Experience It PROGRAM GUIDE A CONVENTION UNLIKE ANY OTHER 2017 CONVENTION PARTNERS

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1 PROGRAM GUIDE Experience It A CONVENTION UNLIKE ANY OTHER 2017 CONVENTION PARTNERS American Association of Teachers of German American Association of Teachers of Italian American Association of Teachers of Japanese Chinese Language Teachers Association Chinese Language Association of Secondary- Elementary Schools National Association of District Supervisors of Foreign Languages National Council of State Supervisors for Languages National Network for Early Language Learning Tennessee Foreign Language Teaching Association

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

6 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, we re 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 presenter s fi rst OR last name (not both). CONNECT WITH EXHIBITORS Search for exhibitors by both company name and booth number, or search alphabetically. You ll be able to pull up each company s 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 Note: A wireless Internet connection or 3G network is required to use this feature. Make sure to check ACTFL s Facebook and Twitter accounts throughout the convention to network with fellow attendees, and to post photos and stories from your Nashville experience. Don t forget to use the #ACTFL17 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 GO mobile! To download the mobile app, just scan the QR code or put into your phone s browser. If you re using an iphone, ipad, or Android device, you will be directed to where you can download the appropriate native app. If you re using another type of device, you will be directed to the Mobile Web version of the ACTFL 2017 app.

7 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, researchinformed practices, and cutting-edge technologies. This year s program offers an extensive array of pre-convention workshops, peerreviewed 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 Café, 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 ACTFL s 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 everyone s 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 CNN s 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 ACTFL s 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 6:30 7:30 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 President William Anderson Convention Committee Chair ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 5

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9 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 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 7

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11 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 Genevieve Borello, Membership Manager Trey Calvin, Program Coordinator Lisa Campo, Marketing & Communications Manager Regina Farr, Membership Specialist Leah Graham, Associate Director, CARD Zerihun Haile-Selassie, Chief Financial Officer Rula Malky, Training & Certification Specialist Meg Malone, Director, CARD Camelot Marshall, Assessment Content Specialist James Monk, Quality Assurance Manager, CARD Michael Pereira, Administrative Assistant Deise Nassinhack, Program Assistant Michael Manduzio, Junior Staff Accountant Yesenia Olivares, Manager, ILR Testing Program Julia Richardson, Director of Convention & Marketing Julia Ruane, Project Coordinator Paul Sandrock, Director of Education Tony Smith, Technology Manager Candace Thompson, Office Manager/ Executive Assistant Erin Whelchel, Special Projects Coordinator Courtney Wu, Meetings Manager Desiann (Desa) Dawson, ACTFL President ACTFL BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS President Desiann (Desa) Dawson Oklahoma State Dept. of Education Oklahoma City, OK President-Elect Aleidine Moeller University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS Michael Bacon Portland Public Schools Portland, OR Susann Davis Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Helga Fasciano North Carolina Dept. of Public Instruction Raleigh, NC Susan Hildebrandt Illinois State University Norman, IL Erin Kearney University of Buffalo Buffalo, NY Fernando Rubio University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT William (Bill) Anderson, Convention Committee Chair Past President Pete Swanson Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Treasurer Lisa Lilley Ritter Springfield Missouri Public Schools (retired) Springfield, MO REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Jill Woerner CSCTFL University High School Indianapolis, IN William (Bill) Anderson NECTFL Massapequa School District Massapequa, NY Sandra Garcia PNCFL Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Caroline Switzer Kelly SCOLT Mitchell Community College Statesville, NC Lynette Fujimori SWCOLT Hawaii Department of Education Honolulu, HI ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 9

12 CONVENTION PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) President: Hal Boland Vice President: Susanne Rinner Treasurer: Katrina Griffin Secretary: Susanne M. Wagner Executive Director: Thomas Keith Cothrun American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI) President: Salvatore Bancheri Past President: Frank Nuessel Vice President (University): Colleen M. Ryan Vice President (K-12): Lyn Scolaro Secretary/Treasurer: Enza Antenos Director of Communication: Ryan Calabretta-Sajder American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) President: Yoshiko Saito-Abbott Vice President/Secretary: Yoshiko Mori Vice President/Development: Masumi Reade Immediate Past President: Motoko Tabuse Executive Director: Susan Schmidt Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS) President: Jen Pan Past President: Baocai Jia First Vice President: Sara Chao Second Vice President: Ying Jin Treasurer: Carol Chen-Lin Executive Director: Baocai Jia Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA) President: Chao Fen Sun Vice President: Baozhang He Immediate Past President: Helen Shen Executive Director: John Jing-hua Yin National Association of District Supervisors of Foreign Languages (NADSFL) President: Jennifer Carson Past President: Leslie Baldwin Vice President: Debbie Callihan-Dingle Secretary: Bonnie Flint Treasurer: Marita Cleaver Executive Secretary: Mara Cobe National Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL) President: Ann Marie Gunter Past President: Ryan Wertz President-Elect: Ofelia Wade Vice President: Jay Ketner Secretary: Lynn Fulton-Archer Treasurer: Lisa Harris Technology Coordinator: Kathy Shelton National Network for Early Language Learning (NNELL) President: Nathan Lutz Past President: Nadine Jacobsen-McLean President-Elect: Kathleen Priceman Treasurer: Laura Terrill National Networking Coordinator: Kate Krotzer Advocacy Chair: Marcela Summerville Executive Secretary: Dorie Perugini Tennessee Foreign Language Teaching Association (TFLTA) President: Julie Golden First Vice President: Daniel Paolicchi Second Vice President: Kelly Scheetz Past President: Meredith Peccolo Secretary (Interim): Erika Stevens Treasurer: Francille Bergquist Conference Secretary: Betsy Taylor Do You Have the Convention Mobile App? Be sure to download the official Mobile App for the 2017 ACTFL Annual Convention and World 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. 10 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

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14 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 Better Chinese Bolchazy - Carducci Publishers Breaking the Barrier, Inc. Cambridge University Press Cengage Learning Center for Applied Linguistics CLE International CPI Spanish Immersion Costa Rica Dartmouth College s Rassias Center DJH Go2City EF Education First EF International Language Centers EMC School ENFOREX Evia Learning Inc Explorica LLC Fluency Matters Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids Georgetown University Press Gumdrop Books Global Solutions Hachette FLE / MEP Education ichineseedu (Nan Hai Books) Kinokuniya Bookstores of America Language Flagship Technology Innovation Center Language Testing International, Inc. Level Up Village Mango Languages McGraw-Hill Education National Foreign Language Center and STARTALK National Geographic Learning National Language Resource Centers National Language Service Corps Organic World Language PandaTree.com Pearson Ponddy Education Inc. Qatar Foundation International Real Language right away Robotel Inc. Rosetta Stone Santillana USA Publishing Scholastic Inc. Senor Wooly Teacher s Discovery The U.S. Department of State English Language Programs TPRS Books & Workshops U.S. Intelligence Community Vista Higher Learning Walking Tree Travel - Smithsonian Student Adventures Wayside Publishing WORDOOR Technology Co., Ltd. World of Reading, Ltd. Yabla Inc. Yale University Press Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. First Time at the ACTFL Convention? Please join us at the ACTFL Convention Orientation and Welcome on Friday, November 17, 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m., in Davidson Ballroom Salon A, Music City Center. Learn about all the highlights and special events of this exciting 2017 ACTFL Convention! Congratulations to the Teacher of the Year Finalists ACTFL congratulates the regional finalists of the ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year Program: Melissa Dalton, Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages; Caleb Howard, Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages; Ying Jin, Southwest Conference on Language Teaching; Catherine Ousselin, Pacific Northwest Council for Languages; and Brenna Byrd, Southern Conference on Language Teaching. Be sure to come to the Opening General Session on Friday morning to find out who will be the 2018 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year! 12 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

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16 GENERAL INFORMATION Welcome to the 2017 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo in Music City Nashville! Join in harmony with more than 7,000 colleagues from across the country and around the world. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to find innovative ways to strike the right chord with your learners. With more than 800 educational sessions, workshops, meetings, and special events awaiting you, ACTFL 2017 allows you to experience the most comprehensive professional development opportunity available to language educators today. EXHIBIT HALL HOURS The ACTFL World Languages Expo is located in Exhibit Halls B D on Level 3 of the.. Friday, November 17 Special Dedicated Exhibit Times Saturday, November 18 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Please note that the majority of the sessions, events, and exhibits will be held in the with some meetings and special events being hosted in the Omni Hotel. The location of all sessions and events in this Program Guide are listed: building, room be sure to check both of these before heading to the events. Floor plans of the and Omni Hotel can be found on pages of this Program Guide. Special Dedicated Exhibit Times Sunday, November 19 Special Dedicated Exhibit Time 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Read more about the World Languages Expo beginning on page 173. REGISTRATION HOURS Registration is located in the Exhibit Hall Concourse on Level 3 of the. If you pre-registered and have no problems with your registration, you may scan your unique barcode that is on your confirmation at a self-registration kiosk and pick up your badge and convention bag. There are also self-registration counters for quick and easy registration. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS Participants are able to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) while attending pre-convention workshops and convention sessions at ACTFL Since state and local requirements vary for such credits, convention participants need to check with their state or district for their exact requirements and filing procedures. ACTFL cannot guarantee the acceptance of these credits. Thursday, November 16 Friday, November 17 Saturday, November 18 Sunday, November 219 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.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 Center. A separate form must be completed for EACH DAY of workshops/ sessions that you attend. For later submission, list all information requested, sign the form, and attach your convention badge or receipt to the form(s) as proof of attendance. NAME BADGES Each attendee must wear the official ACTFL name badge at all times. Security personnel will be checking badges at the Opening General Session, Expo entrance, and meeting areas. This allows you to enter all sessions, exhibits, and non-ticketed events. Ticketed events require an admission ticket for entrance along with your Convention badge. If an attendee misplaces or loses a badge once it is printed onsite, the registered individual must pay $190 to be issued a replacement badge. For your safety, it is recommended that you do not wear your badge when visiting local attractions. CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE Attendees will be able to print out their personalized Certificate of Attendance at the kiosk located at ACTFL Registration in the Exhibit Hall Concourse on Level 3 of the. POLICY ON CHILDREN AT THE CONVENTION Due to the size and nature of the 2017 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo, children under age 16 will not be permitted in the Exhibit 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. 14 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

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

18 GENERAL INFORMATION BUSINESS CENTER The UPS Store Business Center is conveniently located on Level 2 near the Sixth Avenue entrance and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Wednesday Sunday. FIRST AID The First Aid station is located on Level 3 near the left entrance to Exhibit Hall B of the. Medical assistance is available Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. CONVENTION SURVEY Participants are encouraged to offer feedback on the convention. ACTFL will the convention survey to all attendees after the convention. The ACTFL Convention Committee will use this information to ensure that high-quality sessions are maintained and continue to meet your needs. FOOD COURT/CONCESSIONS Dunkin Donuts and Al Taglio are located on Level 1 in the Music City Center. Portable concessions will also be available in Exhibit Halls B D during show hours. See the page 17 for a detailed listing. DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION The provides Ask Me desks throughout the building to assist you with any information you need to have an enjoyable visit in Music City. They have city maps and attraction brochures and will help answer your questions on transportation and tours, directions, and 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, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. ACTFL CENTRAL ACTFL Central is located in Exhibit Halls B D of the. It is open Friday, 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Stop by to purchase ACTFL publications and products, learn about ACTFL programs and services, and connect with ACTFL staff. ACTFL PHOTO BOOTH Remember your convention experience by having your complimentary photo taken alone or with a group of friends. The ACTFL Photo Booth is located in Exhibit Halls B D of the. It will be open the 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! ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE Come to the Social Media Lounge in Exhibit Halls B D of the Music City Center to recharge your mobile devices and your mind. Spend some time exploring the fun and current tech topics to energize your classroom and liven up your lessons by attending some of the interesting Mini-byte sessions. Learn more on page 18. ACTFL CAREER CAFÉ The ACTFL Career Café in Exhibit Halls B D of the is available to all pre-k 16 pre-service and in-service teachers. Learn from and share with other colleagues involved in the career search process in a relaxed atmosphere. Discussions will be facilitated by Greta Lundgaard and Erin Kearney. Learn more on page 36. ACTFL COLLAB ZONE Join us for an exciting learning experience in the ACTFL Collab Zone in Exhibit Halls B D of the. Explore this interactive opportunity to learn more about ACTFL assessment tools in an informal environment. Learn more on page 32. ACTFL CONFER-SATION CORNER This area is designed to house the new LangEd Hackathon sessions and the ACTFL Roundtable presentations on Friday and Saturday. There will also be a special time for an innovative, un-conference model for professional learning on Friday and Saturday afternoons. The UnCon topics will be completely driven by the attendees. Noah Geisel and Bobby Hobgood will facilitate the UnCon sessions. During these times, you can engage and confer with other colleagues to gain and contribute knowledge. Don t miss these exciting opportunities. LOST AND FOUND If you find an item someone has left behind in a meeting room or common area in the, please bring the item(s) to ACTFL Registration in the Exhibit Hall Concourse. If you have lost an item, please go to ACTFL Registration to see if it has been turned in. After the Convention, all unclaimed items will be turned over to the Music City Center security office. MOTHER S ROOM A Mother s Room is provided in Room 403 in the for mothers who need to take time out to pump or breastfeed in a private setting. Please note that children are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall or in any educational sessions, workshops, or special events. 16 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

19 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 B D BACK OF HALL November :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 B D BACK OF HALL NOVEMBER :00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. SMOKEHOUSE Sandwiches...$9.00 Sides... $2.50 BBQ Brisket Coleslaw Pulled Pork Baked Beans Beef Hot Dog...$5.00 Macaroni & Cheese Cornbread ENSALADA DEL TACO Taco Bowl...$9.50 Chips & Queso... $4.50 Nacho Grande...$8.50 Guacamole... $1.50 NINJA BOWL Sweet & Sour Chicken...$10.00 Egg Rolls... $4.00 Beef & Broccoli...$10.00 GO NATURAL Cold Sandwiches...$8.50 Salad... $9.00 Deli Turkey Field Greens Tuna Salad w/smoked Chicken Veggie Wrap Hot Sandwich...$9.00 Soup... $5.50 Ham & Swiss Soup of the Day EXHIBIT HALL A LOBBY November :00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. LEVEL 2 NEAR SHUTTLE ENTRACE November :00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. KIJIJI COFFEE (coffee, etc.) LEVEL 1 ACROSS FROM OMNI November :00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. VIVACIOUS TABLE (coffee, etc.) LEVEL 2 NEAR SHUTTLE ENTRANCE November :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. ALL FOOD CARTS TO THE LEFT HAVE THE FOLLOWING SNACKS AND BEVERAGES: Bakery Items...$3.00 Coffee...$3.00 Candy...$3.00 Soda...$3.00 Chips...$3.00 Water...$3.00 Whole Fruit...$2.50 Red Bull...$5.00 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 17

20 PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS NOVEMBER 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 today s 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 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, Late submissions will not be considered. MINI-BYTES IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE Are you ready to reboot, recharge, and reconnect? Then come to the Social Media Lounge to hear what s trending in technology! Enjoy these quick, 30-minute mini-sessions that will inspire your tech side and liven up your lessons. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. What s Trending Carmen Scoggins 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Join the Movement: LangTalks and the Evolution of PD for Language Educators David Cotter 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Appy Power Hour: ios Apps for All 3 Modes of Communication Catherine Ousselin 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Cell Phones - Communicative Engagement of Language Learners Carmen Scoggins SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Must Have Tool Kit! Carmen Scoggins 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 18 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

21 EXPLANATION OF ACRONYMS AAAL AACC AAPPL AATA AATF AATG AATI AATJ AATK AATSP AAUSC ACE ACL ACTFL ACTR ADFL AELRC AP APLS CAEP CAL CALICO CALPER CARD CARLA CASL CASLS CCSSO CEFR CeLCAR CI CIA CIEE CLASS CLEAR CLTA CSCTFL DLI DLI DOD ELP FBI FLAP FLEA American Association for Applied Linguistics American Association of Community Colleges ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages American Association of Teachers of Arabic American Association of Teachers of French American Association of Teachers of German American Association of Teachers of Italian American Association of Teachers of Japanese American Association of Teachers of Korean American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese American Association of University Supervisors and Coordinators American Council on Education American Classical League American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages American Council of Teachers of Russian Association of Departments of Foreign Languages Assessment and Evaluation Language Resource Center Advanced Placement Association of Proprietary Language Schools Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation Center for Applied Linguistics Computer Assisted Learning Instruction Consortium Center for Advanced Language Proficiency Education and Research Center for Assessment, Research and Development Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition Center for the Advanced Study of Languages Center for Applied Second Language Studies Council of Chief State School Officers Common European Framework of Reference Center for Languages of the Central Asian Region Comprehensible Input Central Intelligence Agency Council on International Education Exchange Chinese Language Association of Secondary Elementary Schools Center for Language Education and Research Chinese Language Teachers Association Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Defense Language Institute Dual Language Immersion Department of Defense European Language Portfolio Federal Bureau of Investigation Foreign Language Assistance Program Foreign Language Exhibitors Association FLES FLEX FSI IALLT IB ILR IPA Foreign Language in the Elementary Schools Foreign Language Exploratory/Experience Programs Foreign Service Institute International Association of Language Learning Technologies International Baccalaureate Interagency Language Roundtable Integrated Performance Assessment JNCL-NCLIS Joint National Committee for Languages- National Council for Languages and International Studies LARC Language Acquisition Resource Center LCTL Less Commonly Taught Language LLC Language Learning for Children SIG LTI Language Testing International MLA Modern Language Association MOPI Modified Oral Proficiency Interview (Workshop) NABE National Association for Bilingual Education NADSFL National Association of District Supervisors of Foreign Languages NAEP National Assessment of Educational Progress NALRC National African Language Resource Center NCACLS National Council of Associations of Chinese Language Schools NCSSFL National Council of State Supervisors for Languages NEALRC National East Asian Language Resource Center NECTFL Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages NEH National Endowment for the Humanities NFLC National Foreign Language Center NFLRC National K-12 Foreign Language Resource Center/ National Foreign Language Resource Center NFMLTA National Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations NLRC National Language Resource Centers NMELRC National Middle Eastern Language Resource Center NNELL National Network for Early Language Learning NSA National Security Agency OPI Oral Proficiency Interview OPIc Oral Proficiency Interview - computer PNCFL Pacific Northwest Council for Languages SALRC South Asia Language Resource Center SCOLT Southern Conference on Language Teaching SEELRC Slavic and East European Language Resource Center SIG Special Interest Group (ACTFL) SWCOLT Southwest Conference on Language Teaching TPR Total Physical Response TPRS Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling UbD Understanding by Design WPT Writing Proficiency Test ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 19

22 Focus an imprint of hackett publishing company Le Cinéma français contemporain Manuel de classe Alan Singerman Michèle Bissière french Le Cinéma français contemporain Manuel de Classe Alan J. Singerman & Michèle Bissière $59.95 pb x $5.00 exam À Table! (2nd Edition) The Food Culture of France Becky A. Brown $38.95 pb x $4.00 exam À la recherche d un emploi (Edition 1.1): Business French in a Communicative Context Amy L. Hubbell $59.95 pb x $5.00 exam La culture francophone Le monde à l écoute Astrid A. Billat & Bénédicte M. Boisseron $69.95 pb x $5.00 exam Spanish El cine documental Spanish Language and Culture through Documentary Film Tammy Jandrey Hertel & Stasie Harrington $74.95 pb x $5.00 exam Online Electronic Workbook: $25.00 Retratos: Arte y sociedad en Latinoamérica y España Margarita M. Sánchez & Katica Urbanc $49.95 pb x $5.00 exam italian Un buon affare Italian for Business Giuseppe Tassone $79.95 pb x $5.00 exam German Sammelsurium A Reader and Workbook for Intermediate German Franz-Joseph Wehage $36.95 pb x $4.00 exam German for Reading (2nd Edition) Karl C. Sandberg & John R. Wendel $48.95 pb x $5.00 exam russian Russian Folktales (2nd Edition) A Reader for Students of Russian Jason Merrill & Colleen Lucey $14.95 pb x $3.00 exam latin - Lingva Latina Series Lingva Latina: Pars II: Roma Aeterna (2nd Edition) with Full Color Illustrations Hans H. Ørberg x $43.00 hc x $38.00 pb x $3.00 exam A Companion to Roma Aeterna Based on Hans Ørberg s Instructions, with Vocabulary and Grammar Jeanne Marie Neumann x $31.00 pb x $3.00 exam l Visit us at booth #923 l l

23 FLOOR PLANS LEVEL TWO LEVEL TWO W W M M SERVICE ELEVATORS SERVICE SERVICE ELEVATORS ELEVATORS TERRACE TERRACE M M W W COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME COUNTRY THEATER MUSIC HALL OF FAME THEATER COUNTRY MUSIC HALL COUNTRY OF FAME MUSIC HALL LOBBY OF FAME LOBBY GRAND STAIRS GRAND STAIRS PREFUNCTION PREFUNCTION PREFUNCTION PREFUNCTION A B C D A B C D E BROADWAY E BROADWAY BALLROOM BALLROOM F F G H J K G H J K SERVICE SERVICE PREFUNCTION PREFUNCTION A B C A B C D LEGENDS D LEGENDS BALLROOM BALLROOM E F G E F G PREFUNCTION PREFUNCTION M M ELEV. W ELEV. W PREFUNCTION PREFUNCTION MUSIC ROW 1-6 MUSIC ROW 1-6 LEVEL THREE LEVEL THREE CUMBERLAND 1-6 CUMBERLAND 1-6 LEVEL FOUR LEVEL FOUR ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC ELECTRIC BASS BASS BALCONY BALCONY OLD OLD HICKORY HICKORY GIBSON GIBSON BOARDROOM BOARDROOM MOCKINGBIRD MEETING ROOMS 1-4 MOCKINGBIRD MEETING ROOMS 1-4 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 21

24 FLOOR PLANS MEETING LEVEL 1 MARTY DICKENS TERRACE Dunkin Donuts & Al Taglio 5th Avenue Korean Veterans Boulevard 22 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

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27 LEVEL 4 : Karl F. Dean FLOOR PLANS Grand Ballroom Demonbreun MEETING LEVEL 4 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 25

28 Check Out the Newly Revised NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements Newly revised NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements offer language educators a user-friendly tool for a variety of planning, instruction, assessment, and professional development needs. NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements help learners and educators gain a greater understanding of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, while also serving as a way to steer lesson and unit planning toward a more performance-based outcome. The Can-Do Statements reflect the continuum of growth in communication skills through the Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Superior, and Distinguished levels. Some features of the newest revision of the Can-Do Statements: Enhanced by the addition of the new NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements for Intercultural Communication Available in a variety of versions (see the full range Novice-Distinguished or all elements of one level) Organized by modes of communication, with three layers of increasing detail: PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS identify the overarching features of language performance, i.e., context, text type and function, in each of the three modes of communication to describe learner s progress along the ACTFL Proficiency continuum. Benchmarks support learners in setting long-term goals and inform program and course outcomes. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS deconstruct the Proficiency Benchmark by focusing on certain aspects of language performance, i.e., context, text type, and function. Indicators describe the steps toward reaching the overarching Benchmark goal. Indicators support learners in charting progress toward meeting language learning goals and inform unit design. EXAMPLES illustrate language performance in a variety of learning contexts (e.g., social, academic across PK-20, immersion, adult) and inform instruction at the lesson or learning activity level. You CAN-DO It! Access the newest version of the Can-Do Statements at actfl.org/global_statements. NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS PRESENTATIONAL COMMUNICATION 2017 NOVICE PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK INTERMEDIATE PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK COMMUNICATION INTERPRETIVE I can identify the general topic and some basic information in both very familiar and everyday contexts by recognizing practiced or memorized words, phrases, and simple sentences in texts that are spoken, written, or signed. I can understand the main idea and some pieces of information on familiar topics from sentences and series of connected sentences within texts that are spoken, written, or signed. INTERPERSONAL I can communicate in spontaneous spoken, written, or signed conversations on both very familiar and everyday topics, using a variety of practiced or memorized words, phrases, simple sentences, and questions. I can participate in spontaneous spoken, written, or signed conversations on familiar topics, creating sentences and series of sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions. PRESENTATIONAL I can communicate in spontaneous spoken, written, or signed conversations on both very familiar and everyday topics, using a variety of practiced or memorized words, phrases, simple sentences, and questions. I can participate in spontaneous spoken, written, or signed conversations on familiar topics, creating sentences and series of sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions. INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can identify products and practices to help me understand perspectives. In my own and other cultures I can make comparisons between products and practices to help me understand perspectives. INTERACT I can interact at a survival level in some familiar everyday contexts. I can interact at a functional level in some familiar contexts. NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS 2 NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS PRESENTATIONAL COMMUNICATION 2017 ADVANCED PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK SUPERIOR PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK DISTINGUISHED PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK COMMUNICATION I can understand the main message and supporting details on a wide variety of familiar and general interest topics across various time frames from complex, organized texts that are spoken, written, or signed. I can interpret and infer meaning from complex, academic and professional texts on a range of unfamiliar, abstract, and specialized issues that are spoken, written, or signed. I can interpret and infer meaning from dense, structurally sophisticated texts on a wide range of global issues and highly abstract concepts, with deeply embedded cultural references and colloquialisms and dialects that are spoken, written, or signed. INTERPRETIVE I can maintain spontaneous spoken, written, or signed conversations and discussions across various time frames on familiar, as well as unfamiliar, concrete topics, using series of connected sentences and probing questions. I can participate fully and effectively in spontaneous spoken, written, or signed discussions and debates on issues and ideas ranging from broad general interests to my areas of specialized expertise, including supporting arguments and exploring hypotheses. I can interact, negotiate, and debate on a wide range of global issues and highly abstract concepts, fully adapting to the cultural context of the conversation, using spoken, written, or signed language. INTERPERSONAL I can maintain spontaneous spoken, written, or signed conversations and discussions across various time frames on familiar, as well as unfamiliar, concrete topics, using series of connected sentences and probing questions. I can participate fully and effectively in spontaneous spoken, written, or signed discussions and debates on issues and ideas ranging from broad general interests to my areas of specialized expertise, including supporting arguments and exploring hypotheses. I can interact, negotiate, and debate on a wide range of global issues and highly abstract concepts, fully adapting to the cultural context of the conversation, using spoken, written, or signed language. PRESENTATIONAL INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION In my own and other cultures I can explain some diversity among products and practices and how it relates to perspectives. In my own and other cultures I can suspend judgment while critically examining products, practices, and perspectives. In my own and other cultures I can objectively evaluate products and practices and mediate perspectives. INVESTIGATE I can interact at a competent level in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts. I can interact in complex situations to ensure a shared understanding of culture. I can engage with complexity and pluricultural identities and serve as a mediator between and among cultures. INTERACT NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS 3 NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS PRESENTATIONAL COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS + EXAMPLES PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK I can present information on both very familiar and everyday topics using a variety of practiced or memorized words, phrases, and simple sentences through spoken, written, or signed language. How can I present information to narrate about my life, experiences and events? PERFORMANCE INDICATORS NOVICE LOW NOVICE MID NOVICE HIGH I can introduce myself using practiced or memorized words and phrases, with the help of gestures or visuals. I can present information about myself, my interests and my activities using a mixture of practiced or memorized words, phrases and simple sentences. I can present personal information about my life and activities, using simple sentences most of the time. EXAMPLES: Speaking or Signing NOVICE LOW NOVICE MID NOVICE HIGH I can (customize with specific content). I can say my name, age, and where I live to introduce myself. I can say my phone number, home address, and address. I can say some activities I do every day. I can tell the names of places I go on the weekend. I can state my physical or personality traits. I can (customize with specific content). I can name my family members, their ages, their relationships to me, and what they like to do. I can state a few personality or physical characteristics of a hero of mine. I can identify parts of my house, my school or my place of work. I can name places in my community, town, city, state or country. I can tell someone my activities and schedule for the day. I can (customize with specific content). I can identify whom I and people in other cultures consider to be part of the family, using a few simple details. I can describe where I work and what I do. I can tell a peer or colleague what I did this weekend. I can give biographical information about others. I can give some simple reasons why I am late for an appointment. EXAMPLES: Writing NOVICE LOW NOVICE MID NOVICE HIGH I can (customize with specific content). I can write my name, age, and where I live on a simple form. I can write my phone number, home address, and address on a simple form. I can write how I m feeling in a short journal entry. I can write a list of what I need to pack for an upcoming trip. I can write a shopping list of what I need to buy. I can (customize with specific content). I can caption a photo with my family members names, ages, relationship to me, and what they like to do. I can write about what I look like so that someone can recognize me. I can write the physical or personality traits of a character in a book. I can list my classes or work activities and tell what time they start and end. I can list my weekend activities and who does them with me. I can (customize with specific content). I can identify whom I and people in other cultures consider to be part of the family, using a few simple details. I can write a short note, text or to my friend about upcoming plans. I can write information about my daily life in a letter, blog, discussion board or message. I can write about a field trip, an event or an activity that I participated in. I can write the sequence of events from a story I ve read or a video I ve seen. NOVICE NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS + EXAMPLES PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK I can communicate in spontaneous spoken, written, or signed conversations on both very familiar and everyday topics, using a variety of practiced or memorized words, phrases, simple sentences, and questions. How can I meet my needs or address situations in conversations? PERFORMANCE INDICATORS NOVICE LOW NOVICE MID NOVICE HIGH I can express some basic needs, using practiced or memorized words and phrases, with the help of gestures or visuals. I can express basic needs related to familiar and everyday activities, using a mixture of practiced or memorized words, phrases, and questions. I can interact with others to meet my basic needs related to routine everyday activities, using simple sentences and questions most of the time. EXAMPLES: Speaking/Listening or Signing NOVICE LOW NOVICE MID NOVICE HIGH I can (customize with specific content). I can tell someone my name. I can greet and take leave in a polite way. I can tell the customs offi cial which countries I visited. I can tell someone whether or not I understand them. I can say how much money I need to pay for my lunch. I can (customize with specific content). I can introduce someone else and ask related questions. I can say that I am hungry, cold, or tired and ask others. I can ask and answer questions about homework. I can politely ask someone to repeat something I did not understand. I can ask and understand how much something costs. I can (customize with specific content). I can ask for directions when I m lost. I can interact with a partner to plan who will do what for an upcoming project, and when. I can exchange advice to choose an outfit for an event. I can confi rm with my partner the time, place and reason for a meeting. I can interact with a partner to decide whether to cancel an event given the weather forecast. EXAMPLES: Writing/Reading NOVICE LOW NOVICE MID NOVICE HIGH I can (customize with specific content). I can introduce myself on an online site. I can enter a word in an online Scrabble game. I can respond with the appropriate greeting to a text message. I can add happy birthday to a social media post. I can reply to a message asking the price for a service. I can (customize with specific content). I can respond to online survey questions to say where I want to study abroad and when. I can add personalized birthday wishes to a friend on a social media site. I can respond to a text message asking for an alternative day/time for an appointment. I can ask questions to the online sales rep about an item. I can participate in an online exchange to get ready for an upcoming trip. I can (customize with specific content). I can interact online to ask and answer questions about a homework assignment. I can make plans for a picnic with others via text messages. I can text my friend to bring me something from a restaurant and answer my friend s questions. I can exchange messages to set up the steps for an experiment. I can exchange information with a doctor s office to prepare for an upcoming appointment. NOVICE NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS INTERPRETIVE COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK I can identify the general topic and some basic information in both very familiar and everyday contexts by recognizing practiced or memorized words, phrases, and simple sentences in texts that are spoken, written, or signed. What can I understand, interpret or analyze in authentic informational texts? PERFORMANCE INDICATORS NOVICE LOW NOVICE MID NOVICE HIGH I can identify memorized or familiar words when they are supported by gestures or visuals in informational texts. I can identify some basic facts from memorized words and phrases when they are supported by gestures or visuals in informational texts. I can identify the topic and some isolated facts from simple sentences in informational texts. What can I understand, interpret or analyze in authentic fictional texts? PERFORMANCE INDICATORS NOVICE LOW NOVICE MID NOVICE HIGH I can identify memorized or familiar words when they are supported by gestures or visuals in fictional texts. I can identify some basic facts from memorized words and phrases when they are supported by gestures or visuals in fictional texts. I can identify the topic and some isolated elements from simple sentences in short fictional texts. What can I understand, interpret or analyze in conversations and discussions? PERFORMANCE INDICATORS NOVICE LOW NOVICE MID NOVICE HIGH I can understand memorized or familiar words when they are supported by gestures or visuals in conversations. I can identify some basic facts from memorized words and phrases when they are supported by gestures or visuals in conversations. I can understand familiar questions and statements from simple sentences in conversations. NOVICE NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS INTERPRETIVE COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS + EXAMPLES PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK I can understand the main idea and some pieces of information on familiar topics from sentences and series of connected sentences within texts that are spoken, written, or signed. What can I understand, interpret or analyze in authentic fictional texts? PERFORMANCE INDICATORS INTERMEDIATE LOW INTERMEDIATE MID INTERMEDIATE HIGH I can identify the topic and related information from simple sentences in short fictional texts. I can understand the main idea and key information in short straightforward fictional texts. I can usually follow the main story and actions expressed in various time frames in paragraph-length fictional texts. EXAMPLES: Written INTERMEDIATE LOW INTERMEDIATE MID INTERMEDIATE HIGH I can (customize with specific content). I can identify some specific, predictable actions in an excerpt from a graphic novel. I can identify some major events in a children s storybook. I can understand a few lines in a song. I can select a book that matches my interests from an online description. I can identify the pattern of rhymes in a nursery rhyme. I can (customize with specific content). I can identify the beginning, middle, and end of a short story. I can identify the main conflict in a play. I can understand where a scene takes place based on its description. I can identify the main idea of a simple poem. I can understand the refrain of a simple song. I can (customize with specific content). I can identify the sequence of events in a story. I can identify the main emotion described in the lyrics of a song. I can follow the main plot of a detective story. I can understand the characteristics of heroes in a folk legend. I can understand most of what is said in a conversation among characters in a familiar play. EXAMPLES: Spoken, Viewed or Signed INTERMEDIATE LOW INTERMEDIATE MID INTERMEDIATE HIGH I can (customize with specific content). I can identify some specific, predictable actions from a segment of an audio book. I can identify some major events in a recorded children s story. I can understand a few lines in a song. I can select a book that matches my interests based on an online radio streamed book review. I can identify the pattern of rhymes in a nursery rhyme. I can (customize with specific content). I can identify the beginning, middle, and end of an audio short story. I can identify the main conflict in a live performance of a play. I can understand the motives of the antagonist in a thriller. I can identify the main idea of a simple poem at a poetry slam. I can understand the meaning of the refrain of a simple song. I can (customize with specific content). I can identify the sequence of events in a story. I can identify the main emotion described in the lyrics of a song. I can follow the main plot of a musical production. I can understand the characteristics of heroes described in an oral urban legend. I can understand most of what is said in a conversation among characters in a familiar play. INTERMEDIATE NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS INTERMEDIATE PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK I can communicate information, make presentations, and express my thoughts about familiar topics, using sentences and series of connected sentences through spoken, written, or signed language. How can I present information to narrate about my life, experiences and events? PERFORMANCE INDICATORS INTERMEDIATE LOW INTERMEDIATE MID INTERMEDIATE HIGH I can present personal information about my life, activities and events, using simple sentences. I can tell a story about my life, activities, events and other social experiences, using sentences and series of connected sentences. I can tell stories about school and community events and personal experiences, using a few short paragraphs, often across various time frames. EXAMPLES: Speaking or Signing INTERMEDIATE LOW INTERMEDIATE MID INTERMEDIATE HIGH I can (customize with specific content). I can make simple comparisons of a variety of people, including friends and family members. I can describe what I want or need to do on a particular day. I can describe what I plan to do next in my school or work life. I can retell a story that I ve read or heard. I can tell the steps of an experiment I conducted. I can (customize with specific content). I can describe my plans for an upcoming family or social event. I can talk about an experience related to my hobbies or activities. I can tell a simple story about a recent project I did. I can tell a simple story about a childhood memory or a recent family trip or event. I can describe plans for an upcoming work experience. I can (customize with specific content). I can present a comparison between the roles of family members in my own and other cultures. I can tell what happened at a social event that I attended. I can give a short speech about goals for the future of my club or organization. I can present an outline of my predictions about consequences of an environmental practice. I can present my hypothesis about what will happen in a science experiment and provide supporting information. EXAMPLES: Writing INTERMEDIATE LOW INTERMEDIATE MID INTERMEDIATE HIGH I can (customize with specific content). I can write a description of the physical appearance and personality of a friend or family member. I can write about my role in a simple school or work routine. I can write my plans for an upcoming holiday, vacation, or a typical celebration. I can write about events that took place at school, in a workplace, or in a place I have visited. I can write about a simple project I completed at school or at work. I can (customize with specific content). I can write my plans for an upcoming family or social event. I can write about common events and daily routines at school or in my place of work. I can write about an experience related to my lifestyle or interests for a discussion board posting. I can write a simple story about a recent trip, project or childhood memory. I can write about personal, academic, or professional goals for a college or job application. I can (customize with specific content). I can write a comparison of the roles of family members, in my own and other cultures. I can write a series of steps needed to complete a task, such as for an experiment, community event, or fundraiser. I can write a description of an event that I participated in or witnessed for a newsletter. I can write a series of simple predictions about consequences of a particular action or practice for a community or school blog. I can write a hypothesis about what will happen in a science experiment and provide supporting information PRESENTATIONAL COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS + EXAMPLES NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK I can participate in spontaneous spoken, written, or signed conversations on familiar topics, creating sentences and series of sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions. How can I exchange information and ideas in conversations? PERFORMANCE INDICATORS INTERMEDIATE LOW INTERMEDIATE MID INTERMEDIATE HIGH I can request and provide information in conversations on familiar topics by creating simple sentences and asking appropriate follow-up questions. I can exchange information in conversations on familiar topics and some researched topics, creating sentences and series of sentences and asking a variety of follow-up questions. I can exchange information in conversations and some discussions on a variety of familiar and some concrete topics that I have researched, using connected sentences that may combine to form paragraphs and asking a variety of questions, often across various time frames. How can I meet my needs or address situations in conversations? PERFORMANCE INDICATORS INTERMEDIATE LOW INTERMEDIATE MID INTERMEDIATE HIGH I can interact with others to meet my basic needs in familiar situations by creating simple sentences and asking appropriate follow-up questions. I can interact with others to meet my needs in a variety of familiar situations, creating sentences and series of sentences and asking a variety of followup questions. I can interact with others to meet my needs in a variety of situations, sometimes involving a complication, using connected sentences that may combine to form paragraphs and asking a variety of questions, often across various time frames. How can I express, react to, and support preferences and opinions in conversations? PERFORMANCE INDICATORS INTERMEDIATE LOW INTERMEDIATE MID INTERMEDIATE HIGH I can express, ask about, and react with some details to preferences, feelings, or opinions on familiar topics, by creating simple sentences and asking appropriate follow-up questions. I can exchange preferences, feelings, or opinions and provide basic advice on a variety of familiar topics, creating sentences and series of sentences and asking a variety of follow-up questions. I can explain preferences, opinions, and emotions and provide advice on a variety of familiar and some concrete topics that I have researched, using connected sentences that may combine to form paragraphs and asking a variety of questions, often across various time frames. INTERMEDIATE NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS + EXAMPLES EXAMPLES: Linking Investigation and Interaction I can (customize with specific content). INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can describe the cultural influences on the design of houses, buildings and towns. INTERACT I can adjust my personal space and body language accordingly when interacting with others in a business, school or work environment.. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can describe and explain how landmarks and monuments contribute to national identity. INTERACT I can manage my non-verbal reactions and personal space when in a crowded environment such as standing in line. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can explain how beliefs and values are reflected in educational testing, ceremonies and certificates. INTERACT I can complete the requirements of an undergraduate course in the target culture. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can explain how a culture s concept of time influences decisions in business, education, and social scheduling. INTERACT I can consider how people within a culture regard time when participating in a business or social event. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can explain messages expressed in music and art. INTERACT I can share my interpretations of a piece of art or music with someone else while respecting theirs. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can explain how people s practices or values contribute to environmental problems or solutions. INTERACT I can write a blog entry about how to respect and conform to local environmental practices and respond to comments. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can explain the values reflected in a literary or social media text. INTERACT I can respond to a social media post in a culturally appropriate manner. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can explain how stereotypes influence a country s products or marketing strategies. INTERACT I can collaborate on an online project to explain misconceptions underlying stereotypes. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can explain how globalized products impact society and individual lifestyles. INTERACT I can work with others to determine appropriate supplies to contribute to a disaster relief effort. INVESTIGATE Investigate Products And Practices To Understand Cultural Perspectives PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK In my own and other cultures I can explain some diversity among products and practices and how it relates to perspectives. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PRODUCTS In my own and other cultures I can explain how a variety of products of public and personal interest are related to perspectives. PRACTICES In my own and other cultures I can explain how a variety of practices within familiar and social situations are related to perspectives. INTERACT Interact With Others In And From Another Culture PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK I can interact at a competent level in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS LANGUAGE I can converse comfortably with others from the target culture in familiar and some unfamiliar situations and show some understanding of cultural differences. BEHAVIOR I can demonstrate awareness of subtle differences among cultural behaviors and adjust my behavior accordingly in familiar and some unfamiliar situations. ADVANCED NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS INTERPRETIVE COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS + EXAMPLES PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK I can understand the main message and supporting details on a wide variety of familiar and general interest topics across various time frames from complex, organized texts that are spoken, written, or signed. What can I understand, interpret or analyze in authentic fictional texts? PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ADVANCED LOW ADVANCED MID ADVANCED HIGH I can follow the main story and some supporting detail across major time frames in fictional texts. I can follow the main story and most supporting details across major time frames in fictional texts. I can follow the flow of ideas and some nuances from different viewpoints in most fictional texts. EXAMPLES: Written ADVANCED LOW ADVANCED MID ADVANCED HIGH I can (customize with specific content). I can understand the moral lesson expressed in a fable. I can understand the details that motivated the main character to commit a crime in a mystery. I can identify the historical values expressed in an epic poem. I can understand the main points of a science fiction short story. I can understand the reasons for a character s transformation in a chapter of a graphic novel. I can (customize with specific content). I can follow the chronology of a novel s plot. I can understand events that influenced a character s decisions in a novel. I can understand anecdotes recounted in a fictional character s memoir. I can follow the line of argument in a character s monologue. I can identify evidence that supports the message of a poem. I can (customize with specific content). I can follow the development of a character. I can follow an argument between two characters in a play. I can generally understand an illusion in a poem. I can understand a point of humor in a graphic novel. I can infer the relationships among characters in a novel based on their actions. EXAMPLES: Spoken, Viewed or Signed ADVANCED LOW ADVANCED MID ADVANCED HIGH I can (customize with specific content). I can understand the moral lesson expressed in an oral fable. I can identify events that influenced a character s decisions in an opera. I can identify the historical values expressed in an epic poem. I can identify the political beliefs of characters in an historical re-enactment. I can understand the reasons for a character s transformation in a play. I can (customize with specific content). I can follow the complex chronology of a play s plot. I can identify what motivated the main character to commit a crime in a detective show. I can understand anecdotes recounted in a fictional character s recorded memoir. I can follow the line of argument in a character s monologue. I can identify evidence that supports the message in a ballad. I can (customize with specific content). I can follow the development of a character in an audio book. I can follow an argument between two characters in a play. I can generally understand an allusion in native chants. I can understand a point of humor in a stand-up comedy. I can infer the relationships among characters in a drama based on their actions. ADVANCED NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS PRESENTATIONAL COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK I can deliver detailed and organized presentations on familiar as well as unfamiliar concrete topics, in paragraphs and using various time frames through spoken, written, or signed language. How can I present information to narrate about my life, experiences and events? PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ADVANCED LOW ADVANCED MID ADVANCED HIGH I can tell stories about school and community events and personal experiences, using paragraphs across major time frames. I can tell stories based on concrete experiences in academic, social, and professional topics of interest, using organized paragraphs across major time frames. I can give complex detailed narrations beyond the concrete, often addressing abstract experiences or hypothetical issues. How can I present information to give a preference, opinion or persuasive argument? PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ADVANCED LOW ADVANCED MID ADVANCED HIGH I can state a viewpoint with supporting evidence on some concrete academic, social and professional topics of interest using paragraphs across major time frames. I can present an argument with supporting evidence, based on a variety of concrete academic, social and professional topics of interest, using organized paragraphs across major time frames. I can clearly and accurately present an argument with supporting evidence on complex concrete issues, and often deal with related issues hypothetically. How can I present information to inform, describe, or explain? PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ADVANCED LOW ADVANCED MID ADVANCED HIGH I can deliver presentations on some concrete academic, social and professional topics of interest, using paragraphs across major time frames. I can deliver detailed presentations and elaborate on a variety of concrete academic, social and professional topics of interest, using organized paragraphs across major time frames. I can deliver cohesive presentations on a variety of complex concrete topics related to community interests and some specialized fields, and often deal with related issues hypothetically. ADVANCED NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS + EXAMPLES PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK I can participate fully and effectively in spontaneous spoken, written, or signed discussions and debates on issues and ideas ranging from broad general interests to my areas of specialized expertise, including supporting arguments and exploring hypotheses. I can interact, negotiate, and debate on a wide range of global issues and highly abstract concepts, fully adapting to the cultural context of the conversation, using spoken, written, or signed language. How can I meet my needs or address situations in conversations? PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE INDICATOR I can interact and negotiate to resolve abstract and complex matters on a wide variety of topics in a variety of situations. I can interact and negotiate to resolve highly abstract and complex matters in culturally appropriate ways on a wide variety of topics and to persuasively advocate a point of view that is not necessarily my own. EXAMPLES: Speaking/Listening or Signing EXAMPLES: Speaking/Listening or Signing I can (customize with specific content). I can participate with ease in a complex discussion on the challenges of immigration showing awareness of cultural perspectives. I can interact and fully participate in a job interview to discuss in detail why the foreign company interests me and should hire me. I can participate in financial discussions to increase an organization s revenue. I can (customize with specific content). I can collaborate on an international environmental research project. I can negotiate a contract for a business enterprise. I can mediate a community dispute involving participants with vastly differing opinions. EXAMPLES: Writing/Reading EXAMPLES: Writing/Reading I can (customize with specific content). I can mediate a conflict regarding the rights of indigenous people in an online forum. I can lead an online discussion to craft a proposal to be submitted for funding. I can participate in a technical discussion in my field. I can (customize with specific content). I can provide online assistance to an international aid organization that needs to negotiate with a local government in the target culture. I can mediate an online political forum and redirect unreasonable participants. I can work with a local immigrant group to mediate misunderstandings and conflicts. SUPERIOR DISTINGUISHED NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK In my own and other cultures I can explain some diversity among products and practices and how it relates to perspectives. In my own and other cultures I can suspend judgment while critically examining products, practices, and perspectives. In my own and other cultures I can objectively evaluate products and practices and mediate perspectives. INVESTIGATE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS In my own and other cultures I can explain how a variety of products of public and personal interest are related to perspectives. In my own and other cultures I can analyze how products of personal and public interest are related to perspectives. In my own and other cultures I can evaluate a wide range of concrete and abstract products from different viewpoints. PRODUCTS In my own and other cultures I can explain how a variety of practices within familiar and social situations are related to perspectives. In my own and other cultures I can analyze how practices within informal and formal situations are related to perspectives. In my own and other cultures I can evaluate a wide range of concrete and abstract practices from different viewpoints. PRACTICES PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK I can interact at a competent level in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts. I can interact in complex situations to ensure a shared understanding of culture. I can engage with complexity and pluricultural identities and serve as a mediator between and among cultures. INTERACT PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS I can converse comfortably with others from the target culture in familiar and some unfamiliar situations and show some understanding of cultural differences. I can suspend judgement, adapt my language, and make appropriate cultural references when interacting with others from the target culture in social and professional situations. I can show empathy and cultural sophistication in my language when interacting in social, academic or professional situations with others from the target culture. LANGUAGE I can demonstrate awareness of subtle differences among cultural behaviors and adjust my behavior accordingly in familiar and some unfamiliar situations. I can adhere to basic social and professional norms and etiquette, read nonverbal cues and adjust my behavior in complicated situations. I can transition smoothly from formal to informal styles of behavior, respond effectively to nonverbal cues and mediate situations of cultural misunderstanding with empathy. BEHAVIOR ADVANCED SUPERIOR DISTINGUISHED NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS INTERPRETIVE COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK I can interpret and infer meaning from complex, academic and professional texts on a range of unfamiliar, abstract, and specialized issues that are spoken, written, or signed. I can interpret and infer meaning from dense, structurally sophisticated texts on a wide range of global issues and highly abstract concepts, with deeply embedded cultural references and colloquialisms and dialects that are spoken, written, or signed. What can I understand, interpret or analyze in authentic informational texts? PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE INDICATOR I can follow the flow of ideas and infer meaning from unfamiliar, abstract topics in complex language in informational texts. I can easily understand sophisticated language, regardless of the cultural context in professional, technical and academic texts. What can I understand, interpret or analyze in authentic fictional texts? PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE INDICATOR I can follow the flow of ideas and infer meaning on unfamiliar, abstract topics in complex language from fictional texts. I can interpret tone, nuance, and mood in almost any genre of fictional texts. What can I understand, interpret or analyze in conversations and discussions? PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE INDICATOR I can follow abstract, complex and unfamiliar topics in extended conversations and discussions involving multiple speakers. I can interpret tone, nuance, and mood in almost any extended conversation and discussion. SUPERIOR DISTINGUISHED NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS + EXAMPLES INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS + EXAMPLES EXAMPLES: Linking Investigation and Interaction I can (customize with specific content). INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can describe the cultural influences on the design of houses, buildings and towns. INTERACT I can adjust my personal space and body language accordingly when interacting with others in a business, school or work environment.. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can describe and explain how landmarks and monuments contribute to national identity. INTERACT I can manage my non-verbal reactions and personal space when in a crowded environment such as standing in line. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can explain how beliefs and values are reflected in educational testing, ceremonies and certificates. INTERACT I can complete the requirements of an undergraduate course in the target culture. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can explain how a culture s concept of time influences decisions in business, education, and social scheduling. INTERACT I can consider how people within a culture regard time when participating in a business or social event. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can explain messages expressed in music and art. INTERACT I can share my interpretations of a piece of art or music with someone else while respecting theirs. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can explain how people s practices or values contribute to environmental problems or solutions. INTERACT I can write a blog entry about how to respect and conform to local environmental practices and respond to comments. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can explain the values reflected in a literary or social media text. INTERACT I can respond to a social media post in a culturally appropriate manner. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can explain how stereotypes influence a country s products or marketing strategies. INTERACT I can collaborate on an online project to explain misconceptions underlying stereotypes. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can explain how globalized products impact society and individual lifestyles. INTERACT I can work with others to determine appropriate supplies to contribute to a disaster relief effort. INVESTIGATE Investigate Products And Practices To Understand Cultural Perspectives PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK In my own and other cultures I can explain some diversity among products and practices and how it relates to perspectives. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PRODUCTS In my own and other cultures I can explain how a variety of products of public and personal interest are related to perspectives. PRACTICES In my own and other cultures I can explain how a variety of practices within familiar and social situations are related to perspectives. INTERACT Interact With Others In And From Another Culture PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK I can interact at a competent level in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS LANGUAGE I can converse comfortably with others from the target culture in familiar and some unfamiliar situations and show some understanding of cultural differences. BEHAVIOR I can demonstrate awareness of subtle differences among cultural behaviors and adjust my behavior accordingly in familiar and some unfamiliar situations. ADVANCED NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS + EXAMPLES INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS + EXAMPLES EXAMPLES: Linking Investigation and Interaction I can (customize with specific content). INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can critically interpret, evaluate, and mediate verbal and nonverbal behaviors in informal and formal contexts. INTERACT I can greet, interact with and take leave from people across cultures in diverse situations and mediate others miscues. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can evaluate how family structure impacts social issues and political decision-making. INTERACT I can collaborate in decision-making in crisis situations involving families. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can evaluate the economic impact of math and science education and defend or dispute current related policies. INTERACT I can arbitrate conflicts at an urban revitalization summit addressing the economic effects of rezoning. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can evaluate multiple viewpoints toward such issues as healthcare, hunger, and obesity, and the implications on laws and quality of life. INTERACT I can participate confidently in informal and formal corporate events in another culture, as a participant and a planner. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can examine and evaluate how attitudes toward personal time influence laws and regulations concerning work and vacation time. INTERACT I can mediate objections during the process of planning sports events with representatives of multiple nations. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can interpret and mitigate conflicting ideas people may have about various holiday or festival rituals. INTERACT I can organize an event, a holiday celebration or a festival in accordance with the beliefs of international visitors. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can evaluate how legislators beliefs and motivations have financial and political implications on the transportation industry. INTERACT I can debate the benefits and consequences of introducing a new form of transportation given the local context. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can evaluate values reflected in a nation s economic policies for foreign investment and international trade. INTERACT I can trade on a foreign stock exchange. INVESTIGATE In my own and other cultures I can evaluate and explain the impact of globalization on economic and political perspectives. INTERACT I can organize a conference that meets the needs and expectations of a global audience. INVESTIGATE Investigate Products And Practices To Understand Cultural Perspectives PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK In my own and other cultures I can objectively evaluate products and practices and mediate perspectives. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PRODUCTS In my own and other cultures I can evaluate a wide range of concrete and abstract products from different viewpoints. PRACTICES In my own and other cultures I can evaluate a wide range of concrete and abstract practices from different viewpoints. INTERACT Interact With Others In And From Another Culture PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK I can engage with complexity and pluricultural identities and serve as a mediator between and among cultures. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS LANGUAGE I can show empathy and cultural sophistication in my language when interacting in social, academic or professional situations with others from the target culture. BEHAVIOR I can transition smoothly from formal to informal styles of behavior, respond effectively to nonverbal cues and mediate situations of cultural misunderstanding with empathy. DISTINGUISHED NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY BENCHMARKS + PERFORMANCE INDICATORS NOVICE INTERMEDIATE PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK INVESTIGATE Investigate Products And Practices To Understand Cultural Perspectives In my own and other cultures I can identify products and practices to help me understand perspectives. In my own and other cultures I can make comparisons between products and practices to help me understand perspectives. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PRODUCTS In my own and other cultures I can identify some typical products related to familiar everyday life. In my own and other cultures I can compare products related to everyday life and personal interests or studies. PRACTICES In my own and other cultures I can identify some typical practices related to familiar everyday life. In my own and other cultures I can compare practices related to everyday life and personal interests or studies. PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK PROFICIENCY BENCHMARK INTERACT Interact With Others In And From Another Culture I can interact at a survival level in some familiar everyday contexts. I can interact at a functional level in some familiar contexts. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS LANGUAGE I can communicate with others from the target culture in familiar everyday situations, using memorized language and showing basic cultural awareness. I can converse with peers from the target culture in familiar situations at school, work, or play, and show interest in basic cultural similarities and differences. BEHAVIOR I can use appropriate rehearsed behaviors and recognize some obviously inappropriate behaviors in familiar everyday situations. I can recognize that significant differences in behaviors exist among cultures, use appropriate learned behaviors and avoid major social blunders. NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS NCSSFL-ACTFL CAN-DO STATEMENTS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS

29 Thursday Nov16 PRE-CONVEN- PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Cumberland 3 & 4, Omni Nashville 001 NCSSFL 58th Annual Business Meeting 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Legends Ballroom D, Omni Nashville 002 NADSFL Annual Meeting 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville 003 AATG Executive Council Meeting 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Room 104, 004 ACTFL Assembly of Delegates/NADSFL/NCSSFL Breakfast By invitation and reservation for ACTFL Organizational Members delegates, NADSFL and NCSSFL. Schedule At-A-Glance Thursday, November 16, 2017 Registration Open 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Assembly of Delegates 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Pre-Convention Workshops 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. THURSDAY 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Board Room B, 005 ACTFL Teacher of the Year Interviews 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Room 101, 006 ACTFL Assembly of Delegates Meeting of the delegates representing ACTFL Organizational Members (by invitation and registration). 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 102A, W01 Developing Language Performance in the Classroom: Novice to Intermediate How do I connect assessment with learning? What should I be working on with my language learners to help them move out of the Novice level and into the Intermediate level? Learn specific strategies for developing, practicing, and assessing communication to guide learners from Novice into the Intermediate range of performance, and how to connect the assessments to student learning. Focusing on what a student can do, and how to motivate students to take risks without penalty, this workshop will include practical applications to help you guide students into the Intermediate range. Explore what instruction and practice need to be emphasized in all modes of communication: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. Target audience includes educators of all languages teaching beginning and intermediate students in elementary through postsecondary settings. Presenter(s): Karen Tharrington, North Carolina State University Session Handouts Available Online 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. 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 102B, W02 Developing Language Performance in the Classroom: Intermediate to Advanced What should I be working on with my language learners to help them move out of the Intermediate level and into the Advanced level? Learn specific strategies for developing, practicing, and assessing communication to guide learners from Intermediate into the Advanced range of performance. Focusing on what a student can do, this workshop will include practical applications to help you guide students into the Advanced range. Explore what needs to be emphasized in all modes of communication: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. Target audience includes educators of all languages teaching intermediate students in high school through postsecondary settings. Presenter(s): Cynthia Martin, University of Maryland 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 103A, W03 Learning that Lasts: Keys to Effective Unit and Lesson Design Language learning is strengthened when the content is personally relevant and when class activities are cognitively engaging, culturally connected, intrinsically interesting, and communicatively purposeful. The power of an essential question to influence the design of units and lessons will be discussed. Next, participants will learn how to select appropriate performance targets and tasks based on the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements. Presenters will then guide participants through the step-by-step process of creating thematic units and lessons anchored in the World-Readiness Standards. Implications for constructing a curriculum that is both horizontally and vertically 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 Don t Miss the Opening General Session Please join us for the exciting opening event of the 2017 ACTFL Annual Convention where President Desa Dawson will welcome attendees and honor the new 2018 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year. We ll also hear from our keynote speaker Bill Weir on the topic of Stories from Cultures Around the World. Be sure to attend on Friday, November 17, 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m., in the Grand Ballroom of the. ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 27

30 PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS Thursday Nov16 THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 103B, W04 Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) from Design to Feedback on Performance In this workshop, the authors of the ACTFL publication Implementing Integrated Performance Assessment present an overview of Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) at the Novice, Intermediate and Advanced levels. The workshop guides participants in the design of IPA tasks that inform the backward design of a unit. Presenters share suggestions on how to provide effective feedback and modeling to improve learner performance using the IPA rubrics. Rating of sample student work will allow for discussion of performance ratings. Participants will begin to design Integrated Performance Assessment tasks for use in their own classrooms using teacher-tested templates. Presenter(s): Francis Troyan, Ohio State University; Bonnie Adair-Hauck, University of Pittsburgh 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 105A, W05 Supporting Language Professionals to Implement Core Practices Current research in teacher education focuses on specific practices that all teachers, especially teachers-in-training, need to enact for learning to occur in their classrooms. This workshop will lead participants involved in the professional development of language teachers (e.g., teacher leaders, language supervisors, department chairs, or program coordinators) in understanding core practices that are based on theory and research. Professional development leaders will learn how to present core practices and support PK-16 educators in the enactment of these practices by analyzing their instructional moves and understanding the relationship of these moves to learning goals. Discussion and activities will build capacity for enacting core practices ways that ensure fidelity of implementation, maintain their goals, and allow for feedback on performance. Presenter(s): Eileen Glisan, Indiana University of PA; Richard Donato, University of Pittsburgh 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 202B, W06 Engaging Learners Through Authentic Resources, Authentic Audiences, and Authentic Purposes Learners continually ask when they are going to use what they are learning. The answer lies in making every day a real application. Explore and experience strategies that can engage your students in a world s worth of authentic materials, connect your students to native speakers, and provide both authentic audiences and authentic purpose for your students work. Examine powerful vocabulary-building strategies for working with print texts. Through hands-on practice, learn to use a variety of digital tools that facilitate comprehension of and interaction with authentic media. Try out tech tools that empower students to create with language and share their work with authentic audiences. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or Chromebook as well as a smartphone. Presenter(s): Nicole Naditz, Bella Vista High School 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 210, W07 Advanced Placement (AP) Chinese Language and Culture For new and experienced AP teachers as well as Chinese language educators interested in learning about instructional design and assessment for equivalent college courses, this workshop will provide concrete strategies for designing and implementing an effective AP Chinese 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): Jianhua Bai, Kenyon College 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 211, W08 Advanced Placement (AP) German Language and Culture For new and experienced AP teachers as well as German language educators interested in learning about instructional design and assessment for equivalent college courses, this workshop will provide concrete strategies for designing and implementing an effective AP German 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): Linda Zins-Adams, Archbishop Moeller High School 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 212, W09 Advanced Placement (AP) Japanese Language and Culture For new and experienced AP teachers as well as Japanese language educators interested in learning about instructional design and assessment for equivalent college courses, this workshop will provide concrete strategies for designing and implementing an effective AP Japanese 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): Motoko Tabuse, Eastern Michigan University 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 213, W10 Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Language and Culture For new and experienced AP teachers as well as Spanish language educators interested in learning about instructional design and assessment for equivalent college courses, this workshop will provide concrete strategies for designing and implementing 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, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 28 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

31 Thursday Nov16 PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Room 214, W11 Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Literature and Culture For new and experienced AP teachers as well as Spanish educators interested in learning about instructional design and assessment for equivalent college courses, this workshop will provide concrete strategies for designing and implementing an effective AP Spanish Literature curriculum. Participants will learn how to design activities and assessments that develop students proficiencies across all communicative modes and build students skills in literary analysis with particular focus on how to contextualize critical reading and analytical writing. Additionally, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the AP exam structure and learn strategies to prepare students for the AP 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): Maritza Sloan, Ladue Horton Watkins High School 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 202A, W12 Proficiency as a Tool to Focus Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Proficiency is a critical lens for identifying how to help language learners achieve their goal of being able to use a new language. What teachers assess determines, and may limit, what students believe they have to learn. Discover how using a proficiency filter increases student skills and retention, guarantees vertical articulation, and drives performance-based curriculum. Designing for proficiency strengthens classroom instruction by teaching grammar communicatively and by putting vocabulary and structure in a supporting role for purposeful language use. Learn how to make proficiency goals the main focus of both instruction and assessment to ensure that learners experience a smooth transition across a vertical program. Presenter(s): Linda Egnatz, Lincoln-Way High School #210 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 201A, W13 Motivating ALL Learners, ALL the Time: Facilitating Target Language Comprehensibility 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 their own instructional practice. These engagement strategies will develop learners use of the target language. Learn how to move from guided practice to independent use of the target language, motivating learners to use the target language to explore resources, discuss topics and ideas, and prepare messages for specific audiences. Come prepared to share, move and learn from each other! Presenter(s): Alisha Samples, Lexington School District One 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 202C, W14 Investing in Their Learning: Empowering Students to Take Ownership What do you get when you combine student buy-in with student-centered instruction? 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 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 105B, W15 Heritage Language Teaching in Action: Essential Tools and Strategies for Meeting the Needs of All Learners What are the learning needs of heritage language (HL) learners and how can these needs be served in the language classroom? Guided by these driving questions, this workshop provides an overview of the research on HL learners, focusing on their linguistic and socio-affective needs. Three pedagogical approaches for meeting these needs are: (1) discourse-based, Macro-based approaches teach grammar and vocabulary as dictated by function or context; (2) the From-to Principles build on HL learners functional skills and global knowledge of their heritage language and culture; (3) Differentiation addresses the issues of diversity in HL and mixed classes. Workshop participants will practice applying these approaches for a range of languages, levels, and teaching contexts. 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 106A, W16 Can-Do Learning for Intercultural Communicative Competence: Investigate, Interact, and Reflect How intercultural are you and your learners? How can interculturality be seamlessly woven into the fabric of language learning? Explore the new NCSSFL-ACTFL Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) statements and experience strategies to use them for goal setting, lesson building, and learner reflection. Become acquainted with the new ICC Can-Do Statements and self-assess your ICC in English and a target language. Then, reflect on how you currently teach culture and what culturally interactive opportunities you provide learners. Using shared scenarios, engage in constructive activities to gain a better understanding of how to teach culture in the target language through natural experience and offer learners opportunities to investigate and interact in authentic cultural contexts. Presenter(s): Jacque Van Houten, Jefferson County Public Schools; Kathleen Shelton, Ohio Department of Education 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 201B, W17 Transform Your Language Teaching with Digital Tools to Inspire, Create, and Collaborate Language instructors today are tasked not only with teaching language but also with integrating 21st century skills in their classrooms. How can we transform language teaching with tools that inspire students to learn, allow for creativity, and facilitate collaboration with others? Following ACTFL s 21st Century Skills areas, this workshop 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 global awareness. Participants will see examples, create tasks structured around the 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 device to work on, as the workshop will be hands-on. Presenter(s): Lara Lomicka Anderson, University of South Carolina; Gillian Lord, University of Florida THURSDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 29

32 PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS Thursday Nov16 THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 203A, 007 Writing and Reviewing the ACTFL/CAEP Program Report This workshop will examine the ACTFL/CAEP Report: (1) to assist faculty members writing reports for programs that prepare world language teachers; and (2) to educate and train new and continuing ACTFL/CAEP program reviewers. 9:00 a.m. to Noon for review writers and new program reviewers, and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for new program reviewers. (Box lunch provided for reviewers). Presenter(s): Teresa Bell, Brigham Young University; Rebecca Fox, George Mason University; Shawn Morrison, College of Charleston 11:45 a.m. 12:45 p.m. Room 104, 008 ACTFL Assembly of Delegates/NADSFL/NCSSFL Luncheon By invitation and reservation for ACTFL Organizational Members delegates, NADSFL and NCSSFL. 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Board Room A, 009 NNELL Board Meeting 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Room 106A, W18 The Keys to Strategies for Language Instruction: Engagement, Relevance, Critical Thinking, and Collaboration Workshop participants will explore how to create a classroom environment that is learning- and language-rich using the latest book from ACTFL, The Keys to Strategies for Language Instruction. Participants will examine processes for selecting relevant activities that enhance students learning as they collaborate in engaging, real world, authentic learning through the three communicative modes. Workshop topics include: facilitating teacher-learner partnerships for learning; creating a language- and culture-rich, safe learning environment; communicating effectively by linking the three modes with culture; engaging all learners; and evaluating instructional strategies. Participants will reflect on their current practices, analyze examples, and add strategies to their repertoire. Presenter(s): Leslie Grahn, Howard County Public Schools, MD; Dave McAlpine, University of Arkansas at Little Rock 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Room 201B, W19 Moving Beyond the List: Helping Students ACQUIRE the Words They Need to Communicate Everyone knows you can t communicate effectively without words, so every unit contains vocabulary words to be taught and learned. But how do I know which words I should teach? Better yet, which ones should I focus on having students learn for active use and recall? How many words should be included in each unit s vocabulary list? Once I know which words, how should I go about teaching vocabulary? AND, 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 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Room 105B, W20 Practical Approaches to Presentational and Interpersonal Communication in Today s Latin Classroom Are you looking for innovative ways to support Interpretive reading with your Latin students? Have you wanted to explore the possibilities of Presentational and Interpersonal activities but aren t sure where to begin? In this workshop, participants briefly explore the differences between the 1997 and 2017 American Classical League (ACL) Standards which have been updated to reflect the three modes: Interpretive, Presentational, and Interpersonal. Participants then experience a series of exercises and activities that develop students Presentational writing and Interpersonal speaking, 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 and incorporate a variety of Presentational and Interpersonal activities with their own students. Presenter(s): Ted Zarrow, Westwood High School 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Room 106B, W21 Pathway to Cultural Perspectives: Question, Explore, Verify, Reflect, Question The World-Readiness Standards Cultural Framework of Products, Practices, and 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 requires continuous inquiry into contemporary perspectives along with a changing set 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 information from written and visual documents, as well as from interactions with those who know, on topics connected to unit themes and current events. Participants are encouraged to bring to the workshop cultural questions for which they or their students seek answers. Effective teaching approaches and materials spring from confidence in and exploration of the knowledge base. Presenter(s): June Phillips, Professor Emeritus, Weber State University 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Room 202A, W22 Transformational Play: Language and Culture Learning Through Games and Game Design It s all fun and games, until someone learns a language! Then it becomes even more fun. This workshop introduces participants to the design thinking process used to 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, pleasantly frustrating problems that need to be solved. After exploring principles of 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 research, (2) balance design for information seeking and engagement, (3) represent unfamiliar content in a non-linear manner, and (4) define what it means to be successful in this new environment and how to assess success with new rubrics. We will be assisted by students who have participated in the design of Bonne Chance (www. playbonnechance.com), a French learning game. Presenter(s): Sebastien Dubreil, Carnegie Mellon University; Cary Staples, University of Tennessee Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 30 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

33 Thursday Nov16 PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Room 201A, W23 Creating Formative and Summative Assessments to Guide 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 couldn t 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 We re fluent in education THURSDAY 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Music Row 1, Omni Nashville 010 Standards Collaborative Board Meeting By invitation only. 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Music Row 5, Omni Nashville 011 ACTFL Special Interest Group (SIG) Officer Meeting 6:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Music Row 3, Omni Nashville 012 AATI Executive Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Gibson Boardroom, Omni Nashville 013 CLTA Steering Committee Meeting Get Clarity on the National Language Teacher Recruitment and Retention Crisis Join distinguished language experts as they share strategies to address critical world language and bilingual teacher shortages by building capacity through recruitment and retention. Plenary I Session, Friday, November 17, 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., Davidson Ballroom Salon B, Music City Center. ACTFL 2017 Nashville, Tennessee November 17-19, 2017 Accademia Italiana A lucky teacher will be offered a full scholarship to attend a Glottodidactic Course 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 are offered. Learn more about it at Booth: #434 info@accademia-italiana.it / Scuola di Italiano Dante Alighieri Campus L Infinito Recanati Scuola Dante Alighieri Campus L Infinito is an Italian language and culture school. 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 specialized in language learning. Booth: #439 info@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 / 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 Italy s presence at major U.S. book fairs, and the publishing website. Booth: #433 chicago@ice.it / Sant Anna Institute Where can high school and university students dive into the authenticity of Southern Italian culture? At Sant Anna Institute in Sorrento, Italy, where else? Visit Booth: #438 to discover more about how Sant Anna s programs (for credit) are integrated into the host community through tandem projects, internships, service learning activities, volunteering, field-trips and more! info@santannainstitute.com / Università per Stranieri di Siena 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 Label for Languages by the Council of Europe 10 times for the best projects involving language teaching. Booth: #432 info@unistrasi.it / Consulate General of Italy in Boston. ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 31

34 ACTFL COLLAB ZONE JOIN US FOR A NEW LEARNING EXPERIENCE in the ACTFL Collab Zone in Exhibit Halls B D 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 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Charting Learner Progress: Analyzing AAPPL Assessment Results Presenter: Paul Sandrock, ACTFL 11:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Hosting ACTFL Proficiency and Performance Workshops at Your School Presenters: Ann Aly and Rula Malky, ACTFL 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Opportunities to Serve as an ACTFL Tester or Rater Presenters: Yesenia Olivares and Julia Ruane, ACTFL 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Opportunities to Serve as a Consult with ACTFL s Center for Assessment, Research, and Development (CARD) Presenters: Leah Graham and Deise Almeida Nassinhack, ACTFL 2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. AAPPL Tasks: Models for Performance Assessments Presenters: Tony Smith and Camelot Marshall, ACTFL 3:30 p.m. 3:50 p.m. Less Commonly Taught Language Experts Needed Presenter: Julia Ruane, ACTFL 4:00 p.m. 4:50 p.m. Using Conversation Builder for Practice and Assessment in Any Language Presenters: Tony Smith and James Monk, ACTFL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 8:30 a.m. 9:20 a.m. What Counts? Developing Learners Communication Strategies Presenter: Paul Sandrock, ACTFL 9:30 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Less Commonly Taught Language Experts Needed Presenter: Julia Ruane, ACTFL 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. AAPPL Tasks: Models for Performance Assessments Presenters: Tony Smith and Camelot Marshall, ACTFL 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Hosting ACTFL Tester Trainings & Proficiency Workshops at Your School Presenters: Rula Malky and Deise Nassinhack, ACTFL 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Using Conversation Builder for Practice and Assessment in Any Language Presenters: Tony Smith and James Monk, ACTFL 2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. An Overview of ACTFL Assessments Presenters: Leah Graham and Deise Nassinhack, ACTFL 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Opportunities to Serve as an ACTFL Tester or Rater Presenters: Yesenia Olivares and Julia Ruane, ACTFL SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Hosting ACTFL Tester Trainings and Proficiency Workshops at Your School Presenters: Ann Aly and Rula Malky, ACTFL Using Conversation Builder for Practice and Assessment in Any Language Presenters: Tony Smith and James Monk, ACTFL 32 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

35 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. Friday, November 17 12:30 to 1:20 pm Exhibitor Workshop Room #2 You will help decide who takes the prize. Meet entrepreneurs who have created innovative technology products for world language education. Opening General Session 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. World Languages Expo Opening and Welcome Coffee with Exhibitors World Languages Expo Open 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions, ACTFL Roundtables, and ACTFL Plenary I 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. FRIDAY 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. Sponsored by Concurrent Sessions 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. ACTFL Awards Ceremony 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. University of Hawai i at Mānoa lftic.lll.hawaii.edu tech.center@hawaii.edu ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 33

36 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 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT) MELISSA DALTON Scripps Middle School Lake Orion, MI Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (CSCTFL) CALEB HOWARD Mennies Elementary School Vineland, NY Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL) YING JIN Cupertino High School Cupertino, CA Southwest Conference on Language Teaching (SWCOLT) CATHERINE OUSSELIN Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon, WA Pacific Northwest Council for Languages (PNCFL)

37 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. (Doors open at 7:45 a.m.) Grand Ballroom, 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. 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A, 014 ACTFL Convention Orientation and Welcome Come join in the fun! A must for any first-time attendee, this session hosted by the ACTFL Program Committee provides tips on how to make your first convention a success. Presenters will help attendees find information in the Convention Program Guide, on the Convention Mobile App, and become familiar with the highlights and key events during the convention. Presenter(s): William Anderson, Massapequa School District; Susann Davis, Western Kentucky University; Lisa Lilley Ritter, Springfield Public Schools (retired); Caroline Kelly, Mitchell Community College; Sandy Garcia, Queens College Room 211, 015 AATG Sprach- und Samstagsschulen Committee Meeting Room 213, 016 AATG Community College Committee Meeting Coffee s on Us! Come meet our Keynote Speaker, Bill Weir, at ACTFL Central and join your colleagues at the ACTFL Welcome Coffee at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17 in the World Languages Expo (Exhibit Halls B D, ), immediately following the Opening General Session. ACTFL CAREER CAFÉ 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Career Café, Exhibit Halls B D, 017 Launching a Successful Job Search Locating Opportunities and Interpreting Job Announcements Where should you look to find a satisfying position? Come learn about the major outlets through which language education positions, both academic and non-academic, are shared so that you can launch a successful job search. Presenter(s): Erin Kearney, University of New York at Buffalo ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 018 Charting Learner Progress: Analyzing AAPPL Assessment Results Join the conversation on how to use AAPPL data to answer district questions on how well learners are achieving desired results, the alignment of the curriculum goals with what learners can actually do with the language, and how the three modes of communication are balanced in your program. Examine how to use AAPPL results to provide feedback to learners, set expectations for your program, and inform instruction. Presenter(s): Paul Sandrock, ACTFL ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE MINI-BYTE 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls B D, 019 What s Trending Do you understand trendy things like the Kardashians, words like lit, and kids flipping water bottles? Neither do I, but I do know technology. Come spend some time learning about what is trending in technology in the world language classroom. Presenter(s): Carmen Scoggins, Watauga High School 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls B D, E01 90% Target, 100% Success In this highly engaging session, you will learn how to use culture, content, and fiction to facilitate language acquisition. Learn how to refine input and create lessons to sustain 90+% interaction in the target language that is 100% conducive for language acquisition. Sponsor: Fluency Matters Presenter(s): Kristy Placido, Fluency Matters, Carol Gaab, Fluency Matters, Carrie Toth, Salem Community High School FRIDAY ACTFL ACTFL PROGRAM PROGRAM GUIDE GUIDE 35 35

38 723 ACTFL CAFÉ The ACTFL CAREER CAFÉ is open in Exhibit Halls B D in the to pre-k 16 preservice or in-service teachers. Learn from and share with other colleagues involved in the career search process in this relaxed atmosphere. Discussions will be facilitated by Erin Kearney, Greta Lundgaard, and Leah Graham. 36 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 10:30 a.m. 11:20 p.m. Launching a Successful Job Search Locating Opportunities and Interpreting Job Announcements 11:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Crafting an Attention-Getting Resume/CV for K-12 Teachers 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Balancing Roles and Responsibilities in Your New Position as a K-12 Teacher 3:30 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Navigating the Job Interview and Negotiating an Offer for Post-Secondary Positions SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 9:30 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Navigating the Job Interview and Negotiating an Offer for K-12 Teaching Positions 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Crafting an Attention-Getting Resume/CV for Post-Secondary Teaching Positions 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Launching a Successful Job Search Locating Opportunities and Interpreting Job Announcements 2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Balancing Roles and Responsibilities in Your New Position as a Post-Secondary Teacher 3:30 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Planning for Your Professional Development

39 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls B D, E02 Effortlessly Create Digital Reports/Portfolios with Better Chinese Have you been wondering how you can generate your students learning reports/profiles to better achieve proficiency? With Better Immersion and Discovering Chinese Pro Apps, you can do it with a click. Come find out how easy it is to create written, video, audio, and learning records with our model teachers! Sponsor: Better Chinese Presenter(s): Model teachers Applicable Language: Chinese 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls B D, 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. 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! Sponsor: EMC School Presenter(s): Tanya Brown, EMC School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 Applicable Language: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls B D, E04 Keep Them Talking in the TL, the RLRA Way! Teachers from the Avery Coonley School will share strategies for facilitating 100% use of the target language for teachers AND students. Learn about a fun accountability system, tips for using engaging partner activities, and tools that allow students to start speaking in the target language from day one. Go home with a free sample lesson to try with your classes! Sponsor: Real Language right away! Presenter(s): Elizabeth Roberts, The Avery Coonley School, Denise Clivaz, The Avery Coonley School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: French, Spanish, Other YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS ARE VALUABLE. 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Workshop Room #5, Exhibit Halls B D, E05 Engaging Heritage Speakers in Spanish World Language Classrooms Participants will explore a wealth of strategies to differentiate instruction for heritage Spanish speakers in the world language classroom through product, process and content. They will participate in activities in all three modes of communication and all four language domains, including a look at the role of integrated performance assessment. Sponsor: Santillana USA Publishing Presenter(s): Barbara Jones, Santillana USA Publishing Applicable Language: Spanish I AM BILINGUAL. I AM THE BRIDGE TO MY COMMUNITY. You can help your language community by volunteering with the National Language Service Corps (NLSC). Are you fluent in English and another language? If so, the NLSC is looking for individuals like you. FRIDAY Support Our Sponsors Please stop by our sponsors booths in the World Languages Expo (Exhibit Halls B D, Music City Center) and thank them all for their continued support of ACTFL and the language education community. A list of sponsors appears on p. 12. The NLSC is a national initiative, bringing together people who speak more than one language for the greater good of our country. This is your opportunity to help your language community while supporting government efforts in times of need. To find out more, visit NLSCORPS.ORG/NCOLCTL or call SAY-NLSC ( ). Join today and share this opportunity with your family and friends. You can be the bridge to your community. NLSCORPS.ORG/NCOLCTL ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 37

40 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls B D, 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) FRIDAY RT1-01 Cultivating Cultural Awareness with Instagram Instagram, hashtags, and pictures...oh, my! Learn how to use authentic Instagram pages to prompt reflection and boost language learners cultural awareness. Leave this presentation with an understanding of Instagram s effectiveness in engaging students both within and beyond the language classroom. Bring a device that can access Instagram! Presenter(s): Kayla Heflin and Laura Woford, Darlington School RT1-02 Exchange Fun and Effective Games to Hook Students Help students put language skills into their long-term memory through playing games. Games can create associative links by using critical thinking skills, creativity, and teamwork in class. Attendees will exchange and discuss their most effective and engaging games using live discussion and a digital forum. Presenter(s): Gabriela Zini and Ashley Evans, Darlington School RT1-03 F2F, Hybrid, Online: Best Practice for Language Teaching Participants will explore language teaching in the traditional F2F environment and how hybrid learning or 100% online delivery can be implemented with similar outcomes. The pros and cons of online delivery will be discussed and participants will take away concrete examples of media-based activities that facilitate distance learning. Presenter(s): Randi Polk, Eastern Kentucky University Do You Have the Convention Mobile App? Be sure to download the official Mobile App for the 2017 ACTFL Annual Convention and World 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. RT1-04 Formative Assessment Strategies in a Blended Foreign Language Classroom This presentation examines Formative Assessment (FA) strategies in a blended foreign language classroom that enable students to set and attain meaningful learning goals at each instructional level. Using Russian as a target language, various FA tools and models for incorporating them into curriculum design via signature assignments will be shared. Presenter(s): Irina Ivliyeva, Missouri University of Science and Technology RT1-05 From the Ground Up: Curricular Redesign and Innovation Many language programs could benefit from curricular updates, but the process can be daunting without a set of guidelines. This roundtable will present the curriculum redesign work undertaken in one undergraduate language program, and will share the timeline for the redesign, the resources used, as well as a sample syllabus and lesson plans. Presenter(s): Gina Sherriff and Kaitlin Thomas, Norwich University RT1-06 How Online Collaboration Creates a Learning Community Through Literature Learn how to use collaborative online tools to help your students engage with 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 consider these options in the context of featuring HL programs from different countries and spanning a wide range of languages, instructional settings, and educational levels. Presenter(s): Claire Chik, National Heritage Language Resource Center, UCLA; Maria Carreira, California State University, Long Beach; Olga Kagan, UCLA RT1-08 Strategies, Activities, and Reflections on Flipping a Language Classroom This presentation and discussion will focus on the experiences, strategies, and methodologies used to flip an ESL university-level listening class. It will look at different technologies used for both in- and out-of-class assignments. It will focus on how to flip a curriculum to optimize classroom time, benefit learners, and improve instruction. Presenter(s): Kathryn Adams RT1-09 To Flip or Not to Flip? 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 will be presented with examples of both a flipped classroom and a blended classroom. We will discuss the pros and cons of both learning environments. Presenter(s): Keri Bell, Swartz Creek Middle School RT1-10 Transformative Dissonance in Community-based Learning When students interact with local language communities in service-learning or other community-based learning it might trigger dissonance, but transformative learning occurs when resistance is confronted. Participants will share how they facilitate critical reflections and support language students interacting with the community. Presenter(s): Joan Clifford, Duke University Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 38 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

