Teaching and Technology Workshops
ALTEC offers workshops听aligned with ACTFL鈥檚 21st听Century Skills that all students need to be successful life-long language learners.听We also encourage those looking to enhance their teaching portfolio to find free learning opportunities through . Upcoming events are listed on this page, and you can also check out past workshop recordings.
Upcoming ALTEC Faculty Workshop: Getting Started with UDL in World Languages
Join ALTEC and听Karen Crouch听from CTL/ASSETT听on Wednesday, September 18 at 1 -2 p.m. for an engaging 1-hour Zoom workshop designed specifically for world language instructors. This session will introduce you to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and demonstrate how to apply them effectively in your language classroom. UDL is an educational framework that aims to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. Whether you are new to UDL or looking to deepen your understanding, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge and tools to create a more inclusive and effective language learning environment.
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For any questions or to request accomodations, please contact Lindsye Law.听
Teaching and Learning with AI
Check out the following听, as well as this resource for听*.
*These resources were听funded and created through the Center for Teaching and Learning and ASSETT鈥檚 2024 AI Summer Design Studio. More resources like this can be found at the听.
Second Language Acquisition (SLA) Reading Group
Our SLA听Reading Group aims to听create a听community of practice and reflect on our teaching practices, sharpen our skills and have an impact on learning outcomes. Discuss听with colleagues articles on key issues in second language teaching and听acquisition. Stay tuned and to receive information about meetings in Fall 2024.听 For additional information about the SLA Reading Group, contact听Olga Vasile.
Teaching International Students
Do you teach or work with international students? Consider earning a Teaching International Students (TIS) micro-credential through the CTL.听听Designed for instructors at all levels and instructional support staff, the course focuses on high-impact course design and instructional practices that leverage the linguistic and cultural assets international students bring to the U.S. classroom.