IALLT webinar

Downloadable Open Online Resources for Language Instructors (IALLT webinar)

In this webinar, the presenters will introduce the Downloadable Open Online Resources (DOORS) that were developed to support instructors of different languages. They will showcase different language-agnostic activities that can be remixed and adapted to any language, and detail how new activities were created following ACTFL guidelines and Can-Do statements. Additionally, the webinar will introduce the OER textbook “LCTL DOORS: Teaching Guide,” which includes the methodology and strategies used for the activities and a wide range of online resources to support instructors in teaching their own languages. Presenters: Danielle Steider and Elena Gorshkova

Language Reactor: Its Features and Pedagogical Benefits (IALLT webinar)

Language Reactor is a Chrome extension that helps language learning through Netflix and YouTube content by providing dual subtitles and translations. It also provides support for target language webpages and podcasts. This webinar will focus on Language Reactor’s immersive language features and its pedagogical benefits. Presenter: Cheryl Johnson

Cultivate Student Agency by Personalizing Your Lessons Using Instructional Technology (IALLT webinar)

Personalizing learning does not mean students do the exact same assignment one way. It means students have choice, actively engage in what they are learning, how they are demonstrating their progress, and curating the most productive means by which to demonstrate knowledge and skills application! Let’s discuss doable, simplified, and creative strategies to personalize learning that productively cultivates student agency. Attendees will interact with student-created personalized products and watch video clips of the Principles of Personalized Learning in action. Sites include Padlet, Adobe Express, Adobe Podcast, and Seesaw E-Portfolio. Attendees receive a list of various activities and strategies for multiple ...

Beyond the Margins: Enhancing Student Engagement With Perusall and Social Annotating in the Classroom (IALLT webinar)

This workshop examines the use of Perusall, a collaborative platform that transforms solitary reading assignments into engaging collective activities. This workshop is tailored for educators looking to enhance their students’ academic reading and writing skills by incorporating social annotating practices that foster critical thinking and in-depth analysis. Discover practical strategies to integrate Perusall into your curriculum, engage your classroom, and stimulate scholarly discussions that extend beyond the margins.