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42 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 FRIDAY 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville 020 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Assessment and Feedback I L Effet des évaluations formatives sur la motivation des élèves de FLE This paper examines the relationship between motivation and evaluation/assessment. It looks at several types of assessments commonly used in high school foreign language classrooms and the history and nature of motivation. It proposes a redefining of assessment, using self-correction to increase motivation to learn, rather than focusing on grades. Presenter(s): Kirby Childress, Ohio State University Assessing Study Abroad Interactional Ability of Foreign Language Learners This presentation provides an overview of a new instrument for assessing Study Abroad Interactional Ability (SAIA) of language learners. The idea of interactional competence is defined, and the SAIA test is described in detail. Results from piloting are discussed, as are ways that this measure might be used to gauge student preparedness for, or gains from, study abroad. Presenter(s): Frank Dolce, Carnegie Mellon University Self-assessment of Teaching as a Tool to Transform L2 Classroom Practices This paper introduces a guided teacher observation model which combines both self- and peer-observations, designed for foreign-language (FL) teachers to evaluate their own classroom practice through video recording and directed reflection. The use of this model enables teachers to identify and address areas for improvement. Presenter(s): Maria Luisa Spicer-Escalante, Utah State University Check Out the Interactive Geo-Map Explore the Geo-Map interactive station in the Exhibit Hall Concourse on Level 3 of the near Registration to see where attendees are coming from in real-time using a touch screen map of the world. It s an interesting look at the impressive breadth and diversity of our gathering. Don t miss it! 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville 021 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Heritage Language Instruction I Integrating Heritage Speakers (HS) in Recent Immigration Areas: Where to Start? This paper provides a snapshot of Heritage Speakers (HS) in the education system in Tennessee, a state with a growing number of Hispanic HSs. Survey/interview data indicate classes for HSs are rare and teachers lack appropriate training. Practical implications for program development and implementation are discussed within this sociolinguistic context. Presenter(s): Inmaculada Gomez Soler, University of Memphis Reciprocal Learning: What Do the Heritage Learners Have to Say About it? In an IRB-approved study, university Heritage Learners and Second Language Learners in four classes shared their perspectives of Reciprocal Learning, or how they viewed learning Spanish with and without the other group. This research project involved a survey-based qualitative investigation. Presenter(s): Nancy Zimmerman, Kutztown University Language Learning Strategies of Heritage Learners of Persian and Arabic This study examines the language learning strategies used by Heritage and Non-Heritage learners of Persian and Arabic. With a sample of 110 university students, the similarities and differences in the language learning strategies used across these two languages and their significance will be discussed. Presenter(s): Shahla Adel, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A1, 022 Rebel Yell: One Teacher s Journey to Teach without Grades Proficiency- and standards-based curricula promote progress and individuality, yet many teachers are held back due to traditional student measurement guidelines. How does one evaluate students while also encouraging their TL growth? This session looks at moving to a feedback-based evaluation system in which students focus on progress over product. Presenter(s): Karen Tharrington, North Carolina State University 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3, 023 EdTech Integration to Increase Language Production A dual language immersion teacher will demonstrate six tech tools on ipads and Chromebooks that promote language production that teachers can use in their class tomorrow. This is for all teachers of all tech comfort levels, from beginning to advanced. Links, directions, and student samples will be provided. Bring an ipad or laptop; it s hands-on! Presenter(s): Valerie Sun, CSU Fullerton ACTFL PLENARY I 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon B, 024 Addressing our National Crisis of Language Teacher Recruitment and Retention With 43 states and the District of Columbia declaring world language or bilingual teacher shortages, it is imperative that we find solutions to this growing crisis to build teacher capacity. This panel discussion will focus on strategies for recruiting as early as high school and as late as career switcher programs to fill our ranks. In addition, programs that help retain teachers once they enter the classroom will also be featured. Presenter(s): Desa Dawson, ACTFL President, Oklahoma State Department of Education; Richard Ingersoll, University of Pennsylvania; Bill Anderson, Massapequa School District 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon C1, 025 Cultivating Language Learning in a STEM Environment What role does language learning play in today s STEM-focused world? This presentation will provide instructors with strategies for student motivation and engagement in a STEM environment. Attendees will learn how to view different aspects of their programs through a STEM lens from presenters who are IB-certified teachers in a STEM school. Presenter(s): Jessica Staub and Renee Mindek, Downingtown STEM Academy Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 40 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

43 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon C2, 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville 029 Creating a Path to Autonomous Learning Through the Use of Can- Do Statements It is crucial to keep in mind that student learning continues beyond and after the class. This study hopes to increase awareness that self-assessments using can-do statements are effective in fostering independent learners. Participants will take ideas from the presenters examples and discussion, and apply can-do statements in their classrooms. Presenter(s): Michi Shimura and Hiroko Katsuta, The Japan Foundation Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Music Row 1, Omni Nashville 031 Keep Up the Pace: Teaching Grammar Through Storytelling One way to keep up with modern teaching strategies in the FL classroom is to use the PACE model. Truly Vygotskian in nature, PACE is a dialogical approach to teaching grammar. Through storytelling, PACE encourages language learners to reflect on the use of target language forms, to collaborate, and to co-construct a grammar explanation. Presenter(s): Randa Taftaf, University of Pittsburgh Sponsor: Arabic SIG Applicable Language: Arabic 026 New Teacher Emergency Survival Kit: Tools for a Successful First Year The shortage of certified language teachers pushes schools to hire teachers with little or no training. These teachers must overcome enormous challenges and often lack the resources to do so in a timely and efficient manner. This session documents a first-year teacher s experiences and identifies the tools needed to survive the first year successfully. Presenter(s): Jessica Warner, Fayette Public Schools; Stayc Dubravac, University of Kentucky 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville 027 How to Teach Italian for Spanish Speakers This session presents a sample of training videos that have been created with funding from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote the study of Italian among Spanish-speaking students. The methods and techniques for facilitating the study of Italian among Spanish speakers are outlined in these videos. Presenter(s): Clorinda Donato, Manuel Romero, and Vanessa Villarreal, California State University, Long Beach; Cedric Joseph Oliva, St. Lawrence University Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville 028 Italian Paper Presentations on Literacy I Literacy-oriented Instruction in the Foreign Language Curriculum This presentation will provide practical suggestions on how to implement a multi-literacies approach in the Italian classroom as a viable way to overcome the bifurcation of foreign language programs. Presenter(s): Sara Mattavelli, College of William & Mary Analysis of Students Perception of Teaching with Authentic Material The focus of this presentation is an analysis of the students response to an Italian language Intermediate course taught with only authentic materials and limited support from a specific traditional textbook. Presenter(s): Antonella Dell Anna, Arizona State University Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville 030 AATJ Research Paper Session I Making Sense of and Making Use of Diversity in the Japanese Classroom This presentation will report on attempts to use students own conceptions of diversity as part of intermediate, college-level Japanese language instruction. It will also explore how students face differences among themselves and discuss diversity issues prevalent in their immediate environments and in the culture of the target language. Presenter(s): Yasuko Akiyama, Indiana University Effective Accounts in Conflicted Situations in a Japanese Enterprise Conflict is an unavoidable part of everyday life. There are many situations that make people feel defensive, with a need to explain a norm-contradicted situation. This paper examines effective language strategies for conflict management in a Japanese enterprise setting. It also reveals what feelings are associated with apologetic expressions. Presenter(s): Kanako Yao, Washington University in St. Louis Instructing Communication Processes for Coconstructing Conversation This paper examines JFL learners performance of conversational skills and argues for explicit instruction to raise learners awareness of co-construction as communication processes. In particular, appropriate speakers behavior to enable aizuchi is stressed. Attendees will leave with specific steps for implementation. Presenter(s): Takae Tsujioka, George Washington University; Tomoko Hoogenboom, University of Maryland Baltimore County Sponsor: AATJ Applicable Language: Japanese 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Music Row 2, Omni Nashville 032 ACTFL African-American SIG Business Meeting and Presentation 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Music Row 3, Omni Nashville 033 Strategies in Teaching and Learning Korean The Influences of Exposure to Korean Popular Media in Learning Korean This study will explore the influence of exposure to Korean popular media in learning Korean, with respect to students autonomy. Quantitative data, drawn from the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning and the Style Analysis Survey, and qualitative data, such as students narratives and online activities, will be discussed. Presenter(s): Inhye Lee, University of Minnesota Contextualized Frontloading: Meaningful Scaffolding Vocabulary Activities In this session, presenters will reemphasize the importance of scaffolding in language teaching and share effective strategies to facilitate scaffolding for dealing with higher-level language input. Samples of different types of contextualized scaffolding vocabulary activities and students responses about their effectiveness will be shared. Presenter(s): Yunjung Kim, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center; Jee In Kim, Defense Language Institute The Effect of and Students Perceptions of Corrective Feedback This empirical study investigated the effect of and students perceptions of and preferences for four different types of corrective feedback on the writing of KFL learners. The results and implications of the study will provide language educators with local knowledge and additional insights into using corrective feedback for their students more effectively. Presenter(s): Myounghee Cho, University of Rochester Sponsor: Korean SIG Applicable Language: Korean FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 41

44 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Music Row 4, Omni Nashville 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 101B, 036 ACTFL Spanish for Heritage Learners SIG Session I To Correct or Not Correct Common Features of U.S. Spanish? This talk explores the history, acceptance and distribution of some features of U.S. Spanish to help teachers of Heritage Speakers distinguish between dialectal differences and learner errors in need of correction. Structures under consideration include the conditional, dequeísmo, deber (de), syntactic calques, and lexical borrowings. Presenter(s): Lauren Miller and César Gutiérrez Miguel, Wake Forest University Confidence in New Contexts: Service-Learning s Impact on Language Attitudes This study examines how participation in a community service-learning project impacts university Spanish Heritage Learners attitudes toward language. Analysis of surveys and reflection essays demonstrates how new contexts for Heritage Language use provided by service-learning help transform students linguistic, social and professional confidence. Presenter(s): Kelly Lowther Pereira, University of North Carolina-Greensboro Strengthening Spanish Oral Language Proficiency with RICH With the ultimate objective of strengthening oral language proficiency in Heritage Speakers, the focus of the Keynote presentation is to introduce the RICH strategy (Reformatting Information Into Conversations at a High Level). Presenter(s): Ligia Martinez, Dixon Unified School District Sponsor: Spanish for Heritage Learners SIG Applicable Language: Spanish 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 101C, 037 Engage, Motivate, and Challenge: Accelerating Students Proficiency Level This session will provide effective strategies to engage and motivate students so they will be able to reach consistent levels of proficiency. Proven techniques, innovative activities, daily routines and evidence of students learning outcomes will be shared to inspire participants to accelerate proficiency levels of students in their classroom. Presenter(s): Hin Huei Yeh, Shrewsbury Public Schools Sponsor: CLASS Keywords: Educator Effectiveness Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese FRIDAY 034 The Lost and Found C : Community-based Language Teaching and Learning This session presents a collaborative project in which college-level Vietnamese, Modern Hebrew, Arabic and Korean courses incorporated community-based, student-driven projects into their language curriculum, and discusses the outcomes of the projects and their pedagogical implications. Presenter(s): Angela Lee-Smith, Sarab Al Ani, Shiri Goren, and Quang Van, Yale University Sponsor: Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) SIG 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 101A, 035 The Edge of 2017: Creating Social Justice Units to Promote Change Our world is made up of varied opinions, attitudes, and perspectives. Students find themselves grappling with these ideas and must decide who they are by choosing a side. This session will present substantive current issues and create authentic learning experiences focused on social justice for our students and the world at large. Presenter(s): Monica Caldari, Creekside Charter School; Kristina Van Winkle, North Tahoe High School Applicable Language: ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 101D, 038 Advancing Language Proficiency: Error Study in a Mandarin Immersion School To advance Mandarin immersion students proficiency levels, it is important to identify and understand the errors students make, and to provide teachers with ways to correct these errors. This study aims to provide useful empirical data and effective teaching strategies for immersion practitioners. Presenter(s): Luyi Lien, Shu-Mei Lai, and Kristin Nordvold, Yinghua Academy Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese America the Bilingual Wants to Hear You and Record Your Voice! Come by and meet the team behind the America the Bilingual podcast: Steve Leveen, Host; Fernando Hernandez, Producer; Beckie Rankin, Associate Producer. The America the Bilingual project is dedicated to the pursuit of bilingualism among Americans of all ages and backgrounds. Our podcast is part of ACTFL s Lead with Languages campaign. During the Convention, our podcast team will be recording brief interviews with attendees to be incorporated into future episodes. Stop by our broadcast booth in the Exhibit Hall Concourse (near Registration) on Level 3 of the. Let us hear your voice and your thoughts! 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 101E, 039 The Benefits of Student Reflection in Classroom Management Effective classroom management is attained by building a positive, supportive, and trusting environment in class. One important way to achieve this is by teaching students to engage in the higher order thinking skill of self-reflection. Teachers will learn techniques for working through this technique and others in their Chinese classes. Presenter(s): Lucy Lee, Livingston High School; Janice Dowd; Jingjing Wu Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 42 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

45 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 102A, 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 103A, 042 Developing Intercultural Communicative Competence Across Chinese Curriculum The panel discusses the significance of intercultural communicative competence (ICC) development for Chinese learners, examines the factors affecting learners ICC development, and presents studies exploring approaches to fostering ICC in different contexts: language courses and cross-cultural competence courses in the U.S. and in study abroad programs. Presenter(s): Yongfang Zhang, Wofford College; Ying Liu, Zhejiang University; Xizhen Qin, University of South Florida Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 104A, 045 Teaching La Francophonie How can one, and should one, understand the concept of La Francophonie, and how can la Francophonie be incorporated into the French classroom? This session will investigate the status of the French language in the world today, and explore how this status can be reflected in our teaching practices, avoiding stereotypes and generalizations. Presenter(s): William Thompson, University of Memphis Applicable Language: French 040 ACTFL Teaching and Learning of Culture SIG Session Strategies for Using Caricatures in the Classroom Using images in the L2 classroom can prompt more discussion than texts (Kearney 2009), but some images can be disturbing. How can we prepare students to view such images? This talk explores how political caricatures, even offensive ones, can be integrated into the classroom to generate discussion, as well as show how negative emotions can be managed. Presenter(s): Melanie Conroy, University of Memphis Building Cultural Competency in Short Term Study Abroad Programs This is a case study of how three specific tasks have shown increased cultural competence in a short-term study abroad program in Sicily. Data from surveys show an increase in cultural competence with commentary from student participants. Frameworks and suggestions will be provided for faculty to consider when implementing in their own programs. Presenter(s): Jessica Greenfield, Oberlin College Language Teaching as a Pathway to Critical Thinking This panel addresses multiple approaches to including intercultural awareness regarding diversity, social justice, and sustainability in language teaching as a means of expanding students critical thinking abilities on these issues in the context of our globalized world. Examples in German, Portuguese and Spanish. Presenter(s): Louise Stoehr, Aparecida de Fatima Cordeiro Dutra, Carlos Cuadra, and Paulo Dutra; Stephen F. Austin State University Sponsor: Teaching and Learning of Culture SIG 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 102B, 041 Saving and Strengthening French Programs The presenters will explore how various AATF initiatives to recognize students and teachers can serve as bulwarks to preserve French programs. Exemplary program designations, outstanding student awards, honor societies, and contests will all be highlighted to provide educators with the tools needed to reward their outstanding performers. Presenter(s): Ann Sunderland and Jayne Abrate, AATF; Catherine F. Danielou, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Mary Helen Kashuba, Chestnut Hill College Language of Presentation: French Applicable Language: French 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 103B, 043 Teaching Different Levels of Chinese Language Courses Through TV Series This panel discusses teaching Chinese language courses through television series. Based on intermediate and advanced level Chinese courses offered at different institutions in the U.S., three presentations demonstrate different pedagogical models and methods, evaluate their effectiveness, address problems encountered, and offer solutions. Presenter(s): Litong Chen, University of Mount Union; Bing Mu, Ohio State University; Chi-ying Wang, Purdue University Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 103C, 044 Preparing FL Teachers to Teach Online: Research, Practice, Recommendations This session focuses its discussion on one innovative model of teacher training (1st presentation) in preparation for online Chinese language teaching that was made possible through the versatility of technologies (2nd presentation) and research-endorsed principles for effective teaching (3rd presentation). Presenter(s): Miao-Fen Tseng, University of Virginia; Henny Chen, Moreau Catholic H School; Luoyi Cai, UNC-Chapel Hilligh Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 104B, 046 When Fashion Meets Politics: Addressing Gender Equality in French Politics This session pairs fashion and politics to engage cross-cultural reflections on issues of gender equality and appearance in politics in France. Activities exploiting press material reporting on French political personalities outfits are designed to foster explorations of controversial fashion choices and public image construction and perception. Presenter(s): Isabelle Drewelow, University of Alabama Applicable Language: French 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 104C, 047 Classroom Management and 90% Target Language Learn how to use the framework for culturally responsive teaching developed by Zaretta Hammond to build a culture of target language use. Starting with the brain research on the fight, flight or freeze response, explore classroom-tested strategies, posters and planning guide that keep teaching and learning in the target language. Presenter(s): Paris Granville, Bellevue School District; Bridget Yaden, Pacific Lutheran University FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 43

46 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 FRIDAY 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 104D, 048 How to Build Strong Language Teacher Teams The heart of an effective program lies in the collaboration and trust of the teaching team. This workshop will present research-based concepts and practical tools that empower leaders to create effective teams. By the end of this session, participants will have specific strategies to help structure effective teams. Presenter(s): Sally Lean, Singapore American School 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 104E, 049 Assessing Intercultural Competence: The Interculturality Can-Do Statements The presenters will discuss the steps they have taken in introductory language courses to change their current culture assessment tool by adapting the measurable and applicable NCSSFL/ACTFL Interculturality Can-Do Statements. A sample activity used in their new model, suitable across languages and levels, will be provided. Presenter(s): Teresa Roig-Torres, Deborah Page, and Angie Woods, University of Cincinnati 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 105AB, 050 Teaching Vocabulary: Which Words Do I Choose? Which vocabulary words? How many? Should students know more than one way to say something? These fundamental and frequently asked questions plague many language teachers. This session is intended to offer research-based suggestions about selecting the most meaningful words for student consumption at the different levels of language learning. Presenter(s): Gregory Duncan, InterPrep Session Handouts Available Online and in Mobile App 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 106A, 051 Integrated Performance Assessments: from Start to Finish IPAs from start to finish! Learn how to design an IPA based on authentic resources for practice or assessment. Start with highlighted pop-up grammar lessons, create interpretative, interpersonal and presentational task activities, and end with rubrics to assess your students proficiency. Examples of Novice and Intermediate IPAs in Spanish. Presenter(s): Melissa Creamer and Elaine Swope, Solon High School Applicable Language: Spanish 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 106B, 052 Strategies for Designing an Advanced French Grammar and Composition Class Context and language entertain a singular relationship that is a challenge when teaching an advanced level course. Students are nearing linguistic proficiency while still struggling to convey their ideas in a complex manner. Presenters will reflect on teaching strategies at this transitional level where form and content are mutually questioned. Presenter(s): Samuel Skippon, Alexandra Borer, and Pascale Crepon, Columbia University Language of Presentation: French Applicable Language: French 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 106C, 053 The Intercultural Classroom Authentic materials are key to supporting intercultural communicative competence (ICC) in the classroom. Participants will be provided with culturally-relevant videos in Spanish and free instructional materials to promote ICC in their classrooms. Presenter(s): Amanda Romjue and Judson MacDonald, Appalachian State University Applicable Language: Spanish 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 107AB, 054 Align Your Activities to the Three Modes of Communication Participants will learn how to align lesson activities to the interpretive, interpersonal and presentational modes of communication and be given a take-home resource for quick implementation. Participants will be introduced to strategies used in a 50/50 Spanish Immersion Program that maximizes a student s speaking proficiency level. Presenter(s): Karina Martinson, Madison School District; Nereyda German and Priscilla Gossett, Madison Heights Elementary School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 Applicable Language: Spanish 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 108, 055 World Language Centers for All Languages and Levels! Do you feel like you re pulled in different directions in your classroom and can t give individual students enough of your time? Come see how elementary and secondary teachers integrate differentiated centers in their proficiency-based classes. Experience centers in action and learn how to develop simple routines and low-prep, reusable materials. Presenter(s): Heather Sherrow and Katie Erickson, Howard County Public Schools 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 201A, 056 Exploring PK-6 Teachers Perceptions of High Leverage Teaching Practices The results of two qualitative studies will be used as the basis of a session exploring high leverage teaching practices (HLTPs; Glisan & Donato, 2017) in HL and WL settings. Participants will examine their own beliefs and perceptions, while working to develop HLTPs focusing on assessment and culture for elementary school language classrooms. Presenter(s): Maria Katradis, George Mason University; Olga Ivonne Corretjer, Independent Consultant Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 Presenters are being encouraged to upload their handouts to the Online Convention Program ( and the official Convention Mobile App. Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 44 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

47 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 201B, 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 202C, 060 Social Justice in the Language Classroom: A Call to Action The goals of language education in the U.S. have always been informed by the social, historical, and political contexts of instruction. In this session, we explore the foundations of social justice in language education, effective social justice instruction at the lesson planning and course design levels, and professional development opportunities. Presenter(s): Linwood Randolph, University of North Carolina Wilmington; Stacey Margarita Johnson, Vanderbilt University 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 204, 063 Personalized Assessment Models to Enhance Authenticity and Chinese Learning Good personalized formative and summative assessments should be time-efficient, manageable and maintain the authenticity and communicativeness of real-life situations. In this thought-provoking session, presenters will demonstrate some powerful authentic formative and summative assessment tools and models to promote 21st century language learning. Presenter(s): Hua Zhang, Saint Andrew s School; Jian Gao, Monomoy Regional School District; Shuhong Wang, University of Massachusetts Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 057 The Maker Mindset in Project Based Language Learning (PBLL) In this session, attendees will view a documentary chronicling a PBLL unit in which students embrace design thinking practices to build fluency and foster interculturality. Participants will examine essential project design elements and student products in digital portfolios. They will collaborate to ideate and prototype innovative project designs. Presenter(s): Crystal Brim Cleveland, Darlington School 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 202A, 058 Google Apps and Products in World Languages: Successful Use with Students! Experience and learn about real, day-to-day uses of G Suite (formerly Google Apps) in the World Languages classroom. See examples with students of how teachers at two districts are using these tools to enhance learning and teaching using technology as seamlessly as possible. Discover how to take advantage of a 1:1 environment with languages. Presenter(s): Jorge Zamora, Glenbrook South High School; Heidi Lechner, Libertyville High School 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 202B, 059 Using Commercials to Explore Intercultural Perspectives Teaching cultural perspectives is a challenge, but commercials offer an ideal solution, since advertising depends so heavily on cultural values. This session offers sources, approaches, and examples for using commercials to design project-based activities that inspire students to think interculturally and to apply what they learn. Presenter(s): Sharon Wilkinson, Mark Bates, and Patricia Calkins, Simpson College 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 203A, MLA Language Enrollment Survey: Sneak Preview This session will present a sneak preview of the results of the 2016 MLA Language Enrollment Survey. Topics include highlights of the survey and enrollment trends, how faculty members can use the data to advocate for the study of language(s) on their home campus, and the distribution of enrollments by institutional or program type in postsecondary education. Presenter(s): Dennis Looney and Mara Naaman, Modern Language Association 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 203B, 062 Contemplation in the Classroom: Teachers as Reflective Practitioners Reflection is a powerful tool for teacher growth. This session will review and share examples of reflective practices from teacher training programs in New York, as well as give participants the opportunity to begin creating a plan for how to integrate reflection into their own professional development experiences. Presenter(s): Victoria Gilbert, Saint David s School 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 205A, 064 Peas in a Pod, the Linguistic Growth Mindset and ACTFL s Six Core Practices This session will explore how embedding a linguistic growth mindset within ACTFL s 6 Core Practices has led to even greater student success in two very different Japanese classrooms. Participants will leave with concrete strategies for supporting their students journeys as adventurous language-learning risk-takers. Presenter(s): Rie Tanaka and Rikiya Kawano, Presidio Middle School 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 206A, 065 World Language Capabilities and National Security World Language capabilities is a critical component of national security. A 2012 report even referred to our lack of world language resources as a national security crisis. This panel will feature experts from various sectors of the U.S. Government who will discuss language proficiency in governmental settings. Presenter(s): Leah Graham, ACTFL; Christine Campbell, Defense Language Institute Audience Level: Administration FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 45

48 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 206B, 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 207C, 069 Everything You Always Wanted to Know (But Were Afraid to Ask) This session is a refresher and/or introduction to the key concepts that are part of 21st century world language instruction and that will be woven throughout the convention. Join the presenters to discuss concepts such as the refreshed World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, Communication modes, core practices, Can-Do Statements, Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs), and interculturality. All attendees are welcome. Presenter(s): Susann Davis, Western Kentucky University; Martha Halemba, Ohio Foreign Language Association/Hudson City Schools; Thomas Sauer, LearningShifts; Willard Heller, SUNY; Juan Carlos Morales, Miami Dade College InterAmerican Campus; Stasie Harrington, Western Kentucky University; Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell, Musicuent; Mara Cobe, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Brandee Mau, Utah State Board of Education; Nicole Naditz, Bella Vista High School 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 208B, 072 (Self-)Assessing Performance: Goals, Reflection, and the CAN-DO Statements The pedagogical value of using the CAN-DO Statements for self-assessment quickly diminishes when it represents a stand-alone or add-on activity. This session focuses on the role of goal-setting, reflection, and independent learning in conjunction with the CAN-DO Statements in fomenting learner autonomy and ownership of L2/C2 acquisition. Presenter(s): Mary Ann Dellinger, Virginia Military Institute FRIDAY 066 Latin is for All: Exploring the Future of Latin Assessment and Pedagogy Join with the National Latin Exam to explore the future of Latin assessment and pedagogy to sustain, celebrate and promote the study of Latin literature and culture. As the National Latin Exam celebrates its 40th year, come participate in a thoughtful review of practices in assessment through strategic planning. Presenter(s): Debra Heaton and Lauren Rogers, National Latin Exam Applicable Language: Latin 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 207A, 067 Using Slam Poetry to Enhance the Foreign Language Curriculum Slam poetry in the L2 classroom is a tool that inspires students to learn the language thru the expression of their feelings and creativity. This hands-on workshop offers activities to foster poetry writing and performing as an innovative pedagogical tool for L2 acquisition and curriculum invigoration. Audience participation required. Presenter(s): Ines Arribas, Bryn Mawr College 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 207B, 068 Lead with NCSSFL: Immersion Program Growth via the Stages of Implementation While many educational initiatives fail, research indicates that by applying Implementation Science, the majority succeed. In this NCSSFL-led session, become familiar with the four Stages of Implementation, explore key components of each stage, and identify key applications of the stages to establish, expand, and sustain your immersion program. Presenter(s): Gregory Fulkerson and Lynn Fulton- Archer, Delaware Department of Education Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 207D, 070 Social Justice and Language Learning: Exploration via Digital Technologies The exploration of issues connected to social justice is fundamentally important in language learning. Digital games and augmented reality experiences offer unique ways to explore these complex issues. In this session, digital approaches to language learning with social justice at their core are explored and evaluated. Presenter(s): Julie Sykes and Stephanie Knight, University of Oregon 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 208A, 071 It s More Than Just Reading: Literacy in the World Language Classroom How would you define literacy? Or more importantly, how would you describe your literacy practices? In this session, participants will explore how the modes of communication align with literacy skills and experience four take-away strategies that integrate literacy with interpersonal speaking, interpretive reading, and presentational writing. Presenter(s): Laura Roche Youngworth, Fayette County Public Schools 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 209A, 073 Seal of Biliteracy Implementation: Benefits and Challenges Presenters share findings from a multiple case study of school districts in Illinois at different stages of implementing the Seal of Biliteracy. They discuss findings from administrators, teachers, and students related to how Seal of Biliteracy implementation has influenced curricula, students motivation, and retention. Presenter(s): Kristin Davin, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Linda Egnatz, Lincoln-Way High School #210; Amy Heineke, Loyola University Chicago 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 209B, 074 Grow Your Own Crop of Language Teachers for Early Language Learning How does a school district integrate a world language into the elementary curriculum when funding is unavailable to hire a teacher? How can high school students keep their language abilities sharp while exploring a career in education? In this session, educators learn how to train students to meet the need for world languages in elementary school. Presenter(s): Sarah Loveless, Calloway Co. 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49 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 209C, 075 Let the Music Play: Composing a Curriculum for the Edutainment Generation Music is a powerful instrument for vocabulary acquisition, grammar instruction, and cultural investigation. With today s ease of access, students can feel the beat in and out of class. This session focuses on using target language songs to hook today s learners on the 5Cs. Presenters will share original activities from their classrooms. Presenter(s): Lori McCool, Laurin Baker, and Sheila Lee, Landrum High School 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 210, 076 Diversity, Decoloniolization, and Small Undergraduate German Programs This session outlines diversification/decolonialization efforts for small undergraduate German programs which have successfully recruited and retained students traditionally not attracted to German Studies. Participants will learn how to develop strategic plans to create access points to German Studies for underrepresented students. Presenter(s): Ervin Malakaj, Sam Houston State University; Regine Criser, UNC Asheville; Emina Musanovic, Linfield College Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 211, 077 Connecting Classrooms and Study Abroad Study abroad is an important part of many high school and collegiate German programs, often motivating learners to continue their language studies. The presentations in this session explore ways in which study abroad and the curriculum at the home institution can become a unified program through pre-, during-, and post-intervention strategies. Presenter(s): Kristin Lange, Elon University; Teresa Bell, Brigham Young University; Martina Lindseth, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Kacy Peckenpaugh, Weber State University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 212, 078 Gaming the System Are your students experiencing textbook burnout? Are communicative activities falling a bit flat? Enliven your instruction by turning quizzes into quests and exams into explorations. Help your students become more proficient through innovative instruction and assessment. Presenter(s): Sandra Dieckman, Denton High School; Kristen Oviatt, Grapevine High School Sponsor: AATG Language of Presentation: German Applicable Language: German 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 213, 079 Hacking the Communicative Modes in a Blended Classroom How do you use all three communicative modes in an online writing assignment? You know what works in your classroom, but is it possible to apply similar pedagogy online? How can writing assignments impact oral proficiency? Discover theories, tools, and examples that can transform your writing curriculum and boost student communicative competencies. Presenter(s): Jennifer Quinlan, Brigham Young University; Robert Casas Roigé and Yevgenya Strakovsky, Stanford University; Gina Wrobel, Ohio State University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room 214, 080 German Cinema and Graphic Novels in the Classroom Having Fun with German Film: Overcoming the Challenges of Dialects This presentation focuses on the challenges for instructors when introducing authentic listening and video comprehension activities based on German-speaking contemporary films in beginning language courses. Various learner-centered techniques and strategies will be introduced and experiential learning reports from learners will be shared. Presenter(s): Claudia Becker, North Carolina Central University German Culture and the Graphic Novel: Pedagogical Approaches This presentation explores how instructors can successfully implement graphic novels and related student-generated anime projects into the classroom to differentiate instruction and assessment, improve students critical and higher-order thinking skills, and develop literacy. Presenter(s): Gregory Wolf, N Central College Sponsor: AATG 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. ACTFL Central, Exhibit Halls B D, 081 Maximize Your ACTFL Membership: Website Walkthrough Join ACTFL staff as we walk you through our newly updated website. We ll show you how to log in, edit your profile, and access your online benefits. Get the most out of your membership through the website! Presenter(s): Genevieve Borello, ACTFL 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Acoustic, Omni Nashville 082 AAUSC Asian/Arabic/Slavic Languages Sector Meeting 11:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. ACTFL Central, Exhibit Halls B D, 083 Maximize Your ACTFL Membership: Community Showcase Have you collaborated on the Community yet? Join us as we show you how! From how to update your profile, post a message, or volunteer, learn how to take advantage of everything the Community has to offer. Presenter(s): Genevieve Borello, ACTFL ACTFL CAREER CAFÉ 11:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Career Café, Exhibit Halls B D, 084 Crafting an Attention-Getting Resume/CV for K-12 Teachers Your resume or CV is the first impression you make. Come examine models for a range of positions and receive some feedback on your own draft. Presenter(s): Greta Lundgaard, Independent Consultant FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 47

50 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 FRIDAY ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 11:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 085 Hosting ACTFL Proficiency and Performance Workshops at Your School Learn how to schedule and host your OPI, Modified OPI (MOPI), AAPPL or other assessment-focused workshops such as the Writing Guidelines Familiarization. Understand the different options along with pricing and scheduling information. Speak directly with a member of our Workshops and Certification team to help you identify the right workshop to meet your institutional needs. Presenter(s): Ann Aly and Rula Malky, ACTFL 11:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls B D, E06 Innovative Online Mandarin Curriculum from Sinolingua This workshop will lead participants involved in online Mandarin teaching and learning. It includes interactive curriculum materials, webbased classroom management, online assignment and examination, authentic audio-visual resources etc. Target audience includes all K-12 Mandarin educators. All the participants will get a one-month trial access code. Sponsor: World of Reading, Ltd. Presenter(s): Yang Zhang, Sinolingua Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese 11:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls B D, E08 New, Innovative, Video-Based Complete/Supplemental Spanish Curriculum (Pre-K Grade 8) A lively, eight-level sit-com series featuring kids using Spanish in everyday situations. Students of all ages enjoy the videos, learn quickly and retain what they learn. Listening/ Reading/Culture quizzes; interactive workbooks; teacher gradebooks and student scorecards; detailed, custimixable lesson plans and hands-on activities; fully customizable, with video-only and video-plus-quizzes, and more. Sponsor: Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids Presenter(s): Kit Strauss, Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 Applicable Language: Spanish 11:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. ACTFL Central, Exhibit Halls B D, 086 Maximize Your ACTFL Membership: Special Interest Groups Open House Did you know your membership includes enrollment in at least one Special Interest Group (SIG)? Meet with some of the SIG officers who will be on hand to answer questions about their groups. Interested in being more involved or even becoming an officer? We ll show you how. Presenter(s): Genevieve Borello, ACTFL 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Board Room A, 087 ACTFL Foreign Language Annals Editorial Board Meeting 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Cumberland 4, Omni Nashville 088 CSCTFL Board of Directors Fall Meeting 11:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls B D, E07 The Idea Lesson Plan Ten Steps to Total Fluency In this session, John Conner, Spanish teacher at Groton School and author of the acclaimed Breaking the Barrier series, leads participants through 10 activities guaranteed to make classes more productive and exciting. The ideas presented here can be used in your classroom the very next day. Sponsor: Breaking the Barrier, Inc. Presenter(s): John Conner, Groton School 11:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls B D, E09 Vivons la langue Française! Language is not translated word-for-word, but rather as a living experience. This workshop will show how to communicate in real situations, allowing students to become actors in their own learning, helping them learn French naturally. Sponsor: CLE International Presenter(s): Patricia Trinquet, CLE International Language of Presentation: French Applicable Language: French 11:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Workshop Room #5, Exhibit Halls B D, E10 Spanish Language and Culture in the FLES Classroom In this session, participants will learn how bring Spanish to life through image, song and virtual travel experiences. In addition, they will participate in activities using authentic literature and digital resources that will enable them to bring the richness of Spanish language and cultures to their students. Sponsor: Santillana USA Publishing Presenter(s): Barbara Jones, Santillana USA Publishing Applicable Language: Spanish 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon C3, 089 AATG Business Meeting All AATG members are invited to attend the business meeting. Come learn what s new at AATG! 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Legends Ballroom E & F, Omni Nashville 090 National Council of Associations of Chinese Language Schools (NCACLS) Luncheon By invitation only. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Music Row 5, Omni Nashville 091 Leadership Initiative for Language Learning (LILL) Meeting Meeting of the participants in the Leadership Initiative for Language Learning (LILL) summer institutes (2015, 2016, 2017); leadership strategies and experiences from the original and new cohorts of Emerging Leaders will be shared. 48 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

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52 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 FRIDAY ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 092 Opportunities to Serve as an ACTFL Tester or Rater ACTFL testers and raters can serve as a valuable resource to their schools and to the language profession. Interested in working as a consultant within ACTFL s Testing Program but not sure where to begin? Come learn more about the many benefits of AAPPL, MOPI, OPIc and OPI tester/ rater certification. Presenter(s): Yesenia Olivares and Julia Ruane, ACTFL ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE MINI-BYTE 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls B D, 093 ESCAPE Empowering Students Through Collaboration and Personal Engagement Escape rooms are popping up all over the country and students love a challenge and the element of surprise. Come discover how physical and virtual ESCAPE rooms can add competition, critical thinking skills, purposeful use of the language, and even intrigue to your classroom. Presenter(s): Carmen Scoggins, Watauga High School 12:30 p.m. 1:20 p.m. Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls B D, 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 integrate the teaching of culture into their language classrooms. Resources Provided. Sponsor: National Geographic Learning Presenter(s): Antoinette Gadson, National Geographic Learning/Cengage Applicable Language: Spanish 12:30 p.m. 1:20 p.m. Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls B D, E12 LaunchPad A competitive event featuring entrepreneurs who have created technology products to fill a need in world language education. Be a part of the early dialogs with entrepreneurs who are developing innovations for world language learners and educators. This year s finalists include Apps with Card Games!, Class2Class, Extempore, Openwords, and TerraTalk. Sponsor: Language Flagship Technology Innovation Center 12:30 p.m. 1:20 p.m. Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls B D, E13 Implementing Testing that Supports Learning to Read Latin Assessment is an important factor in student achievement. This presentation explores types of assessments that reinforce the reading method of the Cambridge Latin Course and includes the digital platform, Elevate. Discussion will include the alignment of testing and learning, length and types of assessment, higher level questioning, and differentiation. Sponsor: Cambridge University Press Presenter(s): Virginia Blasi, Cambridge University, Martha Altieri, Cambridge University, Donna Gerard, Texas Classical Association Applicable Language: Latin 12:30 p.m. 1:20 p.m. Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls B D, E14 How to Assure a Standards- Based Communicative Classroom Is your class communicative? Are your students using efficient tools to reach their learning goals and proficiency levels? How can you be assured that your students are receiving a standards-based education? Are they receiving a comparable learning experience across sections/ classes? Join us to get answers to these questions that educators ask themselves all the time! Sponsor: McGraw Hill Education Presenter(s): Maria Jose Cabrera Puche, West Chester University of Pennsylvania 12:30 p.m. 1:20 p.m. Workshop Room #5, Exhibit Halls B D, E15 The National Foreign Language Center (NFLC) Resource Portal The National Foreign Language Center has produced thousands of language learning resources in over 90 languages. This session will illustrate the nature and variety of these materials that are publicly available via NFLC s e-learning portal, and show how they can be used by foreign language learners and instructors. Sponsor: National Foreign Language Center and STARTALK Presenter(s): Bryan Anderson, National Foreign Language Center, Taimur Khan, National Foreign Language Center Feeling Creative? Exercise Your Right Brain and Have Some Fun! Express your creativity on the Adult Coloring Panels located in the Exhibit Hall Lobby on Level 3 of the. 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. Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 50 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

53 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Gibson Boardroom, Omni Nashville 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville 098 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Innovative Use of Technology I Using a Blog in a Spanish Class: A Study of Language-learning Strategies The presentation describes a study of language learning strategies used by students enrolled in an intermediate-level Spanish course when posting entries to a blog. The findings of the study highlight the importance of sound activity design and the inclusion of strategy instruction when adopting blogging as a teaching tool. Presenter(s): Maria Charle, Lincoln University Digital Literacy Squared: Peer Mentoring for Foreign Language E-portfolios This paper describes the e-portfolio peer-mentoring model at the University of Virginia in foreign language classrooms. The study demonstrates how students with previous e-portfolio experience are trained in technology platforms and provide assistance to students in current classrooms, increasing digital literacy and learner autonomy. Presenter(s): Joanne Britland, University of Virginia Increasing Reading Engagement: Visual Novel Games for Novice Learners The unique characteristics of visual novel (VN) games provide a natural way to engage novice learners, while also introducing more advanced techniques not normally afforded by text-only reading materials. Specific strategies for incorporating VN will be presented along with pilot survey results at the University of Michigan. Presenter(s): Yuta Mori and Jingran Wang, University of Michigan 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville 099 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Second Language Acquisition Research Effects of an Initial Silent Period on Beginning Learners Oral Production This presentation will discuss an empirical study of the effects of an initial silent period on the oral production of beginning-level learners in a Chinese study abroad program. It presents ideas for using comprehension-led learning activities during a silent period and for designing an initial speaking activity to activate recently acquired language. Presenter(s): Yu Miao, Taylor University; Crista Cornelius, Ohio State University The Impact of Early Foreign Language Learning on Middle School Proficiency What impact does a minimal exposure foreign language program in elementary school have on students language proficiency after six vs. eight years of language instruction in middle school? This paper provides insights into the effects of individual differences and the development of language proficiency of 5,130 EFL students in Germany. Presenter(s): Nils Jaekel, University of Tennessee; Markus Ritter, Ruhr-University Bochum Increasing Learner Productivity: Strategies In and Outside the Classroom The presenter will discuss the results of Roediger and McDaniel s study, Applying Cognitive Psychology to Enhance Educational Practice and the relationship to the field of second language acquisition. The emphasis will be on cognitive and metacognitive learning strategies with a focus on the process of retrieval to improve memory and learning. Presenter(s): Heather West, Samford University 094 AAUSC Executive Committee Business Meeting 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Acoustic, Omni Nashville 095 AAUSC German Sector Meeting 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Cumberland 3, Omni Nashville 096 ACTFL/CAEP Program Review and Update Participants will view model reports and sample assessments, hear the story of one university s path to national recognition, and receive the most recent updates from CAEP. Presenter(s): Lara Ducate, University of South Carolina; Teresa Bell, Brigham Young University ACTFL LangEd HACKATHON 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls B D, 097 An IPA is Just What the Doctor Ordered! Participants will learn how, when, and why to have students work in a natural and logical sequence of all three communication modes to achieve instructional and motivational goals. They will learn both the IPA content and impact through quick and powerful inductive and deductive experiences. Participants will then use that information, provided resources, and suggested resource sites to create a sequence of readyto-use IPAs for their specific language(s) and level(s). Focus will be on creating short, frequent IPAs used primarily for formative assessment. However, participants will also sketch out a more complex IPA for a summative assessment. Bring your own device! Presenter(s): Norah Jones, Fluency Professional Development 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A1, 100 Can You Escape? Breakout Lessons to Engage Diverse World Language Students Based on the rise of popular escape rooms, breakout lessons combine world language content with fun puzzles and codes to assess each student in content 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! 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54 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 FRIDAY 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3, 101 Instructional Approaches for Moving Beyond Advanced Low In this interactive session, the presenters will engage participants in constructing knowledge about instructional approaches, such as scenario-based learning, learner design and delivery of content, hybrid flipped classroom design, and more, at both the presenters and the participants learning institutions, for moving beyond Advanced Low. Presenter(s): Christine Campbell and Deanna Tovar, Defense Language Institute 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon B, 102 Brownies with Spinach: Sneaking Grammar in a Communicative Lesson Accuracy is important but how does it fit with communication? Many teachers are unsure of what to do with grammar instruction as they move toward proficiency. Rethink what is needed based on proficiency guidelines, see lessons that teach it in context, and learn to improve accuracy with feedback. Give the benefit of grammar without the bad taste. Presenter(s): Megan Smith and Kara Parker, Creative Language Class 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon C1, 103 Question Formulating Technique: Intrinsic Motivation and Curiosity in L2 The Question Formulating Technique (QFT) is a process by which one teaches students to ask their own questions in the target language. L2 students from novice to the advanced levels of study create meaning around and demonstrate curiosity about a text. Participants will be led through the QFT experience in an interactive and engaging session. Presenter(s): Sheila-Zohara Zamor, Cate School 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon C2, 104 Blogs for Buy-in: Choice, Homework, and Real-world Input Blogs are a place to store important ideas about vocabulary, culture, group work where language and learning belong to the students. Bring your device and discover how to use digital publishing and curation to scaffold and evaluate different types of blogging tasks to motivate students and scaffold lifelong language learning. Presenter(s): Paul Jennemann, Shelby County Schools; Laura Sexton, Gaston Early College High School 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville 105 Study Abroad, Exchanges, International Internships Beyond the Italian Class In this session, the presenters will demonstrate how Career Pathway opportunities, International Internships, and exchange programs are being used in their Italian programs in both high school and on the university level. Presenter(s): Cinzia Noble, Brigham Young University; Linda Scolaro, Prospect High School Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville 106 Italian Paper Presentations on Educator Effectiveness Exploring Italy s Modern Sociopolitical Evolution Through Film La Dolce Vita and The Great Beauty juxtapose the noble history and grandeur of Rome s past and the materialistic pleasures and decadence of modern society. This paper presentation will focus on the similarities as well as the diversity of modern Rome, and how to use film as a medium for teaching. Presenter(s): Matilde Fava, Farmingdale University Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian 1:15 p.m. 2:15 P Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville 107 Five Courses & Two Buildings: Schoology as a Tool for Effective Teaching Teaching several levels, split level class periods, traveling between rooms and buildings? Strategies for the effective use of the Schoology Learning Management System and other free online resources to create engaging, challenging coursework while easing the instructor logistical workload will be presented. Laptops recommended. Presenter(s): Rebecca Allen, Dublin Jerome High School Sponsor: AATJ Applicable Language: Japanese 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville AATJ Research Paper Session II 108 Evaluation of the Learning of Less Engaged Students in Language Classrooms Grounded in the concept of community of practice (Wenger, 1998), this paper examines how students negotiate their peripheral participation and identity in interactive, activity-based Japanese classes. This qualitative study shows their challenges in developing interpersonal relationships as the source of motivation for active participation. Presenter(s): Takuya Kojima, University of New South Wales The Dynamic Nature of the Motivation of College Students Learning Japanese Does motivation change over time? This presentation will explore college students motivation for learning Japanese based on data from a questionnaire that was administered at two different institutions in two different time frames. The results will inform the dynamic nature of motivation. Presenter(s): Kiyomi Chinen, California State Univ. Long Beach; Shingo Satsutani, College of DuPage Let s Eat Out at a Restaurant! Creating Authentic Situational Learning What if students knew that at the end of the Food Unit, they would dine at a restaurant and order food and make payments on their own, using only Japanese? How would this affect the students motivation and performance in their study of Japanese? Two case studies from a Japanese FLES (Foreign Language in Elementary School) program are examined. Presenter(s): Denise Ebisuzaki and Junko Tanaka, Clarendon Elementary School Sponsor: AATJ Applicable Language: Japanese Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 52 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

55 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Music Row 1, Omni Nashville 109 Benefits of Using TV Commercials in the Arabic Classroom This session shows ways in which TV commercials can be used in the Arabic classroom. It will provide strategies that can be employed to enhance students listening comprehension skills, emphasize the diversity of Arab cultures and dialects, and improve language acquisition and critical thinking skills, all while having fun! Presenter(s): Louissa Taha Abdelghany, Salem State University Applicable Language: Arabic 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Music Row 2, Omni Nashville 110 Engage African-American Students Through Culturally Responsive Lessons This interactive session provides strategies to reach all learners through culturally responsive pedagogy. The presenter will incorporate dynamic Afro-Latino and Afro-Francophone lessons for secondary and college levels. Connections will be made to African-American culture. This session also provides strategies for incorporating social justice. Presenter(s): Krishauna Hines-Gaither, Salem College Sponsor: African-American Students SIG Applicable Language: Spanish 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Music Row 3, Omni Nashville 111 Spanish Stereotypes: A Different Visión In this session we will work with stereotypes of Spain that are different than the ones that we are familiar with, attempting to determine whether the known stereotypes are real or if something has changed. Ideas to share in your classes will be presented. Presenter(s): Alberto García Salinero, Embassy of Spain, Education Office Language of Presentation: Spanish Applicable Language: Spanish Participate in ACTFL UnCon 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Music Row 4, Omni Nashville 112 ACTFL Modern Greek SIG Business Meeting and Presentation At the ACTFL Modern Greek SIG business meeting, participants will be updated on activities and events regarding the SIG. Discussion topics will include ongoing member newsletters, webinars, increasing membership and participation, the need to address challenges in the field, initiatives to further collaboration, and networking among PK-16 Greek language educators. Sponsor: Modern Greek SIG 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 101A, 113 So You Want to Implement Interpersonal Speaking? Interpersonal speaking presents many challenges to instruction and assessment. Join this session and learn to anticipate, identify and address those challenges. Participants will work through authentic challenge scenarios and engage in a practice assessment drawn from over two decades of performance assessment implementation. Presenter(s): Derrell Smith and Beatrix Preusse-Burr, Fairfax County Public Schools Sponsor: Teacher Development SIG 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 101B, 114 Integrating Language, Content, and Culture in Content-based Instruction Many Content-based Instruction (CBI) teachers often wonder how and when they can integrate culture within their instruction because their focus is primarily on language proficiency and academic content. In this session, participants discuss, analyze, and partake in CBI lessons that integrate instruction of language, academic content, and culture. Presenter(s): Heather Hendry Annegan, University of Pittsburgh Sponsor: Language Learning for Children SIG Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 ACTFL UnCon is an innovative format for professional learning completely 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 B D of the Music City Center. 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 101C, 115 The Art of Storytelling: Integrate Language, Culture, and Technology Storytelling allows students to explore culture and language, make connections to their lives and communities, and enhance imagination and higher level thinking skills. This session discusses the art of storytelling and effective storytelling techniques in language teaching. Innovative technology and many resources and stories will be shared. Presenter(s): Robin Harvey and Lixing Tang, New York University Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 101D, 116 Papers on Differentiation in Chinese Language Teaching Teaching AP Chinese in a Mixed-ability Classroom Currently, more and more students both native and non-native speakers are taking AP Chinese, and both types of students are often placed in the same course. This paper describes the challenges of teaching a mixed-ability AP Chinese class and outlines strategies and methods that teachers can use to create a productive classroom. Presenter(s): Dan Song, American University Preparatory School CFL Teacher Cognition of Classroom Management in U.S. K-8 Schools The study empirically explores Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) teachers cognition and practices about classroom management in U.S. K-8 settings, and discusses how cultural, situational and contextual factors have shaped their behaviors and beliefs. The study also explores more efficient practices in CFL teacher development. Presenter(s): Ziyi Geng, Georgia State University Meaningful Learning in a Multi-level Chinese Class by Storytelling Teaching Chinese in a multi-level class is common at International schools. Is there a way to teach different levels together efficiently? Because children always enjoy storytelling and there are plenty of authentic language 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 Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 53

56 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 101E, 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 103A, 120 Can First Level Learners Write a Story Book in Chinese? How, What, and Why? This panel presentation provides an analysis of 200 story books written in Chinese by college students after one semester of learning. It shares how to design a writing project to evaluate students presentational skills with designing principles, what new learners can do in writing, and why this benefits both learning and teaching. Presenter(s): Ling Wang and Yao Tu, University of Minnesota; Hai Liu, University of Wisconsin Madison Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 104A, 123 How to TPRS with Picture Books at the Elementary Level The presenter will demonstrate how to select and adapt picture books to create TPRS-based lessons using various tools including: backward planning, storyboards, Reader s Theater, and Movie talk. Lessons are based on Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni, used in K, and The Three Robbers by Tomi Ungerer, used in 2nd grade. Presenter(s): Anne-Sophie Roure, Montclair Kimberley Academy Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 Applicable Language: French FRIDAY 117 Ditching the Textbook: Teaching and Planning for Creative Instruction This session will showcase ways to design an engaging K-8 Chinese curriculum that uses a diverse collection of engaging, authentic and self-created materials to support personalized learning for all types of language learners. Presenter(s): Candace McGuffey and Rachel Avrick, Chicago Public Schools Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 Applicable Language: Chinese 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 102A, 118 Evaluating French Pronunciation in K-16 K-16 educators will learn how to implement valid, convenient, and innovative forms of both formative and summative assessment to evaluate their students pronunciation of L2 French at different levels of instruction, guided by goals of comprehensibility and intelligibility by native speakers of French, within a communicative framework. Presenter(s): Aurore Mroz, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Marion Duval, College of Wooster Language of Presentation: French Applicable Language: French 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 102B, 119 Making Connections: A Project- Based Approach to French for the Professions This session explores how to better connect language study with students academic and career interests using a project-based approach in a French for the Professions class. Innovative group projects allow students to develop language and cultural proficiency through hands-on research in several fields including public health, law, and business. Presenter(s): Nathalie Dieu-Porter, Vanderbilt University; Mary Beth Raycraft, Boston University Applicable Language: French 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 103B, 121 Teaching Chinese Heritage Learners: Strategies for Oral and Literacy Skills This panel proposes strategies to elevate Chinese heritage learners oral and literacy proficiency with more sophisticated lexicon and syntax, and formal register. A study of discourse analyses of 100 essays and pedagogical applications of oral presentations to enhance literacy skills, will be presented. Presenter(s): Yufen Lee Mehta, Cornell University; Hsiu-Hsien Chan, Yale University; Min-Min Liang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 103C, 122 Creative Methods of Using Authentic Materials for Advanced Chinese Learners This session discusses some practical and creative approaches for using authentic materials for advanced Chinese learners. It explores the definition of authentic materials, the advantages and challenges of using them, followed by three concrete examples from actual class demonstrations. Presenter(s): Ji Hao, College of the Holy Cross; Weibing Ye, University of Notre Dame; Yue Zhang, Valparaiso University Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 104B, 124 Developing the Writing Proficiency of Spanish Heritage Learners This session offers pedagogical strategies for teaching writing to Spanish heritage learners (HLs), in both language and content courses. The strategies, framed within critical pedagogy literacy theories, are developed from research that examines the linguistic profile of 90 Spanish HLs using the ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test. Presenter(s): Alberta Gatti, CUNY Graduate Center; Teresa O Neill, Center for Integrated Language Communities, The Graduate Center Applicable Language: Spanish 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 104C, 125 Promoting French Language by Supporting French Teachers Learn about programs designed to support French teachers: continuing education and professional development opportunities, short-term pedagogical grants for training sessions in France, access to pedagogical resources, assistance with French school partnerships, hosting French teaching interns, and support for French language immersion programs. Presenter(s): Karl Cogard and Heather Seeley, Embassy of France Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Language of Presentation: French Applicable Language: French Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 54 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

57 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 104D, 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 106A, 129 National Spanish Examinations: Standards-Based Online Assessments This session will focus on the content and administration of the AATSP s National Spanish Examinations (NSE). The presenter will discuss exam content, how the NSE measures both performance and content standards, test administration procedures, how the exams can be used as formative and summative assessments, and NSE contest scholarships and awards. Presenter(s): Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National Spanish Examinations Applicable Language: Spanish 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 107AB, 132 Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) in Spanish to Activate Conversation This session offers practical tips on using Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) talks in Spanish to foster student engagement and conversation in the target language. Useful ideas are provided for selecting talks and developing previewing, viewing, and post-viewing activities to inspire discussion, debate, and cross-cultural understanding. Presenter(s): Luisa Piemontese, Southern Connecticut State University Language of Presentation: Spanish Applicable Language: Spanish 126 Digital Storytelling for Practicing Pronunciation How can teachers help students focus on pronunciation during their presentations? In this interactive session presenters will share insights from a collaborative digital storytelling project. Participants will explore how to use the Adobe Spark Video app in highlighting and practicing prosodic features of pronunciation. Presenter(s): Mary Ritter and Abby Porter, New York University 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 104E, 127 From Performance to Proficiency via Telecollaboration Looking for effective strategies to enhance your students proficiency? A panel of four educators will share experiences of engaging learners through telecollaboration in several courses and settings, with demonstrated results. Tools, strategies and findings will be presented, among them, a number of unexpected and positive outcomes for the learners. Presenter(s): Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco, Xavier University; Sandra Bazzani, Northern Kentucky University; Cristina Ortiz, University of Wisconsin- Green Bay; Helga Winkler, Moorpark College 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 105AB, 128 Virtual Reality in the World Language Classroom It is impossible to travel the world with your students. Through Virtual Reality we can make many of these countries, museums, and cultural assets come to life. Using apps like Nearpod, Airpano, Google cardboard and institute, your students will be able to travel virtually. Cospaces will allow students to learn how to create their own environments. Presenter(s): Trixi DeRosa-Davis, VirtualSC; Stephanie Walters, White Knoll Middle School 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 106B, 130 Designing a Composition Course in Collaboration with the Thyssen Museum This session acquaints participants with the design and implementation of an innovative Spanish Composition course offered at California State University San Bernardino. The result of lively collaboration between CSUSB and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, the course demonstrates a project-based, interdisciplinary learning approach. Presenter(s): Maria Garcia Puente, California State University; Angeles Rodriguez Cutillas, Thyssen- Bornemisza Museum Language of Presentation: Spanish Applicable Language: Spanish 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 106C, 131 Instructional Practices to Support Integrated Performance Assessments Many language educators have started to incorporate Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) into their curriculum; now it s time to shift instructional practices to support this move and improve student performance! In this session, the presenter will unpack examples of great IPA practice activities and participants will get to create their own. Presenter(s): Teresa Himmelsbach Applicable Language: Spanish 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 108, 133 Lead with NCSSFL: Implementing K-12 Proficiency Outcomes Proficiency outcomes convey what students can do with language as a result of K-12 programs. This session provides an overview of policies, research, and initiatives supporting this shift and its impact on learners in different programs. Proficiency scales, activities and resources for various stakeholders will be examined and discussed. Presenter(s): Ann Marie Gunter, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; Ryan Wertz, Ohio Department of Education Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 201A, 134 Designing a Successful Secondary Language Immersion Program Explore how a school district has expanded its K-5 elementary immersion program to the 6-12 secondary level. The focus of the presentation will be on the challenges and successes of secondary immersion program implementation, testing, course offerings, and essential secondary program elements. Presenter(s): Steve Urbanski, Rebekah Aponte, Matt Rega, and Megan Trenda, Minnetonka High School Audience Level: Administration FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 55

58 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 FRIDAY 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 201B, 135 Using Integrated Performance Assessments: A Tale of Two Teachers Learn how two veteran teachers transformed their practice and improved their students proficiency with Integrated Performance Assessments. Participants will be given activities that can be used immediately in their classrooms to get their students speaking. Presenter(s): Andrea Ford, Westview High School; Carolyn Swaney, University of Nebraska, Kearney; Chris Jochum, Fort Hays State University 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 202A, 136 The Relevance of Explicit Instruction for Successful Language Development This session argues for the relevance of high quality meaning-based explicit instruction to maximize language development. Examples of effective pedagogical explanations and linked practice activities will be presented. Participants will explore ways of formulating explanations and designing practice activities for the languages they teach. Presenter(s): James Lantolf and Kevin McManus, Penn State University 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 202B, 137 Full STEAM Ahead Connecting Culture and Content in the WL Classroom STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) is gaining popularity in the U.S. Learn how to integrate STEAM, culture, and communicative language into your World Language classroom seamlessly to enhance the learners experience and boost your program s value. Presenter(s): Jennifer Kennedy, Southern Elementary Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 202C, 138 Teach for Global Competence in World Language Classes Globalization is a reality now. World language classes prepare students to become global citizens. The presenter will identify key components of global competence and share instructional strategies, activities, and tech tools that World Language educators can customize to enhance their students global competence. Presenter(s): June Chen, Go Global NC, University of North Carolina 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 203A, 139 International Students L3 Development in the L2 Classroom This presentation reports the findings of a study of international students learning German as an additional language (L3) in U.S. university classrooms. The data analyzed include classroom performance, interviews, and reflective journals as part of a longitudinal multiple-case study of motivations, attitudes and language competence. Presenter(s): Hiram Maxim, Emory University; Glenn Levine, University of California, Irvine 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 203B, 140 Reinventing the Role of Grammar Instruction in Immersive Scenarios Providing authentic language input that is comprehensible to the learners is one of the greatest challenges in designing language immersion scenarios. This presentation shows ways to manage language complexity by structuring immersive lessons through targeted, strategic, formal instruction. Presenter(s): Kathrin Kaiser, CASLS 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 204, 141 Teachers Crossing Borders: The Impact of International Exchange Join a panel of ACTFL members who traveled on an ACTFL international professional learning program: Teachers Crossing Borders. Discuss how experiencing a culture first-hand, interacting with locals and being immersed in the local language help to deepen language proficiency and inspire lifelong learning. Presenter(s): George Stewart, EF 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 205A, 142 Sparking Curiosity About Culture: Motivating Communication Presenters apply the research on curiosity to the planning of lessons and units. Sparking learners curiosity is a powerful strategy to sustain interest and perseverance in learning a world language. Units based on exploring others ways of living in the world links curiosity to building learners communication skills and cultural understandings. Presenter(s): Donna Clementi, Lawrence University; Laura Terrill, Independent Consultant 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 206A, 143 ASL Here and Now: Bringing Creative Minds Together Lesson planning is one of the most important and challenging aspects of the teacher s job, especially for ASL singletons who might face hurdles in collaborating with colleagues. Come dialogue with other creative minds to discuss strategies for facilitating virtual collaboration and lesson planning with other ASL and World Language colleagues. Presenter(s): Claudia Barthuly, Comal ISD; Jennifer Aranda, Johnson High School-NEISD Applicable Language: Other Don t Miss the New LangEd Hackathon Sessions New at this year s 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. Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 56 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

59 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 206B, 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 207C, 147 Language Advocacy for Local Impact How could recent state legislative trends affect your language department in 2018? How do you build strong relationships to defend and expand language learning in your state? With many language programs in jeopardy across the country, it is more critical than ever that language teachers and supervisors know how to advocate effectively. Join experienced organizers and policy experts for an interactive workshop that addresses how the panelists have mobilized local coalitions to roll out micro-targeted advocacy campaigns, engage their representatives, and sponsor activities to promote language education in their local communities. Presenter(s): Trey Calvin, ACTFL; Jill Allen Murray and Matt Schlesinger, The Sheridan Group 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 208B, 150 Leading for Proficiency: The Challenges of Change When a program feels successful and everyone is comfortable, why would one risk changing the approach to teaching and learning? What challenges arise in the move to proficiency? What do departmental leaders do to foster growth and address the challenges of change? Come learn about the change to teaching for proficiency in one district. Presenter(s): Todd Bowen, Steven Lander, and Tapan Patel, Niles Township High School District Bellum Civile: Gaming Caesar s Civil War Students read about Julius Caesar and company, learn about the political climate at the time, and try to help historical characters accomplish their goals no matter who they have to crush on the way! Participants will play the game and leave with materials for the game, as well as a standards-based rubric for the game. Presenter(s): Rachel Ash, Parkview High School Applicable Language: Latin 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 207A, 145 Building Proficiency Through Targeted Student Learning Objectives Participants will learn how designing purposeful Student Learning Objectives with intentional action plans help teachers provide opportunities for students for performance-based evidence that leads toward proficiency. SLO s which identify proficiency-oriented learning targets, student evidence, and data on student growth will be shared. Presenter(s): Rita Oleksak, Glastonbury Public Schools Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 207B, 146 Mission Impossible? Converting Proficiency Levels into Can Do Statements Our research shows that students self-ratings on Can Do Statements are not aligned with their proficiency test results. An analysis of the data and an examination of the ACTFL Guidelines compared to the Can Do Statements reveal reasons for this lack of alignment and suggests a way to better align Can Do Statements with proficiency outcomes. Presenter(s): Ray Clifford, BYU; Troy Cox, Brigham Young University; Pardee Lowe; Fernando Rubio, University of Utah 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 207D, 148 Technology for Language Learning: Internet Resources, Wiki, and Smartphones This session presents examples of effective uses of technology: 1) how to use information, images, and video without running afoul of copyright laws; 2) a Wiki to store and share tailored information, and promote an interactive platform; and 3) a smartphone program to provide comprehensible input and promote negotiated interaction. Presenter(s): Cyndy Ning, University of Hawaii; Joanne Shang, Hong Kong International School; Yunyun Zha, Zhonghe Century Culture Communication Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 208A, 149 What Will Happen Next? Inquiry and Early Language Classroom Providing learning materials that are contextualized, culturally authentic, and meaningful to students ignites a powerful curiosity that propels learning. A recurring challenge is that novice learners find it difficult to inquire in the target language. This session will guide educators to help students acquire second language through inquiry. Presenter(s): Nathan Lutz, Kent Place School; Amanda Seewald, MARACAS Spanish Programs Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 209A, 151 Game-based Learning as a Transformative Experience: Reacting to the Past In this session, participants will experience a Reacting to the Past (RTTP) game firsthand to get a glimpse of its transformative potential for language learning. Presenters will then provide an overview of RTTP and current research. The discussion will focus on practical ways to implement role-playing games in the FL classroom. Presenter(s): Janel Pettes-Guikema, Anne Caillaud, and David Eick, Grand Valley State University 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 209B, 152 How to Develop Your Inner Voice in the Target Language This session explores the intersection of second language acquisition and intrapersonal communication. It posits that, by focusing on the development of inner voice in L2, creating lessons which encourage mindfulness, and developing awareness of their interior monologue, students will have reduced anxiety and increased interpersonal communication. Presenter(s): Holly Woodson, Isabelle Rio, and Peinda Waddell, University Prep FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 57

60 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 FRIDAY 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 209C, 153 Think Outside the Book! Frustrated with your textbook? Not sure how to use it with current standards and methodologies? This session describes using a text as a framework for creating thematic units with essential questions, Can-Do Statements, authentic resources, and Integrated Performance Assessments. Presenters will share sample units, activities, and assessments. Presenter(s): Leah Henson, Miami University; Jill Gomez, Miami University Hamilton 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 210, 154 Teaching the Syrian Solidarity Crisis Examples of pedagogical strategies to engage students in intercultural learning about people from Syria arriving in Europe will be provided. Instructional techniques, community-engaged learning, content-based instruction, and the use of online resources to promote the understanding of migration, social justice, and to build intercultural knowledge and competence in L2 will be discussed. Presenter(s): Erika Berroth, Southwestern University; Mohamed Esa, McDaniel College; Karolina May-Chu, University of Wisconsin; Wendy Westphal, Marian University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 211, 155 Authentic Film with Beginning Learners: Theory Meets Practice Are beginning learners ready for German film? In this session, instructors discover how theory informs practice by finding out how learners perceive film as a learning resource and then exploring how to teach language and culture using D-A-CH films with a particular focus on everyday speech acts and connecting cultural practices to perspectives. Presenter(s): Julia Ruck and Jeanne Schueller, University of Wisconsin-Madison Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 212, 156 Successful Teaching Strategies for the Multiple Choice Part of the AP Exam This session will demonstrate how to effectively prepare students for the multiple choice section common to the AP German, French, and Spanish Language and Culture Exams. Participants will learn how to find useful authentic resources and write effective multiple-choice questions. Presenter(s): Jonas Strecker, South Forsyth High School; Kurstin Bush, Hume Fogg Academic Magnet High School Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 213, 157 From High School to College: Planning an Immersion or Career Day on Campus This session draws on two successful AATG chapter project grants to set up and run high school and college student immersion and career days for students of German. Presenters will cover planning for language success, practical organization, motivation for continuing to study German, and integrating 21st century world readiness skills. Presenter(s): Susan Hojnacki, Aquinas College/ Michigan State University; Amanda Sheffer, Catholic University of America Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Room 214, 158 Discussion with AATG Leadership Dedicated to supporting the teaching and learning of German, the AATG strives to meet the needs of its members. Join key leaders for a discussion of current projects and ongoing initiatives, new developments, and plans for the future. Presenter(s): Hal Boland, Heritage High School; Keith Cothrun, AATG; Susanne Rinner, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls B D, E16 U.S. Department of State s Worldwide English Language Programs Learn how the Office of English Language Programs at the U.S. Department of State works globally to sustain partnerships with English language professionals, encourage membership in mutually supportive global networks, promote professional development, enhance English teaching and learning, and positively influence students lives. Sponsor: The U.S. Department of State English Language Programs Presenter(s): Jennifer Hodgson, The U.S. Department of State English Language Programs Audience Level: Administration, Higher Education 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls B D, E18 Help Students Find their French Inner Voice! Our inner voice is our most personal voice, the sum of our thoughts, beliefs, and values, which shape our identity. How do students find their voice when learning the language of others? How do we help them create a relevant relationship with the French language and cultures that shapes their cultural identity? EMC s T es branché? 2nd edition provides you with tools to create a learner-centered classroom where students can reach these goals and build fluency. Presenter will share a selection of resources and approaches to increase student engagement, foster collaboration, cultivate purpose and accountability, and for learners to gain autonomy and confidence throughout the learning process. Let s get them excited about learning French! Sponsor: EMC School Presenter(s): Nathalie Gaillot, EMC School Applicable Language: French Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 58 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

61 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls B D, E19 No me diga! Let s Talk About It! Use authentic texts (print and audiovisual) as the springboard for motivating your students to engage in conversations on various topics. Come explore resources and strategies that build students interpersonal skills while making connections and comparisons across cultures. Activities that span Novice-High to Intermediate-Mid will be shared. Sponsor: Wayside Publishing Presenter(s): Lindsey Colling, Wayside Publishing, Deborah Espitia, Wayside Publishing ACTFL CAREER CAFÉ 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Career Café, Exhibit Halls B D, 159 Balancing Roles and Responsibilities in Your New Position as a K-12 Teacher Join in a discussion of the range of roles and responsibilities that come with postsecondary positions in language education and ways of tackling these. Walk away with tips from colleagues to ensure a successful entry into a new position. Presenter(s): Greta Lundgaard, Independent Consultant ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 160 Opportunities to Serve as a Consultant with ACTFL s Center for Assessment, Research, and Development (CARD) ACTFL often has unique project-based opportunities for research, curriculum development, item review, etc. If you re interested in working as a consultant for occasional projects, come learn more about CARD s areas of focus. Bring a resume to share. Presenter(s): Leah Graham and Deise Nassinhack, ACTFL ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 161 AAPPL Tasks: Models for Performance Assessments ACTFL s Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) is the perfect way to evaluate how well learners can apply communication strategies learned in classroom settings in different, yet still familiar, contexts. Attendees will examine the design of tasks in each mode of communication (Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational) and learn how language samples are rated. Presenter(s): Tony Smith and Camelot Marshall, ACTFL 2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls B D, E21 Facilitate Mastery of Content- Area Literacy with Leveled Readers This workshop demonstrates how to use ichinesereader to accurately identify students independent reading levels and implement differentiated instructions to help students achieve mastery of language and content literacy. ichinesereader, the first digital leveled Chinese reading platform, offers 2,000-plus fiction and non-fiction e-books at 20 levels of reading difficulty. About 1,000 of them are classroom proven pieces authored by experienced classroom teachers for classroom adoption. They correlate precisely with the world language topics and teaching points and skill sets of CCSS Contents. Sponsor: ichineseedu (Nan Hai Books) Presenter(s): Rui Fan, ichineseedu Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese 2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls B D, E22 From Tourist to Traveler: Global Citizenship in Action Smithsonian Student Adventures is a new collection of programs that provide a fresh, unique approach to international student travel. Join this workshop to learn more about how you can inspire students to take an active interest in the world around them, while traveling in a way that maximizes cross-cultural engagement. Sponsor: Walking Tree Travel Smithsonian Student Adventures Presenter(s): Will Loyd, Walking Tree Travel Applicable Language: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Spanish 2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls B D, E23 Celebrating and Supporting Spanish Heritage Language Learners Learn about resources that give native Spanish-speaking students an open door to demonstrate their abilities and knowledge of Spanish language as well as celebrate the unique perspectives those students bring to your classroom. We ll look at how to expand grammar and cultural activities to give all students a voice utilizing our native speaker supplemental materials, cultural immersion tool with a variety of authentic resources and video-based discussion tools that give heritage learners more opportunities to practice and demonstrate their skills. Sponsor: EMC School Presenter(s): Janet Boring, EMC School Applicable Language: Spanish Learn How the Recommendations of the National Study on Languages Will Be Implemented Join an expert panel to discuss America s Languages: Investing in Language Education for the 21st Century and learn how the study s recommendations will be implemented. Plenary II Session, Friday, November 17, 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m., Davidson Ballroom Salon B, FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 59

62 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 FRIDAY 2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls B D, E24 World Language Assessment Resources: Connect with CAL Join CAL to learn about our variety of effective resources to support world language assessment and instruction. Get a preview of our new online assessment course, learn about our new professional development workshops, and get links to free online resources. Enter a drawing to win free resources. Sponsor: Center for Applied Linguistics Presenter(s): Anne Donovan, Center for Applied Linguistics 2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Acoustic, Omni Nashville 162 AAUSC Italian Sector Meeting Visit ACTFL Central IN THE CONFER-SATION CORNER OF THE WORLD LANGUAGES EXPO ACTFL UNCON Come join like-minded educators in this unconference model for professional learning that is completely driven by participants and is structured to engage language educators in areas which they wish to gain and contribute knowledge. Unlike traditional conference programming, this session has no scheduled speakers or predetermined content. Instead, a facilitator leads participants in a brainstorm of hot topics for discussion, identifies the most popular, and establishes a schedule of three rounds of sessions that take the form of informal 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. ACTFL Central is located in the World Languages Expo (Exhibit Halls B D, Music City Center). It is open Friday, 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 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 programs and services! Check Twitter for Convention Updates ACTFL Convention attendees can check Twitter to stay updated on any changes in the program schedule and other important information. Follow for official information and look for all tweets with the hashtag #ACTFL17. If you want to share something about the convention with others, be sure to also add #ACTFL17. FRIDAY, 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. A 90-minute, Unconventional Approach to Learning (K 12 Edition) Noah Geisel FRIDAY, 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. An IPA Is Just What the Doctor Ordered! Norah Jones SATURDAY, 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Designing Proficiency-based Stations Kara Parker and Megan Smith SATURDAY, 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. A 90-minute, Unconventional Approach to Learning (Higher Ed Edition) Bobby Hobgood LangEd HACKATHON New at this year s 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. SATURDAY, 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Can You Can-do? Sara Elizabeth Cottrell and Thomas Sauer SATURDAY, 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. It All Starts with Proficiency Eric Kartchner Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 60 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

63 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls B D, RT2 ACTFL Roundtable Presentations II 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: Sandy Garcia, Queens College RT2-01 Cancelled RT2-02 An Innovative Way to Practice the Three Modes of Communication: VoiceThread This session highlights best practices for incorporating VoiceThread (a multimedia tool) as an instructional resource, followed by lessons learned from the process. The presenters demonstrate the use of this multimedia resource and provide a guide for activity creation, delivery, and assessment of the three modes of communication. Presenter(s): Cherokee Lynn, Middlebury College; Christina Isabelli, Gonzaga University/Department of Modern Languages and Literature RT2-03 Designing an IPA in a Differentiated Classroom This roundtable will present steps, strategies, and samples of how to design and modify a single Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) as a unit test that can work for students with a wide range of proficiency levels in one classroom. Participants are welcome to bring their ideas and experiences designing and using IPAs to the table. Presenter(s): Chiao-Li Lin, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School RT2-04 Engaging, Compelling, Accessible Youth Literature for AP German Presenters will share their plans, instructional strategies, activities, and assessment for the book Die Scanner, an authentic book suitable for AP German students. The text is linguistically accessible for AP students and the topics: technology, media, and interpersonal relationships, are compelling and engaging. Presenter(s): Angelika Becker, Carmel High School; Debra Mol, Ramstein AB 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 Bessy and 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 recommendations 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 RT2-08 Incorporating Instructional Coaching in Teacher Preparation Programs This presentation will share and discuss some successful instructional and curriculum coaching tools, activities, and strategies that have been used for teacher development training program and yielded expected results and more. Presenter(s): Fang Ji, The College Board RT2-09 Increasing the Retention of Students Experiencing Difficulties at Novice and Intermediate Levels While the communicative immersive approach works for most students, some students need an extra layer of support adapted to their learning needs to succeed in learning a foreign language. This roundtable will explore learning strategies and differentiated instructional approaches to support and retain such students. Presenter(s):Julia Chamberlin and Atiyeh Showrai, University of Southern California RT2-10 The Business of Buzz Words: A Reconsideration of Assessment Active Participation. Critical Thinking Skills. Creative Expression. Willingness to Communicate. Motivation. For the experienced language instructor, these terms have become second nature, but to what extent do they represent cultural biases in instruction and assessment? This discussion considers just that and what to do about it. Presenter(s): Janice Willson, University of Tulsa; Andrea Bryant, Georgetown University FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 61

64 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 FRIDAY 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville 163 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Languages Beyond the Classroom I The Story Behind Storytelling: College Language Students Engaged in Their Community Experiential learning can become a reality for L2 college students. This presentation will show how a local library made this possible through a world language story time program involving students learning five different languages. Information on the program will be shared to encourage other institutions to integrate L2 students in their community. Presenter(s): Frederique Grim, Colorado State University Promoting Translingual/Transcultural Competence Through Interdisciplinarity Motivated by the 2007 MLA report, this session reports on three interdisciplinary curricular and extracurricular language department endeavors undertaken to promote multilingualism, generate interest in language study, and broaden the view of what language study entails. Presenter(s): Gillian Lord, University of Florida Making the Most of Service Learning for Spanish Language Undergraduates This presentation will share research on the perspectives of Spanish major students who participated in a voluntary service learning program at a local elementary school. The presenter will share how the experience both facilitated students Spanish language skills and enhanced learning for students in a dual immersion school. Presenter(s): Lottie Baker, George Washington University Visit the Exhibit Hall The ACTFL World Languages Expo is located in Exhibit Halls B D of the. The Expo is open Friday, 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Visit our more than 200 exhibitors offering information on the latest education products, services, and technologies for language education. 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville 164 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Innovative Use of Technology II What Technologies Do Our Students Use in Learning Languages? Studies on language learning technologies are mostly focused on how educators integrate technology in teaching. This study surveys language learners to understand what technologies they use in learning various aspects of a language so that educators can gain synergy with their students and provide them with timely support and guidance. Presenter(s): Xiaojing Kou, Indiana University Pedagogical Design Challenges for Blended Synchronous Language Teaching Teachers of some less commonly taught languages (LCTLs) have turned to blended synchronous learning (BSL) F2F and remote students together in the same classroom as a way to reach a larger audience and strengthen enrollment. This presentation examines solutions for group dynamics, active learning, and feedback in BSL environments. Presenter(s): Alba Girons and Nicholas Swinehart, University of Chicago Flipped Learning and Communicative Performance in Middle School Learners This paper presents the results of an original research study on the extent to which flipped learning influences student performance in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication, and how the effects of flipped learning differ among low-, mid-, and high-achieving students in each domain. Presenter(s): JeanMarie Perrella 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A1, 165 Teacher in the Mirror: Becoming a Reflective Practitioner Many teacher evaluation models include an element of self-reflection, emphasizing the idea that intentional thought contributes to effective teaching. What is the magic behind self-reflection? How does reflection lead to learner progress as well as professional growth? Join the conversation and discover new insights in this interactive session. Presenter(s): David Jahner, The College Board; Greta Lundgaard, Independent Consultant 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3, 166 Where to Start? Strategies that Build Language Ownership in Learners As teachers become more comfortable with setting meaningful learning targets, two questions remain: where do I start and how can I help my students get there? This session identifies strategies that provide learners with language input, allow for language processing, and prepare learners to communicate as they develop language ownership. Presenter(s): Thomas Sauer, LearningShifts 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon C2, 167 Making Connections: Eliciting Culture from Authentic Materials Educators often find it challenging to include culture beyond the text book in the classroom. Finding authentic materials containing relevant cultural content can be time consuming and frustrating. This session will offer activities and strategies for selecting ideal authentic materials to supplement or reinforce any curriculum. Presenter(s): Susan Olivieri, Academia 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville 168 Twetteratura and Librigame: Teaching AP Italian with Digitalmobile Apps This session offers two student-centric approaches to building literacy for the AP Italian course and exam. The primary examples will be literary, but presenters will also demonstrate the adaptability of both Twetteratura and Librigame to a variety of authentic texts. Both projects foster autonomous analytical thinking and collaborative communication. Presenter(s): Colleen Ryan, Indiana University; Antonietta Di Pietro, Florida International University; Federica Santini, Kennesaw State University Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 62 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

