetted framework data to inform the extent to which schools, districts, and to provide students with a language experience that
for grading and reporting will be shared. A review of programs are meeting their learning goals and aligning will promote language proficiency, global competence,
each step of the implementation process will include with curricular outlines. teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills?
research-based rationale, as well as framework Presenter(s): Margaret Malone, ACTFL/AELRC Join colleagues in breaking out of the proficiency
documents that will guide participants in their own Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 pyramid and learn how to create your own breakout
implementation of SBG. Language of Presentation: English games for the language classroom.
Presenter(s): Justin Fisk, Patrick Grady, and Anthony Applicable Language: Non-language specific Presenter(s): Krista Chambless, University of Alabama
Reibel, Adlai E Stevenson High School at Birmingham; Sandrine Hope, University of
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Alabama

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670 SPEAK UP for World Languages: 673 Putting Grammar in its Place 676 Student-curated e-Learning
Unite and Move Teachers Towards in Language Teaching and This student-driven, digital curation platform offers
Proficiency Programming learners transnational, multiliteracy, sustainable
e-learning through authentic media. Learners deepen
How does an LOTE leader unite and move teachers from The paradigm shift of the proficiency movement learning by sharing curations with native speakers
traditional teaching to proficiency? See how one large encourages language teachers and programs to plan during Teletandem exchanges. Students and faculty
district is doing just this, by giving teachers step-by-step for proficiency outcomes rather than being guided by co-construct interactive, scaffolded modules for
instructions on how to shift their teaching to proficiency. the grammatical concepts in the textbook. This session interpretive support and focus on form.
Participants will go through these steps themselves so will overview the new role of grammar in teaching and
Presenter(s): Lionel Mathieu, Vera Abbate, Yan Gao,
they can take the concepts back home and continue the assessment, and provide strategies to involve students
and Salwa Sheibany, Virginia Commonwealth
practice. in their developing proficiency.
University
Presenter(s): Amy Andertonand Meredith Clark, Dallas Presenter(s): Nicole Sherf, Salem State University/ Audience Level: All
Independent School District MAFLA Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: All Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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Room 207C, Music City Center Room 208B, Music City Center 677 Building Skills for Success in the
671 Relating Vocabulary Size to ACTFL 674 90-10: Planned and Purposeful Interpretive Mode
Reading Proficiency Levels Target Language and English Use Do your students become overwhelmed when listening
to and reading authentic materials? This session will
Vocabulary size is an important predictor of reading for Teachers and Students focus on how to build students key interpretive skills in
proficiency. This session presents data on the We know we should use the target language (TL) in our listening and reading tasks as well as how to scaffold
vocabulary sizes of more than 300 college students classes, striving for 90%+. But 90% for whom? What those skills between novice and intermediate levels.
studying Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Spanish about that other 10%? TL and English use should be Specific examples for Spanish, French, and German will
at various ACTFL reading proficiency levels ranging from planned and purposeful, for both teachers and students. be provided.
NM to S. Implications for vocabulary learning (kinds, Well look at appropriate language use, comprehensible Presenter(s): Emma Woodworthand Natalie Kaminski,
size, and methods) will be discussed. input, and strategies for keeping students in the TL even Glenbrook South High School; Anne Walsh, Illinois
Presenter(s): Erwin Tschirner, University of Leipzig;
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when your back is turned! State University
Jane Hackingand Fernando Rubio, University of Utah Presenter(s): Catherine Ritz, Arlington High School Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Audience Level: Higher Education Audience Level: All Language of Presentation: English
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678 Flchtlinge in Deutschland
672 Cross Curriculum Team Teaching 675 Stop Grading, Start Teaching: Immer noch auf der Flucht oder
Literacy-based Proficiency Activities Implementing Online Evaluation angekommen?
The session will discuss how to implement a cross This session presents how to replace traditional in-class
curriculum team teaching model in general, focusing The flight of refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, and
evaluations with online competency-based quizzes. other crisis areas and their migration to Germany poses
specifically on literary-based, proficiency-building This style of evaluation results in more class time for
activities for classroom use. the largest political and social challenge for Germany
conversational activities, greater student engagement since re-unification. It is essential that our students
Presenter(s): James Starron, Ravenwood High School; and accountability, and increased learning incentives. understand the challenges and opportunities this
Chip Arnold, McCallie School Learn how to spend less time grading and dedicate humanitarian crisis represents and the perspectives of
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 more energy to teaching. all people affected by it.
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Brian Yates, Red Rocks Community
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Presenter(s): Sigurd Piwek, Milwaukee German
College Immersion Schools; Katharina Barbe, Northern
Audience Level: Higher Education Illinois University; Reinhard Zachau, University of
Language of Presentation: English the South
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Sponsor: AATG
Audience Level: All

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679 Literary Interviews Online: Expanding 682 Making Your World Language 685 ACTFL Paper Presentations:
Literature Orally and Aurally Class More Inclusive: Strategies and Leadership and Advocacy
Recordings of authors available in online databases, Resources Why Do High School Students Study Foreign
such as Dichterlesen.net and Poetenladen.de, expand This session offers insight into AATGs committee Alle Language? Why Do They Quit?
the context in which students can access literary texts lernen Deutsch and provides strategies and activities The results of a survey of more than 350 high school
aurally. This workshop presents strategies to combine on how to support students understanding of German. students on why they chose or did not choose to study a
these authentic voices with texts to elevate reading to a Additionally, the presenters propose methods on how to foreign language in the first place, and why they chose to
multimedia experience that increases both listening and create an inclusive, humane curriculum with materials on continue or discontinue language learning.
reading comprehension. multiculturalism and diversity in the classroom. Presenter(s): Emily Benz
Presenter(s): Rachel Halverson, University of Idaho; Presenter(s): Carla Ghanem, Arizona State University; L2 Education in the DOD A National Security
Carol Anne Costabile-Heming, University of North Sabine Marina Jones, Oberlin College; Daphne Issue
Texas Warren, White Station High School
Sponsor: AATG From gathering intelligence to engaging with local
Sponsor: AATG
Audience Level: Higher Education populations, L2 skills among U.S. military leaders are
Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: German essential to our national security. In this context, this
Applicable Language: German presentation addresses the current state of L2 education
in the U.S. armed forces and evaluates the views of
future officers at two U.S. service academies concerning
4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m. L2 education in the DOD.
Room 212, Music City Center Acoustic, Omni Nashville Presenter(s): Dieter Waldvogel, U.S. Air Force Academy;
680 Anybody Interested in Sports? 683 AAUSC Annual Business Meeting & Silvia Peart, U.S. Naval Academy
Communication Needs Intercultural Reception Disease and Hispanic Art: Students as Curators
Skills In this presentation audience members learn how to
(Inter)Cultural aspects of language learning often make 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. engage students with works of art to develop their
teachers struggle for issues of common interest in order research and linguistic skills as they curate a bilingual
Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville
to guarantee high motivation. Talking about sports-within art exhibit that, in this case, deals with issues of health
a framework of general cultural issues- can provide an 684 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Research and disease. Though dealing with the Spanish-speaking
approach for learners of all ages and allow communica- on Lexicon and Syntax world, the project described is applicable to all
tion, exchange, and projection to more than one country. languages.
Effects of Linguistic Correlates on Reading and
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Presenter(s): Gertrude Zhao-Heissenberger, Austrian Presenter(s): Sylvia Lopez, Beloit College

Listening Comprehension
Federal Ministry of Education; Clemens Tonsern, This study examines the effects of linguistic correlates
Austrian Ministry of Education & University of Vienna 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m.
on reading and listening comprehension of learners of
Sponsor: AATG Korean. Vocabulary, syntax, and discourse knowledge Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville
Audience Level: All test scores are used as linguistic correlates that predict 686 Lesson Design in Preparation for
Language of Presentation: German comprehension scores. The results show that discourse
Applicable Language: German IB and AP Japanese Courses and
knowledge exerts the most significant impact on
advanced learners. Exams
4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Sun-kwang Bae, Defense Language This session will focus on classroom activities that
Room 213, Music City Center Institute support preparation for the IB and AP Japanese exams.
681 Contingent Labor in German Studies Salience of Noun-Adjective Agreement in L2 Latin The presenters will provide an overview of both exams
and courses, sharing unit plans and student samples
This panel discusses issues that affect teachers of An eye-tracking study of low level Latin learners
for each. The audience will then discuss how to design
German language, literature, and culture in institutions of completing a low-salience translation task and a
effective learning activities for common goals shared by
higher education who hold non-tenure-track appointments high-salience forced-choice adjective completion task
IB and AP.
(e.g., salary and benefits, conditions of employment, indicates that, while the high-salience task did not result
in more accurate performance or in longer dwell times Presenter(s): Kyoko Shoji, Notre Dame High School;
demographics, participation in departmental and
on nouns, learners did indicate awareness of the need to William Collazo, Deerfield Beach High School
institutional governance, academic freedom, professional
mark case agreement. Sponsor: AATJ
development).
Audience Level: All
Presenter(s): Carol Tatlock, Washington University; Presenter(s): John Sarkissianand Jennifer Behney,
Brooke Kreitinger, University of North Carolina at Youngstown State University
Greensboro; Elizabeth Landers, Dominican University;
Ingeborg Walther, Duke University
Sponsor: AATG

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687 Intermediate to Proficiency: 690 Modern Greek: A Living Classic 694 CLASS General Membership
Engaging Language Learning Trojan Horse Comes to Life Meeting and Award Ceremony
Experience Experience It! The CLASS President will deliver the annual report.
This session showcases engaging learning tools created Trojan Horse Comes to Life integrates the best of human Newly elected members of the CLASS Board of
by researchers in Information Science and Computer technology with active learning. Experience a unique, Directors will be introduced and certificates for various
Science at Cornell University. It demonstrates how creative, and highly engaging way to enhance language awards will be presented to recipients.
computational design techniques can leverage already development within a cultural context. Participants will Sponsor: CLASS
engaging pop culture materials to motivate language actually network and connect socially while imple- Language of Presentation: Chinese
learners and build pragmatic competence. menting interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational Applicable Language: Chinese
Presenter(s): Gabriel Culbertson, Erik Andersen, and modes of communication.
Naomi Larson, Cornell University Presenter(s): Vasiliki Tsigas-Fotinis; Athena Borzeka, 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m.
Sponsor: AATJ Morris County School of Technology Room 101D, Music City Center
Audience Level: Higher Education Sponsor: Modern Greek SIG
695 Using STARTALK Resources to
Applicable Language: Japanese Language of Presentation: English Strengthen Chinese Immersion
Applicable Language: Other Programs
5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. STARTALK has been providing abundant resources for
Music Row 1, Omni Nashville 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. effective language teaching and learning. During this
Music Row 5, Omni Nashville session, experience with how STARTALK resources are
688 Using Technology to Increase
691 Regional Directors and ACTFL used to improve teacher effectiveness will be shared
Student Engagement and Motivation based on the Mandarin immersion programs at College
The presenter will show participants how to use
Regional Representatives Meeting Park ES in San Mateo-Foster City SD, CA and Paint
Socrative, a free educational tool that provides Branch ES in Maryland.
immediate feedback, increases students digital literacy, 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. Presenter(s): WenChang Chuang, San Mateo Foster
and improves self-paced learning and autonomy. It also Room 101A, Music City Center City School District; Ruby Costea, Prince Georges
visualizes their understanding and creates a supportive County Public Schools
classroom environment. 692 ACTFL Distance Learning SIG
Sponsor: CLASS
Presenter(s): Mohamed Ansary, University of Arizona Business Meeting Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 8
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The DL SIG Online Mentoring Committee and faculty
Language of Presentation: Arabic from the National Foreign Language Resource Center Applicable Language: Chinese
Applicable Language: Arabic (NFLRC) will present the DL SIGs latest initiative: a
mentoring program for instructors who are new to 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m.
5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. the online teaching environment. Both novice online Room 101E, Music City Center
Music Row 2, Omni Nashville language teachers and seasoned practitioners are
encouraged to become involved in this project. The 696 Listening and Reading Skills
689 ACTFL Cinema (Film) SIG Business annual business meeting will follow and the 2017 online Development in Heritage Chinese
Meeting and Presentation teaching awards will be presented. Refreshments will
Schools
be served and all are welcome to attend!
Teaching Latin American Film Using Film Posters This session will discuss listening and reading skills
Film posters and lobby cards have always been a part of development and outcomes of K-10 students in heritage
art, advertising, and market research. The characteris- 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. Chinese schools, including differences in student
tics of the film poster make an excellent pedagogical Room 101B, Music City Center learning patterns between Chinese as a heritage
tool to teach not only about the film itself but how these 693 ACTFL Spanish for Heritage language (CHL) and non-CHL students. Additionally,
elements connect to the visual culture in Latin American strategies for developing CHL students listening and
societies. Learners SIG Business Meeting reading programs will be discussed.
Presenter(s): Michael Dillon, Morehouse College Restorative Justice in the SHL Classroom: Re- Presenter(s): Rosa Yeh, Midwest Chinese Language
Assessing the Politics of Language Variation School Association; Tony Chen, National Council of
The debates surrounding the place of prestige and Associations of Chinese Language Schools; Jion Liou
stigmatized variants in the SHL classroom have Yen, Lewis University
persisted for many years. In this presentation, the Sponsor: CLASS
presenter argues that the debate can be framed within Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12
a restorative view of justicea view that emphasizes Language of Presentation: Chinese
reconciliation and healing rather than redress of Applicable Language: Chinese
unequal distribution and retribution for past wrongs.
Presenter(s): Glenn Martinez, Ohio State University

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697 Reading Proficiency: A Multimedia 699 Five Years of Language Proficiency 702 Let the IPA Guide the Way!
Approach to Teaching Literary Text Results from a Flagship Chinese Maximize classroom time by teaching to the test.
Understanding a literary text can be challenging or Program Get hands-on practice designing real-world Integrated
intimidating for second language learners for a variety Performance Assessments (IPAs), learning targets, and
This panel is an analysis of five years of proficiency data daily lessons that increase proficiency in all the modes.
of reasons. Presenters will explore with participants the from college students in a Flagship Chinese program.
challenges associated with teaching literature and share Leave with templates, drills, rubrics, apps, a plethora of
The first part describes what proficiency-based language authentic resources, and a cheat sheet!
the ways in which they have used a multimedia approach instruction looks like. The second introduces the analysis
to enhance student engagement and comprehension. Presenter(s): Stephanie Shepherdand Anita Orr, St.
methodology and findings. The third provides recom-
Presenter(s): Heidi Holst-Knudsenand Alexandra Borer, Andrews School
mendations on classroom instruction, study abroad, and
Columbia University Audience Level: Grades 6-12
program effectiveness.
Presenter(s): Der-lin Chao, Bo Hao, and Bing Ying Hu, Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Language of Presentation: French Hunter College
Applicable Language: French Sponsor: CLTA
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Room 103A, Music City Center Applicable Language: Chinese 703 Collaboration and Consistency:
698 Service Learning and Writing: Creating Curriculum in Teams
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Communicative, Heritage and Non- Participants will learn about creating a collaborative
Heritage curriculum across languages that aligns vertically and
700 Reflections on CFL Curriculum is based on AP themes. Three high school teachers
The Writing Process and Products of Chinese will present a Thematic Unit taught in Hebrew, French,
Heritage and Non-Heritage Learners Design to Meet the 21st Century
and Spanish, and explain the process and benefits of
Literature about heritage and non-heritage learners lin- Requirements collaborative curriculum design.
guistic skills, literacy development, and more specifically, This panel covers three presentations related to new Presenter(s): Josh Morreland Amanda Vogg,Glenbrook
writing performance, will be reviewed. Results of a study principles in CFL curriculum design for the 21st century: North High School; Leslie Rathunde, Loyola Academy
that compares the writing process and products between 1) student learning outcomes reconsidered for a Audience Level: Grades 6-12
low-intermediate heritage and non-heritage Chinese degree-offering CFL program; 2) curriculum development Language of Presentation: English
learners will be presented and pedagogical implications for a non-degree CFL program; 3) how to select and use Applicable Language: Non-language specific
will be provided.
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standardized testing instruments for program assessment.

Presenter(s): Shuyi Yang Presenter(s): Yueming Yu, Carnegie Mellon University; 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m.
Effects of Teaching Communicative Writing on Shuai Li, Georgia State University; Ran Zhao, Room 104E, Music City Center
Chinese Proficiency University of Virginia
Sponsor: CLTA 704 Creating Effective Rubrics to
This study examines how using communicative writing
Audience Level: Higher Education Strengthen and Assess Student
activities can improve Chinese reading, speaking, and
listening proficiencies in contrast to using traditional Writing
methods such as copying characters and creating
In this session the presenters share their experience
sentences.
5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. designing assessments for presentational writing tasks in
Presenter(s): Qun Ao, United States Military Academy a composition class. Using real examples of rubrics used
How to Engage Students in Learning Chinese via to assess students written work and of written work
Service Learning 701 Breaking New Ground in turned in by students, they provide a guide to creating
This research is on a service -learning project involving Community-engaged Language clear, effective assessments that also strengthen student
advanced level Chinese language learners at a university writing.
Learning
in a western state where more than 40 Chinese dual Presenter(s): Ashwini Ganeshan, Ohio University; Julie
immersion programs are housed. Suggestions on how This session describes the growth of a community-en- Ward, University of Oklahoma
to implement an effective service learning project that gaged learning program in Spanish from one successful Audience Level: All
benefits all participants will be offered. university class into a flourishing series of courses. The Language of Presentation: English
session will detail the depth and breadth of programming, Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Presenter(s): Alex Yuanand Gloria Yang, Utah Valley
from a joint art program with local Spanish-speaking
University
middle schoolers, to a program in digital storytelling with
Sponsor: CLTA
campus workers.
Applicable Language: Chinese Presenter(s): Alice Miano, Vivian Brates, and Irene
Carvajal, Stanford University

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705 Student Presentations that Engage 708 Personalizing Instruction for 711 Focus on the European Union in
Are you bored with student presentations? Are your Intermediate High-advanced Low and Beyond Language Classes
students bored listening to each other? What if you learners This session will describe an interdisciplinary minor in
could actively engage all students while mitigating European Union Studies focusing on French, German,
the anxiety-and the boredom-associated with student Presenters will share strategies for curricular design
and classroom activities to individualize learning in Italian, and Spanish, supported by a Title VI Grant. The
presentations? Strategies for increasing engagement presenter will describe its content and demonstrate
and formulating accountability will be discussed. the IH-AL range. Additionally, presenters will highlight
ways to use new technologies (such as popular learning its advantages for language study in and beyond the
Examples are in Spanish and German. classroom. Participants will be invited to share ideas for
management systems) to document student progress,
Presenter(s): Sara Bostwick, Williamston Community similar initiatives.
create portfolios including audio/video, and reduce the
Schools; Kari Richards, Michigan State University Presenter(s): Mary Helen Kashuba, Chestnut Hill
daily grading burden.
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 College
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Cynthia Martin, University of Maryland;
Irina Dolgova, Yale University; Martina Lindseth Audience Level: Higher Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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706 Reading for Proficiency in the Room 202A, Music City Center
Language Classroom 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. 712 Bringing the Department Together:
Teachers have access to authentic texts but avoid Building a Team of Teacher Leaders
using them because they dont know where to start, 709 ULTRA Language: Upper Level Proficiency-based instruction is here to stay, so how can
and students get frustrated and seem uninterested. Techniques Reinforcing Active departments be transformed into Professional Learning
This interactive session will provide research-based Communities dedicated to supporting teachers on their
activities that frame reading to guide participants Language
journey to become more effective practitioners? In the
through specific learning objectives, extensions, and the Todays language classrooms and the AP Language session, we will discuss ways to redesign department
use of the three modes of communication. and Culture exams focus on proficiency. In this high meetings and re-envision practices to build capacity in
Presenter(s): Rebecca Bordenand Patricia Tello, energy workshop, the presenters will share a variety of department members.
University of Oklahoma proficiency-based activities, projects, and presentations
Presenter(s): Jennifer Aranda, Johnson High School-
Audience Level: All that energize their classrooms, where intermediate and
NEISD; John Cadena
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Language of Presentation: English advanced students communicate through positive and
Audience Level: All
Applicable Language: Spanish engaging experiences.
Presenter(s): Linda Havas, Greendale High School; Applicable Language: Non-language specific
5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. Catherine Stresing, Wauwatosa School District
Room 106C, Music City Center Audience Level: Grades 6-12
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707 Service Learning Research: Applicable Language: Non-language specific Room 202B, Music City Center
Achievements, Opportunities, and 713 On Script Systems and Proficiencies:
Challenges 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. Some Predictions and Strategies
The potential of foreign language service learning This presentation includes four different types of
to increase students civic engagement is especially 710 Cultural Concepts Associated with languages taught at various universities. Type I and II
important today. Our panel will assess the status of Languages that Affect Cognitive languages use Roman script with or without special
service learning research. We will address institutional, encoding, while Type III and IV use non-Roman script,
methodological, and practical issues affecting research Processing with or without other special encodings. The script
and suggest future directions for research projects and The presenter will discuss how processing tacit cultural systems are correlated with oral proficiencies to note
pedagogical practice. knowledge embedded in different languages may result correspondences and mismatches.
Presenter(s): Annie Abbottand Rejane Dias, University in different cognitive processing. Participants will Presenter(s): Gyanam Mahajan, Jenjit Gasigitamrong,
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Josef Hellebrandt, engage in activities to experience different cognitive Thu Ba Nguyen, and Juliana Wijaya, UCLA
Santa Clara University; Diana Ruggiero, University processing of cultural concepts and will discuss their Audience Level: Higher Education
of Memphis insights and ways to facilitate processing information in Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: All a foreign language. Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Eva Wegrzecka-Kowalewski, University
Applicable Language: Spanish of Pittsburgh

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714 Keeping It Real: Using Authentic 717 Bridging East to West Maximizing 720 Flipping the Class: Dispelling Myths
Texts for Multiple Language Levels the Best and Sharing How It Works
This session will demonstrate ways to implement activ- Eastern and Western approaches to education tend to Meaningful learning occurs when students have
ities focusing on authentic texts to allow for the use be polarized. How can we maximize the best of both? autonomy and navigate their own learning. Let students
of these materials with students at various language Using polarity management as a lens, participants construct their own knowledge and skills. Strategies for
levels. It will provide strategies for creating activities will engage in activities to identify the strengths of successful flipped classrooms will be shared showing
based on authentic texts and practice in modifying tasks both systems and walk away with practical strategies how students can connect with others and utilize the
according to the proficiency levels of different groups to maximize those strengths to create more effective target language, culture, and 21st century skills.
of students. proficiency-based Chinese programs. Presenter(s): Junko Tokuda Simpsonand Izumi Takeda,
Presenter(s): Ruth Owens, Arkansas State University Presenter(s): Sally Lean, Singapore American School University of California, San Diego; Yasu-Hiko
Audience Level: Higher Education Audience Level: All Tohsaku, University of California
Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: All
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Chinese Language of Presentation: Japanese
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715 Discovering and Engaging with 718 Learning Language and Becoming
Learners Knowledge about a Global Citizen Through Social 721 Get Them Moving! Language
Language Justice Acquisition Through Kinesthetic
In this session, instructors will learn to use clinical Share ways to build intercultural competence, strong
Activities
interviews to explore and engage with how learners language skills, and pique student curiosity about the In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn a
think about language. Examples of how collegiate culture of their target language by focusing on questions variety of strategies that will get their students moving!
French learners understand the past are used to of social justice for global citizenship. From running dictation to simultaneous acting to reverse
illustrate complexity in learners knowledge. Discover Presenter(s): Toni Theisen, Thompson School District; charades, these strategies will personalize second
how to learn more about students knowledge about George Stewart, EF language acquisition for the diverse needs of learners.
language (e.g., grammar, writing strategies). Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Presenter(s): Rebecca Pruenteand Suzannah Wood,
Presenter(s): Amy Clay, UW-Madison Language of Presentation: English Greely Middle School
Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: All
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719 Virtual Reality and Authentic
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Cultural Immersion
716 Development of the OPI+: 722 What is Text? Exploring Text-
This presentation will describe the opportunities offered
Connecting Curriculum and by virtual reality in language learning. Parallels between
dependent Tasks in the World
Assessment for a Language for effective virtual reality experiences and effective Language Class
Specific Purposes (LSP) Setting language and culture pedagogy will be highlighted. The word text often evokes images of the printed
Participants will be provided with key principles and tips word. Everything is a text. Literacy in the World
The OPI+ is an oral test of general and work-related on developing interactive, culturally rich lessons using
language proficiency that provides both a participatory Language class starts with interpreting everything one
virtual reality. can see, hear, touch, smell, or taste from the target
speaking and listening score for use by the services
Presenter(s): Nicole Mills, Harvard University culture. Learn how to create performance tasks based
and government agencies. The presenters will provide
Audience Level: All on culturally authentic texts that can be adapted for any
an overview of the approach they implemented during
Language of Presentation: English language or level.
the development of the OPI+ along with its companion
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Presenter(s): Mara Cobeand Michele Henriquez,
curriculum and classroom assessment activities.
Presenter(s): Clay Leishman, Naval Special Warfare Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Audience Level: Administration Audience Level: All

