FLAG 2014 Conference Preliminary Program

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Friday, March 7, 2014

Banquet Level 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Registration

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - PLU Orientation(Must pre-register and Attendance Required for PLU Credit)

8:00 a.m. Exhibitor Set up

Templehof PLU - Build Your Own PLU Workshop Presenter/Facilitator: Dr. Gregory Barfield, Georgia Department of Education

Focus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

This year’s PLU course will offer participants the opportunity to take advantage of the unprecedented range of sessions being offered at this FLAG conference, in conjunction with assigned workshops and an orientation as well as a wrap-up session, while still earning PLU credit. Participants will attend a brief orientation session with Dr. Barfield, on Friday morning at 7:30 a.m., to discuss the sessions that have been pre-selected by the participant. There will also be a discussion of how these sessions will meet their programneeds. Then participants will break off into their uniquely designed schedule over the next two days. On Saturday afternoon, participants will meet again to discuss how they plan to integrate what they have learned into their own classroom teaching in order to build a more seamless and articulated programs of study. Participants must attend a minimum of 10 hours of workshops, sessions, and their respective AAT meeting, as well as have each session/workshop/meeting authenticated in order to receive their PLU for the conference. Attendance at the Friday morning and Saturday afternoon session are required. All participants MUST choose their ½ day workshops (one AM and one PM) when registering on the registration form.

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Pre-Conference Workshops (You must Pre-register for these workshops)

Lambert #1 Rhythm and Rhyme Story LinesPresenter: Isadora Arzu, Mentor for World Languages Teachers, E.L. Connally

ElementaryFocus: All languages Audience: All Levels

Rhythm and Rhyme Story Lines is an innovative approach to develop reading fluency through chants, Poems, and short stories. In other words, Rhythm and Rhyme Story Linesis literacy through music, story -telling and poetry. This strategy will help your student become fluent quickly in the target language. With this method, a second language learner can learn to read and write effortlessly in a short amount of time. The activities inthis workshop are a great representation of “having fun while learning”. The activities that will be presented in the workshop will stimulate students learning, and will help them become actively engaged in their own learning.

Templehof #2 Technology in the Foreign Language ClassroomPresenter: Stephane Allagnon, Woodward Academy (2013 AATF- Georgia

Teacher of the Year)Focus: All Languages (Mainly French)Audience: All Levels

In this workshop, teachers will be introduced to different programs and apps to make the Foreign Language classroom more attractive to teachers and students. A section of the workshop will be an open discussion between the presenter and participants to discuss and practice the use of technology. Participants should bring an electronic device that canbe connected to the Internet.

Narita #3 The Joy of Writing Your Own Songs! A workshop!Presenter: Greg Sanchez, GregSanchezConsulting.comFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

Need another tool to engage Musical and Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligences? Using software given at the session, participants can write and perform original songs that suit their curricular needs. Every person will leave with a finished song, ready to use in one's own classroom, in the target language! Bring a laptop!!

Shannon #4 The No-Fail Language Classroom: Where Everyone Makes ProgressPresenter: Dr. Robert Patrick, Parkview High School, Gwinnett

County Public Schools (2012 FLAG K-12 Teacher of the Year, 2013 SCOLT Teacher of the Year)

Focus: All languages Audience: All Levels

This half day workshop will guide teachers in reflecting on their own experiences as students and as teachers and to weave together a set of best practices that create student-teacher alliances for success. Participants will consider program attrition rates human-relations practices that can turn around diminishing programs.

Pre-Function 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Exhibits East

12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Pre-Conference Workshops (You must Pre-Register for these workshops)

Templehof #5 Effective Practices for Foreign Language Teachers in At-Risk High SchoolsPresenter: Eva Becerra, South Cobb High SchoolFocus: All languages (French/Spanish material and student samples)Audience: Secondary

Routines, Rules and Procedures: In this workshop, there will be strategies and activities to improve classroom management and the teaching/learning of a largely populated foreign language classroom. These strategies will help make your instruction more effective and make your life easier. This requires focus on the first 10 days of school. All you need is some good preparation, energy, perseverance and determination.

Narita #6 Interactive Storytelling: A Hands on ApproachPresenter: Lara Foreman, Grayson High SchoolFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

Have you ever wanted to engage your students with a fun and interactive lesson to teach new vocabulary and grammar? Join us for this hands-on workshop to create your own interactive storytelling presentation complete with script, student guide and PowerPoint presentation. You will showcase your work to the rest of the class and get to see the presentations of your peers.

Lambert #7 PLN: A New Professional Network for a New AgePresenters: Miriam Patrick and Rachel Ash, Duluth High School and North

Gwinnett High SchoolFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

Wish you had a wider network of teachers and resources? Technology has opened the world and leveled it, allowing teachers to connect and share materials and methods all over the world. Learn how to navigate the blogosphere, the benefits of tweeting, and how1+ing can change your world.