65 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville 171 AATJ Research Paper Session III A Modular Model of Intensive Elementary Japanese Pedagogy This presentation introduces an experiment in modular learning designed to help elementary level students independently increase language proficiency within and beyond the classroom. It highlights the use of online tools and flipped classroom methodologies to create a student-centric, task-based curriculum. Presenter(s): Jason Herlands, Grand Valley State University Cultivating Global Competence in Beginninglevel Japanese Courses This presentation discusses the significance of cultivating global competence and introduces a thematic unit of social justice implemented in beginning-level Japanese courses at community colleges. Students investigate unfavorable part-time job situations among college students and present possible solutions for a balanced life. Presenter(s): Ayako Nagai, University of California Irvine; Etsuko Barber, St. Mark s School of Texas/ Global Online Academy Online Lecture Videos and Quizzes as Preparation for Beginner Japanese Class This presentation demonstrates one model of a flipped class for elementary Japanese at a university. In JPN101, the students watched 40 lecture videos online and answered three questions associated with each video before class. According to the survey, the majority of students evaluated this system positively. Presenter(s): Mariko Kawaguchi, Michigan State University Sponsor: AATJ Applicable Language: Japanese 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Music Row 3, Omni Nashville 174 Designing Korean Curriculum and Assessment Developing Integrated Performance Assessments Using Technology This session demonstrates how to develop Integrated Performance Assessments using technology. The presenters will discuss how to assess students performance in all modes of communication through standards-based and authentic performance tasks. Various technology tools will be introduced for the development of effective assessment and feedback. Presenter(s): Hee Ju and Jieun Kim, UCLA NEWL Korean Exam and Professional Development NEWLK is specifically designed for students enrolled in Korean language courses in American schools to assess students Korean proficiency. Based on score results, students can earn college credit from approved postsecondary institutions. The presenters will discuss the benefits of the NEWLK and how to prepare the Korean teachers. Presenter(s): Sung Kim, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District; Ellen Park, Cedarlane Academy/ HLPUSD Design, Implementation, and Student Benefits of a Study Abroad Program This presentation explores students experiences and the benefits of a study abroad program. Data drawn from a questionnaire on the perceived benefits, Intercultural Sensitivity Scale, students self-reports, and interviews will be discussed. The presenter will share the design and implementation of this six-week study abroad program in Korea. Presenter(s): Jayoung Song, Rice University Sponsor: Korean SIG Applicable Language: Korean 169 Italian Paper Presentations on Interculturality I Proverbs as Tools for Collaboration and Cultural Understanding Proverbs allow for a variety of spoken and written activities and stimulate different abilities and cognitive skills. They encourage students to reflect more broadly on cultural and social issues, stimulate their interest, and improve their output, enabling them to compare and contrast different languages and cultures. Presenter(s): Daniela D Eugenio, Vanderbilt University Italian Proverbial Language and its Implementation in the Curriculum The judicious incorporation of proverbial language into the Italian curriculum at all levels provides instructors with a rich source of material to teach grammar (pronunciation, vocabulary, word formation, syntax, pragmatics) and culture (world view). A detailed handout will allow participants to implement this material in the classroom immediately. Presenter(s): Frank Nuessel, University of Louisville Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville 170 Implementing the Six Core Practices in Japanese Class The Six Core Practices are research-based effective practices that help teachers improve their teaching to develop students performance and proficiency. This presentation will outline how the Six Core Practices are implemented in an elementary school Japanese Program by sharing some of the strategies, materials, plans, and samples of student work. Presenter(s): Kazumi Yamashita-Iverson, Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School Sponsor: AATJ Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese Free Photo Booth for All Have you ever wanted to be on the cover of The Language Educator magazine? Now is your chance! Visit the ACTFL Photo Booth in the World Languages Expo (Exhibit Halls B D, Music City Center) to have your photo taken and put on a souvenir replica cover of The Language Educator that you can take home with you! 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Music Row 1, Omni Nashville 172 ACTFL Arabic SIG Business Meeting 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Music Row 2, Omni Nashville 173 ACTFL Portuguese SIG Session I IPAs: Merging Language, Background Knowledge, and Culture This presentation offers examples of IPAs created for adult learners in a Portuguese classroom at Ft. Bragg, NC. It shows how IPAs can be used to integrate students newly acquired language skills with previously acquired job skills and cultural awareness, all while meeting learning objectives and fostering student motivation. Presenter(s): Carolina Grober, Defense Language Institute Sponsor: Portuguese SIG Applicable Language: Portuguese 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Music Row 4, Omni Nashville 175 ACTFL Heritage Languages SIG Business Meeting and Presentation Using Photovoice with Youth for Exploring Community Issues This session explores the use of photography/photovoice as tools for exploring youth-identified community issues at any proficiency level, based on a participatory action research study with emergent bilingual Cambodian and Guatemalan youth on the relationships and tensions among their home, community, and school linguistic and social practices. Presenter(s): Erin Papa, Rhode Island Foreign Language Association (RIFLA) FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 63

66 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Music Row 5, Omni Nashville 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 101B, 178 ACTFL Research SIG Session Teachers Perceptions of Assessment in K-12 World Language Education Two qualitative studies explored K-12 world language (WL) teachers perceptions of assessment. Findings suggest the participants had knowledge of standards-based assessment practices, but contextual factors impacted implementation across all levels. Implications for WL assessment, instruction, and teacher preparation are discussed. Presenter(s): Olga Ivonne Corretjer, Self-Employed; Carolyn Kaplan, Ohio State University Impact of Community-based Language Learning in a Multilingual Community This research investigates the impact of an award-winning, language-focused, service learning program on the multilingual community it serves. Preliminary mixed-methods analyses of self-reports from participants aim to capture cognitive and affective gains that contribute to the expansion of participants second language use in the community. Presenter(s): Jessie Curtis, Rutgers and Mary Curran, Rutgers University; Christelle Palpacuer Lee, Rutgers Graduate School of Education Need for and Characteristics of Successful Pre-K Grade 12 World Language Programs This session will provide accessible research findings about characteristics of successful Pre-K Grade 12 language programs and the reported language needs of employers. Information presented comes from a survey of more than 200 Pre-K 12 world language programs around the U.S. and a survey of 2,000 organizations of various sizes from assorted economic sectors. Presenter(s): Rebecca Damari, National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland Sponsor: Research SIG 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 101D, 180 Ten Classroom Activities: Oral Proficiency in Action The presenters will identify what speakers at different levels and sublevels of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines can do, and how the Guidelines can be used to set realistic oral proficiency goals for students. They will also share 10 tips and 10 effective speaking activities for developing and implementing speaking activities. Presenter(s): Henny Chen, Moreau Catholic High School; Na Li, Columbus academy Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese FRIDAY 176 Seal of Biliteracy Roundtable Establishing a Seal of Biliteracy program is a multifaceted programmatic endeavor that requires coordination, persistence, and innovation. This session will allow you to network with leaders in the field, hash out strategies from experienced teachers, discover your path through crowd-sourcing resources, and find the best solutions to your unique questions. The roundtable discussions are group-oriented and led by experienced educators and/ or administrators. Presenter(s): Trey Calvin, ACTFL 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 101A, 177 Immersion Programs: Language Practices, Continuation, and Proficiency Language Stations in Dual Language Immersion Elementary Programs One of the most modern and effective ways to teach literacy is through stations, which foster teamwork, respect, personalized education and responsibility among children. Maximized output is only experienced when the target language (TL) is constantly used. Participants will learn the most basic skill: use 100% TL to describe expectations. Presenter(s): Sandra Daniel, GLOBE Academy Roadmap Through the Immersion Continuation Program K-16 Many dual language immersion programs focus primarily on elementary schools, where the continuation becomes a World Language pathway in High School completing the IB. This session presents a successfully articulated K-16 immersion model serving 35,000 students to experience global citizenship by gaining competence in language and culture. Presenter(s): Anne Lair, University of Utah; Georgia Geerlings, USBE; Michèle Harward, Canyons School District Bridge Program: A K-16 Pathway to Advanced Language Proficiency This session describes a new program developed in the state of Utah for high school students who have passed the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam. The Bridge Program offers a series of Upper Division university classes in a high school setting, following a co-teaching model with a high school instructor and a university instructor. Presenter(s): Chantal Esquivias, Weber State University; Michael Kraniski, Olympus High School Sponsor: Immersion SIG 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 101E, 181 Cultural Immersion An Integrated Chinese Language Course with an Arts Focus In this session, a Chinese language and culture course taught in the Jenks Public Schools immersion program and Tulsa Chinese School in Oklahoma will be described. This integrated culture course uses the various arts disciplines to deepen and enrich students experiences and make authentic connections between different cultures. Presenter(s): Pengpeng Jiang, Jenks Public School; Peijen Chou Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 102A, 182 Divine Chaos, the Power of Play, and Narration in the French Classroom Suspense possesses the ability to capture even the most apathetic of language learners. Through a murder mystery game, the comprehension of extemporaneous speaking and production of improvised narration with supporting vocabulary is possible, even with beginners! Come play a round of Les Loups-Garous and discover how play can build proficiency. Presenter(s): Katherine Taylor, Hackley School Language of Presentation: French Applicable Language: French 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 101C, 179 AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam Free Response Task: Story Narration This session focuses on the structure of the Story Narration in the AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam. As a member of the AP Chinese Development Committee, the presenter will use past AP exam prompts and student examples to explain the Scoring Guidelines for AP Reading. Participants will explore and receive effective strategies to help students on AP Chinese Exams. Presenter(s): Baocai Jia, Cupertino High School Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 64 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

67 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 102B, 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 103C, 186 Teaching Film for Various Purposes in a Foreign Language Class How to maximize the benefit of using film as a teaching tool? This session presents several models for using film in instruction, each serving a different purpose. It stresses the importance of establishing a clear learning goal and careful lesson planning. Lesson plans, theoretical framework, assignments, assessment and outcomes will be presented. Presenter(s): Maiheng Dietrich, Chihjen Lee, and Grace Wu, University of Pennsylvania Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 104C, 189 Live and Learn: One Day as a French High School Student If we are going to encourage our students to experience global perspectives, it is important that we do so as well. Join me on an exploration of what I learned during my week at the French high school where my students have pen pals. This session will provide cultural information, authentic documents and lesson resources from the French high school. Presenter(s): Nicole Naditz, Bella Vista High School Applicable Language: French 183 Using Authentic Text and Video Interviews to Build Proficiency Oral proficiency is assessed through interview exams. Many students have little practice developing interview skills even in their native language. In this session, we will demonstrate how authentic text and video interviews can be exploited in a series of steps to work first on comprehension, then on interview simulations from various personas. Presenter(s): Kimberly Jansma and Laurence Denie- Higney, UCLA Applicable Language: French 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 103A, 184 Collaborative Team Teaching: Challenges and Rewards Co-teaching is an alternative approach used in Chinese programs in the U.S. Co-teaching here refers to a special kind of teacher collaboration in which two teachers share in all of the responsibilities for all of the students in the classroom. This study examines and analyzes the challenges and rewards of co-teaching and benefits for students in the program. Presenter(s): Wayne He, Xiaoyan Hu, and Qingyu Yang, University of Rhode Island Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 103B, 185 Scaffolding and the Development of Advanced Chinese In light of the Vygotskian approach to second language acquisition (Donato 1994), the Output Hypothesis (Swain 1995, 2005) and the Noticing Theory (Schmidt, 1995), this panel looks into best practices in the development of advanced Chinese from three angles: lesson planning for classroom speaking practice, online writing tasks, and learning materials. Presenter(s): Li Zhu; Jianhua Bai, Kenyon College; Le Tang, Stanford University; Jin Zhang, American Councils for International Education Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 104A, 187 Believe It or Not, YOU Are a Marketing Specialist! Teachers must realize that marketing is not a bad word. The experience they offer must attract consumers, produce meaningful results, and make them beg for more. This workshop will wake up the influencer in the educator and involve participants in strategies to coax real commitment out of learners. Want to change the world? Join us and have some fun! Presenter(s): Effie Hall, Loudoun County Public Schools; Ian Stutzman, LHUP 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 104B, 188 Multimodal Interactions: A Model for Developing L2 Spanish Proficiency This session provides a model for creating an effective context for developing proficiency in Spanish conversation classes. It discusses the role of multimodal texts to promote innovative strategies and valid assessments and provides resources for the creation of meaningful activities to avoid the mismatch between textbook offerings and authentic conversation. Presenter(s): Jeannette Sanchez-Naranjo, University of Oklahoma Language of Presentation: Spanish Applicable Language: Spanish 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 104E, 190 Integrated Performance Assessments: Making Them Work for You! Is creating a full IPA too much for now? This session describes steps to move towards IPAs, from modifying text exercises to creating activities with authentic resources across the three modes. Presenters will share a range of activities used in their classes. Participants can access multiple resources online during the session. Presenter(s): Jill Gomez, Miami University Hamilton; Leah Henson, Miami University 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 105AB, 191 Does Time Matter? The Effects of Timed and Untimed Testing on Spanish Reading In this session, we explore students test scores on a Spanish reading proficiency test using a timed and untimed condition on 28 passages representing three different ACTFL proficiency levels (Intermediate, Advanced, and Superior) to determine whether or not limiting the time students have on each item impacts their accuracy. Presenter(s): Gregory Thompson, Troy Cox, and Nieves Knapp, Brigham Young University Applicable Language: Spanish FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 65

68 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 106A, 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 107AB, 195 Interweaving the 5 C s While Teaching the 3 P s in an Authentic Thematic Unit This interactive session will articulate a framework for developing cultural, thematic units using the five C goal areas as the guiding principles. It will also explore the cultural products, practices, and perspectives that shape the Hispanic identity. Participants will leave with tools to create their own intercultural and multimodal units. Presenter(s): Yensen Lambert, Woodward Academy Applicable Language: Spanish 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 201B, 198 Learning Language by Design(ing): Game Design as (Experiential) L2 Learning This practical session will guide participants on how to incorporate gaming and game design as experiential learning to promote language development and culture learning. Based on the successful case study of Bonne Chance, a mobile game for beginning students of French collaboratively designed by students (undergraduate and graduate) and professors. Presenter(s): Sebastien Dubreil, Carnegie Mellon University; Cary Staples, University of Tennessee FRIDAY 192 Memorable Memes: Using Humor to Lower the Affective Filter This presentation will address the use of humor in the classroom, specifically humor found in Internet memes, as a means of lowering the affective filter. The presenter will provide a variety of Internet memes and demonstrate their use in the language classroom. Participants will learn how and when to use memes, and how to make and assign them. Presenter(s): Courtney Beard, University of Central Arkansas Applicable Language: Spanish 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 106B, 193 Adiós, Textbook! Create Engaging Learning Modules from Authentic Resources Participants will be guided through the process used by the presenters to create their own learning modules to engage and challenge their novice and intermediate Spanish students. Presenters will model the process of choosing themes and essential questions, and selecting authentic resources to support them. You will never rely on a textbook again! Presenter(s): Karen Barkauskas-Goering and Lindsey Camacho, Glenbrook South High School Applicable Language: Spanish 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 106C, 194 Don t Miss a Minute! Reaching 90% in the TL Every minute with students matters! This session will share practical and positive ideas for layering Comprehensible Input in any language class. Come learn about innovative ways to engage in various modes of communication with ideas on lessons, routines, class discussions and more... all designed to build a completely interactive classroom. Presenter(s): Michael Coxon, Desert Vista High School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Spanish 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 108, 196 Tilting at Windmills: Teach Quixote from Level 1 Enchanted giants, damsels, and swashbuckling knights can be simplified, accessible literature for beginning students. Using reader s theater from Man of La Mancha cartoon videos, our department made Don Quixote, the bestselling novel of all time, comprehensible, compelling, exciting and fun. Examples in Spanish, French, Latin and English. Presenter(s): Karen Rowan, Fluency Fast Language Classes 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 201A, 197 Feedback to Move Forward Effective feedback systems are crucial to success in proficiency-based classrooms. Explore the importance of feedback while considering systems in which students respond to teacher feedback and reflect on their learning. This is an active session; all participants will be on their feet, interacting with the content and with one another! Presenter(s): Ashley Uyaguari, Innovation Academy Charter School 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Room 202A, 199 On the Cutting Edge: Technology that Enhances the Three Modes of Communication This session introduces attendees to sound pedagogical practices bolstered by digital learning tools to support the three modes of communication in the modern and ancient language classrooms. Strategies for instructional design, student participation, and formative assessment for authentic learning environments will be explored. Presenter(s): Michael Orlando and Elizabeth Solomon, St. John s Preparatory School 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 202B, 200 Implications and Applications of Machine Translation in the Language Classroom In November 2016, Google Translate transitioned to an Artificial Intelligence model for its translation engine, leading to marked improvements in the accuracy of machine translation. In this presentation, we will explore the implications of this development for the language classroom, both positive and negative. Presenter(s): Amy George-Hirons, Tulane University Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 66 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

69 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 202C, 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 204, 204 Language Across the Curriculum: Models and Approaches This session presents programs that incorporate languages other than English in academic disciplinary study. Representatives of three types of institutions discuss institutional models and curricular implementation of Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum (CLAC) and introduce an online materials clearinghouse to support or start a program. Presenter(s): Deborah Reisinger, Duke University; Cynthia Evans, Skidmore College; Suronda Gonzalez, Binghamton University; Daniel Soneson, University of Minnesota 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 206B, 207 The Language Educator Magazine from ACTFL: Your Voice in Print ACTFL s popular magazine, The Language Educator, provides valuable resources for the profession and allows you to share what is happening in your classroom or program. Learn how to target your submission to see your words and images in print! Find out what an article should say about excellent practices in language learning and get tips for good magazine writing. Presenter(s): Sandy Cutshall, Pauline Goulah, and Martha Gorman, The Language Educator 201 Authenticity+: Experience Language Learning Through Mixed Reality Presenters will showcase how through the use of mixed reality, apps that employ virtual reality, augmented reality, and live streaming technology can bring the world into the classroom. Discover how students can experience it and not just learn about it! Presenter(s): Leah McKeeman, Kansas State University; Blanca Oviedo-Loredo, Barton County Community College 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 203A, 202 Three Modes, Three Activities, Three Languages: HLTPs from Three Educators This session will introduce three activities used by three different target language teachers (Chinese, ESL, and German) who demonstrate how to focus on the modes when designing instruction meant to generate student participation at the beginning level of language instruction. Presenter(s): Freddie Bowles, William Davis, and Qian Zhang, University of Arkansas 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 203B, 203 Making Language Acquisition Happen Through Community and Communication Student engagement leads to positive learning outcomes. Classroom fun strengthens student engagement. The presenters will share strategies and activities based on the Goal Areas in the World Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. Examples include Project Based Language examples, Communicative Input activities, classroom fun tasks, etc. Presenter(s): Jennifer Shuen and Lacey Lowe, San Ramon Valley Unified School District 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 205A, 205 Here s Johnny! Paradigm Shifts, Talk Shows, and Language Classes In this session, the presenter will challenge participants to reflect on their educational paradigms in the context of hosting their class. The parallels between successful talk shows and classrooms will be examined in the context of 21st century learning, student participation, effective management, purposeful planning, TL use, and proficiency. Presenter(s): Meredith White, Gwinnett County Schools 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 206A, 206 Preparing for Immersion with Technology This presentation will demonstrate some of the Middlebury College Davis School of Russian s online pre-immersion strategies, including webinars, self-assessments, scenarios, information about the Language Pledge, and interactive activities that prepare students to successfully transition into their immersion experience. Presenter(s): Jason Merrill and Shannon Spasova, Michigan State University; Amy Collier, Middlebury College; Evgeny Dengub, Amherst College Applicable Language: Russian 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 207A, 208 Shifting Gears: How to Transition to a Proficiency-based Language Classroom Learn how the 2014 ACTFL Teacher of the Year transitioned from a traditional language classroom to one that is proficiency-based with measurable results. Specific how-to steps to navigate the learning curves on the path to proficiency are provided. Included are big ideas and practical strategies to make shifting gears both rewarding and manageable. Presenter(s): Linda Egnatz, Lincoln-Way High School 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 207B, 209 Effective Teaching with Antoine De Saint-Exupéry s, Le Petit Prince Go beyond the friendship theme! A discussion-critique format of Le Petit Prince presents a reading plan, contextual practice methods, a three-themed study unit-schedule with multiple intelligences assignments, and suggested assessments. Students strengthen critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills. A great session for teachers! Presenter(s): Judith Michaels Applicable Language: French FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 67

70 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 207C, 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 208B, 213 Keeping It in the Target Language: Tips and Tools for the Classroom How in the world can I keep my classroom 90% in the target language...even with novice learners?! In this session, I will share some of the ways that I offer comprehensible input in my classroom. From techniques to use before they enter class to special games in the TL, you will leave this session with several tools to take back home. Presenter(s): Elisabeth Hayles, Lee s Summit High School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 209C, 216 L2 Learning in Linguistic Landscapes: Global Engagement at Home and Abroad This session presents four different linguistic landscape-based L2 classroom projects conducted in the U.S. and study abroad (Atlanta, Vienna, Paris) that engage L2 learners in becoming critically aware participants in their communities while also attending to their L2 development. Presenter(s): Yu Li, Levin Arnsperger, Lilia Coropceanu, and Hiram Maxim, Emory University 210 Teaching Compassion Through Literature and Film in the Target Language After considering interculturality as a learning objective in the standards-based classroom, attendees will work in groups to design compassion-focused learning tasks based on sample texts in English. Attendees can continue the discussion online after the Convention to share lesson plans for compassion-focused learning tasks. Presenter(s): Benjamin Rifkin, Hofstra University FRIDAY 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 207D, 211 Experiencing Language Learning Through Simulations Learn how to design engaging language learning experiences based on simulations that include compelling scenarios that suit learners interests and professional goals. Simulations can help learners build a repertoire of strategies to overcome complex situations that require the sophisticated use of language and understanding of the culture. Presenter(s): Julio Rodriguez, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Madeline Spring, University of Hawaii; Stephen Tschudi, University of Hawaii-Ctr for Lang & Tech; Yea-Fen Chen, Indiana University 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 208A, 212 Promoting Resiliency in Reluctant Language Learners Struggling to engage challenging students? Bolster your efforts with battle-proven strategies for encouraging disengaged students direct from the trenches of the language classroom. Gain insight and inspiration through the discussion of successful activities and rich learning experiences for use with reluctant learners, allowing for 90%+ target language use. Presenter(s): Lisa Lilley Ritter, Springfield Public Schools (retired); Kristopher Morehead, Pipkin IB/ MYP World School 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 209A, 214 The Transformative Power of Stories: Advocating for Language Learning Are you struggling with recruiting and advocating for your program? Come learn about an innovative advocacy approach championed at Michigan State University. You will find out how to use storytelling and social media to craft compelling experiences and communicate messages and values that are relevant to your target audience. Presenter(s): Luca Giupponi, Angelika Kraemer, and Daniel Trego, Michigan State University 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 209B, 215 ACTFL Research Initiatives: Innovations and Studies Come hear a panel discuss research approaches and findings from the language teaching and learning profession. They will present their methodologies, results and best practices gleaned from their work. These projects were supported by ACTFL s Research Initiatives grant program. Presenter(s): Margaret Malone, ACTFL/AELRC; Fernando Rubio, University of Utah 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 210, 217 Intercultural Competence in German for Professional Purposes Courses The presenters investigate how to systematically foster intercultural competence and life-long learning skills in German for Professional Purposes courses and beyond. Participants will be actively involved in a conversation about theoretical underpinnings, pedagogical applications, practical course examples, and lessons learned. Presenter(s): Britta Kallin and Jan Uelzmann, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ivett Guntersdorfer, UCLA; Kacy Peckenpaugh, Weber State University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 211, 218 FLACH Panel 1 STEM in the Alps This session connects the study of the cultures of Austria, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland to STEM topics. Presenters share resources and effective hands-on activities for all proficiency levels. Topics range from the cultural and scientific significance of salt- and naturebased experiments to the nexus between technology, science and creativity. Presenter(s): Gisela Hoecherl-Alden, Boston University; Douglas Philipp, Cheyenne Mountain High School; Colette Van Kerckvoorde, Bard College at Simon s Rock Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 68 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

71 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 212, 219 German as Tool, German as Key: Raising the Relevance of College German This panel explores interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary models for integrating German language study amid the shift toward teaching for professionalization in higher education. The case studies highlight how German programs of diverse sizes and types can turn a perceived threat to the humanities into an opportunity to foster educational holism. Presenter(s): Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand, Appalachian State University; Judith Benz, Juniata College; Albrecht Classen, Arizona State University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 213, 220 Literacy, Graphic Novels, and German Culture This session explores ways to incorporate graphic novels into the literacy-oriented German classroom. Graphic novels can help students acquire decoding skills and offer generic forms that can be used to comprehend and produce extended discourse and narrative. Presenters will introduce graphic novels, discuss approaches, and lead sample exercises. Presenter(s): Nels Rogers, University of Kentucky; Kyung Lee Gagum, University of Arizona; Gregory Wolf, N Central College Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Room 214, 221 Supporting the Teaching and Learning of German Learn about initiatives and share ideas and concerns about strategies to promote and support the teaching and learning of German in the U.S. Roundtable discussion with representatives from the German Embassy, the Goethe-Institut, the Zentralstelle für Auslandsschulwesen, the DAAD, the Austrian Bundesministerium für Bildung, and the Swiss Embassy. Presenter(s): Keith Cothrun, AATG; Matthias Dettling, Consulate General of Switzerland; Jan Patrick Eckendorf, German Embassy; Christoph Veldhues, Goethe-Institut Washington; Gertrude Zhao-Heissenberger, Austrian Federal Ministry of Education Sponsor: AATG Language of Presentation: German Applicable Language: German ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE MINI-BYTE 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls B D, 222 Appy Power Hour: ios Apps for All Three Modes of Communication Looking to harness BYOD and district devices for World Language? Explore and share empowering and easy-to-use ios apps for presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive modes of communication. Presenter(s): Catherine Ousselin, Mount Vernon High School 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Old Hickory, Omni Nashville 223 ACTFL OPI Trainer Norming Session ACTFL CAREER CAFÉ 3:30 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Career Café, Exhibit Halls B D, 224 Navigating the Job Interview and Negotiating an Offer for Postsecondary Positions From initial screenings to in-depth interviews, job seekers need to be prepared for a range of questions and tasks. Participate in a discussion about what to expect and effective strategies for navigating the interview process and the job offer. Get your feet wet with some mock interviewing as well. Presenter(s): Erin Kearney, University of New York at Buffalo ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 3:30 p.m. 3:50 p.m. Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 225 Less Commonly Taught Language Experts Needed Are you a native speaker of a less commonly taught language interested in conducting proficiency testing and reviewing test materials? If so, please come learn about these opportunities for target language experts. Presenter(s): Julia Ruane, ACTFL 3:30 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls B D, E26 La Marinera Peru s Amazing Dance The Marinera is Peru s national dance that features movements of courtship between beautifully dressed dancers, each carrying a handkerchief. Peruvian national champion Fanny Viacava will explain the history and technique of the dance. Teachers will have a ready-made cultural unit for class. Join us for a lively and inspiring session! Sponsor: Breaking the Barrier, Inc. Presenter(s): John Conner, Groton School, Fanny Vera De Viacava, Canterbury School 3:30 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls B D, E27 3, 2, 1 Launch! CI, Proficiency-Based Curriculum by Voces Introducing an online CI, proficiency-based program designed to unite storytelling with realworld tasks that cultivate students communicative abilities and intercultural understandings. Join us for the official launch and a Q&A with a panel of special guest contributors. Discover how *Nuestra historia* can help you and your district begin your journey to CI! Sponsor: Voces Digital by Teacher s Discovery Presenter(s): Dirk Esterline, Voces Digital by Teacher s Discovery, Senor Jordan, Voces Digital by Teacher s Discovery, Profe Loco, Voces Digital by Teacher s Discovery, Shane Rodriguez, Voces Digital by Teacher s Discovery Applicable Language: Spanish FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 69

72 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 FRIDAY 3:30 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls B D, E28 Using Virtual STEAM Exchange to Motivate Language Learning Steven Cooper, a ten-year dual immersion veteran, will demonstrate how Level Up Village s Global STEAM exchange programs motivate students to employ non-native languages in real world STEAM problem solving. This presentation will include live, bilingual, interaction with teachers facing the same challenge in the Middle East and Latin America. Sponsor: Level Up Village Presenter(s): Katie Cook, Level Up Village, Steven Cooper, Level Up Village Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Arabic, Spanish 3:30 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls B D, E29 Latin for the New Millennium: Editor/Teacher Perspectives LNM is designed to reach all levels of student interest and ability and every type of learning style. Plentiful opportunities provide practice for the reading approach. Oral exercises also teach grammar syntax and vocabulary. Learn about the series genesis and the new Second Edition. Have your questions answered. Sponsor: Bolchazy Carducci Publishers Presenter(s): Dawn LaFon, White Station High School, Donald Sprague, Bolchazy - Carducci Publishers, Higher Education Applicable Language: Latin 3:30 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Workshop Room #5, Exhibit Halls B D, E30 STARTALK Grant Funding and Your Community Learn how STARTALK can benefit your community and how to apply for STARTALK grant funding! STARTALK is a federally funded grant program that supports summer K-12 language programs and teacher development. Our workshop will introduce you to the STARTALK program, give you guidance on how to begin the proposal writing process, share tips of successful proposals, and introduce you to free education resources. Sponsor: National Foreign Language Center and STARTALK Presenter(s): Nicole Rumeau, National Foreign Language Center Applicable Language: Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville 226 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Research and Approaches to Instruction I Interdit de dire non! Using Improv Theatre in the French Classroom This study explores the influence of improv theatre activities on the development of oral proficiency of university students in a third-semester French classroom. As an intact class, students engaged in four spontaneous 15-minute oral activities recorded throughout the semester. Findings suggest increased oral proficiency and student enjoyment. Presenter(s): Alexandra Shaeffer, University of Iowa The Effects of Deductive and Inductive Approaches to Instruction The goal of this paper is to determine whether deductive or inductive instruction results in a more effective progression towards second language acquisition of both first and second types of syntactical conditional structures in Spanish. Presenter(s): Tanya Romero-Gonzalez, Murray State University Correction Timing: Does It Affect Teacher Oral Feedback? This presentation provides the results of a study 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 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville 227 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Interculturality I Developing a Project-based Online Intercultural Exchange How can you integrate an online intercultural exchange into your curriculum as a way to promote reflection about culture? A transatlantic exchange between U.S. and French students is presented, along with data from a study of the project. Materials and detailed information are provided for instructors to adapt or develop their own exchanges. Presenter(s): Maryse Mijalski, University of California, Irvine The Incorporation of Culture in an Introductory College Level Spanish Class This is a presentation regarding an investigation that examines practices for the incorporation of cultural texts and experiences in the postsecondary foreign language classroom and how these practices impact the attitudes and perceptions of students towards the inclusion of culture in the classroom and towards the target culture in general. Presenter(s): Ryan Boylan, Spelman College Accounting for Epistemology in Language Classrooms This project studied five language classrooms (across K higher-ed) to better understand how instructors view and account for the production and understanding of knowledge while striving for an environment which supports language learning. Data will be presented from observations, interviews, and discourse analysis to support findings. Presenter(s): Miguel Mantero, University of Alabama 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A1, 228 Experience It! Rap Your Way to Personalized Language Acquisition Much of language is self-selected and not imitated. As such, language acquisition is a personalized experience, with individuals choosing their vocabulary based on their own needs. Ownership is the operative word. This hands-on session will fuse music with language acquisition, allowing participants to create and perform their own L2 raps. Presenter(s): John DeMado, John DeMado Language Seminars, LLC Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 70 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

73 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3, 229 Facilitating Written Interpersonal Communication in AP World Languages This session provides teachers with hands-on strategies for maximizing learner performance in interpersonal writing in AP world language courses. The presenters will discuss targeted learning outcomes and exam evaluation criteria, reflect on instructional challenges, and share concepts and sample materials for teaching written interpersonal communication. Presenter(s): Heather Willis Allen, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Deborah Reisinger, Duke University ACTFL PLENARY II 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon B, 230 National Commission on Language Learning: Implementation Plan The national study of languages, America s Languages: Investing in Language Education for the 21st Century, makes recommendations for moving the language agenda forward in the U.S. Commissioned by the U.S. Congress, this study is an in-depth look at where we stand as a nation in building our language capabilities. This plenary will outline an implementation plan that all members of the language field can embrace. Presenter(s): Richard Brecht, American Councils for International Education; Marty Abbott, ACTFL; Dan Davidson, American Councils for International Education; William Rivers, JNCL-NCLIS 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon C1, 231 Designing for Difference: Advantages of the American with Disabilities Act American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and Universal Design Principles: how can we make the most of the required changes to benefit all students while treasuring their diverse learning styles? Examples of practice at different levels (K-12/higher ed) and formats (in-class/online) will offer an opportunity to discuss this current issue. Presenter(s): Giorgio Corda, University of Colorado; Silvia Dupont, Newton North High School 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon C2, 232 Mission and Achievement: Assessing Higher Education Foreign Language Goals This session reports on a three-year project administering more than 8,000 ACTFL proficiency tests in speaking, reading, and listening at three institutions sponsored by the Language Flagship Proficiency Initiative: ACTFL results, discussion of factors contributing to proficiency, and effects of systematic testing on curriculum and institutional climate. Presenter(s): Daniel Soneson, University of Minnesota; Susan Gass and Paula Winke, Michigan State University; Jane Hacking, University of Utah; Margaret Malone, ACTFL/AELRC; Erwin Tschirner, University of Leipzig 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville 233 A vivavoce: pronuncia e dizione Presenters will illustrate how recognizing and 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 real sounds and culture of Italy. Presenter(s): Silvia Giorgini-Althoen, Wayne State University; Antonietta Di Pietro, Florida International University Sponsor: AATI Language of Presentation: Italian Applicable Language: Italian 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville 234 Italian Paper Presentations on Interculturality II Signing Italian/American Cinema: Martin Scorsese s Mean Streets This paper looks at the sign functions in Martin Scorsese s Mean Streets and how the characters insertion of Italian/American patois and Italian language (code-switching) might call for a special type of spectator to unpack the significance of Mean Streets as an Italian/American film. Presenter(s): Anthony Tamburri, Queens College/CUNY Arturo Loria s Italian American Experience This paper explores Italian writer Arturo Loria s experience among the Italian American community of New York when he was invited to teach at the Casa Italiana of Columbia University in the 1930s. Presenter(s): Mark Pietralunga, Florida State University Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville 235 Developing a Digital Curriculum for Japanese Programs in Secondary Schools Exposing students to interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes for each thematic unit is important for well-balanced language learning. This session will discuss how to use a digital-based curriculum to create engaging activities. The pros and cons of going digital in the secondary school classroom will also be discussed. Presenter(s): Molly Jeon, BHS North; Keiko Kuriyama, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Sponsor: AATJ Applicable Language: Japanese Join Us at the ACTFL Awards Ceremony Everyone is invited on Friday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m., to attend the 2017 ACTFL Awards Ceremony in Broadway 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. FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 71

74 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Music Row 2, Omni Nashville 238 The French Graphic Novel: Language, Culture and Feminism Do you want to keep students interested? This session will explore the world of two French graphic novels: Les Passagers du Vent and Aya de Yopougon, both based in Africa. Teaching via the graphic novel is an emerging trend very appealing to Millennials! Participants will leave with ideas on how to implement the graphic novel at all levels. Presenter(s): Florence Abad Turner, University of Tennessee Sponsor: African-American Students SIG Applicable Language: French 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Music Row 4, Omni Nashville 240 Teaching Modern Greek as a Heritage Language in Pre-K 16 Classrooms This interactive session will focus on the teaching of Modern Greek as an HL in Pre-K 16 classrooms. Examples will be provided from different contexts, proficiency levels, and mixed classroom environments. Participants will share their own experiences and work collaboratively to differentiate innovative lesson plans with HL students in mind. Presenter(s): Maria Kaliambou, Yale University; Maria Katradis, George Mason University; Ismini Michail, Hellenic Education Center Sponsor: Modern Greek SIG Applicable Language: Other FRIDAY 236 AATJ Research Paper Session IV Effects of Performance-based Achievement Testing on Oral Proficiency This presentation introduces the computer-assisted Performance-Based Achievement Test (PBAT). A quasi-experimental study was conducted to examine the efficacy of the test for enhancing oral proficiency of Japanese learners. Results indicate that PBAT is a viable alternative with many advantages over the traditional paper-and-pencil test. Presenter(s): Mariko Wei, Atsushi Fukada, Saori Houston, and Mayu Miyamoto, Purdue University An Automatic Evaluation System of L2 Oral Simultaneous Reproduction Tasks An automatic evaluation system of L2 oral simultaneous reproduction tasks was developed using a new algorithm. This system can reduce the manual scoring burden and potentially be expanded to a system that assesses the oral tasks of multiple languages. The experimental results confirm the improvement of measurement accuracy compared to traditional systems. Presenter(s): Yutaka Yamauchi, Tokyo International University; Nobuaki Minematsu, University of Tokyo Creating Japanese Reading Proficiency Test Items Using ACTFL Guidelines Creating valid assessment items for reading proficiency has long posed a challenge for foreign language teachers. This project presents a specific process for designing test items to validly assess reading proficiency in Japanese based on ACTFL guidelines. Ways to select passages and create appropriate comprehension tasks will be discussed. Presenter(s): Shinsuke Tsuchiya, Brigham Young University Sponsor: AATJ Applicable Language: Japanese 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Music Row 1, Omni Nashville 237 Building Dynamic and Effective Presentational Speaking Skills The presentational mode is a critical area of development for language learners, but is often limited in practice to oral presentations dreaded by learners. This session will present examples from Arabic business, journalism, and debate classes to help participants design their own activities that are practical, engaging, and task-focused. Presenter(s): David DiMeo and Lhousseine Guerwane, Western Kentucky University Sponsor: Arabic SIG Applicable Language: Arabic 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Music Row 3, Omni Nashville 239 ACTFL Heritage Languages SIG Session I Why Students Opt Out of Their Own Heritage Languages? This presentation analyzes the choices heritage language (HL) learners make when enrolling in language courses by comparing data on those who take courses in their own HL and those who don t. The data for this study come from a survey of 1,756 students taking language courses at 101 community colleges across 33 states in the U.S. Presenter(s): Eric Ketcham, CUNY Graduate Center; Alex Funk, Center for Integrated Language Communities, CUNY Graduate Center; Tomonori Nagano, LaGuardia Community College, the CUNY Heterogeneity of Early Language Experiences and Heritage Language Literacy This presentation will discuss diverse early language experiences among Chinese heritage language learners and their relationship to literacy development among collegiate heritage students. The presentation will shed light on heritage language literacy instruction based on learners prior oral and print language backgrounds. Presenter(s): Haomin Zhang and Keiko Koda, Carnegie Mellon University Czech Heritage Language Education in the U.S. and Europe This paper will describe the current state of Czech heritage language (HL) education in the U.S. and Europe and examine the degree of institutionalization of these programs. The paper will provide an overview of the types and sizes of programs and their length, and will compare the programs in the U.S. to those in Europe. Presenter(s): Marta McCabe, Czech and Slovak School of NC Sponsor: Heritage Languages SIG 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 101A, 241 ACTFL Immersion SIG Business Meeting During the business meeting, the SIG Immersion will review some of the most relevant issues that have occurred in the field and the future events to be held. Elections for new officers, the structure of the SIG, as well as future events of the SIG-Immersion will be also addressed. Presenter(s): Maria Luisa Spicer-Escalante, Utah State University; Marybeth Fuller, Washington County School District 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 101B, 242 ACTFL Language Learning for Children SIG Business Meeting and Presentation The LLC SIG officers will discuss current SIG opportunities for members, such as travel grants, research and pedagogy grants, webinars, and awards for members. They will also facilitate a discussion on current trends in research for young language learners and how this affects teachers and students. A presentation on how to begin strong FLES programs will follow. Beverages will be provided. From Research to Reality: How to Start a Language Program in Your District Superintendent Earl F. Metzler and FLES Consultant Elizabeth Metzler will explain how to take the concept of a Foreign Language in Elementary School (FLES) from research to reality. The presentation will cover how to get a community to embrace and appreciate an FLES program. Presenter(s): Earl Metzler, New Hampshire Department of Education Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 72 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

75 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 101C, 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 102A, 246 Peer Writing Feedback Sessions that Work For feedback to be effective, it needs to be focused, understood and applied. This presentation introduces a four-step approach to peer feedback sessions that helps students generate, understand, and apply targeted feedback. This approach can be adapted to any language and can incorporate any linguistic or rhetorical feature for any writing assignment. Presenter(s): Jodie Sakaguchi, Mid-Pacific Institute Applicable Language: ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 103A, 248 The Complex Process of L2 Acquisition and Performance Building Intercultural Competence in Advanced Level Chinese Classrooms This presentation is about teaching culture in the advanced level classroom. By using the process model of intercultural competence by Deardorff, it discusses strategies that can be used to develop requisite attitudes and teach knowledge and comprehension. It focuses on students transition from cultural awareness to competence. Presenter(s): Xinyi Wu, University of Pennsylvania Effects of Text Type and Task Difficulty on L2 Chinese Speaking Performance This study investigates the effect of task difficulty on complexity, accuracy and fluency in Chinese L2 learners speaking performance caused by text types. A trade-off effect is found especially between complexity and accuracy. Increasing task difficulty triggers better performance in complexity, but not in accuracy and fluency. Presenter(s): Rachel Yu Liu, Brigham Young University Why the Fluctuation? Understanding the Complex Process of L2 Acquisition This study investigates the development of Chinese as a second language (L2) through the quantitative and qualitative analysis of 20 learners oral production over a semester. Under the framework of the Complexity Theory, this research reveals the trajectory and influential factors of L2 acquisition and sheds light on pedagogical practices. Presenter(s): Mingzhe Zheng and Jie Liu, Michigan State University Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese 243 Bridging Contemporary and Traditional Chinese Language and Culture via Film Modern films can be good resources to teach ancient stories, philosophy and classical language in Chinese classes. The panelists will feature creative approaches to using the films: The Wedding Banquet, Hero, Mulan, Our Times, Yi Yi, and others, and will show how their content is indeed useful to students studying modern Chinese language and culture. Presenter(s): Adam Ross, Chinese American International School; Yea-Fen Chen, Indiana University; Yiwen Liu, National Taiwan Normal University Sponsor: CLASS Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 101D, 244 Keeping Up the Motivation for Middle School Chinese Immersion Students Why is it so challenging for many Chinese immersion programs to keep middle school students motivated, engaged, and interested in learning Chinese at a higher level? What can we do to foster high interest of learning Chinese? This session will share stories of success and challenges, and provide a platform for meaningful conversation. Presenter(s): Kevin Chang, Chinese American International School Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 102B, 247 Integrating French Multimedia Resources in Class: Teach French with TV5MONDE Participants will learn to increase their students French language skills and cultural awareness with the complimentary, multimedia platform, Teach French with TV5MONDE. Dedicated to French teachers, the platform offers comprehensive pedagogic resources based on TV5MONDE s programming, ranging from films and international news to documentaries. Presenter(s): Valentin Moisan and Natalie Warren, TV5MONDE USA; Karl Cogard, Embassy of France Language of Presentation: French Applicable Language: French FRIDAY 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 101E, 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 performance. Presenter(s): Ying Jin, Fremont Union High School District; Zoey Liu, Fremont High School Sponsor: CLASS Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese Become an OPI Tester Join the distinguished network of certified ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Testers who are recognized with training and mastery in highly advanced language assessment concepts and skills. Learn about the six steps to certification. opicert@actfl.org for more information or visit ACTFL Central. ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 73

76 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 103B, 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 104B, 252 Using Videos to Optimize the Online Component of a Flipped Classroom This presentation focuses on two ways of incorporating videos to enhance the online component of a flipped classroom: the Lightboard technology for grammar instruction, and Playposit for listening comprehension. In addition, student learning outcomes and feedback will be shared, followed by an open discussion on best practices. Please bring your laptop to fully participate in this session. Presenter(s): Patricia Scarampi, Aude Raymond, and Christiane Rey, Northwestern University Applicable Language: French 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 104E, 255 Standards-based Grading with Culture at the Core Are you looking for a way to give students meaningful feedback on their performance? In this session presenters will describe the work in their district to develop accurate rubrics for effective feedback for a variety of languages in grades They will share assessment practices that focus on language proficiency as well as interculturality. Presenter(s): James Wildman and Sarah Lindstrom, Glastonbury Public Schools FRIDAY 249 Classroom-based Assessment and Placement Test Design Starting College, Quitting Chinese: Language Learning in the Freshman Year This presentation reports on a 10-month study examining Chinese learners transition into postsecondary education. All focal students had studied Chinese in high school and intended to continue in college. As they all quit Chinese in their freshman year, the findings illuminate institutional challenges for students to continue Chinese learning. Presenter(s): Hsuan-Ying Liu, University of North Dakota; Wenhao Diao, University of Arizona Chinese Placement Test Design and Implementation More and more non-heritage Chinese language students from high school are entering colleges. How to help them find the class that best serves their learning needs? The answer starts with proper placement. This paper will report on the design and implementation of the placement test for assessing such students, as well as the challenges. Presenter(s): Hong Jiang, Northwestern University Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 103C, 250 Pedagogical Grammar: Back to the Basics 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 use of dou when it doesn t mean all. Presenter(s): Nansong Huang, University of Southern California; Baozhang He, College of the Holy Cross; Wenze Hu, U.S. Naval Academy Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 104A, 251 Reflections on Creating Voc/zes, a University-level Language Podcast Presenters will reflect on their first year producing the Spanish and Portuguese language podcast Voc/zes. This weekly podcast was designed to support language 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 Anderson and Elizabeth Lake, University of Minnesota Applicable Language: Spanish 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 104C, 253 Developing Learning Pathways Using Can Do Statements + Backward Design Calling all faithful Can Do statement teachers: this is the next step! Guided by the three goal areas of Stage 1 Backward Design, simple Can Do statements evolve into learning goals framing performance tasks and forming an effective learning progression. Participants gain a deeper understanding of functional goals by exploring Stage 1 & the Can Dos. Presenter(s): Greta Lundgaard, Independent Consultant 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 104D, 254 From Anxiety-producing to Confidence-building: Re-experiencing Assessment Most language testing is communicative in name but not in practice. This session examines how to develop and implement a performance-driven assessment model inspired by ACTFL s Can-Do Statements. This model provides a more realistic and engaging framework for evaluating course and programmatic learning outcomes. Presenter(s): Charles Nagle and Stacey Weber-Feve, Iowa State University 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 105AB, 256 Critical Thinking at the Core: Fostering Communication and Engagement Critical thinking is fundamental to 21st century success, but many teachers overlook its essential role in developing linguistic proficiency and intercultural competence. This session offers practical ways to transform typical classroom activities at beginning levels into cognitively challenging tasks that develop linguistic and cultural capacity. Presenter(s): Bethany Daniel, District of Columbia Public Schools; Cherice Montgomery, Brigham Young University 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 106A, 257 Active Reading Strategies to Reach AP Proficiency Targets #Lead with NCSSFL Reading should be an active, highly engaging endeavor. Experience how to turn reading difficult and authentic texts into a critical link in the communicative classroom, empowering you and your students as purposeful readers. Maximize engagement and support pre-ap, AP, and secondary Dual Immersion proficiency goals through these strategies. Presenter(s): Jill Landes-Lee and Lucia Rubio, University of Utah Applicable Language: Spanish Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 74 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

77 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 106B, 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 108, 261 I ve Found the Perfect #AuthRes... But How Do I Use it in Class? Teachers spend lots of time searching for great Authentic Resources but how can those #AuthRes be most effectively used in class? Come find out how to use pre-reading/viewing strategies to prepare students to successfully interact with an #AuthRes, as well as design multiple instructional episodes to make sure students get the most out of it. Presenter(s): John Cadena; Jennifer Aranda, Johnson High School-NEISD 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 202A, 264 Intrinsic Motivation for the Apathetic Language Learner This session will explore the psychology behind various factors at play in student apathy in the World Language classroom. Asking students to take risks is something most teachers do not consider when planning. Come explore strategies for attaining higher levels of engagement to foster meaningful and successful learning experiences for any student. Presenter(s): Annie Tyner, Organic World Language/ Konocti Unified School District Hours in Your Town: Real-world Project-based Language Learning (PBLL) in the Novice Spanish Class Project-based language learning (PBLL) helps learners create real products using real language to connect with real people. This session explores a project which transforms a novice My City unit into a Spanish learning experience that builds on comprehensible input to empower students to showcase their home city to the world. Presenter(s): Shannon Norquist, Barrington Christian Academy; Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell, Musicuentos Applicable Language: Spanish 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 106C, 259 Be the Change! Developing Empathy Through Language Learning The power of human connection is the teacher s single greatest tool in cultivating a community of caring leaders of tomorrow. Ditch the textbook for a framework that allows students to uncover grammar and build language skills as they engage in activities promoting openness, understanding and empathy. Watch your community connect and strengthen. Presenter(s): Samara Spielberg, Hunter College; Camilla Iturralde, Allen-Stevenson School Applicable Language: Spanish 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 107AB, 260 Stations: Review and Practice with Technology Tools In this session, we will be showcasing the use of technology to engage students in review/practice sessions. Students will utilize multiple features and applications on the ipad all the while developing a digital portfolio. Presenter(s): Lilibeth Galue and Jeremy Shaw, Greene County Schools Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Spanish 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 201A, 262 Save Time: Start Using Proficiency Assessments The presenter will share student-friendly proficiency guidelines, convert proficiency levels to a grade, and show how scores will be consistent among teachers. Participants will be AMAZED at how much faster they can assess student progress and how students understanding of their language acquisition and development grows. Presenter(s): MaryLee Belanger-Gonzales and Olga Tovar, Mary D. Bradford High School 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 201B, 263 Biliteracy and Interculturality Integrating the Immersion Journey Wondering how to meet the demands of immersion teaching while also fostering interculturality? This session will help participants create meaningful cross-curricular and cross-cultural content connections through high impact integration strategies enhancing content learning, biliteracy, intercultural competence and connections to target countries. Presenter(s): Beatrix Preusse-Burr, Fairfax County Public Schools Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 202B, 265 Grow a Spine! A Bookless Answer to Changing Times When textbook technology can t keep up with the pace of the classroom, maybe it s time to throw out the textbook and look at technology already at our fingertips. Learn from two teachers offering both French and Spanish perspectives on best practices with the latest technology tools. Presenter(s): Katherine Lipps and Bayard Nielsen, Notre Dame High School 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 202C, 266 Mapping Culture in the Language Classroom and Beyond This session examines the ways in which Geographical Information System technology can be used as a tool to provide a deeper level of visualization and analysis to explore the cultural, social and geographical makeup of a city and its applications to the language classroom. Presenter(s): S. Terrasi, University of Washington; Andre Schuezte, Tulane University FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 75

78 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 203A, 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 205A, 270 Methods Online: Purpose, Audience, Content, Performance This session addresses the development of an online teaching methods course. Students need to meet certification or endorsement requirements for degree programs. State/district supervisors of teachers who participate and faculty whose students return to their campuses will gain information on scope, delivery, and content of the course. Presenter(s): June Phillips, Professor Emeritus, Weber State University; Teresa Bell, Brigham Young University Audience Level: Administration 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 207A, 273 Full Contact Language Learning Participants will experience the tremendous power of movement and activity as an aid to language acquisition though a number of fun, interactive experiences. Teachers will come away with fresh new ideas that they can personalize and use in their classrooms come Monday morning. Presenter(s): Tom Carlson, Kelowna Secondary School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 FRIDAY 267 The Neuropsychology of Best Practices: Classroom Activity and Brain Function Neurophysiological approaches to second language acquisition (SLA) are nascent, but recent studies provide substantive advances in understanding SLA. This presentation reviews current research and examines the relationships between classroom activities and brain function. The focus is on how best practices provide greater cognitive results in learners. Presenter(s): Stayc Dubravac, University of Kentucky 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 203B, 268 Flip it, Blend it, Distribute it! A Model for Teacher Training Today The idea that distributed practice is more effective than massed practice is well researched. This session shares findings and practical examples from an innovative 12-week training program for new language instructors that combines distributed and blended approaches to provide necessary knowledge and skills to teachers in their first year of service. Presenter(s): Eva Szabo, Foreign Service Institute 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 204, 269 Maximize World Language Experiences Through Storytelling This session highlights the value and the instructional outcome of storytelling as it relates to world language education. It also introduces language teachers to effective strategies for utilizing storytelling to enhance students language and cultural experiences. Finally, it provides teachers with unit plans at multiple proficiency levels. Presenter(s): Nabila Hammami and Nawf Abou-dib, Dearborn Public Schools; Rafef Saed, AIMS Inc. Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 206A, 271 Publishing Your Research in ACTFL s Foreign Language Annals The Editor, Managing Editor, and representatives of the Editorial Board of Foreign Language Annals will describe the journal s goals, review the expectations for manuscripts submitted to the journal, and suggest strategies for transforming a dissertation or conference presentation into a scholarly paper. Presenter(s): Anne Nerenz, Eastern Michigan University; Joann Hammadou Sullivan, University of Rhode Island; Luke Plonsky, Georgetown University 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 206B, 272 Preparing Students for the AP Latin Analytical Essay Preparing students for the analytical essay of the AP Latin exam can be challenging. This session will provide concrete examples of how to interpret the scoring guidelines and how they are applied to the AP Reading. Participants will also explore the relationship between the passages and creating an argument. Presenter(s): Jonathan Master, Emory University Applicable Language: Latin 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 207B, 274 Valuing Multilingualism: Policy and Practice from the National to the Local Level Globalization brings increasing linguistic diversity to our neighborhoods. This talk explores the concept of multilingualism, arguing that it is a valuable and fascinating resource for everyone which should be nurtured and supported. Drawing on a wide range of projects and resources, it argues for the development of coherent languages in education policies not only at the national and local levels, but also in schools. Presenter(s): Terry Lamb, University of Westminster, UK, 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 207C, 275 Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) Leading with Culture Learners gain language proficiency and intercultural communicative competence (ICC) allowing them to serve as mediators between cultures and build relationships through target language communication. The presenters will demonstrate curricular activities that use the target language to foster student knowledge and the skills necessary for ICC development. Presenter(s): Manuela Wagner, University of Connecticut; Paula Garrett-Rucks, Georgia State University; Aleidine Moeller, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 76 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

79 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 207D, 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 209A, 279 Creating a Plan for After-School Elementary World Language Programs No money for an elementary world languages program? No problem! This session will focus on how two different school districts created an after-school world languages program for elementary schools. Participants will learn how to create and implement these types of programs. Presenter(s): Ryan Smith, Washoe County School District; Christina Gilliland, Williamson County Schools Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 211, 282 Please Don t Gender Me! Strategies for Inclusive Language Instruction Gendered language structures create situations in which students are being gendered according to rigid gender binaries, which may jeopardize the classroom as a Safe Space for all students. This session asks how these gendered notions can be addressed and explores strategies for language instruction that promote an inclusive environment. Presenter(s): Angineh Djavadghazaryans, University of California, Santa Barbara; Pascale LaFountain, Montclair State University; Nicola Townend, University of Toronto Schools (UTS) Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 276 Collecting and Offering Feedback to Move Forward Feedback moves students forward when the loop between instructor and student is clearly articulated and consistent. This session explores critical practices for collecting and offering feedback that support students while they are learning. Specific attention is given to the concept of microfeedback using technology. Presenter(s): Bobby Hobgood, University of North Carolina at Charlotte 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 208A, 277 Tasks and Communicating in the Comprehensible Input Classroom Lesson plans that force students to stop thinking about language and instead use it are possible and even easy using task-based lesson planning! Presenters will demonstrate how they added tasks to their Comprehensible Input lessons to make them even more meaningful and compelling. Presenter(s): Miriam Patrick, Rachel Ash, and Robert Patrick, Parkview High School; Keith Toda, Brookwood High School 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 208B, 278 Building Something from Nothing: A Context-based, Communicative Classroom Build target language from scratch with these strategies for a contextual, communicative classroom. Learn how to move interpersonal speaking from practice to the central purpose of the class from day one of level one. Build community, increase motivation, and engage students in tracking their own growth with standards-based instructional design. Presenter(s): Courtney Cochran, Van Buren High School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 209B, 280 Beyond the Shoulder Partner: Proficiency Through Cooperative Groups Cooperative groups allow students to take ownership of their learning, build positive relationships with their peers, and hold each other to higher expectations as they track their own proficiency growth. Participants will be provided with strategies that allow students of all levels to work together to increase their proficiency across all modes. Presenter(s): Mercedes Koch and Ryan Rockaitis, Deerfield High School 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 210, 281 Maintaining, Not Resuscitating, Great German Programs Successful, dynamic German programs are strategically designed and crafted, attracting the positive attention of local and greater communities. They have connections across the curriculum and between instructors from K-16+. Presenters will guide the participants through proactive advocacy strategies to maintain strong programs. Presenter(s): Kathy Fegely, Antietam School District; Anthony Jannotta, Hempfield School District; Thomas Lovik, Michigan State University; Rosmarie Morewedge, State University of New York; Rebecca Shertzer Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 212, 283 Integrating Social Justice and Teaching Syrian An understanding of social justice issues is integral to intercultural learning about the situation and representation of Syrian refugees. Presentations introduce examples of successful strategies for material selection, integration, implementation, and assessment; including authentic materials, innovative initiatives, and community-engaged learning. Presenter(s): Magdalena Tarnawska Senel, UCLA; Viktoria Harms, University of Alabama; Jaclyn Kurash, University of Pittsburgh; Carolin Mueller, Ohio State University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 213, 284 German Heritage Language Schools in the U.S.: Filling a Gap Germans still represent the largest U.S. ethnicity. Children of German newcomers to the U.S., of German-Americans and others attend German HL-schools. This session will illustrate the uniqueness and viability of HL programs, their creative approaches, and strategies to use when a separation between HL and traditional language teaching may not be possible. Presenter(s): Renate Ludanyi, Western Ct State Univ; Sigrid Belluz, Deutsche Schule Charlotte; Heike Haddenbrock, German Language School Cleveland; Jo Sanders, Rilke Schule Sponsor: AATG Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: German FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 77

80 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 FRIDAY 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Room 214, 285 The ABCs of Creating and Using Authentic Materials The use of authentic materials is essential for students success and communicative competence. Too often teachers shy away from using real world material because they fear that it is too difficult for their students. In this session, participants will gain a better understanding of how to make authentic materials accessible to all levels of learners. Presenter(s): Debra Mol, Ramstein AB Germany; Angelika Becker, Carmel High School; Susan Carson, John Hardin High School; Linda Zins-Adams, Archbishop Moeller High School Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Acoustic, Omni Nashville 286 AAUSC Spanish & Portuguese Sector Meeting ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 4:00 p.m. 4:50 p.m. Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 287 Using Conversation Builder for Practice and Assessment in Any Language Get hands-on experience using ACTFL s new Conversation Builder web tool to create interpersonal tasks for learners to use to practice conversation strategies (See aapplcb.actfl.org). Design, record, compress and publish your tasks. Then assign tasks to your students and provide written or oral feedback. Attendees with iphones or ipads, consider downloading the free app Compress. Presenter(s): Tony Smith and James Monk, ACTFL ACTFL UNCON I 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls B D, 288 A 90-minute, Unconventional Approach to Learning (K-12 Edition) Want to discuss current hot topics in language education in a more intimate setting? Do you have an experience with an emerging technology to share? Have an innovative idea in need of feedback? Or, do you simply enjoy professional conversations that evolve organically? Come join like-minded educators in this unconference model for professional learning that is completely driven by participants and structured to engage language educators in areas in which they wish to gain and contribute knowledge. Unlike traditional conference programming, this session has no scheduled speakers or predetermined content. Instead, a facilitator leads participants in a brainstorm of hot topics for discussion, identifies the most popular, and establishes a schedule of three rounds of sessions that take the form of informal 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. Presenter(s): Noah Geisel, University of Colorado Denver ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE MINI-BYTE 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls B D, 289 Cell Phones Communicative Engagement of Language Learners 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 to use cell phones with your students. Presenter(s): Carmen Scoggins, Watauga High School 4:30 p.m. 5:20 p.m. Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls B D, E31 Easily Differentiate Learning for Your Students Using AI Ponddy Chinese Smart Textbooks enable teachers to easily create and customize curriculum from beginning to post AP. The Artificial Intelligence engine automatically tailors learning for each student with real-time tracking and game-based exercises. Simply drag and drop interactive multi-media learning modules from our library for in-class or blended learning instruction. Sponsor: Ponddy Education Inc. Presenter(s): Yujen Lien, e-learning Development Center, Franz Chen, Ponddy Education Applicable Language: Chinese 4:30 p.m. 5:20 p.m. Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls B D, E32 Blended Learning: 5 Steps to Doing It Well More and more courses are being designed for blended learning environments. Let s examine how traditional classroom content is moving online, and what resources will allow students to experience the target language at their own pace. This session will also demonstrate how you can focus face-to-face time on meaningful interaction. Sponsor: Cengage Learning Presenter(s): Kimberly Jansma, UCLA Applicable Language: French Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 78 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

81 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 4:30 p.m. 5:20 p.m. Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls B D, E33 World Language Proficiency + ACTFL Certification = College/Career Readiness With rising higher education costs and a competitive job market, students are thinking about college selection and employment opportunities sooner than ever before. This 50-minute, interactive workshop will help language instructors guide bilingual and multilingual learners on the many benefits and opportunities for college placement and career paths. Sponsor: Language Testing International, Inc Presenter(s): Gitti Lindner, Language Testing International, Inc 4:30 p.m. 5:20 p.m. Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls B D, E34 Engaging Input to Foster Critical Thinking in Intermediate Spanish The intermediate language class is ideal for the development of critical thinking. With plenty of topics available, we ll look at how to selectively choose enriching input with a variety of texts and registers, in order to create output opportunities that cultivate students intercultural competence to make them better thinkers. Sponsor: McGraw Hill Education Presenter(s): Virginia Adam-Lifante, University of California, Ana Perez-Gironez, Wesland University Applicable Language: Spanish 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville 290 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Research and Writing Pedagogy A Process and Product Analysis of Second Language Collaborative Writing This study investigates the processes, products, and student perceptions of collaborative writing in a university-level Spanish course. Preliminary results suggest collaboration leads to language learning and higher quality texts. Pedagogical implications for designing activities that facilitate the collaborative writing process will be discussed. Presenter(s): Brian Olovson, University of Iowa The Impact of Form-focused Translation on Writing Skills This empirical study explores the pedagogical use of form-focused translation and its impact on writing skills in French. The collected data show that form-focused translation not only significantly improves the accurate use of target structures in writing tasks, but also fosters the use of more complex structures. Presenter(s): Charles Mignot, Tulane University Task Repetition, Written Corrective Feedback, and the Learning of Korean The study examined the effects of written feedback during collaborative writing tasks as students repeated the same task (i.e., facebook posting) twice in university level Korean classes. The results are discussed in light of the role of task repetition and written corrective feedback during collaborative writing on Korean language development. Presenter(s): YouJin Kim, Georgia State University; Bumyong Choi, Emory University; Sujeong Choi; Sanghee Kang, Gwangmyeongbuk High School, Korea; Binna Kim and Hyunae Yun, Emory University Recharge and Connect in the Social Media Lounge The ACTFL Convention features a Social Media Lounge in the World Languages Expo (Exhibit Halls B D, ) as a place for people to relax, connect, and recharge. The lounge will feature a 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: What s Trending, LangTalks, ios Apps for All 3 Modes of Communication, and more. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville 291 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Standards-based Instructional Design College Students Perceptions of Integrated Performance Assessments This research presentation will focus on the results of an empirical study on students perceptions of Integrated Performance Assessments implemented in beginning level college Spanish courses. The presenters will share information regarding the research site, study participants, IPA design, results and conclusions. Presenter(s): Laura Levi Altstaedter and Magali Krosl, East Carolina University Teaching Spanish Through Literature and Theater: A Didactic Proposal This session presents a series of creative exercises that align with the Standards for Foreign Language Learning. Participants will analyze ways in which creative writing and drama enhance foreign language acquisition in projects that stimulate students creativity and linguistic competence in the target language. Presenter(s): Abella-Padron Dayamí, Ave Maria University; Elaine Vilar Madruga, Writer High Proficiency Oral Skills in the Advanced Language Classroom The presenter, an OPI certified tester, will introduce methods to achieve the language proficiency at an Advanced level Mid in ACTFL OPI standards in her fourth year language course. News articles are used as the main materials for the class and movies are also used to enrich students cultural awareness and knowledge of modern history. Presenter(s): Bomi Oh, Arizona State University 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A1, 292 A ti te toca: Games Aren t Just for Review, They re for Learning, Too It s 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 their toolboxes. Presenter(s): Bryanna Fenton; Laura Bridges-Pereira, Tampa Preparatory School FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 79

82 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 FRIDAY 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3, 293 Engaging Activities for All Learners Need some strategies for teaching your own target language? Come to this session and participate in more than 25 engaging activities that will enhance your students learning experience and provide you with ideas for reaching and teaching all your students. A handout with all activities will be given to participants. Presenter(s): Janel Lafond-Paquin, Rogers High School 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon C1, 294 Troubling Gender and Sexuality Norms in the Classroom Heteronormativity, with its strict gender and sexual roles, is often present within the school environment, thus marginalizing groups which do not adhere to its normative ideals. This presentation will discuss how a queer approach to world language education can provide a space in which normative notions of gender and sexuality may be challenged. Presenter(s): James Coda, University of Georgia 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville 295 Teaching Italian Pronunciation to American Students This session instructs teachers of Italian on ways to improve their students pronunciation and overcome phonetic interference. Presenter(s): Cristiana Thielmann, Depauw University Sponsor: AATI Language of Presentation: Italian Applicable Language: Italian 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville 296 Italian Paper Presentations on Research I The Use of Machine Translation in Foreign Language Writing This paper gives an overview of a study that observed and analyzed the use of Machine Translation (MT), 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 Applicable Language: Italian 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville 297 Engaging Your Students with Social Justice-Driven Lessons The presenters will share model social justice -driven lessons with Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) created during the CLTA Summer Seminar. In addition, practical tips, effective ways to utilize authentic materials to enhance learners 21st century skills and challenges will be discussed. Presenter(s): Mio Nishimura, Alisal High School; Michelle Lupisan, North Salinas High School Sponsor: AATJ Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville 298 AATJ Research Paper Session V Developing Literacy Skills in Japanese with Reading While Listening Reading While Listening (RWL) is an efficient way to promote reading practice outside of the classroom and develop aural-written verification, especially for beginning level language learners. This study found that introducing books with RWL is an effective way to improve reading accuracy and fluency, such as reading speed. Presenter(s): Makiko Fukuda and Erina Romanowich, University of Texas San Antonio Encoding English Words into Katakana: Harder for Learners Than We Think? This paper investigates Japanese language learners encoding skill from English words into katakana loanwords. In the experiment, subjects were asked to vocalize katakana representations of English words. Based on the common strategies employed by the learners, effective katakana instruction will be discussed. Presenter(s): Yumiko Tashiro, Kenyon College Functional and Orthographic Written Errors by L2 Japanese Learners Written productions were collected from 140 first-year and 35 second-year second language Japanese learners. Common errors included difficulties with kanji forms, verb conjugations, okurigana, and selecting correct interrogative phrases. Longitudinal data are used to highlight areas for pedagogical focus for learners from different L1s. Presenter(s): Katherine Martin, Southern Illinois University; Noriyasu Li, University of Pittsburgh Sponsor: AATJ Applicable Language: Japanese 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Music Row 1, Omni Nashville 299 eportfolios: Plan, Manage, Reflect and Present Your Goals in Teaching Arabic eportfolios can provide a means for assessment based on evidence of an individual s growth over time. It provides a view into the individual s mind and capabilities, as well as the teaching and learning environment. In this presentation, the presenter will share the students eportfolios in Arabic using Wordpress blogs and ibooks Author. Presenter(s): Mimi Melkonian; Brunswick School Applicable Language: Arabic 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Music Row 2, Omni Nashville 300 Behind the Scenes: Film to Interpret and Practice Intercultural Competency Authentic film resources provide meaningful contexts that engage students before, during, and after for interactions, both interpersonally and between their cultures and la francophonie. Investigate and create film-based thematic units that lead to communication and a deeper understanding and application of intercultural competencies. Presenter(s): Rebekah Rankin, Lexington High School Sponsor: Film (Cinema) SIG Applicable Language: French 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Music Row 3, Omni Nashville 301 K-16 Language and Heritage Students Partner for Social Justice and Equity Discover an innovative curriculum, created as a class project, that culminates in a civic engagement workshop designed and led by university language learners for underrepresented bilingual and bicultural secondary students. Leave with a plan for forming strategic K-16 partnerships and a framework to develop a similar workshop. Presenter(s): Jamie Fitzpatrick and Amy Hornby Uribe, Winona State University Sponsor: Heritage Languages SIG Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 80 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

83 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Music Row 4, Omni Nashville 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 101B, 304 ACTFL Research SIG Business Meeting During the annual ACTFL Research Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting, officers will report on the group s accomplishments and discuss upcoming business. The meeting will be accompanied by a presentation on the IRIS database. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 101E, 307 Effective Self/Peer Reflection Using IPA Rubrics in Chinese Classrooms Are you overwhelmed by giving students feedback? How well can your students self/peer assess their own learning? Can they take appropriate actions to improve their learning? This session discusses how Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) rubrics and strategies are used in Chinese classes to address these challenges. Presenter(s): Jianhong Wang and Li Ye, Adlai E. Stevenson High School Sponsor: CLASS Applicable Language: Chinese 302 From Scratch: How to Roll Out a Less Commonly Taught Language Program The addition of a less-commonly taught language to any world language department is cause for celebration, but can also be a daunting challenge to the teacher(s) selected to spearhead it. Presenters will offer solutions to help start the program off right and keep it going strong for years. Presenter(s): Amanda Boyle, Syosset High School; Christine Pitti, Lindenhurst High School Sponsor: Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) SIG 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 101A, 303 Teaching Practices and Assessment in Dual Immersion Programs School-wide Practices of an Elementary Spanish Immersion Program Learn school-wide practices of a 50/50 Spanish Immersion Program that yields positive and measurable results. Gain knowledge to develop program expectations that are attainable, commit to continuous improvement through professional development, and create an environment in which parents and community become the program s greatest supporters. Presenter(s): Priscilla Gossett and Nereyda German, Madison Heights Elementary School; Karina Martinson, Madison School District; Amy Rendon, Madison Number One Middle School A Qualitative Study on Assessments in Dual Language Immersion Schools This qualitative study uses semi-structural interviews with administrative and instructional staff in DLI programs in Washington, DC. The data collected reveals their understanding and perceptions of summative language assessments used in their schools. The results provide valuable insights into future training needs relating to assessments. Presenter(s): Mina Niu, Center for Applied Linguistics Developing a Balanced K-12 Language Immersion Assessment Plan Participants will learn about developing a comprehensive and balanced K-12 language immersion assessment plan. The presentation will focus on the Minnetonka Public Schools journey to create an assessments system for both Chinese and Spanish Language Immersion programs that offer engaging standardized and locally-created assessments. Presenter(s): Matt Rega, Minnetonka Public Schools Sponsor: Immersion SIG Using the IRIS Database to Conduct and Replicate L2 Research The IRIS Database is a freely accessible repository for research materials and instruments used in published L2 research (iris-database.org). This presentation provides a tour and overview of this quickly growing resource, as well as an outline of how it can be used by L2 teachers, researchers, and researcher trainers. Presenter(s): Luke Plonsky and Alison Mackey, Georgetown University; Emma Marsden and Sophie Thompson, University of York 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 101C, 305 Accelerating Chinese Learners Interpersonal Speaking: Engaging Activities Promoting learners interpersonal speaking proficiency starts with comprehensible input, consolidation of vocabulary, and contexts to develop sentences. This session focuses on effective instructional strategies and ongoing formative assessments teachers can use to consolidate students spoken language and further advance their speaking proficiency. Presenter(s): Daihao Tang, International Leadership of Texas; Zhihong (Anna) Han, International Leadership of Texas-Garland Elementary School; Qunjie Sheng, International Leadership of Texas Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 101D, 306 Combating the Road Blocking Tiger to Chinese Literacy! This panel will present various creative and effective activities and games for teaching and engaging Chinese students to improve character writing and recognition. Participants will gain knowledge of the challenges of learning Chinese characters and practice different teaching methods and strategies during the session. Presenter(s): Vicky Wang; Dali Tan; Northern Virginia Community College; Xueying Zhang, Georgetown Day School Sponsor: CLASS Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 102A, 308 ACTFL Teaching and Learning of Culture SIG Business Meeting 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 102B, 309 Overcoming Language Issues in a Flipped French Civilization Course In addition to interactive material to teach French civilization, LARC has created a pedagogical guide that offers activities based on a scaffolding design and aimed at learners acquisition of academic behaviors in the target language. This presentation will focus on merging cultural and linguistic objectives in a content-based instruction approach. Presenter(s): Francois Vanleene, SDSU Language Acquisition Resource Center; Mary Lyman-Hager, San Diego State Univ Applicable Language: French 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 103A, 310 Innovative Approaches to Teaching Chinese Media (Chinese News Reports) This panel focuses on a variety of innovative approaches to teaching Chinese media (Chinese news reports). The three panelists will demonstrate and discuss how video materials, translation activities, a blended learning model, online reading and writing, and morpheme learning can be utilized and integrated into advanced Chinese media classes. Presenter(s): Zhijun Wang, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Ying Wang and Lisha Xu, Mount Holyoke College Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 81

84 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 103B, 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 104A, 313 Meaningful Learning: Infusing Social Justice in the French Classroom This session will focus on practical ways and resources to successfully incorporate social justice themes in the French classroom. Featuring a variety of social justice themes (race, gender, sexuality, etc.), the presentation will address a variety of francophone communities while making learning genuine and relevant for students. Presenter(s): Christen Campbell, Chapel Hill High School Applicable Language: French 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 104D, 316 Increasing Language Proficiency Through the Mastery of Effective Feedback Research shows that feedback is necessary to measure performance and a desired outcome. This interactive session will provide examples of feedback forms and strategies that can be implemented in the language classroom to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency while personalizing the language learning process. Presenter(s): Alyssia Miller, University of Alabama 311 Issues in Articulations of Chinese Language Curriculums from Grades 9-16 This session will discuss articulation issues of language curriculums in Chinese programs from grades 9 to 16. Topics will include learner profiles, textbooks and course objectives, transitions among different instructional levels, and the impact of AP and school policies. The discussion is informed and supported by the results of surveys. Presenter(s): Jin Liu, Chaffey College; Ying Jin, Fremont Union High School District; Zhiqiang Li, University of San Francisco; Ying Petersen, University of California, Irvine Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese FRIDAY 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 103C, 312 Global Issues, Debates, and the Learning Community Creating a Learning Community by Collaboration with Native Chinese Students This presentation demonstrates how, in advanced Chinese courses, a semester-long project that requires interacting and partnering with native Chinese students on campus can build a learning community. The collaboration enhances the students language proficiency and they learn how to produce a videotaped talk show as their final project. Presenter(s): Hsin-hsin Liang, University of Virginia World-Readiness: Teaching about Conflicting Ideologies and Global Issues In this talk, the presenter will re-conceptualize Chinese curriculum design and explain why teaching about conflicts is important in our changing world. By offering lesson plans, the presenter shows that teaching conflicts helps connect language with academic disciplines, and could help student retention rates. Presenter(s): Mien-hwa Chiang, University of Pennsylvania Developing Superior Level Proficiency Through Global Debate This presentation will discuss the pedagogical implications of developing superior level proficiency in Chinese through a debate course. It will use the Chinese Flagship program s debate class as sample teaching model and provide participants with strategies that could be effectively used to cope with the bottleneck encountered in SLA. Presenter(s): Yili Zhang Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 104B, 314 Grammar as Vocabulary: Language Gains Through Input-based Acquisition Tired of verb drills? This input-based, classroom-tested methodology for teaching vocabulary and grammar improves comprehension and production. Grammatical forms are presented as vocabulary words via their meaning in input activities. Attendees will interact with sample materials and begin to develop their own for immediate use. Presenter(s): Hope Anderson, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Bonnie Holmes; University of Arizona Applicable Language: Spanish 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 104C, 315 Connecting Classroom Discourse for the Novice Learner Novice learners bring unique challenges when maintaining a 90% target language classroom is desired. However, teachers can plan so that every student interaction can lead to greater language proficiency and foster deeper relationships within the class. Learn and apply the five-step protocol that connects and enriches classroom communication for Novice learners. Presenter(s): Laurie Clarc; Mira Canion, Northglenn Middle School 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 104E, 317 Transitioning from Traditional to Performance- and Project-based Assessment The presenter will share a personal experience transitioning from traditional summative assessments to short-term performance- and project-based assessments. Standards-based syllabi and rubrics allow for the integration of public speaking and communication, the acquisition of critical content, cultural competency, and more consistent, valuable feedback. Presenter(s): Sara Deveaux, Loomis Chaffee 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 105AB, 318 Transport Your Students: Developing Literacy through Virtual Field Trips Come to this hands-on session to learn how virtual field trips on a variety of topics can be used to hone students literacy skills. Effective examples of virtual field trips from a variety of K-16 contexts will be used to illustrate the way in which teachers can engage students in reading, writing, and visual literacy. Presenter(s): Cassandra Glynn, Concordia College Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 82 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

85 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 106A, 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 107AB, 322 Bringing the World to Your Classroom This session presents two technologies to ensure student engagement. Take existing YouTube videos and make them interactive via EdPuzzle. Then, learn about Mystery Skype and its benefits. Think Where in the World is Carmen San Diego in the 21st century via Twenty questions. During any time remaining, participants will play Quizlet Live. Presenter(s): Lisa Garner, Apollo High School Applicable Language: Spanish 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 201B, 325 A STEM Theme-focused Immersion Teaching and Learning Process HudsonWay Immersion School describes key features of its language immersion model. Presenters explain immersion methodology which, combined with interdisciplinary thematic instruction, creates an active learning environment for second-language learners. The thematic focus integrates science learning with the exploration of a broad subject Sound. Presenter(s): Plutus Yang and Sherry Ma, HudsonWay Immersion School 319 Big Ideas, Small Vocabulary: Teaching for Justice in the Novice Classroom This workshop asks world language educators to enter the lives of the Guatemalan people through an interactive tea party lesson. After experiencing the lesson, participants will analyze its social justice elements, identify techniques for novice level classroom application, and collaborate on strategies for their own classroom practice. Presenter(s): Michelle Nicola, Bridger K-8 Applicable Language: Spanish 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 106B, 320 Service Learning and Spanish Bringing Real Life into the Classroom This presentation will explain how Spanish (or any other language) is a perfect match for a service learning experience. Based on practical, meaningful activities, students are immersed in Spanish to facilitate their cultural and linguistic knowledge. Presenter(s): Veronica Tempone, Indian River State College Applicable Language: Spanish 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 106C, 321 Lights! Camera! Proficiency! Using Cortometrajes to Enhance Proficiency This session will showcase three cortometrajes that have been successfully used in an Intermediate Spanish class. Presenters will demonstrate how they implemented IPAs and other proficiency-based activities to engage students while developing their global competence and social-political awareness through the use of authentic cortos. Presenter(s): Lindsey Camacho, Glenbrook South High School; Karen Barkauskas-Goering Applicable Language: Spanish 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 108, 323 Our Path to Proficiency: One World Language Department s Journey Considering a shift from a textbook to a collaboratively-developed proficiency model using authentic materials, thoughtful technology, and best practices, but don t know how to propose the topic? Join this department s journey through the challenges, successes, and resources that supported professional growth and student progress towards proficiency Presenter(s): Jenna Harvey and Catherine Ousselin, Mount Vernon High School 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 201A, 324 Embrace Proficiency and Teacher Effectiveness with Core Practices Teachers work to improve effectiveness and inspire students to attain proficiency. Examine research-based Core Practices that transform learning and provide specific strategies leading to language acquisition. This interactive session provides opportunities to share resources for the Core Practices supporting all three modes of communication. Presenter(s): Lea Graner Kennedy, Stonington Public Schools 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 202A, 326 #Nofilter: Utilizing Social Media to Facilitate Learning, Not Hinder It Students acquire language and proficiency through consistent engagement and practice beyond the classroom. This session will demonstrate how to utilize Instagram positively, engaging students in the target language outside of class and beyond structured homework times, enabling them to communicate in the target language on their terms. Presenter(s): Maria Guarino, University of Massachusetts Amherst 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 202B, 327 Developing Interculturality by Experiencing Project-Based Language Learning Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) is an integrative approach that enables students to develop various types of skills and abilities through student-centered learning experiences. This session explains the essential project design elements and discusses the benefits of PBLL by showing examples of students projects. Presenter(s): Noriko Fujioka-ito, University of Cincinnati; Junko Tokuda Simpson, University of California San Diego FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 83

86 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 202C, 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 204, 331 Beyond the Textbook: Real-world Tasks In this session, participants will examine model learning experiences that lead students to experience real-world tasks. They will explore the importance of involving students in articulated, relevant, and purposeful learning experiences that are physically and intellectually engaging. Presenter(s): Iman Hashem, California Foreign Language Project 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 206B, 334 Teaching Culture in the CI Latin Classroom More and more teachers recognize the benefits of using Comprehensible Input to help students maximize acquisition of Latin. However, many teachers struggle to maintain focus on teaching Roman culture while using CI. This workshop will show teachers how to use CI and Standards-Based Grading with a curriculum that is culture-driven. Presenter(s): Mark Pearsall, Glastonbury Public Schools; Kevin Ballestrini, Norwich Free Academy/ The Pericles Group Applicable Language: Latin 328 Achieving Global Competence: A Critical Imperative ACTFL s Global Competence Position Statement clearly defines the need and the means for today s learners to develop respect and understanding of other cultures. Join us as we explore how to create and integrate activities into our lessons that promote this essential contemporary currency. Supportive documentation and handouts will be provided. Presenter(s): Elizabeth Sacco, SUNY Cortland FRIDAY 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 203A, 329 Planning for Proficiency at the AP Level This seminar will focus on how to plan an AP curriculum that is proficiency-based and thoroughly organized. Teachers will learn how to balance input/output, the four skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) and the three modes of communication, how to vary assessments, how to incorporate projects, and how to pace a unit. Presenter(s): Devon Ellis, Wellesley High School 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 203B, 330 An In-service Model for Developing Teachers Self-efficacy The complexity of today s anytime/anywhere classrooms requires language teachers to possess not only extensive content and technical expertise but also high degrees of professional self-efficacy. Participants will explore an experiential in-service model that integrates skills development with strategies for fostering teachers self-efficacy. Presenter(s): Grazyna Dudney, DLIFLC 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 205A, 332 Teaching Culture Through Business Language Courses Deployed online and face-to-face, business language courses at Brigham Young University are designed to help students learn business vocabulary, culture, and structures/organization. Learn how students develop cultural fluency in the accomplishment of their career goals with business case studies, sim stock portfolios, and other carefully designed projects. Presenter(s): Joel Hemingway, Corry Cropper, and Jennifer Quinlan, Brigham Young University 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 206A, 333 Strategy-based Instruction for Improving Speaking Skills Presenters examined strategy-based instruction focusing on speaking skills that might improve learners speaking proficiency. They found that strategy-based instruction had a positive influence and was useful for improving speaking skills in foreign language learning. The process of the strategy-based instruction will be addressed. Presenter(s): Hyunjoo Han, Defense Language Institute; Jean S. Ryu, DLIFLC 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 207A, 335 Data-driven Differentiation: How Today s Technology Personalizes Learning This session demonstrates how data collecting technology helps language educators facilitate differentiated instruction, and how students become more responsible for their personal gains in proficiency. Participants will experience activities involving tools such as quizalize, mentimeter, and others that provide immediate feedback. Presenter(s): Nathalie Ettzevoglou, Westlake High School; Lauren Rosen, University of Wisconsin 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 207C, 336 Am I the Only One Embracing Proficiency-based Instruction in My District? Shifting to the new normal of proficiency-based instruction is a challenge. As one district shares the story of its successes and challenges in the first five years of adopting proficiency-based instruction, participants 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 Audience Level: Administration Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 84 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