5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m.
Room 207C, Music City Center Room 208B, Music City Center Room 209C, Music City Center
723 Lead with NCSSFL: English 726 Immersion Strategies that Work in 729 Student Success Through Universal
Learners Performance in Dual World Language Classrooms Design in Postsecondary L2
Language Immersion Immersion teachers employ strategies to make content Instruction
This presentation will report data on English learners comprehensible while staying 100% in the target lan- This presentation will focus on how the implemen-
who participate in Utahs dual language immersion guage. This session will explore instructional strategies tation of Universal Design for Instruction (UDI) in the
program, how they perform in English language arts, that are applicable in the World Language classroom. postsecondary L2 classroom enhances learning and
and how proficient they are in the immersion partner Participants will discuss, analyze, and rate examples in increases student success through equitable access to
language. Presenters will include demographic informa- this interactive session. education for all learners. Discussion will be framed
tion for English learners state-wide and in DLI. Presenter(s): Michaela Claus-Nix, Forsyth County around the nine principles of UDI as motivation for
Presenter(s): Jamie Leite, Utah State Board of Schools student engagement and empowerment.
Education; Johanna Watzinger-Tharp, University of Audience Level: All Presenter(s): Camille Qualtereand Mirna Trauger,
Utah Language of Presentation: English Muhlenberg College
Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Higher Education
Applicable Language: Non-language specific 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. Applicable Language: Non-language specific
5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. 727 Using Students Proficiency Levels to 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m.
Room 207D, Music City Center Room 210, Music City Center
Inform Your Instruction
724 Fifteen Digital Projects, Prompts, Data informs instruction and better data informs
730 Heres Your Next German Lesson
and Rubrics better instruction. Participants receive an interactive Plan
Enhance your students web portfolios with 15 template-the Dear Teacher letter-which compiles data After a long weekend or following a stimulating
innovative digital projects inspired by social media from readily available language, school, and assessment conference, lesson planning for Monday classes can be
such as Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Reddit, Yelp sources, assembles a student profile, and informs challenging. In this session, secondary and postsec-
and Pintrest. Leave with access to 15 project prompts, stakeholders: This is what I can do right now. This is ondary educators interactively share a collection of
including templates and rubrics. Learn to create, share, how you can teach me. engaging, standards-based, and readily implementable
and update digital portfolios as these projects can be Presenter(s): Joseph Whinery, Williamson County lessons that will motivate novice to advanced students.
adapted across languages and levels. Schools Presenter(s): Bridget Swanson, University of
Presenter(s): Merissa Sadlerand Erin Kanner, La Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Pennsylvania; Sarah Buckliew, River Bluff High
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Canada High School Language of Presentation: English School; Alysha Holmquist, Enumclaw High School;
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Applicable Language: Non-language specific William Morgan, Riverside Military Academy
Language of Presentation: English Sponsor: AATG
Applicable Language: Non-language specific 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. Audience Level: All
Room 209B, Music City Center Language of Presentation: English
5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m. Applicable Language: German
728 Go Global: Project-based Learning
with Foreign Partners 5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m.
725 Starting Off on the Right Foot: The session outlines a Project-Based Learning module Room 211, Music City Center
Focusing Student Attention protocol and findings from an exchange program that
uses an online platform to connect Chinese learners
731 FLACH III: Childrens Literature from
Want students to run to class in anticipationevery
day? Then upgrade that opening exercise. With so many at high school and college levels with partners in Austria and Switzerland
authentic resources available, starting off on the right China. The goal is to extend learning beyond the This session introduces participants to childrens
foot has never been easieror more motivating. This classroom, and develop linguistic skills and intercultural literature from Austria and Switzerland to provide
session introduces 13 types of authentic resources to competence for 21st century learners. participants with ready-made interactive teaching and
use as introductory activities and 10 ways to apply them Presenter(s): Lily Childs, MICDS; I-Ling Hsu, University learning units to incorporate into their current teaching.
across the three modes. of Rhode Island; Xiang Kongand Li Zhou, Honghe Language levels: A1 C1. Units consider authors
Presenter(s): Deborah Espitia, Retired University Christine Nstlinger, Martin Auer, and the Schweizer
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Audience Level: All Jugendwerk.
Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Karin Baumgartner, University of Utah;
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Non-language specific Melanie Mello, Chandler High School; Adrienne
Merritt, University of California, Berkeley
Sponsor: AATG
Audience Level: All

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Room 212, Music City Center Cumberland 1 & 2, Omni Nashville Bass, Omni Nashville
732 Using Theater Techniques in 735 2017 Tennessee Foreign Language 738 Reception for Classical Language
German Language Teaching Teaching Association Awards Teachers
In this session, the two presenters will introduce Reception Sponsor: American Classical League
methods and activities based on theater techniques to The Tennessee Foreign Language Teaching Associations
enhance the core competences stated in The common presentation of the 2017 Joyce Ward Teacher of the 7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
European framework of reference for languages: oral Year and the 2017 Jacqueline Elliott Award recipient. Legends Ballroom A-C, Omni Nashville
communication skills, reading comprehension, writing This event is open to Tennessee Foreign Language
skills, and listening comprehension. 739 AATG Awards Presentation
Teaching Association members only.
Presenter(s): Vera Dindoyaland Leeni Martinkari, Join AATG for a special evening honoring teachers of
German Central Agency for Schools Abroad German who have made outstanding contributions to
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m. our profession. Mingle and network with colleagues at a
Sponsor: AATG
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3, reception sponsored by the Goethe-Institut.
Language of Presentation: German Music City Center
Applicable Language: German 736 AATJ Membership Meeting and 9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Reception 740 EINSHOCH6 Concert German
5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m.
Room 213, Music City Center Annual general meeting for AATJ members. Updates on Hip Hop Meets Classical
activities, announcements, reception, and networking. Join us for the final concert of EINSHOCH6 U.S. Tour
733 Information Session: Making an
2017. Munich-based EINSHOCH6 combines elements of
Honor Society Work for You and 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m. classical music with hip-hop lyrics in a unique musical
Your Program Music Row 2, Omni Nashville form. Since 2013, the Deutsche Welle and the DW
Bandtagebuch mit EINSHOCH6 have been touring as
An Honor Society can do more than simply initiate 737 A Night at the Movies featuring ambassadors of the German language-inspiring German
students into the society. Using the example of the
National German Honor Society, panelists will discuss Hija de la Laguna with ACTFL educators and their learners worldwide. Purchase
tickets at aatg.org/EINSHOCH6 or at the AATG Booth
ways to engage both faculty and students more fully Cinema SIG
331 in the Exhibit Hall.
with scholarships for students to study abroad and for Enjoy an evening of cinema! Hija de la Laguna
graduate study, incentive grants for campus projects, Sponsor: AATG
(Daughter of the Lake) begins at the height of the
and advocating for the language. Peruvian gold rush and tells the story of an Andean
Presenter(s): James Davidheiser, University of the
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woman who is able to communicate with water spirits.

South; John Lalande II, State University of New She uses her powers to prevent a mining corporation
York At Oswego; Brett Martz, Longwood University; from destroying the lake she considers to be her
Michael Shaughnessy, Washington & Jefferson mother. In Spanish with English subtitles. The film will
College be followed by a Q&A with the director and the films
Sponsor: AATG protagonist.
Audience Level: Higher Education Sponsor: Film (Cinema) SIG
5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m.

734 New Assessments in Foreign
Language Teaching
This panel provides four examples of successful (re)
conceptualizations of assessment that foreground the
complexity of 21st century language use, including 1)
text-based assessments for language/culture learning,
2) new electronic speaking portfolios, 3) individualized
tasks and portfolios, and 4) a model for integrated
language/humanities assessment.
Presenter(s): Diane Richardson, U.S. Military Academy Do You Know About
West Point; Cynthia Chalupa, West Virginia
University; Kathrin Frenzel, Ohio State University;
the Winter Institute?
Peter Pfeiffer, Georgetown University ACTFL-Sponsored Workshops are no longer only offered in the summer!
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Audience Level: All You can now sign up for training in February in Southington, CTand
Language of Presentation: English more locations will be announced soon. Go to actfl.org to sign up, email
Applicable Language: German workshops@actfl.org for more information, or visit us at ACTFL Central.

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November 19, 2017
Assessment and Feedback IV Interculturality II
The ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines: Pedagogical Intercultural Perspectives and Practices of World Registration Open
Implications for Speaking Language Educators
This study explores the effects of explicit integration of This qualitative paper uncovers the intercultural expe-
7:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.
ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Speaking in teaching riences of world language educators. The perspectives
an undergraduate conversational Chinese course. include both those of the educators life experiences Concurrent Sessions
Using a discourse analysis approach, the learners oral and their experiences while teaching world languages.
proficiency progress is analyzed to demonstrate the The 20 educators interviewed revealed information that 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
impact of the Guidelines on classroom teaching and is applicable to curriculum, classroom practices, and
learning. educational leadership.
Presenter(s): Jia Zhu, University of Central Arkansas Presenter(s): Ernest McClees, Model Labrartory
World Languages Expo
Toward Reading Theory-based Proficiency School 8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Assessment in the Latin Classroom Cultural Competence: Language as the Core of
Interdisciplinary Area Studies
This paper presents a model for generating periodic Free Time for Exhibit Hall Visit
classroom assessments and exams using current The paper presents a model for placing language
research in Reading Theory to inform both the creation teaching at the core of interdisciplinary area studies and ACTFL Roundtables
of rubrics and the scoring of student work in a way that programs (Asian Studies, European Studies, Latin 9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.
honors the new Standards for Classical Language Learn- American Studies). The model corresponds to the
ing in a relatively objective, research-based fashion. AACU Global Learning Value Rubric (2013) which calls
Presenter(s): Patrick McFadden, St. Marys Episcopal for the implementation of intercultural knowledge and Concurrent Sessions
competence across university curricula.
School 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Higher Education Faculty Beliefs and Practices Presenter(s): Claudia Bornholdt, Catholic University
Regarding ACTFL Standards of America
This study examined the extent to which the beliefs Analyzing FL Classroom Interactional Concurrent Sessions
Competence and Teacher Discourse
of foreign language faculty about including activities 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
supporting the National Standards are consistent with This presentation will explore several excerpts of
their practices. Quantitative data were collected and the classroom teacher talk that show different levels of
results suggest faculty believed the National Standards success in the fostering of classroom interactional
made a significant contribution; however, findings also competence in a college-level Foreign Language course.
revealed significant differences. This examination aims to show the positive impact
Presenter(s): Adoracin Berry, University of Memphis of understanding classroom discourse for both the 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
teaching and learning. Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville
Presenter(s): Elsa Ubeda, Columbia University
745 Pros and Cons of Voice Grading in
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Second Language Acquisition
Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville Students often dont look at the instructors written
corrections on their assignments but instead go directly
744 Italian Paper Presentations on
to the grade. By recording their voices while giving
Interculturality III feedback and requiring the students to respond to the
Lets Call Italy: Gaining Intercultural Competence recording, instructors encourage students to learn,
Through Skype practice, and hopefully retain more from the corrections.
In this session, the presenter will show how her Presenter(s): Maria Grazia De Angelis Nelson, Saint
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students of Italian used Skype to gain and develop Marys College of California
intercultural competence (knowledge of products, Sponsor: AATI
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The ACTFL World Languages benefits will be shared and discussed. Applicable Language: Italian
Expo is located in Exhibit Halls Presenter(s): Carmela Merolla, Boston College
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Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville Room 101A, Music City Center Room 101D, Music City Center
746 Introduction to OJAD for Practical 749 Individualized Instruction for 752 Creating a Culture of Thinking in
Japanese Prosody Training Students with Interrupted Education Mandarin Classrooms
The Online Japanese Accent Dictionary is a web-based Due to the exigent student need for literacy develop- This panel proposes a framework on which learning
CALL system to facilitate Japanese prosody training. It ment, teachers must be aware of language and reading a language can be enriched through Visible Thinking
can strongly support teachers who teach lexical accent development, but they must also use whole language to practices and model ways for instructors and curriculum
control and phrase intonation to help learners speak introduce sight words, cultural allusions through choral designers to create a learning community. Come and
in formal Japanese. OJAD is currently used by many reading and reader theater, vocabulary and shared hear how educators utilize technology and the theory of
teachers in Japan. and modeled read alouds to address comprehension Cultures of Thinking to engage immersion and world
Presenter(s): Nobuaki Minematsu, University of Tokyo strategies. language learners alike.
Sponsor: AATJ Presenter(s): Kimberly Kelly, Newcomers School; Presenter(s): Julia Lee, Teachers College Columbia
Audience Level: All Gregory Bowman, Doris Henderson Newcomers University; Min-Min Liang, Massachusetts Institute
Language of Presentation: Japanese School of Technology; Helen Yung, Seattle Public Schools
Applicable Language: Japanese Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Sponsor: CLASS
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Applicable Language: ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL Language of Presentation: Chinese
Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville Applicable Language: Chinese
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
747 Digital Portfolios: Motivating Student 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Learning Room 101E, Music City Center
750 Implementing the Dual Language
Learn how to set up digital portfolios using programs 753 Effective Approach for Teaching
such as Google Blogger and Weebly and see examples
Immersion Model in Traditional WL
of how to motivate student learning. Students can easily Classroom High-Frequency Chinese Words to
compile a collection of their work to gauge their own This session will provide an introduction and review
Beginners
progress. Strategies for using the portfolios to interact of Utahs Dual Language Immersion Instructional Initial acquisition of a certain number of high-frequency
with native speakers are shared, too. Strategies and show teachers how these practices can words lays the cornerstone for later successful reading
Presenter(s): Rie Tsuboi, San Dieguito High School transform student engagement and drastically improve for beginner language learners. This session introduces
Academy; Yasuharu Higure, J-LEAP World Language teaching. Teachers will learn what practical strategies for teaching Chinese high-frequency
Sponsor: AATJ these strategies are and how they can immediately words by using: 1) level-appropriate, authentic, and
Audience Level: All implement them in their classrooms. meaningful reading materials; 2) activities, games and
Language of Presentation: Japanese Presenter(s): Michael Kraniski, Olympus High School technology.
Applicable Language: Japanese Audience Level: All Presenter(s): Xiaobo Lu, Trinity Episcopal School; Rui
Language of Presentation: English Fanand Huan Li, CLERC
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Applicable Language: Non-language specific Sponsor: CLASS
Old Hickory, Omni Nashville Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12
748 Connections and Courage: Arabic
Room 101C, Music City Center Applicable Language: Chinese
Curriculum for Global Competence
This session will address three areas related to
751 Technology for the Chinese 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
global competence in Arabic curriculum: rationale for Language Classroom Room 103A, Music City Center
designing Arabic curriculum around global competence; This session will provide ideas for using technology that
suggestions for aligning Arabic curriculum outcomes
754 Maximizing the Pedagogical Value
promotes language learning and 21st century skills in
with global competences as articulated by Reimers et. a Chinese language classroom at the secondary school
of Films in CFL Classes
Al. (2016); and addressing potential challenges. level. It will cover various tools that can be used for This session reports on three studies that investigated
Presenter(s): Mouna Mana engaging projects and activities using Google Class- ways to maximize the pedagogical values of films in
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Audience Level: All room, Breakout Box, and green screen for video-making. CFL classes. Presenters will discuss the theoretical
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Jennifer Pope and Luyun Reitz, Half framework, instructional practice, and reflect on how
Applicable Language: Arabic Hollow Hills School District to use contemporary Chinese films to elevate students
Sponsor: CLASS language proficiency and cultural awareness, as well as
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 their ability to think critically.
Language of Presentation: Chinese Presenter(s): Xiaorong Wang, University of Chicago;
Applicable Language: Chinese Luoyi Cai, UNC-Chapel Hill; Jia Lin, University of
North Carolina
Sponsor: CLTA

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Room 103B, Music City Center Room 104B, Music City Center Room 104E, Music City Center
755 Using Online Applications to Help 758 Acting Out: Theatre, Improvisation, 761 For Students by Students: Portfolio in
Chinese Learners Master Tones and Interrogation for Oral Fluency the Foreign Language Classroom
This panel explores how to employ online applications Teachers of spoken languages are all, at some level, How can a language portfolio serve as an effective
to help Chinese learners master tones. The first speaker actors and directors. This presentation explores a assessment tool in a classroom? Explore one districts
will discuss the effects of online applications on Chi- course in oral French based on a series of comic experience with the implementation of a language
nese learners tonal perception, and the second speaker dialogues following the adventures of a Francophone portfolio as a framework for learning, assessment, and
will explore ways to retain the effects of training. The North African heroine using theatre, improvisation, and feedback. The portfolio provides a tool for students to
third speaker will discuss the results of extending this interrogation as vehicles for both linguistic and cultural take ownership of the evidence of learning that defines
training to students at higher levels. competency. their grade.
Presenter(s): Yan Liand Yingjie Li, University of Presenter(s): Kirk Read, Bates College Presenter(s): Paulina Glowacka and Justin Fisk, Adlai
Kansas; Hongying Xu, University of Wisconsin-La Audience Level: All E. Stevenson High School District 125
Crosse Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12
Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: French Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: English 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Applicable Language: Chinese Room 104C, Music City Center 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. 759 Preparing for the AP Language
and Culture Exam: A Bottom-Up 762 Kahoot! Task-based Instruction in
Approach Action Using Learning Technology
756 STARTALK Online Mandarin Teacher
Wait, what exactly is a simulated conversation and cul- In this workshop the facilitators will demonstrate a task-
Certification Enrichment Program based lesson for advanced learners that incorporates
tural comparison? Avoid frequently-heard, panic-laden
The audience will explore the Berkeley-STARTALK complaints from AP students by exploring methods of an interactive learning technology. A free game-based
Teacher Certification (Licensure) Enrichment Program scaffolding AP test preparation from level 1 up. Learn learning platform called Kahoot will be used to improve
for Chinese Language teachers. Discussions will focus creative approaches to incorporating speaking, writing, learner engagement through friendly team competition,
on four online language-specific teacher preparation listening and reading techniques directly aligned with immediate feedback, and learner collaboration.
courses and how these courses can be incorporated into the AP test format. Presenter(s): Sunyoung Lee-Ellis, Foreign Service
programs certifying Chinese language teachers. Institute; Lynda Boumaza, Foreign Service Institute,
Presenter(s): Kate Pughand Candace Cone, Western
Presenter(s): Stella Kwoh, University of California, Albemarle High School Dept. of State
Berkeley Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Audience Level: All
Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: Higher Education Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Applicable Language: Chinese 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Room 104D, Music City Center Room 106A, Music City Center
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
760 Go Hybrid: Exams that Foster 763 Experiencing Culture Through
Creativity, Communication, and Interactions Beyond the Classroom
757 The Interaction Between First and
Problem-solving Walls
Second Languages in an Inclusive
End of unit testing is often constrained by the structures The development of Intercultural Communicative
Class Competence is the ultimate goal of language learning.
dictated by the textbook resulting in mechanical exams.
In this session, presenters will share the findings of a How can teachers create a summative assessment that This session demonstrates how students can establish
study conducted on pre-kindergarten students enrolled combines accuracy with critical thinking, creativity, and and maintain personal communications with heritage
in an inclusive French language program. Attendees performance? This session will show you how to write and native speakers of the language community in order
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will learn about the pre-kindergarten French program exams that showcase students abilities to create and to become culturally competent communicators and be
structure, the first and second language assessments, communicate in the TL. responsibly engaged in the world.
and the findings of the study examining the interaction Presenter(s): Fanny Roncal-Ramirez, Concordia
between the two languages. Presenter(s): Julie Szucsand Nohelia Rojas-Miesse,
Miami University College; Alicia Lorenzo, Vanderbilt University
Presenter(s): Michele Regalla, University of Central Audience Level: All Audience Level: Higher Education
Florida; Hilal Peker, Florida State University Language of Presentation: Spanish Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 8 Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Spanish

8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.

Room 106B, Music City Center Room 107B, Music City Center Room 202A, Music City Center
764 FREE World Language Open 767 Engaging Tech Tools to Support 770 Tips and Techniques for Successful
Educational Resources (OERs) for Authentic Language Production Community Outreach
Spanish and German Presenters will share how to incorporate a variety of Excited about the possibilities of community outreach
Experienced language educators will talk about the tech tools to engage and motivate students in creative but arent sure how to get started? Learn not only about
successful creation and employment of innovative and authentic language use in the three modes. Present- the benefits of such programs, but also how to set up
Spanish and German OERs for online and face-to-face ers will share tips for successful implementation of 1:1 and execute different types of language and/or cultural
classes. Theyll include tips on finding materials, and engaging teacher-created activities (for various outreach programs. Participants will receive samples
customizing classes that boost student problem solving levels) used with Pear Deck, Google Apps, and other of checklists and documents that can be adapted to
and communication skills, and links to world language Internet-based platforms. program-specific needs.
OERs educators can use immediately. Presenter(s): Angelean Behm, Bolingbrook High Presenter(s): Danielle Steiderand Sandhya Shanker,
Presenter(s): Stephanie Throne, Lansing Community School; Kelsey Fletcher-Broucek Michigan State University
College; Sara Bostwick, Williamston Community Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Audience Level: All
Schools; Kari Richards, Michigan State University Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Applicable Language: Spanish 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Room 108, Music City Center Room 202B, Music City Center
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. 768 Digital Gets Personal: Journey to 771 Self-Centered PBL for Novices:
Proficiency-based Online Learning Second Language for Self-
765 El Tiempo Entre Costuras, a Mini- This session will explore how one online lan- improvement
series for AP Spanish guage-learning program is engaged in redesigning the Novices and teenagers are good at talking about
This session will share an AP Spanish unit wrapped curriculum to incorporate standards-based instruction. themselves, but Project-Based Learning is about col-
around the mini-series The Time in Between. The Participants will explore the creation of accessible laborating and communicating. Discover strategies for
series is rich in cultural products, practices, and learning targets using comprehensible input and combining students personal self-improvement goals
perspectives from war-torn Spain in the 1930s. The authentic materials in self-paced modules and aligning with interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational
storyline allows students to explore language outside activities with thematic IPAs. target language tasks for students to develop support
of the textbook and make cultural comparisons. Can-Do Presenter(s): Carla Goverand John Krueger, Kentucky communities AND healthy habits.
statements will be provided. Educational Television Presenter(s): Laura Sexton, Gaston Early College High
Presenter(s): Frank Masel, Catonsville High School, Audience Level: Grades 6-12 School
Baltimore Co. Public Schools; Katrina Masel, Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Sparrows Point High Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Language of Presentation: English 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Applicable Language: Spanish Room 201A, Music City Center 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
769 Engaging the Student-host Family Room 202C, Music City Center
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Connection in Study Abroad 772 Level Up!
Programs Enter the rigorous world of a proficiency-based
766 Teaching Authentic Culture Through classroom. Earn experience points by unlocking a
With the increase in attention given to the study abroad
Social Justice experience, linguistic and cultural connections are a teaching progression and the skills needed to level
This interactive workshop will explore ways to incorpo- top priority. The relationship between student and host up! Access knowledge of the three pillars of classroom
rate real, authentic culture using social justice-based family is an integral part of this experience. This presen- management to create a balanced classroom. Tackle the
lessons. Examples will be shared, as well as practical tation will focus on conversation prompts for students use of a teacher GPS to navigate the wilds of backward
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strategies for incorporating socially conscious cultural to actively engage in meaningful communication with mapping. Rated E for Everyone.
themes into already existing curricula. Participants their host families. Presenter(s): Kimberley Shinozakiand Jodi Grosser,
will leave with ideas and resources that they can use Presenter(s): Ame Cividanes, Yale University Baltimore County Public Schools
immediately. Audience Level: Higher Education Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Presenter(s): Kristi Delfino, Montclair Kimberley Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English
Academy Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Non-language specific

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Room 204, Music City Center Room 206A, Music City Center Room 207C, Music City Center
773 Teach to the Eyes A 776 The Podcast Renaissance: Find Your 780 Theres Gold in That There
Compelling Language Class with Voice and Make Yourself Heard Interpretive Passage!
Comprehensible Input Researchers and teacher educators often struggle to Authentic resources are underutilized gold mines that
This workshop provides first-hand participation in a distribute relevant ideas to language teachers and can be implemented for far more than reading/listening
comprehensible input classroom, where eyes and ears practitioners. Podcasting is a low-cost and accessible comprehension questions. Learn to cultivate all of
are tuned into the target language. Educators can select way to solve that problem. In this session, the creators the richness of the authentic resources being used to
and practice strategies that will promote contextualized of Tea with BVP, a popular SLA podcast, will demystify support the learners use of the target language at this
communication and accelerate proficiency. No experi- the process of planning, executing, and delivering a session, and how to use collaboration, critical thinking,
ence with Comprehensible Input (CI) is needed. successful podcast. and creativity.
Presenter(s): Janice Kincaid and Brigitte Kahn, Presenter(s): Angelika Kraemer, Luca Giupponi, and Presenter(s): Shelli Brown, Plano Independent School
Massapequa School District; Deena Menagias Daniel Trego, Michigan State University District/Academy High School
Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Audience Level: All Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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774 How to Become a Better Teacher in 777 Social Justice in the Latin Classroom 781 Fairy Tales II: Interpreting Generic
Someone Elses Classroom Teachers of Latin often struggle with relevancy. Codes, Conventions, and Symbols
Connecting the study of Latin to social issues can create How can fairy tales be taught in the framework of
The opportunity to visit classrooms near and far should a powerful point of engagement for students and make
be valued and encouraged. Our colleagues and their stu- the five Cs with a focus on their generic conventions,
a dead language come alive in new ways. structural elements, symbolic language, and gender con-
dents offer insight into ways to improve as instructors.
Presenter(s): Dani Bostick, John Handley High School struction? Presenters explore text, symbolic language,
A recent cross-country journey to visit 20 peer schools
Audience Level: All imagery, generic codes, structure, key objects, places,
provided the foundation for this presentation on ways to
Language of Presentation: English and commonplaces that lie beneath the surface of fairy
maximize a classroom visit at home or on the road.
Applicable Language: Latin tales.
Presenter(s): Ronald Montesano, The Nichols School
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Presenter(s): Alyssa Howards, Wake Forest University;
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Rosmarie Morewedge, State University of New York;
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Room 207A, Music City Center Erika Nelson, Union College
Sponsor: AATG
778 Jump Start Your Units!
Audience Level: All
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Engage students in topics they dont know or dont know Language of Presentation: English
Room 205B, Music City Center they care about. Use more authentic resources. Learn to Applicable Language: German
775 They, Too, Can-Do: Strategies hook students with inquiry activities by using authentic
resources that engage, excite and expose them to the 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
and Accommodations for Diverse target culture. Collaborate throughout the session and
Learners leave with access to a database of authentic resources
Let every student shine! Learn to foster diverse learners and ideas. 782 Diversifying the Nation State:
success with strategies for effective learning and Presenter(s): Jessica Golland Elizabeth Pedagogical Moves for the 21st
accommodations on performance tasks. Match tasks in VanDommelen, Sterling School Century
all 3 modes from a thematic curriculum to accommoda- Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12
tions that support students with low working memory, Language of Presentation: English This session continues an ongoing discussion of the
weak first-language reading comprehension, difficulty Applicable Language: Non-language specific New London Groups (1996) pedagogy of multiliteracies
making inferences, and more. in light of Germanys rapidly changing cultural and
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linguistic landscape. Participants and presenters explore
Presenter(s): Rebecca Blouwolff 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
the dynamic role visual art, musical expression, and
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Room 207B, Music City Center political activism play in redefining and reworking
779 Reading for Pleasure: How to conceptions and curricula.
Engage and Excite Students Presenter(s): Aliza Atkin Kroek and Andrea Bryant,
Georgetown University; Emily Frazier-Rath, University
Through Reading!
of Colorado (Boulder)
See how giving students input into the reading process Sponsor: AATG
by allowing them to select the texts that are the most Audience Level: Higher Education
engaging, intriguing and relevant to them can foster Language of Presentation: English
a joy in and love for reading. Come explore how to Applicable Language: German
share the pleasure of reading with your students in this
project presentation and leave with concrete ideas to
use in your classroom.
Presenter(s): Catherine Foster, Newton South High
School
Audience Level: All

