Friday Session 1 |10:10-11:00

TCB 208 Flipping w/Flashcards

My students want content to jump up and down, live and breathe, and engage them!  Digital flashcards work from any platform (computer, tablet, phone), can include custom pics or gifs, speak the target language, and include several game options.  They are required to have fun to learn.  They love it!   #1 positive response in year-end survey.  They wanted MORE.  Attendees will choose this session to get an in-depth look at my application of using Quizlet as a study/reward tool for vocabulary building, oral assessment, and language lab activities.

TCB 212 LiM Presentation: ¿Qué tortilla es auténtica? Food Fusion as Immigrant Integration

An exploration of how the experience of cultural interaction produces new cuisines, specifically tying together, the history of first contact between European colonialists and the Native American cultures, and the experiences of Mexican immigrants in the United States in the 20th and 21st centuries. All of this will be viewed in relation to la tortilla, which while considered essentially belonging to the New World, actually bridges cultures across the Atlantic Ocean

TCB 215 Teaching language through poetry

In teaching language through poetry, I will present  works by Latin American poets and show how I have adapted these poems to teach vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Works by Nicolas Guillen, Pales Matos, Lorca, and Neruda will be discuss. There will be an emphasis on the poem “La Muralla de Nicolás Guillén.”  Though it is a directed Google presentation, there will be lots of free handouts and materials for the teachers to enjoy.

TCB 216 L'expression de la quantité: partages d'idées pour remédier aux confusions

One concept we want our students to master at the intermediate French level and above, is how to express quantity accurately. Of course, this means knowing when to use 'de', 'd'', 'de la', 'du', des', 'un', une,' but this cannot be taught separately from non-quantitative articles (le, la, les, l'). Indeed, equally important, is knowing when to one versus the other. Students have to first conceptualize the difference, so that it intuitively begins to make sense. In this presentation I would like to share teaching ideas on how to accomplish that. The audience will be invited to participate as if they were students, and later ideas for sharing will be welcome.

Friday Session 2 | 11:30-12:20

TCB 212 Literature + Graphic = Engaged Comprehensive Illustration.

How do you engage students to be motivated readers in Spanish? Introducing authentic literature is not only essential part of the Spanish education but also a challenge into tan intermediate level of class. This session focuses in the integration between main ideas of the content of a short story or a poem transforming every theme, literary figure, and literary motive in a colorful comprehensive illustration. This presentation will bring examples of short stories and poems that students did in class and explain the process used by them. This presentation will be in Spanish.

Friday Session 3 | 2:00-2:50

TCB 208 Keep Them Talking:  Fun Games and Activities to Increase Language Proficiency.

Come and join me to see 10 amazing games and activities to engage your students and keep them talking.  Participants will leave with many ideas for interactive games and activities to use the next school day.  See videos and pictures of these activities in action.  Handouts will be provided.  In English with examples in Arabic and of special interest to elementery  middle and high school teachers.

TCB 214 Oregon Seal of Biliteracy

The Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy is taking shape as six school districts and one community school have stepped forward to pilot the criteria for our nascent State Seal of Biliteracy. The ODE Equity Unit is coordinating this project with our colleagues to field test the Seal's criteria. Our first Seals were awarded at graduation ceremonies in Woodburn, Salem-Keizer, Medford, Corvallis, Portland Public, Four Rivers Community School, and West Linn-Wilsonville this June 2015.  Presentation Slides (pptx).

TCB 215 Inspiring Students to use the German Conversational Past

How can we engage students in learning, using and internalizing new grammar structures?  How about through singing, speaking, writing, playing games?  Kathleen will  share with you her collection of songs, games and activities that teach and reinforce the conversational past tense. She will also demonstrate how to use diary writing to help students apply their skills to language production. Examples are in German, but may be applied to other languages.

TCB 216 Pre-Advanced Japanese: The Textbook and Pedagogy

This presentation focuses on pre-advanced Japanese, where compared to the elementary level, textbook choices are more limited while learners’ needs are more diverse.  It discusses the issue of teaching materials, course structure, and classroom activities specific to this level and explores solutions.  A recently published open source textbook, authored by the presenter, is reviewed and an effective course structure and classroom strategies are proposed.

Saturday Session 2 | 11:30-12:20

TCB 215 Soccer and Trash Talk Unit

An all-time favorite of first year students-the Soccer & Trash talk unit. Engage your students to move towards Novice-High 1st semester by expressing their preferences while they learn about Germany’s national past time. Presentation will include interactive lesson examples, Unit overview & handouts (shared on Google Drive with participants) and a proficiency-based grading rubric for the spoken final.

A meeting of the members of the Association of Teachers of Japanese in Oregon.

TCB 212 LiM Presentation: Cuckoo Clocks and Japanese Cafes

Erika will introduce Germany and talk about the attractions within the Black Forest focusing on Cuckoo Clocks and their popularity.  Then Ranko will discuss the latest trends surrounding Japanese cafes.

TCB 218 Beyond Language Class: The Value of Intercultural Learning and Immersion    

This participatory session will present information on the benefits of intercultural learning (ICL) for students, particularly through immersion in another national culture, as well as ICL conceptual models. Session participants will engage in experiential learning activities, which can be used to enhance ICL in the classroom and to inspire and prepare students for their own intercultural immersions. Participants will be encouraged to share the learning and benefits gained from their own international / intercultural immersion experiences, and to discuss the application, adaptations and challenges of bringing ICL into their classrooms and beyond.