87 Friday Nov17 DAILY PROGRAM 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 207D, 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 209A, 340 Integrating Music Beyond the Interpretive Mode This interactive session will demonstrate music integration strategies that engage students in the interpersonal and presentational modes of communication, encourage use of the target language, build a musically-literate community, lower the affective filter, and promote a growth-mindset. Presenter(s): Michael Vossen, Carlmont High School 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 210, 343 University Entrance Tests: Do They Work as They Are Supposed to? High-stakes university entrance tests have an important gate-keeping function in higher education. Little research exists as to whether these exams accurately mirror the language needs of university students. The aim of this presentation is to analyze reading proficiency levels required for tests as compared to those needed for university textbooks. Presenter(s): Olaf Baerenfaenger and Jupp Mohring, University of Leipzig Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 337 Let s Chat! Proficiency and Digital Literacy Through Conversation Labs With the arrival of the BYOD (bring your own device) era, the need for a traditional language lab is changing! This interactive session will present an innovative model for weekly, face-to-face conversation labs that embrace student-owned devices while incorporating task-based activities centered around the NCSS- FL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements. Presenter(s): Amber Hoye, Boise State University 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 208A, 338 Lead with NCSSFL: I Can Do It A Mini Workshop on LinguaFolio LinguaFolio/LinguaFolio Online and their focus on meaningful language use have the potential to transform the language classroom. Session participants will receive tools related to goal setting, reflection, and backwards design that support the integration of the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements and the successful implementation of the portfolios. Presenter(s): Ryan Wertz, Ohio Department of Education; Stephanie Knight, Center for Applied Second Language Studies University of Oregon 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 208B, 339 Repetition That Isn t Repetitious Comprehensible input is proven to lead to language acquisition, and for it to be most effective, many repetitions of that input are a must. How can language teachers get students to input multiple times without boring them? This session will explore strategies and activities that create repetition that isn t repetitious for students. Presenter(s): Amy Lenord, Jasper High School 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 209B, 341 Student-centered Teaching and the Collaborative Classroom Research shows that students are more engaged when the focus is on them. A student-centered classroom places the learners in the spotlight with the teacher as facilitator. This session will address the advantages of the student-centered approach and include demonstrations of activities that participants can take back to their classrooms. Presenter(s): Sabrina Spannagel-Bradley, University of Washington 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 209C, 342 The Future of the TESOL Profession TESOL International Association leads a strategic conversation with respected and innovative thought leaders from a variety of international contexts regarding the future of the TESOL Profession. In the coming months, TESOL will release a Call to Action with five strategic priorities and multiple recommendations for action. This session not only summarizes our process, but indicates what will happen next. Presenter(s): Sarah Sahr, TESOL International Association 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 211, 344 Implementing Technology in Testing Design and for Cross-Cultural Exchange Designing a Testing Program: Standards, Technology, and Learner Motivation This presentation will provide an overview of testing materials developed internally for a first-year German program. Rather than testing the entire content of a given chapter at once, weekly diagnostic assessments in alignment with national standards are used that measure all four language skills: listening, reading, writing AND speaking. Presenter(s): Paul Nissler, Stanford University Web 2.0 Technology and Cross-Cultural Exchange in Intro German This study analyzed use of Web 2.0 technologies: voice recordings, blog posts, and video exchange for an introductory German course. Students utilized these technologies to interact with classmates and with university students from Germany for a cross-cultural exchange. Results indicate that the use of these tools can enhance language and cultural acquisition. Presenter(s): Mike Dettinger, Louisiana State University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German FRIDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 85

88 DAILY PROGRAM Friday Nov17 FRIDAY 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 212, 345 Goethe for Teachers: German and STE(A)M This session provides an overview of all German STE(A) M-related projects that the Goethe-Institut offers teachers and students: seminars on sustainability, the Aqua-Agent project, the Going Green project, educational games (i.e. Eco-Mission), and many more. Come and experience hands-on examples and materials ready to use in your classroom. Presenter(s): Anja Schmitt and Kerstin Hämmerling, Goethe-Institut Sponsor: AATG Language of Presentation: German Applicable Language: German 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 213, 346 Literacy Pedagogy Moves for Teaching Regional Diversity in Germany Focusing on three German regions through Sorbian, Bavarian, and Mecklenburg texts, this session demonstrates 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 University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Room 214, 347 Critical Approaches to Textbook Bias & International Student Learners of German From It to You: An Auto-ethnographic Journey with Chinese Users of German The researcher spent the 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 Applicable Language: German 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Acoustic, Omni Nashville 348 AAUSC French Sector Meeting 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Broadway Ballroom E, Omni Nashville 349 ACTFL Awards Ceremony 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville 350 AATI Annual Meeting 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Gibson Boardroom, Omni Nashville 351 AATJ Board Meeting 8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Room 101C, 352 CLASS Swap Shop Swap Shop has been recognized as one of the highlights of CLASS programs. The goal of Swap Shop is to exchange easy-to-adapt teaching ideas and strategies among the participants through many mini-presentations on various topics such as classroom engagement, content-based instruction, use of technology, culture activities, and more. Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 8:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Cumberland 4, Omni Nashville 353 AATI Awards Ceremony and Reception Join us for a Spectacular Evening Awards Presentation Saturday at 7:00 pm Omni Nashville Hotel Legends Ballroom Goethe-Institut reception to follow EINSHOCH6 CONCERT Saturday at 9:00 pm Davidson Ballroom C Concert tickets available at the AATG Booth Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 86 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

89 Awards 2017 Ceremony NOVEMBER 17, :30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. OMNI HOTEL BROADWAY BALLROOM E PRESIDER: PETE SWANSON, ACTFL PAST PRESIDENT RECOGNITION OF: 2017 ACTFL PRESIDENT DESA DAWSON GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE RECOGNITION AWARDS: RECIPIENTS: Day Worker Stories: Bayard Nielsen Colombia Study Tour: Gorica Majstorovic Service Learning in Spanish: Liliana Goens Bienvenue à Durham: Deborah Reisinger Centerville High School Spanish Exchanges: Lisa Ernest Spanish and Service Learning in Guatemala: Henry Thurston-Griswold ACTFL-NYSAFLT ANTHONY PAPALIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT: Christina Frei, University of Pennsylvania ACTFL-NFMLTA/MLJ PAUL PIMSLEUR AWARD FOR RESEARCH IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION RECIPIENT: Shoko Sasayama, Georgetown University ACTFL FLORENCE STEINER AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION (K 12) RECIPIENT: Janine Erickson, Denver Language Schools (retired) ACTFL WILGA RIVERS AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION (POSTSECONDARY) RECIPIENT: Mary Lynn Redmond, Wake Forest University (NC) ACTFL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION USING TECHNOLOGY WITH IALLT (K 12) RECIPIENT: Douglas Philipp, Cheyenne Mountain High School (CO) ACTFL/CENGAGE LEARNING FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION USING TECHNOLOGY WITH IALLT (POSTSECONDARY) RECIPIENT: Mary Toulouse, Lafayette College (PA) ACTFL MELBA D. WOODRUFF AWARD FOR EXEMPLARY ELEMENTARY FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM RECIPIENT: Glastonbury Public Schools (CT) ACTFL NELSON BROOKS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE TEACHING OF CULTURE RECIPIENT: Karin Baumgartner, University of Utah ACTFL-NFMLTA/MLJ EMMA MARIE BIRKMAIER AWARD FOR DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION RECIPIENT: Claire Knowles, University of Memphis NNELL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF EARLY SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING RECIPIENT: Peggy Mayfi eld, Assistant Majority Floor Leader of the Indiana General Assembly FIPLV INTERNATIONAL AWARD RECIPIENT: Ray T. Clifford, Brigham Young University (UT) ACTFL EDWIN CUDECKI AWARD FOR SUPPORT FOR LANGUAGE EDUCATION RECIPIENT: David E. Price, U.S. Representative, North Carolina s 4th Congressional District ALL CONVENTION ATTENDEES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

90 Distinguished 5 4 Superior 3 Advanced High Advanced Mid Advanced Low Intermediate High Intermediate Mid Intermediate Low Novice High 0+ Novice Mid Novice Low 0 Ability to tailor language to specific audience, persuade, negotiate. Deal with nuance and subtlety. Discuss topics extensively, support opinions, hypothesize. Deal with linguistically unfamiliar situations. Narrate and describe in past, present, and future. Deal effectively with an unanticipated complication. Project-Based Learning Engaging Lessons with Real Protest Signs for Novices Create with language, initiate, maintain, and bring to a close simple conversations by asking and responding to simple questions. Communicate minimally with formulaic and rote utterances, lists, and phrases. Specialist, Intelligence Specialist Officer to Inspire Learning in Context Collecting Authentic Language and Culture Missionary, Tour Guide School and Global Communities: Learners use the and beyond the Submit by Dec 1 for the March/April 2018 issue! STANDARDS STANDARDS Well-educated native speakers Lifelong Learning: and reflect on their progress in using languages for enjoyment, advancement. language culture Undergraduate language majors or 4 6 semester college sequences 2-semester college sequence Grades K 6 Grades K 6 Cultural Comparisons: COMMUNITIES Communicate and interact with cultural competence in order to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world COMPARISONS Develop insight into the nature of language and culture in order to interact with cultural competence STANDARDS COMMUNICATION Communicate effectively in CULTURES Connect with other disciplines and acquire information and diverse perspectives in order to use the language to function in academic and career-related situations Interact with cultural competence and understanding Relating Cultural Practices to Perspectives: Learners use the language to CONNECTIONS Making Connections: STANDARDS STANDARDS Relating Cultural Products to Perspectives: Learners use the language to Acquiring Information THE ACTFL GUIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE EDUCATORS LESLIE GRAHN AND DAVE McALPINE Foreword by Greg Duncan THE ACTFL GUIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE EDUCATORS DONNA CLEMENTI AND LAURA TERRILL EILEEN W. GLISAN RICHARD DONATO Visit ACTFL CENTRAL in the World Languages Expo Be sure to stop by ACTFL Central in the World Languages Expo, Exhibit Halls B-D in the to complete your convention experience! ACTFL Central is your one-stop shop to learn all about ACTFL programs and services, connect with ACTFL staff, and purchase ACTFL publications and products. Oral Proficiency Levels in the Workplace ACTFL Level ILR Language Functions Corresponding Professions/Positions* Foreign Service: Diplomat, Contract Negotiator, International University Language Professor, Financial Services Marketing Consultant, Foreign Area Officer, Lawyer, Judge, Court Interpreter Physician, Human Resources Communications Consultant, Financial Services Senior Consultant, Quality Assurance Specialist, Marketing Manager, Financial Advisor, Broker, Military Linguist, Translation Banking and Investment Services Customer Service Representative, Fraud Specialist, Account Executive, Medical Interpreter, Patient Advocate, Court Stenographer, Court Interpreter, Human Resources Benefits Specialist, Technical Service Agent, Collections Representative, Estimating Coordinator K 12 Language Teacher, Nurse, Social Worker, Claims Processor, Police Officer, Maintenance Administrator, Billing Clerk, Legal Secretary, Legal Receptionist, 911 Dispatcher, Consumer Products Customer Services Representative, Retail Services Personnel Fire Fighter, Utilities Installer, Auto Inspector, Aviation Personnel, Cashier, Sales Clerk (highly predictable contexts), Receptionist Examples of Who Is Likely to Function at This Level Highly articulate, professionally specialized native speakers Language learners with extended (17 years) and current professional and/or educational experience in the target culture Educated language learners with extended professional and/or educational experience in the target language environment Language learners with graduate degrees in language or a related area and extended educational experience in target environment Heritage speakers, informal learners, non-academic learners who have significant contact with language Undergraduate majors with year-long study in the target Language learners following 6 8 year sequences of study (e.g., AP) Language learners following 4-year high school sequence or Language learners following an immersion language program in Language learners following content-based language program in Language learners following 2 years of high school language study *The levels of proficiency associated with each of the positions above are minimal levels of oral proficiency based on task analyses. The minimal levels were determined by subject matter experts from companies and agencies who use ACTFL proficiency tests. WORLD-READINESS STANDARDS FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES Learners set goals language both within classroom to interact and collaborate in enrichment, and their community and the globalized world Language Comparisons: The National Standards Collaborative Board: Interpersonal Communication: Learners interact and negotiate meaning in spoken, signed, or written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions. Learners use the language Learners use the language to investigate, explain, to investigate, explain, and reflect on the nature and reflect on the concept of language through of culture through comparisons of the language comparisons of the cultures studied and their own. studied and their own. Interpretive Communication: Learners understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard, read, or viewed on a variety of topics. more than one language in order to function in a variety of situations and for multiple purposes Presentational Communication: American Association of Teachers of Arabic, American Association of Teachers of French, American Association of Teachers of German, American Association of Teachers of Italian, American Association of Teachers of Japanese, American Association of Teachers of Korean, American Association of Teachers of Modern Greek, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, American Classical League, American Council of Teachers of Russian, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, American Sign Language Teachers Association, Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools, Chinese Language Teachers Association, Modern Language Association, National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages, and National Standards Task Force for Hindi Learners present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners, readers, or viewers. investigate, explain, investigate, explain, and reflect on the and reflect on the relationship between relationship between the practices and the products and perspectives of the perspectives of the cultures studied. cultures studied. Learners build, reinforce, and expand their Learners access and knowledge of other evaluate information and disciplines while using diverse perspectives that the language to develop are available through the critical thinking and to language and its cultures. solve problems creatively. and Diverse Perspectives: Classroom Posters from ACTFL Classroom posters similar to those included in the Oct/Nov 2015 and Aug/Sept 2016 issues of The Language Educator will be available at ACTFL Central. Enlarged versions of each poster (24"x36") Oral Proficiency Levels in the Workplace and The World- Readiness Standards for Learning Languages can be purchased for $10. GOAL AREAS Standards Collaborative Board 2015 standards4languages.org Among the latest publications available at ACTFL Central in Nashville are: THE KEYS to Strategies for Language Instruction Engagement, Relevance, Critical Thinking, Collaboration THE KEYS to Planning for Learning Effective Curriculum, Unit, and Lesson Design SECOND EDITION NEW The Keys to Strategies for Language Instruction: Engagement, Relevance, Critical Thinking, Collaboration Leslie Grahn and Dave McAlpine Foreword by Greg Duncan This Keys book puts powerful strategies in the hands of language educators who seek to make classroom practice meaningful and purposeful with the goal of increasing the profi ciency of language learners. $26/ACTFL members $30/non-members REVISED The Keys to Planning for Learning: Effective Curriculum, Unit, and Lesson Design SECOND EDITION Donna Clementi and Laura Terrill The second edition of this book builds upon the information shared about effective curriculum, unit, and lesson design by introducing current research and thinking related to curriculum design. $26/ACTFL members $30/non-members october/november 2017 volume 12 issue 4 Volume 50 No. 3 Fall 2017 Foreign Language Annals Bill VanPatten WHILE WE RE ON THE TOPIC BVP on Language, Acquisition, and Classroom Practice While We re on the Topic: BVP on Language, Acquisition, and Classroom Practice Bill VanPatten From one of the leading fi gures in the fi eld of second language acquisition and second language teaching, While We re on the Topic... offers an up-to-date overview of six principles underlying contemporary communicative language teaching. FOCUS TOPIC Using Authentic Resources to Support All Three Modes of Communication Reimagining a School Unit Using Authentic Resources UPCOMING FOCUS TOPIC Supporting Heritage Learners The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Pick up the most recent copies of ACTFL s awardwinning magazine, The Language Educator, and our esteemed research journal, Foreign Language Annals, for free when you visit ACTFL Central. Looking for information regarding membership, professional and career development, language testing, and much more? Look no further than ACTFL Central. Enacting the Work of Language Instruction HIGH-LEVERAGE TEACHING PRACTICES EILEEN W. GLISAN n RICHARD DONATO Enacting the Work of Language Instruction HIGH-LEVERAGE TEACHING PRACTICES $28/ACTFL members $33/non-members Enacting the Work of Language Instruction High-Leverage Teaching Practices Eileen W. Glisan and Richard Donato This book presents an approach to teacher education and professional development that emphasizes carefully deconstructing fundamental instructional practices that are complex and often not visible through observation, definition, or brief explanation. $28/ACTFL members $33/non-members

91 THE 1960s The Problem and the Challenge 1 Presentational Interpersonal IMPLEMENTING Feedback Bonnie Adair-Hauck University of Pittsburgh Eileen W. Glisan Indiana University of Pennsylvania Francis J. Troyan The Ohio State University Interpretive Cassandra Glynn Concordia College Pamela Wesely University of Iowa Beth Wassell Rowan University Foreword by Sonia Nieto Be sure to pick yours up! Most of these publications are also offered as ebooks! Ask for details when you visit ACTFL Central. You can also purchase publications online at the ACTFL Store at Integrated Performance Assessment Words and Actions: Teaching Languages Through the Lens of Social Justice MORE TO DISCOVER Among other titles available include the A History of ACTFL; Implementing Integrated Performance Assessment; Words and Actions: Teaching Languages Through the Lens of Social Justice; and many others. Check out the wide variety of publications at ACTFL Central! ebooks ALSO AVAILABLE FREE AT ACTFL CENTRAL: LEAD WITH LANGUAGES POSTER Available first come, first served AN UPDATED ACTFL.ORG Come see the new ACTFL website! Be the fi rst to test-drive the changes we ve made to better serve ACTFL members: a mobilefriendly and easy-to-navigate interface. BOOK SIGNINGS AT ACTFL CENTRAL Visit ACTFL Central for these book signings 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Leslie Grahn and Dave McAlpine Authors of The Keys to Strategies for Language Instruction Donna Clementi and Laura Terrill Authors of The Keys to Planning for Learning, Second Edition 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Bill VanPatten Author of While We re on the Topic: BVP on Language, Acquisition, and Classroom Practice Saturday, November 18, 2017

92 Yale university press Visit us in booth #622 Saturday Session, 1:30 2:20 Workshop Room #5 Enhancing French Students Comprehension of Language and Culture Mark Hall, Elizbeth Hall, Anne Theobald, and James Pfrehm ANCIENT GREEK ARABIC PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN Attica: Intermediate Classical Greek Readings, Review, and Exercises Cynthia L. Claxton Learn to Read Greek Andrew Keller and Stephanie Russell LATIN Learn to Read Latin, Second Edition Andrew Keller and Stephanie Russell Legends of Early Rome Authentic Latin Prose for the Beginning Student Brian Beyer CHINESE Encounters A Foundation Course in Mandarin, Intermediate Level Julian K. Wheatley Learning Chinese A Foundation Course in Mandarin, Intermediate Level Julian K. Wheatley JAPANESE Japanese: The Written Language Volume 2 Eleanor Harz Jorden, Mari Noda, Masayukii Itomitsu, and Ginger Marcus Coming Spring 2018! Ahlan wa Sahlan Functional Modern Standard Arabic for Intermediate Learners, Second Edition Mahdi Alosh Revised with Allen Clark Arabic for Life A Textbook for Beginning Arabic Bassam K. Frangieh Introduction to Spoken Standard Arabic A Conversational Course on DVD Shukri B. Abed with Arwa Sawan FRENCH Textures Cours de grammaire avancée Diane M. Dansereau Coming Spring 2018! Variations stylistiques Cours de grammaire avancée Diane M. Dansereau French in Action A Beginning Course in Language and Culture: The Capretz Method, Third Edition Parts 1 & 2 Pierre J. Capretz and Barry Lydgate, with Béatrice Abetti, Thomas Abbate, and Frank Abetti Tu sais quoi?! Cours de conversation en français Annabelle Dolidon and Norma López-Burton Bom Dia, Brasil 3rd Edition of Português Básico para Estrangeiros Rejane de Oliveira Slade Revised by Marta Almeida and Elizabeth Jackson SPANISH An Introduction to Spanish for Health Care Workers Communication and Culture, Fourth Edition Robert O. Chase and Clarisa B. Medina de Chase Charlas de sobremesa Conversación en español Teresa Carballal and Margarita Ribas Groeger Fundamentos teóricos y prácticos de historia de la lengua española Eva Núñez Méndez Seamos pragmáticos Introducción a la pragmática española Derrin Pinto and Carlos de Pablos-Ortega METHODS On Being a Language Teacher A Personal and Practical Guide to Success Norma López-Burton and Denise Minor Russian Full Circle A First-Year Russian Textbook Donna Oliver with Edie Furniss Russian-English Dictionary of Idioms Revised Edition Sophia Lubensky Poetry Reader for Russian Learners Edited by Julia Titus Illustrations by Mario Moore and Wayde McIntosh GERMAN German Phonetics and Phonology Theory and Practice Mary Grantham O Brien and Sarah M. B. Fagan Deutschland Im Zeitalter Der Globalisierung Ein Textbuch für fortgeschrittene Deutschlernende Gabriele Eichmanns Maier Schreiben lernen A Writing Guide for Learners of German Pennylyn Dykstra-Pruim and Jennifer Redmann Kunterbunt und kurz geschrieben An Interactive German Reader James Pfrehm

93 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND ACTFL TOY TALKS TOY Talks feature previous ACTFL National Language Teachers of the Year sharing topics in a quick-paced, entertaining TED Talk format. Held for three sessions on Saturday, November 18 in the Davidson Ballroom, Salon B,. Saturday, November 18, 2017 Registration Open 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions and ACTFL Featured Session World Languages Expo 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Free Time for Exhibit Hall Visit, Roundtables, and Electronic Posters 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Christine Lanphere We Do SO Much More than Teach Languages! Toni Theisen Students Creating their Own Personal Global Journeys Lisa Lilley Ritter Hitting the Reset Button: The Role of Change in Our Lives as Educators 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Yo Azama Let s Talk About the Dark Side Bringing Liberty and Justice for All Students Clarissa Adams Fletcher Finding the Sweet Spot in Language Teaching for You and Your Teaching! Noah Geisel Placemaking, Storytelling and the Struggle for Human Relevance 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Nicole Naditz I Don t Plan Lessons and I m Not Preparing Students for the Real World! Ted Zarrow Meeting Language Learners Where They Are Linda Egnatz Coaching: Slow Down to Catch Up Concurrent Sessions and ACTFL Plenary III Concurrent Sessions and ACTFL Roundtables 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Extended Lunch for Exhibit Hall Visit 12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions and ACTFL Plenary IV 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Free Time for Exhibit Hall Visit and Electronic Posters 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. ACTFL UnCon 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 4:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 91

94 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 SATURDAY 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Legends Ballroom G, Omni Nashville 354 Visit Japan Breakfast Seminar Breakfast seminar for invited participants, hosted by Japan National Tourism Organization. By invitation only. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3, 355 NNELL (National Network for Early Language Learning) Networking Breakfast The NNELL annual breakfast provides attendees an opportunity to network with other early language learning professionals. Join us for conversation on the latest in early language learning and get an update on the organization. Sponsored in part by EMC Schools. Admission is by ticket only. NOTE: No tickets will be sold onsite. Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville 356 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Research and Technology The Impact of Online Translator and Dictionary Use on FL Writing This paper presents research on the use of Google Translate and WordReference. More than 300 Spanish and French L2 students participated in a two-part study: a survey on how often and why learners use online translators and dictionaries, and a series of tasks to track and compare the writing of students using a translator, dictionary or neither. Presenter(s): Errol O Neill, University of Memphis Going Digital: Student and Instructor Responses to a Free, Online Textbook This talk focuses on issues of pedagogy and technology in current, traditional foreign language textbooks. As an alternative, the advantages of a free, online textbook (Français Interactif, University of Texas-Austin) are discussed, including how it is supported by second language acquisition research and the response of students and instructors. Presenter(s): Shannon Becker, Northern Illinois University Gamifying the Spanish Curriculum to Promote Motivation and L2 Communication The presenter s research project consisted of designing, implementing, and assessing the effectiveness of a gamified instructional unit in a Spanish 1 course. 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 Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville 357 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Assessment and Feedback II Study Abroad, Proficiency, and Self-assessment: A Pre/Post Investigation This presentation will address the results of an analysis of proficiency outcomes, self-assessments, and student language gains by study abroad learners across six languages. The results will provide insight into the implementation of study abroad programs and their effects on oral proficiency and intercultural communicative competency. Presenter(s): Anne Donovan, Center for Applied Linguistics; Alexandra Wood, CIEE Can Assessment Modify a Language Program? Nationwide, there is a huge emphasis on program assessment in terms of accreditation. Not all faculty members are buying into the extra work that assessing a language program can bring to their already overloaded schedules. However, assessment results can help define and improve everyone s work. Presenter(s): Lucia Taylor, Dixie State University THE ACTFL GUIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE EDUCATORS THE ACTFL GUIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE EDUCATORS THE KEYS to Strategies for Language Instruction Engagement, Relevance, Critical Thinking, Collaboration LESLIE GRAHN AND DAVE McALPINE THE KEYS to Planning for Learning Effective Curriculum, Unit, and Lesson Design SECOND EDITION DONNA CLEMENTI AND LAURA TERRILL Foreword by Greg Duncan Special Book-Signing Event Meet Leslie Grahn and Dave McAlpine, authors of The Keys to Strategies for Language Instruction, at ACTFL Central in the World Languages Expo. They will be available to sign books and chat on Saturday, November 18, 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Special Book-Signing Event Donna Clementi and Laura Terrill, authors of The Keys to Planning for Learning, Second Edition, will be signing books at ACTFL Central in the World Languages Expo on Saturday, November 18, 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 92 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

95 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM Davidson Ballroom Salon B, 358 ACTFL TOY Talks I Come join the ACTFL National Language Teachers of the Year as they present TOY Talks, which are patterned after the famous TED Talks. You do not want to miss these exciting presentations. We Do SO Much More Than Teach Languages! As teachers, we have many roles. We teach, counsel, coax, plead, cheerlead, model, and sometimes discipline. Buried beneath the teacher hats are so many ways that we interact with and influence our students. As world language teachers, we add a global competency layer. This talk will explore the many ways you do SO much more than teach language! Presenter(s): Christine Lanphere, Natomas High School Students Creating Their Own Personal Global Journeys Students want to explore the world and use their language and culture skills. But they are creating new journeys that are very different from the standard study abroad experience. The presenter will share information and data about these new journeys and offer suggestions for what we can do to support them. Presenter(s): Toni Theisen, Thompson School District Hitting the Reset Button: The Role of Change in Our Lives as Educators Change is the only constant is a generally accepted maxim. Yet in teaching, the rapid pace of change causes great stress and even burnout. This talk will explore ways to embrace change (and the bravery needed to do so) in order to garner greater gains in your teaching practice and that elusive thing known as life outside of the classroom. Presenter(s): Lisa Lilley Ritter, Springfield Public Schools (retired) Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville 359 Swap Shop Breakfast for Italian Teachers of All Levels The swap shop breakfast is open to teachers of all levels of Italian. Participants should bring 20 copies of an idea, a strategy, an assignment or a quick, fun, easy activity to share. You didn t bring one to share? Non c è problema! Come and share your idea with us! Participants may also share their idea using an ipad or laptop. Presenter(s): Linda Scolaro, Prospect High School Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville 360 Italian Paper Presentations on Career Pathways Teaching Off the Beaten Path: Made in Italy This paper will examine the creation and execution of teaching a Made in Italy course in Rome, Italy. It takes into consideration learner outcomes, assessments, intercultural competence, and linguistic growth and development. I will conclude by offering a reflection on connecting students with Italy off the beaten path. Presenter(s): Ryan Calabretta-Sajder, University of Arkansas Fayetteville Increasing Language Proficiency Through Project-Based Language Learning This session will give participants ideas on how to implement Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) in their foreign language classroom. Involving students in organized, relevant and concrete social action provides them with an understanding of real world applicability of the language skills they acquire in the classroom. Presenter(s): Chris Picicci, Colorado State University -Pueblo Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville 361 What s Truly Possible in High School Japanese 1? Witness and Experience It! Proficiency is our common goal: after learning Japanese for one year, can your students have a spontaneous conversation for at least several minutes? It takes practice, so why wait until the second year? The presenters will share how they changed curriculum sequence and what activities were added to Level 1 Japanese to improve students proficiency. Presenter(s): Junko Hosoi, Aragon High School; Susan Watson, Long Beach Polytechnic High School; Atsuko Kiuchi-Fagerness, Elk Grove High School Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville 362 AATJ Research Paper Session VI Developing and Validating a Japanese Vocabulary Size Test This study designed an online Japanese Vocabulary Size Test (VST) and investigated its validity for use among Japanese language teachers and researchers. VSTs have been used extensively for language placement, tracking learners proficiency development, and as the gold standard for vocabulary assessment in second language research. Presenter(s): Aurora Tsai, Carnegie Mellon University; Vedran Dronjic, Northern Arizona University Phonological Advantages of Heritage Learners of Japanese This project examines the phonological and syntactic advantages of heritage language (HL) speakers of Japanese over learners of Japanese as a second language (L2). Findings from this experimental study substantiate the proposal for differentiated instruction and assessment for HL speakers in the classroom, especially in auditory skills. Presenter(s): Tomonori Nagano and Jun Choi, LaGuardia Community College, CUNY; Ai Mizoguchi, CUNY Graduate Center; Mieko Sperbeck, John Jay College, CUNY Machine Translation as a Pedagogical Tool for Flash Fiction in Japanese This study explores the benefits of using flash fiction -various forms of writing with brevity as their signature-in a Japanese culture and literature course, especially when students are trained to analyze patterns of error in machine translation output of tanka, haiku, keitai novels, and twitterature, selected as the target course materials. Presenter(s): Catherine Ryu, Michigan State University Sponsor: AATJ Applicable Language: Japanese Music Row 1, Omni Nashville 363 Engaging Pedagogical Materials for Heritage Arabic Learners This presentation discusses the Arabic Heritage ebook project at the Center for Integrated Language Communities (CILC), a National Language Resource Center. The presentation offers a first look at excerpts from the open-source Arabic pedagogical materials produced for heritage learners in higher education. Presenter(s): Alexander Elinson, Hunter College, City University of New York; Stephanie Love, City University of New York, The Graduate Center Applicable Language: Arabic SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 93

96 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 Music Row 2, Omni Nashville 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Music Row 4, Omni Nashville 366 American Councils for International Education s National Dual Language Immersion Research Alliance Annual meeting of the Alliance, which is a network of K-16 practitioners and education researchers. The mission of the Alliance is to advance quality and build capacity in additive dual language learning programs by identifying core features and variables for quality implementation to prepare students to be bilingual, biliterate, bicultural, and career and college-ready. Breakfast meeting by invitation only. Room 101C, 369 Experiencing Culture in Literacy: How to Create Novice Chinese Stories Why are there so few novice-level readings that teach culture? In this session, we offer a home-grown, step-by-step approach to planning and writing chapters based on historical Chinese people, products, and events. We will show how complex histories were read by our novice-level learners, and how clear guidelines on our writing process worked. Presenter(s): Reed Riggs, University of Hawai i At Manoa; Diane Neubauer, University of Iowa; Reid Wyatt, Canterbury School Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese SATURDAY 364 ACTFL Community Colleges SIG Business Meeting and Presentation Members will be informed about the professional opportunities offered throughout the past year; there will be a report on the current status of the group, and a report to inform members about opportunities to get involved. Members will be invited to contribute with ideas on topics for additional professional opportunities for the coming year. Chair: Fernando Mayoral, Florida South Western State College Self-Regulated Language Learning and Online Learning Resources This presentation reports on a study of how novice-level language students at a community college self-regulate their learning when using online learning resources. Results of the study, as well as the implications of these results for the design of online language learning resources, will be shared with attendees. Presenter(s): Christopher Hromalik, Onondaga Community College Music Row 3, Omni Nashville 365 Korean Instruction and Material Development Using Technology CALL, MALL, and Learner Autonomy in a Third Year Korean Class This case study explores how Learner Autonomy was achieved in a third-year college Korean class with the integration of four computer and mobile tools: VoiceThread, Padlet, Grammar and Spell Checker (Pusan Univ.), and Urimal 365 (National Institute of Korean Language). The student work samples, interviews and implications will be discussed. Presenter(s): Jaemin Roh, Boston University; Taewoong Kim, University of Oklahoma Use of Folktales in a Language Classroom: A Way to Engage Heritage Students In this session, the presenter will share samples of nine instructional materials modules using folktales created by ibooks Author. The materials were developed for a folktale class with heritage students at a Korean Weekend School, submitted to the 2nd Instructional Material Contest hosted by the Korean Schools Association of Northern California. Presenter(s): Jee In Kim, Defense Language Institute Sponsor: Korean SIG Applicable Language: Korean Room 101A, 367 Using a Project-based Framework to Organize a Cultural Exchange Program The presenters will discuss the implementation of a cultural exchange program conducted by two partnering universities in the U.S. and Russia. Using a project-based framework, the program participants engaged in a series of learning activities targeting cultural specificity of the regions in Northern Colorado and Siberia. Presenter(s): Tatiana Nekrasova-Beker and Anthony Becker, Colorado State University; Tamara Petrashova, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University Applicable Language: ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL Room 101B, 368 Spanish Heritage Language Teacher Training: Wants vs. Needs The session highlights common teacher misconceptions about Spanish Heritage Language (SHL) learners as gleaned from data from an online graduate course on SHL Pedagogy. The presentation aims to clarify that what teachers think their students know is not always the same as the skills that these learners actually bring to the classroom. Presenter(s): Cynthia Ducar, Bowling Green State University Sponsor: Spanish for Heritage Learners SIG Applicable Language: Spanish Room 101D, 370 Running with Socrates in Chinese Two secondary Chinese language teachers from an immersion program and an IB world language program will share the successes and challenges in implementing Socratic Seminar in their classrooms. This presentation will also include details about how to scaffold and facilitate students to engage in discussion of issues at a deeper level. Presenter(s): Teh-yi Huang, Weber State University; Chiung-Chen Yu, Portland Public Schools Chinese Flagship Sponsor: CLASS Applicable Language: Chinese Room 101E, 371 Designing a Personalized Learning Model to Improve Intrinsic Motivation How to spark students intrinsic learning motivation? Two experienced secondary Mandarin educators implement differentiated teaching to personalize students learning experiences in both full group and small group instruction. They will share models as well as case studies to exemplify and synthesize instructional approaches. Presenter(s): Hwalin Chou, Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus; Xiaoqing Weng, New Milford School District Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 94 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

97 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM Room 102A, Room 103A, 374 Classroom Learning, Project-based Learning and Real-life Learning Chinese Placement Models at U.S. Four-year Postsecondary Institutions Based on triangulated data: (a) institutional websites; (b) online survey of program coordinator s perception; and (c) program coordinators interviews, this paper recommends different placement models for the six categories of U.S. four-year postsecondary institutions and the reasons for these models. Presenter(s): Miaochun Wei, George Washington University Fill in the Gap Between Textbook Curriculum and Real-life Chinese Learning A significant gap between a textbook-based curriculum and real-life language usages is often perceived by both teachers and learners in Chinese programs. This paper reports on the development of a support learning system consisting of primary Chinese discourse devices, high-frequency lexical items, and supplementary topics in a public university. Presenter(s): Jianling Liao, Arizona State University Exploring Project-based Learning in Chinese Teaching and Learning This presentation first discusses the advantages of the PBL approach over PPP and TBL approaches. It then provides the anatomy of a Chinese song project to show how it is used in a mixed Chinese class. Finally, it discusses challenges when doing a PBL project and offers recommendations for possible solutions. Presenter(s): Michelle Smith, University of California; Chenqing Song, SUNY-Binghamton University Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese Room 103C, 376 Teaching and Research on Chinese Tones From Research on Chinese Tone Acquisition to Teaching Material Designs The presentation first surveys significant developments in the research of second language acquisition of Chinese sounds since A brief review of teaching materials for tone study is also offered. The presentation ends with pedagogical implications for the design of tones teaching materials. Presenter(s): Hang Zhang, George Washington University Categorical Perception of Tones by L1 and L2 Speakers This study examines the categorical perception of tones by L1 and L2 Mandarin speakers. The findings of this study provide further explanation for the difficulty in acquiring Tone 3, in both production and perception. The findings of this study have important pedagogical implications. Presenter(s): Chunsheng Yang, UConn Rethinking the Hierarchy of Difficulty in L2 Mandarin Tone Learning This is a meta-study of Mandarin tone learning research over the past five decades designed to investigate the varying hierarchy of difficulty in L2 tone learning and the experiment conditions. The data thus analyzed reveals a new direction for future research that can enhance experiment designs and current pedagogical approaches to tone teaching. Presenter(s): Jie Liu, Xiaoshi Li, Qian Luo, and Catherine Ryu, Michigan State University Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese 372 Motivating Learners Through Individualized Content Motivating learners to continue language study beyond the requirement is enhanced by content that engages learners in areas of individual interest. Learn how to structure course outcomes in intermediate and advanced courses so that students create projects and presentations on content of interest to them that are evaluated using a common rubric. Presenter(s): Rosalie Cheatham, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Applicable Language: French Room 102B, 373 Creating Cultural Connections: Journaling and Public Service Announcements Create space for students to reflect on their own culture(s) through cultural journaling. Expand students higher order thinking skills by analyzing authentic French PSAs to compare and contrast with their own. Initiate meaningful conversations. Collaborate on final products that define which social issues are important in students lives. Presenter(s): Natalie Stamper, Lewis and Clark College/Confederation in Oregon for Language Teaching; Michelle Beauclair, Seattle Pacific University Applicable Language: French Room 103B, 375 Tentative Guidance for Bridging TBI Theory and Practice This panel proposes guidance for examining, justifying, and improving task-based instruction (TBI) in practice, built upon three studies on TBI design and implementation of a first-year college-level Chinese language course. Participants can apply this structured approach to bridge their TBI theoretical knowledge, methods, and practice. Presenter(s): Qi Li, Yanting Li and Ying Sun, Indiana University Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese Room 104A, 377 Journal Editors Present: Publishing Your Work in a Scholarly Journal Editors and other representatives from flagship, language-specific, and regional journals including Foreign Language Annals, Chinese as a Second Language, Hispania, and Dimension will clarify the similarities and differences among their publications to help attendees to better understand the publishing process in language journals. Presenter(s): Paula Garrett-Rucks, Georgia State University; Sheri Long, AATSP; Anne Nerenz, Eastern Michigan University Sponsor: Research SIG SATURDAY Discover How Research Can Advance Classroom Practices Come hear researchers share the results of the research priorities grants given each year by ACTFL and how they can help language educators promote student learning. 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98 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 Room 104B, Room 104E, 381 Does It Count? Connecting Best Practices in Assessment with Grading How should performance assessment in the three modes impact the approach to grading? Explore options for giving meaningful feedback focused on student growth. Consider appropriate steps for moving to a standards-based grading system. Finally, discuss options for breaking the cycle of constant grading as a motivational tool. Presenter(s): Laura Terrill, Independent Consultant Room 106B, 384 Improving University Students Experience Through Program-wide Assessment Program-wide proficiency assessment has the potential to define successful articulation and improve students experience in postsecondary programs. The presentation discusses such a project for Spanish and French programs. Results provide insights into articulation within the program and beyond. Logistical issues of implementation are discussed. Presenter(s): Linda Forrest, Center for Applied Second Language Studies; Robert Davis, University of Oregon Applicable Language: Spanish SATURDAY 378 Igniting the Language Classroom with HOT Strategies Comprehensible Input is the key to facilitating language acquisition, and compelling input is the key to maintaining student engagement. Learn how to keep input comprehensibly compelling and how to simultaneously enhance acquisition by inspiring students to use high-order thinking skills in the target language! Presenter(s): Carol Gaab, Fluency Matters Room 104C, 379 LangTalks: Research-based Videos Designed by Teachers for Teachers At this NADSFL/NCSSFL session, learn how to use LangTalks to improve teaching in your state organization with K-16 educators. LangTalks.org is a platform that provides mini-lessons for teachers that are free, shareable, and focused on Core Practices designed to spread the work of experts and practitioners promoting language acquisition. Presenter(s): Jay Ketner, Maine Department of Education; Lea Graner Kennedy, Stonington Public Schools; Lisa Harris, Virginia Department of Education; William Nichols, Georgia State University Room 104D, 380 Content or Bust: Redesigning an Advanced Language Curriculum A discussion of the steps that foreign language programs can undertake to reexamine the intersection between language and content in order to strengthen curricular integration, as well as current discourse about language study and internationalization, informed by Princeton University s proposal to make language study mandatory for all students. Presenter(s): Gorka Bilbao-Terreros and Mariana Bono Vermot, Princeton University Room 105AB, 382 Thinking About Syncing? Thoughtful and Communicative Technology Tools Harness and integrate the multitude of thoughtful and engaging technology tools to connect the links between World-Readiness Standards, Communication Modes and Goals, and 21st Century Skills. Participants will explore and interact with tools that support speaking, listening, and writing on a variety of platforms. Laptops and mobile devices encouraged. Presenter(s): Catherine Ousselin, Mount Vernon High School Room 106A, 383 Facilitating Language Acquisition with Film and Television Authentic film and television programs from Spain and Latin America are in abundant supply, and offer high-interest insight into contemporary as well as historical perspectives, practices and products. Learn how to make authentic film and television resources comprehensible to students and how to use them as everyday tools for language acquisition. Presenter(s): Kristy Placido, Fowlerville High School Applicable Language: Spanish Room 106C, 385 Aprendo: An Alternative to Traditional Language Textbooks Aprendo is an interactive and flexible online language learning platform that is currently being implemented at Princeton University. It is designed to personalize learning and promote student autonomy through authentic materials. The presenters will describe how Aprendo is constructed and will compare its efficacy to that of traditional textbooks. Presenter(s): Catalina Méndez Vallejo, Adriana Merino, Le Anne Spino, and Sylvia Zetterstrand, Princeton University Applicable Language: Spanish Room 107AB, 386 Going Beyond Review with Online Tools Learners of all ages and proficiency levels find sites such as Kahoot, Go Formative, Quizizz, etc., engaging and motivating. While they are primarily used for review/formative assessment, these tools can be used to present material and personalize the learning experience. Session participants will experience firsthand a variety of activities. Presenter(s): Stacy Amling, Des Moines Area Community College; Carrie Morris, Dmacc Urban Campus Applicable Language: Spanish Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 96 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

99 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM Room 108, Room 202A, 390 Engaging Language Students and Developing Skills Through Service Learning Service learning (SL) is a powerful technique that engages students in active learning! SL allows students to test out their new language skills in real life situations, work collaboratively and problem-solve, and develop an appreciation of diverse cultures. Come learn how to incorporate SL into language curriculum and leave with a project plan! Presenter(s): Erin Pearl and Martha Ann Hawkins, Lipscomb Academy Room 203A, 393 Designing Activities for Novice Learners that Require Critical Thinking Critical thinking is not just for highly proficient learners. This session will discuss how to ensure that critical thinking has a place in the novice classroom. The presenter will show attendees how to add critical thinking elements to existing activities and take them through the development process for designing their own activities and tasks. Presenter(s): Daniel Thornhill, USSOCOM 387 Design Online Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Placement Tests at the College-level Focusing on validity and reliability, the presenters will show how to construct and select the best test items, how to design surveys and interviews to elicit learners feedback, how to improve the tests based on the feedback, and how to use Adobe Captivate to create online placement tests (e.g., video integration, automatic grading). Presenter(s): Zhiying Qian, Sangbok Kim, and Yumiko Matsunaga, University of Colorado Boulder Room 201A, 388 Preparing Learners for Intercultural Engagement in Virtual Tandem Exchanges This session focuses on preparing students to maximize intercultural connections in video-based telecollaborative tandem exchanges. Participants will analyze pair interactions from an English/Spanish tandem exchange and discuss research-based strategies to enhance intercultural learning and relationship-building in these and similar exchanges. Presenter(s): Brianna Janssen Sanchez, University of Iowa Room 201B, 389 Maximizing and Measuring Cultural Competency in Abroad Programs Short-term abroad programs that leave planning to host institutions or travel agencies typically provide students with stereotyped images of the target country. Learn how to implement a rigorous curriculum with meaningful and engaging cross-cultural tasks to maximize students language opportunities and dramatically improve cultural competence. Presenter(s): David Kojo Hakam, Portland Public Schools Chinese Flagship Room 202B, 391 Best of PNCFL: A Teacher s Toolbox: Comprehensible Input Strategies for Language Educators This fun and interactive workshop will feature a dynamic presentation in which both the audience and the presenters share strategies on how to achieve the use of 90%+ target language in our classrooms. Attendees will experience these tools through a model of task-based conversation activities utilizing the ACTFL Can Do Statements. Presenter(s): Amber Hoye and Fatima Cornwall, Boise State University Room 202C, 392 Level Up for Improved Student Motivation and Engagement This session will introduce the gamified application of leveling up as a means of improving student motivation and engagement in the world language classroom. Gamification is using game elements in non-game environments. Reasons for leveling up and why it is a viable option for increasing learner autonomy will be explored. Presenter(s): Jon McFarland, Pacifica High School/ Oxnard Union High School District Room 203B, 394 Integrated Performance Assessments as the Basis for Teacher Work Sample Teacher Work Sample is used in many institutions as a final exhibition of candidate performance and is generally completed during student teaching. The process documents planning, instruction, and learning assessment. Integrated Performance Assessments, developed by ACTFL, were created to meet similar ends. In this session, the two are combined. Presenter(s): Mary O Donnell and Dana Haraway, James Madison University Room 204, 395 Fill Your Toolbox: A Dozen Activities that Help Build Oral Proficiency Explore engaging ways to foster and develop oral proficiency in any target language. Attendees will participate in activities such as Tug-of-War, In the Hot Seat, Your Signature, Please and others designed to promote student engagement and oral competency. Use these tools to build a classroom abundant with student-centered conversation. Presenter(s): Courtney Bradley, Principia School SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 97

100 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 Room 205A, Room 206B, 399 Backward Designing a Technology Course for Foreign Language Education The ACTFL/CAEP Program Standards for the Preparation of Foreign Language Teachers and the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages set critical benchmarks for preparing language teachers. This presentation demonstrates the use of the ACTFL standards as building blocks to backward design a methods course on technology in world language education. Presenter(s): Yuanhao Hua, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh Room 207C, 402 Creating Comprehensible Cultural Input Beginning learners can successfully investigate culture even with very limited language proficiency. See how to develop comprehensible language and strategies that help students notice culture through the presentation of three cultural topics: fine art, daily life, and human migration. Presenter(s): Kelly Ferguson, LaFollette High School; Mira Canion, Northglenn Middle School SATURDAY 396 CHAT Four Techniques to Encourage Interpersonal Communication Discover four creative techniques to promote interpersonal communication and to support student learning and interaction. Resources, strategies, and fully-developed activities based on current research will be provided in digital handouts so you can leave the session with new tools to revitalize next week s class and beyond. Presenter(s): Kelly Conroy, MSU Denver; Sharon Meilahn Bartlett, Rockford University; Anne Cummings Hlas, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Room 205B, 397 Free Standards-based Language Teaching Resources from the LRCs Come learn about free standards-based resources for teachers available from 16 Language Resource Centers funded by the Department of Education: no-cost teacher resource guides and manuals, online materials and assessments in specific languages, and more for teachers of all levels and languages. URLs for downloadable resources are provided. Presenter(s): Mandy Gettler, Center for Applied Second Language Studies; Carl Blyth, University of Texas at Austin; Joy Campbell, Center for Language Educ. and Research; Karin Larson, CARLA University of Minnesota; Margaret Malone, ACTFL/AELRC Room 206A, 398 ACTFL Small Undergraduate German Programs SIG Business Meeting and Presentation The business meeting will present the group s strategic plan for the Academic Year and officer elections will be held. A small continental breakfast will be served. At the conclusion of the business meeting, Dr. Petra Watzke will present TPR and Me: Disabilities in the Language Classroom. TPR and Me: Disabilities in the Language Classroom Dr. Watzke will critique established methods in language pedagogy by unveiling their inherent ableism. The aim of the talk is to provide strategies for dismantling ableist strategies, which serve instructors and learners alike in meaningful ways. Presenter(s): Petra Watzke, Skidmore College Sponsor: Small Undergraduate German Programs SIG Applicable Language: German Room 207A, 400 Food for Thought: A Cross-cultural Path to Student and Faculty Collaboration This interactive workshop outlines a process for integrating a common theme into the pedagogies and extracurricular activities of a multi-language curriculum. It includes strategies to cultivate an environment that encourages teachers and students to be interactive, immersed, and creative global thinkers with expanded cross-cultural understanding. Presenter(s): Eera Sharma, Diana Beste, Shaoyuen Chen-Lin, and Katharine Jewett, Choate Rosemary Hall Room 207B, 401 Polishing the Facets of an Effective World Language Program Gain an in-depth understanding of the Principles of Effective World Language Programs released by NADSFL in Explore the four facets of Curriculum, Assessment, Program Design, and Teacher Effectiveness, the leadership behaviors you can use to improve and expand your program, and the resources that will support your efforts. Presenter(s): Jennifer Carson, Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Debra Callihan-Dingle, North East ISD; Mara Cobe, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Room 207D, 403 Using YouTube to Personalize Language-Learning Experiences This session will present strategies for incorporating YouTube activities, including personalized playlists, music videos, vlogs, and other types of videos, into course curricula. Examples will be mostly from French-language videos, but activities will be relevant to and can be adapted for any language or level, and on many different subjects. Presenter(s): Audra Merfeld-Langston, Missouri University of Science and Technology Room 208A, 404 Engaging Reluctant Learners in the Target Language Classroom As World Language educators, we strive for a % target language classroom as recommended by ACTFL. Implementing a target language classroom can cause some resistance or reluctance on the part of our learners. This session will address strategies for engaging reluctant learners in the target language classroom. Presenter(s): Leslie Grahn, Howard County Public Schools Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 98 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

101 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM Room 208B, Room 209C, 408 Mentor Successful Educators Through Meaningful, Hands-on Teacher Training Have teacher training programs evolved to prepare candidates for 21st century schools? Many think not. In this interactive session, learn how the four-semester, UTeach-Liberal Arts program creates outstanding, highly skilled, first year teachers who stay in the classroom to win awards and quickly assume leadership roles Presenter(s): Rose Potter, University of Texas at Austin; Amy Hornby Uribe, Winona State University Room 212, 411 Communication before Accuracy in German: Improving Proficiency Outcomes How can German programs achieve proficiency outcomes that prepare graduates for careers? How does achieving communicative competence motivate students to continue their study of German? This session presents impactful strategies in areas such as design and use of teaching materials, formative and summative assessments, and feedback to learners. Presenter(s): Laura McGee, Western Kentucky University; Martina Caspari, Hochschule Esslingen; Raluca Negrisanu, East Tennessee State University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 405 Integrate Online Courses into a Proficiency-oriented Curriculum? Yes We CAN Can online and blended courses really support the development of proficiency? YES. Benefits include individualized instruction, differentiated assessment, self-reflective and independent learners, more effective classroom time, and less work for instructors. Learn more as presenters share best practices based on their higher-ed experience. Presenter(s): Mary Ellen Scullen and Cynthia Martin, University of Maryland Room 209A, 406 Digital Portfolios The presenter will outline the steps that a public high school went through to implement the standardized use of digital portfolios. There will be a chance to exchange ideas about how this technology can enhance learning and engage students. A frank discussion of drawbacks and limitations will be included. Presenter(s): Virginia Leskowski, Piedmont High Room 209B, 407 Put Those Earbuds to Use! Winning Over Your Students Through Music Sick of competing with the noise in students earbuds? Give them something they want to listen to in the target language! In this session, participants will learn how to integrate authentic contemporary music into their instruction, leaving with a shared digital resources folder of activities to hook today s adolescents on language learning. Presenter(s): Rebecca Haden, Shawnee Mission South High School; Rachel Hartwell, Trailridge Middle School Room 210, 409 Könnt ihr uns toppen? Motivate and Connect Students with Video Competitions Capitalize on your students competitive instinct by engaging in a video competition. The presenters will explain how their students exchanged videos in which they sang, recited, and acted. What starts out as a quick Hallo in a text turns into an intense competition that motivates all students to use their language skills in creative ways. Presenter(s): Joan Campbell, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School; Hal Boland, Heritage High School Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German Room 211, 410 What s up, Goethe? How Germany s Cultural Center Promotes German in the U.S. To strengthen K-16 German programs in the U.S., the Goethe-Institut supports teachers, engages students, counsels school administrators, and builds and empowers networks of language partners. This session provides an overview of its activities in these areas with particular focus on recent additions and program highlights projected for Presenter(s): Christoph Veldhues and Eileen Sellman, Goethe-Institut Language of Presentation: German Applicable Language: German Room 213, 412 Making the Transition from Ph.D. Studies to German Professor für alles This session presents concrete examples for improving graduate student training and professionalization to meet the challenges and demands of the profession. The focus is on apprenticeship and mentoring models, as well as integrating course design and standards-based teaching into training programs, while learning how to balance administration, teaching and research. Presenter(s): Steffen Kaupp, University of Notre Dame; Sylvia Fischer, Ph.D., University of West Florida; Alexandra Hagen, Bradley University; Bridget Swanson, University of Pennsylvania Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German Room 214, 413 FLACH Panel 2 Servus and Grüezi: Let s Speak Dialects! The dialects of German spoken in the FL-A-CH (Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland) provide glimpses into the cultural identities of their speakers. By learning something about the dialects of the other German-speaking countries, students may be inspired to get to know their peoples beyond the four walls of their classroom. Presenter(s): Catherine Knight Duncan, Dallas Townview Magnet Center; Astrid Weigert, Georgetown University; Margrit Verena Zinggeler, Eastern Michigan University Sponsor: AATG Language of Presentation: German Applicable Language: German SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 99

102 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Electric, Omni Nashville 414 ACTR Board Meeting ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 8:30 a.m. 9:20 a.m. Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 415 What Counts? Developing Learners Communication Strategies What does it take to move from Novice to Intermediate and from Intermediate toward the Advanced level of proficiency? Examine AAPPL prompts and sample student responses to identify ways to help learners advance to a higher level. Explore ACTFL s Conversation Builder for learners to practice key strategies to raise their level of communication. Identify ways to elicit student talk and provide feedback on how well learners ask appropriate follow-up questions, extend or elaborate on their responses, or give reasons to support their opinions. Presenter(s): Paul Sandrock, ACTFL 8:30 a.m. 9:20 a.m. Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls B D, E36 A Teacher s Perspective: Maximizing Your Student Travel Experience Explorica partners with teachers to create impactful, expertly-designed educational tours that meet their specific needs and budget. In this session, join an experienced teacher-leader and Explorica staff to learn how to select the most appropriate travel program, how to prepare your students to travel, and how to maximize in-country learning. Sponsor: Explorica, Inc. Presenter(s): Mark Slattery, Raleigh Charter High School, Elias Tapley, Explorica ACTFL LangEd HACKATHON 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls B D, 416 Designing Proficiency-based Stations Come and experience independent learning in stations! This LangEd Hackathon lets you explore a variety of stations for both novice and intermediate learners. Then, hear tips to efficiently design stations for your own lessons. See how to set appropriate daily Can Do statements, find engaging authentic resources, and plan low-prep tasks to maximize learning. Finally, finish the process with time to collaborate with other teachers and brainstorm specific ideas to take back to your classes. Bring your own device! Presenter(s): Kara Parker and Megan Smith, Creative Language Class 9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. ACTFL Central, Exhibit Halls B D, 417 Maximize Your ACTFL Membership: Join the ACTFL Mentoring Program Each year the ACTFL Mentoring Program runs from September May. Want to know more about this valuable (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 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Bass, Omni Nashville 418 ACTFL OPI Tester Working Session AN IMMERSION PROGRAM IN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Learn Korean n 8-week summer program n Language Pledge n 24/7 immersion n Gain fluency n Earn 12 credit hours (4 courses) n Financial aid available LEARN MORE AT Come visit the Middlebury Language Schools at booth 215. America the Bilingual Wants to Hear You and Record Your Voice! Come by and meet the team behind the America the Bilingual podcast: Steve Leveen, Host; Fernando Hernandez, Producer; Beckie Rankin, Associate Producer. The America the Bilingual project is dedicated to the pursuit of bilingualism among Americans of all ages and backgrounds. Our podcast is part of ACTFL s Lead with Languages campaign. During the Convention, our podcast team will be recording brief interviews with attendees to be incorporated into future episodes. Stop by our broadcast booth in the Exhibit Hall Concourse (near Registration) on Level 3 of the. Let us hear your voice and your thoughts! Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 100 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

103 WE RE HIRING! EMBAUCHE EN COURS! CONDUCIMUS! ESTAMOS CONTRATANDO! Open a student s world by teaching a world language. FLVS is now hiring Chinese, French, Latin and Spanish teachers. FLVS instructors enjoy: The opportunity to work with students individually to personalize the learning experience Empowerment and encouragement to make student-focused decisions A dynamic and innovative team environment NOTE: Candidates with both professional and temporary Florida teaching certificates will be considered. Please see individual job postings for the specific certification requirements. Come grow with us one student at a time. Start your career today at flvs.net/careers. Florida Virtual School is an equal opportunity employer. Copyright by Florida Virtual School. All rights reserved. Florida Virtual School and FLVS are registered trademarks of Florida Virtual School, a public school district of the State of Florida

104 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Exhibit Halls B D, 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. SATURDAY EP1-01 A Practical Perspective on NS and NNS Debate Beyond ESL Education This presentation will discuss gaps between academia and practical teaching in TEFL from NNS teachers perspectives. It also tries to explore teaching foreign or second language(s) beyond ESL education from bi/multilingual perspectives through the view of language educators with NS and NNS dual identity. Presenter(s): Mengmeng Huo EP1-02 An Experiential Model of Professional Development in WL Teacher Development World Language Teacher Development (WLTD) is significantly impacted by teacher attrition and recruitment. This session will present one possible solution to these challenges. Presenters will provide examples using an experiential PD framework for pre- and in-service teachers and discuss how this model impacted obstacles in rural WLTD. Presenter(s): Kelly Moser, Mississippi State University; Krista Chambless, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Patricia Davis-Wiley; University of Tennessee, Knoxville EP1-03 Beyond the Classroom: A Project-Based French for the Professions Course This project-based approach to a French for the Professions course emphasizes hands-on participation in class projects that connect directly with study abroad, internship, and community service opportunities. Students develop communicative and cultural competence while engaged in projects relating to their pre-professional interests. Presenter(s): Mary Beth Raycraft, Boston University; Nathalie Dieu-Porter, Vanderbilt University EP1-04 Building Online Courses Focused on Proficiency for the Professions Attendees will explore highly specialized online courses to discover strategies to help overcome some of the challenges of online education. The core strategies promote the learner s ability to effectively function in the target language within his/her chosen profession, as well as address the issue of connectedness through high impact learning experiences. Presenter(s): Gisela Dieter; Indira Engel, Spanish Chat EP1-05 Craving for Chinese Literacy Resources with STEAM Focus? We Are! Chinese immersion practices have matured over the past few years, with a strong emphasis on STEAM- (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) based learning. However, combining literacy with STEAM units remains a challenge. It s hard to search for age-, difficulty-, and content-appropriate materials available on the market. Presenter(s): Sinan Wang and Jiayi Chen, Presidio Knolls School EP1-06 Effective Leadership Practices in Language Immersion Programs Effective leadership is a key component for successful schools, especially with unique programs such as language immersion. The presenter will share the results of a research study about leadership practices in elementary immersion programs, including principals actions and attitudes that support the programs success, and those that are detrimental. Presenter(s): Leslie Baldwin, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools EP1-07 Engaging and Coherent Theme-based Course Design at the Beginning Level How to create content and activities that are engaging and meaningful for students in a thematic-based course? How can one achieve these goals at the Beginning level where limited grammar is available? This presentation covers strategies and recipes that help answer these questions, and shows how to weave performance assessment into the mix. Presenter(s): Minori Inada, University of California, San Diego; Ayumi Mita, University of Minnesota EP1-08 Engaging Class Projects that Support Standards-based Instructional Design Looking for creative, language-adaptable classroom projects that support Standards-based Instruction? These projects work the three modes of communication, spark and maintain student interest, and keep students speaking in the target language! Poster will include a link to access file, sample student work, rubrics, and an explanation of T.A.L.K scores! Presenter(s): Danielle Holden, Glenbrook North High School EP1-09 Enhancing Spanish Language Proficiency Through Film This presentation will focus on a variety of ways in which teachers can use film as a medium for developing language proficiency and cross-cultural awareness. Topics include using film to teach culture and history, develop authentic conversation and language lessons, teach grammar points, improve listening comprehension, and more. Presenter(s): Julie Glosson, Union University EP1-10 Foreign Languages and Military Service a Monolingual Force? From gathering intelligence to engaging with local populations, L2 skills among military leaders are essential to national security. This presentation addresses the current state of L2 education in the U.S. military and evaluates the results from a survey of future military officers at two U.S. service academies concerning L2 education in the DOD. Presenter(s): Silvia Peart, U.S. Naval Academy; Dieter Waldvogel, U.S. Air Force Academy EP1-11 German Chatterbox 1.0: Let s Chat About Learning German German Chatterbox 1.0 is an interactive chatbot-based online language learning platform. The application enables beginning learners of German to communicate with 10 life-like virtual (A.I.) chat personalities through guided interactions, voice input/ output and integrated weblinks/multimedia in a rich, culturally immersive environment. Presenter(s): Nicolay Ostrau, Dartmouth College EP1-12 How Multi-University Collaborations Meet Needs of Small Language Programs Join us for insights into how the UW System addressed low enrollment in language courses by improving articulation between high school and college courses, bringing faculty together to develop collaborative courses, introducing new credentialing options, and using innovative ways to address current student interests and language program diversity. Presenter(s): Lauren Rosen, University of Wisconsin; Lucian Rothe, University of Wisconsin Madison 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 Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 102 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

105 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM EP1-14 L2 Writing Research Literature: A Reference for Novice Instructors of ELLs How can L1 and L2 writing differences be made more accessible to novice English language instructors? This poster session identifies some of the most consistent macro- and micro-level differences between L1 and L2 writing in a format that can be used as a reference for instructors, writing coaches, and consultants serving L2 students. Presenter(s): Susan Barone and Carrie Cargile, Vanderbilt University EP1-15 Making Literature Fun for Intermediate-Advanced Levels Using Technology This presentation focuses on techniques to read and discuss literature by using technology. Children s stories, excerpts from novels, and poems are used to create animated story boards, telenovelas (soap operas), and music videos. Participants will receive a list of sources, instructions for each project, and rubrics for evaluation. Presenter(s): Marian Price and Ana Berver, La Canada High School EP1-16 Map Your Way to Language Proficiency! This poster will demonstrate that using online maps enhances students content knowledge and presentational skills. The presenter will share sample maps, discussing objectives and activities. These samples will show how maps can provide opportunities to increase cultural knowledge as well as to practice the presentational mode of communication. Presenter(s): Yasuko Rallings, Wake Forest University EP1-17 North Carolina Virtual Public School Success Stories Developing communicative competence in online world language courses can be a challenge. Learners must have opportunities to speak with fluent speakers in real time. NCVPS recognizes the need for synchronous conversation in online courses and 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 EP1-18 OLMO: Online Modules for Seven Less Commonly Taught Languages This session showcases OLMO (Online Learning Modules) created to develop reading skills at the Advanced level in Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Persian, and Turkish. OLMO can be used by learners all over the world and are easily adopted by instructors as a course assignment for upper levels. Modules will be demonstrated. Presenter(s): Suwako Watanabe, Portland State University EP1-19 Putting Digital Stories on the Map in the Spanish Classroom This presentation will describe a final project in which advanced Spanish students created a fictional narrative in diary form that included photos and videos that one could follow on a virtual three-dimensional map on Google Tour Builder. Presenter(s): Carmen Granda EP1-20 Students Become the Teachers: Taking French Class into the Community A discussion of lessons learned while designing and teaching a Community Based Learning (CBL) course. In a fourth semester French class, undergraduates taught language and culture to middle school students. Discussion will include: objectives, logistics, learning outcomes, reflection and assessment methods, and working with a community partner. Presenter(s): Lauren Wester-Murphy, University of Michigan EP1-21 Ten Reasons Why Now is the Best Time to Learn Arabic This presentation will provide guidance to teachers of Arabic on how to encourage and motivate students by showing them what they can do with Arabic. This presentation will discuss the benefits of learning Arabic on many levels and explain why this is a golden time to learn Arabic. Presenter(s): Khaldoun Almousily, University of Louisville SOUTHERN CONFERENCE ON LANGUAGE TEACHING SCOLT 2018 SATURDAY ATL MAR ATLANTA RENAISSANCE CONCOURSE ATLANTA AIRPORT ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 103

106 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Board Room A, 419 NFMLTA Board Meeting 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Legends Ballroom A, Omni Nashville 420 American Councils for International Education Chinese Flagship Program Meeting 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Music Row 5, Omni Nashville 421 AAUSC Editorial Board Meeting 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Room 211, 422 AATG FL-A-CH Committee Meeting ACTFL CAREER CAFÉ 9:30 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Career Café, Exhibit Halls B D, 426 Navigating the Job Interview and Negotiating an Offer for K-12 Teaching Positions From initial screenings to in-depth interviews, job seekers need to be prepared for a range of questions and tasks. Participate in a discussion about what to expect and effective strategies for navigating the interview process and the job offer. Get your feet wet with some mock interviewing, as well. Presenter(s): Greta Lundgaard, Independent Consultant 9:30 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls B D, E42 Nihongo Daijobu!: Enabling Beginners to Communicate Successfully Nihongo Daijobu! is a textbook that enables beginners of Japanese to communicate successfully in everyday situations, in as short a timeframe as possible. This workshop introduces the textbook s basic idea of a step-by-step enhancement of communication skills, its content and the teaching method based upon it. Sponsor: Kinokuniya Bookstores of America Presenter(s): Akiko Kajikawa, Sun Academy NIHONGO Center Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Room 213, 423 AATG Deutsch an Schulen Committee Meeting 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. ACTFL Central, Exhibit Halls B D, 424 Maximize Your ACTFL Membership: Summer Language Scholarships Interested in traveling this summer and practicing your language skills? ACTFL partners with various schools each year to provide free language courses exclusively to ACTFL members. Learn more about submitting an application and scholarships currently being offered. Presenter(s): Genevieve Borello, ACTFL 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. ACTFL Central, Exhibit Halls B D, 425 Maximize Your ACTFL Membership: Periodicals Preview Learn more about how to access the archives of both The Language Educator and Foreign Language Annals. Interested in submitting an article? We ll show you how! Join us and learn more about how to utilize these publications in your classroom or institution. Presenter(s): Genevieve Borello, ACTFL ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 9:30 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 427 Less Commonly Taught Language Experts Needed Are you a native speaker of a less commonly taught language interested in conducting proficiency testing and reviewing test materials? If so, please come learn about these opportunities for target language experts. Presenter(s): Julia Ruane, ACTFL ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE MINI-BYTE 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls B D, 428 Must-Have Tool Kit! The cyber garage is full of tech tools, but what are the must-have tech tools that you need in your tool box? Get ready to put on your tool belt on and grab the right tech tool for the job! Presenter(s): Carmen Scoggins, Watauga High School 9:30 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls B D, E43 Global Solutions for Your Growing Ethnic Diversity Needs Greater ethnic diversity is requiring more options for language materials. Gumdrop Global Solutions has found a perfect cost-effective solution that helps you meet these needs. A new series consisting of 50 library bound English books contains a key that unlocks five additional languages including Spanish, French, Mandarin, Russian and Arabic. Sponsor: Gumdrop Books Global Solutions Presenter(s): Chris Batscha, Gumdrop Books Global Solutions, Nick Fitzgerald, Gumdrop Books Global Solutions, Jim Hopper, Gumdrop Books Global Solutions Applicable Language: Arabic, Russian, Spanish, Other Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 104 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

107 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 9:30 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls B D, E44 Let s READ Latin: Moving Students Beyond Translating Join in as we read a passage from Caesar s De Bello Galllico. First, we will explore how to build a program based on sight-reading in Latin. Then, we will read a typical passage of Caesar with tips for helping students through the toughest sections. In the process, we will demonstrate several vocabulary review games! Sponsor: Wayside Publishing Presenter(s): Jane Lienau, Brunswick High School, Deborah Espitia, Wayside Publishing, Lindsey Colling, Wayside Publishing Applicable Language: Latin 9:30 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Workshop Room #5, Exhibit Halls B D, E45 The Rassias Method : An Introduction Learn about the history, philosophy, and practical application of the Rassias Method of language instruction which was introduced in the Peace Corps (appropriate for Kindergarten-University levels) and is used in programs nationally and internationally. Participants will learn about short term job opportunities and observe (and participate) in several techniques. Sponsor: Dartmouth College s Rassias Center Presenter(s): Helene Rassias Miles, Rassias Center Dartmouth College Check Twitter for Convention Updates ACTFL Convention attendees can check Twitter to stay updated on any changes in the program schedule and other important information. Follow for official information and look for all tweets with the hashtag #ACTFL17. If you want to share something about the convention with others, be sure to also add #ACTFL17. Take Charge of Exploring Your Practice with ACTFL s Language Educators Learning Portal SATURDAY Explore ACTFL s library of more than 60 presentations on key topics in world language education: Explore effective practices with real-world examples and study guides Earn certificates and contact hours after completing each module Continue the discussion in online forums with your peers These Virtual Learning Modules allow me to access in-depth professional development online that works for my teachers schedule. The Core Practices series is a must-watch for world language teachers. Lea Graner-Kennedy, Spanish & French teacher and Humanities Coordinator at Stonington High School ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 105

108 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls B D, RT3 ACTFL Roundtable Presentations III 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: Caroline Kelly, Mitchell Community College SATURDAY RT3-01 Broadening the Learning of AP Latin Vocabulary Through Movie Titles Using the AP Latin vocabulary as a basis, make learning more effective and engaging by incorporating the target words into movie titles, TV shows, book titles, video games, and other types of materials. Presenter(s): James Gussis, Greenwich Country Day School RT3-02 Extensive Reading in the German Language Program This presentation describes the implementation and feasibility of extensive reading in an intermediate low German course at the college level. Drawing on research from ESL/EFL contexts, this presentation will demonstrate the benefits of extensive reading for language learners and the need for alternative approaches to teaching reading in German. Presenter(s): Gina Wrobel, Ohio State University RT3-03 How Can I Improve My Student s Pronunciation? Try NetProF This presentation introduces an online pronunciation practicing tool, NetProF: Networked Pronunciation Feedback System. NetProF is a system that applies speech recognition technology to help foreign language learners develop their pronunciation skills. During the presentation, participants will learn how to use the system and do a hands-on trial. Presenter(s): Yonghun Lee, Defense Language Institute February 8 10, 2018 New York Hilton Midtown Find more information at: RT3-04 Let s Discuss How to Professionalize Language Teacher Preparation What measures can help us effectively professionalize language teacher preparation? Raising GPA requirements? Requiring standardized tests for admission to/exit from programs? Implementing the edtpa? Enacting high-leverage practices throughout the teaching cycle? Which of these practices are working? Which are not and why? What else can we do? Presenter(s): Sarah Jourdain, Stony Brook University RT3-05 Recruitment for Language Programs: Bolstering Enrollment This session highlights factors leading to low enrollment. The presenters will share student focus group insights, initiatives being carried out at several institutions, and conclude with strategies to recruit students. Participants will acquire information to advocate for long-term solutions at their institutions. Presenter(s): Christina Isabelli, Gonzaga University/Department of Modern Languages and Literature; Carolyn Dunlap, University of Texas at Austin RT3-06 Students Perceptions of Using Mobile Apps in English Language Learning This presentation summarizes research-based findings about students perceptions of using mobile apps in English language learning, and the factors which influence these 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 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 challenges 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 Manni and 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 Let s 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 ready to engage! Presenter(s): Janna Chiang, Laurel Springs School; Nadine Jacobsen-McLean, NNELL Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 106 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

109 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville 430 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Innovative Use of Technology III Social Media and Students Active Engagement in Learning Foreign Languages A student glued to her phone? Could this habit be turned into a learning tool? This presentation discusses the use of Facebook and other social media channels for learning a foreign language. The study demonstrates growth in students active engagement in communication with foreign peers, increased language fluency, and a higher satisfaction. Presenter(s): Natalia Rekhter, Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College Building a Technology-enhanced Business Language Course The professional training aspect of Business Language courses can be enhanced by designing interactive projects that make use of the technology tools of the business world. This session will explore how tools like Skype, Adobe Connect, Google, and Playposit can sharpen linguistic, cultural, and professional proficiencies. Presenter(s): Elizabeth Voss, Syracuse University Student Engagement for Language Learning in a Translation Course This study examines the change in perceptions of Spanish language learners in an introductory course on Spanish-English translation. Results of the study have pedagogical implications for the design of an introductory English-Spanish translation course and the use of digital media in cooperative translation assignments. Presenter(s): Cristina Pardo-Ballester, Iowa State University Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville 432 Novice and Intermediate Italian Reading: The All-too-often-neglected Skill The panel addresses integrating reading into the curriculum from Novice through Intermediate level proficiencies. The presenters will share reading strategies, level-appropriate authentic readings, reading activities, and assessment. Texts such as graphs and charts to online newspaper articles, literature and entire novels are explored. Presenter(s): James Fortney and Alessio Filippi, University of Southern California; Sandra Palaich, Arizona State University Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian 429 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Dual Language Immersion Getting it Right: Addressing Accuracy in the Immersion Classroom This presentation reports on a collaborative project between researchers and practitioners to develop and implement a series of classroom interventions aimed at improving the accuracy and complexity of the language produced by immersion students. Practical advice, implications of this project, and the impact of the interventions are discussed. Presenter(s): Fernando Rubio and Lucia Rubio, University of Utah; Chantal Esquivias, Weber State University Mapping the Trajectory of Dual Language Immersion Start-up Programs This session addresses the steps and challenges in the implementation of four dual language programs in Indiana. We highlight the innovative instructional choices, assessment procedures, and administrative decisions that positively impact student spoken mastery, bridging to literacy, and achievement. Presenter(s): Vesna Dimitrieska and Martha Nyikos, Indiana University Foreign Language or a Mother Tongue? U.S. Spanish in Study Abroad Programs This presentation discusses findings from an investigation of the effects of an immersion experience on the sociolinguistic competence of U.S. Spanish speakers. Types of language instruction, housing, program duration, students expectations, and extent of cultural interaction and integration were compared in order to explain different outcomes. Presenter(s): Laura Marques-Pascual, University of California Come by the Career Café Grab a cup of coffee and join us in the Career Café in the World Languages Expo (Exhibit Halls B D, ). Learn from and share with other colleagues by discussing the career search process in a relaxed atmosphere. Discussions will be facilitated by Greta Lundgaard, ACTFL consultant and a former district supervisor, and Erin Kearney, professor at the University of Buffalo. ACTFL PLENARY III Davidson Ballroom Salon B, 431 Research Priorities: Advancing Research for Effective Classroom Practice What are we learning through the research priorities grants given each year by ACTFL and how can the findings advance our classroom practice? Come hear researchers share the results of their studies and how they can help language educators promote student learning. Presenter(s): Meg Malone, ACTFL and AELRC; Shu-Ling Wu, Southern Illinois University; Diego Pascual y Cabo, Texas Tech University; Montserrat Mir and Rachel Shively, Illinois State University Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville 433 Experience High-Leverage Teaching Practices that Promote Social Actions Presenters share ways to implement high-leverage teaching practices in a social justice-focused thematic unit that promotes language and cultural proficiency for global citizenship. They demonstrate various strategies to elicit critical thinking and problem solving skills that encourage students to collaborate and experience real communication. Presenter(s): Yoshiko Saito-Abbott, California State University; Yo Azama, North Salinas High School Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville 434 The Community of Inquiry to Connect Learners Online in Real World Tasks This presentation shows how you can transform your classroom into a place where students become collaborators, problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and lifelong language learners by using the Community of Inquiry model. Blended Learning plays an important role in learners interacting outside of their classroom and connecting to the real world. Presenter(s): Masahiro Tanaka, United Nations International School; Tomoko Graham, Noble and Greenough School; Noriko Okubo, Knox English Network Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 107

110 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 Music Row 1, Omni Nashville 435 The Arabic Resource Box Open Source Lesson Plan Rentals This session introduces the Arabic Resource Box project, a collection of self-contained thematic units, complete with a series of lesson plans, all necessary materials, and instructions for suggested use. The second half of the session will be an open-ended Q&A, and participants are highly encouraged to provide feedback. Presenter(s): Connor Seidenschwarz, Qatar Foundation International; Nada Shaath, Los Angeles Unified School District Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Arabic Music Row 3, Omni Nashville 437 ACTFL Less Commonly Taught Languages SIG Business Meeting and Presentations This session features two presentations and will end with a business meeting and discussion on improving LCTL education in the U.S. There are also door prize raffles for participants. Room 101B, 439 ACTFL Teacher Development SIG Session Exploring Heritage Speakers Experiences in WL Teacher Education Programs This case study explores the experiences and challenges in two teacher education programs of Latino students who want to become Spanish teachers. The findings from this study shed light on issues that heritage speakers go through in order to better support their needs in the teacher certification process. Presenter(s): Carolina Bustamante, State University of New York at Old Westbury; Miguel Novella, Eastern Washington University Flipping the Classroom: A Model for Instructor Training This session examines how instructors and students conceptualize and experience their roles in flipped models of instruction, and how this interpretation shapes their behaviors and beliefs about language learning. Discussion will focus on the challenges of flipped instruction and implications for the development of an instructor training model. Presenter(s): Marta Tecedor, Texas Tech University; Alejandro Pérez Belda, University of Iowa What Educators Want to Know About Assessment: Is It What They Need to Know? This paper will discuss the findings of a survey sent to 53 language educators to investigate the effectiveness of assessment literacy workshops they attended and to identify educators perceptions of what specific knowledge and skills are needed to develop classroom-based assessments. Presenter(s): Mary Jo DiBiase-Lubrano, Yale University SATURDAY Music Row 2, Omni Nashville 436 ECHS/ECS Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats Early College High School/Early College Start programs allow high school students to enroll in college-level classes for college credit. This session provides a brief overview of such programs along with case studies. We examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of such programs with special emphasis on smaller languages. Presenter(s): Timothy Altanero, Austin Community College; Susan Terranova, Anne Arundel Community College; Rhonda Westerhaus, Pratt Community College Sponsor: Community Colleges SIG Session Handouts Available Online and in Mobile App Presenters are being encouraged to upload their handouts to the Online Convention Program ( and the official Convention Mobile App. Student-Driven Formative Assessment in a Task- Based Language Classroom This paper examines task-based, student-driven formative assessments in an -writing task designed to help students self-monitor their communicative development. The comparison of student, peer, and instructor ratings suggests that students are realistic judges of their performance. Presenter(s): Xue Ma, Georgetown University Parents Perceptions of Dual Language Immersion Programs The growth of dual language immersion programs across the nation aims to support content literacy in multiple languages. This study examines factors that influence parents perceptions of a less commonly taught dual language immersion program, a critical component in parents decisions to enroll their children in dual language immersion programs. Presenter(s): Natalie Tran and Dawn Person, California State University; Renae Bryant and Shannon Villanueva, Westminster School District Sponsor: Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) SIG Room 101A, 438 Implementing a Maker Culture in the Elementary Language Classroom Are you interested in learning more about the maker culture and how you can bring it into your classroom? In this session, you will learn about the philosophy of maker culture and easy ways to implement it in your classroom. You will see student examples and receive a digital toolbox to get started today. Presenter(s): Ashley Evans, Darlington School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 Room 101C, 440 Video Cornucopia II: Incorporating Comprehensible Clips Effectively This session demonstrates the effective use of a variety of comprehensible, target language videos available online, such as news, reality shows, ads, and cartoons. The audience will receive a lesson plan template that supports collaborative and personalized learning, and developing speaking and writing proficiency. Presenter(s): Joanne Shang, Rye County Day School; Cyndy Ning, CLTA Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 108 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

111 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM Room 101D, 441 The Assessment Needs of Chinese Dual Immersion Programs Chinese Immersion programs face many assessment challenges: assessing PK-12 students; establishing proficiency expectations and communicating them with stakeholders; reconciling language- and content-based learning; and conducting reading assessments. Experts in Chinese DLI present their perspectives and engage the audience in discussion. Presenter(s): Shuhan Wang, ELE Consulting International; Marquita Alexander, Washington Yu Ying Charter School; Jeffrey Bissell, Chinese American International School; Luyi Lien, Yinghua Academy Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese Room 102B, 444 Journaling Across Major Borders: From Writing to Speaking This session will focus on designing journal prompts in first and second year language courses (NM-AL) to help learners consistently produce writing at a sublevel above their current proficiency. Presenters will also discuss how well-structured journal entries can translate into higher-level oral production. Presenter(s): Heather Howard and Vera Shapirshteyn, Stanford University Applicable Language: French Room 103B, 446 Technology and Chinese Language Teaching Technology-related Teaching Practices to Promote Collaborative Learning Seeking effective methods to promote collaborative learning is very important. In this presentation, three technology-based methods are addressed: building an online WALL for class discussion; using multi-media to help students transcribe subtitles of Chinese videos; implementing a Final Group Project to improve students academic writing. Presenter(s): Xueyin Shao Innovative Strategies for Applying Automated Essay Scoring for CSL/CFL Beginner An innovative teaching strategy based on Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) is proposed to address the difficulty in teaching CSL/CFL writing for beginning learners. By applying Automated Essay Scoring for Han Aid (AES-Han Aid), a study proved that it effectively enhances learners writing proficiency. Presenter(s): Yao-Ting Sung, Shu-Ping Chou, and Jia-Fei Hong, National Taiwan Normal University; Tao-Hsing Chang, National Kaohsiung University Beginner-level Business Chinese Pedagogical Application Most schools offering Business Chinese require at least two years of Chinese coursework before becoming eligible to take elective Business Chinese. This presentation demonstrates the potential pedagogical application for Chinese language beginners to learn business Chinese through a transformative Business Chinese course model. Presenter(s): Weihsuan Lo, National Taiwan Normal University; I-ting Chao, Chapman University Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese Room 101E, 442 Integrating STEMM Learning into Chinese Classrooms In the 21st century, STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine) learning provides ways to build a sustainable Chinese program. The presenters will discuss the importance of connecting these fields to language teaching and explore lessons and techniques for including these innovative strategies in Chinese classes. Presenter(s): Janice Dowd; Shaoyuen Chen-Lin, Choate Rosemary Hall; Lucy Lee, Livingston High School Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese Room 103A, 445 Enhance Chinese Literacy Development with Classical Readings and Drama Empower students and enrich your program using classical readings and drama. This collaborative research involves three institutions and focuses on incorporating drama into an upper-division course with the use of authentic materials and graded readings that enhance students literacy development and their abilities to perform with confidence. Presenter(s): Ke Peng, Western Kentucky University; Chiuhung Chen, University of Miami; Ying Feng, Pennsylvania State University Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese SATURDAY Room 102A, 443 Experience Songs in French from Your Own Mouth: A Sing-along A vocal/instrumental live music intercultural sing-along for songs from all over the Francophone world, with lyrics provided and pedagogical commentary. The five presenters form the musical group Au Coeur du Vent and are not a panel; they are participation facilitators. Presenter(s): Robert Peckham; Jason Davenport, Covington High School; Mikle Ledgerwood, Samford University; Karen Sorenson, Austin Peay State University Applicable Language: French Room 103C, 447 Integrated Performance Assessments in the University Mandarin Experience This session reports on research into IPAs in a University Mandarin program. It features IPA curriculum redesign and test construction. Teaching activities and assessments are shared. The instructional effects are presented using quantitative and qualitative data, concluding that IPAs can be equally or more successful in university settings. Presenter(s): Song Jiang, Yijun Ding, Reed Riggs, and Jing Wu, University of Hawaii at Manoa Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese Visit ACTFL Central ACTFL Central is located in the World Languages Expo (Exhibit Halls B D, Music City Center). It is open Friday, 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 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 programs and services! ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 109