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Room 212, Music City Center Gibson Boardroom, Omni Nashville Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville
783 Stories Through Songs: History and 787 CLASS Board of Directors Meeting 790 ACTFL Paper Presentations:
Culture Through Music Research and Policy Implications
This session presents innovative approaches to the ACTFL COLLAB ZONE Revisiting the MLA Report: A Survey on
integration of popular songs, both contemporary and Language Study in Higher Education
representative for historical time periods such as the The 2007 MLA report urged language programs to
9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.
Cold War, that express perspectives on political or rethink their structure and mission. Have institutions
social circumstances in the form of commentaries, Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls BD,
embraced those recommendations? Our session reports
poetic reflections, and protests. Music City Center
results of a national survey, examining if language study
Presenter(s): Ingrid Zeller, Northwestern University; 788 Hosting ACTFL Tester Trainings is perceived as necessary and integral. Findings are
Katja Fullard, Goethe-Institut Chicago contextualized within current approaches to language
and Proficiency Workshops at
Sponsor: AATG program design.
Audience Level: All Your School
Presenter(s): Lara Lomicka Anderson, University of
Language of Presentation: English Learn how to schedule and host your own on-site South Carolina; Gillian Lord, University of Florida
Applicable Language: German OPI, Modified OPI (MOPI), AAPPL training or other Frances Little Sister, or Why Teach the Swiss
proficiency-based workshop such as the Writing French Language at All?
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Guidelines Familiarization. Understand the dif-
ferent options along with pricing and scheduling This presentation raises awareness of the French
information. Speak directly with a member of language that not only evolves differently but is also
784 Trend Alert: Escape Room for WL our training team to help you identify the right perceived very differently depending on where it is
spoken, even within the European borders. Attendees
Classrooms workshop to meet your institutional needs.
will learn more about another Francophonie with its
Looking for something different in your class to see Presenter(s): Ann Alyand Rula Malky, ACTFL specific linguistic reality and its double-minority status.
what the students are really capable of? Consider
Presenter(s): Pascale Crepon, Columbia University
creating an Escape Room-an activity that challenges
students to collaborate, use their language skills, and Exposure, Experiments, and Excellence:
solve problems together. In this session we will try ACTFL COLLAB ZONE Experiencing Languages in Preschool
some, share resources for creating your own, and show This paper describes the evolution of a bio-ecological
how they fit the curriculum. 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. framework for education policy-making wherein
Presenter(s): Cindi Hodgdon, Conval High School; Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls BD, preschool foreign language experiences across five
Kristin Gillett, Westford Academy Music City Center continents are viewed against a backdrop of social,
Sponsor: AATG political, and linguistic environments. The ideologies of
789 Using Conversation Builder parents, teachers, psychologists, and sociologists form
Language of Presentation: English for Practice and Assessment in the foundation for the discourse.
Applicable Language: German Any Language Presenter(s): Martine Jago, Pepperdine University
Get hands-on experience using ACTFLs new

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Conversation Builder web tool to create interper-
Room 214, Music City Center sonal tasks for learners to practice conversation
785 Experience Intercultural Awareness strategies (see aapplcb.actfl.org). Design, record,
compress, and publish your tasks. Then assign
Through Collaborative Learning tasks to your students and provide written or
Projects oral feedback. Attendees with iPhone or iPads,
This presentation will show how students practice consider downloading the free app Compress.
cultural awareness through changing perspectives, com- Presenter(s): Tony Smithand Camelot Marshall,
parison, reflection, and critical thinking. Participants will ACTFL
experience two classroom projects in which students
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explore cultural products (book and film): Wolfgang

Herrndorfs novel Tschik and Iris Bork Goldfields book
Wir wollten was tun. See You in New Submit a Proposal
Presenter(s): Irene Motyl-Mudretzkyj, Barnard Orleans for ACTFL 2018
College; Tina Samartzi, Barnard College at Columbia
University Dont miss the 2018 ACTFL Visit the ACTFL website
Sponsor: AATG Annual Convention and (www.actfl.org) to submit a
World Languages Expo proposal for a session at the
Applicable Language: German that will be held November 2018 ACTFL Annual Convention
1618, 2018 at the Ernest and World Languages Expo at
8:00 a.m.11:30 a.m. N. Morial Convention Center, the Ernest N. Morial Convention
Board Room A, Music City Center
New Orleans, LA. Its where Center, New Orleans, LA,
786 AATG-CATG Materials Language Educators Meet! November 1618, 2018.
Development Project Deadline is January 12, 2018.
Working meeting of the materials development
committee members.

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791 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Literacy 793 Immigration in the Macro-region 796 Integrating Intercultural
Spaces and People: An Advanced Course on Triveneto, Italy in Contemporary Communicative Competence in the
Hispanic Culture Films Language Classroom
This presentation is based on an advanced Spanish
The Italian macro-region Triveneto, analyzed through This presentation introduces integrating Intercultural
course focused on specific places in the Hispanic world,
films on immigration produced between 2000 and 2015. Communicative Competence (ICC) in the language
studying them from different perspectives and with a
These films display immigrants-locals interaction, and classroom as opposed to Communicative Competence
wide variety of authentic materials. It is an engaging
the relationships between territory, landscapes, and (CC). The presenter will demonstrate how the integra-
way of teaching the National Standards, and it is
human beings living in and crossing through the region. tion of class activities adapted from Byrams (1997)
based on the concept of space as something active and
This new society becomes culturally and geopolitically framework of ICC can help students reach a higher level
changing.
paradigmatic. of language proficiency.
Presenter(s): Liset Cruz Garcia, College Preparatory
Presenter(s): Daniela Dal Pra, University of North Presenter(s): Hazem Osman, Defense Language
School
Carolina Institute
Using Variability and Complexity to Promote Sponsor: AATI Audience Level: Higher Education
Vocabulary Learning Audience Level: Higher Education Language of Presentation: English
This project investigated the use of two principles Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Arabic
of statistical learning. Variability: showing the same Applicable Language: Italian
word in multiple forms, and complexity: the amount of 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
linguistic information presented with the to-be-learned 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Room 101A, Music City Center
word, which could help refugee English learners Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville
accurately spell and recognize newly learned words. In 797 Developing Intercultural
short, variability promotes learning. 794 Differentiated Instructions of Competence at Home and Abroad
Presenter(s): Heather Smyser, University of Arizona Pronunciation for K-16 Japanese This presentation introduces the concept of Intercultural
How to Improve Students Target Language Learners Competence and describes how it is used in the
Reading This presentation will introduce differentiated language classroom to develop higher levels of cultural
One of the struggles for the language teacher in the instruction modules utilizing online resources to improve understanding. The presenter will share classroom
intermediate and advanced language classroom comes accent and intonation for learners of Japanese and activities that promote cultural discussion as well as
when students must be transitioned from reading texts report the results of their progress. Following the pre- course projects developed to be completed locally or
modified to fit their elementary level to literature that sentation, the audience will develop sample activities while studying abroad.
they will study, and be expected to understand on an and assessment tools for K12 and college students. Presenter(s): Bethzaida Fernandez, Duke University
abstract level as they progress through their language Presenter(s): Asako Takakura, UCLA; Tetsuo Harada, Audience Level: Higher Education
learning career. Waseda University; Kyoko Shoji, Notre Dame High Language of Presentation: English
Presenter(s): Ann Moore School Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Sponsor: AATJ
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Audience Level: All 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville Language of Presentation: Japanese Room 101B, Music City Center
792 How to Prepare U.S. University 798 Postsecondary Educator
Students for a Learning Experience 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Effectiveness and Student
in Italy Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville Perceptions of Teaching
After a short introduction about the American learners 795 The Art of Coaching: Designing ACTFLs position statement (2015) calls for a broad
of Italian FL/L2, this presentation will develop the approach to evaluating educator effectiveness which
Effective Internships in Study has not yet been discussed in depth at the postsec-
following topics: problems encountered during Italian
FL learning by American students; analysis of the Abroad ondary level. This research project (developed from
a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning community)
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most common mistakes made by American learners Students community engagement in study abroad
while learning Italian FL/L2; error correction; and the are most effective when students expectations are sought to expand postsecondary educator effectiveness
evaluation process. effectively matched with the needs of the community. beyond student opinions.
Presenter(s): Francesca Romana Memoli, Accademia This session analyzes the experiences of an internship Presenter(s): Christina Huhn, Indiana University of
Italiana program in Japan for the past five years and provides Pennsylvania
Sponsor: AATI practical suggestions on how to advise students who Audience Level: Higher Education
Audience Level: Higher Education seek such opportunities. Language of Presentation: English
Language of Presentation: Italian Presenter(s): Sanae Eda, Middlebury College; Misako Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Applicable Language: Italian Chapman, Cornell University
Sponsor: AATJ

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799 Developing Language Competence 802 Content-based Instruction: 804 Chinese Teaching Beyond
via AP Minute Videos Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Vocabulary: Motivation,
This session will dive into how to help students apply Applications Cultural Awareness, and Career
language beyond the classroom. Technology and media This panel is an overview of Content-Based Instruction Development
resources such as AP Minute Videos can become and how it has been applied in different settings,
empowering classroom tools to advance Pre-AP and AP Error Analysis and the Teaching of Advanced
followed by literature reviews on CBI. Two empirical Chinese: Vocabulary and Beyond
Chinese students to higher levels of proficiency through studies examine the challenges and solutions in
thoughtfully selected and culturally relevant AP Chinese implementing CBI in a college language program, and This study analyzed errors found in student writing and
topics. how CBI has been adapted to satisfy students learning homework. It proposes some strategies that instructors
Presenter(s): Fannie Tam, ASU Confucius Institute; needs in a government training program. can use when teaching vocabulary to students at the
Hsiulien Kuo, Hamilton High School; Anthony Tam, advanced Chinese level.
Presenter(s): Wen-Hua Du, Penn State University;
Arizona State University Chi-Ju Hsieh, Duke University; Yi-Tzu Huang, Foreign Presenter(s): Zhirong Wang, Columbia University
Sponsor: CLASS Service Institute Using WeChat to Enhance Writing Motivation
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Sponsor: CLTA and Cultural Awareness
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Higher Education Looking for ways to enhance advanced level learners
Applicable Language: Chinese Language of Presentation: Chinese writing motivation and cultural awareness? This presen-
Applicable Language: Chinese tation discusses how WeChat can enable students to
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. write for a wider readership and engage in a dialogue
Room 101D, Music City Center 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. around the texts with native speakers. The presenter
800 Developing Intercultural Room 103B, Music City Center will share writing tasks, rubrics, and assessments for
this new learning context.
Competence in Teaching Study 803 Developing L2 Writing Competence
Presenter(s): Yingling Bao, Indiana University
Abroad Programs in CFL Classrooms Bloomington
This session presents strategies for integrating lan- This session reports on three empirical studies that The Efficacy of a Teaching Portfolio for Career
guage and culture in teaching study abroad programs. (a) examine the development of writing competence Development and Growth
Lesson plans and instructional examples of incorporat- of Chinese L2 learners at different instructional levels This presentation introduces a multi-year study that
ing real world cultural experiences will be discussed in foreign language contexts, and (b) explore effective examines the design, implementation, assessment, and
and analyzed. The presenters will also share how the teaching methods that can be incorporated into the placement data of a graduate level pedagogy program
instructors develop their intercultural competence in an language curriculum to promote these learners writing that materializes the training of early-career teachers
immersive setting. skills. by developing a comprehensive teaching portfolio to
Presenter(s): Yongling Zhang-Gorke, Confucius Presenter(s): Li Yang, Kansas State University; Tianlu document their professional growth to prepare for the
Institute at the University of Minnesota Zhang, University of Iowa; Zenan Zhao, Bryant job market.
Sponsor: CLASS University Presenter(s): Henghua Su, Indiana University
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Sponsor: CLTA Bloomington
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Higher Education Sponsor: CLTA
Applicable Language: Chinese Language of Presentation: Chinese Audience Level: Higher Education
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801 Student Motivation and Effects on Room 104A, Music City Center
Learning Beginner Chinese in High 805 Advanced Grammar in Context
School
Free Photo Booth This session will present strategies to stimulate
for All students engagement in an Advanced French Grammar
Why do students choose to learn Chinese for the first
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time in high school? What role does a students moti- course through the use of theater and media as
Have you ever wanted to be pedagogical resources.
vation play in their language learning? A case study of
beginner level Chinese learners in a private high school on the cover of The Language Presenter(s): Katia Viot-Southardand Thao Nguyen,
in New England will be examined to find new ways for Educator magazine? Now is your Northwestern University
language teachers to motivate individual learners. Audience Level: Higher Education
chance! Visit the ACTFL Photo
Presenter(s): Wenqing Zhang, Greens Farms Academy; Language of Presentation: French
Booth in the World Languages Applicable Language: French
Bei Zhou, Gates Intermediate School
Sponsor: CLASS Expo (Exhibit Halls BD, Music
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 City Center) to have your photo
Applicable Language: Chinese taken and put on a souvenir
replica cover of The Language
Educator that you can take home
with you!

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Room 104B, Music City Center Room 104E, Music City Center Room 106B, Music City Center
806 World War II and France: 809 Managing and Assessing Student 812 How Foreign Are the Spanish
Incorporating the Historical Work with Doctopus and Goobric AP Exams? The Case of Heritage
Paradoxes in AP French Learn how you can incorporate the use of the Doctopus/ Learners
Of all the countries that experienced the horrors of Goobric Add-On to your use of Google Classroom In this session, we explore the changes in the Advanced
World War II, France is the most unique. From the so you can give your students quality feedback in a Placement exam candidates in Spanish from 1979-2014
Armistice to the collaborators to the Resistance to standards-based grading environment. We will go with a specific focus on heritage learner status
the righteous, the French experience has shaped the through the work flow processes for teachers on how to (ethnically and linguistically), language dominance,
countrys culture today. With the right resources, this set this up to be effective and efficient. and the students performance on the two exams, i.e.,
topic makes a perfect module for the global challenges Presenter(s): Alesia Behnke, Hudson High School Spanish Language and Spanish Literature.
theme of the AP curriculum. Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Presenter(s): Alan Brown, University of Kentucky;
Presenter(s): Paul Kutner, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Language of Presentation: English Gregory Thompson, Brigham Young University
Child Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Language of Presentation: French 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Applicable Language: Spanish
Applicable Language: French Room 105AB, Music City Center
810 Thinglink Many Ways: Using 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Thinglinks for Dynamic and
Organized Lessons 813 Global Content and Pedagogy for
807 Millet and Dali: Realism and 21st Century Intermediate Spanish
Todays students are savvy social and digital media
Surrealism in the French and consumers. Thinglink provides a flexible platform to Courses
Spanish Classes connect ideas, images, video links and relevant articles Teachers, especially those dedicated to content-based
Come and share your dreams and memories! Enter in a clickable and shareable format across many digital learning, need to supplement their textbook materials
Dalis surrealist world with us and learn why Millets platforms. Participants will create a Thinglink of their to address contemporary global challenges. This pre-
LAnglus was the most influential painting among own and explore all the many ways to use Thinglinks. sentation will demonstrate how two language programs
Dalis masterpieces throughout his career. Discover Bring a device! were modified to include more global content through a
strategies to inspire students to learn language through Presenter(s): Nitza Fernandez-Plaski, Longbranch critical pedagogies approach which exploit the five Cs to
art, and tools to teach art as a way to enhance students Elementary, Boone County Schools their fullest potential.
linguistic skills. Audience Level: All Presenter(s): Nausica Marcos Miguel, Denison
Presenter(s): Anne Changeux, Millburn High School; Language of Presentation: English University; Robert Hershberger, DePauw University
Christina Mauricio, Darien High School Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: English 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Applicable Language: Spanish
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Room 106A, Music City Center
811 Teaching Real Culture to Novice 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Room 107A, Music City Center
Learners in the Target Language
Room 104D, Music City Center
This presentation touches upon the challenges of
814 Resistance as Collaborative
808 Online Performance-based teaching the target culture in elementary level courses Instruction Learner-centered
Assessments as Routine while moving away from the cultural stereotypes Engagement
Achievement Tests present in many textbooks. Attendees can expect to
receive suggestions and strategies to incorporate this Language students appreciate Spanish as a heri-
This session introduces performance-based oral key element of language teaching into their lessons in tage language in the U.S. through process-driven
assessments delivered online as a replacement for meaningful ways. instructional units that challenge learners to confront
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traditional written tests for routine achievement testing. traits of the undisciplined mind. Interactive activities
Presenter(s): Jesus Hernandez Cobo, Cheshire
Advantages of this method are 1) it aligns better with will allow participants to implement culture (worldview)
Academy
instruction, 2) it encourages individual oral practice, 3) instruction as a means to promote fair-minded thinking.
it offers an ideal solution to test security concerns in Presenter(s): Melissa Groenewold, Carol Fields,
online courses. Mishael Garca-Reyes, and Beatriz Perez-Reyes,
Presenter(s): Atsushi Fukada, Wei Hong, Colleen University of Louisville
Neary-Sundquist, and Jessica Sturm, Purdue Audience Level: Higher Education
University Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: All Applicable Language: Spanish

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Room 107B, Music City Center Room 202A, Music City Center Room 204, Music City Center
815 Bringing the Digital Humanities into 818 Connecting L2 Learners to Local 821 Connections: Case Studies on
the Language Classroom Immersion Opportunities Through Linking Literature and Language
The first step to utilizing all that the Digital Humanities Service Teaching
offers is to explore the tools and technologies available, This will be an interactive session focusing on service University TAs and early-career researchers are often
including how to digitally enhance existing materials learning opportunities for second language learners. in the position of researching literary or cultural studies
such as maps, texts, and images. The session will Topics include identifying community partners, matching while teaching lower-level language courses. This
introduce educators to different projects and present local needs to student levels, and aligning service to session will present three examples of how to use
concrete examples of classroom materials that benefit established curricula. Participants will take away ideas the World-Readiness Standards and communicative
from digital extension. for developing service learning in their own contexts. pedagogy to integrate ones research into lower-level
Presenter(s): Christina Wegel, University of North Presenter(s): Kelly Lovejoy, Sheri Anderson, and language classes.
Carolina at Chapel Hill; Sara Budarz, University of Christina Garcia, Saint Louis University Presenter(s): Jacob Abelland Stacey Margarita
Texas at San Antonio Audience Level: All Johnson, Vanderbilt University
Audience Level: Higher Education Language of Presentation: Spanish Audience Level: Higher Education
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819 Revolutionizing Learning Through
816 TransFORM Your Classroom with 822 Designing Experiential Learning in
Thematic Courses: Engage and
Google Forms and Slides Secondary and University Language
Succeed!
Struggling to meet the needs of the different language Classrooms
proficiencies in the classroom? Use Google Forms A wide range of thematic upper-level Spanish courses
and Slides to create differentiated assessments and can make a difference when it comes to motivating During this session, participants will learn about
interactive lessons that appeal to all levels of language and engaging students in their learning process. This Expeditionary Learning (EL) design while experiencing
proficiency. Learn from Google Certified Level 2 presentation will share the success of shifting the focus techniques and protocols that EL teachers use.
Educators how to use these Google tools to transform from traditional Composition and Conversation courses Teachers will learn to design experiential learning
the language classroom. to more cutting-edge and innovative theme-based while integrating content standards, World-Readiness
courses. Engage and succeed! Standards, and common core standards to teach content
Presenter(s): Kelly Fykes, Saint Edwards School;
Presenter(s): Veronica Rodriguez Ballesterosand through language.
Carolina Ramirez, Christopher Columbus High School
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Viktoria Hackbarth, Boston University Presenter(s): Brigid Burke, Bowling Green State
Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Higher Education University
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: All
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817 Strategies for Building Local and Room 205B, Music City Center
820 How to Reduce Problems Due
Global Communities 823 Hook Them! Plan Instruction that
to Cultural Mismatches in the
Immersion in a language is the best way to motivate Leaves Students Wanting to Learn
language learners to use the target language in real-life Language Classroom
situations and immerse in the culture of the language. International instructors sometimes experience
More
In this session, participants will be provided with difficulties in U.S. classrooms due to mismatches The presenters will share unit openers, thematic unit
strategies to integrate language, culture, and content in administrative, pedagogical, and interpersonal designs, authentic resources, and integrated perfor-
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through curriculum design and establishing local and expectations. How can language program directors and mance assessments (IPAs) that create an atmosphere
global communities. faculty help minimize this problem? Learn strategies wherein students want to motivate themselves to
Presenter(s): Reham Aly, Pennsylvania State University to ease this transition to the U.S. academic culture in learn and use the language. Unit design resources and
Audience Level: Higher Education language classrooms. examples of thematic units that have worked with
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Matthew Kanefskyand Danielle Steider, students will be shared.
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Michigan State University Presenter(s): Catherine Brooksand Amelia Aguilera,
Audience Level: Higher Education Lexington Public Schools; Dierdre Huff, Diamond
Language of Presentation: English Middle School
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12