Shannon #8 Vocabulary 101: Teaching Vocabulary with VarietyPresenters: Lee Burson and Erin Smith, Heard County High School and Central

High SchoolFocus: All languages (Examples in Spanish)Audience: Middle Grades, Secondary, and Post Secondary

Even veteran teachers are faced with the dilemma of creating novel ways of presenting new words and phrases to learners. So often our own input of the language can become monotonous. Use this workshop to return to the building blocks of language to introduce content that will hook learners and reinforce input. We present different ways to flood them with language, and you design activities to use when you return to your classroom.

3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. - Interest Session A (OPEN TO ALL REGISTERED CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS)

Templehof Connecting the Foreign Language Classroom to your Community andthe WorldPresenter: Patrick Wallace, Whitewater High SchoolFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

The purpose of this presentation is to give you ideas and methods for building successful connections between your foreign language program and local industries, organizations and the world. The presenter will discuss what he has done to reach out and connect his classroom with different civic and industry partners to enhance learning and provide relevancy to the world of foreign language education. He will also give suggestions for how you might improve your communication with all stakeholders and successfully promote your program and take advantage of social media outlets, websites and other avenues to promote language teaching.

DeGaulle Differentiating Your Assessments the Easy WayPresenter: Tavane Moore, Renaissance Middle SchoolFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

Learn how to create, implement and document differentiated assessments the easy way! Participants will receive templates for assessments based on product, student interest, skill level and learning style. Sample videos, tests and various assessments will also be shared.

Narita Engaging Ways to Assess Through TechnologyPresenters: Tori Byrd and Allyson Hage, Sarah Smith Elementary SchoolFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels (French Examples)

Looking for fun ways to assess through technology? Come see some techniques you can use to motivate your tech-savvy learners while assessing their target language proficiency. This presentation will highlight iPad applications, YouTube activities, Prezi,Audiolingua, and other internet resources. Leave with great ideas you can put to use in your next unit!

Shannon Is it Hell-o-ween yet? Turn A.D.D. behavior to Academic Directed Dynamite!Presenter: Andrea Perez, North Springs High SchoolFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

So much of a teacher s time is committed to the handful of students who are continuouslydisrupting the classroom and having to be addressed. Participants will learn how to dramatically increase the amount of time they spend on instruction and decrease the amount of time they spend giving multiple warnings and repeated requests for misbehavior.

Lambert El Cine: Un camino a la cultura españolaPresenters: Dr. Ellen Lorraine Friedrich and Sydney Earley, Valdosta State U.Focus: SpanishAudience: All Levels

Using films in the Spanish classroom provides means of approaching Spanish culture thatreveal aspects of that culture, as well as highlight differences between Spanish and American culture. The presenters explore rationales for using Spanish film in the classroom, and students will present examples of assignments on cinematic and cultural topics.

McCarran Student Perceptions of Hypermedia Texts Versus Traditional PrintPresenters: Dr. Paula Garrett-Rucks and Dr. Gladys Francis, Georgia State U.Focus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

Participants in this session will learn about French language learner preferences for interactive multimedia texts of authentic French readings, and student claims that these texts fostered deeper critical thinking about their content than traditional print texts. Access to free interactive multimedia readings for multiple languages will be presented and discussed.

Midway Aiding the Development of Language Teacher EfficacyPresenter: Dr. Myrnelle Gregory-Bryan, DeKalb County School District: Redan

High SchoolFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

Many individuals hold the view that competence in using and teaching a language is directly related to the teacher’s classification as “native” or “non-native speaker” of the target language (Braine, 2004; Davies, 2004). What are the implications for assisting the development of teacher efficacy in language teachers, in spite of the above classification?Scholarly research done with veteran language teachers led to a suggested model for fostering the development of efficacy in all language teachers.

Logan How High School Student Exchange Benefits Georgia StudentsPresenters: Allyson Sicard and Ruth Blackstock, AFS Intercultural

Exchange Programs and Volunteer - AFS Intercultural ExchangeFocus: All LanguagesAudience: Secondary

This session offers a crash course in High School Student Exchange here in Georgia. It isintended to equip Language Education Professionals with knowledge and resources to negotiate the subject on behalf of their students, schools and families.

4:40 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Interest Session B

Templehof Movie and Text Presenter: Stéphane Allagnon, Woodward Academy

Focus: French Audience: All Levels

During this session, French teachers will be able to look at and discuss the possibilities ofusing both a film and a text in the classroom. The presenter will offer some activities and examples of movies and text/book activities that work very well with students. We will discuss cartoons, literary pieces, and other novels.

DeGaulle Let's Turn Boring Grammar Exercises into Communicative Activities!Presenters: Dr. Anja Bernardy, Kimberly Murphy, and Ligia Ryburn, Kennesaw

State UniversityFocus: All LanguagesAudience: Secondary

Are you looking for ways to transform boring grammar exercises into communicative activities and opportunities to use the target language in meaningful contexts? This session provides ideas and practical tips on how to turn some of the most commonly found textbook activities and typical grammar exercises into more performance-based lessons.