112 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 Room 104A, Room 104D, 451 Road Map to a Proficiency- and Performance-based Curriculum Been wanting to switch to performance-based assessments and curriculum grounded in authentic materials but don t know where to begin? Join the journey to proficiency by tossing the textbook and building thematic units. Session directed to leaders looking to implement program changes, but ready to use resources applicable for everyone. Presenter(s): Kira Mocon, Valley View School District 365U; Angelean Behm, Bolingbrook High School; Kelly Sliwinski Room 106A, 454 Get Students Involved! A Co- Constructive Approach to Feedback in Your Class Ever wonder how students can play a role in assessing their performance in the classroom? Or, how students can give purposeful feedback to each other? This session addresses various techniques on how to facilitate effective and purposeful co-constructive feedback and provides reflective tools to use in the classroom. Presenter(s): Christina-Marie Mueller, Amanda Cummings, Samuel Figueroa, and Elfie Repel, Adlai E. Stevenson High School Applicable Language: Spanish 448 The Culture of Martinique as a Crossroads of Historical Influences Learning about an island culture like Martinique through an examination of its history, geography and cuisine allows us to examine how exploration, conflict, immigration, climate, and economics influence the development of traditions. The presenter will discuss how diverse elements brought from afar manifest themselves today. Presenter(s): Jayne Abrate, AATF Language of Presentation: French Applicable Language: French Room 104B, 449 Every Second Counts: Pecha Kucha PD 20 slides. 20 seconds per slide. 6:20 total time for a presentation. Welcome to the Pecha Kucha format. Experience five fast-paced, energetic and entertaining examples that will share the latest and greatest ways to marry EdTech and Language Learning, modeled through an effective medium you can bring back to your students and colleagues. Presenter(s): Noah Geisel, University of Colorado Denver; Dorie Perugini, Glastonbury Public Schools SATURDAY Room 104C, 450 Fostering Global Awareness: Professional Educator Standards Connections As we prepare students for college and careers, are we preparing them to be global citizens? What responsibility do educators have to teach students about the world? During this session we will focus on the correlation between global education and pre- and in-service teacher standards. Global Ed classroom resources will be shared. Presenter(s): Helga Fasciano, NC Department of Public Instruction; Mary Lynn Redmond, Wake Forest University Room 104E, 452 Performance Assessment Through Creative Storytelling in a Language Classroom This session provides an overview of the current SLA theories on performance assessment. It explores how to assess writing and speaking skills using modern technology in a language classroom. Topics, lesson plans, and rubrics are discussed. Attendees will have an opportunity to create their own assessment tasks. Presenter(s): Anna Mikhaylova and Celine Rose, University of Iowa Room 105AB, 453 Play on: Building Language Strategies with Commercial Games Engaging, provocative, and complex are a few of the words used to describe various sorts of games. Why not use these culturally-relevant, authentic materials to build learner language skills? This session focuses on games and game-based activities that enhance language learning and expand diverse language strategies for learners. Presenter(s): Benjamin Pearson, Center for Applied Second Language Studies Room 106B, 455 Integrating AP Spanish Literature into the Spanish Language Course This session will demonstrate techniques to expand students skills in the interpretive and presentational modes of communication across AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature courses by integrating some of the works from the literature course into thematic units suitable for the language curriculum. Presenter(s): Maritza Sloan, Ladue Horton Watkins High School Language of Presentation: Spanish Applicable Language: Spanish Room 106C, 456 Revolutionize Your Lessons: Applying Design Thinking in Language Curriculum In this workshop, participants will be introduced to an innovative design approach called Design Thinking, and will learn how to adapt this approach to language curriculum design. They will design an actual language lesson using Design Thinking and take home many new and creative ideas for their language lessons. Presenter(s): Sunyoung Lee-Ellis, Foreign Service Institute Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 110 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

113 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM Room 107AB, Room 201B, 460 Beyond the Play Button: Practical Activities to Enhance Music and Videos While music and videos are essential forms of language input, teachers often find it challenging to properly implement them in the classroom. Clicking play is easy, but isn t there more? This session will demonstrate a variety of practical, guilt-free activities for teaching with music and videos. Presenter(s): Jim Wooldridge; Kelly Ferguson, LaFollette High School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Room 202C, 463 Student Confidence, Engagement, and Motivation Via Personalized Learning This session demonstrates how personalized learning strategies online games, self-reflection, and self-assessment impact learner autonomy. Presenters share the results of action research projects conducted by French teachers in three different high schools, and will show participants how to implement these strategies in their own classrooms. Presenter(s): Daniel Morris, Southern Oregon University; Georgina Duff, Rumsey Hall School; Heather Neal, Gladstone High School; Sonal Pandya, YES Prep Public Schools 457 Activating the Student Voice Unlock one of the most powerful classroom tools: the student voice. When the student voice is activated, learning becomes more engaging, meaningful, and motivating. Learn effective ways to improve daily interpersonal and presentational communications. This hands-on workshop explores ready-to-use ideas for creating a student-centered curriculum. Presenter(s): Steven Lander, Todd Bowen, and Tapan Patel, Niles Township High School District 219 Applicable Language: Spanish Room 108, 458 How Much Can They REALLY Say? Creative Ways to Evaluate Student Proficiency Proficiency evaluations are critical in determining whether students can transfer the skills learned in the classroom to real life in unfamiliar and/or unexpected contexts. Embrace proficiency tests; do not avoid them. This session will show why they are important, how to incorporate them into your curriculum, and offer tools to facilitate assessments. Presenter(s): Nohelia Rojas-Miesse and Julie Szucs, Miami University Room 201A, 459 Moving Beyond Word-level Meaning: Pragmatics in Language Learning Successful communication requires interpretation beyond word-level meaning. This session examines the role of pragmatics in language learning and provides examples of how to incorporate communication beyond words in the classroom. Examples are provided in English for intermediate proficiency to facilitate adaptability to other languages and levels. Presenter(s): Renee Marshall, University of Oregon; Li-Hsien Yang, Center for Applied Second Language Studies Room 202A, 461 Listen Up! Engaging Students in the Story Listening Experience Stories permeate our daily lives in the form of legends, newspapers, children s books, jokes, and personal experiences. The presenter will share various ways to scaffold the story listening experience for students, to help them read and comprehend the story in text form. Presenter(s): Cynthia Hitz, Palmyra Area School District; Marta Yedinak, Ripon High School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Room 202B, 462 Best of SWCOLT: Active Engagement Strategies In his book, Shaking up the Schoolhouse, Phil Schlechty says students who are engaged exhibit three characteristics: (1) they are attracted to their work, (2) they persist in their work despite challenges and obstacles, and (3) they take visible delight in accomplishing their work. We can achieve this level of student engagement every day in our classrooms with our activities and management systems. Presenter(s): Lauren Tauchman, Bradley University Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Room 203A, 464 What Color is Your Language? Social Justice Now! Effective language learning improves academic achievement, provides cognitive benefits and self-regulation, and can enhance cultural perspectives. This session, designed for both ASL and non-asl grades 6-12 teachers, will help participants connect and collaborate as World Language colleagues. Presenter(s): Pamela Furline, North Rockland Central School District; Reina Martinez, North Rocklin High School Room 203B, 465 Planning for Success with Student Interpreters Students are frequently asked to do interpreting/ translation work when fulfilling community service requirements or when enrolled in a Languages for Special Purposes (LSP) course. This session will focus on how to prepare students to take on this role and how to empower them to indicate that a professional is needed for certain topics and under certain circumstances. Sponsored by the American Translators Association. Presenter(s): Caitilin Walsh, American Translators Association SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 111

114 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 Room 204, Room 206A, 469 College German and the Liberal Arts: Avenues for Integration and Advocacy This panel explores ways to effectively integrate liberal arts institutional missions and curricula into small German programs. Presenters offer three case studies that address the issue via curriculum revision, cross-disciplinary collaboration, implementing undergraduate research and publishing, and other High Impact Practices. Presenter(s): Juliane Schicker, Carleton College; Richard Apgar, Sewanee, The University of the South; Arne Koch, Colby College; Gregory Wolf, N Central College Sponsor: Small Undergraduate German Programs SIG Applicable Language: German Room 207B, 472 Language, Culture, and Jobs in the U.S. and APEC Are U.S. and international companies recruiting for language and culture skills? Join experts from the Joint National Committee for Languages, American Councils for International Education, the National Foreign Language Center, and Global Professional Search for the latest results of a six-nation survey of employers on their language requirements. Presenter(s): William Rivers, JNCL; Kirsten Baker, Global Professional Search; Richard Brecht, American Councils for International Education; Rebecca Damari, National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland SATURDAY 466 Tried and True: Classroom Management Strategies that Work The most engaging communicative language teaching techniques are ineffectual if classroom management procedures are not in place. This session presents a host of strategies designed to keep instruction in L2 moving forward so that teachers may build communicative competence in students in an engaging and well-maintained classroom environment. Presenter(s): Lori Crawford-Dixon, Alise Alexander, Aleida Gomez, and Katie Kraemer, University of Notre Dame Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Room 205A, 467 Which Road Do We Take? Which Experiences Count for WL Teacher Educators? Presenters discuss challenges that must become desiderata for tomorrow s teacher educators in resolving issues facing pre-service and beginning WL teacher education. Highlighted are: language preparedness, teaching performance skills, specific K-12 school settings, the cooperating teacher, and communicative classroom activities for levels I-V. Presenter(s): Paul Garcia, University of Kansas; Patricia Davis-Wiley; University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Kelly Moser, Mississippi State University; Todd Hernandez, Marquette University Room 205B, 468 Differentiating Instruction in the World Language Classroom This session will present ways to successfully differentiate learning through in-class and out-of-class academic and social experiences. These strategies can be modified and utilized at all levels and with most age groups. A sample student-directed project that promotes critical and creative thinking will be shared. Presenter(s): Lou Tolosa-Casadont, University of Georgia Room 206B, 470 Using Art for Contextual Understanding in AP Latin This presentation will focus on how the use of images can aid AP Latin students with translation by providing a contextual understanding. Attendees will see images that they can use and the questions they can ask to facilitate class discussion and help students with translation through the use of a visual image. Presenter(s): Amy Mullay, North Hunterdon High School Applicable Language: Latin Room 207A, 471 No Longer on the Sidelines: Planning for Integrated Listening Instruction This session shares a curricular project that positions listening at the center of the curriculum, from course goals through class activities and homework. The session highlights the impact of systematic listening instruction on student proficiency outcomes, and includes hands-on work with the resulting model to adapt it to attendees course goals. Presenter(s): Mandy Menke, Stephanie Anderson, Angela Carlson-Lombardi, and Sara Mack, University of Minnesota Room 207C, 473 AP World Languages and Cultures: Trends, Updates and Resources Participants will gain information about AP world language and culture courses and exams, including current trends and updates on program information. They will learn how to find and interpret AP statistics. They will discover how to access a variety of AP course and exam resources that can be used to support standards-based instruction. Presenter(s): Marcia Arndt and David Jahner, The College Board Room 207D, 474 Community-based Games and Simulations to Connect Learners with Communities Robust community-based simulations in the L2 classroom comprise an enhanced learner-centered experience. The panel will discuss their integration of learning technologies in real and imagined community settings. Pedagogical approaches, technology solutions, and assessment will be addressed via presentation and live demonstration and discussion. Presenter(s): Jeffrey Samuels, World Languages 360, Inc.; Kevin Gaugler, Marist College; Felix Kronenberg, Rhodes College Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 112 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

115 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM Room 208A, Room 209B, 478 Genre-based Writing in the Communicative Curriculum How do we help students see writing as an act of communication, and not merely a chance to demonstrate mastery of grammatical structures? This session presents a method for designing writing prompts that invite students (including heritage learners) to engage with authentic texts and participate in global language communities. Presenter(s): Kristen Turpin, Villanova University Room 211, 481 Inventions, Innovations, Connections: STEM and German Literature Emphasis on connecting and integrating STEM, German literature, and ethical questions in the sciences represented in literary texts. Kehlmann s Die Vermessung der Welt, Brecht s Leben des Galilei, and examples of climate fiction engage students in exploring the possibilities and limits of science and research and questions of accountability. Presenter(s): Gabriele Eichmanns and Erika Berroth, Southwestern University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 475 Community Building to Support a 90% Target Language Classroom How do we faithfully stay 90% in the target language? What motivates us? How can we measure English use? Come and experience strategies inspired by Restorative Justice Circles designed to create a positive environment specifically for 90% TL use. Engage with Monday-ready resources that will help you co-create a unique community plan with students! Presenter(s): Katharine Diaz, Clark Pleasant Middle School Room 208B, 476 Facilitating Deep Mathematical Thinking in Dual Language Immersion Join us for an interactive session to learn how deep mathematical thinking combined with highly engaging language instruction meets the demands of the Common Core Mathematics Standards through the Comprehensive Mathematics Instruction (CMI) framework. Presenter(s): Elizabeth Gallagher, Wasatch School District Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 Room 209A, 477 Deeper Learning with Detective Mysteries STEAM up your language classroom with traditional or contemporary detective mystery project-based learning. Whether you use Sherlock Holmes or Rosenheim Cops, project-based detective mystery scenarios in language learning allow students to develop deeper inquiry skills and language competencies, interacting with content in fun and meaningful ways. Presenter(s): Bettina Staudt, Jamestown High School Room 209C, 479 Thinking Outside the Page Thinking about ditching your textbook? Want to incorporate students interests and experiences into the curriculum? Participants will learn how to create thematic units without the support of a traditional textbook. Presenters will discuss how to design effective units and assessments, and share how they incorporate technology and authentic texts. Presenter(s): Alma Andrade and Meg Anderson- Johnston, University Prep Room 210, 480 Integrating Cultures and Pedagogies of Indigenous Peoples in Our Classrooms How can discussion about indigenous cultures, languages, and perspectives be integrated into the teaching of foreign languages? Elementary and high school curriculum documents are starting to require this in all subject areas. This question will be explored in light of recent work started in Canada and provide some concrete examples for classrooms. Presenter(s): Nicola Townend, University of Toronto Schools (UTS); James Steele, Harbord Collegiate Institute Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German Room 212, 482 Toward Cultural Literacy: Writing in the Intermediate German Classroom This session explores the use of writing, both creative and analytical, to foster the transition from intermediate to advanced proficiency. Presenters share a variety of project-based activities that leverage writing tasks to build cultural literacy and linguistic proficiency, and engage participants in creating materials for their own classroom. Presenter(s): Yevgenya Strakovsky, Stanford University; Maria Gallmeier, University of Tennessee; Margrit Verena Zinggeler, Eastern Michigan University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German Room 213, 483 Symbioses of Foreign Language and Media Literacy Education in the GFL Class This session provides three blended learning concepts, designed for different proficiency levels in the target language (German). It will provide a comprehensive 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 Applicable Language: German SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 113

116 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 Room 214, 484 Inspire (New) Language Programs Through Cultural Immersion Opportunities Global awareness and intercultural skills have become recognized as important. However, this doesn t always translate into more support for foreign languages. Experienced teachers show how they ve convinced reluctant schools to participate in international exchanges and how these have led to two new German programs in neighboring KY schools. Presenter(s): Natascha Lehner, German American Partnership Program; Heike Armbrust, Anne-Frank- Gymnasium Werne; Nicole Whitescarver, Greenwood High School Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Bass, Omni Nashville 485 ACTFL OPI Trainer Working Session ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 487 AAPPL Tasks: Models for Performance Assessments ACTFL s Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) is the perfect way to evaluate how well learners can apply communication strategies learned in classroom settings in different, yet still familiar, contexts. Attendees will examine the design of tasks in each mode of communication (Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational) and learn how language samples are rated. Presenter(s): Tony Smith and Camelot Marshall, ACTFL 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls B D, E46 Establishing a Comprehensive Language Lab in Your School This session will focus on establishing a comprehensive language lab in your high school using Mango Languages. You will learn how to incorporate this online language-learning program into a traditional classroom. Join us as we prepare our students to advance their language skills through both traditional and non-traditional methods. Sponsor: Mango Languages Presenter(s): Peggy Lucas, St. Paul High School 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls B D, E48 Building Proficiency and Community through Interpersonal Communication To build proficiency, students need to be speaking, much more than the 26 seconds research tells us that they get every day. The speaking tasks must involve meaningful communication that takes place between individuals that listen, respond and reflect on a given topic. We will take a look at the whys and the hows to engage your students in lively and fun interpersonal activities from the minute they walk into the classroom until the bell rings at the end of the period showcasing the abundant interpersonal activities found in EMC French and Spanish programs! Sponsor: EMC School Presenter(s): Michael Griffin, EMC School Applicable Language: French, Spanish SATURDAY ACTFL CAREER CAFÉ 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Career Café, Exhibit Halls B D, 486 Crafting an Attention-Getting Resume/CV for Postsecondary Teaching Positions Your resume or CV is the first impression you make. Come examine models for a range of positions and receive some feedback on your own draft. Presenter(s): Erin Kearney, University of New York at Buffalo 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls B D, E47 It s 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 Applicable Language: French, German, Italian, Spanish 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls B D, E49 Building a Successful Global Education Program Explore the many ways you can build or enhance a global education program in your school. From language immersion travel, to hosting foreign exchange students, to service learning work at home and abroad hear about successful existing programs and gain tips on implementing these ideas in your home community. Sponsor: EF Education First Presenter(s): Stephanie Davenport, EF Educational Tours, Christine Frazier, EF Educational Tours Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 114 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

117 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Workshop Room #5, Exhibit Halls B D, E50 Foreign Language Teaching in a Non-Target Language Environment Learn to use innovative digital technology and blended learning approaches to increase students language learning abilities through online communication and exchanges. In this session, a global internet company Wordoor, will share key insights on the adoption of mobile technology to enable student interactions with native speakers, facilitate language learning and examine how opening a door to the world can be both engaging and rewarding! Sponsor: WORDOOR Technology Co., Ltd. Presenter(s): Mishi Giber, WORDOOR Technology Co., Ltd. ACTFL LangEd HACKATHON 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls B D, 488 Can You Can-Do? Using the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements as a guide, discover the elements of an effective learning target that will guide unit and lesson planning. Participants will learn how to identify 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 of already developed model Can-Do Statements. Bring your own device! Presenter(s): Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell, Musicuentos; Thomas Sauer, LearningShifts 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville 489 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Research and Approaches to Instruction II The Double-edged Sword of Metonymy Through Pictures for Learning Idioms This presentation reports on how metonymy in pictures can both help and hinder language learners when learning the meaning of English idioms. Sixty-five university-level Japanese students were exposed to 27 English idioms in one of three picture conditions. Results showed that, while metonymy can be a useful mnemonic, it can also lead to overspecification. Presenter(s): Kris Ramonda, University of Birmingham Learner Perceptions of Target Language Use in the World Language Classroom An investigation into TL use. Fifteen weekly recordings of university FL classes were transcribed and coded for TL use and compared to learner perception survey data. Preliminary results found a wide diversity in learner perceptions of TL use with significant learner under- and over-estimations of instructor TL use. Presenter(s): Rachel Faerber-Ovaska and Jennifer Behney, Youngstown State University What Impact Does Learning Latin Have on Children s Cognitive Development? This paper will present research findings from a longitudinal study in the UK which investigates what impact learning Latin has on children s cognitive development. Of particular interest is what impact learning Latin has on literacy development and the cultivation of critical skills. Results to-date will be shared and trends will be analyzed. Presenter(s): Arlene Holmes Henderson, University of Oxford 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville 490 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Assessment and Feedback III An Analysis of Rehearsed versus Spontaneous Speech in English OPIcs Some examinees study for tests by rehearsing prepared speeches. However, doing so does not demonstrate oral proficiency. This paper reports the findings of a research study that compared rehearsed and spontaneous responses of English Oral Proficiency Interviews-Computer (OPIc) exams. Implications for test developers and teachers will be discussed. Presenter(s): Gwen Gates, Brigham Young University Beyond Language Skills: Developing a Measure of Professional Proficiency This paper describes the development of a professional skills assessment for the EHLS Program that prepares English-proficient U.S. citizens who are native speakers of critical languages to be effective communicators and candidates for federal jobs. The implications of incorporating this type of evaluation into programs will be discussed. Presenter(s): Jennifer Renn and DeAnna Coon, Center for Applied Linguistics; Kevin Gormley, Defense Language and National Security Education Office Exploring Washback of the IPA in an Intensive Summer Language Program This presentation is for those interested in implementing ACTFL s Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA). The presenter will share findings from a study on washback related to the IPA in a postsecondary intensive summer language program. The implications for foreign language teacher professional development will be discussed. Presenter(s): Jason Martel, Middlebury Institute of International Studies Explore How You and Your Students Can Actively Participate in Lead With Languages The Lead With Languages campaign is sparking renewed public interest in building our nation s language capacity. Learn how you and your students can play an active role in promoting language learning! SATURDAY Don t Miss the TOY Talks TOY Talks feature previous ACTFL National Language Teachers of the Year sharing topics in a quick-paced, entertaining TED Talk format. Held for three sessions on Saturday, November 18 in the Davidson Ballroom, Salon B,. Plenary IV Session, Saturday, November 18, 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m., Davidson Ballroom Salon B, Visit the Exhibit Hall The ACTFL World Languages Expo is located in Exhibit Halls B D of the. The Expo is open Friday, 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Visit our more than 200 exhibitors offering information on the latest education products, services, and technologies for language education. ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 115

118 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 SATURDAY 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon B, 491 ACTFL TOY Talks II Join the ACTFL National Language Teachers of the Year as they present TOY Talks, which are patterned after the famous TED Talks. You do not want to miss these exciting presentations. Let s Talk About the Dark Side Bringing Liberty and Justice for All Students Does your lesson content sound like a travelogue year after year? Are we missing opportunities to engage our students in deeper topics? World language classrooms provide a unique opportunity to examine human and environmental issues. Explore one teacher s journey in bringing social justice issues to the center of the lesson and how it connected students hearts and minds in becoming change agents. Presenter(s): Yo Azama, North Salinas High School Finding the Sweet Spot in Language Teaching for You and Your Teaching! Proficiency is everyone s target. But where is the sweet spot? Discover the balance between increasing student confidence while encouraging risk-taking. When you find the sweet spot you can help your students to move forward and not burn out. Presenter(s): Clarissa Adams Fletcher, Dunwoody High School Placemaking, Storytelling, and the Struggle for Human Relevance Language teachers are preparing students for successful futures in a world of automation and outsourcing. The presenter will investigate and unpack the Storytelling and Placemaking skills that people do better than machines and that can t be delegated to people in other countries. Let s be human and start making meaning together. Presenter(s): Noah Geisel, University of Colorado Denver 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville 492 State of the Art of the Italian Language in the Midwest Beyond the AP Italian Exam The session will stir reflection and spark a debate on why the dramatic increase in AP-Italian exams has not produced a similar growth in college/university enrollments, on the role of the Italian language today, on the opportunities offered to Italian graduates, and on how the very positive trend in the numbers of AP-Italian candidates can bring about an increase in Italian minors/majors. Presenter(s): Sandro Corso, Italian Consulate General of Chicago; Maria Fusco, Italian Embassy in Washington; Daniel Stabile, National Council for The Promotion of Italian Language in American Schools Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville 493 Three Cinematic Views on La condizione della donna Giuseppe Gaudino s Per amor vostro drama (2016) addresses a mother s struggle to feel some kind of independence from her family. The paper will discuss this problematic situation in light of two other, earlier works: Vittorio De Sica s A Brief Vacation (1973) and Maurizio Nichetti s Icicle Thief (1989). Presenter(s): Salvatore Bancheri, University of Toronto Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville 494 Just in Time Teaching: Teaching and Learning Japanese for a Digital Age Just-in-Time Teaching (JITT) is a strategy designed to foster active learning in your classroom. Students are given web-based assignments to prepare for lessons, and the teacher uses the student work just-in-time to adjust the lesson to suit student needs. Various ideas for the web-based assignments and implementation methods will be shared. Presenter(s): Noriko Gonzales, South Kitsap School District; Yasu-Hiko Tohsaku, University of California Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville 495 5Cs in Project Design: Learning Culture Through Business Case Projects How to design a project to use the target language as a direct resource to maximize cultural learning? This session will discuss the theoretical background of Project-based instruction as an extension of Content-based instruction and its application as business case projects by doing the 5Cs for intermediate and advanced levels in Japanese. Presenter(s): Noriko Takeda, Emory University; Tomoko Takami, University of Pennsylvania Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Music Row 1, Omni Nashville 496 Harnessing Arabic Literacy Skills with a Leveled-Reading Intervention This session shares the development of Arabic language learners reading skills and their motivation to read as a result of being introduced to an innovative leveled-reading intervention program. The findings of a study of Arabic curriculum recommendations at the national level will be discussed. Presenter(s): Mahbuba Hammad, California State University, San Bernardino Applicable Language: Arabic 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Music Row 2, Omni Nashville 497 Using Films in Language Classrooms: Four Tech Tools for Four-Step Instruction Presenters will showcase lesson planning with supporting tech tools for the study of films in the language classroom. Based on pedagogical principles, this four-step planning model relies on four tech tools: preparing with word clouds, decoding with videonot.es, learning with Piktochart, and assessing with Kaizena. Examples in French and Japanese. Presenter(s): Noelle Rouxel-Cubberly, Isabelle Kaplan Center for Languages and Cultures Bennington College; Ikuko Yoshida, Bennington College Sponsor: Film (Cinema) SIG Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 116 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

119 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 101A, 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 101D, 501 Stay on Target Language from Day One This four part presentation includes: why classroom instruction should stay in the target language 90%+, how to distinguish language acquisition, what effective teaching strategies make the content comprehensible to learners, and a classroom demonstration to show how beginner level learners interact in the target language. Presenter(s): Ying Zhang, Montgomery Bell Academy Sponsor: CLASS Applicable Language: Chinese 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 102B, 504 Politics in Class? Teaching American Civics Through Cultural Comparisons This session will examine the role of foreign language classrooms in developing learners awareness and understanding of the American and other political systems. The focus will be on cultural comparisons as a means of exploring civics in a diverse high school or university classroom. Presenter(s): Vera Shapirshteyn and Heather Howard, Stanford University Applicable Language: French 498 Collaborative Workstations in the World Language Classroom This workshop-style session provides teachers with strategies for implementing workstations in the world language classroom immediately. Teachers will receive sample workstations, management tools, and ACTFL-aligned rubrics. Combining experiential learning with explanation, this session will help teachers feel the thrill of a student-led classroom. Presenter(s): Joseph Pearson, Guajome Park Academy Charter Sponsor: Language Learning for Children SIG 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 101B, 499 Moving Beyond Cultural Facts: From Teaching Culture to Teaching for ICC In this session, presenters will use current research and examples from successful K-12 initiatives to help teachers move beyond teaching cultural factoids towards teaching and assessing for intercultural competence. Participants will also explore how this can be accomplished in the target language beginning at the novice level. Presenter(s): Sarah Lindstrom and Dorie Perugini, Glastonbury Public Schools Sponsor: Teaching and Learning of Culture SIG 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 101C, 500 CLASS Forum: Importance and Benefits of Learning Chinese with K-20 STEMM A core mission of NCLCC (a collaboration of CLASS, CSAUS, NCACLS, facilitated by NEALRC) is to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of learning Chinese in the American education system. This Forum focuses on the promising career opportunities and multiple benefits of learning Chinese in the context of STEMM curriculum. Presenter(s): Yu-Lan Lin and Lucy Lee, CLASS; Galal Walker, NEALRC; Lorna Xing, CSAUS; Steve Chang, NCACLS Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 101E, 502 Effective Student-centered Learning Activities for HS Chinese Classrooms In this session, the presenters will share their student-centered learning activities and how they create a learning environment for their students to speak and retain the target language from day one. The presenters will also guide participants in finding and using authentic resources to fit well at multiple proficiency levels. Presenter(s): Yihong Wei; Yifang Chang, Lane Tech High School Sponsor: CLASS Applicable Language: Chinese 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 102A, 503 The Place of French Heritage Language Classes in the Public School System Participants will learn about curricular developments focused on making heritage classes overlap with other core school requirements (portfolios, AP preparation and examination), how to wield Department of Education institutional tools like the Department of Education s Seal of Biliteracy, and how heritage classes can directly feed into college and career readiness. Presenter(s): Mathilde Landier, French Heritage Language Program; Jane Ross, New York University Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Language of Presentation: French Applicable Language: French 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 103A, 505 Learn Chinese in China: Perceptions, Conflicts, and Experience Learning Chinese Through Cross-cultural Peer Scaffolding This study used sociocultural learning concepts to examine peer scaffolding between Chinese international students and Chinese language learners on four topics: seasonal activities, dining, campus life and dating. Data included recorded discussion, writing samples, and interviews. Findings discuss the benefits and limitations of peer scaffolding. Presenter(s): Kaishan Kong, University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire Students Perceptions of an Internship Experience in China: A Pilot Study This small-scale study reports on American students perception of the effect of their internship in a study abroad program on their development of Chinese language proficiency, intercultural competence, and professional knowledge. The implications for the design of both domestic programs and programs abroad are discussed. Presenter(s): Yunjuan He, University of North Georgia; Xizhen Qin, University of South Florida Solving Conflicts in Peer Interaction: American Students in China Based on the conversational data collected from 19 American students and 19 Chinese roommates, this presentation identifies the types of conflicts that emerged in these peer interactions and the strategies used to resolve them. Two strategies were particularly salient: 1) making personal differences cultural, and 2) using ambiguous language. Presenter(s): Wenhao Diao, Xin He and Yi Wang, University of Arizona Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 117

120 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 SATURDAY 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 103B, 506 Knowledge Base of CFL Teachers: Language, Cognitive, and Affective Factors Educational research has shown that much can be learned about the nature of language instruction and teacher development through the study of classroom practices and teacher perceptions. This session examines various aspects of the knowledge base for Chinese teacher development, from language to cognition to affective dimensions. Presenter(s): Jennifer Lichia Liu, Harvard University; Hong Gang Jin, University of Macau; Fangyuan Yuan, U.S. Naval Academy Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 103C, 507 Curriculum Design: Character Course, Form-based Instruction and Business Chinese Designing an Effective Chinese Character Course for CFL Beginners This study proposes a Chinese character study course focusing on introducing the common basic components with the aid of Smith College s online Character Literacy Project to relieve learners burden in learning characters and further increase learners motivation by exploring their rich semantic and cultural information. Presenter(s): Shuhui Su, Grove City College Chinese L2 Teachers Use of Form-focused Instruction in the Classroom This descriptive observational study is a replication of the research of Simard and Jean (2011) on ESL teachers use of form-focused instruction (FFI). By using the Intervention-on-form(s) Observation Scheme, this study explores the FFI interventions used by four Chinese-asa-second-language teachers to draw their students attention to form. Presenter(s): Caolimeng Wuxiha, University of Iowa A Curriculum Design for Business Chinese This presentation presents a curriculum design for a third-year Business Chinese course including syllabus writing, semester activities designing and sample lesson demonstrations. Concrete in-class and out-of-class communicative design examples such as task portfolio, promotion plan project, essay writing, and helpful websites will be discussed. Presenter(s): Jun Wang, University of Wisconsin-Madison Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 104A, 508 Rethinking Writing Instruction in the Lower-level French Classroom This session focuses on how genre-based writing instruction facilitates integration of interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communication in the lower-level language classroom. Presenters share sample activities and findings from a 2017 study of instructor and learner perspectives on writing in French. Presenter(s): Lauren Goodspeed and Heather Willis, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Kate Paesani, University of Minnesota Applicable Language: French 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 104B, 509 Blooming Language: Asking Questions that Inspire Higher Order Thinking Like a toddler taking his first steps, our language students amaze us with their first independent utterances in the classroom. We must ensure that they continue to develop and grow into walkers, then runners. It starts with goals! In this session we will use Bloom s Taxonomy to develop realistic goals for questioning techniques at all levels. Presenter(s): Carrie Toth, Salem Community High School 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 104C, 510 Building and Measuring Teacher Effectiveness Using the TELL Framework The TELL framework proposes seven domains for building world language teacher professional competence. This presentation examines pre/post survey results of more than 300 educators who participated in professional learning programs to enhance their practice in four of the seven domains and the progress they made along the learning continua. Presenter(s): Duarte Silva, California World Language Project; Sally Mearns, Stanford World Language Project; Amado Padilla, Stanford University 2017 ACTFL NATIONAL LANGUAGE TEACHER OF THE YEAR 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 104D, 511 Oh, the Places You ll Go When You Empower Your Students! Language advocacy begins in the classroom. This session given by the 2017 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year will explore ways in which we can strengthen our programs across ALL languages by being more visible, keeping students motivated, engaging school communities and beyond in meaningful ways, and modeling better risk-taking by being better risk takers ourselves. Sample learning strategies, activities, and assessments will be presented that can apply to any language, any level. Presenter(s): Katrina Griffin, 2017 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 104E, 512 Get Your Life Back: The Feedback Loop in Less Time! Increase the effectiveness of assessment feedback by utilizing peer editing for timely understanding of weaknesses. The feedback loop teaches students to take control of improvement, to be analytical writers, and cuts the teacher s grading time in half. This session is suitable for any teacher in any language who is hoping to get their life back. Presenter(s): Carolyn Swaney, University of Nebraska, Kearney; Andrea Ford, Westview High School; Chris Jochum, Fort Hays State University 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 105AB, 513 Matching Purpose to Text to Develop Interpretive Communication Develop learners confidence and competence in reading and interpreting informational and literary texts. Match learners language level to the selection of appropriate tasks and texts based on the reading purpose. Learn strategies to strengthen learners abilities to understand, interpret, and analyze created, semi-authentic, and authentic texts. Presenter(s): Paul Sandrock, ACTFL; Donna Clementi, Lawrence University Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 118 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

121 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 106A, 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 108, 517 Fostering a Classroom Culture of Thinking How does the classroom become a Culture of Thinking rather than just a classroom of getting stuff done? This session will introduce classroom thinking routines using the Visible Thinking approach to boost student learning and engagement in the classroom, motivating students to explore ideas rather than memorize content. Presenter(s): Chris Fazenbaker, American International School Johannesburg 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 202A, 520 What Can Kindergarten Teach Us: Interactive Read Alouds in the WL Classroom Interactive Read Alouds are used in elementary first-language classrooms as a way to model language, build vocabulary, reinforce comprehension, and bring literature to life. Learn how to go back in time in your classroom and make authentic texts accessible with this dynamic, research-based approach. Presenter(s): Richard Madel, Colonial School District Audience Level: Pre-K Grade Social Justice and Cultural Perspectives at the Novice Level Incorporating themes of social justice and cultural perspectives is not just for higher proficiency classrooms. This session provides examples of novice level vocabulary as the anchor for exploring cultural perspectives and social justice. Teachers will walk away with specific activities that can easily be incorporated into any novice level class. Presenter(s): Anne Walsh, Glenbrook South High School Applicable Language: Spanish 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 106C, 515 Sí Se Puede Navigating Projectbased Learning in Level 1 Spanish Classes This session will peel back the layers and fears regarding implementing PBL in the lower levels, focusing on how to synergistically combine the practices and principles of project-based learning to promote acquisition and proficiency. Teachers will receive units, materials, and guideposts to help leverage technology skills for language learning. Presenter(s): Alicia Quintero, Walter Payton College Prep Applicable Language: Spanish 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 107AB, 516 Sin fronteras: Bringing U.S. Spanish into the Classroom Using commercials, websites, and other local resources, the presenters will discuss how to find and evaluate materials to integrate U.S. Spanish in their classes. They will then present lessons focusing on border areas and other metropolitan areas in the U.S. Participants will then design original lessons for a commercial and a community event. Presenter(s): Marda Rose, Bishop s School/SDSU; Natalie Kinsey, IUPUI; Fernanda Vega, San Diego State University; Erin Lavin, University of Michigan Applicable Language: Spanish 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 201A, 518 Promoting Oral Proficiency Through Social Justice Themes in Grades 6-16 On this interactive panel, educators will show how to enhance oral proficiency skills with social justice content in classes ranging from grades Specifically, panelists will discuss materials, strategies, and tools that help students both critique stereotypes and challenge human rights issues while developing their oral abilities. Presenter(s): Begona Caballero-Garcia, Wofford College; Katie Haney, Union County High School; Anneke Oppewal, Gravelly Hill Middle School; Jennifer Wooten, University of Florida 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 201B, 519 Breaking Down Classroom Walls Through Community Engagement Activities In today s Spanish language classroom, students and teachers are seeking more engagement with local communities. Participants in this session will come away with an understanding of how to incorporate and implement community-based language activities in intensive elementary and intermediate courses, in both domestic and international contexts. Presenter(s): Lisa Merschel, Joan Munne, and Liliana Paredes, Duke University Applicable Language: Spanish 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 202B, 521 Best of CSCTFL: Thematic Teaching AP Style How do we prepare students for the AP exam without just teaching to the test? This session will focus on units and projects designed to support preparation for each of the six Advanced Placement themes while at the same time engaging and motivating learners. The presenter will share ideas for all four areas of language development: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Presenter(s): Rebecca Wiehe, Hudson High School/ Hudson City Schools Feeling Creative? Exercise Your Right Brain and Have Some Fun! Express your creativity on the Adult Coloring Panels located in the Exhibit Hall Lobby on Level 3 of the. 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. SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 119

122 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 202C, 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 204, 525 Prospective Teachers Teach and Receive Feedback in a Mixed-reality Setting Feedback on teaching has been shown to benefit Prospective Teachers (PTs). But what type, when, and who provides the feedback? The presenters share their experience using a mixed-reality environment to provide constructive feedback. Data revealed that PTs modified the lesson, valued, took advantage, and derived confidence from feedback. Presenter(s): Martha Castaneda, Miami University; Angela Gardner, Ross Local School District 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 206A, 528 Cross-Level Curricular Initiatives: Beyond the Language vs. Content Divide This session will report on an initiative to attract students beyond their language requirement, increase student involvement in cultural activities, and provide opportunities for students and instructors in lower and upper division courses to interact and collaborate through a cross-level project built around the local Luso-Hispanic film festival. Presenter(s): Roberto Rey Agudo, Dartmouth College Applicable Language: Spanish SATURDAY 522 Think-Pair-Share: Mindfulness in the World Language Classroom (K-8) In this interactive session, the presenters will demonstrate how mindfulness takes into account the students inclination to inquire, build meaning, reflect their own learning, and make use of their learning. Participants will gain practical skills and strategies to create and implement mindfulness in their own classroom. Presenter(s): Kuangchi Lee, Angela Sanchez, and Yao Xiong, Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 203A, 523 Engaging At-Risk Students in the World Language Classroom At-risk students are often left behind when it comes to learning a world language. Faced with differentiated learning and common core standards, these kids don t stand a chance! This workshop will provide the tools a teacher needs to help these (and all) students become engaged learners. This is an interactive session. Handouts are available. Presenter(s): Maria Villadoniga; Gale Jones, Duncan Fletcher High School 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 203B, 524 A Ten-year Retrospective Look at Evaluations of STARTALK Programs STARTALK, an NSA-funded initiative to increase the number of U.S. citizens learning and teaching critical-need foreign languages, has just completed its tenth year of providing K-16 summer language programs. This presentation is a ten-year retrospective analysis of the stakeholders evaluations of STARTALK programs. Presenter(s): John Chi and Anne Donovan, Center for Applied Linguistics; Nicole Rumeau, National Foreign Language Center 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 205A, 526 Making the Shift to Standards Referenced Grading (SRG) This presentation will outline the steps taken in a large, urban district to adopt standards-referenced grading. Benefits of SRG such as equity, heritage language program growth, improved feedback, and program advocacy will be highlighted. Participants will reflect on ways to bring these benefits into their own classroom, building, or district. Presenter(s): Mindy Euken Cadenillas, Des Moines Public Schools 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 205B, 527 Meaningful Communities: Novicelevel Authenticity and Sustained Inquiry ACTFL s Communities Standard stresses connecting learners with communities. But how can beginning learners, with limited functional communicative capacity, pursue meaningful inquiry that makes a difference in the communities they engage with? Learn strategies for supporting authenticity of purpose and sustained inquiry at the Novice level. Presenter(s): Stephen Tschudi, University of Hawaii- Center for Language & Technology 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 206B, 529 The Key to a Successful Blended Learning Program in World Languages As world language educators look for the most effective ways to integrate technology in an engaging and personalized way, Blended Learning has caught the eye of administrators and teachers alike. This session showcases the process and key to effective implementation of a Blended Learning Program that celebrates the success of teachers and students. Presenter(s): Rocio Morrison, Henry County Schools; Pamela Brown, Stockbridge High School; Steven Saffels, Union Grove High School; Glenda Torres, Woodland High School 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 207A, 530 Enthusiastic Engagement Through Collaboration and Movement In this energizing session, participants will experience a variety of collaborative and kinesthetic activities that will allow them to design their instruction to personalize student learning. These hands-on activities will enhance the instructional design of any curriculum and will lead students through movement and collaboration to proficiency. Presenter(s): Jodie Hogan, Anne Arundel Community College; Kimberly Spence, Old Mill High School Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 120 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

123 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 207B, 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 208A, 534 Engage Students in the Target Language High levels of student engagement contribute to increased language acquisition and boost program enrollment. Participants experience engagement strategies that make learning communicative and motivating while also purposeful. The presenter will demonstrate research-informed practices that encourage active participation and bring language to life. Presenter(s): Barbara Mondloch, Franklin Pierce Schools 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 209B, 537 Promoting Language Acquisition Through Literacy in the Classroom What literacy strategies can teachers use to promote language acquisition? In this session, participants will experience a sampling of CI-friendly literacy strategies and become equipped with ideas to support their students developing literacy skills. Presenter(s): Karina Magee and Margaret Corral Greely, Middle School/MSAD # Building Teacher Leaders: Research, Reflection, and Practices to Lead Change This session will inspire educators to become leaders in our profession and recognize their voices make a difference. We will address three ways to empower teacher leaders in their districts using research to grow as learners, engaging in collegial dialogues to improve practices, and understanding that sharing is a moral imperative to create change. Presenter(s): Michelle Olah, Seminole County Public Schools; Lea Graner Kennedy, Stonington Public Schools; Greta Lundgaard, Independent Consultant; Ryan Smith, Washoe County School District 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 207C, 532 Encouraging Meaningful Discourse CI in the WL Classroom In this session, teachers will examine Dr. Krashen s Comprehensible Input (CI) hypothesis and its relevance to standards-based outcomes and proficiency goals. Teachers will grasp the what and why of CI in order to stimulate meaningful discourse in the world language classroom and ultimately inspire proficiency gains. Presenter(s): Michelle Kindt, Hershey High School 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 207D, 533 Infinite Language: Using Digital Games for Cross-Curricular Learning Cultivating meaningful language learning within cross-curricular contexts and approaches to learning is a complex undertaking. In this session, participants will explore, evaluate, and experience digital games that facilitate the examination of connections across disciplines while maintaining the high-level standards of the language classroom. Presenter(s): Stephanie Knight, Center for Applied Second Language Studies; Christopher Daradics, CASLS, University of Oregon 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 208B, 535 Going Beyond the Classroom: Promoting Language Learning with Hybrid Classes This session presents different models of hybrid courses, the latest research, and practical ideas for their implementation. In an interactive component of this session, presenters and participants will share experiences and ideas for effective hybrid instruction. Attendees will also engage in creating activities and discussing best practice strategies. Presenter(s): Amy Bustin and Alan Febraio Parma, Florida State University; Christine Weissglass, Princeton Day School 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 209A, 536 Stimulating Presentational and Interpersonal Speaking Among Online Learners The presenters will demonstrate several online tools that facilitate presentational and interpersonal speaking. The tools shown in this session may be used in both traditional and online language classes. In addition, the majority of the tools and applications that will be demonstrated are open educational resources that are not language specific. Presenter(s): Edris Brannen, Kelly Frances Davidson, and Victoria Russell, Valdosta State University 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 209C, 538 Getting Your Students to Experience It! Staying in the Target Language Staying in the Target Language: Do you want your students to Experience it? It all starts with the teacher. Take home tools to help keep you AND your students in the target language. All levels of language learners can Experience it! Give students (and yourself) the gift of communication. Presenter(s): Nella Spurlin, TFLA; Amy Anderton, Dallas Independent School District 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 210, 539 Musical Journey with the Newest Hits from DACHL Every year, many beautiful songs are produced in German-speaking countries in Europe. In this session, the presenters will demonstrate how a range of recent songs can be effectively used in German classes at various levels to teach culture, grammar, and vocabulary, and to practice reading, listening comprehension, writing, and speaking. Presenter(s): Mohamed Esa, McDaniel College; Douglas Philipp, Cheyenne Mountain High School Sponsor: AATG Language of Presentation: German Applicable Language: German SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 121

124 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 211, 540 Teaching Perspectives: Intercultural Development at All Levels Instructors find it easy to incorporate products and practices of the target culture, but more challenging to incorporate a component to elicit student recognition of the underlying cultural perspectives. In this presentation, German instructors will present examples of Perspectives components for novice, intermediate and advanced levels. Presenter(s): Deborah Page, University of Cincinnati; Christina Frei and Margaret Strair, University of Pennsylvania Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 214, 543 Teaching Multimodal Narratives for Foreign Language Learning Three multimodal analyses of genres used in German FL instruction (a children s story, a graphic novel, and a digital game) show how non-linguistic semiotic modes (visual, aural, etc.) can support, enhance, or contradict word meanings in texts. Presenters offer strategies for teaching multimodal texts and describe how L2 learners process such meanings. Presenter(s): Cori Crane and John Benjamin, University of Texas at Austin; Kristina Schoen, University of Texas Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 11:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls B D, E51 The French Media Connection Bring the latest Francophone video clips, music, stand-up comedians, movies, and other media-based literary sources to your lesson. This session will highlight different techniques and lesson plans, based on the world of entertainment, that will stimulate your students proficiency in French, as well as engage their curious minds. Sponsor: Breaking the Barrier, Inc. Presenter(s): Rebecca Stanton, Groton School Applicable Language: French SATURDAY 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 212, 541 AATG National German Exam: Strategies for Success For more than 50 years, students have taken the National German Exam. In 2012, the exam was revised to focus on multiliteracy competence and critical thinking skills as well as linguistic and cultural knowledge. This session highlights the test s revised framework; attendees will learn how to prepare students for the exam and apply diagnostic feedback. Presenter(s): Cynthia Chalupa, West Virginia University; Johanna Watzinger-Tharp, University of Utah Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 213, 542 A Learner-centered Approach to Make Effective Use of Authentic Resources The presentation shows how to enhance interlanguage and intercultural competence using authentic texts and audio materials from German heritage speakers, provides ideas to improve listening and reading comprehension skills, and gives insight into the meaning of German heritage for today s Texas population. Hands on teaching materials included. Presenter(s): Ute Hoefel and Barbara Olbricht, German Institut for the Southwest Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 544 Hosting ACTFL Tester Trainings and Proficiency Workshops at Your School Learn how to schedule and host your own on-site OPI, Modified OPI (MOPI), AAPPL training or other proficiency-based workshop such as the Writing Guidelines Familiarization. Understand the different options along with pricing and scheduling information. Speak directly with a member of our training team to help you identify the workshops that meet your institution s needs. Presenter(s): Rula Malky and Deise Nassinhack, ACTFL ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE MINI-BYTE 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls B D, 545 Recap it! Capture Spoken Samples on the FLY Build a class and community of your learners through Recap. This web-based application allows students to film themselves answering questions or presenting information. Easy, built-in self-assessments and teacher feedback. Presenter(s): Linda Zins-Adams, Archbishop Moeller High School 11:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls B D, E52 STARTALK Grant Funding and Your Community Learn how STARTALK can benefit your community and how to apply for STARTALK grants funding! STARTALK is a federally funded grant program that supports summer K-12 language programs and teacher development. Our workshop will introduce you to the STARTALK program, give you guidance on how to begin the proposal writing process, share tips of successful proposals, and introduce you to free education resources. Sponsor: National Foreign Language Center and STARTALK Presenter(s): Matthew Coss and Natalie Corbin, University of Maryland Applicable Language: Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 122 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

125 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 11:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls B D, E54 Reaching All Students in the Spanish Classroom This session demonstrates strategies and resources to reach all students in the Spanish classroom. Participants will see demonstrations of and take part in activities using music, art, authentic resources, interpersonal communication, and much more. Join us for fun and many new ideas to take back to your classroom. Sponsor: Pearson Presenter(s): Richard Sayers and Lucy Amarillo, Pearson Applicable Language: Spanish 11:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Workshop Room #5, Exhibit Halls B D, E55 High-Leverage Practices in Blended Language Teaching In this session, we will discuss how technology facilitates the incorporation of high-leverage teaching practices that are common in many blended language courses, by taking advantage of the combination of Conline and face-to-face components. We will focus primarily on the three core practices of interaction, formative assessment and feedback. Sponsor: Cengage Learning Presenter(s): Fernando Rubio, University of Utah Applicable Language: Spanish ACTFL LangEd HACKATHON 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls B D, 546 It All Starts with Proficiency The purpose of this session is to help participants envision how they can use the principles of proficiency to enhance the efficacy of the teaching and learning in their current programs despite structural barriers that they may face. Participants will set realistic goals for language learning and curricular change. They will explain the rationale for emphasizing function and text type in the articulation of an incrementally graduated curriculum. They will brainstorm in small groups and prepare to implement at least one idea generated during the session. Bring your own device! Presenter(s): Eric Kartchner, Georgia Southern University 12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Cumberland 1 & 2, Omni Nashville 547 Korea Foundation Luncheon for the ACTFL Korean SIG 12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Cumberland 3 & 4, Omni Nashville 548 AATG Chapter Presidents Assembly 12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A1, 549 Embassy of France Luncheon The Embassy of France is delighted to host this luncheon each year for teachers of French. This is the perfect opportunity to network with your fellow French 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 prizes (professional training trips abroad, magazine subscriptions, educational materials, etc.). You will leave with a teacher s goody bag filled with a number of resources for your French class. Conducted in French. Admission by ticket only. NOTE: No tickets will be sold onsite in Nashville. 12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3, 550 AATJ Awards Luncheon Luncheon and presentation of 2017 AATJ Teacher Awards. No tickets will be sold onsite in Nashville. 12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Davidson Ballroom C, 551 Embassy of Spain Luncheon A not-to-be-missed favorite for Spanish teachers! This luncheon will highlight the culture of Spain and will be conducted in Spanish. Information about full program scholarships, institutes, and services available to teachers of Spanish, the business community and the general public through the Embassy will be presented. Luncheon attendees will be entered into a drawing for some scholarships to be awarded during the luncheon. Admission by ticket only. NOTE: No tickets will be sold onsite in Nashville. 12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Legends Ballroom D, Omni Nashville 552 CLASS Luncheon This luncheon is an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues in the field and other fellow CLASS members personally and professionally. Please also join CLASS to celebrate its 30th Anniversary. This is a special event not to be missed! Admission by ticket only. Visit for details. ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE MINI-BYTE 1:15 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls B D, 553 Chat in a Snap Come see how to incorporate Snapchat into your classes safely and seamlessly with examples and activity layouts. Teachers and students work together to create and recycle engaging, personalized materials and activities. Standards 5.1 and 5.2 never had it so good! Presenter(s): Meredith White, Gwinnett County Schools ACTFL CAREER CAFÉ 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Career Café, Exhibit Halls B D, 554 Launching a Successful Job Search Locating Opportunities and Interpreting Job Announcements Where should you look to find a satisfying position? Come learn about the major outlets through which language education positions, both academic and non-academic, are shared so that you can launch a successful job search. Presenter(s): Greta Lundgaard, Independent Consultant SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 123

126 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 SATURDAY ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 555 Using Conversation Builder for Practice and Assessment in Any Language Get hands-on experience using ACTFL s new Conversation Builder web tool to create interpersonal tasks for learners to practice conversation strategies (see aapplcb.actfl.org). Design, record, compress and publish your tasks. Then assign tasks to your students and provide written or oral feedback. Attendees with iphone or ipads should consider downloading the free app Compress. Presenter(s): Tony Smith and James Monk, ACTFL 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls B D, E56 Ritmos: Beginning Spanish Language and Culture Ritmos is a beginning college Spanish text that strongly promotes cultural learning while building strong oral proficiency. If you want better listening and speaking skills, stronger integration of technology and useful cultural content in your beginning Spanish sequence, Ritmos is an excellent choice. Come find out more at our session! Sponsor: Evia Learning Inc. Presenter(s): Lee Forester, Dept of Modern & Classical Langs Applicable Language: Spanish 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls B D, E57 30 Engaging Activities for Supplemental Readers Supplemental Readers - How and why to incorporate them into your classroom. I will present choices for using readers and explore 30 activities - 10 before you read, 10 while you are reading and 10 after you read. They can be used for any language, all ages and levels. Sponsor: World of Reading, Ltd. Presenter(s): Cindy Tracy, World of Reading, Ltd. Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese, ESL/ESOL/ELL/ EFL, French, German, Italian, Spanish 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls B D, E58 Comme On Dit, New Collegiate French Language Textbook Co-authors of a new two-year French language method demonstrate how they use authentic discourse as the organizing principle for the presentation of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, and how they engage students in all stages of the acquisitional process through an inductive methodology centered around guided observation and rule discovery. Sponsor: Georgetown University Press Presenter(s): Claude Grangier, University of Chicago, Nadine O Connor Di Vito, University of Chicago Applicable Language: French 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls B D, E59 Igniting the Spark: Creative Presentational Communication Across Cultures Let students creativity shine as they share what they have learned through interacting with authentic texts - print and audiovisual. Come explore resources and strategies that build students presentational skills while making connections and comparisons across cultures. Activities that span Novice High to Intermediate Mid will be shared. Sponsor: Wayside Publishing Presenter(s): Lindsey Colling, Wayside Publishing 1:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. Workshop Room #5, Exhibit Halls B D, E60 Enhancing French Students Comprehension of Language & Culture This session reviews Textures, a new, innovative French-language textbook that integrates the four language skills-listening, reading, writing, and speaking-to provide students with the interpretive tools necessary for literary and cultural studies. Attendees will learn techniques that prepare students to express themselves accurately in a variety of real-world contexts. Sponsor: Yale University Press Presenter(s): Elizabeth Berglund Hall, University of Virginia, Mark Hall, Collegiate School, Anne Theobald, Hillsdale College, James Pfrehm, Ithaca College Applicable Language: French Submit a Proposal for ACTFL 2018 Visit the ACTFL website ( to submit a proposal for a session at the 2018 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, November 16 18, Deadline is January 12, Do You Know About the ACTFL Collab Zone? The ACTFL Collab Zone features demonstrations of the ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency (AAPPL), and Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) assessment tools and provides opportunities for collaborative discussions on which ACTFL assessment is right for your purpose, what they are and what they assess, how AAPPL can improve your classroom assessments, how ACTFL assessments can help you improve your feedback to your students, and how your learners can practice interpersonal conversations. Bring your mobile devices and come learn all about the AAPPL Conversation Builder App. In the World Languages Expo, Exhibit Halls B D,. Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 124 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

127 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls B D, RT4 ACTFL Roundtable Presentations IV 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: William Anderson, Massapequa School District RT4-01 Can-Do Statements and Specifications Grading in the Language Classroom Do students grades reflect their competence and how well they achieved the outcomes of the class? Or do traditional grades sometimes award work that does not necessarily meet standards? In this roundtable presentation, I will present the basic guidelines for specifications grading and show how specs connect to and indeed measure Can-Do statements. Presenter(s): Nicole Coleman, Wayne State University RT4-02 How Relevant is Kindness in a Language Class? Based on a one-semester-long study of four classes of German college students, this presentation explores the value students place on the personal attribute of kindness as they engage in language learning. Relevant class behaviors, marked by kindness on the one hand and a lack of empathy and rudeness on the other hand, will be discussed. Presenter(s): Jana Martin, University of Wisconsin Madison RT4-03 Integrating Intercultural Competence in the World Language Classroom Intercultural competence (ICC) is an essential element of global competence and further investigation is needed on how it can be integrated into planning and instruction, measured in students, and assessed by teachers. This roundtable explores ICC theory, models of its design, integration approaches, and measuring its impact in the classroom. Presenter(s): Rebecca Fox and Kelley Webb, George Mason University ACTFL Membership Monthly Member Orientation Webinar RT4-04 Technophobia and Online Course Development Practitioner Reflection There is an ever greater need for online courses for less commonly taught languages (LCTL). LCTL instructors face the obstacles of lack training in technology and very limited teaching materials. This study is active research on the process of developing online Hungarian and Uzbek courses by collaboration with a technology consultant. Presenter(s): Valeria Varga; Malik Hodajaev and Xiaojing Kou, Indiana University RT4-05 The Effectiveness of Game-based Reading Practice This presentation explores the effectiveness of game-based language instruction with a focus on reading proficiency development. The design process, as well as its further integration into course design to enrich the student learning experience within the framework of an intensive language course, will be discussed. Presenter(s): Vera Gilbert, Foreign Service Institute RT4-06 Tools to Encourage Helpless Parents of Language Learners How do teachers keep Google Translate out of the classroom, despite the temptations of well-meaning parents? How can the gap between parent expectations and student skill level be closed? This session will give attendees tips on how to educate overly helpful monolingual parents and put them on the right track to help students at home. Presenter(s): Catherine Manning; Maria Baldwin, Darlington Middle School RT4-07 Cancelled Join ACTFL Membership staff each month as we review your online member benefits. Whether you re new to ACTFL, or just need a refresher, all are welcome to attend. We ll review: How to log in to the ACTFL sites (including the Community) How to edit your profile How to retrieve your membership invoice and receipt How to renew online How to access the online publications (The Language Educator and Foreign Language Annals) How to volunteer with ACTFL SATURDAY SIGN UP: tinyurl.com/actflorientation ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 125

128 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville 557 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Heritage Language Instruction II Towards Research-based Heritage Language Pedagogy This paper proposes a comprehensive survey of current sociolinguistic, linguistic, and psycholinguistic research pertaining to language knowledge of heritage language speakers and discusses how this research can be translated into effective teaching practices. Samples of such practices and research-informed curriculum will be presented. Presenter(s): Irina Dubinina, Brandeis University; Olesya Kisselev, Pennsylvania State University Language Teachers Perceptions of Heritage Learners: A Survey Study This presentation provides the results of a large-scale survey study about language teachers perceptions of the proficiency and experiences of heritage language learners across a variety of languages and contexts. Using robust data, the study provides insight into language teachers beliefs about their learners and their experiences. Presenter(s): John Chi and Anne Donovan, Center for Applied Linguistics To Correct or Not Correct: Where is the Problem? This study explores the notion of error correction among Spanish heritage language learners by comparing self-correction to receiving coded feedback. Although accuracy was higher with coding, the overall low accuracy may be the result of the students inexperience with the revision process and limited proficiency level. Presenter(s): Ana Rodriguez-Padial and Idoia Elola, Texas Tech University; Ariana Mikulski, Penn State University ACTFL PLENARY IV SATURDAY 556 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Research and Pedagogy Are We Teaching Enough Frequent Words? An Analysis of L2 Spanish Textbooks L2 learners need to know 95% of words in a text in order to understand it. That is, they need to know at least the 5,000 most frequent words to read authentic materials. This study shows that elementary and intermediate Spanish textbooks do not offer sufficient coverage of those words. Some pedagogical suggestions will be given to bridge this gap. (Mike Olsen at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point contributed to the research on which this presentation is based.) Presenter(s): Claudia Sanchez Gutierrez, UC Davis; Nausica Marcos Miguel, Denison University Learning Language Through Collaborative Dialogues in Upper-division Courses The existence of the language literature divide is unfortunate as it is considered a limitation to learning in university upper-division courses. Sociocultural theory proposes that collaborative dialogues constitute learning. This study shows that, through collaborative dialogues, upper-division students can learn language in content courses. Presenter(s): Celine Rose, University of Iowa Exploiting Arabic Corpora in the AFL Classroom Results from this study suggest that the Arabic writing system (script and orthography) should be taught using high-frequency lexical words in a context that encourages genuine communication from day one. Moreover, communicative competence is promoted via an integrated-skills approach, i.e. systematic integration of the four language skills. Presenter(s): Makda Weatherspoon, Cornell University 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon B, 558 Lead with Languages: Advocacy for the Language Field and Beyond With the launch of the Lead with Languages public awareness campaign we have seen renewed public interest in building our country s language capacity. This panel will address the various facets of the campaign and how you and your students can play an active role in helping to promote language learning! Presenter(s): Desa Dawson, ACTFL President, Oklahoma State Department of Education; Marty Abbott, ACTFL; Steve Leveen, America the Bilingual and Levenger; Amanda Seewald, Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey (FLENJ) 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville 559 Socio-literacy and Engagement in the Italian Classroom Focused on developing socio-literacy and engagement, this session presents learner-centered and task-based activities that connect reading, interpreting, writing and speaking skills within a culturally appropriate context of language learning and production. This framework includes appreciation of multiple texts and cross-cultural connections. Presenter(s): Chiara Fabbian, University of Illinois at Chicago; Annalisa Mosca, Purdue University; Tiziana Serafini, University of Notre Dame Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian 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 The content topics for the 2018 assessment for the new languages can be found online at 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. Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 126 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

129 @LeadWLanguages LEAD WITH US! For more information, contact: VISIT OUR WEBSITE LeadWithLanguages.org WHO WE ARE With language skills growing in importance in the job market, yet fewer than 1 in 10 Americans able to speak a second language, LEAD with LANGUAGES is a national campaign aimed at making language proficiency a national priority. WHAT WE DO We seek to raise awareness across the U.S. and motivate people to take action around the rapidly rising importance of language skills to a wide array of careers and to our nation s economy, national security and international standing. WHY WE DO IT Our ultimate goal is to inspire a new generation of Americans competent in other languages and cultures and fully equipped to compete and succeed in a global economy. CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES INCREASE ENROLLMENT in world language programs at all grade levels (K-12 and postsecondary) by developing parent and student awareness of the critical link between language skills and career success in the global marketplace. STRENGTHEN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS as well as their funding so that students have the opportunity to begin language learning early and continue in a well-sequenced program with clear expectations for linguistic and cultural proficiency outcomes at each level. ENGAGE LEADERS from business, education, government, and other stakeholders on the vital role of language education to our economic competitiveness and national security, through collaboration, research and policy-making. BUILD AWARENESS among heritage populations of the benefits of developing and retaining proficiency in their native language and culture while learning English in order to increase academic and career success. LeadWithLanguages@actfl.org

130 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville 562 Immersive Learning with Virtual Reality Providing an immersive environment with leading-edge technology can enrich the language learning process since it can simulate authentic and relevant environments. The presenters will share the steps of implementing immersive learning with technology in the classroom environment while discussing the advantage and disadvantages. Presenter(s): Yasutomo Horikoshi, Rika Brent, and Ikuno Imaizumi, Foreign Service Institute Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Music Row 3, Omni Nashville 565 ACTFL Portuguese SIG Business Meeting and Featured Presentation Come network with language professionals in the field of Portuguese as a World Language. This meeting is open to current members and to anyone interested in learning more about Portuguese teaching and research across all of its varieties and educational settings. You will have the opportunity to meet the current Portuguese SIG officers and find out how to get involved and contribute to the growth of our language community. Everyone is welcome. Come have a cafezinho with us! 560 Italian Paper Presentations on Research II Animated Cartoons in the Classroom: Attitudes of Italian L2 Students This qualitative study contributes to the investigation of learners attitudes towards second language acquisition by examining how undergraduate beginner and intermediate learners of Italian as a second language respond to the use of video animated cartoons, with and without Italian captions, in the language classroom. Presenter(s): Stefano Maranzana, University of Arizona Teaching Italian Through a Concept-based Approach Presenters explain how to enact a concept-based approach to teaching in a beginners Italian classroom. This approach provides a series of steps and interactive tools that enhance language learning. Results of a study of college Italian language learners are shared to show how this approach can be integrated into classroom instruction. Presenter(s): Chiara Montera, Cinzia Delfini, and Loretta Fernandez, University of Pittsburgh Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian SATURDAY 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville 561 Infographics and TED Talks for Alternative Presentational Communication The use of infographics and TED presentation techniques in the classroom, and tools to sharpen students informational literacy: inform, entertain, persuade effectively via Japanese language presentational skills. The presentation includes the rationale for applying infographics and TED Talks, scaffolding activities, and hands-on experience creating them. Presenter(s): Masako Douglas and Hiroko Kataoka, California State University Long Beach Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Music Row 1, Omni Nashville 563 Gradual Release of Responsibility in the Arabic Classroom Utilizing footage from a real Arabic classroom in action, this presentation will demonstrate the gradual release of responsibility model by providing specific ways to guide teachers to apply this more in their classrooms. Presenter(s): Rana Abdul Aziz, Tufts University Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Arabic 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Music Row 2, Omni Nashville 564 Increase Students Interpersonal Can-Do Proficiency with Mobile Activities Participate in many mobile activities that go through various Can-Do Interpersonal Proficiency statements and levels; the activities avoid isolated repetitions of words or grammar drills. Discover these free, motivating mobile activities that your students can instantly use. A speaking assessment will be included. Presenter(s): Harry Tuttle, Onondaga Community College Sponsor: Community Colleges SIG 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Music Row 5, Omni Nashville 566 ACTFL/CAEP Reviewers Meeting Updates on the ACTFL/CAEP Program Review process and handbooks for writing and reviewing reports; introduction of new reviewers. Presenter(s): Teresa Bell, ACTFL/CAEP Coordinator 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 101A, 567 ACTFL Distance Learning SIG Session I Designing Assessments for Online Language Learning Online platforms pose challenges but also create unique opportunities for language learning assessment. Come learn about a professional development module on this topic created by the Hawai i National Foreign Language Resource Center and North Carolina Virtual Public Schools as an open educational resource for online language teachers. Presenter(s): Hui-Ya Chuang and Ruslan Suvorov, University of Hawai i at Manoa; Ellen Hart, North Carolina Virtual Public School; Stephen Tschudi, University of Hawai i -Center for Language & Technology Year Four of the BOLDD Survey of Online Language Design and Delivery This is the fourth year of data collection through the national BOLDD Survey of Online Language Design and Delivery. The survey covers the types of institutions, languages and levels taught, design decisions and designer preparation, and teacher and learner preparation. 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 Collaborative 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 Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 128 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

131 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 101B, 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 101E, 571 Teaching Chinese Hanzi Teach/Learn Chinese Characters Through an Artistic Lens Three experienced Chinese language teachers will challenge the two big myths about teaching/learning Chinese characters: 1) it is very hard to learn how to write Chinese characters, and 2) it is very boring to practice writing Chinese characters. The presenters will share innovative teaching methods and enrichment resources. Presenter(s): Peng Yu, University of New Mexico; Yan Huang, TC Williams High School; Jin Ji, Saint Andrew s School of Boca Raton Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Chinese Characters with Technology To learn Chinese characters is challenging for western learners. To address this challenge, this technology-supported learning experience design allows students to individually and collaboratively explore six authentic-contextualized conditions based on a synthesized literature review of elements that optimize Chinese character learning. Presenter(s): Xianquan Liu, University of Nebraska Lincoln Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 103A, 573 Proceed Separately and Strike Together: A New Approach to CSL Teaching This session presents a new approach that has been tried and found to be effective in overcoming the two major obstacles to learning Chinese: characters and tones. The concept, the procedure, and the result of the approach will be shared. Presenter(s): John Jing-hua Yin, University of Vermont; Ying Hu; Diana Sun, University of Vermont Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 568 Effect of Zentangling on Reading Comprehension Proficiency and Perceptions Reading activities will be presented using tangles and music in order to ensure that participants learn how to implement activities related to a reading method invented by the presenters based on the Zentangle method created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. The reading method targets comprehension of narrative texts. Presenter(s): Ghada Awada, American University of Beirut Applicable Language: ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 101C, 569 Developing Inferential Reading Comprehension Skills in Chinese This session provides approaches that guide CFL learners to develop their inferential reading skills. These include formulating questions that reveal inferences, designing graphic organizers to identify text structure and evaluate arguments, and developing material to compare and contrast related texts beyond explicitly stated facts. Presenter(s): Claudia Ross, College of the Holy Cross; Pei-chia Chen, UC San Diego; Meng Yeh, Rice University Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 101D, 570 Performing Arts and Chinese Literacy Development in American Discourses In the 21st century, communication literacy skills have become very essential for students L2 literacy development. This presentation focuses on how to use Chinese performing arts to facilitate and engage students in their Chinese literacy studies in American school discourses. Many practical, hands-on activities/ examples will be demonstrated. Presenter(s): Huihong Bao, Saint Edward s School Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 102B, 572 Writing to Learn and Learning to Write: Articulation at Home and Abroad This session will relate domestic and study abroad articulation of the L2 French collegiate writing curriculum to (1) the cognitive interface between writing to learn a language and learning to write and the connection to proficiency, and (2) an intercultural pedagogy for academic writing in the host culture derived from genre theory. Presenter(s): Lucile Duperron, Dickinson College Applicable Language: French 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 103B, 574 Division or Combination: Accommodating Hua and Yang in the Chinese Classroom Previous belief holds that Chinese heritage and non-heritage learners should be organized in two independent tracks. Through empirical research and field teaching, this session revisits this notion and presents organizational principles, language awareness, and learning activities that accommodate both groups, Hua and Yang, in the same classroom. Presenter(s): Lulei Su, College of the Holy Cross; Jianfei Chen, Princeton University; Fan Liu, Yale University Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 103C, 575 Bridging Research and Teaching This session discusses issues in applying findings in Chinese linguistic research to teaching Chinese as a foreign language. Topics include a new framework of pronunciation teaching supported by studies in phonetics, the nature of the Chinese writing system, and an overview of Chinese teaching through the perspectives of successful learners in the U.S. Presenter(s): Xia Liang, Washington University in St. Louis; Zhiqiang Li, University of San Francisco; Lening Liu, Columbia University; Chao Fen Sun, Stanford University Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 129

132 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 SATURDAY 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 104A, 576 Heritage Learners of Spanish: Self-ratings of Oral and Writing Proficiency How do heritage learners (HLs) self-evaluate their language proficiency, and how accurate are their ratings as compared to the results of the ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test and Oral Proficiency Interview? This presentation reports on a study of the self-ratings of Spanish HLs and discusses implications for placement and curriculum design. Presenter(s): Teresa O Neill, CUNY Graduate Center, ILETC; Alberta Gatti, CUNY Graduate Center Applicable Language: Spanish 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 104B, 577 Scaffolding for Success: Linking Language and Literacy for Learning Engaging students with culturally authentic texts and academic content is essential to developing academic language and literacy skills. However, such cognitively demanding activities pose significant challenges for beginning learners. This session provides practical strategies for scaffolding language and literacy skills in the interpretive mode. Presenter(s): Cherice Montgomery, Brigham Young University; Bethany Daniel, District of Columbia Public Schools 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 104C, 578 An Online Certificate in Heritage Language (HL) Teaching This presentation features an online certificate in HL teaching developed and recently launched by the National Heritage Language Resource Center with support from STARTALK. Addressing key concepts and best practices in HL teaching, the certificate lends itself to a number of applications and uses, including pre-service and in-service training. Presenter(s): Olga Kagan, UCLA; Maria Carreira, California State University, Long Beach; Claire Chik, National Heritage Language Resource Center, UCLA 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 104D, 579 From Chapters to Chatter: Priming Your Program for Proficiency Rooted in guidance from current ACTFL resources, this session will provide curriculum directors, department chairs and instructors with the tools and skills to transition from a textbook chapter-driven curriculum to a well-articulated, thematic, proficiency-oriented curriculum which assesses in three modes and yields high levels of student growth. Presenter(s): Sarah Steverman, Westerly High School 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 104E, 580 Performance-based Assessment and Can-Do Statements Transform Learning This session demonstrates how to backward design a lesson or unit with clear learning objectives derived from the ACTFL Can-Do Statements and a meaningful performance-based assessment as the learning outcome. Presenters will demonstrate successful examples of language and culture for different proficiency levels. Presenter(s): Zoey Liu, Fremont High School; Xin Chen, Berkeley High School; Ying Jin, Cupertino High School 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 105AB, 581 Proficiency: How Can I Possibly Pull this Off? This hands-on session will provide insight into a proficiency-based classroom. Many are skeptical about proficiency in terms of student buy-in, teacher roles, and outcomes. Presenters will share their experience creating this curriculum for the first time, and participants will be able to create activities based on their specific curriculum. Presenter(s): Sarah Finley and Jennifer Campbell, Middletown High School 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 106A, Shades of Grades: Assessment for Proficiency Is this for a grade? Sound familiar? Grade books should show that the point is not the points. Presenters will share assessments that reflect proficiency and motivate students to achieve more. Topics include assessing versus grading, creating efficient student-friendly rubrics, and motivating students to participate and do homework without grades. Presenter(s): Ryan Rockaitis and Mercedes Koch, Deerfield High School Applicable Language: Spanish 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 106B, 583 Strategically Structured Input: The Key to Comprehension Teaching grammar in the target language can be challenging, especially in beginning language courses. Guided by second language processing principles, the presenters will share strategies to help make input more accessible by illustrating how to best structure written and aural input activities to maximize comprehension. Presenter(s): Daniel Trego, Michigan State University; Le Anne Spino, Princeton University Applicable Language: Spanish 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 106C, 584 Ocho Apellidos Vascos: Using an Authentic Taquillazo to Promote Proficiency Ocho apellidos vascos is an award-winning Spanish comedy that can be used with intermediate students to explore identity, relationships, stereotypes and culture all in the target language! Presenters will share how they have scaffolded this blockbuster film to make it accessible, meaningful and fun, and how to apply the same techniques to other films. Presenter(s): Bethanie Drew, Knightdale High School of Collaborative Design; Karen Barkauskas-Goering Applicable Language: Spanish Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 130 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

133 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 107AB, 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 201B, 588 Our Favorite Multicultural Teaching Resources and How to Use Them A web search for multicultural teaching resources produces more than three million results. Who has time to sort them all? No need! Enjoy tried and true recommendations from teachers across the country. Participants will receive a resource kit with a range of materials, sites, and sources selected because they promote culturally responsive teaching. Presenter(s): Robert Moreno, WorldStrides/UVA; Eric Gama, Albemarle High School 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 202C, 591 Building Cognitive, Language and Cultural Literacies The presenters will propose strategies for developing cultural awareness and language competence through the study of text and real-life scenarios, and share insights and practical strategies to enable students to become more efficient independent readers and learners of a target language and culture. Presenter(s): Maria Bourlatskaya, UPenn; Olena Chernishenko, Indiana University; Delaram Soltani 585 Let Them Lead: Empowering Students in the Classroom This presentation will focus on innovative ways to use technology to motivate, engage, and empower students in their learning using digital tools and options which enhance personalized learning, and promote collaboration and communication. Students will drive their learning and become leaders in and out of the classroom. Presenter(s): Rachelle Poth, Riverview High School Applicable Language: Spanish 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 108, 586 Fostering Advanced Interpersonal Speaking Performance This presentation provides a model for designing, implementing, and evaluating interpersonal speaking assessments to foster upper-intermediate and advanced level performance using Soundcloud, an innovative technology that is situated in a learner autonomy framework. All pedagogical materials will be shared with participants. Presenter(s): Kelly Arispe, Boise State University 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 201A, 587 Intercultural Competence in Teaching the Five Cs Educators struggle to incorporate all five Cs in their lessons. Culture is often left for the intermediate or even advanced levels, as educators find it difficult to integrate it at the beginner level. This presentation argues that Intercultural competence can act as nexus point, allowing all standards to be incorporated into instruction at all levels. Presenter(s): Sibel Sayili-Hurley and Claudia Lynn, University of Pennsylvania 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 202A, 589 Building Novices Self-efficacy Through Immersive Field Trip Experiences Step out of the classroom and into the community! This social, example-rich session provides a practical, step-by-step guide for organizing immersive field trips for novice students through the lens of project-based learning. Participants will walk away with materials and the confidence to incorporate these experiences into their own curriculum. Presenter(s): William Davis, University of Arkansas 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 202B, 590 Best of SCOLT: Let s TALK About Stations! Have you ever wanted to work with small groups but couldn t quite manage the rest of your class without busywork? Do you need your students to practice more language but can t fit in all your cool activities? In this session you will learn about the main benefits of using stations in your classroom: personalization, differentiation, and conversation. You will also learn how to create the tasks and implement the rotations, all the while participating in an actual stations circuit! Presenter(s): Rosalyn Rhodes 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 203A, 592 Co-teaching Students with Disabilities Teaching students on the autism spectrum or with learning disabilities can be a difficult task. This presentation will break down how to plan and execute lessons in a co-taught classroom. Furthermore, strategies will be provided to create an effective classroom environment. These strategies are all relevant for and effective in non-co-taught classes, too. Presenter(s): Dennis Giusto, Queens School of inquiry Applicable Language: Spanish 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 203B, 593 The Student s Internal Syllabus Revealed Why can t students do what I teach them? What can I expect from my students in terms of accuracy? How do I assess acquisition? Take the tests used by researchers and learn the acquisition basics every teacher ought to know to make instruction developmentally appropriate. Presenter(s): Eric Herman, Edgartown School SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 131

134 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 204, 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 206A, 597 Integrating STEM in Upper-level Literature and Culture Courses The session explores strategies for identifying STEM texts and creating materials for their integration into German literature-based language and culture courses, showcases a course highlighting modern German literature, and gives examples of how sustainability can be used in community-based projects as a framework to foster intercultural literacy. Presenter(s): Susanne Wagner, University of St. Thomas; Timothy Malchow, Valparaiso University; Gisela Hoecherl-Alden, Boston University Sponsor: Small Undergraduate German Programs SIG Applicable Language: German 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 207B, 600 Strategic Design of Utah s Dual Language Immersion Model This session will outline the decision made in Utah to implement the Dual Language Immersion model and the reasoning that supports that choice. It will also demonstrate how a single model implemented statewide has facilitated infrastructure development and professional development support. Presenter(s): Gregg Roberts, American Councils for International Education; Carolyn Schubach, Granite School District retired 594 New Teacher Retention: From edtpa to NBCT, Don t Let Them Get Away! New teachers often leave the profession within five years. What if new teachers had something to inspire them to stay? This session explains how the edtpa process for teacher candidates is closely related to the National Board Certification process for which they would be eligible in three years. Reel em in and don t let these teachers get away! Presenter(s): Mary Jo Adams, Providence Day School; Cornelia Okraski, University of NC-Charlotte & Queens U; Stephanie Schenck, Clover High School SATURDAY 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 205A, 595 Create Student-centered, Inquirybased Lesson Plans that Work! A constructivist approach to teaching offers a powerful means to create effective, standards-based learning experiences that focus on collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking. Leave with four engaging cross-curricular lesson plans that provide opportunities to explore, discover, and demonstrate student-centered learning. Presenter(s): Benjamin Fisher; Lameese Ahmad, Katherine Cooper, and Katherine Garcia-Holmes, University of Texas at Austin 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 205B, 596 Making a Successful Transition into the American Mandarin Classroom Welcome to Mandarin class! Now what? Great learning can only happen when teachers are prepared, know what is expected of them, and have supports to help them learn and implement teaching practices aligned to U.S. standards. Come engage in discussion and learn ways to support teachers to maximize the quality instruction and have extraordinary programs. Presenter(s): Pamela Rose, Far Hills Country Day School; Shianguu Hsieh, Liberty/Liberty North High School; Hope Loveland, La Joya Community High School Applicable Language: Chinese 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 206B, 598 No Time for a Project: Four Quick Cross-cultural Activities for Latin Cultural projects, which often rely on translated texts, take too long and don t focus enough on language skills. In this session, four minute cross-cultural discussions/projects will be shared. Each begins with a Latin text and culminates in a single night s homework using Latin and tied to a relevant grammar point. Presenter(s): Katherine Northrup, The Webb School Applicable Language: Latin 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 207A, 599 Successful Reading Strategies to Build Multilingual Literacy How can teachers enable all students to access culturally authentic texts? In this hands-on session, participants will engage in close-reading strategies that support students ability to access and comprehend complex literary and informational texts and meet the Common Core Standards expectations for building literacy skills. Presenter(s): Nancy Salsig and Carol Sparks, Berkeley World Language Project 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 207C, 601 Lead with NCSSFL: Year 1 Experiences with Seal of Biliteracy Implementation Your state has a new Seal of Biliteracy program now what? Leaders from Alaska, Indiana, and Maryland will share the unique perspectives and challenges of a firstyear implementation of a Seal of Biliteracy program. Participants will strategize, brainstorm ideas, and ask questions about this national initiative. Numerous resources will be shared. Presenter(s): Bonnie Pechulis, Maryland State Department of Education; Brandon Locke, Anchorage School District; Susan Spinnato, MSDE; Jill Woerner, Indiana Department of Education 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 207D, 602 Ditch the PowerPoint for Interactive Slides Ever heard of Death by PowerPoint? Well, no more! By re-defining and re-imagining the function of Google Slides, you can turn your slide decks into interactive whiteboards, personalized interactions, and springboards for communication. Whether you are a 1:1 school, BYOD, or a combination, you can put your devices to work for you. Presenter(s): Bethany Thompson Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 132 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