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824 The MA Seal Workgroup: A 827 Using Authentic Materials: A 830 From Berlin to Broadway and
Collaborative Model for State Seal Teachers Guide Back!
Implementation Explore the benefits of authentic materials that support Take a trip through our two-year cycle of leading a
In this session, Seal Workgroup of MA leaders will out- the three modes of communication while connecting Berlin-based study abroad program, to a student-written
line the unique model of collaboration instituted in order language with culture. Presenters will demonstrate a and -performed musical. The musical is loosely based
to pass, promote, and create resources for the Seal systematic, student-centered approach to the use of on student experiences abroad, but also includes other
of Biliteracy. The resources created by this workgroup authentic media to facilitate active student participation upper level students. It is performed on campus in
will be reviewed and shared, including levels of Seal and engagement. Examples in Chinese and French. German with super titles and serves as a recruiting tool
achievement, a Seal Toolkit, and a Seal Pilot Model. Resources will be provided. for our program.
Presenter(s): Nicole Sherf, Salem State University/ Presenter(s): Jean Mari Hernandez-Lopezand Bei Presenter(s): Amy Titusand Sabine Harvey, University
MAFLA; Pat DiPillo, Falmouth High School Zhang, Westtown School of Texas of Arlington
Audience Level: All Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Sponsor: AATG
Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: Higher Education
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English
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825 Engaging All Learners in the Novice 828 How to Implement a Standards-
based Instructional Model 831 Exploring the Video Essay: New
Level Language Class
Standards-based education is often viewed as a
Strategies for Student Engagement
Participants will leave this workshop with strategies
for all three modes of communication that they can negative for language learning, but when implemented Tired of assigning the same final paper projects in your
begin implementing tomorrow to engage all students in correctly it can create a more dynamic, focused learning courses? Come and learn about an emerging form of
learning simultaneously. Strategies are best suited for experience. Learn about the core structure of stan- video graphic criticism: the video essay! Combining
middle school or high school age students and several dards-based education from curriculum and professional image, video, and voice, your students have the
strategies incorporate the use of technology. development experts and study specific scenarios of opportunity to get creative and approach analysis in a
how to use it in the classroom. fresh, new way. Particularly suited to language courses
Presenter(s): Melinda Rossoand Rosa Gonzalez, with a film component.
Franklin Middle School Presenter(s): Theresa Bruns and Andreanne King,
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Middlebury Interactive Languages; Theresa Goodlett, Presenter(s): Christina Mekonen, Zachary Fitzpatrick,
Language of Presentation: English Fuel Education and Julia Koxholt, University of Illinois at Chicago
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Sponsor: AATG
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826 Lets Talk! Useful Ways to Engage Room 210, Music City Center 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Your Students in Authentic Room 213, Music City Center
829 Pdagogische Speed Dating
Conversations Collaboration is key to our profession. But while other
832 Getting Published in the AATG
This presentation will focus on effective ways to language teachers can simply walk across the hall to Journals
engage students in meaningful conversation in the collaborate, German teachers often must reach across Session attendees will meet the editors of the AATG
target language. Attendees will learn how to create the state and country to collaborate. Pdagogische Journals Die Unterrichtspraxis and German Quarterly
daily activities to foster authentic communication. Speed Dating gives German teachers the opportunity to and learn about the submission process and the types
Additionally, participants will receive tools on how to collaborate, share ideas, and share contact information of articles that are accepted. In breakout groups, the
assess students conversations.The presentation is in an interactive format.
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editors will discuss the specific components required for
applicable for all levels. Presenter(s): Alysha Holmquist, Enumclaw High a manuscript and how to turn an idea into a published
Presenter(s): Sebastian Gluzman, Shipley School; School; Jillian Lykens, Pine Creek High School article.
Kimberly Harris, Gilman School Sponsor: AATG Presenter(s): Theresa Schenker, Yale University;
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Audience Level: All Angelika Kraemer, Michigan State University; Carl
Language of Presentation: English Language of Presentation: English Niekerk, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Applicable Language: German Sponsor: AATG
Audience Level: All
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Room 214, Music City Center Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville
833 Vocabulary Instruction and Tech 835 ACTFL Paper Presentations: 837 Developing the Hearts and Minds
Tools in the German Classroom Personalized Learning and of Japanese Learners Through
Several of the newest digital tools and applications Technology Interculturality
to bring authentic German target-language exercises Transforming Task and Instructional Space via How does intercultural learning open up the hearts
and experiences to students will be presented. Current Personalized Flipped Learning and minds of our students? Presenters will share a
trends in vocabulary instruction will be explored, culturally-driven unit that focuses on omoiyari, the
featuring practical methods informed by cognitive This presentation introduces a personalized flipped
curriculum for a lower-level Japanese class that allows Japanese concept of practicing kindness and harmony.
psychology This unit develops the students cultural and linguistic
students to choose from among three different pre-class
Using Technology to Increase Students instructional methods: video lecture in English, video competencies while helping them become better
Engagement in the Classroom lecture in Japanese, or textbook reading. The rationale citizens of their community.
This session explores several of the newest digital behind the change, its implementation, and its effective- Presenter(s): Minako Kamimura, Cameron Chien; Erica
tools and applications which can bring authentic ness will all be discussed. Hashiba, Everett Alvarez High School
target-language exercises and experiences to students Presenter(s): Hisae Matsuiand Christopher Schad, Sponsor: AATJ
in the English-speaking world. The session will present Princeton University Audience Level: Grades 6-12
practical examples of the types of assignments that can Language of Presentation: Japanese
Building Student Self-Efficacy for the Abroad
be given using these tools on field trips, both digital and Applicable Language: Japanese
Experience
physical, and web quests.
Curricular innovations at Wofford College scaffold
Presenter(s): Regina Guhl, West Windsor-Plainsboro 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
language majors study abroad experience through
High School South Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville
pre-departure and re-entry courses. A combination
Deeper Connections: Vocabulary Instruction of theoretical and experiential learning focused on 838 Tell Me About Your Favorite Anime
Revitalized by Cognitive Theory Intercultural Competence and language acquisition
or Movie and Why You Like It
This analysis of vocabulary instruction is two-fold. strategies, promotes a sense of self-efficacy that
First, it explores current trends and identifies potential empowers students to engage while abroad. This session illustrates how students favorite anime
areas of weakness. Second, the analysis offers can be used as a tool for students to create an engaging
Presenter(s): Britton Newmanand Beate Brunow,
practical methods informed by cognitive psychology to presentation through a short skit, including acting some
Wofford College
combat shortcomings in vocabulary instruction, giving segments of the anime in a college language course.
The Video Challenge: Enhancing Presentational The speaker shares the students comments on the
instructors the tools to fortify their existing curriculum. Skills in the Target Language presentation and the effect of the student-selected topic
Presenter(s): Kailey Preston, Purdue University Video is everywhere and students love it! Learn how for a presentation.
Sponsor: AATG to use video recordings of oral presentations to raise
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Naoko Takei, Simon Fraser University
student awareness of presentational skills and motivate Sponsor: AATJ
Applicable Language: German them to improve their oral proficiency. The methods Audience Level: Higher Education
effectiveness is evaluated based on student learning Language of Presentation: Japanese
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. outcomes and student response. Rubrics (French and Applicable Language: Japanese
Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville English) will be provided.
834 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Presenter(s): Maria Comsa, Stanford University 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
Languages Beyond the Classroom II Room 101A, Music City Center
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French for Global Peace-A Place in Your 839 Teaching from Outside:
Curriculum Interculturality as Cultural and
Promoting peace, democracy and human rights is one
836 Building Communities with
Linguistic Visitors
of the OIFs core missions and founding values. As we Language-focused Community
prepare students to engage in global communities, As schools become more culturally and linguistically
Based Learning diverse, language teachers face challenges teaching
curriculum possibilities related to French for Global
The presenters will describe in detail practical ways languages of which they are not native speakers,
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Peace will be reviewed and guidance will be provided

for designing a course. to organize Community Based Learning programs and cultures different from their own, and students who do
opportunities as a way to not only promote a foreign not share their background. Develop an action plan to
Presenter(s): Catherine F. Danielou, University of
language through active community participation, but reach and teach all students and overcome barriers to
Alabama at Birmingham
especially to develop stronger relationships between a proficiency and interculturality.
Service Learning with Local Immigrant school and its community. Presenter(s): Michael Campand Jenna Defazio,
Populations: Participant Benefits Presenter(s): Alessia Blad and Shauna Williams, Homewood Flossmoor High School
Service-based learning projects linking French students University of Notre Dame; Azeb Haileselassie and Audience Level: All
to native speakers from immigrant populations contrib- Karolina Serafin, Indiana University Language of Presentation: English
ute to the development of communicative and cultural Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Non-language specific
competence. Student survey results regarding linguistic Audience Level: All
improvement, enhancement of cultural knowledge, Language of Presentation: English
and the likelihood of participating in future volunteer Applicable Language: Italian
projects will be discussed.
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Zwanziger, University of
Northern Iowa

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Room 101C, Music City Center Room 103B, Music City Center Room 104B, Music City Center
840 Designing a Methods Course for 843 Using Telecollaborative Modules 846 Secrets, Stories, and Scandals in the
Teaching Chinese as a Foreign in Chinese Mixed (Heritage-L2) French Language Classroom
Language Courses Fascinating stories from history still captivate French
Enrollment in Chinese programs is expanding and with it How can instructors create effective modules for people today. The Man with an Iron Mask, Angelique
the need for accomplished Chinese teachers. Traditional working with international partners? How successful are Arnaud or les Poilus dAlaska are among the exciting
methods courses often do not address specific issues such modules in advancing proficiency and intercultural discoveries that students and participants will make.
related to teaching the Chinese language and culture. competence in mixed heritage/L2 classes? This session This course content brings together language learning,
The purpose of this session is to present components of uses a pilot experience between Chinese language history, and culture.
a methods course dedicated to the teaching of Chinese learners in the U.S. and English learners in China to Presenter(s): Catherine Savell, Loyola University
as a foreign language. answer these questions. Maryland
Presenter(s): Richard Donato and Yuanhao Hua, Presenter(s): Wei-Yi Cheng, Hunter College Audience Level: Higher Education
University of Pittsburgh Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: English
Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Higher Education Applicable Language: French
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Language of Presentation: Chinese
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Chinese 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
Applicable Language: Chinese Room 104C, Music City Center
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. 847 Developing Interpersonal
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Communication Through Language
Room 101D, Music City Center
844 Classroom Instructions on Chinese Exchange
841 Design of Chinese Language Learners Reading and Writing Service learning is at the core of a language exchange
Immersion Teaching Materials for Strategies program launched at Texas A&M University to help
Primary Schools Our presentation examines how to incorporate instruc- learners of Arabic, Chinese, and English improve their
This session presents the results of an analysis of the tion of reading and writing strategies into Chinese class interpersonal communication. Participants view them-
needs of learners and teachers, and introduces the basic and the ways in which such instruction can improve selves not only as students but also as teachers who
principles, methods, and contents of primary schools students language proficiency. The best methods for share the struggle to build target language proficiency
Chinese immersion teaching materials. teaching reading and writing strategies are still highly and gain intercultural awareness.
Presenter(s): Ruifeng Wang; Rui Guoand Li Zhou, contested, so our session aims to provide insight into Presenter(s): Salah Ayari, Texas A&M University
Beijing Language and Cultural University possible solutions. Audience Level: Higher Education
Sponsor: CLASS Presenter(s): Kexin Chen and Henghua Su, Indiana Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 8 University Bloomington Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Language of Presentation: Chinese Sponsor: CLTA
Applicable Language: Chinese Audience Level: Higher Education 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
Language of Presentation: Chinese Room 104D, Music City Center
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Applicable Language: Chinese
848 Practical Strategies for Assessing
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Proficiency
842 Development of Cross-cultural Using case studies from Russian, Latin, and Chinese
Sensitivity: Identity and programs, panelists will share techniques for assessing
845 Teaching French for Change: proficiency such as benchmarking against national data
Interculturality
Social Entrepreneurship in the FSP and the use of authentic materials for testing. They will
This session explores the identity construction and present the results of a national survey of assessment
interculturality of Chinese language teaching assistants,
Classroom
trends and help participants find practical strategies for
international Chinese students in the U.S., and U.S. This session focuses on how an emphasis on social implementation.
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students in China. This session will discuss how their entrepreneurship within the context of a French for
Presenter(s): Dongdong Chen, Artem Kalyanov,
cross-cultural experiences in teaching and learning Special Purposes classroom can not only prepare
Michael Mascio, and Michael Stone, Seaton Hall
about Chinese language and culture affect their intercul- students to use French professionally but can also be a
University
tural sensitivity. powerful tool for social change. Participants will come
Audience Level: All
Presenter(s): Ying Wu, Lake Forest College; Yuhan away with useful concepts and activities that they can
Huang, Purdue University; Ping Qiu, University of adapt for their own classrooms.
Denver Presenter(s): Heather McCoy, Penn State University;
Sponsor: CLTA Deborah Reisinger, Duke University
Audience Level: Higher Education Audience Level: Higher Education
Applicable Language: Chinese Applicable Language: French

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Room 104E, Music City Center Room 106C, Music City Center Room 108, Music City Center
849 Planning and Looking for Evidence 852 Leadership Tips for Bilingual 855 Digital Storytelling as Assessment
of Learning Workplaces: Lessons from Latino/a Digital stories allow students to practice and perfect
Every lesson can be a stepping stone on the pathway Leaders valuable language skills and take language learning
to independent language use. This session will explore outside of the four walls of the classroom. Digital
Given the polarized status of the U.S., good leadership skills are learned via various movie-making software
ways to make the shift from teaching to learning. is key as world language (WL) educators strive to
Planning for learning includes clear goals, a series of packages. Samples of student work will be shown
develop bilingual citizens who prize cultural diversity. during the session along with a rubric and a tutorial to
experiences to build and assess understanding, and This session reviews tips from professionals who have
opportunities for students to make learning visible take back to the classroom.
created diverse work cultures and shares activities that
through performance. Presenter(s): Bryan Adamsand Dan McElderry,
will help WL learners participate in and lead a diverse
Presenter(s): Pam Delfosse, National Foreign Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and
future workforce.
Language Center the Arts
Presenter(s): Holly Nibert, Ohio State University; Annie Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12 Abbott, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
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850 Creating Your Own Online Textbook Room 107A, Music City Center 856 Using the Integrated Performance
Using a Wiki Platform 853 How to Use and Why to Use Assessment as a Collaboration Tool
This presentation describes the use of Wikis in two Authentic Resources for Cultural An Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA), the
advanced language and content classes: Voices in result of collaboration by four world language teachers,
Context will be presented. The IPA incorporates themes from
Israeli Society and Food in Japanese Culture. Wikis
make it possible to use authentic written, audio, and The research-based rationale for designing learning the Advanced Placement (AP) Curriculum Framework
video materials and it allows students to comment, post experiences based on authentic resources will be pro- and includes standards-based instructional design,
their work, and edit content. Using Wikis encourages vided. Examples of learning experiences based on texts performance tasks, and key activities for each language,
collaborative and active learning. in Spanish, French and Italian will be shared. Steps to differentiated by level of proficiency.
develop authentic texts for learning experiences will be Presenter(s): Michael Bartus, Lili Cai, Anne
Presenter(s): Mira Angristand Anna Elliott, Boston
followed by participants collaboratively using provided Moctezuma-Baker, and Jane Weaver, Martin Luther
University
authentic resources. King Jr., Academic Magnet School
Language of Presentation: English Presenter(s): Jacqueline Bronkie, Florida Foreign Audience Level: Grades 6-12
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language Association; Maria Giudice and Stephanie Language of Presentation: English
Shepherd, Saint Andrews School Applicable Language: Non-language specific
Audience Level: All
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Language of Presentation: English 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.
Room 106A, Music City Center Applicable Language: Spanish Room 202A, Music City Center
851 Immigration - Helping Students
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. 857 HomeFUN - Engaging Students in
Experience It Firsthand!
Room 107B, Music City Center Language Learning Outside of the
Learn how to engage students in the important topic of
immigration by experiencing it! Examples shared will 854 If They Dont Understand You, Classroom
be from experiences learned and filmed as students Speak Louder! Turn Up the Volume Homework sounds like a drudgery, but homeFUN invites
interact with immigrants in authentic situations while students to participate! Since students spend more
studying abroad in Costa Rica. Participants will leave with Google time outside the foreign language classroom than in,
with the challenge to find similar cultural opportunities Tired of hearing that pencil and paper are obsolete what are the best methods for engaging students at
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for their students. in a language class? Let Google Docs and other home? The use of interactive notebooks, personalized
Presenter(s): Jeff Longwell, New Mexico State multimedia tools improve participation, collaboration, websites, community involvement, and other projects
University and proficiency in the target language. Presenters will will be explored.
Audience Level: All teach participants how to make language learning loud Presenter(s): Rebecca Klassen, Henry Barnard School
Language of Presentation: English again utilizing all four language modalities in the same Audience Level: Pre-KGrade 12
Applicable Language: Spanish exercise. Language of Presentation: English
Presenter(s): Carolina Ramirez, Christopher Columbus Applicable Language: Non-language specific
High School; Kelly Fykes, Saint Edwards School

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858 Helping Students Talk When Theyre 861 Pennsylvanias PEP Awards: 864 Making Multiliteracies Real: A Tool
Just Starting Providing a Blueprint for Quality for Analyzing Instructional Materials
The aim of this presentation is to provide useful and Programming This session focuses on implementing a tool for
practical pedagogic ideas to help teachers facilitate What makes a quality language program? Follow one analyzing literacy-based teaching materials. Presenters
truly communicative classes at the introductory level. districts ongoing journey to improve programming using explain the multiliteracies principles underlying
Presenters will engage participants with a variety of Pennsylvania State Modern Language Associations thetools creation, describe its implementation with
materials geared towards helping novice learners build PEP Awards program as a roadmap. Of special interest supporting empirical data, and consider implications
speaking skills while exploring the culture of the target to state organization leaders, department chairs, for materials creation, curricular change, and teacher
language. administrators or anyone invested in improving their development.
Presenter(s): Borja Ruiz De Arbulo Alonsoand Tracy program and in advertising the results. Presenter(s): Kate Paesaniand Mandy Menke,
Heranic, Boston University Presenter(s): Ashley Adamu, Jaclyn Browning, Natalie University of Minnesota
Audience Level: All Puhala, and Jennifer Scott, Gateway School District Audience Level: Higher Education
Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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859 Teaching the Teaching Philosophy: Room 206B, Music City Center 865 Flight 2017-2018: Destination
Preparation for a Future Academic 862 Deliberate Practice and the Language Proficiency
Career Metacognitive Cycle: To Superior Experience how to succeed in transitioning from
Addressing the important issue of graduate student and Beyond! grammar-based instruction to a performance-based,
teacher professionalization, this session focuses on the portfolio approach. A flight plan and materials will be
Successful advanced language learners may not have to provided. You will be guided through the how-to of the
major goals, textual stages, and linguistic resources of rely on aptitude alone to reach superior and distin-
the foreign language teaching philosophy as a genre portfolio process and learn to become a flight crew for a
guished language proficiency levels; they must be good day. Now boarding: First Class Teachers!
necessary for entering an academic career. At the end, autonomous learners. Through deliberate practice and
participants apply the presented analytical tools to a Presenter(s): Erin Hunkemoeller, Urban Assembly
application of the metacognitive cycle learners can take
sample of the genre. Maker Academy; Sarah Ross, New Breman High
control of their language learning and reach superior
Presenter(s): Marianna Ryshina-Pankova, Georgetown School
and beyond!
University Audience Level: All
Presenter(s): Amy Kowalczyk, NCS Language of Presentation: English
Audience Level: Higher Education Audience Level: Higher Education
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific
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Room 205B, Music City Center Room 207A, Music City Center 866 Just Add German and German
860 Using Standards-based Rubrics to 863 Mixing It Up with Movement for Hire: Two Projects to Promote
Increase Student Awareness and Come learn from Spanish teachers who have 45 years
German
Proficiency of combined classroom experience! Whether you are The Goethe-Instituts Just Add German web platform
Using a standards-based rubric to evaluate assessments looking to sprinkle in some movement or attempting to offers fun contests, strategies, and tools to build
offers students a clear framework to self-assess and get a group on its feet for most of class, this session networks and present an effective case to promote
evaluate their own growth. This session will provide will provide teachers with tools to ensure that students German to parents, students, administrators, and school
participants with examples of such rubrics and discuss are actively engaged every day, as well as the research board members. The German for Hire project features
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how teachers can use them to help students increase to back it up. German college students visiting U.S. classes to offer a
their proficiency and become successful, self-aware Presenter(s): Cynthia Miller, Jones Middle School; glimpse of modern Germany.
learners. Becky Searls, Upper Arlington City Schools; Ashley Presenter(s): Julia Kochand Andrea Pfeil,
Presenter(s): Becky Kelley, Triton Regional School Uyaguari, Innovation Academy Charter School Goethe-Institut
District Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Sponsor: AATG
Audience Level: Grades 6-12 Language of Presentation: English Audience Level: All
Language of Presentation: English Applicable Language: Non-language specific Language of Presentation: German

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Room 211, Music City Center Room 212, Music City Center Room 213, Music City Center
867 Experiencing Best Practices in 868 Take Students on a Proficiency Trip 869 Murder Mysteries and Crime TV
the Technology-infused German and Never Leave the Classroom Shows in the German Language
Classroom Learn how to turn a simple travel brochure into Classroom
This session highlights the application of current Integrated Performance Tasks. Participants will get Tatort, murder mysteries, and crime novels have become
technologies in the first year German experience. hands-on experiences with authentic materials that they a cultural phenomenon in Germany, and should be
Attendees will observe and discuss best practices for can turn-key back in their classroom immediately. Learn in your German language classroom. The presenters
enhanced acquisition, strategic student independence, how to incorporate all three Modes of Communication will share their experiences implementing culturally
and instructor effectiveness. Developed course which take kids on a virtual field trip without ever authentic materials such as the TV-movie series Tatort
materials and presentational assessments for enhanced leaving the classroom. in the high school and college level German language
acquisition will be showcased. Presenter(s): Phillip Winter, A&O Hostels and Hotels; classroom.
Presenter(s): Eddy Enriquez Arana, Montgomery Amy Anderton, Dallas Independent School District Presenter(s): Julia Feldhaus, Saint Anselm College;
College; Ines Martin, Pennsylvania State University; Sponsor: AATG Karen Cox, Salem High School; Monika Eikel-Pohen,
Carol Hollen, College of Charleston Audience Level: All Syracuse University
Sponsor: AATG Language of Presentation: English Sponsor: AATG
Audience Level: Higher Education Applicable Language: German Audience Level: Higher Education
Language of Presentation: German Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: German Applicable Language: German
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See You in New Orleans Room 214, Music City Center
Dont miss the 2018 ACTFL Annual Convention and 870 Teaching Varieties: Authentic
World Languages Expo that will be held November Language in the German Classroom
German speakers use several varieties (spoken,
1618, 2018 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention
regional, social) of German, but they are often not
Center, New Orleans, LA. Its where Language integrated in courses. This session shows how to
Educators Meet! integrate these varieties into lessons. After an overview
of issues, three approaches to teaching will be shown,
addressing national varieties, German in America (focus
on Texas German), and historical dialects.
Presenter(s): Joerg Meindl, Lebanon Valley College;
Carlee Arnett, University of California-Davis;
Alexander Lorenz, University of Texas at Austin
Sponsor: AATG
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reviewed by two language education experts, in addition to TLE and ACTFL staff.
These focus topics will explore recommendations from the Commission on Language Learning of the
AMERICAS
LANGUAGES
American Academy of Arts and Sciences 2017 report, Americas Languages: Investing in Language Education Investing in Language
Education for the
21st Century
for the 21st Century (www.amacad.org/language). Contribute your stories and examples of how language
educators are responding to this urgent national language crisis. COMMISSION ON LANGUAGE LEARNING
Visit www.actfl.org/publications/the-language-educator for more information.

If you are interested in submitting an article for an upcoming issue of The Language Educator, consider the following focus topics:
Article submissions due:

DEC 1, 2017
Mar|Apr 2018 Supporting Heritage Learners
AAAS Recommendation 3: Support heritage languages already spoken in the United States, and help those languages persist from one
generation to the next.
AAAS Recommendation 4: Provide targeted support and programming for Native American languages as defined in the Native
American Languages Act.
Language holds culture, provides identity, and links communities. How can we as language educators support native
or heritage speakers? For many heritage learners, their language is not available for study or for credit within their
school or university. What are the challenges and opportunities to develop heritage learners language skills to include
communication within their family as well as a career asset? Share examples of supporting heritage language learners
to achieve the Seal of Biliteracy in an increasing number of states.

MAY 1, 2018
Aug|Sept 2018 Building Our Professional Capacity
AAAS Recommendation 1: Increase the number of language teachers at all levels of education so that every child in every state has the
opportunity to learn a language in addition to English.
Teacher recruitment and retention are critical issues facing our profession, with 44 states reporting shortages of language
educators. How can we all reach out to bring in and support new language educators? At every level, communities and
networks of educators are collaborating on unit and assessment design, exploring their practices, engaging in online
discussions, and sharing resources. Advocacy is only as effective as the results demonstrated by learners, results focused
on learners showing increasing language proficiency. What are effective ways to increase our professional capacity?

