MaFLA 2014 Fall Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 47th annual MaFLA Fall Conference!
This app is made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Tandberg Educational/Sanako: www.sanako-us.com. Thank you!

8:00am EDT

Blended Learning: Digital Tools in the Foreign Language Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

Evaluation

Which digital tools benefit the foreign language classroom? This session will showcase a variety of online tools and how they can be implemented into our teaching in innovative ways to help improve participation and communication, and positively impact our students' foreign language learning. The presenters will demonstrate how digital tools foster collaboration among students inside and outside the classroom and foster student engagement with the material in rich and meaningful contexts.

Presenters

Nilma Dominique

Margarita Ribas Groeger

Senior Lecturer in Spanish, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Interests: Language pedagogy, technology in education, cross-cultural communication.

Dagmar Jaeger

Lecturer in German, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mariana San Martin

Lecturer in Spanish, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Link to my presentation "Developing Linguistic and Cultural Competence Through Digital Environments" : https://www.dropbox.com/s/jloj5v14qmgf5wv/MAFLA%20Conference.pdf?dl=0

Friday October 24, 2014 8:00am - 9:15am EDT
Seminar 1

Technology, Session

Tags pedagogy, technology

10:00am EDT

Video Integration in the World Language Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

Evaluation

This session will focus on how educators can use videos as a tool for educating students in our classrooms. Popular examples will be shared and opportunities to brainstorm how to create self-made videos will take place. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their best practices with colleagues.

Presenters

Ken Hughes

Independent Consultant (NY)

Ken Hughes is the former K-12 Principal at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School (NY). He has served as NYSAFLT Webmaster and Director of Social Media and Technology since 2001. A French and Spanish teacher for 8 years, he was a NECTFL Mead Scholar (2004) and a recipient of the NYSAFLT... Read More →

Friday October 24, 2014 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Seminar 1

Technology, Session

Tags technology, pedagogy, film

1:00pm EDT

Getting Started with Technology in YOUR Class

Limited Capacity seats available

Evaluation

Are you interested in using technology in your teaching but afraid to try? Does it seem to be an overwhelming task? This session is for you! You will practice using free computer programs that your students will enjoy. Quizlet is ideal for drilling vocabulary or verb conjugations. Other programs will allow your students to create fun presentations (such as Voki or Animoto). The presenter will provide handouts with step-by-step instructions and rubrics. Please bring a laptop.

Presenters

Kimberly Schlichting

Spanish Teacher, Northampton High School

I believe in collegiality. I couldn't do my job nearly as well without my very supportive department in Northampton, especially when it comes to using computers in the classroom. I consider myself a late-comer to using technology with students and am so glad I got on board. It's... Read More →

Using tech in your classroom doc

Friday October 24, 2014 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Seminar 1

Technology, Session

Tags pedagogy, technology

2:30pm EDT

Solutions for Online Translators

Limited Capacity seats available

Evaluation

Are too many of your students using online translators? This session will explore ways to structure the class and activities (both with and without technology) for student success so that students avoid translation, create their own work, and choose online tools other than translators. Sample assignments will be shared.

Presenters

Amanda Robustelli-Price

French Teacher, Glastonbury Public Schools

I am a French teacher in Connecticut, and am passionate about preparing students for success in our interconnected world. I have been in the field of education for twenty years, having worked as a teacher, department coordinator, and teacher trainer. I am the current President of... Read More →

Friday October 24, 2014 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Seminar 1

Technology, Session

Tags technology, pedagogy

2:30pm EDT

Using Digital Tools to Make Speaking Fun

Limited Capacity seats available

Evaluation

This session will explore digital tools that can be used to increase student motivation when speaking in the target language. Participants will examine how to use and access these tools, make pedagogical connections between the curriculum and the capabilities of the tools, and review ways to implement the tools in their classrooms. Participants can practice using the tools and are encouraged to bring their own devices.

Presenters

Kaitlin Carter

Stoneham High School

Friday October 24, 2014 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Brimfield

Technology, Session

Tags pedagogy, technology

8:30am EDT

Technology Resources to Foster Communication in the Three Modes

Limited Capacity seats available

Evaluation

Technology is a great tool to support practice and assessment of the three modes of communication. This session will provide you with technological tools and sample activities for the 21st century classroom that meet the needs of our digital native students. Rubrics will be provided to increase communicative focus and encourage reflective practice.

Presenters

MaFLA Advocacy

MaFLA Advocacy Coordinator, Nicole Sherf

Information and resources to advocate for language learning and language programs. Please check us out under Advocacy on the MaFLA Website! Download posters, brochures, tips and fliers to help you to promote your program and advocate for foreign languages.

Technology Resources to Foster Communication in the Three Modes pdf

Saturday October 25, 2014 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Seminar 1

Technology, Session

Tags assessment, communication, new teacher, technology

10:00am EDT

Picture This: Using Digital Images and Storytelling to Increase Proficiency

Limited Capacity seats available

Evaluation

This session provides an introduction to a number of online tools for presenting vocabulary and grammar topics through stories in the target language. Some tools used will be Haiku Deck, Smartboard Notebook, Voki, Go Animate, etc. Templates and lesson ideas will be available.

Presenters

Jessica Massanari Sapp

Foreign Language Curriculum Director, 8th Grade Spanish Teacher, Swampscott Middle School

My session will use the following visual lessons as a basis for storytelling: The goals: -Increasing cultural competence -Increasing direct application of target language with new concepts -Encouraging exploration of relevant web resources The lesson/unit ideas: -Vocabulary... Read More →

Saturday October 25, 2014 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Seminar 1

Technology, Session

Tags technology, pedagogy, proficiency, new teacher

11:30am EDT

Edmodo in the World Language Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

Evaluation

This session will show you some of the ways to incorporate Edmodo, a student learning platform, into your foreign language classroom. You can give quizzes, assignments, keep track of grades, communicate with students as a group or individually, assign speaking tests, and more. Parents can also follow along more easily. Edmodo is social media for your classroom, in a safe, secure, closed group. Please bring a laptop or tablet. We will set up a sample class to practice! https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8O2ohv-KaLJWTYxOENUb2d0VW8&usp=sharing

Presenters

Alison Nelson

Spanish Teacher, Sandwich High School/STEM Academy

I am a Spanish teacher for grades 7-12 in Sandwich MA. I love using technology in my lessons and daily life. I'm just beginning in the world of TPRS/TCI , but I'm loving it already.

Saturday October 25, 2014 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT
Seminar 1

Technology, Session

Tags assessment, technology