135 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 208A, 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 209B, 606 Language Learning via Peer Assessment Modules Instructors from Chinese and Russian language programs will explore how peer-assessment modules can be used to encourage successful foreign language learning and teaching. During the session, presenters will discuss the development of video exercises, writing prompts, and peer-assessment rubrics, while also exhibiting student work and surveys. Presenter(s): Michael Marsh-Soloway and Shu-chen Chen, University of Virginia; Xia Zhang, Arizona State University; Mengfan Ying, Hampden-Sydney College 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 211, 609 Peace and Conflict in the German Classroom: An Intercultural Imperative Recent events in Germany are considered as a means of facilitating intercultural learning. The presenters describe projects that engage critical thinking and expand learners potential for participation in multilingual Germany. Attendees are asked to work through the challenges of bringing politically-charged topics into the classroom in concrete ways. Presenter(s): Glenn Levine, University of California, Irvine; Irene Heidt, Hellenic American University, Athens; Chantelle Warner, University of Arizona Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 603 My, Oh My! We Need CI (Comprehensible Input) What is the best way to provide CI (comprehensible input) every day in multiple ways? How can we be sure that our students have truly understood? How can CI support and scaffold output and uptake? How can CI become an integral part of classroom culture? Find the answers to these and other relevant questions in any world language classroom today. Presenter(s): Arlene White; Debra Callihan-Dingle, North East ISD Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 208B, 604 Keep em Talking Looking for ways to keep your students engaged and talking in the target language? Learn high-yield strategies for integrating interpersonal speaking within real-world contexts and scaffolding activities to meet the needs of students at multiple proficiency levels. This session will also provide sample rubrics and strategies for assessment. Presenter(s): Jillian Lykens, Pine Creek High School; Laura Roche Youngworth, Fayette County Public Schools 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 209A, 605 Visualizing Assessment Data to Evaluate Program and Educator Effectiveness Assessments are used to evaluate student performance and proficiency and to determine educator effectiveness. By using data visualization, educators and administrators can use assessments to tell a more complete and compelling story of program success. This session will present examples and steps to take to visualize language assessment data. Presenter(s): Tamara Bjelland, Language in Bloom Audience Level: Administration 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 209C, 607 Work Smarter, Not Harder (and Be an Efficient Language Teacher) How to save your time and sanity while preparing for, teaching, and evaluating student progress. This presentation will include an overview of technology that maxes out your time investment, offer time-saving cookie cutter activities for reading, listening and writing, common rubrics that save grading time and provide meaningful feedback. Presenter(s): Julia Ullmann 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 210, 608 Experience of Teaching German for Professional Purposes: AATG Survey 2016 In 2016, AATG surveyed its members on their experiences teaching German for Professional Purposes courses. Survey topics included areas of teacher expertise, materials availability, support within programs, internship offerings, professional development, and others. GPP committee members will present results and strategies to address challenges. Presenter(s): Astrid Weigert and Margaret Gonglewski, Georgetown University; Niko Tracksdorf, University of Rhode Island; Heiko Wiggers, Wake Forest University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 212, 610 An Integrated Curriculum in German with Accompanying Proficiency Ratings This presentation focuses on an integrated curriculum in German using the National Standards framework as well as proficiency assessment in speaking and writing to underline its efficacy. The presentation includes curricular documents for first-year, second-year, and the beginning of the upper-level literature and culture curriculum. Presenter(s): Elizabeth Bernhardt and Paul Nissler, Stanford University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 213, 611 Migration: Materials and Activities for the German Classroom Participants will discuss, explore and experience new, authentic, and visually-oriented materials and student-centered, communicative activities relating to the topic of migration in Germany. A variety of oral as well as writing activities for a number of sub-topics and different skill levels will be presented. Presenter(s): Saskia Hintz,University of Colorado/ Boulder; Petra Landfester, Colorado State University Sponsor: AATG Language of Presentation: German Applicable Language: German SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 133

136 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Room 214, 612 Cornelia Funke: A German J.K. Rowling? Cornelia Funke made her mark in the U.S. with the appearance of Inkheart. However, she has written many well known works for young people. This session will provide participants with insights into how works by Funke can be used with great effect in the German language classroom. Participants will leave with lessons plans to use in their curriculum. Presenter(s): Nancy Decker, Rollins College; Kathy Fegely, Antietam School District; Alexandra Sterling- Hellenbrand, Appalachian State University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German ACTFL CAREER CAFÉ 2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls B D, E61 Step Up to Chinese AP This workshop offers a complete solution to Chinese language learning at middle and high schools. Step Up with Chinese is an innovative, standards-based textbook series. It provides a seamless progression to an upcoming AP Chinese title, which features updated topics in contemporary China and the world. Come find out more! Sponsor: Cengage Learning Asia Presenter(s): Carol Chen, CLASS, Lucy Lee, Livingston High School, Dali Tan, Northern Virginia Community College, Janice Dowd Applicable Language: Chinese 2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls B D, E63 Online Training for Better Grading with Avant ADVANCE In this session administrators and teachers will gain a better understanding of the process for accurately scoring writing samples. We will introduce the Avant ADVANCE software that facilitates accurate identification of proficiency levels, and will produce improved teaching and learning through a deeper understanding of the rating process. Sponsor: Avant Assessment Presenter(s): Maury Ennis, Avant Assessment, Kyle Ennis, Avant Assessment SATURDAY 2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Career Café, Exhibit Halls B D, 613 Balancing Roles and Responsibilities in Your New Position as a Postsecondary Teacher Join in a discussion of the range of roles and responsibilities that come with postsecondary positions in language education and ways to tackle these. Walk away with tips from colleagues to ensure a successful entry into a new position. Presenter(s): Erin Kearney, University of New York at Buffalo ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 614 An Overview of ACTFL Assessments ACTFL assessments are used worldwide by academic institutions, government agencies, and private corporations to measure language ability in speaking, writing, listening, and reading for more than 100 languages. Come learn more about ACTFL tests OPI, OPIc, WPT, AAPPL, ALIRA, LPT and RPT to find out which one is right for you. Presenter(s): Leah Graham and Deise Nassinhack, ACTFL 2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls B D, E62 Teach Abroad with the English Language Fellow Program Learn how you can enhance English language teaching capacity abroad through 10-month paid teaching fellowships designed by U.S. Embassies for experienced U.S. TESOL professionals. As an English Language Fellow, you can provide English language instruction, conduct teacher training, and develop resources. Join us to hear from program staff and alumni. Sponsor: The U.S. Department of State English Language Programs Presenter(s): Rebecca Copeland, The U.S. Department of State English Language Programs, Jennifer Hodgson, The U.S. Department of State English Language Programs 2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls B D, E64 Busuu: One Application, 12 FL & Seventy-Million Active Learners McGraw Hill Education has partnered with Busuu to offer an unique opportunity to expand the practice of writing and oral skills outside the classroom. Busuu is an award-winning application with 12 languages and seventy-million active learners has proven to increase efficacy scores within classroom learning. Sponsor: McGraw-Hill Presenter(s): Mercedes Bankston, McGraw-Hill Recharge and Connect in the Social Media Lounge The ACTFL Convention features a Social Media Lounge in the World Languages Expo (Exhibit Halls B D, ) as a place for people to relax, connect, and recharge. The lounge will feature a 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: What s Trending, LangTalks, ios Apps for All 3 Modes of Communication, and more. Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 134 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

137 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Workshop Room #5, Exhibit Halls B D, E65 SmartClass+ Language Teaching Platform Moving Toward Self-Assessment Teachers using our SmartClass + language teaching platform are continually providing feedback: It s great that our students can practice speaking, but how can I find the time to review 100 recordings? This feedback has triggered several new auto-grading exercises that reduce the workload for teachers and provide immediate feedback to students. Sponsor: Robotel Inc. Presenter(s): Gerry Sullivan, Robotel inc. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Board Room A, 615 SWCOLT Board Meeting 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3, 616 NNELL Forum: Where Are We Heading with Elementary School Languages? Join experienced elementary language educators as they provide insights from three decades of early language teaching and explore its future direction. The panel will discuss lessons learned and engage the audience in a lively discussion, filled with insights and revelations, of critical directions for early language learning in the 21st century. Session Handouts Available Online and in Mobile App Presenters are being encouraged to upload their handouts to the Online Convention Program ( and the official Convention Mobile App. Bill VanPatten Pre-K to Grade 8 world language teachers! NNELL is YOUR organization! The mission of the National Network for Early Language Learning is to provide leadership to advocate for and support successful early language learning and teaching. Founded in 1987, NNELL provides valuable resources for educators, parents, and policy makers. WHILE WE RE ON THE TOPIC BVP on Language, Acquisition, and Classroom Practice Special Book-Signing Event Don t miss Bill VanPatten, author of While We re on the Topic: BVP on Language, Acquisition, and Classroom Practice. Have him sign your copy at ACTFL Central in the World Languages Expo on Saturday, November 18, 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. SATURDAY #EarlyLang Feeling Creative? Exercise Your Right Brain and Have Some Fun! Express your creativity on the Adult Coloring Panels located in the Exhibit Hall Lobby on Level 3 of the. 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. ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 135

138 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Halls B D, 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. SATURDAY EP2-01 ACTFL in Appalachia: Visionary WL Instruction in Eastern Kentucky The presenters will highlight strong student outcomes that result from training World Language teachers to use comprehensible input and proficiency-based grading in the classroom. The presenters will emphasize the importance of setting class and individual student goals, analyzing data, and creating assessments based on language skills. Presenter(s): Michelle Martin, Allen Central High School; Amy Chalmers and Joshua Sparks, Teach for America Appalachia EP2-02 Action Research for World Language Classrooms This session focuses on action research the presenter conducted in world language classrooms while consulting with colleagues who simultaneously engaged in similar research. The process, benefits, and challenges of action research, as well as guidance and recommendations for future research and collaboration, will be shared. Presenter(s): Chinatsu Sazawa, Drake University EP2-03 Alsace Online: Developing Interculturality through French and Alsatian Through exploration of the presenter s web site about Alsace, teachers will expand cultural knowledge of this largely unfamiliar French region. Its mixed heritage carries visual and linguistic traces of its German past. Authentic online materials in French, English, and Alsatian will expand students interculturality via flexible teaching modules. Presenter(s): Laurie Ramsey, Sewanee: The University of the South EP2-04 Arabic in Private vs. Public Schools: Factors Impacting Parental Choice 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 of Arabic heritage language learners make in choosing to enroll their children in community-based schooling to learn Arabic, as opposed to public schooling. Handouts will be provided. Presenter(s): Hamsa Mahafza, University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) EP2-05 Comparing edtpa with Other World Language Teacher Certification Assessments Many states require the World Language edtpa for certification and licensure. The results of this study reveal that the content and purpose of this assessment was poorly understood by all of the relevant stakeholders. Training on how the various local, state, and national assessments fit together to measure candidate readiness is urgently needed. Presenter(s): Victoria Russell and Kelly Frances Davidson, Valdosta State University EP2-06 Creating Materials in Spanish for a Nursing Project Abroad This poster explains a project at the College of St. Elizabeth in which a Spanish class contributed to a Nursing class by creating educational personal hygiene and self-esteem videos in Spanish for a service trip that the Nursing class takes every year to the Dominican Republic. Presenter(s): Chantal Berthet, College of St. Elizabeth EP2-07 Cursive Revitalization in the Language Classroom Should cursive be taught in the language classroom? In this presentation, research 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 EP2-08 Developing Communicative Skills through Student-centered Learning Student-centered approaches to learning can be implemented to effectively develop communicative skills. In this session, three teachers demonstrate various ways to achieve this common end: eliciting self-expression for immersion learners; scaffolding interpersonal tasks for novice learners; and active learning for intermediate learners. Presenter(s): Robert De Picciotto, Asia Society; Shwufen Lin, Princeton Public Schools; Xi Sun, Jing Mei Elementary School; Yan Wang, Dixie Magnet Elementary School EP2-09 Do We Really Understand Differentiated Instruction? Role of Personality This paper will discuss how students personality influences their interests in learning foreign languages, such as Chinese and Spanish. This study surveys approximately 400 students in a K-8 school. Practical implications for teaching foreign languages to better suit students individual differences will be provided. Presenter(s): Yan Chen and Kuangchi Lee, Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School; Clarisa Capone Huizenga, Penn State University EP2-10 Evaluating Instructional Strategies in Second Life: Implications for Design The presenters will (1) evaluate various instructional strategies that are used in Second Life (SL) as a virtual learning environment (VLE), (2) discuss the effectiveness of different strategies on learners motivation and language acquisition, and (3) propose how instructors can approach the design and implementation of SL to teach a foreign language. Presenter(s): Xi Lu, Florida State University; Hsiu-feng Chung, Defense Language Institute; Jewoong Moon, Florida State University EP2-11 How to Design Language Thematic Units Learning another language can be challenging but it should never be overwhelming. Thematic lesson plans can make all the difference. As we all know, most units in the textbooks we use don t have a theme. After this session, you will be able to learn how to design effective thematic lesson plans. Presenter(s): Lhousseine Guerwane, Western Kentucky University EP2-12 Integrative Learning Practices and Telecollaborative Conversations This presentation will focus on the use of telecollaborative conversations and Integrated Learning Practices in world language courses that has resulted in increased pedagogical effectiveness and a positive impact on student learning outcomes. This study examines the TalkAbroad platform and the use of e-portfolio-based Pedagogy to engage students. Presenter(s): Betty Facer, Old Dominion University EP2-13 Introducing an Innovative Open Architecture Chinese Basic Course at DLI This presentation demonstrates a new model to design an innovative Chinese Basic Course curriculum with an open architecture curriculum design at DLI by using a powerful software called UCAT. It will showcase various types of lesson activities and present differentiated homework design for individual students based on their learning styles. Presenter(s): Zhenlin Qiao, Defense Language Institute Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 136 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

139 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM EP2-14 L2 Reading: How to Foster High-ability Readers While Avoiding Gender Bias This presentation discusses the impact of teaching reading strategies to intermediate Spanish learners. This study aims to: (1) determine whether there is an association between gender and reading strategies, and (2) investigate what gender differences there are, if any, in the choices and use of specific strategies to interpret an L2 text. Presenter(s): René Ibarra, Campbell University; Silvia Peart, U. S. Naval Academy; Hilda Salazar, Wake Technical Community College EP2-15 Lingmeister: User-testing a Language Learning Management System Students use a variety of sources for language learning, yet is there a means to capture the language learning events and track progress? This session will review the user test of Lingmeister, a Language Learning Management System (LMS), and the implementation of gamification strategies to incite intrinsic motivations in language learning. Presenter(s): Jeffrey Mitchell, Cub River Consulting Inc EP2-16 Promotion of Study Abroad Programs: By the Students and for the Students This presentation describes three activities in which language students share their study abroad experiences in the target language with students who plan to study 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 target language. Presenter(s): Fukumi Matsubara, North Central College EP2-17 Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement in Online Language Courses This session presents the findings of a research study designed to identify teaching practices that may lead to higher levels of student engagement in online language courses. The study examines student perceptions of the level of engagement of a variety of instructional activities. Results of the study and pedagogical implications 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 achievement in 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 Gallagher and Jean S. Ryu, DLIFLC EP2-19 The Camino Credential: A Passport to Experience Culture Pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago carry a credential (aka passport ) stamped at stops en route. Using a faux credential, students simulate the experience with sensory activities (drawing, music), discussion stops, and Connections-designed research stations (compare weather by season, plan a shopping list for Galician cake). Pilgrimage study ideas will be provided. Presenter(s): Lisa Calvin, Indiana State University EP2-20 The Use of Blogs, Skype, and Authentic Tasks in the Modern Language Classroom This presentation will show the audience how digital tools help raise students awareness of the world around them. The use of authentic tasks motivates the students and their results improve. Presenter(s): Sara Bruun, Ringsjöskolan EP2-21 Writing Sakubun Inspired by Murakami, Kawakami, and Nigehaji This presentation demonstrates an effective way to use popular cultural materials to develop individual student s writing competence in advanced language courses. The most innovative aspect of this instruction is that detailed editorial suggestions are provided in the feedback for each draft. Presenter(s): Hisaaki Wake, U.S. Air Force Academy EP2-022 Cómo se dice gay en español? LGBT-affirming Language in the Spanish Classroom Helping students learn and use appropriate language to describe LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) individuals is important as these topics become commonplace in international, national, local, and even classroom discussions. This presentation offers language for Spanish teachers and students to use in a complex and dynamic environment. Presenter(s): Joseph Parodi, Marianapolis Preparatory School SATURDAY Give Us Your Feedback Participants are encouraged to offer feedback on the convention. ACTFL will the convention survey to all attendees after the convention. If you have access to the Mobile App, please rate the sessions you attend. The ACTFL Program Committee will use this information to ensure that the high-quality sessions are maintained and continue to meet your needs. ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 137

140 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Room 210, 617 AATG Alle Lernen Deutsch Committee Meeting 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Room 211, 618 AATG German for Professional Purposes Committee Meeting 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Room 213, 619 AATG Kinder- und Jugendliteratur Committee Meeting 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Room 214, 620 EINSHOCH6 Workshop: Using Music And Music Videos In Class Special convention session presented by Shirin Kasraeian, editor for Deutsche Welle s educational programs, and Kurt Achatz, rapper and songwriter for EINSHOCH6. Learn how songs and music videos can be used to foster better listening comprehension and speech production. Learn how students can easily and creatively learn German with the help of hip-hop songs and music videos from the project Das Bandtagebuch featuring EINSHOCH6. Presenter(s): Shirin Kasraeian, Deutsche Welle; Kurt Achatz, EINSHOCH6 Applicable Language: German Sponsor: AATG ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 622 Opportunities to Serve as an ACTFL Tester or Rater ACTFL testers and raters can be a valuable resource to their schools and to the language profession. Interested in working as a consultant within ACTFL s Testing Program but not sure where to begin? Come learn more about the many benefits of AAPPL, MOPI, OPIc and OPI tester/ rater certification. Presenter(s): Yesenia Olivares and Julia Ruane, ACTFL 3:30 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Workshop Room #2, Exhibit Halls B D, E67 How to Use POP CULTURE NEW & OLD The workshop will introduce a new Japanese language textbook, POP CULTURE NEW & OLD: Elementary and Intermediate Japanese through Pop Culture. In addition to discussing the learning objectives, features of the textbook, and curriculum design, the presenter will show how to use the textbook in class. Sponsor: Kinokuniya Bookstores of America Presenter(s): Yoshiro Hanai, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese SATURDAY ACTFL CAREER CAFÉ 3:30 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Career Café, Exhibit Halls B D, 621 Planning for Your Professional Development You ve got a job! Now what? Come learn about different approaches to career planning and professional learning. Presenter(s): Leah Graham, ACTFL ACTFL SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE MINI-BYTE 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Social Media Lounge, Exhibit Halls B D, 623 Speak the Language of Your Students From memes to GIFs to viral videos! Learn to enhance your lessons and score some cool points with your students. Teach your language by incorporating it into their language. Presenter(s): Carmen Scoggins, Watauga High School 3:30 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Workshop Room #1, Exhibit Halls B D, E66 Where Sitting is the Exception: Moving Towards Proficiency In this dynamic, interactive session participants will experience first-hand how incorporating second language acquisition and fun creates a classroom community with a 100% second language environment. Focusing on student generated curriculum and proficiency is the transformational cornerstone to the session and the Q&A portion will address pedagogical implications and assessment. Sponsor: Organic World Language Presenter(s): Darcy Rogers, Organic World Languages, Jaclyn Hathaway Rube 3:30 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Workshop Room #3, Exhibit Halls B D, E68 Creating Great Stories with Simple Language Señor Wooly tells his story of how he learned to create highly engaging musical stories like Puedo ir al baño? and Guapo without needlessly complicating the language. It s a fun, relaxed session with great storytelling, hilarious videos, and tips on how to find compelling stories in the simplest of Spanish. Sponsor: Señor Wooly LLC Presenter(s): Jim Wooldridge, Señor Wooly LLC Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Spanish 3:30 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls B D, E69 Yabla: Comprehension to Global Awareness Yabla s engaging authentic videos provide views into the daily lives of citizens around the world. This session led by an experienced teacher- is designed to provide attendees with practical strategies on using Yabla for novice to intermediate learners. Yabla helps learners develop communication skills while developing cultural competency. Sponsor: Yabla Presenter(s): Tracy Rucker, Louisville Collegiate School Applicable Language: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 138 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

141 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM ACTFL UNCON II 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville 625 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Educator Effectiveness Cultivating Inclusive Pedagogical Practices for Students of All Genders This paper discusses gender diversity as it relates to language teaching practices, providing a broad introduction to queering the language classroom and then, informed by linguistic practices of non-binary individuals in France, focuses on how pedagogues are to address binary grammatical gender with students who have non-binary gender identities. Presenter(s): Kris Knisely, University of South Dakota Understanding Mental Models for Effective Arabic Grammar Teaching This presentation will explore the role of mental models in second language acquisition with a focus on the grammar component. The theory of Mental Models plays an important role in the second language learning process. The presentation will explain how teachers can determine and understand Mental Models of L1 to better teach grammar. Presenter(s): Mohamed Nouri, United States Air Force Academy Foreign Language Teaching: Broadening the Concept of Content Knowledge All foreign language teachers need strong language skills, but is that sufficient? Using data from OPI, PRAXIS Subject Assessment, and edtpa scores for teacher candidates, as well as from teacher candidate interviews, this study investigated the types of content knowledge that are necessary to be an effective foreign language teacher. Presenter(s): Scott Kissau, University of North Carolina 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville 626 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Innovative Use of Technology IV Learning Vocabulary in a Foreign Language Classroom Through Twitter This study reports the findings of a case study aimed at identifying the effects of implementing Twitter as a foreign language tool for learning media-related vocabulary in an intermediate level classroom. The findings will add valuable recommendations on how to integrate social media platforms such as Twitter in a foreign language classroom. Presenter(s): Safa Elnaili and Saad Bushaala, University of Alabama Teaching Culture from Day One. Experience it! This presentation focuses on the importance of including a cultural component in the early stages of foreign language acquisition using technological tools as opposed to waiting until foreign language learners reach a certain level of language proficiency. Presenter(s): Maria Moreira, College of Charleston L2 Vocabulary and Digital Media: Curriculum Choices and Student Strategies How do digital natives adapt their learning styles to digital textbooks and media? Using an experimental online curriculum that embeds high-frequency (German) vocabulary into culturally relevant media in a variety of ways, this study explores how students shape their own learning experience with regard to vocabulary acquisition. Presenter(s): James Rankin, Princeton University 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Confer-sation Corner, Exhibit Halls B D, 624 A 90-minute, Unconventional Approach to Learning (Higher Ed Edition) Want to discuss current hot topics in language education in a more intimate setting? Do you have an experience with an emerging technology to share? Have an innovative idea in need of feedback? Or do you simply enjoy professional conversations that evolve organically? Come join like-minded educators in this unconference model for professional learning that is completely driven by participants and is structured to engage language educators in areas in which they wish to gain and contribute knowledge. Unlike traditional conference programming, this session has no scheduled speakers or predetermined content. Instead, a facilitator leads participants in a brainstorm of hot topics for discussion, identifies the most popular, and establishes a schedule of three rounds of sessions that take the form of informal 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. Presenter(s): Bobby Hobgood, University of North Carolina at Charlotte SATURDAY Celebrating the 50 th Anniversary of Foreign Language Annals Looking back Watch for a message from ACTFL containing a link to 11 themed, retrospective collections that trace the journal s first 50 years ( ). 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 development; and technology. They will be available online in early Moving forward The celebration continues! To launch the next 50 years of research, invited authors will share their thoughts on these same 11 themes in the journal s 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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142 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 SATURDAY 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon B, 627 ACTFL TOY Talks III Come join the ACTFL National Language Teachers of the Year as they present TOY Talks, which are patterned after the famous TED Talks. You do not want to miss these exciting presentations. I Don t Plan Lessons and I m Not Preparing Students for the Real World! When we think of preparing for our learners, often we consider our first step to be lesson planning. I will share my journey to move away from lesson planning in the traditional sense. Along the way, we will also examine the impact largely unintended and sometimes negative of telling students that we are preparing them for the real world. Presenter(s): Nicole Naditz, Bella Vista High School Meeting Language Learners Where They Are What students can do with languages needs to matter to them, not us! The presenter will share his experiences with meeting language learners where they are, how he works to transform a student-centered classroom into one that is student-driven, how he tries to stay ahead of student anxieties, and how he promotes a culture that rewards taking risks. Presenter(s): Edward Zarrow, Westwood High School Coaching: Slow Down to Catch Up Become a Language Coach. Slow down or Slow-Mo and reflect. Review game tapes to assess for learning. Treat students like athletes and coach to improve the skills critical to winning. Increase motivation and endurance with impactful coach talk. Don t drill and kill, support learners through the pain it takes to gain and help them celebrate progress. Presenter(s): Linda Egnatz, Lincoln-Way High School #210 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville 628 Teaching Italian Language Using Poetry This session reports on the implementation of a series of lessons that use poetry as a pedagogical tool for writing in different levels of Italian language classes. Students practice writing poetry by imitating samples by various Italian writers. Focus is on selecting imitable poetry, samples of students work, and integration in curriculum. Presenter(s): Daniela Zappador Guerra, CSULB Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville 629 Winter is NOT Coming... in Miami This session will compare some stylistic and narrative themes of the Epic poem of Ariosto, Orlando Furioso, to the ones in the epic fantasy Games of Thrones, a popular television show. The session will present task-based activities that engage students to discuss Ariosto s masterpiece and one of the most popular TV show of all times. Presenter(s): Magda Novelli Pearson, Florida International University Sponsor: AATI Language of Presentation: Italian Applicable Language: Italian 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville 630 Let s Experience Powerful Four R Strategies to Get You Out of a Rut Are you stuck in repetitive teaching? This session explores four R strategies (Reflect, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) to rejuvenate current practices, provide some solutions to the most problematic areas of teaching (kanji, adjectives, etc.), and transform learners into critical thinkers. Many activities usable in daily teaching are presented. Presenter(s): Mieko Avello, Miami Palmetto Senior High School; Kazue Masuyama; California State University Sacramento Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville 631 Fostering Global Perspectives in the Novice Level Classroom Lower level curriculum often lacks themes related to global issues. How can novice learners use their limited language skills to access authentic material and demonstrate understanding? This session will focus on promoting critical thinking and raising global awareness. Participants will have access to sample teaching units and student work samples. Presenter(s): Kumi Kobayashi, Lynbrook High School; Tomoki Kuwana, Peterson Middle School and Wilcox High School; Yukari Salazar and Ruiko Nagai, Cupertino High School Sponsor: AATJ Applicable Language: Japanese 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Music Row 1, Omni Nashville 632 Community as Classroom: Integrating Language, Culture, and Content This session will focus on using authentic community resources to create engaging teaching strategies for the integrated teaching of language, culture, and content. The presenter will share instructional strategies using the Arab American National Museum as the source of materials for creating successful learning experiences for all learners. Presenter(s): Wafa Hassan, Global Educational Excellence Applicable Language: Arabic 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Music Row 2, Omni Nashville 633 ACTFL Portuguese SIG Session II For an All-Inclusive Pluricentric Class with the Portugueses of the World The scarcity of training for specific purposes and the lack of accessible material for less commonly taught languages, such as Portuguese, increase the risk of unbalanced representation in class. This session will help language professionals generate a pluricentric collaborative network to exchange resources for all-inclusive Portuguese programs. Presenter(s): Alan Febraio Parma and Silvia Ramos- Sollai, Florida State University Little Mistakes that Go Unseen: The Challenges of in Tandem Collaboration The presenter will share qualitative in-depth interview responses from teachers and students of a southern university who are participating in an inter-institutional project entitled Teletandem. The goal is to shed light on difficulties they encountered when establishing an inter-institutional program and the feelings they have towards their in tandem interactions Presenter(s): Viviane De Souza Klen Alves Moore, University of Georgia Sponsor: Portuguese SIG Applicable Language: Portuguese Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 140 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

143 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Music Row 3, Omni Nashville 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 101A, 637 ACTFL Distance Learning SIG Session II Conversation Café: Legitimate Participation and Feedback Online The Conversation Café model is an online interactive environment where learners complete language tasks with TAs, receive personalized feedback, and prepare for formative assessments with instructors. With more than 160 students participating in the Conversation Café daily, come see how this interaction is scaled online without losing necessary pedagogy. Presenter(s): Elizabeth Robinson, BYU Independent Study; Julie Damron and Steven Park, Brigham Young University Diverse Learners and Robots Telepresence in the Hybrid Flipped Classroom As higher education models move toward online offerings, foreign languages must keep pace. Learn to use robotics to increase interaction and engagement for distance telepresence students in the classroom and to meet the needs of diverse language learners through a modified, multi-sensory, flipped-classroom pedagogy. Presenter(s): Susanna Pàmies 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 101D, 640 Dual Language Chinese Programs Harnessing the Power: A DLI STEM Camp Model Attendees will gain an understanding of how to use a dual language immersion STEM camp to increase target language acquisition through hands-on, inquiry-based experiments, music, and partnerships with the local technology community. Presenter(s): Brian Griggs and Wanting Wang, Coronado Elementary School; Wenjing Xie, Arizona State University The Birth, Life, and Death of a Mandarin Dual Language Program A Mandarin Dual Language program was initiated in a small, rural school district with marked generational poverty as a way to provide future opportunities to its students. This session will examine the changes, pressures, and community engagement experienced by the program, as well as its students academic achievement in response to budget cuts. Presenter(s): Sean Hill, Mid Michigan Community College Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese 634 Critical and Social Justice Approaches ACTFL SIG Organizational Meeting The purpose of the newly created ACTFL Critical and Social Justice Approaches (CSJA) SIG is to promote and support critical and social justice approaches in language instruction. The SIG mission is to cultivate a community of educators committed to consciousness-raising and community action in and through language education. You are invited to attend our informational session to learn more about getting involved as an officer, promoting the new SIG, and next steps. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Music Row 4, Omni Nashville 635 Writing a Successful ACTFL Proposal How are proposals for the ACTFL Convention program selected? The ACTFL Program Committee will review the proposal rubric and share sample proposals. In this interactive session, participants will learn about the must-do s and don t-do s for their own proposals, as well as learn how to apply the rubric to sample proposals. Presenter(s): William Anderson, Massapequa School District; Susann Davis, Western Kentucky University 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Old Hickory, Omni Nashville 636 ACTFL-STARTALK Program Design Institute Meeting Meeting of participants in the ACTFL-STARTALK Program Design Institutes (2015, 2016, 2017). Strategies for providing year-round support for learners of critical languages will be shared. STARTALK student program providers are welcome, as are community-based organizations supporting cultures and languages. Presenter(s): Paul Sandrock, ACTFL; Greta Lundgaard, Independent Consultant; Rita Oleksak, Glastonbury Public Schools 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 101B, 638 ACTFL Teacher Development SIG Business Meeting and Presentation Enhancing Reflection Through Classroom Observations in Teacher Development Classroom observations constitute a crucial component in teacher education because of their potential for generating a reflective stance. The presenter reports on a study examining class observations and associated levels of reflection among novice Spanish language teachers and shares ways in which reflection-through-observation can be enhanced. Presenter(s): Alfredo Urzua, San Diego State University 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 101C, 639 Strategies and Tools to Engage and Improve Students Oral Proficiency The goal of this session is to discuss and share strategies and assessments to develop the interpersonal mode of communication for students middle school and high school. Presenters will share activities and tools to enhance standard-based instruction and move students beyond memorized conversation. Presenter(s): Sara Chao, New Trier Township High School; Yi Hua Chou, York Community High School; Hsiya Hsu, Creekside Middle School Sponsor: CLASS Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 101E, 641 Backward Planning on Teaching for Proficiency in Chinese Class This session is focused on planning backward based on performance assessment and check for learning activities to improve students proficiency. It will touch on the basis of backward planning steps, cooperative learning strategies, differentiated instruction, and authentic resources that contribute to promoting the modes of communication. Presenter(s): Xiaohua Wei, Franklin High School; Danmei Houston, Brentwood High School Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 102A, 642 Differentiating Content, Process, and Product to Support All Learners This session will present strategies for anticipating and responding to learners diverse needs by differentiating what they learn, how they learn it, and how they demonstrate learning. Sample lessons, activities, and assessments that can be adapted for a variety of learning contexts will be presented. Presenter(s): Julie Foss, Saginaw Valley State University Applicable Language: French SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 141

144 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 102B, 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 103C, 646 Beyond Intermediate Level Chinese: What to Teach and How This panel offers new concepts for dealing with challenges in teaching intermediate to advanced level Chinese that includes selection of materials, techniques for vocabulary building, and design of assignments. It also addresses such fundamental issues as the pros and cons of authentic materials, as well as accuracy and appropriateness in learners output. Presenter(s): Chih-p ing Chou, Jincheng Liu, and Xin Zou, Princeton University Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 104C, 649 Lead with NCSSFL: LinguaFolio 101 A Session for Prospective Implementers LinguaFolio has gained national attention as a reputable and easy-to-use learner self-assessment portfolio. Explore its components, including the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements and Interculturality guidance. Learn how to integrate proficiency-based goal setting, the reflective learning cycle, and research-based best practices in its implementation. Presenter(s): Lisa Harris, Virginia Department of Education; Ryan Wertz, Ohio Department of Education SATURDAY 643 French Language Advocacy Resources for Teachers and Administrators Learn about the three innovative tools for French advocacy and communication created by the Institut Français in Paris and designed for French teachers and administrators. In this workshop, participants will be given subscription information in addition to strategies on how to use them at their school and implement them in their classrooms. Presenter(s): Jean Charconnet and Karl Cogard, Embassy of France Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Language of Presentation: French Applicable Language: French 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 103A, 644 The Development of CFL Learners Cultural Competence This session discusses CFL learners cultural competency development through a study of the discrepancy between advanced learners language proficiency and cultural competence, an examination of the effects of an online video project in a culture-integrated beginning level Chinese class, and a comparison of heritage and non-heritage learners acquisition of pragmatic routines formulae. Presenter(s): Jia Yang, University of Dayton; Chengxu Yin, University of Notre Dame; Guangyan Chen, Texas Christian University Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 103B, 645 Aspects of Teaching Advanced Level Chinese L2 Learners This session discusses issues concerning integrating language and content in advanced Chinese L2 instruction. It examines current approaches in language instruction and proposes innovative instructional design to help advanced level Chinese L2 students acquire linguistic and pragmatic strategies that learners use to ensure content comprehension. Presenter(s): Fang-Yi Chao, Martha Gallagher, Eugene Gregory, and Tai-Jung Lee, United States Military Academy Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 104A, 647 Customizing a Language Program for Heritage Spanish Speakers Heritage Spanish speakers often play a special role in the school environment. This session is designed to identify the needs and strengths of these students and present ideas on how to raise expectations and challenge them to be leaders in their communities. Time will be devoted to discussing creative solutions to the obstacles they often face. Presenter(s): Erin Caceres, Centennial High School Applicable Language: Spanish 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 104B, 648 Sentence Frames as Supports for Academic Language Development in Immersion Sentence frames offer linguistic support for immersion learners and help students build proficiency in the immersion language. Attendees will learn strategies to create and embed sentence frames across academic language functions to support student language development and output. Resources created for Delaware s immersion programs will be shared. Presenter(s): Lynn Fulton-Archer, Delaware Department of Education Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 104D, 650 Fostering Strong World Language Programs in Chicago Public Schools In this session participants will learn how a large, urban school district is promoting collaboration and consistency in what is being taught and how instruction is being delivered in its world language classrooms through the use of the new Chicago Public Schools World Language Guidance Document. Presenter(s): Fabiola Fadda-Ginski and Caliz Gil-Garcia, Chicago Public Schools 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 104E, 651 Common Formative Assessment: A Tool for Teaching The presenter will provide a definition of Common Formative Assessment and discuss its application in the world language classroom. Using the World-Readiness Standards and the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do statements, attendees will unwrap standards and work individually and in small groups to create proficiency-based tasks. Presenter(s): Nicholas Gossett, University of South Alabama Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 142 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

145 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 105AB, 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 106C, 655 Easily Teach the Quijote with Free Open Ed Curriculum and Resources Does Siglo de Oro literature intimidate you as much as it does your students? Discover free online resources that personalize learning, promote critical and creative thinking, motivate learner autonomy, and offer academic support. Diverse activities build reader confidence and encourage a deep exploration and understanding of the eleven chapters of the Quixote. Presenter(s): Betsy Arnold, Retired; Rose Potter, University of Texas at Austin Applicable Language: Spanish 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 201A, 658 Help Your Student Make GAINS (Global Awareness through International News) Fake News, U.S. Immigration, Syrian Refugees, Venezuela s Decline Learn how two educators use five minutes a day to teach current events. Students become global citizens and understand cultural viewpoints of current news stories. Presenters will share their sources, lesson plans, and tips for novice to advanced levels. Presenter(s): Heidi Lechner, Libertyville High School; Jorge Zamora, Glenbrook South High School 652 Every Day s an IPA IPAs (Integrated Performance Assessments) reflect basic, realistic human language use in the world. Instructors already have access to resources to create meaningful, articulated, integrated sequences of interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational activities. Use those resources for quick, motivating, formative student learning every day. Presenter(s): Norah Jones, Fluency Professional Development 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 106A, 653 Tapping the Pedagogical Potential of Wordless Graphic Novels In our visual culture, wordless graphic novels constitute an invaluable authentic resource and a unique pedagogical tool to engage students at all proficiency levels. The presenter will share strategies for using wordless graphic novels to explore global issues, stimulate students creativity, and develop their visual literacy and proficiency. Presenter(s): Dulce De Castro, Collin College Applicable Language: Spanish 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 106B, 654 Go Ahead, Adapt the Text! World language teachers often hear, Adapt the task, not the text! In this presentation, participants will explore when and why this mantra is useful for incorporating authentic resources and also when it is not necessary. Participants will develop criteria for whether and how to adapt a text and apply these to authentic resources (Spanish). Presenter(s): Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell, Musicuentos Applicable Language: Spanish 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 107AB, 656 Celebrating 100 Years of the AATSP s Hispania Celebrate Hispania s 100th birthday! Learn about Hispania s centenary volume, which offers current and future visions of topics in Spanish and Portuguese. Presenters discuss and demonstrate how research articles published in Hispania can translate to Spanish/ Portuguese language teaching/learning activities for both K-12 and college instruction. Presenter(s): Sheri Long, AATSP; Jean Leloup, USAFA & FLTEACH; Frank Nuessel, University of Louisville; Pete Swanson, Georgia State University Applicable Language: Spanish 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 108, 657 Peer Feedback in the Foreign Language Classroom This session discusses how peer feedback can be used in the foreign language classroom. The presenter will discuss existing research on peer feedback and subsequently demonstrate how teachers can train students to provide feedback to each other during peer interaction activities. The focus will be on oral corrective feedback. Presenter(s): Lieselotte Sippel, Penn State University 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 201B, 659 Negotiating Meaning in the TL: Overcoming L1 Use in the WL Classroom This session will address using the target language (TL) in class with strategies and techniques that empower students to use the TL, as opposed to breaking down and using the native language (L1). Attendees will leave with ideas on how to replace L1 use in class with TL use, creating an environment where L2 use is prioritized. Presenter(s): Richard Linnell, Glencoe High School 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 202A, 660 Experience the World: Inviting Study Abroad into the Campus Classroom Course Correspondents connect the study abroad experience with courses on campus. Specialized activities enhance the classroom experience as the CC engages in the target language and culture. Presenters will share program development from curricular and administrative perspectives and provide examples from French, Spanish, and Italian classes. Presenter(s): Glynis Cowell, Helene De Fays, and Valerie Pruvost, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; Nina Furry, University of North Carolina SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 143

146 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 202B, 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 204, 664 Power Up Your Class! How To Make Fun Language Activities With Technology Learn how to create communication games and critical thinking activities with Google Slides, Google Forms and student response systems like Kahoot! and Quizlet. Harness the power of templates to streamline creation with culturally authentic material. Bring your own device and join in as we create engaging activities to get your students talking! Presenter(s): Andrew Forlano, The Steward School 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 206A, 667 Documenting Teacher Effectiveness: A Framework for Performance Evaluations Presenters will describe the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of highly effective world language teachers, consider the types of documents and data to be submitted during the evaluation process, and suggest a framework for teachers to use and share with personnel who are responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of world language teachers. Presenter(s): Emily Spinelli, AATSP; Anne Nerenz, Eastern Michigan University; Irma Torres, Oakland Schools SATURDAY 661 Best of NECTFL: Top Ten Activities to Liven Up Your Language Class Increase the level of enthusiasm and participation in your class with games, cooperative activities, and technology. Activities presented will include demonstrations and audience participation. Teachers will leave with materials and links that can be used with any language/ level. Bring a device to get the full experience. Presenter(s): Valerie Greer and Wendy Mercado, Bay Shore Middle School 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 202C, 662 Free Innovative Technology Tools from the Language Resource Centers This panel will bring together four Title VI Language Resource Centers to showcase free technology projects with a live demonstration. The tools will address various areas of interest to K-16 language instructors including professional development, project-based learning, cultural literacy, reading proficiency, and online education. Presenter(s): William Nichols, Georgia State University; Carl Blyth, University of Texas at Austin; Julio Rodriguez, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Chantelle Warner, University of Arizona 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 203A, 663 A Standards-based Grading Starter Kit for World Languages Explore one district s work to implement curricula based on the World-Readiness Standards. A vetted framework for grading and reporting will be shared. A review of each step of the implementation process will include research-based rationale, as well as framework documents that will guide participants in their own implementation of SBG. Presenter(s): Justin Fisk, Patrick Grady, and Anthony Reibel, Adlai E Stevenson High School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 205A, 665 Winning at Interpersonal Speaking, from Novice to AP Enable students at all levels to rock interpersonal assessments! In this interactive session participants will learn keys to equip students to: create questions and answers that spark good conversations, become tuned-in listeners who know how to ask appropriate follow -up questions, and use tried and true conversation coping strategies. Presenter(s): Jane Shea, Jasper High School; Gregory Shields, Plano Senior High/Plano Independent School District 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 205B, 666 Using the AAPPL to Inform Teaching and Learning This panel will address how to use ACTFL s Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) data to inform the extent to which schools, districts, and programs are meeting their learning goals and aligning with curricular outlines. Presenter(s): Margaret Malone, ACTFL/AELRC Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 206B, 668 Engaging Visual Learners: Using Images in Latin Language Acquisition This presentation offers Latin teachers practical examples of image-focused class exercises to encourage communication-centered learning. Participants will be guided through the design and execution of class activities that utilize images to minimize metacognitive thinking and facilitate more active and intuitive comprehension and retention. Presenter(s): Antonia Young, Staten Island Academy Applicable Language: Latin 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 207A, 669 Breakout: The Proficiency Experience Want to break out of the traditional classroom? Want to provide students with a language experience that will promote language proficiency, global competence, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills? Join colleagues in breaking out of the proficiency pyramid and learn how to create your own breakout games for the language classroom. Presenter(s): Krista Chambless, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Sandrine Hope, University of Alabama Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 144 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

147 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 207B, 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 208A, 673 Putting Grammar in its Place in Language Teaching and Programming The paradigm shift of the proficiency movement encourages language teachers and programs to plan for proficiency outcomes rather than being guided by the grammatical concepts in the textbook. This session will overview the new role of grammar in teaching and assessment, and provide strategies to involve students in their developing proficiency. Presenter(s): Nicole Sherf, Salem State University/ MAFLA 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 209B, 676 Student-curated e-learning This student-driven, digital curation platform offers learners transnational, multiliteracy, sustainable e-learning through authentic media. Learners deepen learning by sharing curations with native speakers during Teletandem exchanges. Students and faculty co-construct interactive, scaffolded modules for interpretive support and focus on form. Presenter(s): Lionel Mathieu, Vera Abbate, Yan Gao, and Salwa Sheibany, Virginia Commonwealth University 670 SPEAK UP for World Languages: Unite and Move Teachers Towards Proficiency How does an LOTE leader unite and move teachers from traditional teaching to proficiency? See how one large district is doing just this, by giving teachers step-by-step instructions on how to shift their teaching to proficiency. Participants will go through these steps themselves so they can take the concepts back home and continue the practice. Presenter(s): Amy Anderton and Meredith Clark, Dallas Independent School District 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 207C, 671 Relating Vocabulary Size to ACTFL Reading Proficiency Levels Vocabulary size is an important predictor of reading proficiency. This session presents data on the vocabulary sizes of more than 300 college students studying Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Spanish at various ACTFL reading proficiency levels ranging from NM to S. Implications for vocabulary learning (kinds, size, and methods) will be discussed. Presenter(s): Erwin Tschirner, University of Leipzig; Jane Hacking and Fernando Rubio, University of Utah 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 207D, 672 Cross Curriculum Team Teaching Literacy-based Proficiency Activities The session will discuss how to implement a cross curriculum team teaching model in general, focusing specifically on literary-based, proficiency-building activities for classroom use. Presenter(s): James Starron, Ravenwood High School; Chip Arnold, McCallie School 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 208B, : Planned and Purposeful Target Language and English Use for Teachers and Students We know we should use the target language (TL) in our classes, striving for 90%+. But 90% for whom? What about that other 10%? TL and English use should be planned and purposeful, for both teachers and students. We ll look at appropriate language use, comprehensible input, and strategies for keeping students in the TL even when your back is turned! Presenter(s): Catherine Ritz, Arlington High School 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 209A, 675 Stop Grading, Start Teaching: Implementing Online Evaluation This session presents how to replace traditional in-class evaluations with online competency-based quizzes. This style of evaluation results in more class time for conversational activities, greater student engagement and accountability, and increased learning incentives. Learn how to spend less time grading and dedicate more energy to teaching. Presenter(s): Brian Yates, Red Rocks Community College 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 209C, 677 Building Skills for Success in the Interpretive Mode Do your students become overwhelmed when listening to and reading authentic materials? This session will focus on how to build students key interpretive skills in listening and reading tasks as well as how to scaffold those skills between novice and intermediate levels. Specific examples for Spanish, French, and German will be provided. Presenter(s): Emma Woodworth and Natalie Kaminski, Glenbrook South High School; Anne Walsh, Illinois State University 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 210, 678 Flüchtlinge in Deutschland Immer noch auf der Flucht oder angekommen? The flight of refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, and other crisis areas and their migration to Germany poses the largest political and social challenge for Germany since re-unification. It is essential that our students understand the challenges and opportunities this humanitarian crisis represents and the perspectives of all people affected by it. Presenter(s): Sigurd Piwek, Milwaukee German Immersion Schools; Katharina Barbe, Northern Illinois University; Reinhard Zachau, University of the South Sponsor: AATG Language of Presentation: German Applicable Language: German SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 145

148 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 SATURDAY 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 211, 679 Literary Interviews Online: Expanding Literature Orally and Aurally Recordings of authors available in online databases, such as Dichterlesen.net and Poetenladen.de, expand the context in which students can access literary texts aurally. This workshop presents strategies to combine these authentic voices with texts to elevate reading to a multimedia experience that increases both listening and reading comprehension. Presenter(s): Rachel Halverson, University of Idaho; Carol Anne Costabile-Heming, University of North Texas Sponsor: AATG Language of Presentation: German Applicable Language: German 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 212, 680 Anybody Interested in Sports? Communication Needs Intercultural Skills (Inter)Cultural aspects of language learning often make teachers struggle for issues of common interest in order to guarantee high motivation. Talking about sports-within a framework of general cultural issues- can provide an approach for learners of all ages and allow communication, exchange, and projection to more than one country. Presenter(s): Gertrude Zhao-Heissenberger, Austrian Federal Ministry of Education; Clemens Tonsern, Austrian Ministry of Education & University of Vienna Sponsor: AATG Language of Presentation: German Applicable Language: German 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 213, 681 Contingent Labor in German Studies This panel discusses issues that affect teachers of German language, literature, and culture in institutions of higher education who hold non-tenure-track appointments (e.g., salary and benefits, conditions of employment, demographics, participation in departmental and institutional governance, academic freedom, professional development). Presenter(s): Carol Tatlock, Washington University; Brooke Kreitinger, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Elizabeth Landers, Dominican University; Ingeborg Walther, Duke University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Room 214, 682 Making Your World Language Class More Inclusive: Strategies and Resources This session offers insight into AATG s committee Alle lernen Deutsch and provides strategies and activities on how to support students understanding of German. Additionally, the presenters propose methods on how to create an inclusive, humane curriculum with materials on multiculturalism and diversity in the classroom. Presenter(s): Carla Ghanem, Arizona State University; Sabine Marina Jones, Oberlin College; Daphne Warren, White Station High School Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Acoustic, Omni Nashville 683 AAUSC Annual Business Meeting & Reception 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville 684 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Research on Lexicon and Syntax Effects of Linguistic Correlates on Reading and Listening Comprehension This study examines the effects of linguistic correlates on reading and listening comprehension of learners of Korean. Vocabulary, syntax, and discourse knowledge test scores are used as linguistic correlates that predict comprehension scores. The results show that discourse knowledge exerts the most significant impact on advanced learners. Presenter(s): Sun-kwang Bae, Defense Language Institute Salience of Noun-Adjective Agreement in L2 Latin An eye-tracking study of low level Latin learners completing a low-salience translation task and a high-salience forced-choice adjective completion task indicates that, while the high-salience task did not result in more accurate performance or in longer dwell times on nouns, learners did indicate awareness of the need to mark case agreement. Presenter(s): John Sarkissian and Jennifer Behney, Youngstown State University 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville 685 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Leadership and Advocacy Why Do High School Students Study Foreign Language? Why Do They Quit? The results of a survey of more than 350 high school students on why they chose or did not choose to study a foreign language in the first place, and why they chose to continue or discontinue language learning. Presenter(s): Emily Benz L2 Education in the DOD A National Security Issue From gathering intelligence to engaging with local populations, L2 skills among U.S. military leaders are essential to our national security. In this context, this 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 L2 education in the DOD. Presenter(s): Dieter Waldvogel, U.S. Air Force Academy; Silvia Peart, U.S. Naval Academy Disease and Hispanic Art: Students as Curators In this presentation audience members learn how to engage students with works of art to develop their research and linguistic skills as they curate a bilingual art exhibit that, in this case, deals with issues of health and disease. Though dealing with the Spanish-speaking world, the project described is applicable to all languages. Presenter(s): Sylvia Lopez, Beloit College 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville 686 Lesson Design in Preparation for IB and AP Japanese Courses and Exams This session will focus on classroom activities that support preparation for the IB and AP Japanese exams. The presenters will provide an overview of both exams and courses, sharing unit plans and student samples for each. The audience will then discuss how to design effective learning activities for common goals shared by IB and AP. Presenter(s): Kyoko Shoji, Notre Dame High School; William Collazo, Deerfield Beach High School Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 146 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

149 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Music Row 3, Omni Nashville 690 Modern Greek: A Living Classic Trojan Horse Comes to Life Experience It! Trojan Horse Comes to Life integrates the best of human technology with active learning. Experience a unique, creative, and highly engaging way to enhance language development within a cultural context. Participants will actually network and connect socially while implementing interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication. Presenter(s): Vasiliki Tsigas-Fotinis; Athena Borzeka, Morris County School of Technology Sponsor: Modern Greek SIG Applicable Language: Other 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 101C, 694 CLASS General Membership Meeting and Award Ceremony The CLASS President will deliver the annual report. Newly elected members of the CLASS Board of Directors will be introduced and certificates for various awards will be presented to recipients. Sponsor: CLASS Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 687 Intermediate to Proficiency: Engaging Language Learning Experience This session showcases engaging learning tools created by researchers in Information Science and Computer Science at Cornell University. It demonstrates how computational design techniques can leverage already engaging pop culture materials to motivate language learners and build pragmatic competence. Presenter(s): Gabriel Culbertson, Erik Andersen, and Naomi Larson, Cornell University Sponsor: AATJ Applicable Language: Japanese 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Music Row 1, Omni Nashville 688 Using Technology to Increase Student Engagement and Motivation The presenter will show participants how to use Socrative, a free educational tool that provides immediate feedback, increases students digital literacy, and improves self-paced learning and autonomy. It also visualizes their understanding and creates a supportive classroom environment. Presenter(s): Mohamed Ansary, University of Arizona Language of Presentation: Arabic Applicable Language: Arabic 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Music Row 2, Omni Nashville 689 ACTFL Cinema (Film) SIG Business Meeting and Presentation Teaching Latin American Film Using Film Posters Film posters and lobby cards have always been a part of art, advertising, and market research. The characteristics of the film poster make an excellent pedagogical tool to teach not only about the film itself but how these elements connect to the visual culture in Latin American societies. Presenter(s): Michael Dillon, Morehouse College 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Music Row 5, Omni Nashville 691 Regional Directors and ACTFL Regional Representatives Meeting 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 101A, 692 ACTFL Distance Learning SIG Business Meeting The DL SIG Online Mentoring Committee and faculty from the National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC) will present the DL SIG s latest initiative: a mentoring program for instructors who are new to the online teaching environment. Both novice online language teachers and seasoned practitioners are encouraged to become involved in this project. The annual business meeting will follow and the 2017 online teaching awards will be presented. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend! 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 101B, 693 ACTFL Spanish for Heritage Learners SIG Business Meeting Restorative Justice in the SHL Classroom: Re- Assessing the Politics of Language Variation The debates surrounding the place of prestige and stigmatized variants in the SHL classroom have persisted for many years. In this presentation, the presenter argues that the debate can be framed within a restorative view of justice a view that emphasizes reconciliation and healing rather than redress of unequal distribution and retribution for past wrongs. Presenter(s): Glenn Martinez, Ohio State University 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 101D, 695 Using STARTALK Resources to Strengthen Chinese Immersion Programs STARTALK has been providing abundant resources for effective language teaching and learning. During this session, experience with how STARTALK resources are used to improve teacher effectiveness will be shared based on the Mandarin immersion programs at College Park ES in San Mateo-Foster City SD, CA and Paint Branch ES in Maryland. Presenter(s): WenChang Chuang, San Mateo Foster City School District; Ruby Costea, Prince George s County Public Schools Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 Applicable Language: Chinese 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 101E, 696 Listening and Reading Skills Development in Heritage Chinese Schools This session will discuss listening and reading skills development and outcomes of K-10 students in heritage Chinese schools, including differences in student learning patterns between Chinese as a heritage language (CHL) and non-chl students. Additionally, strategies for developing CHL students listening and reading programs will be discussed. Presenter(s): Rosa Yeh, Midwest Chinese Language School Association; Tony Chen, National Council of Associations of Chinese Language Schools; Jion Liou Yen, Lewis University Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 147

150 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 SATURDAY 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 102B, 697 Reading Proficiency: A Multimedia Approach to Teaching Literary Text Understanding a literary text can be challenging or intimidating for second language learners for a variety of reasons. Presenters will explore with participants the challenges associated with teaching literature and share the ways in which they have used a multimedia approach to enhance student engagement and comprehension. Presenter(s): Heidi Holst-Knudsen and Alexandra Borer, Columbia University Language of Presentation: French Applicable Language: French 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 103A, 698 Service Learning and Writing: Communicative, Heritage and Non- Heritage The Writing Process and Products of Chinese Heritage and Non-Heritage Learners Literature about heritage and non-heritage learners linguistic skills, literacy development, and more specifically, writing performance, will be reviewed. Results of a study that compares the writing process and products between low-intermediate heritage and non-heritage Chinese learners will be presented and pedagogical implications will be provided. Presenter(s): Shuyi Yang Effects of Teaching Communicative Writing on Chinese Proficiency This study examines how using communicative writing activities can improve Chinese reading, speaking, and listening proficiencies in contrast to using traditional methods such as copying characters and creating sentences. Presenter(s): Qun Ao, United States Military Academy How to Engage Students in Learning Chinese via Service Learning This research is on a service -learning project involving advanced level Chinese language learners at a university in a western state where more than 40 Chinese dual immersion programs are housed. Suggestions on how to implement an effective service learning project that benefits all participants will be offered. Presenter(s): Alex Yuan and Gloria Yang, Utah Valley University Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 103B, 699 Five Years of Language Proficiency Results from a Flagship Chinese Program This panel is an analysis of five years of proficiency data from college students in a Flagship Chinese program. The first part describes what proficiency-based language instruction looks like. The second introduces the analysis methodology and findings. The third provides recommendations on classroom instruction, study abroad, and program effectiveness. Presenter(s): Der-lin Chao, Bo Hao, and Bing Ying Hu, Hunter College Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 103C, 700 Reflections on CFL Curriculum Design to Meet the 21 st Century Requirements This panel covers three presentations related to new principles in CFL curriculum design for the 21st century: 1) student learning outcomes reconsidered for a degree-offering CFL program; 2) curriculum development for a non-degree CFL program; 3) how to select and use standardized testing instruments for program assessment. Presenter(s): Yueming Yu, Carnegie Mellon University; Shuai Li, Georgia State University; Ran Zhao, University of Virginia Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 104A, 701 Breaking New Ground in Community-engaged Language Learning This session describes the growth of a community-engaged learning program in Spanish from one successful university class into a flourishing series of courses. The session will detail the depth and breadth of programming, from a joint art program with local Spanish-speaking middle schoolers, to a program in digital storytelling with campus workers. Presenter(s): Alice Miano, Vivian Brates, and Irene Carvajal, Stanford University Applicable Language: Spanish 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 104C, 702 Let the IPA Guide the Way! Maximize classroom time by teaching to the test. Get hands-on practice designing real-world Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs), learning targets, and daily lessons that increase proficiency in all the modes. Leave with templates, drills, rubrics, apps, a plethora of authentic resources, and a cheat sheet! Presenter(s): Stephanie Shepherd and Anita Orr, St. Andrews School 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 104D, 703 Collaboration and Consistency: Creating Curriculum in Teams Participants will learn about creating a collaborative curriculum across languages that aligns vertically and is based on AP themes. Three high school teachers will present a Thematic Unit taught in Hebrew, French, and Spanish, and explain the process and benefits of collaborative curriculum design. Presenter(s): Josh Morrel and Amanda Vogg, Glenbrook North High School; Leslie Rathunde, Loyola Academy 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 104E, 704 Creating Effective Rubrics to Strengthen and Assess Student Writing In this session the presenters share their experience designing assessments for presentational writing tasks in a composition class. Using real examples of rubrics used to assess students written work and of written work turned in by students, they provide a guide to creating clear, effective assessments that also strengthen student writing. Presenter(s): Ashwini Ganeshan, Ohio University; Julie Ward, University of Oklahoma Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 148 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

151 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 106A, 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 107AB, 708 Personalizing Instruction for Intermediate High-advanced Low learners Presenters will share strategies for curricular design and classroom activities to individualize learning in the IH-AL range. Additionally, presenters will highlight ways to use new technologies (such as popular learning management systems) to document student progress, create portfolios including audio/video, and reduce the daily grading burden. Presenter(s): Cynthia Martin, University of Maryland; Irina Dolgova, Yale University; Martina Lindseth University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 201B, 711 Focus on the European Union in and Beyond Language Classes This session will describe an interdisciplinary minor in European Union Studies focusing on French, German, Italian, and Spanish, supported by a Title VI Grant. The presenter will describe its content and demonstrate its advantages for language study in and beyond the classroom. Participants will be invited to share ideas for similar initiatives. Presenter(s): Mary Helen Kashuba, Chestnut Hill College 705 Student Presentations that Engage Are you bored with student presentations? Are your students bored listening to each other? What if you could actively engage all students while mitigating the anxiety-and the boredom-associated with student presentations? Strategies for increasing engagement and formulating accountability will be discussed. Examples are in Spanish and German. Presenter(s): Sara Bostwick, Williamston Community Schools; Kari Richards, Michigan State University Applicable Language: Spanish 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 106B, 706 Reading for Proficiency in the Language Classroom Teachers have access to authentic texts but avoid using them because they don t know where to start, and students get frustrated and seem uninterested. This interactive session will provide research-based activities that frame reading to guide participants through specific learning objectives, extensions, and the use of the three modes of communication. Presenter(s): Rebecca Borden and Patricia Tello, University of Oklahoma Applicable Language: Spanish 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 106C, 707 Service Learning Research: Achievements, Opportunities, and Challenges The potential of foreign language service learning to increase students civic engagement is especially important today. Our panel will assess the status of service learning research. We will address institutional, methodological, and practical issues affecting research and suggest future directions for research projects and pedagogical practice. Presenter(s): Annie Abbott and Rejane Dias, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Josef Hellebrandt, Santa Clara University; Diana Ruggiero, University of Memphis Applicable Language: Spanish 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 108, 709 ULTRA Language: Upper Level Techniques Reinforcing Active Language Today s language classrooms and the AP Language and Culture exams focus on proficiency. In this high energy workshop, the presenters will share a variety of proficiency-based activities, projects, and presentations that energize their classrooms, where intermediate and advanced students communicate through positive and engaging experiences. Presenter(s): Linda Havas, Greendale High School; Catherine Stresing, Wauwatosa School District 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 201A, 710 Cultural Concepts Associated with Languages that Affect Cognitive Processing The presenter will discuss how processing tacit cultural knowledge embedded in different languages may result in different cognitive processing. Participants will engage in activities to experience different cognitive processing of cultural concepts and will discuss their insights and ways to facilitate processing information in a foreign language. Presenter(s): Eva Wegrzecka-Kowalewski, University of Pittsburgh 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 202A, 712 Bringing the Department Together: Building a Team of Teacher Leaders Proficiency-based instruction is here to stay, so how can departments be transformed into Professional Learning Communities dedicated to supporting teachers on their journey to become more effective practitioners? In the session, we will discuss ways to redesign department meetings and re-envision practices to build capacity in department members. Presenter(s): Jennifer Aranda, Johnson High School- NEISD; John Cadena 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 202B, 713 On Script Systems and Proficiencies: Some Predictions and Strategies This presentation includes four different types of languages taught at various universities. Type I and II languages use Roman script with or without special encoding, while Type III and IV use non-roman script, with or without other special encodings. The script systems are correlated with oral proficiencies to note correspondences and mismatches. Presenter(s): Gyanam Mahajan, Jenjit Gasigitamrong, Thu Ba Nguyen, and Juliana Wijaya, UCLA SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 149

152 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 202C, 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 204, 717 Bridging East to West Maximizing the Best Eastern and Western approaches to education tend to be polarized. How can we maximize the best of both? Using polarity management as a lens, participants will engage in activities to identify the strengths of both systems and walk away with practical strategies to maximize those strengths to create more effective proficiency-based Chinese programs. Presenter(s): Sally Lean, Singapore American School Applicable Language: Chinese 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 206B, 720 Flipping the Class: Dispelling Myths and Sharing How It Works Meaningful learning occurs when students have autonomy and navigate their own learning. Let students construct their own knowledge and skills. Strategies for successful flipped classrooms will be shared showing how students can connect with others and utilize the target language, culture, and 21st century skills. Presenter(s): Junko Tokuda Simpson and Izumi Takeda, University of California, San Diego; Yasu-Hiko Tohsaku, University of California Language of Presentation: Japanese 714 Keeping It Real: Using Authentic Texts for Multiple Language Levels This session will demonstrate ways to implement activities focusing on authentic texts to allow for the use of these materials with students at various language levels. It will provide strategies for creating activities based on authentic texts and practice in modifying tasks according to the proficiency levels of different groups of students. Presenter(s): Ruth Owens, Arkansas State University SATURDAY 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 203A, 715 Discovering and Engaging with Learners Knowledge about Language In this session, instructors will learn to use clinical interviews to explore and engage with how learners think about language. Examples of how collegiate French learners understand the past are used to illustrate complexity in learners knowledge. Discover how to learn more about students knowledge about language (e.g., grammar, writing strategies). Presenter(s): Amy Clay, UW-Madison 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 203B, 716 Development of the OPI+: Connecting Curriculum and Assessment for a Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) Setting The OPI+ is an oral test of general and work-related language proficiency that provides both a participatory speaking and listening score for use by the services and government agencies. The presenters will provide an overview of the approach they implemented during the development of the OPI+ along with its companion curriculum and classroom assessment activities. Presenter(s): Clay Leishman, Naval Special Warfare Audience Level: Administration 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 205B, 718 Learning Language and Becoming a Global Citizen Through Social Justice Share ways to build intercultural competence, strong language skills, and pique student curiosity about the culture of their target language by focusing on questions of social justice for global citizenship. Presenter(s): Toni Theisen, Thompson School District; George Stewart, EF 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 206A, 719 Virtual Reality and Authentic Cultural Immersion This presentation will describe the opportunities offered by virtual reality in language learning. Parallels between effective virtual reality experiences and effective language and culture pedagogy will be highlighted. Participants will be provided with key principles and tips on developing interactive, culturally rich lessons using virtual reality. Presenter(s): Nicole Mills, Harvard University 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 207A, 721 Get Them Moving! Language Acquisition Through Kinesthetic Activities In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn a variety of strategies that will get their students moving! From running dictation to simultaneous acting to reverse charades, these strategies will personalize second language acquisition for the diverse needs of learners. Presenter(s): Rebecca Pruente and Suzannah Wood, Greely Middle School 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 207B, 722 What is Text? Exploring Textdependent Tasks in the World Language Class The word text often evokes images of the printed word. Everything is a text. Literacy in the World Language class starts with interpreting everything one can see, hear, touch, smell, or taste from the target culture. Learn how to create performance tasks based on culturally authentic texts that can be adapted for any language or level. Presenter(s): Mara Cobe and Michele Henriquez, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 150 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

153 Saturday Nov18 DAILY PROGRAM 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 207C, 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 208B, 726 Immersion Strategies that Work in World Language Classrooms Immersion teachers employ strategies to make content comprehensible while staying 100% in the target language. This session will explore instructional strategies that are applicable in the World Language classroom. Participants will discuss, analyze, and rate examples in this interactive session. Presenter(s): Michaela Claus-Nix, Forsyth County Schools 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 209C, 729 Student Success Through Universal Design in Postsecondary L2 Instruction This presentation will focus on how the implementation of Universal Design for Instruction (UDI) in the postsecondary L2 classroom enhances learning and increases student success through equitable access to education for all learners. Discussion will be framed around the nine principles of UDI as motivation for student engagement and empowerment. Presenter(s): Camille Qualtere and Mirna Trauger, Muhlenberg College 723 Lead with NCSSFL: English Learners Performance in Dual Language Immersion This presentation will report data on English learners who participate in Utah s dual language immersion program, how they perform in English language arts, and how proficient they are in the immersion partner language. Presenters will include demographic information for English learners state-wide and in DLI. Presenter(s): Jamie Leite, Utah State Board of Education; Johanna Watzinger-Tharp, University of Utah 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 207D, 724 Fifteen Digital Projects, Prompts, and Rubrics Enhance your students web portfolios with 15 innovative digital projects inspired by social media such as Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Reddit, Yelp and Pintrest. Leave with access to 15 project prompts, including templates and rubrics. Learn to create, share, and update digital portfolios as these projects can be adapted across languages and levels. Presenter(s): Merissa Sadler and Erin Kanner, La Canada High School 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 208A, 725 Starting Off on the Right Foot: Focusing Student Attention Want students to run to class in anticipation every day? Then upgrade that opening exercise. With so many authentic resources available, starting off on the right foot has never been easier or more motivating. This session introduces 13 types of authentic resources to use as introductory activities and 10 ways to apply them across the three modes. Presenter(s): Deborah Espitia, Retired Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 209A, 727 Using Students Proficiency Levels to Inform Your Instruction Data informs instruction and better data informs better instruction. Participants receive an interactive template-the Dear Teacher letter-which compiles data from readily available language, school, and assessment sources, assembles a student profile, and informs stakeholders: This is what I can do right now. This is how you can teach me. Presenter(s): Joseph Whinery, Williamson County Schools Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 209B, 728 Go Global: Project-based Learning with Foreign Partners The session outlines a Project-Based Learning module protocol and findings from an exchange program that uses an online platform to connect Chinese learners at high school and college levels with partners in China. The goal is to extend learning beyond the classroom, and develop linguistic skills and intercultural competence for 21st century learners. Presenter(s): Lily Childs, MICDS; I-Ling Hsu, University of Rhode Island; Xiang Kong and Li Zhou, Honghe University 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 210, 730 Here s Your Next German Lesson Plan After a long weekend or following a stimulating conference, lesson planning for Monday classes can be challenging. In this session, secondary and postsecondary educators interactively share a collection of engaging, standards-based, and readily implementable lessons that will motivate novice to advanced students. Presenter(s): Bridget Swanson, University of Pennsylvania; Sarah Buckliew, River Bluff High School; Alysha Holmquist, Enumclaw High School; William Morgan, Riverside Military Academy Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 211, 731 FLACH III: Children s Literature from Austria and Switzerland This session introduces participants to children s literature from Austria and Switzerland to provide participants with ready-made interactive teaching and learning units to incorporate into their current teaching. Language levels: A1 C1. Units consider authors Christine Nöstlinger, Martin Auer, and the Schweizer Jugendwerk. Presenter(s): Karin Baumgartner, University of Utah; Melanie Mello, Chandler High School; Adrienne Merritt, University of California, Berkeley Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German SATURDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 151

154 DAILY PROGRAM Saturday Nov18 SATURDAY 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 212, 732 Using Theater Techniques in German Language Teaching In this session, the two presenters will introduce methods and activities based on theater techniques to enhance the core competences stated in The common European framework of reference for languages: oral communication skills, reading comprehension, writing skills, and listening comprehension. Presenter(s): Vera Dindoyal and Leeni Martinkari, German Central Agency for Schools Abroad Sponsor: AATG Language of Presentation: German Applicable Language: German 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 213, 733 Information Session: Making an Honor Society Work for You and Your Program An Honor Society can do more than simply initiate students into the society. Using the example of the National German Honor Society, panelists will discuss ways to engage both faculty and students more fully with scholarships for students to study abroad and for graduate study, incentive grants for campus projects, and advocating for the language. Presenter(s): James Davidheiser, University of the South; John Lalande II, State University of New York At Oswego; Brett Martz, Longwood University; Michael Shaughnessy, Washington & Jefferson College Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Room 214, 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 West Point; Cynthia Chalupa, West Virginia University; Kathrin Frenzel, Ohio State University; Peter Pfeiffer, Georgetown University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Cumberland 1 & 2, Omni Nashville Tennessee Foreign Language Teaching Association Awards Reception The Tennessee Foreign Language Teaching Association s presentation of the 2017 Joyce Ward Teacher of the Year and the 2017 Jacqueline Elliott Award recipient. This event is open to Tennessee Foreign Language Teaching Association members only. 6:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Davidson Ballroom Salon A2 & A3, 736 AATJ Membership Meeting and Reception Annual general meeting for AATJ members. Updates on activities, announcements, reception, and networking. 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Music Row 2, Omni Nashville 737 A Night at the Movies featuring Hija de la Laguna with ACTFL Cinema SIG Enjoy an evening of cinema! Hija de la Laguna ( Daughter of the Lake ) begins at the height of the Peruvian gold rush and tells the story of an Andean woman who is able to communicate with water spirits. She uses her powers to prevent a mining corporation from destroying the lake she considers to be her mother. In Spanish with English subtitles. The film will be followed by a Q&A with the director and the film s protagonist. Sponsor: Film (Cinema) SIG 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Bass, Omni Nashville 738 Reception for Classical Language Teachers Sponsor: American Classical League Do You Know About the Winter Institute? 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Legends Ballroom A-C, Omni Nashville 739 AATG Awards Presentation Join AATG for a special evening honoring teachers of German who have made outstanding contributions to our profession. Mingle and network with colleagues at a reception sponsored by the Goethe-Institut. 9:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m. 740 EINSHOCH6 Concert German Hip Hop Meets Classical Join us for the final concert of EINSHOCH6 U.S. Tour Munich-based EINSHOCH6 combines elements of classical music with hip-hop lyrics in a unique musical form. Since 2013, the Deutsche Welle and the DW Bandtagebuch mit EINSHOCH6 have been touring as ambassadors of the German language-inspiring German educators and their learners worldwide. Purchase tickets at aatg.org/einshoch6 or at the AATG Booth 331 in the Exhibit Hall. Sponsor: AATG ACTFL-Sponsored Workshops are no longer only offered in the summer! You can now sign up for training in February in Southington, CT and more locations will be announced soon. Go to actfl.org to sign up, workshops@actfl.org for more information, or visit us at ACTFL Central. Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 152 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

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156 For All Your Latin Needs Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers has been bringing the best and most innovative Latin textbooks to high school and college classrooms for over 35 years. We are especially proud of our groundbreaking introductory series Latin for the New Millennium, which debuted in 2008 and is now in a second edition. B-C offers a full line-up of Advanced Placement Latin materials and a new series covering the International Baccalaureate Latin syllabus. Come join us for our Publisher s Presentation Latin for the New Millennium: Editor/Teacher Perspectives Friday, November 17, 3:30 4:20 pm, Exhibit Halls B, C & D, Workshop Room #4 Editor Don Sprague will speak about the groundbreaking series from his perspective as editor. He will especially address the new features in the Second Edition. Dawn LaFon, veteran Latin teacher from White Station High School in Memphis, who has taught from Latin from the New Millennium since its publication, will talk about the series from a teacher s perspective. A question-and-answer session will follow their remarks. Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

157 Sunday Nov19 DAILY PROGRAM Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville 742 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Assessment and Feedback IV The ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines: Pedagogical Implications for Speaking This study explores the effects of explicit integration of ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Speaking in teaching an undergraduate conversational Chinese course. Using a discourse analysis approach, the learners oral proficiency progress is analyzed to demonstrate the impact of the Guidelines on classroom teaching and learning. Presenter(s): Jia Zhu, University of Central Arkansas Toward Reading Theory-based Proficiency Assessment in the Latin Classroom This paper presents a model for generating periodic classroom assessments and exams using current research in Reading Theory to inform both the creation of rubrics and the scoring of student work in a way that honors the new Standards for Classical Language Learning in a relatively objective, research-based fashion. Presenter(s): Patrick McFadden, St. Mary s Episcopal School Higher Education Faculty Beliefs and Practices Regarding ACTFL Standards This study examined the extent to which the beliefs of foreign language faculty about including activities supporting the National Standards are consistent with their practices. Quantitative data were collected and the results suggest faculty believed the National Standards made a significant contribution; however, findings also revealed significant differences. Presenter(s): Adoración Berry, University of Memphis Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville 743 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Interculturality II Intercultural Perspectives and Practices of World Language Educators This qualitative paper uncovers the intercultural experiences of world language educators. The perspectives include both those of the educators life experiences and their experiences while teaching world languages. The 20 educators interviewed revealed information that is applicable to curriculum, classroom practices, and educational leadership. Presenter(s): Ernest McClees, Model Labrartory School Cultural Competence: Language as the Core of Interdisciplinary Area Studies The paper presents a model for placing language teaching at the core of interdisciplinary area studies programs (Asian Studies, European Studies, Latin American Studies). The model corresponds to the AACU Global Learning Value Rubric (2013) which calls for the implementation of intercultural knowledge and competence across university curricula. Presenter(s): Claudia Bornholdt, Catholic University of America Analyzing FL Classroom Interactional Competence and Teacher Discourse This presentation will explore several excerpts of classroom teacher talk that show different levels of success in the fostering of classroom interactional competence in a college-level Foreign Language course. This examination aims to show the positive impact of understanding classroom discourse for both the teaching and learning. Presenter(s): Elsa Ubeda, Columbia University Sunday, November 19, 2017 Visit the Exhibit Hall The ACTFL World Languages Expo is located in Exhibit Halls B D of the. The Expo is open Friday, 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Visit our more than 200 exhibitors offering information on the latest education products, services, and technologies for language education. Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville 744 Italian Paper Presentations on Interculturality III Let s Call Italy: Gaining Intercultural Competence Through Skype In this session, the presenter will show how her students of Italian used Skype to gain and develop intercultural competence (knowledge of products, practices and perspectives) and to improve their language proficiency. Classroom activities, results, and benefits will be shared and discussed. Presenter(s): Carmela Merolla, Boston College Sponsor: AATI Language of Presentation: Italian Applicable Language: Italian Registration Open 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions World Languages Expo 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Free Time for Exhibit Hall Visit and ACTFL Roundtables 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions Concurrent Sessions 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville 745 Pros and Cons of Voice Grading in Second Language Acquisition Students often don t look at the instructor s written corrections on their assignments but instead go directly to the grade. By recording their voices while giving feedback and requiring the students to respond to the recording, instructors encourage students to learn, practice, and hopefully retain more from the corrections. Presenter(s): Maria Grazia De Angelis Nelson, Saint Mary s College of California Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian SUNDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 155

158 DAILY PROGRAM Sunday Nov19 8:00 a.m. 9:00 AM Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville Room 101A, 749 Individualized Instruction for Students with Interrupted Education Due to the exigent student need for literacy development, teachers must be aware of language and reading development, but they must also use whole language to introduce sight words, cultural allusions through choral reading and reader theater, vocabulary and shared and modeled read alouds to address comprehension strategies. Presenter(s): Kimberly Kelly, Newcomers School; Gregory Bowman, Doris Henderson Newcomers School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL Room 101D, 752 Creating a Culture of Thinking in Mandarin Classrooms This panel proposes a framework on which learning a language can be enriched through Visible Thinking practices and model ways for instructors and curriculum designers to create a learning community. Come and hear how educators utilize technology and the theory of Cultures of Thinking to engage immersion and world language learners alike. Presenter(s): Julia Lee, Teachers College Columbia University; Min-Min Liang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Helen Yung, Seattle Public Schools Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 746 Introduction to OJAD for Practical Japanese Prosody Training The Online Japanese Accent Dictionary is a web-based CALL system to facilitate Japanese prosody training. It can strongly support teachers who teach lexical accent control and phrase intonation to help learners speak in formal Japanese. OJAD is currently used by many teachers in Japan. Presenter(s): Nobuaki Minematsu, University of Tokyo Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese SUNDAY Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville 747 Digital Portfolios: Motivating Student Learning Learn how to set up digital portfolios using programs such as Google Blogger and Weebly and see examples of how to motivate student learning. Students can easily compile a collection of their work to gauge their own progress. Strategies for using the portfolios to interact with native speakers are shared, too. Presenter(s): Rie Tsuboi, San Dieguito High School Academy; Yasuharu Higure, J-LEAP Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese Old Hickory, Omni Nashville 748 Connections and Courage: Arabic Curriculum for Global Competence This session will address three areas related to global competence in Arabic curriculum: rationale for designing Arabic curriculum around global competence; suggestions for aligning Arabic curriculum outcomes with global competences as articulated by Reimers et. Al. (2016); and addressing potential challenges. Presenter(s): Mouna Mana Applicable Language: Arabic Room 101B, 750 Implementing the Dual Language Immersion Model in Traditional WL Classroom This session will provide an introduction and review of Utah s Dual Language Immersion Instructional Strategies and show teachers how these practices can transform student engagement and drastically improve World Language teaching. Teachers will learn what these strategies are and how they can immediately implement them in their classrooms. Presenter(s): Michael Kraniski, Olympus High School Room 101C, 751 Technology for the Chinese Language Classroom This session will provide ideas for using technology that promotes language learning and 21st century skills in a Chinese language classroom at the secondary school level. It will cover various tools that can be used for engaging projects and activities using Google Classroom, Breakout Box, and green screen for video-making. Presenter(s): Jennifer Pope and Luyun Reitz, Half Hollow Hills School District Sponsor: CLASS Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese Room 101E, 753 Effective Approach for Teaching High-Frequency Chinese Words to Beginners Initial acquisition of a certain number of high-frequency words lays the cornerstone for later successful reading for beginner language learners. This session introduces practical strategies for teaching Chinese high-frequency words by using: 1) level-appropriate, authentic, and meaningful reading materials; 2) activities, games and technology. Presenter(s): Xiaobo Lu, Trinity Episcopal School; Rui Fan and Huan Li, CLERC Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese Room 103A, 754 Maximizing the Pedagogical Value of Films in CFL Classes This session reports on three studies that investigated ways to maximize the pedagogical values of films in CFL classes. Presenters will discuss the theoretical framework, instructional practice, and reflect on how to use contemporary Chinese films to elevate students language proficiency and cultural awareness, as well as their ability to think critically. Presenter(s): Xiaorong Wang, University of Chicago; Luoyi Cai, UNC-Chapel Hill; Jia Lin, University of North Carolina Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 156 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

159 Sunday Nov19 DAILY PROGRAM Room 103B, Room 104B, 758 Acting Out: Theatre, Improvisation, and Interrogation for Oral Fluency Teachers of spoken languages are all, at some level, actors and directors. This presentation explores a course in oral French based on a series of comic dialogues following the adventures of a Francophone North African heroine using theatre, improvisation, and interrogation as vehicles for both linguistic and cultural competency. Presenter(s): Kirk Read, Bates College Applicable Language: French Room 104E, 761 For Students by Students: Portfolio in the Foreign Language Classroom How can a language portfolio serve as an effective assessment tool in a classroom? Explore one district s experience with the implementation of a language portfolio as a framework for learning, assessment, and feedback. The portfolio provides a tool for students to take ownership of the evidence of learning that defines their grade. Presenter(s): Paulina Glowacka and Justin Fisk, Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 Audience Level: Pre-K Grade Using Online Applications to Help Chinese Learners Master Tones This panel explores how to employ online applications to help Chinese learners master tones. The first speaker will discuss the effects of online applications on Chinese learners tonal perception, and the second speaker will explore ways to retain the effects of training. The third speaker will discuss the results of extending this training to students at higher levels. Presenter(s): Yan Li and Yingjie Li, University of Kansas; Hongying Xu, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese Room 103C, 756 STARTALK Online Mandarin Teacher Certification Enrichment Program The audience will explore the Berkeley-STARTALK Teacher Certification (Licensure) Enrichment Program for Chinese Language teachers. Discussions will focus on four online language-specific teacher preparation courses and how these courses can be incorporated into programs certifying Chinese language teachers. Presenter(s): Stella Kwoh, University of California, Berkeley Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese Room 104A, 757 The Interaction Between First and Second Languages in an Inclusive Class In this session, presenters will share the findings of a study conducted on pre-kindergarten students enrolled in an inclusive French language program. Attendees will learn about the pre-kindergarten French program structure, the first and second language assessments, and the findings of the study examining the interaction between the two languages. Presenter(s): Michele Regalla, University of Central Florida; Hilal Peker, Florida State University Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 Applicable Language: French Room 104C, 759 Preparing for the AP Language and Culture Exam: A Bottom-Up Approach Wait, what exactly is a simulated conversation and cultural comparison? Avoid frequently-heard, panic-laden complaints from AP students by exploring methods of scaffolding AP test preparation from level 1 up. Learn creative approaches to incorporating speaking, writing, listening and reading techniques directly aligned with the AP test format. Presenter(s): Kate Pugh and Candace Cone, Western Albemarle High School Room 104D, 760 Go Hybrid: Exams that Foster Creativity, Communication, and Problem-solving End of unit testing is often constrained by the structures dictated by the textbook resulting in mechanical exams. How can teachers create a summative assessment that combines accuracy with critical thinking, creativity, and performance? This session will show you how to write exams that showcase students abilities to create and communicate in the TL. Presenter(s): Julie Szucs and Nohelia Rojas-Miesse, Miami University Language of Presentation: Spanish Room 105AB, 762 Kahoot! Task-based Instruction in Action Using Learning Technology In this workshop the facilitators will demonstrate a taskbased lesson for advanced learners that incorporates an interactive learning technology. A free game-based learning platform called Kahoot will be used to improve learner engagement through friendly team competition, immediate feedback, and learner collaboration. Presenter(s): Sunyoung Lee-Ellis, Foreign Service Institute; Lynda Boumaza, Foreign Service Institute, Dept. of State Room 106A, 763 Experiencing Culture Through Interactions Beyond the Classroom Walls The development of Intercultural Communicative Competence is the ultimate goal of language learning. This session demonstrates how students can establish and maintain personal communications with heritage and native speakers of the language community in order to become culturally competent communicators and be responsibly engaged in the world. Presenter(s): Fanny Roncal-Ramirez, Concordia College; Alicia Lorenzo, Vanderbilt University Applicable Language: Spanish SUNDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 157