JULY 1, 2018
Oct|Nov 2018 Leveraging Community Connections
AAAS Recommendation 2: Supplement language instruction across the education system through public-private partnerships among
schools, government, philanthropies, businesses, and local community members.
How are we making the case for languages in order to draw in a broader network of supporters? How are language
programs made visible? How are programs proving their value to the local community? Partnerships are essential for
long-term support. Tell others what is effective in creating, maintaining, and leveraging connections with communi-
ties beyond your institution.
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Explorica helps teachers create educational tours full Taiwan, your choice for Chinese learning. The
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specialize in connecting teachers and students to new Education of Taiwan (FICHET) is a nonprofit organiza- www.goethe.de/usa
cultures, languages and people on educational tours tion with 118 university members. Through integrating The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the
across the globe. Exploricas combination of exclusive the resources of all members, we hope to create Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach.
online tools and personalized service enables us to more constructive cooperation with the international We promote knowledge of the German language
create tours uniquely suited to provide both the best academic societies. abroad and foster international cultural cooperation.
value and the most customized tours in the industry. We convey a comprehensive picture of Germany by
France Langue 1126 providing information on Germanys cultural, social and
FilmArobics, Inc. 717 www.france-langue.fr political life.
www.filmarobics.com/ France Langue offers quality French language training
Comprehensive lesson plans to accompany fea- programs at all levels, in five fantastic cities: Paris, Gumdrop Books Global Solutions 1316
ture-length foreign language and ELL films. Lessons Nice, Bordeaux, Biarritz and Fort de France in La www.gumdropbooks.com
include comprehension activities, communicative Martinique. France Langue runs faculty-led programs
for university students and high school students,
Hachette FLE/MEP Education 1222
activities, vocabulary, cultural notes and homework www.mepeducation.net
assignments. The film is divided into 10-15 minutes of teacher training courses and individual programs
film time around which an entire lesson is based. (General French courses, options such as reading, Healthtec Industries 119
writing, speaking, listening). France Langue also offers
internships or paid jobs and a wide range of accommo- Higher Education Press Co. Ltd. 1036
dation options. www.hep.com.cn
Founded in 1954, the Higher Education Press (Group),
Fluency Matters 907 GATEway Study Abroad Programs 835 or HEP, is a large comprehensive publisher in China.
www.FluencyMatters.com www.miamicountryday.org The Experiencing Chinese series have gained
Fluency Matters offers an expansive selection of GATEway, or Global Access to Education, is Miami excellent reputation in lots of U.S. schools, which
comprehension-based readers, specifically designed Country Day Schools 4-week summer academic range in nature from K-12 education to vocational
with acquisition in mind. Stories are written with program that provides rising 10th 12th graders education, and the rich multi-media resources guide
a manageable number of high-frequency words, with an academically stimulating learning experience the user toward Experiencing Chinese, Experiencing
which makes them highly comprehensible, even to abroad. The program happily accepts non-Miami Happiness, and Experiencing Success.
novice-level learners. We offer the widest range of Country Day School students. With host sites currently
levels and genres. Regardless of the level or the genre, in Spain, Switzerland, Italy, and Miami, students earn iChineseEdu (Nan Hai Books) 1031
you can bank on measurable acquisition and a riveting high school credit while immersing themselves in rich www.ichineseedu.com
read every time! foreign cultures. Classes are taught in English, and no Nan Hai Books is recognized as a solution provider and
study of the foreign language is required. one-stop supplier of Chinese language learning course
Focus, an imprint of Hackett materials. The publications it supplies range from K-16
Publishing Company 923 Georgetown University Press 523 core language course materials as well as textbooks
Focus Publishing provides affordable textbooks for www.press.georgetown.edu for Chinese Culture, Business Chinese, test-prep
college and high school levels in classical and modern Georgetown University Press Languages publishes materials for SAT-II and AP Chinese.
languages, from literature surveys and novels to peer-reviewed works of academic distinction, with
film-for-language-acquisition texts, including our best- exceptional editorial and production quality in lan- IES Abroad 918
selling titles Cinema for French Conversation, Cinema guages and linguistics. www.iesabroad.org
for Spanish Conversation, and Cinphile. Founded in 1950, IES Abroad is a not-for-profit aca-
German Academic Exchange demic consortium of more than 250 highly-selective
Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids 123 Service DAAD 327 U.S. colleges and universities that educates more
www.foreignlanguagesforkids.com www.daad.org than 6,000 students each year. With 140 programs
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is in 34 locations, IES Abroad is dedicated to offering
Foreign Service Institute 939 a publicly-funded independent organization of higher outstanding academic options coupled with everyday
www.state.gov/m/fsi/ education institutions in Germany. Each year DAAD, opportunities for immersion in the local culture.
The Department of States School of Language its Regional Offices, Information Centers and DAAD
Studies at the Foreign Service Institute is the U.S. Professors provide information and financial support iFLYTEK CO., LTD. 1138
Governments premier foreign language training to over 120,000 highly-qualified students and faculty www.iflytek.com
academy, offering instruction in over 70 languages to worldwide for international research and study. Established in 1999, iFLYTEK is a national level
U.S. diplomats, their families, and other Government Located in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto, high-tech enterprise dedicated to the research and
agency employees. The School employs approximately DAAD North America advises students, faculty and development of intelligent speech and language
500 language and culture instructors who train over current DAAD fellows in the U.S. and Canada. technology, artificial intelligence, hardware & software
2,000 students annually in language courses ranging applications, and provision of services for govern-
from 10 to 88 weeks, both in person and through German Embassy 322 ments, education sector, financial organizations and
mentor-guided distance learning programs. www.german.info other fields.IFLYTEKs intelligent speech and artificial
The German Information Center USA offers educators intelligence technologies such as speech synthesis,
a window to modern German through free educational speech recognition, speech evaluation, represents the
resources and materials, both printed and online at top level in the world
www.Germany.info. Sign up for our free electronic
newsletters and keep up-to-date with the latest news
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Institute of Spanish Studies ISS 526 Joint National Committee for Kong & Park 532
www.issvalencia.com Languages 848 www.kongnpark.com
www.languagepolicy.org Established in 2000, KONG & PARK, Inc. is a publishing
Instituto Cervantes 424 company that specializes in researching and publishing
The mission of JNCL-NCLIS is to ensure that
www.cervantes.es books that study Chinese characters. They have pat-
Americans have the opportunity to learn English and
The Instituto Cervantes was founded in 1991 to ented a fun and faster way to learn Chinese characters
at least one other language, to advance the language
promote Spanish language teaching and knowledge of by focusing on 250 root characters. Since 2012, KONG
profession in the US, and to raise awareness about the
the cultures of Spanish speaking countries throughout & PARK has published and distributed worldwide
importance of language and international education
the world. It is now the largest international Spanish books written in English language. It has also acted as
to the national interest. We shape national policy for
teaching organization. There are currently six U.S. an agent to distribute books of Asian countries written
World Languages, ASL, and international education
locations: Albuquerque, Boston, Chicago, New York, in English language to the world.
and to raise the profile of the language enterprise.
San Antonio and Seattle.
JPT America, Inc. 223 Korea Foundation 528
International Association for www.kf.or.kr
www.jlc.jptamerica.com/
Language Learning Technology 1347 Headquartered in Seoul, the Korea Foundation is a
www.iallt.org/ Jumpstreet Educational Tours 934 non-profit public organization committed to promoting
Established in 1965, IALLT is a professional orga- www.jumpstreet.com a better understanding of Korea in the international
nization whose members provide leadership in the Jumpstreet Tours is an educational travel company community through a variety of academic, intellectual,
development, integration, evaluation and management that specializes in group trips to destinations across and cultural support programs.
of instructional technology for the teaching and the Americas and Europe. From immersive and action-
learning of language, literature and culture. Its strong packed itineraries to 24/7 trip-planning support, the Language Flagship Technology
sense of community promotes the sharing of expertise Jumpstreet experience is a tribute to the hard-working Innovation Center 1237
in a variety of educational contexts. teachers and parents who share in our commitment to www.lftic.lll.hawaii.edu/
safe and enriching student travel. This is your chance
International Baccalaureate 1323 to give your students an experience that theyll cherish
www.ibo.org/examiners for life. Download our e-brochure today at www.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) works with jumpstreet.com.
examiners in over 80 languages. We are always Language Testing International, Inc. 735
looking to recruit new, skilled examiners and senior JUNBA (Japanese University www.languagetesting.com
Language Testing International (LTI), the ACTFL Testing
examiners as the IB continues to grow. The role of Network in the Bay Area) 240
examiner is highly valued and the IB places emphasis Office Serving the complete language testing needs
www.jspsusa-sf.org/
on the professional integrity of individuals in exam- of Academia from Elementary through Postgraduate.
ining positions. Acting as an IB examiner provides an KET Kentucky Educational Performance and Proficiency testing in over 100 lan-
international educational experience, encompassing Television 1231 guages. Used for: Awarding Credit to Native Speakers;
unique professional development opportunities and an www.KET.org/education Placement, Entrance and Exit Exams; Baseline
insight into the assessment process. Setting; Progress Measurement; Program Review;
KIE/Kintetsu International Travel 224 Accountability; Identifying PD Needs; Dual HS/College
International Studies Abroad 1444 www.kintetsu.com Credit; Teacher, Translator & Interpreter Testing. Make
www.studiesabroad.com/hs KIE/Kintetsu International is the professional travel your program the best it can be!
Since 1989, our high school academic and volunteer management company specialized for educational trip
programs offer a unique experience that bridges to Japan. Our exclusive coordination; such as home- Level Chinese 1027
culture with language acquisition. Your high school stay program in Japan, exchange program and cultural www.levelchinese.com
students will feel like a local by attending summer experience are guaranteed your Japan trip fruitful! Level Chinese is the first system to provide a literacy
school at an accredited and highly recognized host focused curriculum and assessments in K-12 Chinese
university overseas and earn a transcript upon comple-
Kinokuniya Bookstores of America 222 as a 2nd language classrooms. We leveraged
www.kinokuniya.com well researched and proven methods used in ELA
tion. Our 2016 destinations include China, Costa Rica,
The Kinokuniya Bookstore sales office specializes in classrooms but adapted the content for 2nd language
France, Germany, Italy, Peru and Spain. The world
promoting and distributing the Japanese language Chinese learners. Our system offers (1) Specific
awaits, discover it!
leaning & teaching materials. Grammar and Reading Comprehension Objectives (2)
Italian Trade Agency 433 Leveled Texts (3) Mastery-based Assessment (4) Data
www.ice.gov.it
Klett USA Inc. 326 to drive instruction. Our system helps teachers develop
www.klett-usa.com
confident and Independent readers!
Japan National Tourism Klett USA, Inc. offers textbook materials for elemen-
Organization (JNTO) 225 tary school, middle school, high school, and college Level Up Village 1213
www.ntaamerica.com German instruction as well as cultural materials, busi- www.levelupvillage.com
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is ness German, audio and DVD materials, and readers.
Lexington County School District
a government body whose aim is to promote Japan
Kodansha USA 229 One 649
internationally. We are supporting Japanese teachers
www.kodanshausa.com www.lexington1.net
to better organize their students trip to Japan.
Kodansha is world-renowned as the publisher of books
Together with local governments, universities in Japan LingroLearning 1428
on all aspects of Japanese culture. Our extensive list
as well as professional travel agencies in the states, www.lingrolearning.com
includes language instruction programs, dictionaries,
JNTO booth will offer useful information for Japanese LingroLearning (www.lingrolearning.com) creates
and grammar texts, as well as works of literature,
teachers. personalized, social, and mobile products that make
cookbooks, books on martial arts, popular culture, art
and architecture, crafts, and travel. language learning dramatically more fun and effective.
Founded in 2016 by experienced industry pioneers,
the company partners with instructors, linguists,
and gamers to design outstanding language learning
products and experiences. Download LingroToGo on
iTunes/GooglePlay.

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Mandarin Matrix Limited 1117 Michigan State University Press 827 National Council of State
www.mandarinmatrix.org www.msupress.org Supervisors for Languages
Mandarin Matrix Limited, one of Asias leading (NCSSFL) 1330
educational company producing a series of print and Middlebury Interactive Languages 906
www.middleburyinteractive.com www.ncssfl.org
online educational products. Together with Cambridge
University Press, the company has produced a suite of Middlebury Interactive Languages is the national National Foreign Language Center
leader in online world language instruction to K-12
reading and teaching materials known as Mandarin and STARTALK 1228
Matrix that are aligned to support a wide range of students and institutions. We offer a range of dynamic
https://startalk.umd.edu
curricula in Chinese learning throughout the world. and innovative language courses based on Middlebury
Separately Mandarin Matrix Youth Chinese Test (YCT) Colleges renowned immersion methodology. National Geographic Learning 111
is produced together with the Confucius Institute of Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy is our sum- www.ngl.cengage.com
China for the YCT test qualification. mer immersion program. Middlebury Interactive is a National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage
joint venture between Middlebury College and K12 Inc. Learning, is a leading educational publisher of
Mango Languages 536 Pre-K12 School digital and curricular classroom
www.mangolanguages.com Middlebury Language Schools 215
materials. Through our digital learning programs and
Mangos program teaches real conversations in over www.middlebury.edu/ls
classroom learning resources, schools experience
70 languages and makes it fun. Your learners will Middlebury offers summer intensive immersion pro-
the excitement and joy of learning that National
speak new languages and meet new cultures through grams (6-8 weeks) from beginning to advanced levels
Geographic explorers, scientists, writers and photogra-
authentic experiences. For your learners: a fresh, intu- in eleven languages. With 100 years of experience,
phers experience.
itive, and flat-out fun way to learn new languages. For small classes, in-language activities, 24/7 Language
you and your staff: a stellar customer support team, Pledge, and graduate programs, students gain fluency National Language Resource
free promotional materials, and your own client care and earn college credits. Need-based financial aid and Centers 1333
representative who cant wait to help you get the most merit scholarships available. Languages available: www.nhlrc.ucla.edu
out of your subscription. Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, The Department of Education established the
Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, & Russian. Language Resource Centers (LRCs) in response to the
Master of Arts in Foreign Explore our 37 Schools Abroad sites. growing national need for expertise and competence
Language Teaching (MAFLT) in foreign languages in K-16. Sixteen LRCs have
Minds Abroad 118
Michigan State University 1312 www.mindsabroad.com created a national network of resources to promote
www.maflt.cal.msu.edu Minds Abroad offers both customized programs for and improve the teaching/learning of languages. LRCs
Michigan State University now offers a Master of Arts academic groups and set programs for individual stu- create materials, offer professional development
degree in Foreign Language Teaching. In a technol- dents in Asia, specifically in China, India, Vietnam and opportunities for instructors, conduct and disseminate
ogy-rich and highly personalized fully-online format Thailand. We offer programs incorporating classes, research on foreign language learning. Visit us at our
ideal for current and aspiring teachers, the MAFLT rural homestays, internships, and extensive service shared website: http://www.nflrc.org/
emphasizes the intersections of theory and practice learning. Due to our service learning program we
in methods, curriculum design, SLA research, culture,
National Language Service Corps 218
were recently selected as a Top Ten Best Practices www.nlscorps.org
assessment, and more. Equip yourself to build global Program by the Center for Citizen Diplomacy and the The National Language Service Corps (NLSC) is a
awareness, engage with a range of web-based tools, U.S. State Department. For more information please one-of-a kind organization that offers citizens with
and stay ahead of the field! At our booth, view videos visit www.mindsabroad.com. language skills the chance to help communities during
and meet current faculty.
Mississippi State University times of crises, emergencies and non-emergencies;
McGraw-Hill Education 407 Classical & Modern Languages
domestic or abroad. These individuals make them-
www.MHEonline.com selves available to help others in times of emergency
Glencoe and Wright Group, trusted names in world and Literatures 116 or crisis wherever that may be. They have the oppor-
languages education, provide leading K-12 products www.cmll.msstate.edu tunity to help their neighbors and fellow citizens by
such as Asi se dice!, El espaol para nosotros, Bon Movement for Language and participating in national and state efforts when their
voyage!, Invitation to World Languages, Viva el expertise can make a difference.
Culture (MLC) 228
espaol!, Espaol para ti, Cmo te va?, Trsors du
temps, Latin for Americans. Stop by our booth to see
www.kisetsu.org Nexus Holidays 908
www.nexusholidays.com
these and other innovative and respected products. NADSFL 1332
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Take a tour of eStudio (powered by Quia) a platform www.nadsfl.org

that contains all components of our new Spanish
program online. National COPILAS 441
www.national-copilas.org
MEININGER Shared Service The National COPILAS is a National non-profit organi-
GmbH (MEININGER Hotels) 339 zation dedicated to assisting individuals, associations
www.meininger-hotels.com and communities throughout the United States and
internationally desiring to introduce or broaden the PPT
Merry Blu Boutique 1206 study of Italian language and culture in their public
www.merrybluboutique.com and private schools, colleges and universities. The 908
Councils focus for 2013-2016 is to promote the sus- With over twenty years experience Nexus
Mexican Spanish Language Schools 639
tainability of the Advanced Placement Italian language Holidays is your trusted partner for educational and
www.aipec.com
programs in American High Schools and American/ delegation travel in China and East Asia. Our 100%
Get out of the classroom to meet and understand your
International Schools Overseas. customized travel allows you to create the itinerary
neighbor (Mexico) by studying Spanish at one of our
you want. Our services include transportation, visas,
schools. We offer year-round programs for students,
hotels, sightseeing, school visits, and more.
teachers and professional development. We can
tailor a program to your needs. Mexico is your best
destination to study neutral Spanish and immerse
yourself in the culture.

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Nippon Express Travel USA, Inc. 230 Oye Spanish 845 Promtour/Forum Language
www.tabi22.com/grouptour www.121spanish.com Experience 1209
Inspire Your Students With Priceless Experiences in www.forumlanguageexperience.com/
Japan! We specialize in the design and implemen- Pacific Northwest Council for
With over 25 years of experience in educational
tation of customized study and tour programs for Languages (PNCFL) 1346 travel, Promtour and Forum Language Experience
students and educational professionals. Established in www.pncfl.org provide students and their teachers exposure to world
1962, Nippon Express Travel has the longest history in PNCFL advocates for the value of world languages as languages and culture through global connections
the U.S. among the Japan-based travel companies. a core curriculum and supports policies that reflect and unique travel experiences. Our services include
this ideal. PNCFL connects world language educators customized tours, school exchanges and language
NNELL National Network for from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington immersion programs.
Early Language Learning 1345 and Wyoming at regional and national levels and
www.nnell.org inspires them to improve instruction for all students
NNELL is the National Network for Early Language through professional development and leadership
Learning. We provide leadership to advocate for, and opportunities.
support, early language learning and teaching. NNELL Qatar Foundation International 807
provides valuable resources for educators, parents and PacSet Tours 226 www.qfi.org
policy makers. In our booth, we have information about www.pacsettours.com Qatar Foundation International is a not-for-profit
membership, webinars, regional and summer work- U.S.-based member of Qatar Foundation dedicated to
PandaTree.com 1112 advancing global citizenship through education. QFI
shops as well as past copies of the NNELL Learning www.pandatree.com
Languages Journal. focuses on grant-giving and programmatic activities
PandaTree.com offers online foreign language tutoring
that promote education as a force that facilitates
Northeast Conference on the for kids ages 5-15. Hand-picked tutors help kids build
collaboration across geographical, social and cultural
fluency and confidence with 1-on-1 online sessions
Teaching of Foreign Languages 1328 boundaries.
tailored to the students interests and learning level.
www.nectfl.org
Our conversation-based approach makes learning fun Real China 1044
NECTFL is the regional organization serving educators
and engaging. Mandarin and Spanish available. Swing www.realchinagroup.com
Pre-K-16+ in the northeastern U.S. (Maine to Virginia).
by our booth to learn about free PandaTree materials Real China is a premier provider of China immersion
We provide outstanding leadership, advocacy and
you can use in your class and how we can help your trips for K-12 and higher education groups. We create
professional development through our conference
students. Hiring part-time Mandarin and Spanish China experiences with you that match your school
and through articles and materials reviews in our
tutors. and classroom needs. Hands-on immersion, service
online journal, the NECTFL Review. We are known for
learning projects, homestays, and in-depth culture
programs that are responsive to all world language Pearson 507 classes are custom created to engage your students
educators, from student teachers through veteran fac- www.pearson.com
with China. Real China has been helping schools
ulty and department members. Were looking forward Pearson, the leader in Pre-K12 education solutions,
successfully design and implement China study expe-
to seeing you in New York City! transforms education by connecting personalized,
riences for 10 years. If you are planning a trip for your
assessment-driven programs, services, school
Olivia and Hill Press 913 students, let us make it easier!
improvement strategies, and technology that deliver
www.oliviahill.com
improved outcomes in student performance and class- Real Language right away 1422
The Olivia and Hill Press publishes a series of self-
room instruction. Pearsons research-based curriculum www.reallanguagerightaway.com
study handbooks for students of French, Spanish,
in print, digital, or blended options engages digital Created by teachers, Real Language right away is a
German, Italian, Russian, Latin, Japanese, Arabic and
natives while empowering teachers with professional unique communicative approach for beginner language
Chinese introducing them to English grammar and
development training and services. students. The program is perfect for elementary and
pointing out the similarities and differences with the
middle school language programs, and our products
language studied. Complements any textbook and Peking University Press 1035 provide excellent supplemental material for high
method. Free correlations available for popular first www.pup.cn
school. We offer the following products in Level I &
year textbooks. Peking University Press is one of the largest academic
Level II for French & Spanish and Level I for Mandarin:
and educational publishers in China. PUP has pub-
Organic World Language 844 Teacher Starter Kit, Partner Conversations book,
lished a remarkable range of textbooks and scholarly
www.owlanguage.com Student Activity Book, Teachers Guide, Audio CD, &
works in nearly all academic disciplines. The PUP
Organic World Language (OWL) offers transformative, Partner Conversations eBook.
Department of Chinese Language has published all
engaging, hands-on professional development work-
sorts of books for foreigners who take Chinese as a Reseau Canope 1129
shops and support to teachers. Trainings are designed
second language, including textbooks, reading materi- www.reseau-canope.fr
around techniques that incorporate target language
als, learning materials and teaching materials.
use, kinesthetic instruction and producing consis- Robotel Inc. 1007
tent language gains through effective questioning Phoenix Tree International www.robotel.com
sequences and authentic literacy. OWL is described as Education 1026 The SmartClass+ digital language teaching platform
cutting edge and revolutionary, and focuses on creat- provides a blend of classroom and self-study activities
ing a classroom environment that brings the ACTFL OPI Ponddy Education Inc. 1028 with true Any-Time, Any-Place, Any-Device homework
to life in the classroom. www.chinese.ponddy.com capability in traditional, 1:1 and BYOD learning
A powerful and innovative Chinese teaching solution environments. The new pronunciation activities
to maximize the student learning experience any- feature auto-grading speech recognition. SmartClass+
time, anywhere. Think Chinese is the most difficult supports foreign, ESL and ASL language teaching and
language to teach? Think again with PONDDY, you integrates AP testing capability. A common unified
can create your own curriculum and every student database (cloud or school-hosted) scales from a single
can learn Chinese in an interactive and interesting lab to multiple schools & labs.
environment. Well help you take them from PONDDY
to (Png D)!

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Scarf King 314 Southwest Conference on
Language Teaching (SWCOLT) 1336
SchooLinguist 1229
www.swcolt.org
Rosetta Stone 917 www.schoolinguist.com
The Southwest Conference on Language Teaching is
www.rosettastone.com/education A cloud-based digital recording solution designed to
a regional foreign language teachers organization
For over 20 years, Rosetta Stone has helped educators improve student communication and collaboration
that hosts an annual conference in partnership with
deliver innovative language learning solutions to meet skills Easiest way to share audio files with students
state foreign language teacher associations. The
evolving needs. Stop by Booth #917 to learn more. Use Firefox or Chrome browser on Mac, PC or
participating states in SWCOLT are Arizona, California,
Chromebook without installing any software Google
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 618 Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
Classroom Integration Android and iPhone App for
The Routledge Language Learning program publishes Texas, and Utah.
students Sign up for your free SchooLinguist account
the best in reference and teaching resources for www.schoolinguist.com Spanish Studies Abroad 744
all levels of the language learner in a wide array of www.spanishstudies.org
languages. Alongside the highlighted titles at ACTFL, Scuola Dante Alighieri Campus
Spanish Studies Abroad offers Spanish language
please visit www.routledge.com/languages for our LInfinito 439 immersion programs in Seville, Alicante, and
extensive list of offerings. www.campusinfinito.it Barcelona, Spain; Crdoba, Argentina; San Juan,
Saint-Denis International School 1136 Senor Wooly 1011 Puerto Rico and Havana, Cuba. Since 1969, Spanish
www.saint-denis.net www.senorwooly.com Studies Abroad has designed its own innovative
Seor Wooly teaches Spanish through demented and programming with a focus on academic integrity,
SANAKO, Inc. 615 hilarious music videos. Using skills of musicians, sto- Spanish language acquisition, and student integration
www.sanako.com rytellers, and connoisseurs of the absurd, Seor Wooly into the local culture. For more information visit www.
Were Sanako, the global leader in teacher-led is the perfect tool for the warped minds of middle spanishstudies.org
language labs & language teaching technology. We and high school students. There is finally a source of
have worked closely with customers for over 50 educational materials that students genuinely want to
years, & as a result, we have satisfied customers in watch over and over again. Currently, the program is
over 100 countries & 30,000 classroom installations. used globally by over 5,000 Spanish teachers in over Stevens Learning Systems Inc. 1140
Sanakos software, hardware, apps, & mobile products 40 countries. Inspired by the needs of our customers, Stevens
are designed to enhance language teaching anytime, Learning Systems Inc. assimilates instructional
anywhere, with any content. With our reputation SIELE 319 technology with actual classroom teaching through
for quality & innovation, Sanako provides first class www.siele.org
on-going training and continuous support, and
training & support throughout the US. in-service workshops presented by a leading foreign
Simon Bolivar Spanish School
SANS Inc. Software and Network Ecuador 829 language educator on topics such as standards-based
curriculum, performance-based assessments and
Solutions 413 www.simon-bolivar.com
Simon Bolivar Spanish School is just the right place rubric design.
www.sansinc.com
SANS Inc. technology to engage students 24/7 to learn Spanish in Ecuador. The superb quality of its Summer Language Institute for
BYOD & 1 to 1 platforms; boost interpersonal services and the professional and extensive experi-
French and Spanish Teachers 749
communication skills; integrate authentic content; ence of its teachers provide the right combination for
www.sou.edu/summerlanguageinstitute
simplify AP testing. SANSSpace LIVE virtual a unique language learning program. Our mission is to
Unique, intensive MA program specifically designed to
learning platform for mobile devices, tablets, promote the outstanding natural and cultural diversity
meet the needs of Spanish and French teachers. This
Chromebooks. Virtuoso language lab technology of Ecuador to the international community through
summer study abroad program combines pedagogy
Development & support in the U.S. INSTRUCTIONAL teaching Spanish. We have two main schools in the
with language and culture courses to allow you to
LANGUAGE LABS VIRTUAL LANGUAGE LEARNING Andean cities of Quito and Cuenca. Amazon and Coast
improve your language/cultural proficiency while
SPACES MOBILE APPS TECH FOR 1 to 1 and BYOD programs also available.
becoming a better teacher. The program takes place
PROGRAMS ORAL ASSESSMENT TOOLS LESSON over three summers in beautiful Angers, France or
Sosnowski Language Resources 910
AUTHORING TOOLS Guanajuato, Mexico. You can earn a MA in French or
We feature a wide selection of K-12 French and
SantAnna Institute 438 Spanish supplementary materials, including picture Spanish Language Teaching over the coure of three
www.santannainstitute.com books, French African and Holocaust literature, music summers or come for just one summer.
Academic Study Abroad Programs (Semesters, and books/CDs. We specialize in elementary materials
Swift Education Systems, Inc. 840
Summer terms, J-Term, MayMester and customized and have many new items for perusal.
www.swifteducation.net
Faculty-Led Programs),Internships for academic DiLL: The Digital Language Lab is an all-software solu-
Sounds Virtual Inc. 217
credit,Service Learning and Volunteer projects tion that encapsulates and extends the traditional lan-
www.can8.com
and Italian language courses.Courses available in: guage lab using headsets and networked Macintosh
Humanities, Italian Studies, Social Sciences,Natural Southern Conference on Language computers in a classroom setting. DiLL is developed
Sciences,Business,Online Italian for academic credit,- Teaching (SCOLT) 1334 by Swift Education Systems, a Chicago-based
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Academic Travel Curriculum Materials Edu-inter.............................................. 1122 Education Office Embassy of Spain... 422
EF International Language Centers....... 714 Embassy of France Educational
Academic Experiences Abroad............. 941 American Classical League................... 937
Enforex.................................................. 825 Affairs Department........................ 1133
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Estudio Sampere................................. 1306 Foreign Service Institute....................... 939
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France Langue..................................... 1126 Service DAAD............................... 327
GATEway Study Abroad Programs........ 835 Beijing Mandarin (H.K.)....................... 1032
Goethe-Institut...................................... 323 German Embassy.................................. 322
Jumpstreet Educational Tours.............. 934 Better Chinese...................................... 623
IES Abroad............................................ 918 Japan National Tourism Organization
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Instituto Cervantes................................ 424 (JNTO).............................................. 225
Real China........................................... 1044 Cambridge University Press.................. 638
International Studies Abroad.............. 1444 Korea Foundation.................................. 528
Spanish Studies Abroad....................... 744 Chinese In Focus................................... 916
KIE/Kintetsu International Travel.......... 224 The Language Flagship....................... 1235
Confucius Institute U.S..............1038/1039
Master of Arts in Foreign Language Trade Commission of Spain-ICEX
Book Publisher EMC School........................................... 607
Teaching (MAFLT) Michigan State c/o STUDY IN SPAIN................423/426
FilmArobics, Inc..................................... 717
Barrons Educational Series Inc............ 715 University....................................... 1312 U.S. Intelligence Community................ 817
Fluency Matters.................................... 907
Beijing Mandarin (H.K.)....................... 1032 Middlebury Language Schools............. 215 Zentralstelle fur das
iChineseEdu (Nan Hai Books)............. 1031
Better Chinese...................................... 623 Minds Abroad....................................... 118 Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA).............. 329
Klett USA Inc......................................... 326
Breaking the Barrier, Inc........................ 214 PandaTree.com.................................... 1112
Level Chinese...................................... 1027
Cambridge University Press.................. 638 SantAnna Institute............................... 438 Hardware Technology
Mandarin Matrix Limited.................... 1117
Cengage Learning................................. 107 Simon Bolivar Spanish
Middlebury Interactive Languages....... 906 Robotel Inc.......................................... 1007
Cheng & Tsui......................................... 414 School Ecuador................................ 829
Olivia and Hill Press.............................. 913 SANAKO, Inc......................................... 615
China Books........................................ 1144 Spanish Studies Abroad....................... 744
Pearson................................................. 507 SANS Inc. Software and Network
Distribution HMH................................ 1134 Summer Language Institute for French
Ponddy Education Inc.......................... 1028 Solutions.......................................... 413
EMC School........................................... 607 and Spanish Teachers...................... 749
Real Language right away.................. 1422
Fluency Matters.................................... 907 The Language Flagship....................... 1235
Focus, an imprint of Hackett
Rosetta Stone....................................... 917 Immersion Programs
Tia Tula Spanish School...................... 1219
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group....... 618
Publishing Company......................... 923 Trade Commission of Spain-ICEX Academia Latinoamericana.................. 544
Santillana USA Publishing.................... 513
Georgetown University Press............... 523 c/o STUDY IN SPAIN................423/426 Academic Experiences Abroad............. 941
Senor Wooly........................................ 1011
iChineseEdu (Nan Hai Books)............. 1031 University for Foreigners Avant Assessment................................ 539
Teachers Discovery............................. 1111
Kinokuniya Bookstores of America....... 222 of Siena (Italy).................................. 432 CIEE....................................................... 538
Wayside Publishing............................... 839
Klett USA Inc......................................... 326 Walking Tree Travel Smithsonian Concordia Language Villages................ 315
Yale University Press............................ 622
Kodansha USA...................................... 229 Student Adventures....................... 1217 CPI Spanish Immersion Costa Rica....... 545
Kong & Park.......................................... 532 Critical Language Scholarship
McGraw-Hill Education......................... 407 Distributor/Reseller Program.......................................... 1233
Educational Recruitment
Olivia and Hill Press.............................. 913 China Books........................................ 1144 Cultural Vistas....................................... 328
Carney, Sandoe & Associates............... 931
Pearson................................................. 507 Distribution HMH................................ 1134 EF International Language Centers....... 714
Peking University Press....................... 1035 Elite Culture Educational Company.... 1029 Enforex.................................................. 825
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group....... 618 iChineseEdu (Nan Hai Books)............. 1031 Educational Travel Estudio Sampere................................. 1306
Santillana USA Publishing.................... 513 Kinokuniya Bookstores of America....... 222 ACIS Educational Tours......................... 823 Explorica LLC......................................... 115
Teachers Discovery............................. 1111 Kong & Park.......................................... 532 CHA Educational Tours.......................... 519 France Langue..................................... 1126
Tuttle Publishing.................................... 834 Sosnowski Language Resources.......... 910 DJH Go2City.......................................... 333 International Studies Abroad.............. 1444
Vista Higher Learning............................ 207 Explorica LLC......................................... 115 Level Chinese...................................... 1027
Wayside Publishing............................... 839 Educational Institution/ Jumpstreet Educational Tours.............. 934 Middlebury Interactive Languages....... 906
Yale University Press............................ 622 Language School Nexus Holidays..................................... 908 Middlebury Language Schools............. 215
Promtour/Forum Language Minds Abroad....................................... 118
A&O Hotels and Hostels
Culture and Heritage Resources Experience...................................... 1209 Organic World Language...................... 844
& Welcome Berlin Tours.................. 332
Xperitas................................................. 922 Promtour/Forum Language
Cheng & Tsui......................................... 414 Academia Latinoamericana.................. 544
Experience...................................... 1209
EF Education First.................................. 716 Beijing Mandarin (H.K.)....................... 1032
Goethe-Institut...................................... 323 Carney, Sandoe & Associates............... 931
Embassy/Government Agency Real China........................................... 1044
Rosetta Stone....................................... 917
iChineseEdu (Nan Hai Books)............. 1031 Command Performance Language CIA Central Intelligence Agency........ 619
SantAnna Institute............................... 438
Korea Foundation.................................. 528 Institute.......................................... 1107 Consulate General of Switzerland
Simon Bolivar Spanish School
Promtour/Forum Language Concordia Language Villages................ 315 in New York.................................... 1123
Ecuador............................................ 829
Experience...................................... 1209 Confucius Institute U.S..............1038/1039 Critical Language Scholarship
Spanish Studies Abroad....................... 744
Sosnowski Language Resources.......... 910 CPI Spanish Immersion Costa Rica....... 545 Program.......................................... 1233