160 DAILY PROGRAM Sunday Nov19 Room 106B, Room 107B, 767 Engaging Tech Tools to Support Authentic Language Production Presenters will share how to incorporate a variety of tech tools to engage and motivate students in creative and authentic language use in the three modes. Presenters will share tips for successful implementation of 1:1 and engaging teacher-created activities (for various levels) used with Pear Deck, Google Apps, and other Internet-based platforms. Presenter(s): Angelean Behm, Bolingbrook High School; Kelsey Fletcher-Broucek Room 202A, 770 Tips and Techniques for Successful Community Outreach Excited about the possibilities of community outreach but aren t sure how to get started? Learn not only about the benefits of such programs, but also how to set up and execute different types of language and/or cultural outreach programs. Participants will receive samples of checklists and documents that can be adapted to program-specific needs. Presenter(s): Danielle Steider and Sandhya Shanker, Michigan State University SUNDAY 764 FREE World Language Open Educational Resources (OERs) for Spanish and German Experienced language educators will talk about the successful creation and employment of innovative Spanish and German OERs for online and face-to-face classes. They ll include tips on finding materials, customizing classes that boost student problem solving and communication skills, and links to world language OERs educators can use immediately. Presenter(s): Stephanie Throne, Lansing Community College; Sara Bostwick, Williamston Community Schools; Kari Richards, Michigan State University Applicable Language: Spanish Room 106C, 765 El Tiempo Entre Costuras, a Miniseries for AP Spanish This session will share an AP Spanish unit wrapped around the mini-series The Time in Between. The series is rich in cultural products, practices, and perspectives from war-torn Spain in the 1930s. The storyline allows students to explore language outside of the textbook and make cultural comparisons. Can-Do statements will be provided. Presenter(s): Frank Masel, Catonsville High School, Baltimore Co. Public Schools; Katrina Masel, Sparrows Point High Applicable Language: Spanish Room 107A, 766 Teaching Authentic Culture Through Social Justice This interactive workshop will explore ways to incorporate real, authentic culture using social justice-based lessons. Examples will be shared, as well as practical strategies for incorporating socially conscious cultural themes into already existing curricula. Participants will leave with ideas and resources that they can use immediately. Presenter(s): Kristi Delfino, Montclair Kimberley Academy Room 108, 768 Digital Gets Personal: Journey to Proficiency-based Online Learning This session will explore how one online language-learning program is engaged in redesigning the curriculum to incorporate standards-based instruction. Participants will explore the creation of accessible learning targets using comprehensible input and authentic materials in self-paced modules and aligning activities with thematic IPAs. Presenter(s): Carla Gover and John Krueger, Kentucky Educational Television Room 201A, 769 Engaging the Student-host Family Connection in Study Abroad Programs With the increase in attention given to the study abroad experience, linguistic and cultural connections are a top priority. The relationship between student and host family is an integral part of this experience. This presentation will focus on conversation prompts for students to actively engage in meaningful communication with their host families. Presenter(s): Ame Cividanes, Yale University Room 202B, 771 Self-Centered PBL for Novices: Second Language for Selfimprovement Novices and teenagers are good at talking about themselves, but Project-Based Learning is about collaborating and communicating. Discover strategies for combining students personal self-improvement goals with interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational target language tasks for students to develop support communities AND healthy habits. Presenter(s): Laura Sexton, Gaston Early College High School Room 202C, 772 Level Up! Enter the rigorous world of a proficiency-based classroom. Earn experience points by unlocking a teaching progression and the skills needed to level up! Access knowledge of the three pillars of classroom management to create a balanced classroom. Tackle the use of a teacher GPS to navigate the wilds of backward mapping. Rated E for Everyone. Presenter(s): Kimberley Shinozaki and Jodi Grosser, Baltimore County Public Schools Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 158 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

161 Sunday Nov19 DAILY PROGRAM Room 204, Room 206A, 776 The Podcast Renaissance: Find Your Voice and Make Yourself Heard Researchers and teacher educators often struggle to distribute relevant ideas to language teachers and practitioners. Podcasting is a low-cost and accessible way to solve that problem. In this session, the creators of Tea with BVP, a popular SLA podcast, will demystify the process of planning, executing, and delivering a successful podcast. Presenter(s): Angelika Kraemer, Luca Giupponi, and Daniel Trego, Michigan State University Room 207C, 780 There s Gold in That There Interpretive Passage! Authentic resources are underutilized gold mines that can be implemented for far more than reading/listening comprehension questions. Learn to cultivate all of the richness of the authentic resources being used to support the learners use of the target language at this session, and how to use collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. Presenter(s): Shelli Brown, Plano Independent School District/Academy High School 773 Teach to the Eyes A Compelling Language Class with Comprehensible Input This workshop provides first-hand participation in a comprehensible input classroom, where eyes and ears are tuned into the target language. Educators can select and practice strategies that will promote contextualized communication and accelerate proficiency. No experience with Comprehensible Input (CI) is needed. Presenter(s): Janice Kincaid and Brigitte Kahn, Massapequa School District; Deena Menagias Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Room 205A, 774 How to Become a Better Teacher in Someone Else s Classroom The opportunity to visit classrooms near and far should be valued and encouraged. Our colleagues and their students offer insight into ways to improve as instructors. A recent cross-country journey to visit 20 peer schools provided the foundation for this presentation on ways to maximize a classroom visit at home or on the road. Presenter(s): Ronald Montesano, The Nichols School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Room 206B, 777 Social Justice in the Latin Classroom Teachers of Latin often struggle with relevancy. Connecting the study of Latin to social issues can create a powerful point of engagement for students and make a dead language come alive in new ways. Presenter(s): Dani Bostick, John Handley High School Applicable Language: Latin Room 210, 781 Fairy Tales II: Interpreting Generic Codes, Conventions, and Symbols How can fairy tales be taught in the framework of the five Cs with a focus on their generic conventions, structural elements, symbolic language, and gender construction? Presenters explore text, symbolic language, imagery, generic codes, structure, key objects, places, and commonplaces that lie beneath the surface of fairy tales. Presenter(s): Alyssa Howards, Wake Forest University; Rosmarie Morewedge, State University of New York; Erika Nelson, Union College Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German Room 205B, 775 They, Too, Can-Do: Strategies and Accommodations for Diverse Learners Let every student shine! Learn to foster diverse learners success with strategies for effective learning and accommodations on performance tasks. Match tasks in all 3 modes from a thematic curriculum to accommodations that support students with low working memory, weak first-language reading comprehension, difficulty making inferences, and more. Presenter(s): Rebecca Blouwolff Room 207A, 778 Jump Start Your Units! Engage students in topics they don t know or don t know they care about. Use more authentic resources. Learn to hook students with inquiry activities by using authentic resources that engage, excite and expose them to the target culture. Collaborate throughout the session and leave with access to a database of authentic resources and ideas. Presenter(s): Jessica Goll and Elizabeth VanDommelen, Sterling School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Room 207B, 779 Reading for Pleasure: How to Engage and Excite Students Through Reading! See how giving students input into the reading process by allowing them to select the texts that are the most engaging, intriguing and relevant to them can foster a joy in and love for reading. Come explore how to 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 Room 211, 782 Diversifying the Nation State: Pedagogical Moves for the 21 st Century This session continues an ongoing discussion of the New London Group s (1996) pedagogy of multiliteracies in light of Germany s rapidly changing cultural and linguistic landscape. Participants and presenters explore the dynamic role visual art, musical expression, and political activism play in redefining and reworking conceptions and curricula. Presenter(s): Aliza Atkin Kroek and Andrea Bryant, Georgetown University; Emily Frazier-Rath, University of Colorado (Boulder) Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German SUNDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 159

162 DAILY PROGRAM Sunday Nov19 Room 212, 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Gibson Boardroom, Omni Nashville 787 CLASS Board of Directors Meeting Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville 790 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Research and Policy Implications Revisiting the MLA Report: A Survey on Language Study in Higher Education The 2007 MLA report urged language programs to rethink their structure and mission. Have institutions embraced those recommendations? Our session reports results of a national survey, examining if language study is perceived as necessary and integral. Findings are contextualized within current approaches to language program design. Presenter(s): Lara Lomicka Anderson, University of South Carolina; Gillian Lord, University of Florida France s Little Sister, or Why Teach the Swiss French Language at All? This presentation raises awareness of the French language that not only evolves differently but is also perceived very differently depending on where it is spoken, even within the European borders. Attendees will learn more about another Francophonie with its specific linguistic reality and its double-minority status. Presenter(s): Pascale Crepon, Columbia University Exposure, Experiments, and Excellence: Experiencing Languages in Preschool This paper describes the evolution of a bio-ecological framework for education policy-making wherein preschool foreign language experiences across five continents are viewed against a backdrop of social, political, and linguistic environments. The ideologies of parents, teachers, psychologists, and sociologists form the foundation for the discourse. Presenter(s): Martine Jago, Pepperdine University 783 Stories Through Songs: History and Culture Through Music This session presents innovative approaches to the integration of popular songs, both contemporary and representative for historical time periods such as the Cold War, that express perspectives on political or social circumstances in the form of commentaries, poetic reflections, and protests. Presenter(s): Ingrid Zeller, Northwestern University; Katja Fullard, Goethe-Institut Chicago Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German Room 213, 784 Trend Alert: Escape Room for WL Classrooms Looking for something different in your class to see what the students are really capable of? Consider creating an Escape Room-an activity that challenges students to collaborate, use their language skills, and solve problems together. In this session we will try some, share resources for creating your own, and show how they fit the curriculum. Presenter(s): Cindi Hodgdon, Conval High School; Kristin Gillett, Westford Academy Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German ACTFL COLLAB ZONE 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 788 Hosting ACTFL Tester Trainings and Proficiency Workshops at Your School Learn how to schedule and host your own on-site OPI, Modified OPI (MOPI), AAPPL training or other proficiency-based workshop such as the Writing Guidelines Familiarization. Understand the different options along with pricing and scheduling information. Speak directly with a member of our training team to help you identify the right workshop to meet your institutional needs. Presenter(s): Ann Aly and Rula Malky, ACTFL ACTFL COLLAB ZONE Collab Zone, Exhibit Halls B D, 789 Using Conversation Builder for Practice and Assessment in Any Language Get hands-on experience using ACTFL s new Conversation Builder web tool to create interpersonal tasks for learners to practice conversation strategies (see aapplcb.actfl.org). Design, record, compress, and publish your tasks. Then assign tasks to your students and provide written or oral feedback. Attendees with iphone or ipads, consider downloading the free app Compress. Presenter(s): Tony Smith and Camelot Marshall, ACTFL SUNDAY Room 214, 785 Experience Intercultural Awareness Through Collaborative Learning Projects This presentation will show how students practice cultural awareness through changing perspectives, comparison, reflection, and critical thinking. Participants will experience two classroom projects in which students explore cultural products (book and film): Wolfgang Herrndorf s novel Tschik and Iris Bork Goldfield s book Wir wollten was tun. Presenter(s): Irene Motyl-Mudretzkyj, Barnard College; Tina Samartzi, Barnard College at Columbia University Sponsor: AATG Language of Presentation: German Applicable Language: German 8:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Board Room A, 786 AATG-CATG Materials Development Project Working meeting of the materials development committee members. See You in New Orleans Don t miss the 2018 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo that will be held November 16 18, 2018 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA. It s where Language Educators Meet! Submit a Proposal for ACTFL 2018 Visit the ACTFL website ( to submit a proposal for a session at the 2018 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, November 16 18, Deadline is January 12, Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 160 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

163 Sunday Nov19 DAILY PROGRAM Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville Mockingbird 2, Omni Nashville 793 Immigration in the Macro-region Triveneto, Italy in Contemporary Films The Italian macro-region Triveneto, analyzed through films on immigration produced between 2000 and These films display immigrants-locals interaction, and the relationships between territory, landscapes, and human beings living in and crossing through the region. This new society becomes culturally and geopolitically paradigmatic. Presenter(s): Daniela Dal Pra, University of North Carolina Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian Old Hickory, Omni Nashville 796 Integrating Intercultural Communicative Competence in the Language Classroom This presentation introduces integrating Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) in the language classroom as opposed to Communicative Competence (CC). The presenter will demonstrate how the integration of class activities adapted from Byram s (1997) framework of ICC can help students reach a higher level of language proficiency. Presenter(s): Hazem Osman, Defense Language Institute Applicable Language: Arabic 791 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Literacy Spaces and People: An Advanced Course on Hispanic Culture This presentation is based on an advanced Spanish course focused on specific places in the Hispanic world, studying them from different perspectives and with a wide variety of authentic materials. It is an engaging way of teaching the National Standards, and it is based on the concept of space as something active and changing. Presenter(s): Liset Cruz Garcia, College Preparatory School Using Variability and Complexity to Promote Vocabulary Learning This project investigated the use of two principles of statistical learning. Variability: showing the same word in multiple forms, and complexity: the amount of linguistic information presented with the to-be-learned word, which could help refugee English learners accurately spell and recognize newly learned words. In short, variability promotes learning. Presenter(s): Heather Smyser, University of Arizona How to Improve Students Target Language Reading One of the struggles for the language teacher in the intermediate and advanced language classroom comes when students must be transitioned from reading texts modified to fit their elementary level to literature that they will study, and be expected to understand on an abstract level as they progress through their language learning career. Presenter(s): Ann Moore Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville 792 How to Prepare U.S. University Students for a Learning Experience in Italy After a short introduction about the American learners of Italian FL/L2, this presentation will develop the following topics: problems encountered during Italian FL learning by American students; analysis of the most common mistakes made by American learners while learning Italian FL/L2; error correction; and the evaluation process. Presenter(s): Francesca Romana Memoli, Accademia Italiana Sponsor: AATI Language of Presentation: Italian Applicable Language: Italian Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville 794 Differentiated Instructions of Pronunciation for K-16 Japanese Learners This presentation will introduce differentiated instruction modules utilizing online resources to improve accent and intonation for learners of Japanese and report the results of their progress. Following the presentation, the audience will develop sample activities and assessment tools for K 12 and college students. Presenter(s): Asako Takakura, UCLA; Tetsuo Harada, Waseda University; Kyoko Shoji, Notre Dame High School Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville 795 The Art of Coaching: Designing Effective Internships in Study Abroad Students community engagement in study abroad are most effective when students expectations are effectively matched with the needs of the community. This session analyzes the experiences of an internship program in Japan for the past five years and provides practical suggestions on how to advise students who seek such opportunities. Presenter(s): Sanae Eda, Middlebury College; Misako Chapman, Cornell University Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese Room 101A, 797 Developing Intercultural Competence at Home and Abroad This presentation introduces the concept of Intercultural Competence and describes how it is used in the language classroom to develop higher levels of cultural understanding. The presenter will share classroom activities that promote cultural discussion as well as course projects developed to be completed locally or while studying abroad. Presenter(s): Bethzaida Fernandez, Duke University Room 101B, 798 Postsecondary Educator Effectiveness and Student Perceptions of Teaching ACTFL s position statement (2015) calls for a broad approach to evaluating educator effectiveness which has not yet been discussed in depth at the postsecondary level. This research project (developed from a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning community) sought to expand postsecondary educator effectiveness beyond student opinions. Presenter(s): Christina Huhn, Indiana University of Pennsylvania SUNDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 161

164 DAILY PROGRAM Sunday Nov19 Room 101C, Room 103A, 802 Content-based Instruction: Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Applications This panel is an overview of Content-Based Instruction and how it has been applied in different settings, followed by literature reviews on CBI. Two empirical studies examine the challenges and solutions in implementing CBI in a college language program, and how CBI has been adapted to satisfy students learning needs in a government training program. Presenter(s): Wen-Hua Du, Penn State University; Chi-Ju Hsieh, Duke University; Yi-Tzu Huang, Foreign Service Institute Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese Room 103C, 804 Chinese Teaching Beyond Vocabulary: Motivation, Cultural Awareness, and Career Development Error Analysis and the Teaching of Advanced Chinese: Vocabulary and Beyond This study analyzed errors found in student writing and homework. It proposes some strategies that instructors can use when teaching vocabulary to students at the advanced Chinese level. Presenter(s): Zhirong Wang, Columbia University Using WeChat to Enhance Writing Motivation and Cultural Awareness Looking for ways to enhance advanced level learners writing motivation and cultural awareness? This presentation discusses how WeChat can enable students to write for a wider readership and engage in a dialogue around the texts with native speakers. The presenter will share writing tasks, rubrics, and assessments for this new learning context. Presenter(s): Yingling Bao, Indiana University Bloomington The Efficacy of a Teaching Portfolio for Career Development and Growth This presentation introduces a multi-year study that examines the design, implementation, assessment, and placement data of a graduate level pedagogy program that materializes the training of early-career teachers by developing a comprehensive teaching portfolio to document their professional growth to prepare for the job market. Presenter(s): Henghua Su, Indiana University Bloomington Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese SUNDAY 799 Developing Language Competence via AP Minute Videos This session will dive into how to help students apply language beyond the classroom. Technology and media resources such as AP Minute Videos can become empowering classroom tools to advance Pre-AP and AP Chinese students to higher levels of proficiency through thoughtfully selected and culturally relevant AP Chinese topics. Presenter(s): Fannie Tam, ASU Confucius Institute; Hsiulien Kuo, Hamilton High School; Anthony Tam, Arizona State University Sponsor: CLASS Applicable Language: Chinese Room 101D, 800 Developing Intercultural Competence in Teaching Study Abroad Programs This session presents strategies for integrating language and culture in teaching study abroad programs. Lesson plans and instructional examples of incorporating real world cultural experiences will be discussed and analyzed. The presenters will also share how the instructors develop their intercultural competence in an immersive setting. Presenter(s): Yongling Zhang-Gorke, Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota Sponsor: CLASS Applicable Language: Chinese Room 101E, 801 Student Motivation and Effects on Learning Beginner Chinese in High School Why do students choose to learn Chinese for the first time in high school? What role does a student s motivation play in their language learning? A case study of beginner level Chinese learners in a private high school in New England will be examined to find new ways for language teachers to motivate individual learners. Presenter(s): Wenqing Zhang, Greens Farms Academy; Bei Zhou, Gates Intermediate School Sponsor: CLASS Applicable Language: Chinese Room 103B, 803 Developing L2 Writing Competence in CFL Classrooms This session reports on three empirical studies that (a) examine the development of writing competence of Chinese L2 learners at different instructional levels in foreign language contexts, and (b) explore effective teaching methods that can be incorporated into the language curriculum to promote these learners writing skills. Presenter(s): Li Yang, Kansas State University; Tianlu Zhang, University of Iowa; Zenan Zhao, Bryant University Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese Free Photo Booth for All Have you ever wanted to be on the cover of The Language Educator magazine? Now is your chance! Visit the ACTFL Photo Booth in the World Languages Expo (Exhibit Halls B D, Music City Center) to have your photo taken and put on a souvenir replica cover of The Language Educator that you can take home with you! Room 104A, 805 Advanced Grammar in Context This session will present strategies to stimulate students engagement in an Advanced French Grammar course through the use of theater and media as pedagogical resources. Presenter(s): Katia Viot-Southard and Thao Nguyen, Northwestern University Language of Presentation: French Applicable Language: French Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 162 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

165 Sunday Nov19 DAILY PROGRAM Room 104B, Room 104E, 809 Managing and Assessing Student Work with Doctopus and Goobric Learn how you can incorporate the use of the Doctopus/ Goobric Add-On to your use of Google Classroom so you can give your students quality feedback in a standards-based grading environment. We will go through the work flow processes for teachers on how to set this up to be effective and efficient. Presenter(s): Alesia Behnke, Hudson High School Room 106B, 812 How Foreign Are the Spanish AP Exams? The Case of Heritage Learners In this session, we explore the changes in the Advanced Placement exam candidates in Spanish from with a specific focus on heritage learner status (ethnically and linguistically), language dominance, and the students performance on the two exams, i.e., Spanish Language and Spanish Literature. Presenter(s): Alan Brown, University of Kentucky; Gregory Thompson, Brigham Young University Applicable Language: Spanish 806 World War II and France: Incorporating the Historical Paradoxes in AP French Of all the countries that experienced the horrors of World War II, France is the most unique. From the Armistice to the collaborators to the Resistance to the righteous, the French experience has shaped the country s culture today. With the right resources, this topic makes a perfect module for the global challenges theme of the AP curriculum. Presenter(s): Paul Kutner, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child Language of Presentation: French Applicable Language: French Room 104C, 807 Millet and Dali: Realism and Surrealism in the French and Spanish Classes Come and share your dreams and memories! Enter Dali s surrealist world with us and learn why Millet s L Angélus was the most influential painting among Dali s masterpieces throughout his career. Discover strategies to inspire students to learn language through art, and tools to teach art as a way to enhance students linguistic skills. Presenter(s): Anne Changeux, Millburn High School; Christina Mauricio, Darien High School Room 104D, 808 Online Performance-based Assessments as Routine Achievement Tests This session introduces performance-based oral assessments delivered online as a replacement for traditional written tests for routine achievement testing. Advantages of this method are 1) it aligns better with instruction, 2) it encourages individual oral practice, 3) it offers an ideal solution to test security concerns in online courses. Presenter(s): Atsushi Fukada, Wei Hong, Colleen Neary-Sundquist, and Jessica Sturm, Purdue University Room 105AB, 810 Thinglink Many Ways: Using Thinglinks for Dynamic and Organized Lessons Today s students are savvy social and digital media consumers. Thinglink provides a flexible platform to connect ideas, images, video links and relevant articles in a clickable and shareable format across many digital platforms. Participants will create a Thinglink of their own and explore all the many ways to use Thinglinks. Bring a device! Presenter(s): Nitza Fernandez-Plaski, Longbranch Elementary, Boone County Schools Room 106A, 811 Teaching Real Culture to Novice Learners in the Target Language This presentation touches upon the challenges of teaching the target culture in elementary level courses while moving away from the cultural stereotypes present in many textbooks. Attendees can expect to receive suggestions and strategies to incorporate this key element of language teaching into their lessons in meaningful ways. Presenter(s): Jesus Hernandez Cobo, Cheshire Academy Applicable Language: Spanish Room 106C, 813 Global Content and Pedagogy for 21 st Century Intermediate Spanish Courses Teachers, especially those dedicated to content-based learning, need to supplement their textbook materials to address contemporary global challenges. This presentation will demonstrate how two language programs were modified to include more global content through a critical pedagogies approach which exploit the five Cs to their fullest potential. Presenter(s): Nausica Marcos Miguel, Denison University; Robert Hershberger, DePauw University Applicable Language: Spanish Room 107A, 814 Resistance as Collaborative Instruction Learner-centered Engagement Language students appreciate Spanish as a heritage language in the U.S. through process-driven instructional units that challenge learners to confront traits of the undisciplined mind. Interactive activities will allow participants to implement culture (worldview) instruction as a means to promote fair-minded thinking. Presenter(s): Melissa Groenewold, Carol Fields, Mishael García-Reyes, and Beatriz Perez-Reyes, University of Louisville Applicable Language: Spanish SUNDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 163

166 DAILY PROGRAM Sunday Nov19 Room 107B, Room 202A, 818 Connecting L2 Learners to Local Immersion Opportunities Through Service This will be an interactive session focusing on service learning opportunities for second language learners. Topics include identifying community partners, matching local needs to student levels, and aligning service to established curricula. Participants will take away ideas for developing service learning in their own contexts. Presenter(s): Kelly Lovejoy, Sheri Anderson, and Christina Garcia, Saint Louis University Language of Presentation: Spanish Room 204, 821 Connections: Case Studies on Linking Literature and Language Teaching University TAs and early-career researchers are often in the position of researching literary or cultural studies while teaching lower-level language courses. This session will present three examples of how to use the World-Readiness Standards and communicative pedagogy to integrate one s research into lower-level language classes. Presenter(s): Jacob Abell and Stacey Margarita Johnson, Vanderbilt University SUNDAY 815 Bringing the Digital Humanities into the Language Classroom The first step to utilizing all that the Digital Humanities offers is to explore the tools and technologies available, including how to digitally enhance existing materials such as maps, texts, and images. The session will introduce educators to different projects and present concrete examples of classroom materials that benefit from digital extension. Presenter(s): Christina Wegel, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Sara Budarz, University of Texas at San Antonio Room 108, 816 TransFORM Your Classroom with Google Forms and Slides Struggling to meet the needs of the different language proficiencies in the classroom? Use Google Forms and Slides to create differentiated assessments and interactive lessons that appeal to all levels of language proficiency. Learn from Google Certified Level 2 Educators how to use these Google tools to transform the language classroom. Presenter(s): Kelly Fykes, Saint Edward s School; Carolina Ramirez, Christopher Columbus High School Room 201A, 817 Strategies for Building Local and Global Communities Immersion in a language is the best way to motivate language learners to use the target language in real-life situations and immerse in the culture of the language. In this session, participants will be provided with strategies to integrate language, culture, and content through curriculum design and establishing local and global communities. Presenter(s): Reham Aly, Pennsylvania State University Room 202B, 819 Revolutionizing Learning Through Thematic Courses: Engage and Succeed! A wide range of thematic upper-level Spanish courses can make a difference when it comes to motivating and engaging students in their learning process. This presentation will share the success of shifting the focus from traditional Composition and Conversation courses to more cutting-edge and innovative theme-based courses. Engage and succeed! Presenter(s): Veronica Rodriguez Ballesteros and Viktoria Hackbarth, Boston University Applicable Language: Spanish Room 202C, 820 How to Reduce Problems Due to Cultural Mismatches in the Language Classroom International instructors sometimes experience difficulties in U.S. classrooms due to mismatches in administrative, pedagogical, and interpersonal expectations. How can language program directors and faculty help minimize this problem? Learn strategies to ease this transition to the U.S. academic culture in language classrooms. Presenter(s): Matthew Kanefsky and Danielle Steider, Michigan State University Room 205A, 822 Designing Experiential Learning in Secondary and University Language Classrooms During this session, participants will learn about Expeditionary Learning (EL) design while experiencing techniques and protocols that EL teachers use. Teachers will learn to design experiential learning while integrating content standards, World-Readiness Standards, and common core standards to teach content through language. Presenter(s): Brigid Burke, Bowling Green State University Room 205B, 823 Hook Them! Plan Instruction that Leaves Students Wanting to Learn More The presenters will share unit openers, thematic unit designs, authentic resources, and integrated performance assessments (IPAs) that create an atmosphere wherein students want to motivate themselves to learn and use the language. Unit design resources and examples of thematic units that have worked with students will be shared. Presenter(s): Catherine Brooks and Amelia Aguilera, Lexington Public Schools; Dierdre Huff, Diamond Middle School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 164 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

167 Sunday Nov19 DAILY PROGRAM Room 206A, Room 207B, 827 Using Authentic Materials: A Teacher s Guide Explore the benefits of authentic materials that support the three modes of communication while connecting language with culture. Presenters will demonstrate a systematic, student-centered approach to the use of authentic media to facilitate active student participation and engagement. Examples in Chinese and French. Resources will be provided. Presenter(s): Jean Mari Hernandez-Lopez and Bei Zhang, Westtown School Room 211, 830 From Berlin to Broadway and Back! Take a trip through our two-year cycle of leading a Berlin-based study abroad program, to a student-written and -performed musical. The musical is loosely based on student experiences abroad, but also includes other upper level students. It is performed on campus in German with super titles and serves as a recruiting tool for our program. Presenter(s): Amy Titus and Sabine Harvey, University of Texas of Arlington Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 824 The MA Seal Workgroup: A Collaborative Model for State Seal Implementation In this session, Seal Workgroup of MA leaders will outline the unique model of collaboration instituted in order to pass, promote, and create resources for the Seal of Biliteracy. The resources created by this workgroup will be reviewed and shared, including levels of Seal achievement, a Seal Toolkit, and a Seal Pilot Model. Presenter(s): Nicole Sherf, Salem State University/ MAFLA; Pat DiPillo, Falmouth High School Room 206B, 825 Engaging All Learners in the Novice Level Language Class Participants will leave this workshop with strategies for all three modes of communication that they can begin implementing tomorrow to engage all students in learning simultaneously. Strategies are best suited for middle school or high school age students and several strategies incorporate the use of technology. Presenter(s): Melinda Rosso and Rosa Gonzalez, Franklin Middle School Room 207A, 826 Let s Talk! Useful Ways to Engage Your Students in Authentic Conversations This presentation will focus on effective ways to engage students in meaningful conversation in the target language. Attendees will learn how to create daily activities to foster authentic communication. Additionally, participants will receive tools on how to assess students conversations. The presentation is applicable for all levels. Presenter(s): Sebastian Gluzman, Shipley School; Kimberly Harris, Gilman School Room 207C, 828 How to Implement a Standardsbased Instructional Model Standards-based education is often viewed as a negative for language learning, but when implemented correctly it can create a more dynamic, focused learning experience. Learn about the core structure of standards-based education from curriculum and professional development experts and study specific scenarios of how to use it in the classroom. Presenter(s): Theresa Bruns and Andreanne King, Middlebury Interactive Languages; Theresa Goodlett, Fuel Education Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Room 210, 829 Pädagogische Speed Dating Collaboration is key to our profession. But while other language teachers can simply walk across the hall to collaborate, German teachers often must reach across the state and country to collaborate. Pädagogische Speed Dating gives German teachers the opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, and share contact information in an interactive format. Presenter(s): Alysha Holmquist, Enumclaw High School; Jillian Lykens, Pine Creek High School Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German Room 212, 831 Exploring the Video Essay: New Strategies for Student Engagement Tired of assigning the same final paper projects in your courses? Come and learn about an emerging form of video graphic criticism: the video essay! Combining image, video, and voice, your students have the opportunity to get creative and approach analysis in a fresh, new way. Particularly suited to language courses with a film component. Presenter(s): Christina Mekonen, Zachary Fitzpatrick, and Julia Koxholt, University of Illinois at Chicago Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German Room 213, 832 Getting Published in the AATG Journals Session attendees will meet the editors of the AATG Journals Die Unterrichtspraxis and German Quarterly and learn about the submission process and the types of articles that are accepted. In breakout groups, the editors will discuss the specific components required for a manuscript and how to turn an idea into a published article. Presenter(s): Theresa Schenker, Yale University; Angelika Kraemer, Michigan State University; Carl Niekerk, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German SUNDAY Support Our Sponsors Please stop by our sponsors booths in the World Languages Expo (Exhibit Halls B D, ) and thank them all for their continued support of ACTFL and the language education community. A list of sponsors appears on p. 12. ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 165

168 DAILY PROGRAM Sunday Nov19 Room 214, 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Cumberland 6, Omni Nashville 835 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Personalized Learning and Technology Transforming Task and Instructional Space via Personalized Flipped Learning This presentation introduces a personalized flipped curriculum for a lower-level Japanese class that allows students to choose from among three different pre-class instructional methods: video lecture in English, video lecture in Japanese, or textbook reading. The rationale behind the change, its implementation, and its effectiveness will all be discussed. Presenter(s): Hisae Matsui and Christopher Schad, Princeton University Building Student Self-Efficacy for the Abroad Experience Curricular innovations at Wofford College scaffold language majors study abroad experience through pre-departure and re-entry courses. A combination of theoretical and experiential learning focused on Intercultural Competence and language acquisition strategies, promotes a sense of self-efficacy that empowers students to engage while abroad. Presenter(s): Britton Newman and Beate Brunow, Wofford College The Video Challenge: Enhancing Presentational Skills in the Target Language Video is everywhere and students love it! Learn how to use video recordings of oral presentations to raise student awareness of presentational skills and motivate them to improve their oral proficiency. The method s effectiveness is evaluated based on student learning outcomes and student response. Rubrics (French and English) will be provided. Presenter(s): Maria Comsa, Stanford University 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Mockingbird 3, Omni Nashville 837 Developing the Hearts and Minds of Japanese Learners Through Interculturality How does intercultural learning open up the hearts and minds of our students? Presenters will share a culturally-driven unit that focuses on omoiyari, the Japanese concept of practicing kindness and harmony. This unit develops the students cultural and linguistic competencies while helping them become better citizens of their community. Presenter(s): Minako Kamimura, Cameron Chien; Erica Hashiba, Everett Alvarez High School Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese SUNDAY 833 Vocabulary Instruction and Tech Tools in the German Classroom Several of the newest digital tools and applications to bring authentic German target-language exercises and experiences to students will be presented. Current trends in vocabulary instruction will be explored, featuring practical methods informed by cognitive psychology Using Technology to Increase Students Engagement in the Classroom This session explores several of the newest digital tools and applications which can bring authentic target-language exercises and experiences to students in the English-speaking world. The session will present practical examples of the types of assignments that can be given using these tools on field trips, both digital and physical, and web quests. Presenter(s): Regina Guhl, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South Deeper Connections: Vocabulary Instruction Revitalized by Cognitive Theory This analysis of vocabulary instruction is two-fold. First, it explores current trends and identifies potential areas of weakness. Second, the analysis offers practical methods informed by cognitive psychology to combat shortcomings in vocabulary instruction, giving instructors the tools to fortify their existing curriculum. Presenter(s): Kailey Preston, Purdue University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Cumberland 5, Omni Nashville 834 ACTFL Paper Presentations: Languages Beyond the Classroom II French for Global Peace-A Place in Your Curriculum Promoting peace, democracy and human rights is one of the OIF s core missions and founding values. As we prepare students to engage in global communities, curriculum possibilities related to French for Global Peace will be reviewed and guidance will be provided for designing a course. Presenter(s): Catherine F. Danielou, University of Alabama at Birmingham Service Learning with Local Immigrant Populations: Participant Benefits Service-based learning projects linking French students to native speakers from immigrant populations contribute to the development of communicative and cultural competence. Student survey results regarding linguistic improvement, enhancement of cultural knowledge, and the likelihood of participating in future volunteer projects will be discussed. Presenter(s): Elizabeth Zwanziger, University of Northern Iowa 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Mockingbird 1, Omni Nashville 836 Building Communities with Language-focused Community Based Learning The presenters will describe in detail practical ways to organize Community Based Learning programs and opportunities as a way to not only promote a foreign language through active community participation, but especially to develop stronger relationships between a school and its community. Presenter(s): Alessia Blad and Shauna Williams, University of Notre Dame; Azeb Haileselassie and Karolina Serafin, Indiana University Sponsor: AATI Applicable Language: Italian 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Mockingbird 4, Omni Nashville 838 Tell Me About Your Favorite Anime or Movie and Why You Like It This session illustrates how students favorite anime can be used as a tool for students to create an engaging presentation through a short skit, including acting some segments of the anime in a college language course. The speaker shares the students comments on the presentation and the effect of the student-selected topic for a presentation. Presenter(s): Naoko Takei, Simon Fraser University Sponsor: AATJ Language of Presentation: Japanese Applicable Language: Japanese 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 101A, 839 Teaching from Outside: Interculturality as Cultural and Linguistic Visitors As schools become more culturally and linguistically diverse, language teachers face challenges teaching languages of which they are not native speakers, cultures different from their own, and students who do not share their background. Develop an action plan to reach and teach all students and overcome barriers to proficiency and interculturality. Presenter(s): Michael Camp and Jenna Defazio, Homewood Flossmoor High School Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 166 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

169 Sunday Nov19 DAILY PROGRAM 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 101C, 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 103B, 843 Using Telecollaborative Modules in Chinese Mixed (Heritage-L2) Courses How can instructors create effective modules for working with international partners? How successful are such modules in advancing proficiency and intercultural competence in mixed heritage/l2 classes? This session uses a pilot experience between Chinese language learners in the U.S. and English learners in China to answer these questions. Presenter(s): Wei-Yi Cheng, Hunter College Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 104B, 846 Secrets, Stories, and Scandals in the French Language Classroom Fascinating stories from history still captivate French people today. The Man with an Iron Mask, Angelique Arnaud or les Poilus d Alaska are among the exciting discoveries that students and participants will make. This course content brings together language learning, history, and culture. Presenter(s): Catherine Savell, Loyola University Maryland Applicable Language: French 840 Designing a Methods Course for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language Enrollment in Chinese programs is expanding and with it the need for accomplished Chinese teachers. Traditional methods courses often do not address specific issues related to teaching the Chinese language and culture. The purpose of this session is to present components of a methods course dedicated to the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language. Presenter(s): Richard Donato and Yuanhao Hua, University of Pittsburgh Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Applicable Language: Chinese 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 101D, 841 Design of Chinese Language Immersion Teaching Materials for Primary Schools This session presents the results of an analysis of the needs of learners and teachers, and introduces the basic principles, methods, and contents of primary schools Chinese immersion teaching materials. Presenter(s): Ruifeng Wang; Rui Guo and Li Zhou, Beijing Language and Cultural University Sponsor: CLASS Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 8 Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 103A, 842 Development of Cross-cultural Sensitivity: Identity and Interculturality This session explores the identity construction and interculturality of Chinese language teaching assistants, international Chinese students in the U.S., and U.S. students in China. This session will discuss how their cross-cultural experiences in teaching and learning about Chinese language and culture affect their intercultural sensitivity. Presenter(s): Ying Wu, Lake Forest College; Yuhan Huang, Purdue University; Ping Qiu, University of Denver Sponsor: CLTA Applicable Language: Chinese 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 103C, 844 Classroom Instructions on Chinese Learner s Reading and Writing Strategies Our presentation examines how to incorporate instruction of reading and writing strategies into Chinese class and the ways in which such instruction can improve students language proficiency. The best methods for teaching reading and writing strategies are still highly contested, so our session aims to provide insight into possible solutions. Presenter(s): Kexin Chen and Henghua Su, Indiana University Bloomington Sponsor: CLTA Language of Presentation: Chinese Applicable Language: Chinese 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 104A, 845 Teaching French for Change: Social Entrepreneurship in the FSP Classroom This session focuses on how an emphasis on social entrepreneurship within the context of a French for Special Purposes classroom can not only prepare students to use French professionally but can also be a powerful tool for social change. Participants will come away with useful concepts and activities that they can adapt for their own classrooms. Presenter(s): Heather McCoy, Penn State University; Deborah Reisinger, Duke University Applicable Language: French 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 104C, 847 Developing Interpersonal Communication Through Language Exchange Service learning is at the core of a language exchange program launched at Texas A&M University to help learners of Arabic, Chinese, and English improve their interpersonal communication. Participants view themselves not only as students but also as teachers who share the struggle to build target language proficiency and gain intercultural awareness. Presenter(s): Salah Ayari, Texas A&M University 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 104D, 848 Practical Strategies for Assessing Proficiency Using case studies from Russian, Latin, and Chinese programs, panelists will share techniques for assessing proficiency such as benchmarking against national data and the use of authentic materials for testing. They will present the results of a national survey of assessment trends and help participants find practical strategies for implementation. Presenter(s): Dongdong Chen, Artem Kalyanov, Michael Mascio, and Michael Stone, Seaton Hall University SUNDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 167

170 DAILY PROGRAM Sunday Nov19 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 104E, 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 106C, 852 Leadership Tips for Bilingual Workplaces: Lessons from Latino/a Leaders Given the polarized status of the U.S., good leadership is key as world language (WL) educators strive to develop bilingual citizens who prize cultural diversity. This session reviews tips from professionals who have created diverse work cultures and shares activities that will help WL learners participate in and lead a diverse future workforce. Presenter(s): Holly Nibert, Ohio State University; Annie Abbott, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Applicable Language: Spanish 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 108, 855 Digital Storytelling as Assessment Digital stories allow students to practice and perfect valuable language skills and take language learning outside of the four walls of the classroom. Digital skills are learned via various movie-making software packages. Samples of student work will be shown during the session along with a rubric and a tutorial to take back to the classroom. Presenter(s): Bryan Adams and Dan McElderry, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts SUNDAY 849 Planning and Looking for Evidence of Learning Every lesson can be a stepping stone on the pathway to independent language use. This session will explore ways to make the shift from teaching to learning. Planning for learning includes clear goals, a series of experiences to build and assess understanding, and opportunities for students to make learning visible through performance. Presenter(s): Pam Delfosse, National Foreign Language Center Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 105AB, 850 Creating Your Own Online Textbook Using a Wiki Platform This presentation describes the use of Wikis in two advanced language and content classes: Voices in Israeli Society and Food in Japanese Culture. Wikis make it possible to use authentic written, audio, and video materials and it allows students to comment, post their work, and edit content. Using Wikis encourages collaborative and active learning. Presenter(s): Mira Angrist and Anna Elliott, Boston University 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 106A, 851 Immigration - Helping Students Experience It Firsthand! Learn how to engage students in the important topic of immigration by experiencing it! Examples shared will be from experiences learned and filmed as students interact with immigrants in authentic situations while studying abroad in Costa Rica. Participants will leave with the challenge to find similar cultural opportunities for their students. Presenter(s): Jeff Longwell, New Mexico State University Applicable Language: Spanish 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 107A, 853 How to Use and Why to Use Authentic Resources for Cultural Context The research-based rationale for designing learning experiences based on authentic resources will be provided. Examples of learning experiences based on texts in Spanish, French and Italian will be shared. Steps to develop authentic texts for learning experiences will be followed by participants collaboratively using provided authentic resources. Presenter(s): Jacqueline Bronkie, Florida Foreign Language Association; Maria Giudice and Stephanie Shepherd, Saint Andrew s School Applicable Language: Spanish 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 107B, 854 If They Don t Understand You, Speak Louder! Turn Up the Volume with Google Tired of hearing that pencil and paper are obsolete in a language class? Let Google Docs and other multimedia tools improve participation, collaboration, and proficiency in the target language. Presenters will teach participants how to make language learning loud again utilizing all four language modalities in the same exercise. Presenter(s): Carolina Ramirez, Christopher Columbus High School; Kelly Fykes, Saint Edward s School 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 201A, 856 Using the Integrated Performance Assessment as a Collaboration Tool An Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA), the result of collaboration by four world language teachers, will be presented. The IPA incorporates themes from the Advanced Placement (AP) Curriculum Framework and includes standards-based instructional design, performance tasks, and key activities for each language, differentiated by level of proficiency. Presenter(s): Michael Bartus, Lili Cai, Anne Moctezuma-Baker, and Jane Weaver, Martin Luther King Jr., Academic Magnet School 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 202A, 857 HomeFUN - Engaging Students in Language Learning Outside of the Classroom Homework sounds like a drudgery, but homefun invites students to participate! Since students spend more time outside the foreign language classroom than in, what are the best methods for engaging students at home? The use of interactive notebooks, personalized websites, community involvement, and other projects will be explored. Presenter(s): Rebecca Klassen, Henry Barnard School Audience Level: Pre-K Grade 12 Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 168 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

171 Sunday Nov19 DAILY PROGRAM 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 202B, 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 206A, 861 Pennsylvania s PEP Awards: Providing a Blueprint for Quality Programming What makes a quality language program? Follow one district s ongoing journey to improve programming using Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association s PEP Awards program as a roadmap. Of special interest to state organization leaders, department chairs, administrators or anyone invested in improving their program and in advertising the results. Presenter(s): Ashley Adamu, Jaclyn Browning, Natalie Puhala, and Jennifer Scott, Gateway School District 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 207B, 864 Making Multiliteracies Real: A Tool for Analyzing Instructional Materials This session focuses on implementing a tool for analyzing literacy-based teaching materials. Presenters explain the multiliteracies principles underlying the tool s creation, describe its implementation with supporting empirical data, and consider implications for materials creation, curricular change, and teacher development. Presenter(s): Kate Paesani and Mandy Menke, University of Minnesota 858 Helping Students Talk When They re Just Starting The aim of this presentation is to provide useful and practical pedagogic ideas to help teachers facilitate truly communicative classes at the introductory level. Presenters will engage participants with a variety of materials geared towards helping novice learners build speaking skills while exploring the culture of the target language. Presenter(s): Borja Ruiz De Arbulo Alonso and Tracy Heranic, Boston University 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 202C, 859 Teaching the Teaching Philosophy: Preparation for a Future Academic Career Addressing the important issue of graduate student teacher professionalization, this session focuses on the major goals, textual stages, and linguistic resources of the foreign language teaching philosophy as a genre necessary for entering an academic career. At the end, participants apply the presented analytical tools to a sample of the genre. Presenter(s): Marianna Ryshina-Pankova, Georgetown University 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 205B, 860 Using Standards-based Rubrics to Increase Student Awareness and Proficiency Using a standards-based rubric to evaluate assessments offers students a clear framework to self-assess and evaluate their own growth. This session will provide participants with examples of such rubrics and discuss how teachers can use them to help students increase their proficiency and become successful, self-aware learners. Presenter(s): Becky Kelley, Triton Regional School District 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 206B, 862 Deliberate Practice and the Metacognitive Cycle: To Superior and Beyond! Successful advanced language learners may not have to rely on aptitude alone to reach superior and distinguished language proficiency levels; they must be good autonomous learners. Through deliberate practice and application of the metacognitive cycle learners can take control of their language learning and reach superior and beyond! Presenter(s): Amy Kowalczyk, NCS 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 207A, 863 Mixing It Up with Movement Come learn from Spanish teachers who have 45 years of combined classroom experience! Whether you are looking to sprinkle in some movement or attempting to get a group on its feet for most of class, this session will provide teachers with tools to ensure that students are actively engaged every day, as well as the research to back it up. Presenter(s): Cynthia Miller, Jones Middle School; Becky Searls, Upper Arlington City Schools; Ashley Uyaguari, Innovation Academy Charter School 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 207C, 865 Flight : Destination Language Proficiency Experience how to succeed in transitioning from grammar-based instruction to a performance-based, portfolio approach. A flight plan and materials will be provided. You will be guided through the how-to of the portfolio process and learn to become a flight crew for a day. Now boarding: First Class Teachers! Presenter(s): Erin Hunkemoeller, Urban Assembly Maker Academy; Sarah Ross, New Breman High School 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 210, 866 Just Add German and German for Hire: Two Projects to Promote German The Goethe-Institut s Just Add German web platform offers fun contests, strategies, and tools to build networks and present an effective case to promote German to parents, students, administrators, and school board members. The German for Hire project features German college students visiting U.S. classes to offer a glimpse of modern Germany. Presenter(s): Julia Koch and Andrea Pfeil, Goethe-Institut Sponsor: AATG Language of Presentation: German Applicable Language: German SUNDAY ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 169

172 DAILY PROGRAM Sunday Nov19 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 211, 867 Experiencing Best Practices in the Technology-infused German Classroom This session highlights the application of current technologies in the first year German experience. Attendees will observe and discuss best practices for enhanced acquisition, strategic student independence, and instructor effectiveness. Developed course materials and presentational assessments for enhanced acquisition will be showcased. Presenter(s): Eddy Enriquez Arana, Montgomery College; Ines Martin, Pennsylvania State University; Carol Hollen, College of Charleston Sponsor: AATG Language of Presentation: German Applicable Language: German 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 212, 868 Take Students on a Proficiency Trip and Never Leave the Classroom Learn how to turn a simple travel brochure into Integrated Performance Tasks. Participants will get hands-on experiences with authentic materials that they can turn-key back in their classroom immediately. Learn how to incorporate all three Modes of Communication which take kids on a virtual field trip without ever leaving the classroom. Presenter(s): Phillip Winter, A&O Hostels and Hotels; Amy Anderton, Dallas Independent School District Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 213, 869 Murder Mysteries and Crime TV Shows in the German Language Classroom Tatort, murder mysteries, and crime novels have become a cultural phenomenon in Germany, and should be in your German language classroom. The presenters will share their experiences implementing culturally authentic materials such as the TV-movie series Tatort in the high school and college level German language classroom. Presenter(s): Julia Feldhaus, Saint Anselm College; Karen Cox, Salem High School; Monika Eikel-Pohen, Syracuse University Sponsor: AATG Applicable Language: German See You in New Orleans Don t miss the 2018 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo that will be held November 16 18, 2018 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA. It s where Language Educators Meet! 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Room 214, 870 Teaching Varieties: Authentic Language in the German Classroom German speakers use several varieties (spoken, regional, social) of German, but they are often not integrated in courses. This session shows how to 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 Applicable Language: German SUNDAY Give Us Your Feedback Participants are encouraged to offer feedback on the convention. ACTFL will the convention survey to all attendees after the convention. If you have access to the Mobile App, please rate the sessions you attend. The ACTFL Program Committee will use this information to ensure that the high-quality sessions are maintained and continue to meet your needs. Information is accurate as of October 20, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 170 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

173 IS ACTFL MEMBERSHIP FOR YOU? These are the TOP THREE REASONS that ACTFL members say they take part in our professional organization. YOU Can See Yourself in ACTFL Our members represent more than 60 different languages from all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, as well as 38 different countries across the globe. ACTFL membership is evenly represented at all levels, including Pre-K 8, High School, Higher Education, and Professional/Business. YOU Have Much to Gain from ACTFL Membership Benefits include: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo; Proficiency Workshops; Virtual Learning Module Series; and much more PUBLICATIONS & SOURCES OF INFORMATION Foreign Language Annals and The Language Educator (print and online access); original books and ebooks like the new Enacting the Work of Language Instruction: High-Leverage Teaching Practices (Glisan & Donato); social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube; the comprehensive ACTFL.org website; and much more DO YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE as a member of a greater language community? 2. ACCESS the latest world language news and current events? 3. ENJOY top-quality professional development? If that sounds good to YOU you are in good company. SERVICES & COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES The ACTFL Online Community; JobCentral career resources; a Mentoring Program for new teachers; 17 unique Special Interest Groups; the latest legislative updates and support for State Advocacy Teams; and much more YOU Can Meet Your Individual Needs with ACTFL ACTFL offers five different levels of membership, from Basic, to Plus, to Preferred (Publications)/Preferred (Professional Development), to Premium. You are sure to find the membership level to meet your individual position and perspective no matter where you are in your professional journey. For engaged and committed language educators, administrators, students, and methods instructors there is no question that ACTFL membership is what YOU need to enhance your career today and in the future.

174 Each of the four issues of The Language Educator in 2018 will include a focus topic section featuring article submissions coming from varied perspectives related to the topic reflecting different levels, languages, methods, backgrounds, opinions, and experiences. The articles in this focus section will again be double-blind 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 American Academy of Arts and Sciences 2017 report, America s Languages: Investing in Language Education for the 21st Century ( Contribute your stories and examples of how language educators are responding to this urgent national language crisis. AMERICA S LANGUAGES Investing in Language Education for the 21st Century COMMISSION ON LANGUAGE LEARNING Visit 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. Article submissions due: 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? Article submissions due: 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 communities beyond your institution.

175 EXHIBIT HALL FLOOR MAP EXHIBIT HALL FLOOR PLAN Electronic Poster Sessions Photo Booth Collab Zone CENTRAL Social Media Lounge Career Cafe Confer-sation Corner Entrance/Exit Entrance/Exit Exhibitor Workshop Room #1 Exhibitor Workshop Room #2 Exhibitor Workshop Room #3 Exhibitor Workshop Room #4 Exhibitor Workshop Room #5 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 173

176 ABOUT THE EXPO EXHIBIT HALL HOURS The ACTFL World Languages Expo is located in Exhibit Halls B D of the Friday, November 18 Dedicated Exhibit Time Saturday, November 19 Dedicated Exhibit Time Sunday, November 20 Dedicated Exhibit Times 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m WORLD LANGUAGES EXPO With more than 250 exhibiting companies, the World Languages Expo is the premier showcase of products and services available for today s language educators and their classrooms! While visiting the World Languages Expo, you will have the opportunity to connect with our exhibitors face-to-face, learn about cutting-edge products, browse the latest publications, and network with industry leaders. Now there are even more reasons to visit the World Languages Expo and learn new techniques that will advance your students language learning. Exhibitor Booth Number A&O Hotels and Hostels & Welcome Berlin Tours A&O is the market leader for independent school group accommodation with about 15,000 beds across Europe. Our sensitive focus on security, high standards, good value, and officially certified quality convince more than 12,500 schools per year. A&Os are always centrally located and easy to reach by public transportation. Find us in: Aachen, Amsterdam, Berlin, Cologne, Dortmund, Dresden, Duesseldorf, Graz, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Karlsruhe, Leipzig, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Prague, Weimar, and Vienna. AATJ American Association of Teachers of Japanese The American Association of Teachers of Japanese is a non-profit organization to support Japanese teachers and programs at K-12 and post secondary level. Academia Latinoamericana The Academia Latinoamericana de Español offers one of the finest programs of Spanish language study in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. It is an excellent program for those who wish to quickly develop a working proficiency in Spanish. In addition to the four-houra-day language classes taught by native speakers of Spanish, students may participate in cultural seminars, field trips, grammar and conversation classes, and much more!! Academic Experiences Abroad AEA offers unique and affordable customized study abroad programs, including Faculty-led, Alumni, High School and Junior High. We have been customizing programs since 2005 and operate in most of Asia, Europe, and Latin America, plus parts of Africa, Oceania and the Caribbean. Your group, your dates, your focus, your budget. We are based in Portland, OR, and have representatives in the NE and SW. See our website for examples of past programs: Team@aeastudyabroad.com Accademia Italiana Discover the authentic Italian culture of the South and live a real Italian experience in enchanting Salerno (Amalfi Coast)! Accademia Italiana, one of the most accredited schools in Italy, is located in Salerno, famous for the Amalfi Coast and surroundings: Pompei, Positano, Sorrento, Capri. Since 1997, Accademia Italiana has offered Italian short term, semester, and internship programs for academic credits to U.S. University students all year round. Courses are combined with Culture and Art (Cooking, Ceramics). Training programs for teachers, excursions and visits-50plus, Juniors, Families, Groups, Internship, Service Learning, and Training for teachers and professionals are also offered. Programs are valid for credits. ACIS Educational Tours ACIS Educational Tours provides the highest quality in life-changing travel and learning experiences. Since 1978, we ve leveraged our global network and insider destination knowledge to culturally immerse teachers and students across Europe, the Americas, Asia and beyond. We are committed to a mission of quality, care and partnership that guarantees your group s trip will be unique and exceptional. Almotahida Education Group Amber Way Jewelry 745 We sell natural Baltic amber handcrafted in Poland and Lithuania. Our amber is of the highest quality, we personally select our jewelry. Our selection includes amber beads, rings, pendants, brooches, earrings, bracelets and necklaces. The jewelry is set in sterling silver. We also sell amber with insects and inclusions. American Association of Teachers of French American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) AATG offers information on activities, teacher materials, publications, professional development, and student programs. AATG is the only national individual membership organization dedicated to the advancement and improvement of the teaching of the language, literature, and culture of the German-speaking countries for teachers of German with students at all levels of instruction. American Association of Teachers of Italian The purpose of the American Association of Teachers of Italian is to promote and improve the teaching of the language, literature, and cultures of Italianspeaking countries and geo-cultural areas, and to serve the interests of teachers of Italian on all levels in the United States and Canada. Information is accurate as of September 29, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 174 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

177 EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) The AATSP is devoted to the promotion of all Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian languages, literatures, and cultures through an annual conference, academic publications, national Spanish and Portuguese examinations, student honor societies, and professional development activities. American Classical League American Classical League fosters studying classical language and civilizations; maintains Teaching Materials Resource Center; publishes The Classical Outlook and ACL Newsletter; grants teacher scholarships (all levels); sponsors National Latin, National Greek, National Mythology, Exploratory Latin and NJCL on-line exams. ASC ReLANpro Replace your language lab for free today, using BYOLL. Bring Your Own Language Lab by ReLANpro is a digital language learning system offering 21st century language learning, combining ReLANpro language lab software with the Cloud by using apps for any operating system. It allows teachers and their students to work anywhere and bring their own language lab. Austrian Cultural Forum The Austrian Cultural Forum New York (ACFNY), an agency of the Republic of Austria, is a cultural, academic, and intellectual meeting place for citizens from all over the world. It seeks to enhance the appreciation of contemporary Austrian creative achievements in the U.S. It offers programs focusing on current artistic/intellectual challenges and controversies, and cooperates with cultural and academic institutions throughout the U.S. It also hosts a lending library focusing on Austrian literature and culture. Avant Assessment Avant is dedicated to elevating the standards of world language proficiency with affordable, online, and reliable assessments. Avant STAMP, PLACE, WorldSpeak and SHL adaptive assessments continue to be leading sources to measure student growth, improve program effectiveness, and accurately place students. This fall, Avant introduces Avant ADVANCE, a combined software and online training system to help teachers grade on the ACTFL proficiency scale more accurately and with more confidence. Bablingua Spain Bablingua started in 2005: We were visiting teachers in two American High Schools. We met and fell in love... with teaching Spanish, but we missed having better videos to share our culture and language. That s why we decided to film our own materials when we got back to Spain in Seventy videos later, we re back in the U.S. to give you a completely free trial so you can judge for yourself. Te esperamos! Barron s Educational Series Inc Supplemental language review books and test prep guides, plus Spanish, French and bilingual children s books. Bayard & UNI-Presse Bayard Presse and Milan Presse, leaders in educational magazines, provide authentic materials from France and Spain to be used as a complement in the classroom or the library. K to College level. Beijing Language and Culture University Press (Phoenix Tree Publishing Inc.) Established in 1985, Beijing Language and Culture University Press is the only publishing house in China dedicated to the publication of materials for the teaching and research of Chinese as a foreign language (TCFL). Besides providing publications such as books, audiovisual and electronic products, it also conducts research and development of TCFL textbooks and training for teachers. BLCUP was selected as one of China s Top 100 Publishing Houses and National Culture Export Focal Enterprises. Beijing Mandarin (H.K.) BEIJING MANDARIN found in 1992, specializes in Chinese language education for pre-k to grade 12 students. Harnessing more than 20 years in the education sector, BM has developed SREM, an innovative theory for second language learning and Chinese teaching methodology that has benefited the language learning field. Fruitfully, BM has originated Chinese Character Alphabet 汉字字母表 and published a stem Chinese textbooks range My Fun Chinese 苗乐汉语 for ages 4-10, and other teaching/ learning materials. Better Chinese Founded by educators from Columbia University and the United Nations, Better Chinese is a leading publisher of Mandarin curricula for students of all levels, from pre-kindergarten to college. Officially adopted by nine states in the United States and used in schools worldwide, the Better Chinese pedagogy, learning materials and technologies are helping to build the next generation of Chinese language speakers. Bolchazy Carducci Publishers Our Introductory Latin series, Latin for the New Millennium, provides a fusion approach of grammar and readings. Latin for the New Millennium, Level 3 is a third year reader, which can be used after any introductory text, introduces students to reading Caesar, Catullus, Cicero, Vergil, Horace, Ovid, and authors from the post-antique era. For the AP curriculum, we offer Caesar: Selections from his Commentarii De Bello Gallico and Vergil s Aeneid: Selected Readings from Books 1, 2, 4, and 6. Boomalang Culturally enlighten and empower the world through authentic conversation with native speakers. Boomalang is a personalized Spanish language and culture platform. We connect your students to trained Latin American millennials to improve conversational fluency through live video chat. We provide ongoing support and usage metrics to encourage and reflect. Visit us at Booth 1318, or book a free demo at or, contact us by ing chris.gerding@boomalang.co or calling Breaking the Barrier, Inc Breaking the Barrier publishes Spanish and French textbooks that are ideal for high school, college, and homeschoolers. Tests, teacher editions, audio and on-line resources support the program. An ipad version is also now available for both the Spanish and French series! BYU Independent Study Every student is unique; their education should be too. Whether you re recovering credit, jumping into college, or studying online, we re here for you. We offer over 400 university, high school, and middle school courses to students in almost 100 countries. Sign up any time and work at your own pace. We ll help you take your education wherever you want. In short, we go where you go. Cambridge University Press Cambridge University Press has been at the forefront of language acquisition and teaching since Our mission is to unlock people s potential with the best learning and research solutions, and we extend our reputation for high quality to meet the needs of learners across the globe. Through continually improved content, experiences, and exceptional care Cambridge University Press supports customers to help ensure success in the classroom. Campus France Carney, Sandoe & Associates CS&A provides faculty and administrator recruitment, leadership search, and strategic consulting services to K-12 independent, international, and like-kind schools. Founded in 1977, CS&A is recognized as the preeminent recruiter of teachers and administrators. If you re looking for a teaching job or for a new teacher or administrator at your school, let CS&A help you make the perfect match. Our personal and professional placement services are free for job seekers. ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 175

178 EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY CCI Paris Ile-de-France Cengage Learning Cengage is the education and technology company built for learners. The company serves the higher education, K-12, professional, library and workforce training markets worldwide. Cengage creates learning experiences that build confidence and momentum toward the future students want. Visit us at or find us on Facebook or Twitter. Center for Applied Linguistics The Center for Applied Linguistics, a private, nonprofit organization, promotes language learning and cultural understanding by serving as a trusted source for research, resources, and policy analysis. Through its work, CAL seeks solutions to issues involving language and culture as they relate to access and equity in education and society around the globe. Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages The Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages is a 14-state, Midwestern regional conference devoted to the promotion of second language learning and teaching. Its annual conference is held in the spring. Come learn about its 2018 conference which will be held in Milwaukee, WI, March CHA Educational Tours Since 1969, CHA has provided teachers and students with high quality educational tours at affordable prices. Choose from 120 pre-designed tours to Europe, the Americas, and Asia, or customize your own itinerary to meet your specific requirements. Teachers travel free with every six students! Cheng & Tsui Cheng & Tsui is the leading educational publisher of Asian language-learning materials and literature in translation. We offer Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Arabic textbooks and cultural supplements supported by comprehensive teacher resources and innovative digital products for all levels. Chill Expeditions, LLC Chill Expeditions, a teacher-owned company, organizes customized eco-immersion expeditions for schools, families, and various other groups. We specialize in a highly intentional, educational approach in select geographic settings, all rich in ecological diversity and cultural heritage: Cuba, Costa Rica, Peru, Ecuador/ Galapagos, Greece, Belize, Spain, Montana, Santa Fe, and Southern Appalachia. China Books America s #1 source of publications about China since We specialize in books, DVDs, software and other educational materials in Chinese learning. ChinaSprout, Inc ChinaSprout carries a comprehensive collection of language learning materials for pre-k to college. Our resources include textbooks, dictionaries, CD-ROMS, DVDs, content-based materials and graded readers for Chinese immersion programs. Our extensive selection of Chinese and Chinese-English bilingual storybooks, folktales and literature provide additional support for Chinese language and culture learning. We also carry Chinese cultural games, crafts, toys and do-it-yourself products. Chinese In Focus Chinese in Focus is a new textbook and animation series that is designed for American middle and high school students. The author of the text taught high school Chinese for 16 years in Quincy, Ma. The outstanding feature of this series is the combination of cartoon-like characters and precise language instruction. The presentation is visual, lively, clear and entertaining. This is a culturally rich, technology-inclusive, unique approach to language learning. Chinese Language Teachers Association, USA. (CLTA) ChineseSkill Co., Ltd CIA Central Intelligence Agency Make a difference in your career. Consider the global employment opportunities at the CIA. We re looking for a diversity of people for the important job of keeping America safe. CIA greatly values foreign language skills and, we are looking for foreign language instructors, instructors with design and assessment experience, linguists, and a host of other disciplines. CIA also offers undergraduate and graduate student programs and internships. To learn more or apply, please visit us at cia.gov. CIEE CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange has been facilitating meaningful, international exchanges for over 65 years. At the heart of our organization is our commitment to increase access to study abroad opportunities for all students. Visit us to learn more about our NEW and EXCITING SCHOLARSHIPS for high school students to study abroad in 27 exciting summer programs in 14 countries around the world! CLASS, Chinese Language Association of Secondary- Elementary Schools Chinese Language Association of Secondary- Elementary Schools (CLASS) is a nonprofit professional organization that represents all Chinese language educators at all levels from elementary to secondary schools. CLASS advances and promotes the teaching and learning of Chinese language and culture at pre-k- 12 schools in the United States. Language(s): Chinese CLE International CLE International is a worldwide represented French publishing house specializing in French as a foreign language, as well as the publisher of the French teachers review Le français dans le monde. CLIC in Sevilla/Cadiz/Malaga Club Italiano Dante Alighieri Command Performance Language Institute Captivating powerful language acquisition and teacher training! Comprehensible input (CI)-based language classes for adults in Vermont, Mass., New York and elsewhere. Teacher training workshops in TPRS and CI. Classes for organizations and businesses. International travel programs. Spanish, French & Mandarin novellas by Rowan, Moscoso, Ortega & Verano and Li & Krashen. Fluency Thru TPR Storytelling by Ray & Seely. Question-word and conversation posters. TPR books by Seely, Romijn in 6 languages. Concordia Language Villages Concordia Language Villages is a nationally recognized leader in language and cultural immersion with a mission to develop responsible global citizens. We offer sessions for educators, youth, families, and adults in 15 languages in the North Woods of Minnesota. #LivetheLanguage Confucius Institute U.S. 1038/ Confucius Institute Headquarter (Hanban), as a public institution affiliated with the Chinese Ministry of Education, is committed to providing Chinese language and cultural teaching resources and services worldwide. It goes all out in meeting the demands of foreign Chinese learners and contributing to the development of multiculturalism and the building of a harmonious world. Consulate General of Switzerland in New York We provide educational material that encompasses the rich diversity of Swiss culture, languages and geography. It offers an in-depth look into the Swiss political and educational system and provides insight into Switzerland s innovative achievements in art, science and technology. CPI Spanish Immersion Costa Rica Centro Panamericano de Idiomas (CPI), Costa Rican Spanish immersion institute with 25 years experience and three campuses: Heredia, Monteverde, and Flamingo, combines quality language instruction with personalized service. Study individually, in our teacher training program OR with a customized group itinerary. Information is accurate as of September 29, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 176 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

179 EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY Critical Language Scholarship Program The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students. With the goal of broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages and building relationships between the people of the United States and other countries, CLS provides study opportunities to a diverse range of students from across the United States at every level of language learning. Cultural Vistas Cultural Vistas is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides international exchange opportunities that strengthen global networks, enhance professional skills, and advance mutual understanding in an interconnected world. It offers international internships and training, professional fellowships, work and study abroad programs, study tours and short-term experiential programs. Cultural Vistas is designated by the U.S. Department of State as a J-1 visa sponsor in five categories. Dartmouth College s Rassias Center Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center did deutsch-institut 341 We carry our company s philosophy in our name: did means deutsch in deutschland Since 1970 we only focus on teaching German as a Foreign Language. With more than 8,000 students per year and being member of EAQUALS, did is one of the most renowned providers of German as a Foreign Language. Our main locations include Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich for adult learners. Additionally, we offer Summer Camps and High School Exchange Programs. Distribution HMH Groupe d éditeurs canadiens francophones FLS. Matériel pédagogique de francisation et littérature jeunesse/grand public. DJH Go2City German Teachers from all over the world love working with DJH City Hostels for student trips to Germany s Rhineland. No wonder: our accommodations are clean, safe, modern, please parents, and fit almost any budget. We have six upscale hostels in Bonn, Cologne, Duisburg, and Düsseldorf! But that s not all: we can even book all activities and tours for groups of any size. Our in-house agency Go2City puts perfect itineraries together for teachers at no extra cost. New one-stop shopping! Education Office Embassy of Spain The Education Office of the Embassy of Spain is in charge of promoting the Spanish Language and Culture through different programs and activities in the USA and Canada. Edu-inter Edu-Inter, a language school located in Quebec City, specializes in French Immersion programs for adults and teenagers (12 to 17 years old). Most of our adult programs are offered on a year round basis. EduNovela.com EF Education First EF Education First provides international experiences that complement school curricula with experiential learning, allowing students to deepen their understanding of the people and places they ve read about in the classroom while developing essential 21st century skills. With schools and offices in more than 50 countries, the EF family includes educational tours, cultural exchange, language schools and academic programs. EF International Language Centers EF has been teaching languages for over 50 years using a fun and interactive teaching methodology that helps students learn better and faster. Stop by to learn more about our 11 centers abroad and courses for students and adults of all ages. We offer summer courses, gap year programs, professional development for teachers and professionals, group travel, and much more. Elite Culture Educational Company Elite Culture Educational is the North America distributor of the Far East Book Company. We specialize in Chinese language learning, with new pedagogy using digital tools alongside printed books and multimedia materials. Our new teaching solution includes: Big Book Chinese Series, E-Hanzi: My First Chinese Apps, A Study Guide to the AP Chinese Language & Culture Test, Teaching Kit of Chinese for Youth: the efficient helper for teachers to create a vivid, fun and effective class. Embassy of France Educational Affairs Department The Education Office of the Embassy of France is responsible for organizing, managing, implementing, and promoting French educational policies and programs in the United States. EMC School EMC is revolutionizing the way students are taught and learn, both in and out of the classroom. Through its innovative learning environment, Passport, EMC delivers digital learning solutions, marrying interactive curriculum with unique video based collaboration and assessment tools to promote student engagement, proficiency, and culture in Spanish, French, German, Chinese and Italian. EMC improving how teachers teach and students learn. Enforex Enforex is the leading and highly innovative Spanish Language organization with over 32 top destinations all year-round and 8 international summer camps. We provide you with a one of a kind experience by combining Spanish immersion programs with accommodation and cultural lessons. Our schools are in Spain and Latin America. In Spain, we are in Alicante, Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Malaga, Marbella, Salamanca, Sevilla, Tenerife and Valencia. In Latina America, we are in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru. Tailor-made groups are available in any of our destinations. International summer camps mixed with 60% Spanish students, for students ages 5-17 where they can open their minds and learn Spanish while immersing themselves in the Spanish culture. If you re a teacher thinking of taking a group, we offer scholarships and support for the teacher training programs. No matter what you need, Enforex has a program. Españolé International House Valencia Estudio Sampere Estudio Sampere was founded in 1956 in Madrid and has pioneered the teaching of Spanish as foreign language. Sampere is a member of NAFSA, AATSP and is accredited by Instituto Cervantes. All Estudio Sampere schools are IALC members. We have schools in Spain (Madrid, Salamanca and Alicante), Ecuador (Cuenca) and Cuba (Havana). We organize tailor-made groups for colleges and universities. For more information please contact Asuncion Pleite at madrid@sampere.es Evia Learning Inc Evia Learning creates and publishes language learning texts that focus particularly on content-based learning and intercultural communicative competence. Our current texts include Auf geht s! and Weiter geht s! for beginning and intermediate German, as well as Ritmos for beginning Spanish. You can learn more about our products at aufgehts.com and los-ritmos.com. ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 177

180 EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY Evolve Tours Explorica LLC Explorica helps teachers create educational tours full of authentic, interactive learning experiences. We specialize in connecting teachers and students to new cultures, languages and people on educational tours across the globe. Explorica s combination of exclusive online tools and personalized service enables us to create tours uniquely suited to provide both the best value and the most customized tours in the industry. FilmArobics, Inc Comprehensive lesson plans to accompany feature-length foreign language and ELL films. Lessons include comprehension activities, communicative activities, vocabulary, cultural notes and homework assignments. The film is divided into minutes of film time around which an entire lesson is based. Fluency Matters Fluency Matters offers an expansive selection of comprehension-based readers, specifically designed with acquisition in mind. Stories are written with a manageable number of high-frequency words, which makes them highly comprehensible, even to novice-level learners. We offer the widest range of levels and genres. Regardless of the level or the genre, you can bank on measurable acquisition and a riveting read every time! Focus, an imprint of Hackett Publishing Company 923 Focus Publishing provides affordable textbooks for college and high school levels in classical and modern languages, from literature surveys and novels to film-for-language-acquisition texts, including our bestselling titles Cinema for French Conversation, Cinema for Spanish Conversation, and Cinéphile. Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids Foreign Service Institute The Department of State s School of Language Studies at the Foreign Service Institute is the U.S. Government s premier foreign language training academy, offering instruction in over 70 languages to U.S. diplomats, their families, and other Government agency employees. The School employs approximately 500 language and culture instructors who train over 2,000 students annually in language courses ranging from 10 to 88 weeks, both in person and through mentor-guided distance learning programs. Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan Taiwan, your choice for Chinese learning. The Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET) is a nonprofit organization with 118 university members. Through integrating the resources of all members, we hope to create more constructive cooperation with the international academic societies. France Langue France Langue offers quality French language training programs at all levels, in five fantastic cities: Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, Biarritz and Fort de France in La Martinique. France Langue runs faculty-led programs for university students and high school students, teacher training courses and individual programs (General French courses, options such as reading, writing, speaking, listening). France Langue also offers internships or paid jobs and a wide range of accommodation options. GATEway Study Abroad Programs GATEway, or Global Access to Education, is Miami Country Day School s 4-week summer academic program that provides rising 10th 12th graders with an academically stimulating learning experience abroad. The program happily accepts non-miami Country Day School students. With host sites currently in Spain, Switzerland, Italy, and Miami, students earn high school credit while immersing themselves in rich foreign cultures. Classes are taught in English, and no study of the foreign language is required. Georgetown University Press Georgetown University Press Languages publishes peer-reviewed works of academic distinction, with exceptional editorial and production quality in languages and linguistics. German Academic Exchange Service DAAD The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent organization of higher education institutions in Germany. Each year DAAD, its Regional Offices, Information Centers and DAAD Professors provide information and financial support to over 120,000 highly-qualified students and faculty worldwide for international research and study. Located in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto, DAAD North America advises students, faculty and current DAAD fellows in the U.S. and Canada. German Embassy The German Information Center USA offers educators a window to modern German through free educational resources and materials, both printed and online at Sign up for our free electronic newsletters and keep up-to-date with the latest news from Germany. Global Education Oregon (GEO) Global Leadership Adventures Goethe-Institut The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. We convey a comprehensive picture of Germany by providing information on Germany s cultural, social and political life. Gumdrop Books Global Solutions Hachette FLE/MEP Education Healthtec Industries 119 Higher Education Press Co. Ltd Founded in 1954, the Higher Education Press (Group), or HEP, is a large comprehensive publisher in China. The Experiencing Chinese series have gained excellent reputation in lots of U.S. schools, which range in nature from K-12 education to vocational education, and the rich multi-media resources guide the user toward Experiencing Chinese, Experiencing Happiness, and Experiencing Success. ichineseedu (Nan Hai Books) Nan Hai Books is recognized as a solution provider and one-stop supplier of Chinese language learning course materials. The publications it supplies range from K-16 core language course materials as well as textbooks for Chinese Culture, Business Chinese, test-prep materials for SAT-II and AP Chinese. IES Abroad Founded in 1950, IES Abroad is a not-for-profit academic consortium of more than 250 highly-selective U.S. colleges and universities that educates more than 6,000 students each year. With 140 programs in 34 locations, IES Abroad is dedicated to offering outstanding academic options coupled with everyday opportunities for immersion in the local culture. iflytek CO., LTD Established in 1999, iflytek is a national level high-tech enterprise dedicated to the research and development of intelligent speech and language technology, artificial intelligence, hardware & software applications, and provision of services for governments, education sector, financial organizations and other fields.iflytek s intelligent speech and artificial intelligence technologies such as speech synthesis, speech recognition, speech evaluation, represents the top level in the world Information is accurate as of September 29, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 178 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

181 EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY Institute of Spanish Studies ISS Instituto Cervantes The Instituto Cervantes was founded in 1991 to promote Spanish language teaching and knowledge of the cultures of Spanish speaking countries throughout the world. It is now the largest international Spanish teaching organization. There are currently six U.S. locations: Albuquerque, Boston, Chicago, New York, San Antonio and Seattle. International Association for Language Learning Technology Established in 1965, IALLT is a professional organization whose members provide leadership in the development, integration, evaluation and management of instructional technology for the teaching and learning of language, literature and culture. Its strong sense of community promotes the sharing of expertise in a variety of educational contexts. International Baccalaureate The International Baccalaureate (IB) works with examiners in over 80 languages. We are always looking to recruit new, skilled examiners and senior examiners as the IB continues to grow. The role of examiner is highly valued and the IB places emphasis on the professional integrity of individuals in examining positions. Acting as an IB examiner provides an international educational experience, encompassing unique professional development opportunities and an insight into the assessment process. International Studies Abroad Since 1989, our high school academic and volunteer programs offer a unique experience that bridges culture with language acquisition. Your high school students will feel like a local by attending summer school at an accredited and highly recognized host university overseas and earn a transcript upon completion. Our 2016 destinations include China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy, Peru and Spain. The world awaits, discover it! Italian Trade Agency Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is a government body whose aim is to promote Japan internationally. We are supporting Japanese teachers to better organize their students trip to Japan. Together with local governments, universities in Japan as well as professional travel agencies in the states, JNTO booth will offer useful information for Japanese teachers. Joint National Committee for Languages The mission of JNCL-NCLIS is to ensure that Americans have the opportunity to learn English and at least one other language, to advance the language profession in the US, and to raise awareness about the importance of language and international education to the national interest. We shape national policy for World Languages, ASL, and international education and to raise the profile of the language enterprise. JPT America, Inc Jumpstreet Educational Tours Jumpstreet Tours is an educational travel company that specializes in group trips to destinations across the Americas and Europe. From immersive and actionpacked itineraries to 24/7 trip-planning support, the Jumpstreet experience is a tribute to the hard-working teachers and parents who share in our commitment to safe and enriching student travel. This is your chance to give your students an experience that they ll cherish for life. Download our e-brochure today at www. jumpstreet.com. JUNBA (Japanese University Network in the Bay Area) KET Kentucky Educational Television KIE/Kintetsu International Travel KIE/Kintetsu International is the professional travel management company specialized for educational trip to Japan. Our exclusive coordination; such as homestay program in Japan, exchange program and cultural experience are guaranteed your Japan trip fruitful! Kinokuniya Bookstores of America The Kinokuniya Bookstore sales office specializes in promoting and distributing the Japanese language leaning & teaching materials. Klett USA Inc Klett USA, Inc. offers textbook materials for elementary school, middle school, high school, and college German instruction as well as cultural materials, business German, audio and DVD materials, and readers. Kodansha USA Kodansha is world-renowned as the publisher of books on all aspects of Japanese culture. Our extensive list includes language instruction programs, dictionaries, and grammar texts, as well as works of literature, cookbooks, books on martial arts, popular culture, art and architecture, crafts, and travel. Kong & Park Established in 2000, KONG & PARK, Inc. is a publishing company that specializes in researching and publishing books that study Chinese characters. They have patented a fun and faster way to learn Chinese characters by focusing on 250 root characters. Since 2012, KONG & PARK has published and distributed worldwide books written in English language. It has also acted as an agent to distribute books of Asian countries written in English language to the world. Korea Foundation Headquartered in Seoul, the Korea Foundation is a non-profit public organization committed to promoting a better understanding of Korea in the international community through a variety of academic, intellectual, and cultural support programs. Language Flagship Technology Innovation Center Language Testing International, Inc Language Testing International (LTI), the ACTFL Testing Office Serving the complete language testing needs of Academia from Elementary through Postgraduate. Performance and Proficiency testing in over 100 languages. Used for: Awarding Credit to Native Speakers; Placement, Entrance and Exit Exams; Baseline Setting; Progress Measurement; Program Review; Accountability; Identifying PD Needs; Dual HS/College Credit; Teacher, Translator & Interpreter Testing. Make your program the best it can be! Level Chinese Level Chinese is the first system to provide a literacy focused curriculum and assessments in K-12 Chinese as a 2nd language classrooms. We leveraged well researched and proven methods used in ELA classrooms but adapted the content for 2nd language Chinese learners. Our system offers (1) Specific Grammar and Reading Comprehension Objectives (2) Leveled Texts (3) Mastery-based Assessment (4) Data to drive instruction. Our system helps teachers develop confident and Independent readers! Level Up Village Lexington County School District One LingroLearning LingroLearning ( creates personalized, social, and mobile products that make 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. ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 179