Tia Tula Spanish School...................... 1219 Center for Applied Linguistics.............. 522 International Association for Wayside Publishing............................... 839
Tom Alsops Creative Teaching Chinese In Focus................................... 916 Language Learning Technology..... 1347 World of Reading, Ltd........................... 814
Materials and Workshops............... 518 Confucius Institute U.S..............1038/1039 National COPILAS................................. 441
Trade Commission of Spain-ICEX Elite Culture Educational Company.... 1029 National Language Student/Teacher Exchange Pro
c/o STUDY IN SPAIN................423/426 EMC School........................................... 607 Resource Centers........................... 1333
CIEE....................................................... 538
Travel and Education............................. 927 Focus, an imprint of Hackett Northeast Conference on the Teaching
Cultural Vistas....................................... 328
Walking Tree Travel Smithsonian Publishing Company......................... 923 of Foreign Languages..................... 1328
German Academic Exchange Service
Student Adventures....................... 1217 Instituto Cervantes................................ 424 Organic World Language...................... 844
DAAD............................................... 327
WorldStrides....................................... 1446 Level Chinese...................................... 1027 Pearson................................................. 507
International Studies Abroad.............. 1444
Xperitas................................................. 922 Mandarin Matrix Limited.................... 1117 Qatar Foundation International............. 807
Japan National Tourism Organization
Yabla Inc................................................ 739 Mango Languages................................ 536 Santillana USA Publishing.................... 513
(JNTO).............................................. 225
National Language Resource Centers.1333 SchooLinguist...................................... 1229
KIE/Kintetsu International Travel.......... 224
Instructional Materials Northeast Conference on the Southern Conference on Language
Promtour/Forum Language
Teaching of Foreign Languages..... 1328 Teaching (SCOLT)........................... 1334
Academic Experiences Abroad............. 941 Experience...................................... 1209
PandaTree.com.................................... 1112 Summer Language Institute for French
American Classical League................... 937 Real China........................................... 1044
Ponddy Education Inc.......................... 1028 and Spanish Teachers...................... 749
Better Chinese...................................... 623 The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles..... 231
Qatar Foundation International............. 807 The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles..... 231
Cambridge University Press.................. 638 University for Foreigners
SANAKO, Inc......................................... 615 Tia Tula Spanish School...................... 1219
Cengage Learning................................. 107 of Siena (Italy).................................. 432
SANS Inc. Software and Network Tom Alsops Creative Teaching
Chinese In Focus................................... 916 WorldStrides....................................... 1446
Solutions.......................................... 413 Materials and Workshops............... 518
FilmArobics, Inc..................................... 717 Xperitas................................................. 922
SchooLinguist...................................... 1229 Travel and Education............................. 927
Fluency Matters.................................... 907
Senor Wooly........................................ 1011 Walking Tree Travel Smithsonian
Focus, an imprint of Hackett Study Abroad
Teachers Discovery............................. 1111 Student Adventures....................... 1217
Publishing Company......................... 923
The Resource Queue: Teacher WorldStrides....................................... 1446 A&O Hotels and Hostels
Klett USA Inc......................................... 326
Organization and Lesson Planner.. 1110 & Welcome Berlin Tours.................. 332
McGraw-Hill Education......................... 407
Tom Alsops Creative Teaching Reference Materials Academia Latinoamericana.................. 544
National Language Resource Centers.1333
Materials and Workshops............... 518 Academic Experiences Abroad............. 941
Olivia and Hill Press.............................. 913 Barrons Educational Series Inc............ 715
Transparent Language, Inc.................... 419 American Association of Teachers
PandaTree.com.................................... 1112 Command Performance Language
Yabla Inc................................................ 739 of Spanish and Portuguese
Pearson................................................. 507 Institute.......................................... 1107
(AATSP)............................................ 644
Real Language right away.................. 1422 Elite Culture Educational Company.... 1029
Professional Association CIEE....................................................... 538
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group....... 618 Olivia and Hill Press.............................. 913
CPI Spanish Immersion Costa Rica....... 545
Santillana USA Publishing.................... 513 American Association of Teachers of
Critical Language Scholarship
World of Reading, Ltd........................... 814 German (AATG)................................ 331 Scholarship/Grant Programs Program.......................................... 1233
Yale University Press............................ 622 American Association of Teachers of
Academia Latinoamericana.................. 544 EF International Language Centers....... 714
Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP).... 644
American Association of Teachers of Enforex.................................................. 825
Language/Learning Labs American Classical League................... 937
Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP).... 644 France Langue..................................... 1126
Carney, Sandoe & Associates............... 931
ASC ReLANpro...................................... 108 Critical Language Scholarship GATEway Study Abroad Programs........ 835
Central States Conference on the
Boomalang.......................................... 1318 Program.......................................... 1233 German Academic Exchange
Teaching of Foreign Languages..... 1344
Cengage Learning................................. 107 Cultural Vistas....................................... 328 Service DAAD............................... 327
International Association for Language
China Books........................................ 1144 German Academic Exchange Service IES Abroad............................................ 918
Learning Technology...................... 1347
Concordia Language Villages................ 315 DAAD............................................... 327 International Studies Abroad.............. 1444
Joint National Committee
Distribution HMH................................ 1134 KIE/Kintetsu International Travel.......... 224 Japan National Tourism
for Languages.................................. 848
EF Education First.................................. 716 Korea Foundation.................................. 528 Organization (JNTO)......................... 225
National COPILAS................................. 441
Enforex.................................................. 825 Qatar Foundation International............. 807 KIE/Kintetsu International Travel.......... 224
NNELL National Network for Early
Explorica LLC......................................... 115 The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles..... 231 Middlebury Language Schools............. 215
Language Learning......................... 1345
iFLYTEK CO., LTD................................. 1138 Tia Tula Spanish School...................... 1219 Minds Abroad....................................... 118
Northeast Conference on the
Kong & Park.......................................... 532 Xperitas................................................. 922 Real China........................................... 1044
Teaching of Foreign Languages..... 1328
Mango Languages................................ 536 SantAnna Institute............................... 438
Pacific Northwest Council
Minds Abroad....................................... 118 Software Technology Simon Bolivar Spanish School
for Languages (PNCFL)................... 1346
Ponddy Education Inc.......................... 1028 Ecuador............................................ 829
Southern Conference on Language ASC ReLANpro...................................... 108
Robotel Inc.......................................... 1007 Spanish Studies Abroad....................... 744
Teaching (SCOLT)........................... 1334 Avant Assessment................................ 539
Rosetta Stone....................................... 917 Summer Language Institute for
Boomalang.......................................... 1318
SANAKO, Inc......................................... 615 French and Spanish Teachers.......... 749
Professional Development BYU Independent Study........................ 645
SANS Inc. Software and Network The Language Flagship....................... 1235
Elite Culture Educational Company.... 1029
Solutions.......................................... 413 American Association of Teachers of Trade Commission of Spain-ICEX
McGraw-Hill Education......................... 407
SchooLinguist...................................... 1229 Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP).... 644 c/o STUDY IN SPAIN................423/426
Middlebury Interactive Languages....... 906
Stevens Learning Systems Inc............ 1140 Avant Assessment................................ 539 Travel and Education............................. 927
PandaTree.com.................................... 1112
Swift Education Systems, Inc............... 840 Center for Applied Linguistics.............. 522 University for Foreigners of Siena
Robotel Inc.......................................... 1007
Transparent Language, Inc.................... 419 Central States Conference on the (Italy)................................................ 432
Rosetta Stone....................................... 917
University for Foreigners of Siena Teaching of Foreign Languages..... 1344 Walking Tree Travel Smithsonian
SANAKO, Inc......................................... 615
(Italy)................................................ 432 Cheng & Tsui......................................... 414 Student Adventures....................... 1217
SANS Inc. Software and Network
CIEE....................................................... 538
Solutions.......................................... 413
Online Resources Cultural Vistas....................................... 328
SchooLinguist...................................... 1229 Teacher Education
EF Education First.................................. 716
Bablingua Spain.................................... 933 Swift Education Systems, Inc............... 840 Carney, Sandoe & Associates............... 931
Explorica LLC......................................... 115
Boomalang.......................................... 1318 The Resource Queue: Teacher Center for Applied Linguistics.............. 522
Fluency Matters.................................... 907
BYU Independent Study........................ 645 Organization and Lesson Planner.. 1110 Central States Conference on the
Instituto Cervantes................................ 424
Cengage Learning................................. 107 Transparent Language, Inc.................... 419 Teaching of Foreign Languages..... 1344

Command Performance Language Chinese In Focus................................... 916 Transparent Language, Inc.................... 419
Institute.......................................... 1107 Command Performance Language Wayside Publishing............................... 839
Concordia Language Villages................ 315 Institute.......................................... 1107 World of Reading, Ltd........................... 814
CPI Spanish Immersion Costa Rica....... 545 Confucius Institute U.S..............1038/1039 Yabla Inc................................................ 739
Fluency Matters.................................... 907 Distribution HMH................................ 1134 Yale University Press............................ 622
France Langue..................................... 1126 DJH Go2City.......................................... 333
Goethe-Institut...................................... 323 EMC School........................................... 607 Testing/Assessment
Master of Arts in Foreign Language FilmArobics, Inc..................................... 717
Avant Assessment................................ 539
Teaching (MAFLT) Michigan State Focus, an imprint of Hackett
Barrons Educational Series Inc............ 715
University....................................... 1312 Publishing Company......................... 923
Center for Applied Linguistics.............. 522
McGraw-Hill Education......................... 407 Goethe-Institut...................................... 323
iFLYTEK CO., LTD................................. 1138
Northeast Conference on the Teaching iFLYTEK CO., LTD................................. 1138
Instituto Cervantes................................ 424
of Foreign Languages..................... 1328 Klett USA Inc......................................... 326
Language Testing International, Inc...... 735
Organic World Language...................... 844 Kong & Park.......................................... 532
Level Chinese...................................... 1027
Qatar Foundation International............. 807 Mandarin Matrix Limited.................... 1117
SantAnna Institute............................... 438 National Language Resource
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Summer Language Institute for French and Centers........................................... 1333
Spanish Teachers............................. 749 Olivia and Hill Press.............................. 913 Resources
Travel and Education............................. 927 Ponddy Education Inc.......................... 1028 Bablingua Spain.................................... 933
Real Language right away.................. 1422 FilmArobics, Inc..................................... 717
Teaching Materials Senor Wooly........................................ 1011 Mango Languages................................ 536
Sosnowski Language Resources.......... 910 Senor Wooly........................................ 1011
American Classical League................... 937
Teachers Discovery............................. 1111 The Resource Queue: Teacher
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The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles..... 231 Organization and Lesson Planner.. 1110
Beijing Mandarin (H.K.)....................... 1032
The Resource Queue: Teacher World of Reading, Ltd........................... 814
Better Chinese...................................... 623
Organization and Lesson Planner.. 1110 Yabla Inc................................................ 739
Cambridge University Press.................. 638
Tom Alsops Creative Teaching
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Materials and Workshops............... 518
China Books........................................ 1144
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DO YOU HAVE THE CONVENTION MOBILE APP?

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or accessible via web browser, you will be able to access all kinds of information about
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A by page number Arnett, Carlee........................170 Belanger-Gonzales, Brown, Tanya...........................37 Cessna-Buscemi, Kevin...........55

Arnold, Betsy.........................143 MaryLee.............................75 Browning, Jaclyn..................169 Chalmers, Amy......................136
Abbate, Vera.........................145 Arnold, Chip..........................145 Bell, Keri..................................38 Brunow, Beate.......................166 Chalupa, Cynthia...........122, 152
Abbott, Annie................149, 168 Arnsperger, Levin....................68 Bell, Teresa....30, 47, 51, 76, 128 Bruns, Theresa......................165 Chamberlin, Julia....................61
Abbott, Marty..............9, 71, 126 Arribas, Ines............................46 Belluz, Sigrid...........................77 Bruun, Sara...........................137 Chambless, Krista.........102, 144
Abdelghany, Louissa Taha.......53 Ash, Rachel.......................57, 77 Benjamin, John.....................122 Bryant, Andrea..........61, 86, 159 Chan, Hsiu-Hsien....................54
Abell, Jacob..........................164 Avello, Mieko........................140 Benz, Emily............................146 Bryant, Renae........................108 Chang, Kevin...........................73
Abou-dib, Nawf.......................76 Avrick, Rachel..........................54 Benz, Judith............................69 Buckliew, Sarah....................151 Chang, Steve.........................117
Abrate, Jayne..................43, 110 Awada, Ghada.......................129 Bernhardt, Elizabeth..............133 Budarz, Sara..........................164 Chang, Tao-Hsing..................109
Achatz, Kurt...........................138 Ayari, Salah...........................167 Berroth, Erika..................58, 113 Burke, Brigid..........................164 Chang, Yifang........................117
Adair-Hauck, Bonnie...............28 Azama, Yo.........31, 91, 107, 116 Berry, Adoracin....................155 Bush, Kurstin...........................58 Changeux, Anne....................163
Adam-Lifante, Virginia............79 Aziz, Rana Abdul...................128 Berthet, Chantal....................136 Bushaala, Saad.....................139 Chao, Der-lin.........................148
Adams, Bryan........................168 Berver, Ana............................103 Bustamante, Carolina...........108 Chao, Fang-Yi........................142
Adams, Kathryn.......................38 B by page number Bessy, Marianne.....................61 Bustin, Amy...........................121 Chao, I-ting............................109
Adams, Mary Jo....................132 Beste, Diana............................98 Chao, Sara.............................141
Adamu, Ashley......................169 Bae, Sun-kwang....................146
Baerenfaenger, Olaf................85
Bilbao-Terreros, Gorka............96 C by page number Chapman, Misako.................161
Aguilera, Amelia...................164 Bissell, Jeffrey......................109 Charconnet, Jean..................142
Ahmad, Lameese..................132 Bai, Jianhua......................28, 65 Bjelland, Tamara...................133 Caballero-Garcia, Begona.....119 Charle, Maria..........................51
Akiyama, Yasuko.....................41 Baker, Kirsten........................112 Blad, Alessia.........................166 Cabrera Puche, Maria Jose....50 Chavoshan, Ida......................136
Al Ani, Sarab...........................42 Baker, Laurin............................47 Blasi, Virginia..........................50 Caceres, Erin.........................142 Cheatham, Rosalie..................95
Alexander, Alise....................112 Baker, Lottie............................62 Blouwolff, Rebecca...............159 Cadena, John..................75, 149 Chen, Carol............................134
Alexander, Marquita.............109 Baldwin, Leslie......................102 Blyth, Carl........................98, 144 Cadenillas, Mindy Euken......120 Chen, Chiuhung.....................109
Allen, Heather Willis..............71 Baldwin, Maria.....................125 Boland, Hal..................10, 58, 99 Cafiero, Deborah.....................38 Chen, Dongdong....................167
Allen, Rebecca........................52 Ballesteros, Veronica Bono, Mariana........................96 Cai, Lili..................................168 Chen, Franz..............................78
Almousily, Khaldoun.............103 Rodriguez.........................164 Borden, Rebecca...................149 Cai, Luoyi.........................43, 156 Chen, Guangyan....................142
Altanero, Timothy..................108 Ballestrini, Kevin.....................84 Borello, Genevieve.......9, 4748, Caillaud, Anne.........................57 Chen, Henny......................43, 64
Altstaedter, Laura Levi............79 Bancheri, Salvatore...............116 .................................100, 104 Calabretta-Sajder, Ryan....10, 93 Chen, Jianfei.........................129
Aly, Ann.................9, 32, 48, 160 Ba Nguyen, Thu.....................149 Borer, Alexandra..............44, 148 Caldari, Monica.......................42 Chen, Jiayi............................102
Aly, Reham............................164 Bankston, Mercedes.............134 Boring, Janet...........................59 Calkins, Patricia......................45 Chen, June..............................56
Amarillo, Lucy.......................123 Bao, Huihong.........................129 Bornholdt, Claudia................155 Callihan-Dingle, Debra.....84, 98, Chen, Kexin...........................167
Amling, Stacy..........................96 Bao, Yingling.........................162 Borzeka, Athena....................147 .........................................133 Chen, Litong............................43
Andersen, Erik.......................147 Barbe, Katharina...................145 Bostick, Dani.........................159 Calvin, Lisa............................137 Chen, Pei-chia.......................129
Anderson, Bill..........................40 Barber, Etsuko.........................63 Bostwick, Amy..............149, 158 Calvin, Trey....................9, 57, 64 Chen, Shu-chen.....................133
Anderson, Bryan......................50 Barkauskas-Goering, Bostwick, Sara................41, 158 Camacho, Lindsey.............66, 83 Chen, Tony.............................147
Anderson, Hope......................82 Karen....................66, 83, 130 Boumaza, Lynda....................157 Camp, Michael......................166 Chen, Xin...............................130
Anderson, Lara Lomicka.. 29, 160 Barone, Susan.......................103 Bourlatskaya, Maria..............131 Campbell, Christen..................82 Chen, Yan......................106, 136
Anderson, Sheri....................164 Barthold. Willi.........................86 Bowen, Todd....................57, 111 Campbell, Christine...........45, 52 Chen, Yea-Fen...................68, 73
Anderson, Stephanie......74, 112 Barthuly, Claudia...............56, 84 Bowles, Freddie......................67 Campbell, Jennifer................130 Cheng, Wei-Yi.......................167
Anderson, William.............5, 35, Bartlett, Sharon Meilahn........98 Bowman, Gregory.................156 Campbell, Joan.......................99 Chen-Lin, Shaoyuen........98, 109
.................................125, 141 Bartus, Michael.....................168 Boylan, Ryan...........................70 Campbell, Joy.........................98 Cherice Montgomery......74, 130
Anderson-Johnston, Meg.....113 Bates, Mark.............................45 Boyle, Amanda........................81 Canion, Mira.....................82, 98 Chernishenko, Olena.............131
Anderton, Amy......121, 145, 170 Batscha, Chris.......................104 Bradley, Courtney....................97 Cargile, Carrie.......................103 Chi, John.......................120, 126
Andrade, Alma......................113 Baumgartner, Karin.........87, 151 Brannen, Edris.......................121 Carlson, Tom............................76 Chiang, Janna.......................106
Angrist, Mira.........................168 Bazzani, Sandra.......................55 Brates, Vivian........................148 Carlson-Lombardi, Angela....112 Chiang, Mien-hwa..................82
Annegan, Heather Hendry......53 Beard, Courtney......................66 Brecht, Richard................71, 112 Carreira, Maria..........29, 38, 130 Chien, Cameron.....................166
Ansary, Mohamed.................147 Beauclair, Michelle.................95 Brent, Rika.............................128 Carson, Jennifer......................98 Chik, Claire................29, 38, 130
Ao, Qun.................................148 Becker, Angelika................61, 78 Bridges-Pereira, Laura............79 Carson, Susan.........................78 Childress, Kirby.......................40
Apgar, Richard.......................112 Becker, Anthony......................94 Britland, Joanne......................51 Carvajal, Irene.......................148 Childs, Lily.............................151
Aponte, Rebekah.....................55 Becker, Claudia........................47 Bronkie, Jacqueline..............168 Casas Roig, Robert................47 Chinen, Kiyomi........................52
Aranda, Jennifer.......56, 75, 149 Becker, Shannon......................92 Brooks, Catherine..................164 Caspari, Martina.....................99 Cho, Myounghee.....................41
Arispe, Kelly..........................131 Behm, Angelean............110, 158 Brown, Alan..........................163 Castaneda, Martha...............120 Choi, Bumyong........................79
Armbrust, Heike....................114 Behney, Jennifer...........115, 146 Brown, Pamela......................120 Castro, Dulce De...................143 Choi, Jun.................................93
Arndt, Marcia........................112 Behnke, Alesia......................163 Brown, Shelli.........................159 Ceo-DiFrancesco, Diane..........55 Choi, Sujeong..........................79