182 EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY Mandarin Matrix Limited Mandarin Matrix Limited, one of Asia s leading educational company producing a series of print and online educational products. Together with Cambridge University Press, the company has produced a suite of reading and teaching materials known as Mandarin Matrix that are aligned to support a wide range of curricula in Chinese learning throughout the world. Separately Mandarin Matrix Youth Chinese Test (YCT) is produced together with the Confucius Institute of China for the YCT test qualification. Mango Languages Mango s program teaches real conversations in over 70 languages and makes it fun. Your learners will speak new languages and meet new cultures through authentic experiences. For your learners: a fresh, intuitive, and flat-out fun way to learn new languages. For you and your staff: a stellar customer support team, free promotional materials, and your own client care representative who can t wait to help you get the most out of your subscription. Master of Arts in Foreign Language Teaching (MAFLT) Michigan State University Michigan State University now offers a Master of Arts degree in Foreign Language Teaching. In a technology-rich and highly personalized fully-online format ideal for current and aspiring teachers, the MAFLT emphasizes the intersections of theory and practice in methods, curriculum design, SLA research, culture, assessment, and more. Equip yourself to build global awareness, engage with a range of web-based tools, and stay ahead of the field! At our booth, view videos and meet current faculty. McGraw-Hill Education Glencoe and Wright Group, trusted names in world languages education, provide leading K-12 products such as Asi se dice!, El español para nosotros, Bon voyage!, Invitation to World Languages, Viva el español!, Español para ti, Cómo te va?, Trésors du temps, Latin for Americans. Stop by our booth to see these and other innovative and respected products. Take a tour of estudio (powered by Quia) a platform that contains all components of our new Spanish program online. MEININGER Shared Service GmbH (MEININGER Hotels) Merry Blu Boutique Mexican Spanish Language Schools Get out of the classroom to meet and understand your neighbor (Mexico) by studying Spanish at one of our schools. We offer year-round programs for students, 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. Michigan State University Press Middlebury Interactive Languages Middlebury Interactive Languages is the national leader in online world language instruction to K-12 students and institutions. We offer a range of dynamic and innovative language courses based on Middlebury College s renowned immersion methodology. Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy is our summer immersion program. Middlebury Interactive is a joint venture between Middlebury College and K12 Inc. Middlebury Language Schools Middlebury offers summer intensive immersion programs (6-8 weeks) from beginning to advanced levels in eleven languages. With 100 years of experience, small classes, in-language activities, 24/7 Language Pledge, and graduate programs, students gain fluency and earn college credits. Need-based financial aid and merit scholarships available. Languages available: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, & Russian. Explore our 37 Schools Abroad sites. Minds Abroad Minds Abroad offers both customized programs for academic groups and set programs for individual students in Asia, specifically in China, India, Vietnam and Thailand. We offer programs incorporating classes, rural homestays, internships, and extensive service learning. Due to our service learning program we were recently selected as a Top Ten Best Practices Program by the Center for Citizen Diplomacy and the U.S. State Department. For more information please visit Mississippi State University Classical & Modern Languages and Literatures Movement for Language and Culture (MLC) NADSFL National COPILAS The National COPILAS is a National non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals, associations and communities throughout the United States and internationally desiring to introduce or broaden the study of Italian language and culture in their public and private schools, colleges and universities. The Council s focus for is to promote the sustainability of the Advanced Placement Italian language programs in American High Schools and American/ International Schools Overseas. National Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL) National Foreign Language Center and STARTALK National Geographic Learning National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage Learning, is a leading educational publisher of Pre-K 12 School digital and curricular classroom materials. Through our digital learning programs and classroom learning resources, schools experience the excitement and joy of learning that National Geographic explorers, scientists, writers and photographers experience. National Language Resource Centers The Department of Education established the Language Resource Centers (LRCs) in response to the growing national need for expertise and competence in foreign languages in K-16. Sixteen LRCs have created a national network of resources to promote and improve the teaching/learning of languages. LRCs create materials, offer professional development opportunities for instructors, conduct and disseminate research on foreign language learning. Visit us at our shared website: National Language Service Corps The National Language Service Corps (NLSC) is a one-of-a kind organization that offers citizens with language skills the chance to help communities during times of crises, emergencies and non-emergencies; domestic or abroad. These individuals make themselves available to help others in times of emergency or crisis wherever that may be. They have the opportunity to help their neighbors and fellow citizens by participating in national and state efforts when their expertise can make a difference. Nexus Holidays 尊敬的教师们, 联谊假期 - 北美中西部最大的经营亚洲旅游市场的公司, 绝对是您带学生去旅行时的首选公司 不管您有没有带过团, 联谊都诚心欢迎您来咨询, 对比, 规划您将来的旅行 您只需要告诉我们, 您大概想去的地方和时间, 剩下的事我们免费为您分担, 包括路线设计, 给学校沟通的信件, 招募学生的 PPT, 和跟家长沟通的文件和细节, 等等, 我们有专业的团队为您量身定 还等什么呢? 就当是散步健身, 来 908 摊位聊一聊吧! With over twenty years experience Nexus Holidays is your trusted partner for educational and delegation travel in China and East Asia. Our 100% customized travel allows you to create the itinerary you want. Our services include transportation, visas, hotels, sightseeing, school visits, and more. Information is accurate as of September 29, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 180 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

183 EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY Nippon Express Travel USA, Inc Inspire Your Students With Priceless Experiences in Japan! We specialize in the design and implementation of customized study and tour programs for students and educational professionals. Established in 1962, Nippon Express Travel has the longest history in the U.S. among the Japan-based travel companies. NNELL National Network for Early Language Learning NNELL is the National Network for Early Language Learning. We provide leadership to advocate for, and support, early language learning and teaching. NNELL provides valuable resources for educators, parents and policy makers. In our booth, we have information about membership, webinars, regional and summer workshops as well as past copies of the NNELL Learning Languages Journal. Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages NECTFL is the regional organization serving educators Pre-K-16+ in the northeastern U.S. (Maine to Virginia). We provide outstanding leadership, advocacy and professional development through our conference and through articles and materials reviews in our online journal, the NECTFL Review. We are known for programs that are responsive to all world language educators, from student teachers through veteran faculty and department members. We re looking forward to seeing you in New York City! Olivia and Hill Press The Olivia and Hill Press publishes a series of selfstudy handbooks for students of French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Latin, Japanese, Arabic and Chinese introducing them to English grammar and pointing out the similarities and differences with the language studied. Complements any textbook and method. Free correlations available for popular first year textbooks. Organic World Language Organic World Language (OWL) offers transformative, engaging, hands-on professional development workshops and support to teachers. Trainings are designed around techniques that incorporate target language use, kinesthetic instruction and producing consistent language gains through effective questioning sequences and authentic literacy. OWL is described as cutting edge and revolutionary, and focuses on creating a classroom environment that brings the ACTFL OPI to life in the classroom. Oye Spanish Pacific Northwest Council for Languages (PNCFL) PNCFL advocates for the value of world languages as a core curriculum and supports policies that reflect this ideal. PNCFL connects world language educators from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming at regional and national levels and inspires them to improve instruction for all students through professional development and leadership opportunities. PacSet Tours PandaTree.com PandaTree.com offers online foreign language tutoring for kids ages Hand-picked tutors help kids build fluency and confidence with 1-on-1 online sessions tailored to the student s interests and learning level. Our conversation-based approach makes learning fun and engaging. Mandarin and Spanish available. Swing by our booth to learn about free PandaTree materials you can use in your class and how we can help your students. Hiring part-time Mandarin and Spanish tutors. Pearson Pearson, the leader in Pre-K 12 education solutions, transforms education by connecting personalized, assessment-driven programs, services, school improvement strategies, and technology that deliver improved outcomes in student performance and classroom instruction. Pearson s research-based curriculum in print, digital, or blended options engages digital natives while empowering teachers with professional development training and services. Peking University Press Peking University Press is one of the largest academic and educational publishers in China. PUP has published a remarkable range of textbooks and scholarly works in nearly all academic disciplines. The PUP Department of Chinese Language has published all sorts of books for foreigners who take Chinese as a second language, including textbooks, reading materials, learning materials and teaching materials. Phoenix Tree International Education 1026 Ponddy Education Inc A powerful and innovative Chinese teaching solution to maximize the student learning experience anytime, anywhere. Think Chinese is the most difficult language to teach? Think again with PONDDY, you can create your own curriculum and every student can learn Chinese in an interactive and interesting environment. We ll help you take them from PONDDY to 龎帝 (Páng Dì)! Prométour/Forum Language Experience With over 25 years of experience in educational travel, Prométour and Forum Language Experience provide students and their teachers exposure to world languages and culture through global connections and unique travel experiences. Our services include customized tours, school exchanges and language immersion programs. Qatar Foundation International Qatar Foundation International is a not-for-profit U.S.-based member of Qatar Foundation dedicated to advancing global citizenship through education. QFI focuses on grant-giving and programmatic activities that promote education as a force that facilitates collaboration across geographical, social and cultural boundaries. Real China Real China is a premier provider of China immersion trips for K-12 and higher education groups. We create China experiences with you that match your school and classroom needs. Hands-on immersion, service learning projects, homestays, and in-depth culture classes are custom created to engage your students with China. Real China has been helping schools successfully design and implement China study experiences for 10 years. If you are planning a trip for your students, let us make it easier! Real Language right away Created by teachers, Real Language right away is a unique communicative approach for beginner language students. The program is perfect for elementary and middle school language programs, and our products provide excellent supplemental material for high school. We offer the following products in Level I & Level II for French & Spanish and Level I for Mandarin: Teacher Starter Kit, Partner Conversations book, Student Activity Book, Teacher s Guide, Audio CD, & Partner Conversations ebook. Reseau Canope Robotel Inc The SmartClass+ digital language teaching platform provides a blend of classroom and self-study activities with true Any-Time, Any-Place, Any-Device homework capability in traditional, 1:1 and BYOD learning environments. The new pronunciation activities feature auto-grading speech recognition. SmartClass+ supports foreign, ESL and ASL language teaching and integrates AP testing capability. A common unified database (cloud or school-hosted) scales from a single lab to multiple schools & labs. ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 181

184 EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY Rosetta Stone For over 20 years, Rosetta Stone has helped educators deliver innovative language learning solutions to meet evolving needs. Stop by Booth #917 to learn more. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 618 The Routledge Language Learning program publishes the best in reference and teaching resources for all levels of the language learner in a wide array of languages. Alongside the highlighted titles at ACTFL, please visit for our extensive list of offerings. Saint-Denis International School SANAKO, Inc We re Sanako, the global leader in teacher-led language labs & language teaching technology. We have worked closely with customers for over 50 years, & as a result, we have satisfied customers in over 100 countries & 30,000 classroom installations. Sanako s software, hardware, apps, & mobile products are designed to enhance language teaching anytime, anywhere, with any content. With our reputation for quality & innovation, Sanako provides first class training & support throughout the US. SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions SANS Inc. technology to engage students 24/7 BYOD & 1 to 1 platforms; boost interpersonal communication skills; integrate authentic content; simplify AP testing. SANSSpace LIVE virtual learning platform for mobile devices, tablets, Chromebooks. Virtuoso language lab technology Development & support in the U.S. INSTRUCTIONAL LANGUAGE LABS VIRTUAL LANGUAGE LEARNING SPACES MOBILE APPS TECH FOR 1 to 1 and BYOD PROGRAMS ORAL ASSESSMENT TOOLS LESSON AUTHORING TOOLS Sant Anna Institute Academic Study Abroad Programs (Semesters, Summer terms, J-Term, MayMester and customized Faculty-Led Programs),Internships for academic credit,service Learning and Volunteer projects and Italian language courses.courses available in: Humanities, Italian Studies, Social Sciences,Natural Sciences,Business,Online Italian for academic credit,- General Italian and exam preparation,ap preparation. Credits for academic courses are transferrable through our U.S. partner institution, Alfred State College. Santillana USA Publishing Santillana offers the largest selection of culturally authentic K-12 Spanish resources: instructional programs, children s and young adult books, reference materials, and professional development. We collaborate with Santillana offices worldwide to bring teachers and students the best in Spanish language and culture. Scarf King 314 SchooLinguist A cloud-based digital recording solution designed to improve student communication and collaboration skills Easiest way to share audio files with students Use Firefox or Chrome browser on Mac, PC or Chromebook without installing any software Google Classroom Integration Android and iphone App for students Sign up for your free SchooLinguist account Scuola Dante Alighieri Campus L Infinito Senor Wooly Señor Wooly teaches Spanish through demented and hilarious music videos. Using skills of musicians, storytellers, and connoisseurs of the absurd, Señor Wooly is the perfect tool for the warped minds of middle and high school students. There is finally a source of educational materials that students genuinely want to watch over and over again. Currently, the program is used globally by over 5,000 Spanish teachers in over 40 countries. SIELE Simon Bolivar Spanish School Ecuador Simon Bolivar Spanish School is just the right place to learn Spanish in Ecuador. The superb quality of its services and the professional and extensive experience of its teachers provide the right combination for a unique language learning program. Our mission is to promote the outstanding natural and cultural diversity of Ecuador to the international community through teaching Spanish. We have two main schools in the Andean cities of Quito and Cuenca. Amazon and Coast programs also available. Sosnowski Language Resources 910 We feature a wide selection of K-12 French and Spanish supplementary materials, including picture books, French African and Holocaust literature, music and books/cd s. We specialize in elementary materials and have many new items for perusal. Sounds Virtual Inc Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT) SCOLT organizes and hosts joint conferences with state language associations in the SCOLT region to share and to promote world languages education and research. SCOLT also recognizes professionals in the region through awards, scholarships, and professional development. Publications: DIMENSION (online journal); SCOLTalk (biannual newsletter). Southwest Conference on Language Teaching (SWCOLT) The Southwest Conference on Language Teaching is a regional foreign language teachers organization that hosts an annual conference in partnership with state foreign language teacher associations. The participating states in SWCOLT are Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawai i, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. Spanish Studies Abroad Spanish Studies Abroad offers Spanish language immersion programs in Seville, Alicante, and Barcelona, Spain; Córdoba, Argentina; San Juan, Puerto Rico and Havana, Cuba. Since 1969, Spanish Studies Abroad has designed its own innovative programming with a focus on academic integrity, Spanish language acquisition, and student integration into the local culture. For more information visit www. spanishstudies.org Stevens Learning Systems Inc Inspired by the needs of our customers, Stevens Learning Systems Inc. assimilates instructional technology with actual classroom teaching through on-going training and continuous support, and in-service workshops presented by a leading foreign language educator on topics such as standards-based curriculum, performance-based assessments and rubric design. Summer Language Institute for French and Spanish Teachers Unique, intensive MA program specifically designed to meet the needs of Spanish and French teachers. This summer study abroad program combines pedagogy with language and culture courses to allow you to improve your language/cultural proficiency while becoming a better teacher. The program takes place over three summers in beautiful Angers, France or Guanajuato, Mexico. You can earn a MA in French or Spanish Language Teaching over the coure of three summers or come for just one summer. Swift Education Systems, Inc DiLL: The Digital Language Lab is an all-software solution that encapsulates and extends the traditional language lab using headsets and networked Macintosh computers in a classroom setting. DiLL is developed by Swift Education Systems, a Chicago-based Northwestern University spinoff company. UPDATES: Stop by our booth #840 (or request a demonstration online) for more information. Updates include: ipad app New robust wireless capabilities Revamped AP Exam tool Information is accurate as of September 29, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 182 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

185 EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY Teacher s Discovery Teacher s Discovery now offers etextbooks for Spanish, English, ESL and Social Studies. Voces etextbooks from Teacher s Discovery offers a paradigm of enhanced digital learning at a practical expense. Hundreds of exercises, reinforcements, prompts, videos, games, and panoramas are accessible through a single portal. One Voces etextbook is all a teacher needs for all their classes and students of a specific subject. You ll wonder why you haven t heard of Voces before. The Dragon Trip The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles JFLA supports Japanese language education all across the United States and offers various types of grants, workshops, and professional development opportunities for educators. We also provide useful resources for learning and teaching Japanese and opportunities for American students and educators to visit Japan. The Language Flagship Through a network of 27 Flagship Programs at 23 institutions of higher education across the U.S., The Language Flagship graduates students who will take their place among the next generation of global professionals, commanding a superior level of proficiency in one of ten languages critical to U.S. national security and economic competitiveness. The Resource Queue: Teacher Organization and Lesson Planner TODAY S HOTTEST MEDIA RESOURCES organized and accessible. As a language teacher I love all of the great resources I find on TPT, YouTube, Pinterest, and Facebook, but I didn t have an intuitive way to organize all of these files & resources, nor sequence and track resource usage by class, so I asked my husband to build AN APP that could organize & sequence files & resources with the ability to put them into exportable lessons. He did it! Download it. Many resources included. We build apps. The U.S. Department of State English Language Programs Tia Tula Spanish School High quality International Spanish School situated in the historic, university district of Salamanca, the academic capital of the Spanish language. Instituto Cervantes accredited center, SIELE/ DELE Examination Center. Customized programs for high school and college students. University credits available. Nice accommodation and the most enjoyable extra activities and excursions to explore Spain and Portugal. Professional development courses for Spanish teachers and scholarships. Online courses. Tom Alsop s Creative Teaching Materials and Workshops Tom s company provides on-site workshops/seminars for creative teaching strategies, books, DVDs, posters and Spanish teacher immersion programs in Madrid, Spain Havana, Cuba and Guadalajara, Mexico. College Credit for Tom s workshops/seminars and teacher immersion programs is available through the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. TPRS Books & Workshops Trade Commission of Spain-ICEX c/o STUDY IN SPAIN 423/426 Study in Spain features the best higher learning studies, language and culture programs, educational opportunities and services, that promote Spain as a study abroad destination. Study in Spain is coordinated by the Embassy of Spain-Trade Commission in Miami. The campaign includes a yearly calendar of events and activities, such as Study Abroad Fairs, Conference Exhibits, Study in Spain Workshops and orientation trips, and the Student Ambassadors Program in U.S. universities. Transparent Language, Inc Transparent Language builds language-learning software for consumers, educational institutions, libraries, corporations, and government organizations. Working with language experts and native speakers around the world, Transparent Language is committed to helping millions learn new languages quickly, easily, and effectively. Travel and Education T&E is a consortium from Spain which offers general language and culture as well as unique study abroad opportunities at Spain s prestigious academic institutions Customized options are available to fit the specific needs of partnering institutions.a FULL SERVICE PACKAGE is quoted in U.S. Dollars and includes all essential program elements PLUS full faculty benefits for group participation AND professional enrichment courses all with the personalized attention that is the mark of Spanish tradition Tuttle Publishing The Tuttle Publishing Company was established in 1948 in Rutland, Vermont, and Tokyo, Japan, and is today regarded as a premier publisher and seller of books rooted in Asian culture, language, and history. TV5MONDE Universidad Internacional The Center for Linguistic & Multicultural Studies University for Foreigners of Siena (Italy) The University for Foreigners of Siena is an Italian University specialized in teaching Italian as a foreign language. In addition to Italian for foreigners you can learn European languages including French, German, Portuguese and Spanish, as well as non-european languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Russian. Students and teachers can also certify their linguistic and didactic skills with our CILS and DITALS Certifications. University of Hawaii Press U.S. Intelligence Community The U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) is composed of 17 government agencies, bureaus, services, and other organizations within the executive branch whose purpose it is to protect the nation against foreign threats. The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) serves as the head of the IC. The DNI is the principal advisor to the President,National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council for matters related to national security. UW Madison Professional French Masters Program Virginia Beach City Public Schools Vista Higher Learning Vista Higher Learning is a different kind of publisher. For everyone here, this isn t just a job, but it s a lifelong passion. So when you open that text or download that activity, it didn t come from faceless factory or the desk of a 9-to-5er, it came from people who put their all into that lesson, vocabulary list, or film selection. At Vista Higher Learning, we develop innovative digital and print solutions to connect the world through language and culture. Walking Tree Travel Smithsonian Student Adventures Walking Tree Travel specializes in creating unique adventures for students and educators to destinations around the world that can involve living with local families, working on community service and conservation projects, strengthening language and leadership skills and, most importantly, becoming a more globally-minded citizen. ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 183

186 EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY Wayside Publishing Wayside Publishing is dedicated to delivering innovative and engaging Spanish, French, German and Italian language, literature, and culture programs for your evolving classroom. Founded in 1988, Wayside Publishing has a proven history of delivering the highest quality textbooks with personalized service. We continue that tradition today with a new emphasis on technology to bring you fast and easy-to-implement blended learning environments designed for modern students. WildChina Travel Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) The Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) offers high-quality courses in less commonly taught languages through five institutes: the Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI), the South Asia Summer Language Institute (SASLI), the Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI), the Summer Intensive Portuguese Institute, and the Arabic, Persian, and Turkish Language Immersion Institute (APTLII). These courses condense a year of language study into eight weeks, are highly cost-effective, and, with some distance-learning options, increasingly convenient. WORDOOR Technology Co., Ltd Wordoor is an internet technology company promoting language learning and cultural exchange. Developed by Wordoor, Pop On is a mobile application that connects people who need language assistance. It provides users world-wide with a fun and immersive language learning environment with real time interactions and powerful content. We are looking forward to working with professional language teaching institutions and teachers to achieve beneficial change and development in language education. Come and meet us at ACTFL! World of Reading, Ltd Since 1989, World of Reading has offered the largest selection of foreign language and ESL products. We offer software, foreign films on DVDs and audio CDs, games and books, for ALL ages, all levels, all at discounted prices over 100 foreign languages and English as a second language for learning a language and learning IN a language. Visit our online catalogue at let us make recommendations based on YOUR needs. Do your holiday shopping with us! Monolingualism CAN be cured! WorldStrides Worldstrides International Discovery has been operating educational travel services for adult and student tour groups for over 30 years. International Discovery differentiates itself from other educational tour operators by having a unique educational travel structure, as well as clearly defined touring and travel philosophies. Xperitas Xperitas is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting global citizenship through authentic immersion experiences. Born from the decades of shared experience of Intercultural Student Experiences and Global Citizens Network, Xperitas offers programs that embody true language and cultural immersion, inspire personal connections with diverse individuals and communities worldwide and provide transformational experiences for our participants. Yabla Inc Yabla is an online immersion tool that allows language learners to experience native speakers in a variety of authentic contexts. Students improve their listening comprehension with its unique video player functions, interactive tools, and activities to review vocabulary and spelling. Teachers can assign videos as homework, set due dates and goals, and monitor student performance. Yale University Press Yale University Press publishes foreign language textbooks and materials which include beginning through advanced texts, ancillaries, and multimedia materials. For more information, go to our web site at Yorktown Systems Group, Inc Zentralstelle fur das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA) The ZfA (Central Agency for Schools Abroad) supports worldwide 140 German schools and about 1200 staterun educational institutions with a German program. Encountering the culture and society of the host country, providing schools for German children abroad and promoting the German language are the primary goals of ZfA. We provide further education and training for headmasters, teachers and administrators and we conduct and evaluate language examinations (DSD = Deutsches Sprachdiplom). Zhonghe Century Culture Communication (Beijing) Co., Ltd Information is accurate as of September 29, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 184 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

187 EXHIBITOR BY CATEGORY DO YOU HAVE THE CONVENTION MOBILE APP? Be sure to download the official Mobile App for the 2017 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo! With this free app designed for iphone, ipad, or Android devices or accessible via web browser, you will be able to access 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. Academic Travel Academic Experiences Abroad Chill Expeditions, LLC DJH Go2City EF International Language Centers GATEway Study Abroad Programs Jumpstreet Educational Tours Nexus Holidays Real China Spanish Studies Abroad Book Publisher Barron s Educational Series Inc Beijing Mandarin (H.K.) Better Chinese Breaking the Barrier, Inc Cambridge University Press Cengage Learning Cheng & Tsui China Books Distribution HMH EMC School Fluency Matters Focus, an imprint of Hackett Publishing Company Georgetown University Press ichineseedu (Nan Hai Books) Kinokuniya Bookstores of America Klett USA Inc Kodansha USA Kong & Park McGraw-Hill Education Olivia and Hill Press Pearson Peking University Press Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group Santillana USA Publishing Teacher s Discovery Tuttle Publishing Vista Higher Learning Wayside Publishing Yale University Press Culture and Heritage Resources Cheng & Tsui EF Education First Goethe-Institut ichineseedu (Nan Hai Books) Korea Foundation Prométour/Forum Language Experience Sosnowski Language Resources Curriculum Materials American Classical League ASC ReLANpro Bablingua Spain Barron s Educational Series Inc Beijing Mandarin (H.K.) Better Chinese Boomalang Cambridge University Press Chinese In Focus Confucius Institute U.S /1039 EMC School FilmArobics, Inc Fluency Matters ichineseedu (Nan Hai Books) Klett USA Inc Level Chinese Mandarin Matrix Limited Middlebury Interactive Languages Olivia and Hill Press Pearson Ponddy Education Inc Real Language right away Rosetta Stone Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group Santillana USA Publishing Senor Wooly Teacher s Discovery Wayside Publishing Yale University Press Distributor/Reseller China Books Distribution HMH Elite Culture Educational Company ichineseedu (Nan Hai Books) Kinokuniya Bookstores of America Kong & Park Sosnowski Language Resources Educational Institution/ Language School A&O Hotels and Hostels & Welcome Berlin Tours Academia Latinoamericana Beijing Mandarin (H.K.) Carney, Sandoe & Associates Command Performance Language Institute Concordia Language Villages Confucius Institute U.S /1039 CPI Spanish Immersion Costa Rica Edu-inter EF International Language Centers Enforex Estudio Sampere Foreign Service Institute France Langue Goethe-Institut IES Abroad Instituto Cervantes International Studies Abroad KIE/Kintetsu International Travel Master of Arts in Foreign Language Teaching (MAFLT) Michigan State University Middlebury Language Schools Minds Abroad PandaTree.com Sant Anna Institute Simon Bolivar Spanish School Ecuador Spanish Studies Abroad Summer Language Institute for French and Spanish Teachers The Language Flagship Tia Tula Spanish School Trade Commission of Spain-ICEX c/o STUDY IN SPAIN...423/426 University for Foreigners of Siena (Italy) Walking Tree Travel Smithsonian Student Adventures Educational Recruitment Carney, Sandoe & Associates Educational Travel ACIS Educational Tours CHA Educational Tours DJH Go2City Explorica LLC Jumpstreet Educational Tours Nexus Holidays Prométour/Forum Language Experience Xperitas Embassy/Government Agency CIA Central Intelligence Agency Consulate General of Switzerland in New York Critical Language Scholarship Program Education Office Embassy of Spain Embassy of France Educational Affairs Department Foreign Service Institute German Academic Exchange Service DAAD German Embassy Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Korea Foundation The Language Flagship Trade Commission of Spain-ICEX c/o STUDY IN SPAIN...423/426 U.S. Intelligence Community Zentralstelle fur das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA) Hardware Technology Robotel Inc SANAKO, Inc SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions Immersion Programs Academia Latinoamericana Academic Experiences Abroad Avant Assessment CIEE Concordia Language Villages CPI Spanish Immersion Costa Rica Critical Language Scholarship Program Cultural Vistas EF International Language Centers Enforex Estudio Sampere Explorica LLC France Langue International Studies Abroad Level Chinese Middlebury Interactive Languages Middlebury Language Schools Minds Abroad Organic World Language Prométour/Forum Language Experience Real China Rosetta Stone Sant Anna Institute Simon Bolivar Spanish School Ecuador Spanish Studies Abroad ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 185

188 EXHIBITOR BY CATEGORY Tia Tula Spanish School Tom Alsop s Creative Teaching Materials and Workshops Trade Commission of Spain-ICEX c/o STUDY IN SPAIN...423/426 Travel and Education Walking Tree Travel Smithsonian Student Adventures WorldStrides Xperitas Yabla Inc Instructional Materials Academic Experiences Abroad American Classical League Better Chinese Cambridge University Press Cengage Learning Chinese In Focus FilmArobics, Inc Fluency Matters Focus, an imprint of Hackett Publishing Company Klett USA Inc McGraw-Hill Education National Language Resource Centers.1333 Olivia and Hill Press PandaTree.com Pearson Real Language right away Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group Santillana USA Publishing World of Reading, Ltd Yale University Press Language/Learning Labs ASC ReLANpro Boomalang Cengage Learning China Books Concordia Language Villages Distribution HMH EF Education First Enforex Explorica LLC iflytek CO., LTD Kong & Park Mango Languages Minds Abroad Ponddy Education Inc Robotel Inc Rosetta Stone SANAKO, Inc SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions SchooLinguist Stevens Learning Systems Inc Swift Education Systems, Inc Transparent Language, Inc University for Foreigners of Siena (Italy) Online Resources Bablingua Spain Boomalang BYU Independent Study Cengage Learning Center for Applied Linguistics Chinese In Focus Confucius Institute U.S /1039 Elite Culture Educational Company EMC School Focus, an imprint of Hackett Publishing Company Instituto Cervantes Level Chinese Mandarin Matrix Limited Mango Languages National Language Resource Centers.1333 Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages PandaTree.com Ponddy Education Inc Qatar Foundation International SANAKO, Inc SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions SchooLinguist Senor Wooly Teacher s Discovery The Resource Queue: Teacher Organization and Lesson Planner Tom Alsop s Creative Teaching Materials and Workshops Transparent Language, Inc Yabla Inc Professional Association American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) American Classical League Carney, Sandoe & Associates Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages International Association for Language Learning Technology Joint National Committee for Languages National COPILAS NNELL National Network for Early Language Learning Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Pacific Northwest Council for Languages (PNCFL) Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT) Professional Development American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) Avant Assessment Center for Applied Linguistics Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Cheng & Tsui CIEE Cultural Vistas EF Education First Explorica LLC Fluency Matters Instituto Cervantes International Association for Language Learning Technology National COPILAS National Language Resource Centers Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Organic World Language Pearson Qatar Foundation International Santillana USA Publishing SchooLinguist Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT) Summer Language Institute for French and Spanish Teachers The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Tia Tula Spanish School Tom Alsop s Creative Teaching Materials and Workshops Travel and Education Walking Tree Travel Smithsonian Student Adventures WorldStrides Reference Materials Barron s Educational Series Inc Command Performance Language Institute Elite Culture Educational Company Olivia and Hill Press Scholarship/Grant Programs Academia Latinoamericana American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) Critical Language Scholarship Program Cultural Vistas German Academic Exchange Service DAAD KIE/Kintetsu International Travel Korea Foundation Qatar Foundation International The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Tia Tula Spanish School Xperitas Software Technology ASC ReLANpro Avant Assessment Boomalang BYU Independent Study Elite Culture Educational Company McGraw-Hill Education Middlebury Interactive Languages PandaTree.com Robotel Inc Rosetta Stone SANAKO, Inc SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions SchooLinguist Swift Education Systems, Inc The Resource Queue: Teacher Organization and Lesson Planner Transparent Language, Inc Wayside Publishing World of Reading, Ltd Student/Teacher Exchange Pro CIEE Cultural Vistas German Academic Exchange Service DAAD International Studies Abroad Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) KIE/Kintetsu International Travel Prométour/Forum Language Experience Real China The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles University for Foreigners of Siena (Italy) WorldStrides Xperitas Study Abroad A&O Hotels and Hostels & Welcome Berlin Tours Academia Latinoamericana Academic Experiences Abroad American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) CIEE CPI Spanish Immersion Costa Rica Critical Language Scholarship Program EF International Language Centers Enforex France Langue GATEway Study Abroad Programs German Academic Exchange Service DAAD IES Abroad International Studies Abroad Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) KIE/Kintetsu International Travel Middlebury Language Schools Minds Abroad Real China Sant Anna Institute Simon Bolivar Spanish School Ecuador Spanish Studies Abroad Summer Language Institute for French and Spanish Teachers The Language Flagship Trade Commission of Spain-ICEX c/o STUDY IN SPAIN...423/426 Travel and Education University for Foreigners of Siena (Italy) Walking Tree Travel Smithsonian Student Adventures Teacher Education Carney, Sandoe & Associates Center for Applied Linguistics Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Information is accurate as of September 29, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 186 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

189 EXHIBITOR BY CATEGORY Command Performance Language Institute Concordia Language Villages CPI Spanish Immersion Costa Rica Fluency Matters France Langue Goethe-Institut Master of Arts in Foreign Language Teaching (MAFLT) Michigan State University McGraw-Hill Education Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Organic World Language Qatar Foundation International Sant Anna Institute Summer Language Institute for French and Spanish Teachers Travel and Education Teaching Materials American Classical League Bablingua Spain Beijing Mandarin (H.K.) Better Chinese Cambridge University Press Cheng & Tsui China Books Chinese In Focus Command Performance Language Institute Confucius Institute U.S /1039 Distribution HMH DJH Go2City EMC School FilmArobics, Inc Focus, an imprint of Hackett Publishing Company Goethe-Institut iflytek CO., LTD Klett USA Inc Kong & Park Mandarin Matrix Limited National Language Resource Centers Olivia and Hill Press Ponddy Education Inc Real Language right away Senor Wooly Sosnowski Language Resources Teacher s Discovery The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles The Resource Queue: Teacher Organization and Lesson Planner Tom Alsop s Creative Teaching Materials and Workshops Transparent Language, Inc Wayside Publishing World of Reading, Ltd Yabla Inc Yale University Press Testing/Assessment Avant Assessment Barron s Educational Series Inc Center for Applied Linguistics iflytek CO., LTD Instituto Cervantes Language Testing International, Inc Level Chinese TV/Film/Music/Multimedia Resources Bablingua Spain FilmArobics, Inc Mango Languages Senor Wooly The Resource Queue: Teacher Organization and Lesson Planner World of Reading, Ltd Yabla Inc Looking for a new position? Want to add an exceptional language professional to your team? Don t forget to check the ACTFL Job Central Career Center for language education listings. Job seekers can browse, explore, save jobs, and get job alerts. Employers can upload information about open positions. ACTFL Job Central offers professional services to help job seekers build and manage their careers for maximum potential for success, including a career learning center, reference checking, résumé writing, and career coaching. Learn more at jobcentral.actfl.org. Visit jobcentral.actfl.org ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 187

190 INDEX OF PRESENTERS DO YOU HAVE THE CONVENTION MOBILE APP? Be sure to download the official Mobile App for the 2017 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo! With this free app designed for iphone, ipad, or Android devices or accessible via web browser, you will be able to access 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. A by page number Abbate, Vera Abbott, Annie...149, 168 Abbott, Marty...9, 71, 126 Abdelghany, Louissa Taha...53 Abell, Jacob Abou-dib, Nawf...76 Abrate, Jayne...43, 110 Achatz, Kurt Adair-Hauck, Bonnie...28 Adam-Lifante, Virginia...79 Adams, Bryan Adams, Kathryn...38 Adams, Mary Jo Adamu, Ashley Aguilera, Amelia Ahmad, Lameese Akiyama, Yasuko...41 Al Ani, Sarab...42 Alexander, Alise Alexander, Marquita Allen, Heather Willis...71 Allen, Rebecca...52 Almousily, Khaldoun Altanero, Timothy Altstaedter, Laura Levi...79 Aly, Ann...9, 32, 48, 160 Aly, Reham Amarillo, Lucy Amling, Stacy...96 Andersen, Erik Anderson, Bill...40 Anderson, Bryan...50 Anderson, Hope...82 Anderson, Lara Lomicka..29, 160 Anderson, Sheri Anderson, Stephanie...74, 112 Anderson, William...5, 35,...125, 141 Anderson-Johnston, Meg Anderton, Amy...121, 145, 170 Andrade, Alma Angrist, Mira Annegan, Heather Hendry...53 Ansary, Mohamed Ao, Qun Apgar, Richard Aponte, Rebekah...55 Aranda, Jennifer...56, 75, 149 Arispe, Kelly Armbrust, Heike Arndt, Marcia Arnett, Carlee Arnold, Betsy Arnold, Chip Arnsperger, Levin...68 Arribas, Ines...46 Ash, Rachel...57, 77 Avello, Mieko Avrick, Rachel...54 Awada, Ghada Ayari, Salah Azama, Yo...31, 91, 107, 116 Aziz, Rana Abdul B by page number Bae, Sun-kwang Baerenfaenger, Olaf...85 Bai, Jianhua...28, 65 Baker, Kirsten Baker, Laurin...47 Baker, Lottie...62 Baldwin, Leslie Baldwin, Maria Ballesteros, Veronica Rodriguez Ballestrini, Kevin...84 Bancheri, Salvatore Ba Nguyen, Thu Bankston, Mercedes Bao, Huihong Bao, Yingling Barbe, Katharina Barber, Etsuko...63 Barkauskas-Goering, Karen...66, 83, 130 Barone, Susan Barthold. Willi...86 Barthuly, Claudia...56, 84 Bartlett, Sharon Meilahn...98 Bartus, Michael Bates, Mark...45 Batscha, Chris Baumgartner, Karin...87, 151 Bazzani, Sandra...55 Beard, Courtney...66 Beauclair, Michelle...95 Becker, Angelika...61, 78 Becker, Anthony...94 Becker, Claudia...47 Becker, Shannon...92 Behm, Angelean...110, 158 Behney, Jennifer...115, 146 Behnke, Alesia Belanger-Gonzales, MaryLee...75 Bell, Keri...38 Bell, Teresa...30, 47, 51, 76, 128 Belluz, Sigrid...77 Benjamin, John Benz, Emily Benz, Judith...69 Bernhardt, Elizabeth Berroth, Erika...58, 113 Berry, Adoración Berthet, Chantal Berver, Ana Bessy, Marianne...61 Beste, Diana...98 Bilbao-Terreros, Gorka...96 Bissell, Jeffrey Bjelland, Tamara Blad, Alessia Blasi, Virginia...50 Blouwolff, Rebecca Blyth, Carl...98, 144 Boland, Hal...10, 58, 99 Bono, Mariana...96 Borden, Rebecca Borello, Genevieve...9, 47 48,...100, 104 Borer, Alexandra...44, 148 Boring, Janet...59 Bornholdt, Claudia Borzeka, Athena Bostick, Dani Bostwick, Amy...149, 158 Bostwick, Sara...41, 158 Boumaza, Lynda Bourlatskaya, Maria Bowen, Todd...57, 111 Bowles, Freddie...67 Bowman, Gregory Boylan, Ryan...70 Boyle, Amanda...81 Bradley, Courtney...97 Brannen, Edris Brates, Vivian Brecht, Richard...71, 112 Brent, Rika Bridges-Pereira, Laura...79 Britland, Joanne...51 Bronkie, Jacqueline Brooks, Catherine Brown, Alan Brown, Pamela Brown, Shelli Brown, Tanya...37 Browning, Jaclyn Brunow, Beate Bruns, Theresa Bruun, Sara Bryant, Andrea...61, 86, 159 Bryant, Renae Buckliew, Sarah Budarz, Sara Burke, Brigid Bush, Kurstin...58 Bushaala, Saad Bustamante, Carolina Bustin, Amy C by page number Caballero-Garcia, Begona Cabrera Puche, Maria Jose...50 Caceres, Erin Cadena, John...75, 149 Cadenillas, Mindy Euken Cafiero, Deborah...38 Cai, Lili Cai, Luoyi...43, 156 Caillaud, Anne...57 Calabretta-Sajder, Ryan...10, 93 Caldari, Monica...42 Calkins, Patricia...45 Callihan-Dingle, Debra...84, 98, Calvin, Lisa Calvin, Trey...9, 57, 64 Camacho, Lindsey...66, 83 Camp, Michael Campbell, Christen...82 Campbell, Christine...45, 52 Campbell, Jennifer Campbell, Joan...99 Campbell, Joy...98 Canion, Mira...82, 98 Cargile, Carrie Carlson, Tom...76 Carlson-Lombardi, Angela Carreira, Maria...29, 38, 130 Carson, Jennifer...98 Carson, Susan...78 Carvajal, Irene Casas Roigé, Robert...47 Caspari, Martina...99 Castaneda, Martha Castro, Dulce De Ceo-DiFrancesco, Diane...55 Cessna-Buscemi, Kevin...55 Chalmers, Amy Chalupa, Cynthia...122, 152 Chamberlin, Julia...61 Chambless, Krista...102, 144 Chan, Hsiu-Hsien...54 Chang, Kevin...73 Chang, Steve Chang, Tao-Hsing Chang, Yifang Changeux, Anne Chao, Der-lin Chao, Fang-Yi Chao, I-ting Chao, Sara Chapman, Misako Charconnet, Jean Charle, Maria...51 Chavoshan, Ida Cheatham, Rosalie...95 Chen, Carol Chen, Chiuhung Chen, Dongdong Chen, Franz...78 Chen, Guangyan Chen, Henny...43, 64 Chen, Jianfei Chen, Jiayi Chen, June...56 Chen, Kexin Chen, Litong...43 Chen, Pei-chia Chen, Shu-chen Chen, Tony Chen, Xin Chen, Yan...106, 136 Chen, Yea-Fen...68, 73 Cheng, Wei-Yi Chen-Lin, Shaoyuen...98, 109 Cherice Montgomery...74, 130 Chernishenko, Olena Chi, John...120, 126 Chiang, Janna Chiang, Mien-hwa...82 Chien, Cameron Chik, Claire...29, 38, 130 Childress, Kirby...40 Childs, Lily Chinen, Kiyomi...52 Cho, Myounghee...41 Choi, Bumyong...79 Choi, Jun...93 Choi, Sujeong...79 Information is accurate as of September 29, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 188 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

191 INDEX OF PRESENTERS Chou, Chih-p ing Chou, Hwalin...94 Chou, Peijen...64 Chou, Shu-Ping Chou, Yi Hua Chuang, Hui-Ya Chuang, WenChang Chung, Hsiu-feng Cividanes, Ame Clarc, Laurie...82 Clark, Meredith Classen, Albrecht...69 Claus-Nix, Michaela Clay, Amy Clementi, Donna...27, 56, , 92, 118 Cleveland, Crystal Brim...45 Clifford, Joan...38 Clifford, Ray...57 Clivaz, Denise...37 Clorinda Donato...41 Cobe, Mara...10, 46, 98, 150 Cochran, Courtney...77 Coda, James...80 Cogard, Karl...54, 73, 142 Coleman, Nicole Collazo, William Collier, Amy...67 Colling, Lindsey...59, 105, 124 Comsa, Maria Cone, Candace Conner, John...69 Conroy, Kelly...98 Conroy, Melanie...43 Cook, Katie...70 Coon, DeAnna Cooper, Katherine Cooper, Steven...70 Copeland, Rebecca Corbin, Natalie Corda, Giorgio...71 Cornelius, Crista...51 Cornwall, Fatima...97 Coropceanu, Lilia...68 Corral Greely, Margaret Corretjer, Olga Ivonne...44, 64 Corso, Sandro Coss, Matthew Costabile-Heming, Carol Anne Costea, Ruby Cothrun, Keith...58, 69 Cottrell, Sara-Elizabeth...46,...75, 115, 143 Cowell, Glynis Cox, Karen Cox, Troy...57, 65 Coxon, Michael...66 Crane, Cori Crawford-Dixon, Lori Creamer, Melissa...44 Crepon, Pascale...44, 160 Criser, Regine...47 Cropper, Corry...84 Cuadra, Carlos...43 Culbertson, Gabriel Cummings, Amanda Curran, Mary...64 Curtis, Jessie...64 Cutillas, Angeles Rodriguez...55 Cutshall, Sandy...67 D by page number Damari, Rebecca...64, 112 Damron, Julie Daniel, Bethany...74, 130 Daniel, Sandra...64 Danielou, Catherine F...43, 166 Daradics, Christopher Davenport, Jason Davenport, Stephanie Davidheiser, James Davidson, Dan...71, 91 Davidson, Kelly Frances...121, 136 Davin, Kristin...46 Davis, Robert...96 Davis, Susann...9, 35, 46, 141 Davis, William...67, 131 Davis-Wiley, Patricia...102, 112 Dawson, Desa...5, 40, 126 Dayamí, Abella-Padron...79 Decker, Nancy Defazio, Jenna Delfini, Cinzia Delfino, Kristi Delfosse, Pam Dell Anna, Antonella...41 Dellinger, Mary Ann...46 DeMado, John...70 Dengub, Evgeny...67 Denie-Higney, Laurence...65 De Picciotto, Robert DeRosa-Davis, Trixi...55 Dettinger, Mike...85 Dettling, Matthias...69 D Eugenio, Daniela...63 Deveaux, Sara...82 Diao, Wenhao...74, 117 Dias, Rejane Diaz, Katharine DiBiase-Lubrano, Mary Jo Dieckman, Sandra...47 Dieter, Gisela Dietrich, Maiheng...65 Dieu-Porter, Nathalie...54, 102 Dillon, Michael DiMeo, David...72 Dimitrieska, Vesna Dindoyal, Vera Ding, Yijun Di Pietro, Antonietta...62, 71 DiPillo, Pat Di Vito, Nadine O Connor Djavadghazaryans, Angineh...77 Dolce, Frank...40 Dolgova, Irina Donato, Richard...28, 88 89, Donovan, Anne..60, 92, 120, 126 Douglas, Masako Dowd, Janice...42, 109, 134 Drew, Bethanie Drewelow, Isabelle...43 Dronjic, Vedran...93 Du, Wen-Hua Dubinina, Irina Dubravac, Stayc...41, 76 Dubreil, Sebastien...30, 66 Ducar, Cynthia...94 Ducate, Lara...51 Dudney, Grazyna...84 Duff, Georgina Duncan, Catherine Knight...99 Duncan, Gregory...30, 44 Dunlap, Carolyn Duperron, Lucile Dupont, Silvia...71 Dutra, Aparecida de Fatima Cordeiro...43 Dutra, Paulo...43 Duval, Marion...54 E by page number Ebisuzaki, Denise...52 Eckendorf, Jan Patrick...69 Eda, Sanae Egnatz, Linda...29, 46,...67, 91, 140 Eichmanns, Gabriele Eick, David...57 Eikel-Pohen, Monika Elinson, Alexander...93 Elliott, Anna Ellis, Devon...84 Elnaili, Safa Elola, Idoia Engel, Indira Ennis, Kyle Ennis, Maury Enriquez Arana, Eddy Erickson, Katie...44 Esa, Mohamed...58, 121 Espitia, Deborah...59, 105, 151 Esquivias, Chantal...64, 107 Esterline, Dirk...69 Ettzevoglou, Nathalie...84 Evans, Ashley...38, 108 Evans, Cynthia...67 F by page number Fabbian, Chiara Facer, Betty Fadda-Ginski, Fabiola Faerber-Ovaska, Rachel Fan, Rui...59 Fasciano, Helga...9, 110 Fava, Matilde...52 Fays, Helene De Fazenbaker, Chris Febraio Parma, Alan...121, 140 Fegely, Kathy...77, 134 Feldhaus, Julia Feng, Ying Fenton, Bryanna...79 Ferguson, Kelly...98, 111 Fernandez, Bethzaida Fernandez, Loretta Fernandez-Plaski, Nitza Fields, Carol Figueroa, Samuel Filippi, Alessio Finley, Sarah Fischer, Sylvia...99 Fisher, Benjamin Fisk, Justin...144, 157 Fitzgerald, Nick Fitzpatrick, Jamie...80 Fitzpatrick, Zachary Fletcher, Clarissa Adams , 116 Fletcher-Broucek, Kelsey Ford, Andrea...56, 118 Forester, Lee Forlano, Andrew Forrest, Linda...96 Fortney, James Foss, Julie Foster, Catherine Fox, Rebecca...30, 125 Frazier-Rath, Emily Frei, Christina...87, 122 Fujioka-ito, Noriko...83 Fukada, Atsushi...72, 163 Fukuda, Makiko...80 Fulkerson, Gregory...46 Fullard, Katja Fuller, Marybeth...72 Fulton-Archer, Lynn...46, 142 Funk, Alex...72 Furline, Pamela Furry, Nina Fusco, Maria Fykes, Kelly...164, 168 G by page number Gaab, Carol...35, 96 Gadson, Antoinette...50 Gagum, Kyung Lee...69 Gaillot, Nathalie...58 Gallagher, Elizabeth Gallagher, Martha Gallagher, Yong Gallmeier, Maria Galue, Lilibeth...75 Gama, Eric Ganeshan, Ashwini Gao, Jian...45 Gao, Yan Garcia, Christina Garcia, Liset Cruz Garcia, Paul Garcia, Sandy...35, 61 Garcia-Holmes, Katherine García-Reyes, Mishael García Salinero, Alberto...53 Gardner, Angela Garner, Lisa...83 Garrett-Rucks, Paula...76, 95 Gasigitamrong, Jenjit Gass, Susan...71 Gates, Gwen Gatti, Alberta...54, 130 Gaugler, Kevin Geerlings, Georgia...64 Geisel, Noah...16, 53, 78,...91, 110, 116 Geng, Ziyi...53 George-Hirons, Amy...66 German, Nereyda...44, 81 Gettler, Mandy...98 Ghanem, Carla Giber, Mishi Gilbert, Vera Gilbert, Victoria...45 Gil-Garcia, Caliz Gillett, Kristin Gilliland, Christina...77 Giorgini-Althoen, Silvia...71 Girons, Alba...62 Giudice, Maria Giupponi, Luca...68, 159 Giusto, Dennis Glisan, Eileen...28 Glosson, Julie Glowacka, Paulina Gluzman, Sebastian Glynn, Cassandra...82, 89 Goll, Jessica Gomez, Aleida Gomez, Jill...58, 65 Gonglewski, Margaret Gonzales, Noriko Gonzalez, Rosa Gonzalez, Suronda...67 Goodlett, Theresa Goodspeed, Lauren Goren, Shiri...42 Gorman, Martha...67 Gormley, Kevin Gossett, Nicholas Gossett, Priscilla...44, 81 Goulah, Pauline...67 Gover, Carla Grady, Patrick Graham, Leah...9, 32, 36, 45,...59, 134, 138 Graham, Tomoko Grahn, Leslie...30, 88 89,...92, 98 Granda, Carmen Grangier, Claude Granville, Paris...43 Greenfield, Jessica...43 Greer, Valerie Gregory, Eugene Griffin, Katrina Griffin, Michael Griggs, Brian Grim, Frederique...62 Grober, Carolina...63 Groenewold, Melissa Grosser, Jodi Guarino, Maria...83 Guerra, Daniela Zappador Guerwane, Lhousseine...72, 136 Guhl, Regina Gunter, Ann Marie...55 Guntersdorfer, Ivett...68 Guo, Rui Gussis, James Gutierrez, Claudia Sanchez Gutiérrez Miguel, César...42 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 189

192 INDEX OF PRESENTERS H by page number Hackbarth, Viktoria Hacking, Jane...71, 145 Haddenbrock, Heike...77 Haden, Rebecca...99 Hagen, Alexandra...99, 113 Haileselassie, Azeb Halemba, Martha...46 Hall, Effie...65 Hall, Elizabeth Berglund Hall, Mark...90, 124 Halverson, Rachel Hammad, Mahbuba Hammadou Sullivan, Joann...76 Hammami, Nabila...76 Hämmerling, Kerstin...86 Han, Hyunjoo...84 Han, Zhihong (Anna), 81 Hanai, Yoshiro Haney, Katie Hao, Bo Hao, Ji...54 Harada, Tetsuo Haraway, Dana...97 Harms, Viktoria...77 Harrington, Stasie...46 Harris, Kimberly Harris, Lisa...96, 142 Hart, Ellen...103, 128 Hartwell, Rachel...99 Harvey, Jenna...83 Harvey, Robin...53 Harvey, Sabine Harward, Michèle...64 Hashem, Iman...84 Hashiba, Erica Hassan, Wafa Havas, Linda Hawkins, Martha Ann...97 Hayles, Elisabeth...68 He, Baozhang...10, 74 He, Wayne...65 He, Xin He, Yunjuan Heaton, Debra...46 Heflin, Kayla...38 Heidt, Irene Heineke, Amy...46 Hellebrandt, Josef Heller, Willard...46 Hemingway, Joel...84 Henderson, Arlene Holmes Henriquez, Michele Henson, Leah...58, 65 Heranic, Tracy Herlands, Jason...63 Herman, Eric Hernandez, Todd Hernandez Cobo, Jesus Hernandez-Lopez, Jean Mari Hershberger, Robert Higure, Yasuharu Hill, Sean Himmelsbach, Teresa...55 Hines-Gaither, Krishauna...53 Hintz, Saskia Hitz, Cynthia Hlas, Anne Cummings...98 Hobgood, Bobby...16, 53, 60,...77, 139 Hodajaev, Malik Hodgdon, Cindi Hodgson, Jennifer...58 Hoecherl-Alden, Gisela...68, 132 Hoefel, Ute Hogan, Jodie Hojnacki, Susan...58 Holden, Danielle Hollen, Carol Holmes, Bonnie...82 Holmquist, Alysha...151, 165 Holst-Knudsen, Heidi Hong, Jia-Fei Hong, Wei Hoogenboom, Tomoko...41, 106 Hope, Sandrine Hopp, Phyllis Hopper, Jim Horikoshi, Yasutomo Hosoi, Junko...93 Houston, Danmei Houston, Saori...72 Howard, Heather...109, 117 Howards, Alyssa Hoye, Amber...85, 97 Hromalik, Christopher...94 Hsieh, Chi-Ju Hsieh, Shianguu Hsu, Hsiya Hsu, I-Ling Hu, Bing Ying Hu, Wenze...74 Hu, Xiaoyan...65 Hu, Ying Hua, Yuanhao...98, 167 Huang, Nansong...74 Huang, Teh-yi...94 Huang, Yi-Tzu Huang, Yuhan Huff, Dierdre Huhn, Christina Huizenga, Clarisa Capone...106, 136 Hunkemoeller, Erin Huo, Mengmeng I by page number Ibarra, René Imaizumi, Ikuno Inada, Minori Ingersoll, Richard...5, 40 Isabelli, Christina...61, 106 Iturralde, Camilla...75 Ivliyeva, Irina...38 J by page number Jacobsen-McLean, Nadine Jaekel, Nils...51 Jago, Martine Jahner, David...62, 112 Jannotta, Anthony...77 Jansma, Kimberly...65, 78 Jennemann, Paul...52 Jeon, Molly...71 Jewett, Katharine...98 Ji, Fang...61 Jia, Baocai...64 Jiang, Hong...74 Jiang, Pengpeng...64 Jiang, Song Jin, Hong Gang Jin, Ying...12, 34, 73, 82, 130 Jochum, Chris...56, 118 Johnson, Stacey Margarita...45, 164 Jones, Barbara...37, 48 Jones, Gale Jones, Norah...51, 60, 143 Jones, Sabine Marina Jordan, Senor...69 Jourdain, Sarah Ju, Hee...63 K by page number Kagan, Olga...38, 130 Kahn, Brigitte Kaiser, Kathrin...56 Kajikawa, Akiko Kaliambou, Maria...72 Kallin, Britta...68 Kalyanov, Artem Kamimura, Minako Kaminski, Natalie Kanefsky, Matthew Kang, Sanghee...79 Kanner, Erin Kaplan, Carolyn...64 Kartchner, Eric Kashuba, Mary Helen...43, 149 Kasraeian, Shirin Kataoka, Hiroko Kathrin Frenzel Katradis, Maria...44, 72 Katsuta, Hiroko...41 Kaupp, Steffen...99 Kawaguchi, Mariko...63 Kawano, Rikiya...45 Kearney, Erin...16, 35 36, 69,...114, 134 Kelley, Becky Kelly, Caroline...35, 106 Kelly, Kimberly Kennedy, Jennifer...56 Kennedy, Lea Graner , 96, 121 Ketcham, Eric...72 Ketner, Jay...96 Khan, Taimur...50 Kim, Binna...79 Kim, Jee In...41, 94 Kim, Jieun...63 Kim, Sangbok...97 Kim, Sung...63 Kim, Taewoong...94 Kim, YouJin...79 Kim, Yunjung...41 Kincaid, Janice Kindt, Michelle King, Andreanne King, Nicholas...51 Kinsey, Natalie Kissau, Scott Kisselev, Oleysa Kiuchi-Fagerness, Atsuko...93 Klassen, Rebecca Knapp, Nieves...65 Knight, Stephanie...46, 85, 121 Knisely, Kris Knoerr, Lenna...86 Knouse, Stephanie...61 Kobayashi, Kumi Koch, Arne Koch, Julia Koch, Mercedes...77, 130 Koda, Keiko...72 Kojima,Takuya...52 Kojo Hakam, David...97 Kolenich, Peter Kong, Kaishan Kong, Xiang Kou, Xiaojing...62, 125 Kowalczyk, Amy Koxholt, Julia Kraemer, Angelika...68, 159, 165 Kraemer, Katie Kraniski, Michael...64, 156 Kregar, Sandra Kreitinger, Brooke Kroek, Aliza Atkin Kronenberg, Felix Krosl, Magali...79 Krueger, John Kuo, Hsiulien Kurash, Jaclyn...77 Kuriyama, Keiko...71 Kutner, Paul Kuwana, Tomoki Kwoh, Stella L by page number LaFon, Dawn...70, 154 Lafond-Paquin, Janel...80 LaFountain, Pascale...77 Lai, Shu-Mei...42 Lair, Anne...64 Lake, Elizabeth...74 Lalande II, John Lamb, Terry...76 Lambert, Yensen...66 Lander, Steven...57, 111 Landers, Elizabeth Landes-Lee, Jill...74 Landfester, Petra Landier, Mathilde Lange, Kristin...47 Lanphere, Christine...91, 93 Lantolf, James...56 Larson, Karin...98 Larson, Naomi Lavin, Erin Lean, Sally...44, 150 Lechner, Heidi...45, 143 Ledgerwood, Mikle Lee, Chihjen...65 Lee, Christelle Palpacuer...64 Lee, Inhye...41 Lee, Julia Lee, Kuangchi...120, 136 Lee, Lucy...42, 109, 117, 134 Lee, Sheila...47 Lee, Tai-Jung Lee, Yonghun Lee-Ellis, Sunyoung...110, 157 Lee-Smith, Angela...42 Lehner, Natascha Leishman, Clay Leite, Jamie Leloup, Jean Lenord, Amy...85 Leskowski, Virginia...99 Leveen, Steve...42, 126 Levine, Glenn...56, 133 Li, Huan Li, Noriyasu...80 Li, Qi...95 Li, Shuai Li, Xiaoshi...95 Li, Yan Li, Yanting...95 Li, Yingjie Li, Yu...68 Li, Zhiqiang...82, 129 Liang, Hsin-hsin...82 Liang, Min-Min...54, 156 Liang, Xia Liao, Jianling...95 Lien, Luyi...42, 109 Lien, Yujen...78 Lienau, Jane Lilley, Lisa, see Ritter, Lisa Lilley Lin, Chiao-Li...61 Lin, Jia Lin, Shwufen Lin, Yu-Lan Lindner, Gitti...79 Lindseth, Martina...47, 149 Lindstrom, Sarah...74, 117 Linnell, Richard Lipps, Katherine...75 Liu, Fan Liu, Hai...54 Liu, Hsuan-Ying...74 Liu, Jennifer Lichia Liu, Jie...73, 95 Liu, Jin...82 Liu, Jincheng Liu, Lening Liu, Rachel Yu...73 Liu, Xianquan Liu, Ying...43 Liu, Yiwen...73 Liu, Zoey...73, 130 Lo, Weihsuan Locke, Brandon Loco, Profe...69 Long, Sheri...95, 143 Longwell, Jeff Looney, Dennis...45 Lopez, Sylvia Lord, Gillian...29, 62, 160 Lorenz, Alexander Lorenzo, Alicia Love, Stephanie...93 Lovejoy, Kelly Information is accurate as of September 29, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 190 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

193 INDEX OF PRESENTERS Loveland, Hope Loveless, Sarah...46 Lovik, Thomas...77 Lowe, Lacey...67 Lowe, Pardee...57 Loyd, Will...59 Lu, Shengjie...53 Lu, Xi Lu, Xiaobo Lucas, Peggy Ludanyi, Renate...77 Lundgaard, Greta...16, 29, 36,...47, 59, 62, 74, 104,...121, 123, 141 Luo, Qian...95 Lupisan, Michelle...80 Lutz, Nathan...57 Lykens, Jillian...133, 165 Lyman-Hager, Mary...81 Lynn, Cherokee...61 Lynn, Claudia M by page number Ma, Sherry...83 MacDonald, Judson...44 Mack, Sara Mackey, Alison...81 Madel, Richard Madison, James...80 Madruga, Elaine Vilar...79 Magee, Karina Mahajan, Gyanam Malakaj, Ervin...47 Malchow, Timothy Malky, Rula...9, 32, 48,...122, 160 Malone, Margaret...9, 68, 71,...98, 107, 144 Mana, Mouna Manni, Maria Manning, Catherine Mantero, Miguel...70 Maranzana, Stefano Marques-Pascual, Laura Marsden, Emma...81 Marshall, Camelot.9, 32, 59, 114, 160 Marshall, Renee Marsh-Soloway, Michael Martel, Jason Martin, Cynthia...27, 99, 149 Martin, Ines Martin, Jana Martin, Katherine...80 Martin, Michelle Martinez, Glenn Martinez, Ligia...42 Martinez, Reina Martinkari, Leeni Martinson, Karina...44, 81 Martz, Brett Mascio, Michael Masel, Frank Masel, Katrina Mason, George...44 Master, Jonathan...76 Masuyama, Kazue Matchett, Elizabeth...61 Mathieu, Lionel Matsubara, Fukumi Matsui, Hisae Matsunaga, Yumiko...97 Mattavelli, Sara...41 Mau, Brandee...46 Mauricio, Christina Maxim, Hiram...56, 68 May-Chu, Karolina...58 McAlpine, Dave...30 McCabe, Marta...72 McClees, Ernest McCool, Lori...47 McCoy, Heather McElderry, Dan McFadden, Patrick McFarland, Jon...97 McGee, Laura...99 McGuffey, Candace...54 McKeeman, Leah...67 McManus, Kevin...56 Mearns, Sally Mehta, Yufen Lee...54 Meindl, Joerg Mekonen, Christina Melkonian, Mimi...80 Mello, Melanie Memoli, Francesca Romana Menke, Mandy...112, 169 Mercado, Wendy Merfeld-Langston, Audra...98 Merino, Adriana...96 Merolla, Carmela Merrill, Jason...67 Merritt, Adrienne Merschel, Lisa Metzler, Earl...72 Miano, Alice Miao, Yu...51 Michaels, Judith...67 Michail, Ismini...72 Mignot, Charles...79 Miguel, Nausica Marcos...126, 163 Mijalski, Maryse...70 Mikhaylova, Anna Mikulski, Ariana Miles, Helene Rassias Miller, Alyssia...82 Miller, Cynthia Miller, Lauren...42 Mills, Nicole Mindek, Renee...40 Minematsu, Nobuaki...72, 156 Mio Nishimura...80 Mir, Montserrat Mita, Ayumi Mitchell, Jeffrey Miyamoto, Mayu...72 Mizoguchi, Ai...93 Mocon, Kira Moctezuma-Baker, Anne Moeller, Aleidine...76 Mohring, Jupp...85 Moisan, Valentin...73 Mol, Debra...61, 78 Mondloch, Barbara Monk, James...9, 32, 78, 124 Montera, Chiara Montesano, Ronald Moon, Jewoong Moore, Ann Moore, Viviane De Souza Klen Alves Morales, Juan Carlos...46 Morehead, Kristopher...68 Moreira, Maria Moreno, Robert Morewedge, Rosmarie...77, 159 Morgan, William Mori, Yuta...51 Morrel, Josh Morris, Carrie...96 Morris, Daniel Morrison, Rocio Mosca, Annalisa Moser, Kelly...102, 112 Motyl-Mudretzkyj, Irene Mroz, Aurore...54 Mu, Bing...43 Mueller, Carolin...77, 113 Mueller, Christina-Marie Mullay, Amy Murphy-Judy, Kathryn Murray, Jill Allen...57 Musanovic, Emina...47 N by page number Naaman, Mara...45 Naditz, Nicole...28, 46, 65,...91, 140 Nagai, Ayako...63 Nagai, Ruiko Nagano, Tomonori...72, 93 Nagle, Charles...74 Nassinhack, Deise...9, 32,...59, 122, 134 Neal, Heather Neary-Sundquist, Colleen Negrisanu, Raluca...99 Nekrasova-Beker, Tatiana...94 Nelson, Erika Nelson, Maria Grazia De Angelis Nerenz, Anne...76, 95, 144 Neubauer, Diane...94 Newman, Britton Nguyen, Thu Ba Nguyen, Thao Nibert, Holly Nichols, William...96, 144 Nicola, Michelle...83 Niekerk, Carl Nielsen, Bayard...75 Ning, Cyndy...57, 108 Nissler, Paul...85, 133 Niu, Mina...81 Noble, Cinzia...52 Nordvold, Kristin...42 Norquist, Shannon...75 Northrup, Katherine Nouri, Mohamed Novella, Miguel Nuessel, Frank...63, 143 Nunez, Alfonso De Torres...46 Nyikos, Martha O by page number O Donnell, Mary...97 Oh, Bomi...79 Okraski, Cornelia Okubo, Noriko Olah, Michelle Olbricht, Barbara Oleksak, Rita...57, 141 Oliva, Cedric Joseph...41 Olivares, Yesenia...9, 32,...50, 138 Olivieri, Susan...62 Olovson, Brian...79 O Neill, Errol...92 O Neill, Teresa...54 Oppewal, Anneke Orlando, Michael...66 Orr, Anita Orsatti, Silvina...92 Ortiz, Cristina...55 Osman, Hazem Ostrau, Nicolay Ousselin, Catherine...12, 34,...69, 83, 96 Oviatt, Kristen...47 Oviedo-Loredo, Blanca...67 Owens, Ruth P by page number Padilla, Amado Paesani, Kate...118, 169 Page, Deborah...44, 122 Pàmies, Susanna Pandya, Sonal Papa, Erin...63 Pardo-Ballester, Cristina Paredes, Liliana Park, Ellen...63 Park, Steven Parker, Kara...52, 60, 100 Parodi, Joseph Pascual y Cabo, Diego Patel, Tapan...57, 111 Patrick, Miriam...77 Patrick, Robert...77 Pearl, Erin...97 Pearsall, Mark...84 Pearson, Benjamin Pearson, Joseph Pearson, Magda Novelli Peart, Silvia...102, 137, 146 Pechulis, Bonnie Peckenpaugh, Kacy...47, 68 Peckham, Robert Peker, Hilal Peng, Ke Pereira, Kelly Lowther...42 Pérez Belda, Alejandro Perez-Gironez, Ana...79 Perez-Reyes, Beatriz Perrella, JeanMarie...62 Person, Dawn Perugini, Dorie...10, 110, 117 Petersen, Ying...82 Petrashova, Tamara...94 Pettes-Guikema, Janel...57 Pfeiffer, Peter Pfeil, Andrea Pfrehm, James...90, 124 Philipp, Douglas...68, 87, 121 Phillips, June...30, 76 Picicci, Chris...93 Piemontese, Luisa...55 Pietralunga, Mark...71 Pitti, Christine...81 Piwek, Sigurd Placido, Kristy...35, 96 Plonsky, Luke...76, 81 Polk, Randi...38 Pope, Jennifer Porter, Abby...55 Poth, Rachelle Potter, Rose...99, 143 Pra, Daniela Dal Preston, Kailey Preusse-Burr, Beatrix...53, 75 Price, Marian Pruente, Rebecca Pruvost, Valerie Puente, Maria Garcia...55 Pugh, Kate Puhala, Natalie Q by page number Qian, Zhiying...97 Qiao, Zhenlin Qin, Xizhen...43, 117 Qiu, Ping Qualtere, Camille Quinlan, Jennifer...47, 84 Quintero, Alicia R by page number Rallings, Yasuko Ramirez, Carolina...164, 168 Ramonda, Kris Ramos-Sollai, Silvia Ramsey, Laurie Randolph, Linwood...45 Rankin, James Rankin, Rebekah...80 Rathunde, Leslie Raycraft, Mary Beth...54, 102 Raymond, Aude...74 Read, Kirk Redmond, Mary Lynn...87, 110 Rega, Matt...55, 81 Regalla, Michele Reibel, Anthony Reisinger, Deborah...67, 71, 167 Reitz, Luyun Rekhter, Natalia Rendon, Amy...81 Renn, Jennifer Repel, Elfie Rey, Christiane...74 Rey Agudo, Roberto Rhodes, Nancy...61 Rhodes, Rosalyn Richards, Kari...149, 158 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 191

194 INDEX OF PRESENTERS Richardson, Diane Rifkin, Benjamin...68 Riggs, Reed...94, 109 Rinner, Susanne...58 Rio, Isabelle...57 Riso, Consuelo...80 Ritter, Lisa Lilley...9, 35, 38,...68, 91, 93 Ritter, Markus...51 Ritter, Mary...55 Ritz, Catherine Rivers, William...71, 112 Roberts, Elizabeth...37 Roberts, Gregg Robinson, Elizabeth Rockaitis, Ryan...77, 130 Rodriguez, Julio...68, 144 Rodriguez, Shane...69 Rodriguez-Padial, Ana Rogers, Darcy Rogers, Lauren...46 Rogers, Nels...69 Roh, Jaemin...94 Roig-Torres, Teresa...44 Rojas, Kimberly...61 Rojas-Miesse, Nohelia , 157 Romanowich, Erina...80 Romero, Manuel...41 Romero-Gonzalez, Tanya...70 Romjue, Amanda...44 Roncal-Ramirez, Fanny Rose, Celine...110, 126 Rose, Marda Rose, Pamela Rosen, Lauren...84, 102 Ross, Adam...73 Ross, Claudia Ross, Jane Ross, Sarah Rosso, Melinda Rothe, Lucian Roure, Anne-Sophie...54 Rouxel-Cubberly, Noelle Rowan, Karen...66 Ruane, Julia...9, 32, 50,...69, 104, 138 Rube, Jaclyn Hathaway Rubio, Fernando...57, 68, 107,...123, 145 Rubio, Lucia...74, 107 Ruck, Julia...58 Rucker, Tracy Ruggiero, Diana Ruiz De Arbulo Alonso, Borja Rumeau, Nicole...70, 120 Russell, Victoria...121, 136 Ryan, Colleen...62 Ryshina-Pankova, Marianna , 169 Ryu, Catherine...93, 95 Ryu, Jean S...84, 137 S by page number Sacco, Elizabeth...84 Sadler, Merissa Saed, Rafef...76 Saeli, Hooman...70 Saffels, Steven Sahr, Sarah...85 Saito-Abbott, Yoshiko Sakaguchi, Jodie...73 Salazar, Hilda Salazar, Yukari Salsig, Nancy Samartzi, Tina Samples, Alisha...29 Samuels, Jeffrey Sanchez, Angela...106, 120 Sanchez, Brianna Janssen...97 Sanchez, Mercedes Catalina Sanchez-Naranjo, Jeannette...65 Sanders, Jo...77 Sandrock, Paul...9, 32, 35,...100, 118, 141 Santini, Federica...62 Sarkissian, John Satsutani, Shingo...52 Sauer, Thomas...46, 60,...62, 115 Savell, Catherine Sayers, Richard Sayili-Hurley, Sibel Sazawa, Chinatsu Scarampi, Patricia...74 Schad, Christopher Schenck, Stephanie Schenker, Theresa Schicker, Juliane Schlesinger, Matt...57 Schmitt, Anja...86 Schoen, Kristina Schubach, Carolyn Schueller, Jeanne...58 Schuezte, Andre...75 Scoggins, Carmen...18, 29, 35,...50, 78, 104, 138 Scolaro, Linda...52, 93 Scott, Jennifer Scullen, Mary Ellen...99 Searls, Becky Seeley, Heather...54 Seewald, Amanda...57, 126 Seidenschwarz, Connor Sellman, Eileen...99 Serafin, Karolina Serafini, Tiziana Sexton, Laura...52, 158 Shaath, Nada Shaeffer, Alexandra...70 Shahla Adel...40 Shang, Joanne...57, 108 Shanker, Sandhya Shao, Xueyin Shapirshteyn, Vera...109, 117 Sharma, Eera...98 Shaughnessy, Michael Shaw, Jeremy...75 Shea, Jane Sheffer, Amanda...58 Sheibany, Salwa Shelton, Kathleen...29 Sheng, Qunjie...81 Shepherd, Stephanie...148, 168 Sherf, Nicole...145, 165 Sherriff, Gina...38 Sherrow, Heather...44 Shertzer, Rebecca...77 Shields, Gregory Shimura, Michi...41, 63,...185, 187 Shinozaki, Kimberley Shively, Rachel Shoji, Kyoko...146, 161 Showrai, Atiyeh...61 Shuen, Jennifer...67 Sieg, Emily...86 Silva, Duarte Simpson, Junko Tokuda , 150 Sippel, Lieselotte Skippon, Samuel...44 Slattery, Mark Sliwinski, Kelly Sloan, Maritza...29, 110 Smith, Derrell...53 Smith, Megan...52, 60, 100 Smith, Michelle...95 Smith, Ryan...77, 121 Smith, Tony...9, 32, 59, 78,...114, 124, 160 Smyser, Heather Soler, Inmaculada Gomez...40 Solomon, Elizabeth...66 Soneson, Daniel...67, 71 Song, Chenqing...95 Song, Dan...53 Song, Jayoung...63 Sorenson, Karen Spannagel-Bradley, Sabrina...85 Sparks, Carol Sparks, Joshua Spasova, Shannon...67 Spence, Kimberly Sperbeck, Mieko...93 Spicer-Escalante, Maria Luisa...40, 72 Spielberg, Samara...75 Spinelli, Emily Spinnato, Susan Spino, Le Anne...96, 130 Sprague, Donald...70 Spring, Madeline...68 Spurlin, Nella Stabile, Daniel Stamper, Natalie...95 Stanton, Rebecca Staples, Cary...30, 66 Starron, James Staub, Jessica...40 Staudt, Bettina Steele, James Steider, Danielle...158, 164 Sterling-Hellenbrand, Alexandra...69, 134 Steverman, Sarah Stewart, George...56 Stewart, Ken...28 Stoehr, Louise...43 Stone, Michael Strair, Margaret Strakovsky, Yevgenya...47, 113 Strauss, Kit...48 Strecker, Jonas...58 Stresing, Catherine Sturm, Jessica Stutzman, Ian...65 Su, Henghua...162, 167 Su, Lulei Su, Shuhui Sullivan, Gerry Sun, Chao Fen...10, 129 Sun, Diana Sun, Valerie...40 Sun, Xi Sun, Ying...95 Sunderland, Ann...43 Sung, Yao-Ting Suvorov, Ruslan Swaney, Carolyn...56, 118 Swanson, Bridget...99, 151 Swan.son, Pete...87, 143 Swinehart, Nicholas...62 Swope, Elaine...44 Sykes, Julie...46 Szabo, Eva...76 Szucs, Julie...111, 157 T by page number Tabuse, Motoko...28 Taftaf, Randa...41 Takakura, Asako Takami, Tomoko Takeda, Izumi Takeda, Noriko Takei, Naoko Tam, Anthony Tam, Fannie Tamburri, Anthony...71 Tan, Dali...81, 134 Tanaka, Junko...52 Tanaka, Masahiro Tanaka, Rie...45 Tang, Daihao...81 Tang, Le...65 Tang, Lixing...53 Tapley, Elias Tarnawska Senel, Magdalena...77 Tashiro, Yumiko...80 Tatlock, Carol Tauchman, Lauren Taylor, Katherine...64 Taylor, Lucia...92 Tecedor, Marta Tello, Patricia Tempone, Veronica...83 Terranova, Susan Terrasi, S...75 Terrill, Laura...27, 56, 88, 92, 96 Tharrington, Karen...27, 40 Theisen, Toni...91, 93, 150 Theobald, Anne...90, 124 Thielmann, Cristiana...80 Thomas, Kaitlin...38 Thompson, Bethany Thompson, Gregory...65, 163 Thompson, Sophie...81 Thompson, William...43 Thornhill, Daniel...97 Throne, Stephanie Titus, Amy Toda, Keith...77 Tohsaku, Yasu-Hiko...116, 150 Tolosa-Casadont, Lou Tonsern, Clemens Torres, Glenda Torres, Irma Toth, Carrie...35, 118 Tovar, Deanna...52 Tovar, Olga...75 Townend, Nicola...77, 113 Tracksdorf, Niko Tracy, Cindy Tran, Natalie Trauger, Mirna Trego, Daniel...68, 130, 159 Trenda, Megan...55 Trinquet, Patricia...48 Troyan, Francis...28 Tsai, Aurora...93 Tschirner, Erwin...71, 145 Tschudi, Stephen...68, 120, 128 Tseng, Miao-Fen...43 Tsigas-Fotinis, Vasiliki Tsuboi, Rie Tsuchiya, Shinsuke...72 Tsujioka, Takae...41 Tu, Yao...54 Turner, Florence Abad...72 Turpin, Kristen Tuttle, Harry Tyner, Annie...75 U by page number Ubeda, Elsa Uelzmann, Jan...68 Ullmann, Julia Urbanski, Steve...55 Uribe, Amy Hornby...80, 99 Urzua, Alfredo Uyaguari, Ashley...66, 169 V by page number Vallejo, Catalina Méndez...96 Van, Quang...42 VanDommelen, Elizabeth Van Houten, Jacque...29 Van Kerckvoorde, Colette...68 Vanleene, Francois...81 Van Winkle, Kristina...42 Varga, Valeria Vega, Fernanda Veldhues, Christoph...69, 99 Vera De Viacava, Fanny...69 Villadoniga, Maria Villanueva, Shannon Villarreal, Vanessa...41 Viot-Southard, Katia Information is accurate as of September 29, Any changes made after this date are reflected in the printed Addendum provided. 192 ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

195 INDEX OF PRESENTERS Viscounte, Amparo Vogg, Amanda Voss, Elizabeth Vossen, Michael...85 W by page number Waddell, Peinda...57 Wagner, Manuela...76 Wagner, Susanne Wake, Hisaaki Waldvogel, Dieter...102, 146 Walker, Galal Walsh, Anne...119, 145 Walsh, Caitilin Walters, Stephanie...55 Walther, Ingeborg Wang, Chi-ying...43 Wang, Jianhong...81 Wang, Jingran...51 Wang, Jun Wang, Ling...54 Wang, Ruifeng Wang, Shuhan Wang, Shuhong...45 Wang, Sinan Wang, Vicky...81 Wang, Wanting Wang, Xiaorong Wang, Yan Wang, Yi Wang, Ying...81 Wang, Zhijun...81 Wang, Zhirong Ward, Julie Warner, Chantelle...133, 144 Warner, Jessica...41 Warren, Daphne Warren, Natalie...73 Watkins, Ladue Horton Watson, Susan...93 Watzinger-Tharp, Johanna...122, 151 Watzke, Petra...98 Weatherspoon, Makda Weaver, Jane Webb, Kelley Weber-Feve, Stacey...74 Wegel, Christina Wegrzecka-Kowalewski, Eva Wei, Mariko...72 Wei, Miaochun...95 Wei, Xiaohua Wei, Yihong Weigert, Astrid...99, 133 Weissglass, Christine Weng, Xiaoqing...94 Wertz, Ryan...55, 85, 142 West, Heather...51 Westerhaus, Rhonda Wester-Murphy, Lauren Westphal, Wendy...58 Whinery, Joseph White, Arlene White, Meredith...67, 123 Whitescarver, Nicole Wiehe, Rebecca Wiggers, Heiko Wijaya, Juliana Wildman, James...74 Wilkinson, Sharon...45 Williams, Shauna Willis, Heather Willson, Janice...61 Winke, Paula...71 Winkler, Helga...55 Winter, Phillip Woerner, Jill...9, 132 Woford, Laura...38 Wolf, Gregory...47, 69, 112 Wood, Alexandra...92 Wood, Suzannah Woods, Angie...44 Woodside, Vanessa De Veritch Woodson, Holly...57 Woodworth, Emma Wooldridge, Jim...111, 138 Wooten, Jennifer Wrobel, Gina...47, 106 Wu, Grace...65 Wu, Jing Wu, Shu-Ling Wu, Xinyi...73 Wu, Ying Wuxiha, Caolimeng Wyatt, Reid...94 X by page number Xie, Wenjing Xing, Lorna Xiong, Yao Xu, Hongying Xu, Lisha...81 Y by page number Yaden, Bridget...43, 102 Yamashita-Iverson, Kazumi...63 Yamauchi, Yutaka...72 Yang, Chunsheng...95 Yang, Gloria Yang, Jia Yang, Li Yang, Li-Hsien Yang, Plutus...83 Yang, Qingyu...65 Yang, Shuyi Yao, Kanako...41 Yates, Brian Ye, Li...81 Ye, Weibing...54 Yedinak, Marta Yeh, Hin Huei...42 Yeh, Meng Yeh, Rosa Yen, Jion Liou Yin, Chengxu Ying, Mengfan Yoshida, Ikuko Young, Antonia Youngworth, Laura Roche...46, 133 Yu, Chiung-Chen...94 Yu, Peng Yu, Yueming Yuan, Alex Yuan, Fangyuan Yun, Hyunae...79 Yung, Helen Z by page number Zachau, Reinhard Zamor, Sheila-Zohara...52 Zamora, Jorge...45, 143 Zarrow, Edward Zarrow, Ted...30 Zeller, Ingrid Zetterstrand, Sylvia...96 Zha, Yunyun...57 Zhang, Bei Zhang, Hang...95 Zhang, Haomin...72 Zhang, Hua...45 Zhang, Jin...65 Zhang, Qian...67, 165 Zhang, Tianlu Zhang, Wenqing Zhang, Xia Zhang, Xueying...81 Zhang, Yang...48 Zhang, Yili...82 Zhang, Ying Zhang, Yongfang...43 Zhang, Yue...54 Zhang-Gorke, Yongling Zhao, Ran Zhao, Zenan Zhao-Heissenberger, Gertrude...69, 146 Zheng, Mingzhe...73 Zhou, Bei Zhou, Li...151, 167 Zhu, Jia Zhu, Jiawen Zhu, Li...65 Zinggeler, Margrit Verena...99, 113 Zini, Gabriela...38 Zins-Adams, Linda.18, 28, 78, 122 Zou, Xin Zwanziger, Elizabeth ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE 193

196 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ACTFL , 3, 34, 87-89, 100, 125, 127, 171, 187, 195 American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) Better Chinese LLC Inside front cover Bolchazy Carducci Publishers Cambridge University Press Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (CSCTFL) Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA) EMC School Florida Virtual School Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan Georgetown University Press Hackett Publishing Company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Language Flagship Tech Innovation Center LingroLearning , Inside back cover Middlebury Language Schools National Association of District Supervisors of Foreign Languages (NADSFL) National Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL) National Language Service Corps National Network for Early Language Learning (NNELL) Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL). 106 Sanako, Inc SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT) Southwest Conference on Language Teaching (SWCOLT) Wayside Publishing Back cover WORDOOR Technology Co., Ltd Yale University Press Zhonghe Century Culture Communication (Beijing) Co., Ltd ACTFL 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

197 OPENING GENERAL SESSION This exciting event is a must-see every year, featuring a dynamic keynote speaker and the announcement of the ACTFL Teacher of the Year. WORLD LANGUAGES EXPO The interactive Expo showcases more than 250 premier products, services, hands-on exhibits, and opportunities to connect with fellow attendees and learn in various settings, including the Social Media Lounge, the Collab Zone, the Confer-sation Corner, the Career Café, and more than 60 exhibitor workshops EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS Benefit from outstanding professional development focusing on innovative programs, new technologies, research-informed practices, global competencies, building communities, emerging trends in language teaching and learning, and effective advocacy initiatives.. PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS NOVEMBER 15 Where Language Educators Meet Join thousands of your colleagues from around the world at the most comprehensive professional development event available to language educators today. VISIT ACTFL.ORG for all convention information and updates. REGISTRATION AND HOUSING opens Spring 2018 EARLY BIRD DEADLINE July 11, 2018

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