INDEX OF PRESENTERS
Chou, Chih-ping....................142 Curtis, Jessie..........................64 Du, Wen-Hua.........................162 Finley, Sarah..........................130 German, Nereyda..............44, 81
Chou, Hwalin...........................94 Cutillas, Angeles Rodriguez....55 Dubinina, Irina.......................126 Fischer, Sylvia..........................99 Gettler, Mandy........................98
Chou, Peijen............................64 Cutshall, Sandy.......................67 Dubravac, Stayc................41, 76 Fisher, Benjamin....................132 Ghanem, Carla......................146
Chou, Shu-Ping......................109 Dubreil, Sebastien............30, 66 Fisk, Justin....................144, 157 Giber, Mishi...........................115
Chou, Yi Hua..........................141 D by page number Ducar, Cynthia.........................94 Fitzgerald, Nick.....................104 Gilbert, Vera..........................125
Chuang, Hui-Ya.....................128 Ducate, Lara............................51 Fitzpatrick, Jamie....................80 Gilbert, Victoria.......................45
Chuang, WenChang..............147 Damari, Rebecca.............64, 112 Dudney, Grazyna.....................84 Fitzpatrick, Zachary...............165 Gil-Garcia, Caliz....................142
Chung, Hsiu-feng..................136 Damron, Julie........................141 Duff, Georgina.......................111 Fletcher, Clarissa Adams............. Gillett, Kristin........................160
Cividanes, Ame.....................158 Daniel, Bethany...............74, 130 Duncan, Catherine Knight.......99 ...................................91, 116 Gilliland, Christina..................77
Clarc, Laurie............................82 Daniel, Sandra........................64 Duncan, Gregory...............30, 44 Fletcher-Broucek, Kelsey.......158 Giorgini-Althoen, Silvia...........71
Clark, Meredith.....................145 Danielou, Catherine F......43, 166 Dunlap, Carolyn.....................106 Ford, Andrea....................56, 118 Girons, Alba............................62
Classen, Albrecht....................69 Daradics, Christopher...........121 Duperron, Lucile....................129 Forester, Lee..........................124 Giudice, Maria......................168
Claus-Nix, Michaela.............151 Davenport, Jason..................109 Dupont, Silvia..........................71 Forlano, Andrew....................144 Giupponi, Luca................68, 159
Clay, Amy..............................150 Davenport, Stephanie...........114 Dutra, Aparecida de Fatima Forrest, Linda..........................96 Giusto, Dennis.......................131
Clementi, Donna..............27, 56, Davidheiser, James...............152 Cordeiro..............................43 Fortney, James......................107 Glisan, Eileen..........................28
.......................8889, 92, 118 Davidson, Dan...................71, 91 Dutra, Paulo............................43 Foss, Julie.............................141 Glosson, Julie.......................102
Cleveland, Crystal Brim...........45 Davidson, Kelly Duval, Marion.........................54 Foster, Catherine...................159 Glowacka, Paulina................157
Clifford, Joan..........................38 Frances.....................121, 136 Fox, Rebecca...................30, 125 Gluzman, Sebastian..............165
Clifford, Ray............................57 Davin, Kristin...........................46
Davis, Robert...........................96
E by page number Frazier-Rath, Emily................159 Glynn, Cassandra..............82, 89
Clivaz, Denise..........................37 Frei, Christina..................87, 122 Goll, Jessica..........................159
Clorinda Donato......................41 Davis, Susann.......9, 35, 46, 141 Ebisuzaki, Denise....................52 Fujioka-ito, Noriko...................83 Gomez, Aleida.......................112
Cobe, Mara.........10, 46, 98, 150 Davis, William.................67, 131 Eckendorf, Jan Patrick............69 Fukada, Atsushi...............72, 163 Gomez, Jill........................58, 65
Cochran, Courtney...................77 Davis-Wiley, Patricia.....102, 112 Eda, Sanae............................161 Fukuda, Makiko.......................80 Gonglewski, Margaret..........133
Coda, James...........................80 Dawson, Desa.............5, 40, 126 Egnatz, Linda....................29, 46, Fulkerson, Gregory..................46 Gonzales, Noriko...................116
Cogard, Karl..............54, 73, 142 Dayam, Abella-Padron...........79 .............................67, 91, 140 Fullard, Katja.........................160 Gonzalez, Rosa......................165
Coleman, Nicole....................125 Decker, Nancy.......................134 Eichmanns, Gabriele.............113 Fuller, Marybeth......................72 Gonzalez, Suronda..................67
Collazo, William....................146 Defazio, Jenna......................166 Eick, David...............................57 Fulton-Archer, Lynn.........46, 142 Goodlett, Theresa.................165
Collier, Amy.............................67 Delfini, Cinzia........................128 Eikel-Pohen, Monika.............170 Funk, Alex................................72 Goodspeed, Lauren...............118
Colling, Lindsey.......59, 105, 124 Delfino, Kristi........................158 Elinson, Alexander..................93 Furline, Pamela.....................111 Goren, Shiri.............................42
Comsa, Maria........................166 Delfosse, Pam.......................168 Elliott, Anna..........................168 Furry, Nina.............................143 Gorman, Martha......................67
Cone, Candace......................157 DellAnna, Antonella...............41 Ellis, Devon.............................84 Fusco, Maria.........................116 Gormley, Kevin......................115
Conner, John...........................69 Dellinger, Mary Ann................46 Elnaili, Safa...........................139 Fykes, Kelly...................164, 168 Gossett, Nicholas..................142
Conroy, Kelly...........................98 DeMado, John........................70 Elola, Idoia............................126 Gossett, Priscilla...............44, 81
Conroy, Melanie......................43 Dengub, Evgeny......................67
Denie-Higney, Laurence..........65
Engel, Indira..........................102
Ennis, Kyle.............................134
G by page number Goulah, Pauline.......................67
Cook, Katie..............................70 Gover, Carla...........................158
Coon, DeAnna.......................115 De Picciotto, Robert..............136 Ennis, Maury.........................134 Gaab, Carol.......................35, 96 Grady, Patrick........................144
Cooper, Katherine..................132 DeRosa-Davis, Trixi.................55 Enriquez Arana, Eddy............170 Gadson, Antoinette.................50 Graham, Leah.........9, 32, 36, 45,
Cooper, Steven........................70 Dettinger, Mike.......................85 Erickson, Katie........................44 Gagum, Kyung Lee..................69 ...........................59, 134, 138
Copeland, Rebecca...............134 Dettling, Matthias...................69 Esa, Mohamed................58, 121 Gaillot, Nathalie......................58 Graham, Tomoko...................107
Corbin, Natalie......................122 DEugenio, Daniela.................63 Espitia, Deborah......59, 105, 151 Gallagher, Elizabeth..............113 Grahn, Leslie..............30, 8889,
Corda, Giorgio.........................71 Deveaux, Sara.........................82 Esquivias, Chantal...........64, 107 Gallagher, Martha.................142 .....................................92, 98
Cornelius, Crista......................51 Diao, Wenhao.................74, 117 Esterline, Dirk..........................69 Gallagher, Yong.....................137 Granda, Carmen....................103
Cornwall, Fatima.....................97 Dias, Rejane..........................149 Ettzevoglou, Nathalie..............84 Gallmeier, Maria...................113 Grangier, Claude....................124
Coropceanu, Lilia....................68 Diaz, Katharine......................113 Evans, Ashley..................38, 108 Galue, Lilibeth.........................75 Granville, Paris........................43
Corral Greely, Margaret........121 DiBiase-Lubrano, Mary Jo....108 Evans, Cynthia.........................67 Gama, Eric.............................131 Greenfield, Jessica.................43
Corretjer, Olga Ivonne.......44, 64 Dieckman, Sandra...................47 Ganeshan, Ashwini...............148 Greer, Valerie........................144
Corso, Sandro........................116 Dieter, Gisela.........................102 F by page number Gao, Jian.................................45 Gregory, Eugene....................142
Coss, Matthew......................122 Dietrich, Maiheng...................65 Gao, Yan................................145 Griffin, Katrina.......................118
Dieu-Porter, Nathalie......54, 102 Fabbian, Chiara.....................126 Garcia, Christina...................164
Costabile-Heming, Facer, Betty............................136 Griffin, Michael.....................114
Carol Anne.......................146 Dillon, Michael......................147 Garcia, Liset Cruz..................161 Griggs, Brian.........................141
DiMeo, David..........................72 Fadda-Ginski, Fabiola............142 Garcia, Paul...........................112
Costea, Ruby.........................147 Faerber-Ovaska, Rachel........115 Grim, Frederique.....................62
Cothrun, Keith...................58, 69 Dimitrieska, Vesna................107 Garcia, Sandy....................35, 61 Grober, Carolina......................63
Dindoyal, Vera.......................152 Fan, Rui...................................59 Garcia-Holmes, Katherine.....132
Cottrell, Sara-Elizabeth..........46, Fasciano, Helga.................9, 110 Groenewold, Melissa............163
...........................75, 115, 143 Ding, Yijun.............................109 Garca-Reyes, Mishael..........163 Grosser, Jodi.........................158
Di Pietro, Antonietta.........62, 71 Fava, Matilde..........................52 Garca Salinero, Alberto.........53
Cowell, Glynis.......................143 Fays, Helene De....................143 Guarino, Maria........................83
Cox, Karen.............................170 DiPillo, Pat.............................165 Gardner, Angela....................120 Guerra, Daniela Zappador.....140
Di Vito, Nadine OConnor......124 Fazenbaker, Chris..................119 Garner, Lisa.............................83
Cox, Troy............................57, 65 Febraio Parma, Alan......121, 140 Guerwane, Lhousseine...72, 136
Coxon, Michael.......................66 Djavadghazaryans, Angineh...77 Garrett-Rucks, Paula.........76, 95 Guhl, Regina..........................166
Dolce, Frank............................40 Fegely, Kathy...................77, 134 Gasigitamrong, Jenjit...........149
Crane, Cori............................122 Feldhaus, Julia......................170 Gunter, Ann Marie...................55
Crawford-Dixon, Lori.............112 Dolgova, Irina........................149 Gass, Susan............................71 Guntersdorfer, Ivett.................68
Donato, Richard.........28, 8889, Feng, Ying..............................109 Gates, Gwen.........................115
Creamer, Melissa....................44 Fenton, Bryanna......................79 Guo, Rui.................................167
Crepon, Pascale..............44, 160 .........................................167 Gatti, Alberta..................54, 130 Gussis, James.......................106
Donovan, Anne.. 60, 92, 120, 126 Ferguson, Kelly................98, 111 Gaugler, Kevin.......................112
Criser, Regine..........................47 Fernandez, Bethzaida............161 Gutierrez, Claudia Sanchez...126
Cropper, Corry..........................84 Douglas, Masako..................128 Geerlings, Georgia..................64 Gutirrez Miguel, Csar..........42
Dowd, Janice..........42, 109, 134 Fernandez, Loretta................128 Geisel, Noah..............16, 53, 78,
Cuadra, Carlos.........................43 Fernandez-Plaski, Nitza.........163
Culbertson, Gabriel...............147 Drew, Bethanie.....................130 ...........................91, 110, 116
Drewelow, Isabelle.................43 Fields, Carol..........................163 Geng, Ziyi................................53
Cummings, Amanda..............110 Figueroa, Samuel..................110
Curran, Mary...........................64 Dronjic, Vedran........................93 George-Hirons, Amy................66
Filippi, Alessio.......................107

INDEX OF PRESENTERS
H by page number Hitz, Cynthia..........................111 Jennemann, Paul....................52 King, Nicholas.........................51 Lee, Julia...............................156
Hlas, Anne Cummings.............98 Jeon, Molly.............................71 Kinsey, Natalie......................119 Lee, Kuangchi................120, 136
Hackbarth, Viktoria................164 Hobgood, Bobby.........16, 53, 60, Jewett, Katharine...................98 Kissau, Scott.........................139 Lee, Lucy.........42, 109, 117, 134
Hacking, Jane.................71, 145 ...................................77, 139 Ji, Fang....................................61 Kisselev, Oleysa....................126 Lee, Sheila..............................47
Haddenbrock, Heike................77 Hodajaev, Malik....................125 Jia, Baocai..............................64 Kiuchi-Fagerness, Atsuko.......93 Lee, Tai-Jung.........................142
Haden, Rebecca......................99 Hodgdon, Cindi......................160 Jiang, Hong.............................74 Klassen, Rebecca..................168 Lee, Yonghun.........................106
Hagen, Alexandra...........99, 113 Hodgson, Jennifer...................58 Jiang, Pengpeng.....................64 Knapp, Nieves.........................65 Lee-Ellis, Sunyoung.......110, 157
Haileselassie, Azeb...............166 Hoecherl-Alden, Jiang, Song...........................109 Knight, Stephanie.....46, 85, 121 Lee-Smith, Angela..................42
Halemba, Martha....................46 Gisela.........................68, 132 Jin, Hong Gang.....................118 Knisely, Kris...........................139 Lehner, Natascha..................114
Hall, Effie.................................65 Hoefel, Ute............................122 Jin, Ying........12, 34, 73, 82, 130 Knoerr, Lenna..........................86 Leishman, Clay......................150
Hall, Elizabeth Berglund........124 Hogan, Jodie.........................120 Jochum, Chris.................56, 118 Knouse, Stephanie..................61 Leite, Jamie..........................151
Hall, Mark.......................90, 124 Hojnacki, Susan......................58 Johnson, Stacey Margarita Kobayashi, Kumi...................140 Leloup, Jean..........................143
Halverson, Rachel.................146 Holden, Danielle...................102 ...................................45, 164 Koch, Arne.............................112 Lenord, Amy............................85
Hammad, Mahbuba..............116 Hollen, Carol.........................170 Jones, Barbara..................37, 48 Koch, Julia............................169 Leskowski, Virginia.................99
Hammadou Sullivan, Joann....76 Holmes, Bonnie.......................82 Jones, Gale...........................120 Koch, Mercedes..............77, 130 Leveen, Steve..................42, 126
Hammami, Nabila...................76 Holmquist, Alysha.........151, 165 Jones, Norah.............51, 60, 143 Koda, Keiko.............................72 Levine, Glenn..................56, 133
Hmmerling, Kerstin...............86 Holst-Knudsen, Heidi............148 Jones, Sabine Marina...........146 Kojima,Takuya.........................52 Li, Huan.................................156
Han, Hyunjoo...........................84 Hong, Jia-Fei.........................109 Jordan, Senor..........................69 Kojo Hakam, David..................97 Li, Noriyasu.............................80
Han, Zhihong (Anna), 81 Hong, Wei.............................163 Jourdain, Sarah.....................106 Kolenich, Peter......................136 Li, Qi........................................95
Hanai, Yoshiro.......................138 Hoogenboom, Tomoko.....41, 106 Ju, Hee....................................63 Kong, Kaishan.......................117 Li, Shuai................................148
Haney, Katie..........................119 Hope, Sandrine.....................144 Kong, Xiang...........................151 Li, Xiaoshi................................95
Hao, Bo..................................148 Hopp, Phyllis.........................106 K by page number Kou, Xiaojing...................62, 125 Li, Yan....................................157
Hao, Ji.....................................54 Hopper, Jim...........................104 Kowalczyk, Amy....................169 Li, Yanting...............................95
Harada, Tetsuo......................161 Horikoshi, Yasutomo.............128 Kagan, Olga.....................38, 130 Koxholt, Julia........................165 Li, Yingjie...............................157
Haraway, Dana........................97 Hosoi, Junko...........................93 Kahn, Brigitte........................159 Kraemer, Angelika...68, 159, 165 Li, Yu........................................68
Harms, Viktoria........................77 Houston, Danmei..................141 Kaiser, Kathrin.........................56 Kraemer, Katie.......................112 Li, Zhiqiang......................82, 129
Harrington, Stasie...................46 Houston, Saori........................72 Kajikawa, Akiko....................104 Kraniski, Michael............64, 156 Liang, Hsin-hsin......................82
Harris, Kimberly....................165 Howard, Heather...........109, 117 Kaliambou, Maria...................72 Kregar, Sandra.......................137 Liang, Min-Min...............54, 156
Harris, Lisa......................96, 142 Howards, Alyssa...................159 Kallin, Britta............................68 Kreitinger, Brooke..................146 Liang, Xia..............................129
Hart, Ellen.....................103, 128 Hoye, Amber.....................85, 97 Kalyanov, Artem....................167 Kroek, Aliza Atkin..................159 Liao, Jianling...........................95
Hartwell, Rachel.....................99 Hromalik, Christopher.............94 Kamimura, Minako................166 Kronenberg, Felix..................112 Lien, Luyi.........................42, 109
Harvey, Jenna.........................83 Hsieh, Chi-Ju.........................162 Kaminski, Natalie..................145 Krosl, Magali...........................79 Lien, Yujen...............................78
Harvey, Robin..........................53 Hsieh, Shianguu....................132 Kanefsky, Matthew...............164 Krueger, John........................158 Lienau, Jane..........................105
Harvey, Sabine......................165 Hsu, Hsiya.............................141 Kang, Sanghee........................79 Kuo, Hsiulien.........................162 Lilley, Lisa, see Ritter, Lisa Lilley
Harward, Michle...................64 Hsu, I-Ling.............................151 Kanner, Erin...........................151 Kurash, Jaclyn.........................77 Lin, Chiao-Li............................61
Hashem, Iman.........................84 Hu, Bing Ying.........................148 Kaplan, Carolyn.......................64 Kuriyama, Keiko......................71 Lin, Jia...................................156
Hashiba, Erica.......................166 Hu, Wenze...............................74 Kartchner, Eric.......................123 Kutner, Paul...........................163 Lin, Shwufen.........................136
Hassan, Wafa........................140 Hu, Xiaoyan.............................65 Kashuba, Mary Helen.....43, 149 Kuwana, Tomoki....................140 Lin, Yu-Lan.............................117
Havas, Linda..........................149 Hu, Ying.................................129 Kasraeian, Shirin...................138 Kwoh, Stella..........................157 Lindner, Gitti............................79
Hawkins, Martha Ann.............97 Hua, Yuanhao..................98, 167 Kataoka, Hiroko.....................128 Lindseth, Martina............47, 149
Hayles, Elisabeth....................68 Huang, Nansong.....................74 Kathrin Frenzel......................152
Katradis, Maria.................44, 72
L by page number Lindstrom, Sarah.............74, 117
He, Baozhang....................10, 74 Huang, Teh-yi..........................94 Linnell, Richard.....................143
He, Wayne...............................65 Huang, Yi-Tzu........................162 Katsuta, Hiroko.......................41 LaFon, Dawn...................70, 154 Lipps, Katherine......................75
He, Xin...................................117 Huang, Yuhan........................167 Kaupp, Steffen........................99 Lafond-Paquin, Janel..............80 Liu, Fan..................................129
He, Yunjuan...........................117 Huff, Dierdre.........................164 Kawaguchi, Mariko.................63 LaFountain, Pascale................77 Liu, Hai....................................54
Heaton, Debra.........................46 Huhn, Christina.....................161 Kawano, Rikiya.......................45 Lai, Shu-Mei............................42 Liu, Hsuan-Ying.......................74
Heflin, Kayla............................38 Huizenga, Clarisa Kearney, Erin........16, 3536, 69, Lair, Anne................................64 Liu, Jennifer Lichia................118
Heidt, Irene...........................133 Capone.....................106, 136 .................................114, 134 Lake, Elizabeth........................74 Liu, Jie...............................73, 95
Heineke, Amy..........................46 Hunkemoeller, Erin................169 Kelley, Becky.........................169 Lalande II, John.....................152 Liu, Jin.....................................82
Hellebrandt, Josef................149 Huo, Mengmeng...................102 Kelly, Caroline.................35, 106 Lamb, Terry..............................76 Liu, Jincheng.........................142
Heller, Willard.........................46 Kelly, Kimberly......................156 Lambert, Yensen.....................66 Liu, Lening.............................129
Hemingway, Joel....................84 I by page number
Kennedy, Jennifer...................56
Kennedy, Lea Graner...................
Lander, Steven.................57, 111
Landers, Elizabeth.................146
Liu, Rachel Yu..........................73
Henderson, Arlene Holmes...115 Liu, Xianquan........................129
Henriquez, Michele...............150 Ibarra, Ren...........................137 .............................83, 96, 121 Landes-Lee, Jill.......................74 Liu, Ying...................................43
Henson, Leah....................58, 65 Imaizumi, Ikuno.....................128 Ketcham, Eric..........................72 Landfester, Petra...................133 Liu, Yiwen................................73
Heranic, Tracy........................169 Inada, Minori.........................102 Ketner, Jay..............................96 Landier, Mathilde..................117 Liu, Zoey..........................73, 130
Herlands, Jason......................63 Ingersoll, Richard................5, 40 Khan, Taimur...........................50 Lange, Kristin..........................47 Lo, Weihsuan........................109
Herman, Eric..........................131 Isabelli, Christina............61, 106 Kim, Binna...............................79 Lanphere, Christine...........91, 93 Locke, Brandon......................132
Hernandez, Todd....................112 Iturralde, Camilla....................75 Kim, Jee In........................41, 94 Lantolf, James........................56 Loco, Profe..............................69
Hernandez Cobo, Jesus........163 Ivliyeva, Irina...........................38 Kim, Jieun...............................63 Larson, Karin...........................98 Long, Sheri......................95, 143
Hernandez-Lopez, Kim, Sangbok..........................97 Larson, Naomi.......................147 Longwell, Jeff.......................168
Jean Mari.........................165 J by page number Kim, Sung................................63 Lavin, Erin..............................119 Looney, Dennis........................45
Hershberger, Robert..............163 Kim, Taewoong........................94 Lean, Sally.......................44, 150 Lopez, Sylvia.........................146
Jacobsen-McLean, Nadine...106 Kim, YouJin.............................79 Lechner, Heidi..................45, 143
Higure, Yasuharu...................156 Lord, Gillian...............29, 62, 160
Jaekel, Nils.............................51 Kim, Yunjung...........................41 Ledgerwood, Mikle...............109
Hill, Sean...............................141 Lorenz, Alexander.................170
Jago, Martine.......................160 Kincaid, Janice......................159 Lee, Chihjen............................65
Himmelsbach, Teresa..............55 Lorenzo, Alicia.......................157
Jahner, David..................62, 112 Kindt, Michelle......................121 Lee, Christelle Palpacuer........64
Hines-Gaither, Krishauna........53 Love, Stephanie......................93
Jannotta, Anthony..................77 King, Andreanne...................165 Lee, Inhye................................41
Hintz, Saskia.........................133 Lovejoy, Kelly........................164
Jansma, Kimberly.............65, 78

INDEX OF PRESENTERS
Loveland, Hope.....................132 Matchett, Elizabeth.................61 Mondloch, Barbara...............121 Nuessel, Frank................63, 143 Petersen, Ying.........................82
Loveless, Sarah.......................46 Mathieu, Lionel.....................145 Monk, James........9, 32, 78, 124 Nunez, Alfonso De Torres.......46 Petrashova, Tamara.................94
Lovik, Thomas.........................77 Matsubara, Fukumi...............137 Montera, Chiara....................128 Nyikos, Martha.....................107 Pettes-Guikema, Janel............57
Lowe, Lacey............................67 Matsui, Hisae........................166 Montesano, Ronald...............159 Pfeiffer, Peter........................152
Lowe, Pardee..........................57 Matsunaga, Yumiko................97 Moon, Jewoong....................136 O by page number Pfeil, Andrea.........................169
Loyd, Will................................59 Mattavelli, Sara......................41 Moore, Ann...........................161 Pfrehm, James................90, 124
Lu, Shengjie............................53 Mau, Brandee.........................46 Moore, Viviane De Souza ODonnell, Mary......................97 Philipp, Douglas........68, 87, 121
Lu, Xi.....................................136 Mauricio, Christina...............163 Klen Alves........................140 Oh, Bomi..................................79 Phillips, June.....................30, 76
Lu, Xiaobo.............................156 Maxim, Hiram...................56, 68 Morales, Juan Carlos..............46 Okraski, Cornelia...................132 Picicci, Chris............................93
Lucas, Peggy.........................114 May-Chu, Karolina..................58 Morehead, Kristopher.............68 Okubo, Noriko.......................107 Piemontese, Luisa...................55
Ludanyi, Renate......................77 McAlpine, Dave......................30 Moreira, Maria......................139 Olah, Michelle.......................121 Pietralunga, Mark...................71
Lundgaard, Greta.......16, 29, 36, McCabe, Marta.......................72 Moreno, Robert.....................131 Olbricht, Barbara...................122 Pitti, Christine.........................81
................47, 59, 62, 74, 104, McClees, Ernest....................155 Morewedge, Rosmarie...77, 159 Oleksak, Rita...................57, 141 Piwek, Sigurd........................145
.........................121, 123, 141 McCool, Lori............................47 Morgan, William...................151 Oliva, Cedric Joseph...............41 Placido, Kristy...................35, 96
Luo, Qian.................................95 McCoy, Heather....................167 Mori, Yuta................................51 Olivares, Yesenia...............9, 32, Plonsky, Luke.....................76, 81
Lupisan, Michelle....................80 McElderry, Dan......................168 Morrel, Josh..........................148 ...................................50, 138 Polk, Randi..............................38
Lutz, Nathan............................57 McFadden, Patrick................155 Morris, Carrie..........................96 Olivieri, Susan.........................62 Pope, Jennifer.......................156
Lykens, Jillian................133, 165 McFarland, Jon.......................97 Morris, Daniel.......................111 Olovson, Brian.........................79 Porter, Abby.............................55
Lyman-Hager, Mary.................81 McGee, Laura..........................99 Morrison, Rocio.....................120 ONeill, Errol............................92 Poth, Rachelle.......................131
Lynn, Cherokee........................61 McGuffey, Candace.................54 Mosca, Annalisa...................126 ONeill, Teresa.........................54 Potter, Rose.....................99, 143
Lynn, Claudia.........................131 McKeeman, Leah....................67 Moser, Kelly..................102, 112 Oppewal, Anneke..................119 Pra, Daniela Dal....................161
McManus, Kevin.....................56 Motyl-Mudretzkyj, Irene.......160 Orlando, Michael....................66 Preston, Kailey......................166
M by page number Mearns, Sally........................118 Mroz, Aurore...........................54 Orr, Anita...............................148
Orsatti, Silvina........................92
Preusse-Burr, Beatrix.........53, 75
Mehta, Yufen Lee....................54 Mu, Bing..................................43 Price, Marian.........................103
Ma, Sherry..............................83 Meindl, Joerg........................170 Mueller, Carolin...............77, 113 Ortiz, Cristina..........................55 Pruente, Rebecca..................150
MacDonald, Judson................44 Mekonen, Christina...............165 Mueller, Christina-Marie.......110 Osman, Hazem......................161 Pruvost, Valerie.....................143
Mack, Sara............................112 Melkonian, Mimi.....................80 Mullay, Amy..........................112 Ostrau, Nicolay.....................102 Puente, Maria Garcia..............55
Mackey, Alison........................81 Mello, Melanie.....................151 Murphy-Judy, Kathryn...........128 Ousselin, Catherine..........12, 34, Pugh, Kate.............................157
Madel, Richard......................119 Memoli, Francesca Murray, Jill Allen....................57 ...............................69, 83, 96 Puhala, Natalie.....................169
Madison, James.....................80 Romana............................161 Musanovic, Emina...................47 Oviatt, Kristen.........................47
Madruga, Elaine Vilar.............79 Menke, Mandy..............112, 169 Oviedo-Loredo, Blanca............67
Q by page number
Magee, Karina......................121
Mahajan, Gyanam.................149
Mercado, Wendy...................144 N by page number
Owens, Ruth..........................150
Qian, Zhiying...........................97
Merfeld-Langston, Audra........98
Malakaj, Ervin.........................47 Merino, Adriana......................96 Naaman, Mara........................45 P by page number Qiao, Zhenlin.........................136
Malchow, Timothy.................132 Merolla, Carmela..................155 Naditz, Nicole............28, 46, 65, Qin, Xizhen......................43, 117
Malky, Rula..................9, 32, 48, ...................................91, 140 Padilla, Amado......................118 Qiu, Ping................................167
Merrill, Jason..........................67 Paesani, Kate................118, 169
.................................122, 160 Merritt, Adrienne..................151 Nagai, Ayako...........................63 Qualtere, Camille..................151
Malone, Margaret........9, 68, 71, Nagai, Ruiko..........................140 Page, Deborah.................44, 122 Quinlan, Jennifer..............47, 84
Merschel, Lisa.......................119 Pmies, Susanna...................141
...........................98, 107, 144 Metzler, Earl............................72 Nagano, Tomonori.............72, 93 Quintero, Alicia.....................119
Mana, Mouna.......................156 Nagle, Charles........................74 Pandya, Sonal.......................111
Miano, Alice..........................148
Manni, Maria........................106 Miao, Yu..................................51 Nassinhack, Deise.............9, 32, Papa, Erin................................63
Pardo-Ballester, Cristina.......107
R by page number
Manning, Catherine..............125 Michaels, Judith.....................67 ...........................59, 122, 134
Mantero, Miguel.....................70 Neal, Heather........................111 Paredes, Liliana.....................119 Rallings, Yasuko....................103
Michail, Ismini........................72 Park, Ellen...............................63 Ramirez, Carolina..........164, 168
Maranzana, Stefano.............128 Mignot, Charles......................79 Neary-Sundquist, Colleen.....163
Marques-Pascual, Laura.......107 Negrisanu, Raluca...................99 Park, Steven..........................141 Ramonda, Kris.......................115
Miguel, Nausica Parker, Kara...............52, 60, 100 Ramos-Sollai, Silvia..............140
Marsden, Emma......................81 Marcos.....................126, 163 Nekrasova-Beker, Tatiana.......94
Marshall, Camelot.9, 32, 59, 114, Nelson, Erika.........................159 Parodi, Joseph......................137 Ramsey, Laurie......................136
Mijalski, Maryse.....................70 Pascual y Cabo, Diego..........107 Randolph, Linwood.................45
160 Mikhaylova, Anna.................110 Nelson, Maria Grazia
Marshall, Renee....................111 De Angelis........................155 Patel, Tapan.....................57, 111 Rankin, James.......................139
Mikulski, Ariana....................126 Patrick, Miriam........................77 Rankin, Rebekah.....................80
Marsh-Soloway, Michael......133 Miles, Helene Rassias..........105 Nerenz, Anne............76, 95, 144
Martel, Jason........................115 Neubauer, Diane.....................94 Patrick, Robert.........................77 Rathunde, Leslie...................148
Miller, Alyssia.........................82 Pearl, Erin................................97 Raycraft, Mary Beth........54, 102
Martin, Cynthia.........27, 99, 149 Miller, Cynthia.......................169 Newman, Britton...................166
Martin, Ines...........................170 Nguyen, Thu Ba.....................149 Pearsall, Mark.........................84 Raymond, Aude.......................74
Miller, Lauren..........................42 Pearson, Benjamin................110 Read, Kirk..............................157
Martin, Jana.........................125 Mills, Nicole..........................150 Nguyen, Thao........................162
Martin, Katherine....................80 Nibert, Holly..........................168 Pearson, Joseph....................117 Redmond, Mary Lynn......87, 110
Mindek, Renee........................40 Pearson, Magda Novelli.......140 Rega, Matt........................55, 81
Martin, Michelle...................136 Minematsu, Nobuaki......72, 156 Nichols, William.............96, 144
Martinez, Glenn....................147 Nicola, Michelle......................83 Peart, Silvia...........102, 137, 146 Regalla, Michele...................157
Mio Nishimura........................80 Pechulis, Bonnie....................132 Reibel, Anthony.....................144
Martinez, Ligia........................42 Mir, Montserrat.....................107 Niekerk, Carl.........................165
Martinez, Reina.....................111 Nielsen, Bayard.......................75 Peckenpaugh, Kacy...........47, 68 Reisinger, Deborah....67, 71, 167
Mita, Ayumi...........................102 Peckham, Robert...................109 Reitz, Luyun...........................156
Martinkari, Leeni...................152 Mitchell, Jeffrey...................137 Ning, Cyndy.....................57, 108
Martinson, Karina.............44, 81 Nissler, Paul....................85, 133 Peker, Hilal............................157 Rekhter, Natalia....................107
Miyamoto, Mayu.....................72 Peng, Ke................................109 Rendon, Amy...........................81
Martz, Brett...........................152 Mizoguchi, Ai..........................93 Niu, Mina................................81
Mascio, Michael...................167 Noble, Cinzia...........................52 Pereira, Kelly Lowther.............42 Renn, Jennifer.......................115
Mocon, Kira...........................110 Prez Belda, Alejandro..........108 Repel, Elfie............................110
Masel, Frank.........................158 Moctezuma-Baker, Anne.......168 Nordvold, Kristin.....................42
Masel, Katrina......................158 Norquist, Shannon..................75 Perez-Gironez, Ana..................79 Rey, Christiane........................74
Moeller, Aleidine.....................76 Perez-Reyes, Beatriz.............163 Rey Agudo, Roberto..............120
Mason, George.......................44 Mohring, Jupp.........................85 Northrup, Katherine..............132
Master, Jonathan....................76 Nouri, Mohamed...................139 Perrella, JeanMarie................62 Rhodes, Nancy........................61
Moisan, Valentin.....................73 Person, Dawn........................108 Rhodes, Rosalyn....................131
Masuyama, Kazue.................140 Mol, Debra........................61, 78 Novella, Miguel....................108
Perugini, Dorie........10, 110, 117 Richards, Kari................149, 158

INDEX OF PRESENTERS
Richardson, Diane.................152 S by page number Shea, Jane............................144 Steverman, Sarah.................130 Theobald, Anne...............90, 124
Rifkin, Benjamin......................68 Sheffer, Amanda.....................58 Stewart, George......................56 Thielmann, Cristiana...............80
Riggs, Reed.....................94, 109 Sacco, Elizabeth......................84 Sheibany, Salwa...................145 Stewart, Ken...........................28 Thomas, Kaitlin.......................38
Rinner, Susanne......................58 Sadler, Merissa.....................151 Shelton, Kathleen...................29 Stoehr, Louise..........................43 Thompson, Bethany..............132
Rio, Isabelle............................57 Saed, Rafef.............................76 Sheng, Qunjie..........................81 Stone, Michael......................167 Thompson, Gregory.........65, 163
Riso, Consuelo........................80 Saeli, Hooman.........................70 Shepherd, Stephanie....148, 168 Strair, Margaret.....................122 Thompson, Sophie..................81
Ritter, Lisa Lilley...........9, 35, 38, Saffels, Steven......................120 Sherf, Nicole.................145, 165 Strakovsky, Yevgenya......47, 113 Thompson, William.................43
...............................68, 91, 93 Sahr, Sarah..............................85 Sherriff, Gina...........................38 Strauss, Kit..............................48 Thornhill, Daniel......................97
Ritter, Markus..........................51 Saito-Abbott, Yoshiko...........107 Sherrow, Heather....................44 Strecker, Jonas........................58 Throne, Stephanie.................158
Ritter, Mary.............................55 Sakaguchi, Jodie.....................73 Shertzer, Rebecca....................77 Stresing, Catherine...............149 Titus, Amy.............................165
Ritz, Catherine.......................145 Salazar, Hilda........................137 Shields, Gregory....................144 Sturm, Jessica......................163 Toda, Keith..............................77
Rivers, William................71, 112 Salazar, Yukari.......................140 Shimura, Michi.................41, 63, Stutzman, Ian..........................65 Tohsaku, Yasu-Hiko.......116, 150
Roberts, Elizabeth...................37 Salsig, Nancy........................132 .................................185, 187 Su, Henghua..................162, 167 Tolosa-Casadont, Lou............112
Roberts, Gregg......................132 Samartzi, Tina.......................160 Shinozaki, Kimberley.............158 Su, Lulei................................129 Tonsern, Clemens..................146
Robinson, Elizabeth...............141 Samples, Alisha......................29 Shively, Rachel......................107 Su, Shuhui.............................118 Torres, Glenda.......................120
Rockaitis, Ryan................77, 130 Samuels, Jeffrey...................112 Shoji, Kyoko..................146, 161 Sullivan, Gerry.......................135 Torres, Irma...........................144
Rodriguez, Julio..............68, 144 Sanchez, Angela...........106, 120 Showrai, Atiyeh......................61 Sun, Chao Fen.................10, 129 Toth, Carrie......................35, 118
Rodriguez, Shane....................69 Sanchez, Brianna Janssen......97 Shuen, Jennifer.......................67 Sun, Diana.............................129 Tovar, Deanna..........................52
Rodriguez-Padial, Ana...........126 Sanchez, Mercedes Sieg, Emily..............................86 Sun, Valerie.............................40 Tovar, Olga...............................75
Rogers, Darcy........................138 Catalina............................119 Silva, Duarte.........................118 Sun, Xi...................................136 Townend, Nicola.............77, 113
Rogers, Lauren........................46 Sanchez-Naranjo, Simpson, Junko Tokuda.............. Sun, Ying.................................95 Tracksdorf, Niko....................133
Rogers, Nels............................69 Jeannette...........................65 ...................................83, 150 Sunderland, Ann.....................43 Tracy, Cindy...........................124
Roh, Jaemin............................94 Sanders, Jo.............................77 Sippel, Lieselotte..................143 Sung, Yao-Ting......................109 Tran, Natalie..........................108
Roig-Torres, Teresa.................44 Sandrock, Paul.............9, 32, 35, Skippon, Samuel.....................44 Suvorov, Ruslan.....................128 Trauger, Mirna.......................151
Rojas, Kimberly.......................61 .........................100, 118, 141 Slattery, Mark.......................100 Swaney, Carolyn.............56, 118 Trego, Daniel...........68, 130, 159
Rojas-Miesse, Nohelia............... Santini, Federica.....................62 Sliwinski, Kelly......................110 Swanson, Bridget............99, 151 Trenda, Megan........................55
.................................111, 157 Sarkissian, John....................146 Sloan, Maritza.................29, 110 Swan.son, Pete...............87, 143 Trinquet, Patricia.....................48
Romanowich, Erina.................80 Satsutani, Shingo....................52 Smith, Derrell..........................53 Swinehart, Nicholas...............62 Troyan, Francis........................28
Romero, Manuel.....................41 Sauer, Thomas..................46, 60, Smith, Megan...........52, 60, 100 Swope, Elaine.........................44 Tsai, Aurora.............................93
Romero-Gonzalez, Tanya.........70 ...................................62, 115 Smith, Michelle.......................95 Sykes, Julie.............................46 Tschirner, Erwin...............71, 145
Romjue, Amanda.....................44 Savell, Catherine...................167 Smith, Ryan.....................77, 121 Szabo, Eva...............................76 Tschudi, Stephen.....68, 120, 128
Roncal-Ramirez, Fanny..........157 Sayers, Richard.....................123 Smith, Tony.............9, 32, 59, 78, Szucs, Julie...................111, 157 Tseng, Miao-Fen......................43
Rose, Celine..................110, 126 Sayili-Hurley, Sibel................131 .........................114, 124, 160 Tsigas-Fotinis, Vasiliki...........147
Rose, Marda..........................119 Sazawa, Chinatsu.................136 Smyser, Heather....................161 T by page number Tsuboi, Rie.............................156
Rose, Pamela........................132 Scarampi, Patricia...................74 Soler, Inmaculada Gomez........40 Tsuchiya, Shinsuke..................72
Rosen, Lauren.................84, 102 Schad, Christopher................166 Solomon, Elizabeth.................66 Tabuse, Motoko.......................28 Tsujioka, Takae........................41
Ross, Adam.............................73 Schenck, Stephanie..............132 Soneson, Daniel................67, 71 Taftaf, Randa...........................41 Tu, Yao.....................................54
Ross, Claudia........................129 Schenker, Theresa.................165 Song, Chenqing.......................95 Takakura, Asako....................161 Turner, Florence Abad.............72
Ross, Jane.............................117 Schicker, Juliane...................112 Song, Dan................................53 Takami, Tomoko.....................116 Turpin, Kristen.......................113
Ross, Sarah...........................169 Schlesinger, Matt....................57 Song, Jayoung........................63 Takeda, Izumi.........................150 Tuttle, Harry...........................128
Rosso, Melinda.....................165 Schmitt, Anja..........................86 Sorenson, Karen....................109 Takeda, Noriko......................116 Tyner, Annie.............................75
Rothe, Lucian........................102 Schoen, Kristina....................122 Spannagel-Bradley, Takei, Naoko..........................166
Roure, Anne-Sophie................54 Schubach, Carolyn................132 Sabrina...............................85 Tam, Anthony........................162
Tam, Fannie...........................162
U by page number
Rouxel-Cubberly, Noelle.......116 Schueller, Jeanne....................58 Sparks, Carol.........................132
Rowan, Karen..........................66 Schuezte, Andre......................75 Sparks, Joshua......................136 Tamburri, Anthony...................71 Ubeda, Elsa...........................155
Ruane, Julia.................9, 32, 50, Scoggins, Carmen......18, 29, 35, Spasova, Shannon..................67 Tan, Dali..........................81, 134 Uelzmann, Jan........................68
...........................69, 104, 138 .....................50, 78, 104, 138 Spence, Kimberly..................120 Tanaka, Junko.........................52 Ullmann, Julia.......................133
Rube, Jaclyn Hathaway........138 Scolaro, Linda...................52, 93 Sperbeck, Mieko.....................93 Tanaka, Masahiro..................107 Urbanski, Steve.......................55
Rubio, Fernando.......57, 68, 107, Scott, Jennifer......................169 Spicer-Escalante, Tanaka, Rie..............................45 Uribe, Amy Hornby............80, 99
.................................123, 145 Scullen, Mary Ellen.................99 Maria Luisa..................40, 72 Tang, Daihao...........................81 Urzua, Alfredo.......................141
Rubio, Lucia.....................74, 107 Searls, Becky.........................169 Spielberg, Samara..................75 Tang, Le...................................65 Uyaguari, Ashley.............66, 169
Ruck, Julia...............................58 Seeley, Heather.......................54 Spinelli, Emily.......................144 Tang, Lixing.............................53
Rucker, Tracy.........................138 Seewald, Amanda...........57, 126 Spinnato, Susan....................132 Tapley, Elias...........................100 V by page number
Ruggiero, Diana....................149 Seidenschwarz, Connor........108 Spino, Le Anne................96, 130 Tarnawska Senel,
Magdalena.........................77 Vallejo, Catalina Mndez........96
Ruiz De Arbulo Alonso, Borja...... Sellman, Eileen.......................99 Sprague, Donald.....................70
Tashiro, Yumiko.......................80 Van, Quang..............................42
.........................................169 Serafin, Karolina...................166 Spring, Madeline....................68
Tatlock, Carol.........................146 VanDommelen, Elizabeth......159
Rumeau, Nicole...............70, 120 Serafini, Tiziana.....................126 Spurlin, Nella........................121
Tauchman, Lauren.................111 Van Houten, Jacque................29
Russell, Victoria............121, 136 Sexton, Laura..................52, 158 Stabile, Daniel......................116
Taylor, Katherine.....................64 Van Kerckvoorde, Colette........68
Ryan, Colleen..........................62 Shaath, Nada........................108 Stamper, Natalie.....................95
Taylor, Lucia.............................92 Vanleene, Francois..................81
Ryshina-Pankova, Marianna....... Shaeffer, Alexandra................70 Stanton, Rebecca..................122
Tecedor, Marta......................108 Van Winkle, Kristina...............42
...................................86, 169 Shahla Adel.............................40 Staples, Cary.....................30, 66
Tello, Patricia.........................149 Varga, Valeria........................125
Ryu, Catherine...................93, 95 Shang, Joanne................57, 108 Starron, James......................145
Tempone, Veronica..................83 Vega, Fernanda.....................119
Ryu, Jean S.....................84, 137 Shanker, Sandhya..................158 Staub, Jessica.........................40
Terranova, Susan...................108 Veldhues, Christoph..........69, 99
Shao, Xueyin.........................109 Staudt, Bettina......................113
Terrasi, S.................................75 Vera De Viacava, Fanny..........69
Shapirshteyn, Vera........109, 117 Steele, James.......................113
Terrill, Laura....27, 56, 88, 92, 96 Villadoniga, Maria.................120
Sharma, Eera...........................98 Steider, Danielle............158, 164
Tharrington, Karen............27, 40 Villanueva, Shannon.............108
Shaughnessy, Michael..........152 Sterling-Hellenbrand,
Theisen, Toni.............91, 93, 150 Villarreal, Vanessa..................41
Shaw, Jeremy.........................75 Alexandra...................69, 134 Viot-Southard, Katia..............162

INDEX OF PRESENTERS
Viscounte, Amparo................119 Wiggers, Heiko.....................133 Yu, Yueming...........................148
Vogg, Amanda.......................148 Wijaya, Juliana.....................149 Yuan, Alex.............................148
Voss, Elizabeth......................107 Wildman, James.....................74 Yuan, Fangyuan.....................118
Vossen, Michael......................85 Wilkinson, Sharon...................45 Yun, Hyunae............................79
Williams, Shauna..................166 Yung, Helen...........................156
W by page number Willis, Heather......................118
Waddell, Peinda......................57
Willson, Janice.......................61 Z by page number
Winke, Paula...........................71
Wagner, Manuela...................76 Winkler, Helga.........................55 Zachau, Reinhard..................145
Wagner, Susanne..................132 Winter, Phillip........................170 Zamor, Sheila-Zohara..............52
Wake, Hisaaki.......................137 Woerner, Jill......................9, 132 Zamora, Jorge.................45, 143
Waldvogel, Dieter.........102, 146 Woford, Laura.........................38 Zarrow, Edward.....................140
Walker, Galal.........................117 Wolf, Gregory............47, 69, 112 Zarrow, Ted..............................30
Walsh, Anne..................119, 145 Wood, Alexandra....................92 Zeller, Ingrid..........................160
Walsh, Caitilin.......................111 Wood, Suzannah...................150 Zetterstrand, Sylvia.................96
Walters, Stephanie.................55 Woods, Angie..........................44 Zha, Yunyun.............................57
Walther, Ingeborg.................146 Woodside, Vanessa Zhang, Bei.............................165
Wang, Chi-ying........................43 De Veritch........................128 Zhang, Hang............................95
Wang, Jianhong......................81 Woodson, Holly.......................57 Zhang, Haomin........................72
Wang, Jingran.........................51 Woodworth, Emma...............145 Zhang, Hua..............................45
Wang, Jun.............................118 Wooldridge, Jim............111, 138 Zhang, Jin...............................65
Wang, Ling..............................54 Wooten, Jennifer..................119 Zhang, Qian.....................67, 165
Wang, Ruifeng......................167 Wrobel, Gina...................47, 106 Zhang, Tianlu.........................162
Wang, Shuhan.......................109 Wu, Grace...............................65 Zhang, Wenqing....................162
Wang, Shuhong.......................45 Wu, Jing................................109 Zhang, Xia.............................133
Wang, Sinan..........................102 Wu, Shu-Ling.........................107 Zhang, Xueying.......................81
Wang, Vicky............................81 Wu, Xinyi.................................73 Zhang, Yang............................48
Wang, Wanting.....................141 Wu, Ying................................167 Zhang, Yili...............................82
Wang, Xiaorong....................156 Wuxiha, Caolimeng...............118 Zhang, Ying...........................117
Wang, Yan.............................136 Wyatt, Reid.............................94 Zhang, Yongfang.....................43
Wang, Yi................................117 Zhang, Yue...............................54
Wang, Ying..............................81
Wang, Zhijun...........................81
X by page number
Zhang-Gorke, Yongling..........162
Zhao, Ran..............................148
Wang, Zhirong.......................162 Xie, Wenjing..........................141 Zhao, Zenan..........................162
Ward, Julie............................148 Xing, Lorna............................117 Zhao-Heissenberger,
Warner, Chantelle.........133, 144 Xiong, Yao.............................120 Gertrude.....................69, 146
Warner, Jessica......................41 Xu, Hongying.........................157 Zheng, Mingzhe......................73
Warren, Daphne....................146 Xu, Lisha..................................81 Zhou, Bei...............................162
Warren, Natalie......................73 Zhou, Li..........................151, 167
Watkins, Ladue Horton.........110 Y by page number Zhu, Jia.................................155
Watson, Susan........................93 Zhu, Jiawen..........................106
Watzinger-Tharp, Yaden, Bridget.................43, 102 Zhu, Li......................................65
Johanna...................122, 151 Yamashita-Iverson, Kazumi.....63 Zinggeler, Margrit Verena
Watzke, Petra..........................98 Yamauchi, Yutaka....................72 ...................................99, 113
Weatherspoon, Makda.........126 Yang, Chunsheng....................95 Zini, Gabriela...........................38
Weaver, Jane........................168 Yang, Gloria...........................148 Zins-Adams, Linda.18, 28, 78, 122
Webb, Kelley.........................125 Yang, Jia...............................142 Zou, Xin.................................142
Weber-Feve, Stacey................74 Yang, Li..................................162 Zwanziger, Elizabeth.............166
Wegel, Christina...................164 Yang, Li-Hsien.......................111
Wegrzecka-Kowalewski, Yang, Plutus............................83
Eva....................................149 Yang, Qingyu...........................65
Wei, Mariko............................72 Yang, Shuyi...........................148
Wei, Miaochun........................95 Yao, Kanako............................41
Wei, Xiaohua.........................141 Yates, Brian...........................145
Wei, Yihong...........................117 Ye, Li........................................81
Weigert, Astrid................99, 133 Ye, Weibing.............................54
Weissglass, Christine...........121 Yedinak, Marta......................111
Weng, Xiaoqing.......................94 Yeh, Hin Huei..........................42
Wertz, Ryan...............55, 85, 142 Yeh, Meng.............................129
West, Heather.........................51 Yeh, Rosa..............................147
Westerhaus, Rhonda.............108 Yen, Jion Liou........................147
Wester-Murphy, Lauren........103 Yin, Chengxu.........................142
Westphal, Wendy...................58 Ying, Mengfan.......................133
Whinery, Joseph...................151 Yoshida, Ikuko.......................116
White, Arlene........................133 Young, Antonia......................144
White, Meredith.............67, 123 Youngworth,
Whitescarver, Nicole.............114 Laura Roche...............46, 133
Wiehe, Rebecca....................119 Yu, Chiung-Chen......................94
Yu, Peng.................................129

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
ACTFL. . . . . . . . . . 2, 3, 34, 87-89, 100, 125, 127, 171, 187, 195

American Association of Teachers of German (AATG). . . . . . . . . . 86
Better Chinese LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover
Bolchazy Carducci Publishers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Cambridge University Press. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Central States Conference on the Teaching
of Foreign Languages (CSCTFL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA). . . . . . . . . . . . 137
EMC School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Florida Virtual School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Foundation for International Cooperation
in Higher Education of Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Georgetown University Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Hackett Publishing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Italian Trade Agency (ITA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Language Flagship Tech Innovation Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
LingroLearning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, Inside back cover
Middlebury Language Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
National Association of District Supervisors
of Foreign Languages (NADSFL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
National Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL). . . . . 10
National Language Service Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
National Network for Early Language Learning (NNELL) . . . . . . . . 135
Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL). 106
Sanako, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT). . . . . . . . . 103
Southwest Conference on Language Teaching (SWCOLT). . . . . . . 103
Wayside Publishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
WORDOOR Technology Co., Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Yale University Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Zhonghe Century Culture Communication (Beijing) Co., Ltd.. . . . . . . 49

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PROGRAM GUIDE

2017 CONVENTION PARTNERS

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EXHIBIT HALLS BD BACK OF HALL NOVEMBER 1718 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.

EXHIBIT HALL A LOBBY November 1618 7:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.

KIJIJI COFFEE (coffee, etc.)

LEVEL 1 ACROSS FROM OMNI November 1718 7:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.

VIVACIOUS TABLE (coffee, etc.)

MAUI WOWI (smoothies, etc.)

LEVEL 1 FIFTH AVENUE AND KOREAN VETERANS BLVD

DUNKIN DONUTS 6:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.

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2018 CALL FOR PROPOSALS

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VEL 2: Meeting Rooms

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