Narita Easy PowerPoint Tricks to Promote Engagement Presenter: Greg Sanchez, GregSanchezConsulting.com

Focus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

Do you consider yourself a "basic" user of slides? If you explain using PowerPoint text (verb conjugations, mnemonics, e.g.) and perhaps even copy and paste images/clipart from the web, you might enjoy learning how animation, linking, sound effects, and other more advanced techniques can create engaging stimuli that provoke output from the students. Step-by-step instructions in a user-friendly format will be included for all participants.

Shannon Bullet-ProofPresenter: Joe Pennington, New Manchester High School Focus: All LanguagesAudience: Middle Grades and Secondary

Bullet-proof: Parents out to get you in a meeting? Complaints from administrators? Students complaining about their grades? Dodge bullets from angry parents, administrators and students! Tweak your policies a little or a lot so that you are BULLET-PROOF.

Lambert Cinquante-deux jeux, Cincuenta y dos juegos! Presenters: Edna-May Hermosillo and Holly Jiménez, Pace Academy

Middle SchoolFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

The presenters will share fifty-two motivating and purposeful games, projects, and learning activities to get kids involved, energized, and excited about learning a new language. Come to this workshop ready to play as participants will discover many of the activities in an interactive format and leave with a guide to a multitude of others the presenters have created, borrowed, fine-tuned, and shared throughout 9 years of collaboration developing their Middle School French and Spanish classes.

McCarran Wikispaces: Teacher Collaboration and Communication for the 21st CenturyPresenter: Ben Riekhof, Alexander High SchoolFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

This presentation will highlight the myriad uses of Wikispaces for collaboration between teachers of World Languages. We will examine how it is currently being used in DouglasCounty (sharing materials, exchanging ideas, planning lessons) and discuss future applications of this resource.

Midway Professional Learning at Home and AbroadPresenter: Andrea Brown, Chattooga High SchoolFocus: SpanishAudience: All Levels

How do the cultural experiences of a study-abroad trip impact day-to-day teaching in the classroom? And when that experience is over, how can the momentum and enthusiasm of an intensive professional learning experience be maintained? A SCOLT scholarship winner shares her take-aways from Estudio Sampere’s study-abroad course for Spanish teachers, as well as resources for continuing professional learning both at home and abroad.

Logan The German Language Diploma for the State of GeorgiaPresenter: Petra Reuter, German Language Advisor/Coordinator, Georgia

Department of EducationFocus: GermanAudience: All Levels (Post Secondary and Supervisors)

The German Language Diploma I should be available to as many students in Georgia as possible. This will be the main focus of the initiative “DSD I statewide Georgia”. The session will outline how that should work, what can be expected, how the schools and theteachers might be involved. Teachers will get an insight to the DSDI curriculum and further information of the initiative will be provided.

Banquet Level 5:30 p.m. - Registration Closes

5:50 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. - Interest Session C

Templehof Francophone Culture found in Belgian BeerPresenter: Dr. Elizabeth Combier, University of North GeorgiaFocus: All LanguagesAudience: Post Secondary

Francophone culture is renowned for its wines and champagnes, but it has also contributed significantly to world class beer, particularly in Belgium where there are over175 breweries. This session will offer information on the development of types of Belgian beer and discuss the interesting history of the development of beer in Belgium. Tasting supplied.

DeGaulle "Saludos" Questions/Answers/Conjugations and ConversationPresenter: Edee Heard, Druid Hills High SchoolFocus: All languages except Latin Audience: Secondary

"Saludos" is a systematic approach to oral practice of new verbs and vocabulary in the context of formulaic interviews with 8-16 other students. The objectives are many, however the primary objective is to give the student an opportunity to use verb conjugation in the of oral communication. Students learn the "format" to "Saludos, quickly" because it is repetetive. They gain confidence with a predictable structure. The Beauty of this exercise is that students have to conjugate the verb in the First Person, Answer in the Second Person and Record in the Third Person of the verb. It is totally adaptable to whatever theme. The questions in the interviews change as the thematic unitsvocabulary and grammar objectives change.

Narita ¡Aquí está la diferencia! Beyond Small Groups Looking for Differentiation in the Elementary Foreign Language Classroom

Presenter: Yajaira Huice-Weiner, Oakcliff Elementary Theme SchoolFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

Participants will explore how to integrate differentiation in their instructional strategies and meaningful activities in the elementary foreign language classroom. Teachers will examine and discuss sample activities. Participants will collaborate to design new activities which will not only enable them to improve their teaching practices by reachingthe diverse learning needs of their students, but also improve their students’ outcome. Sample activities will be in Spanish but they can be used in any foreign language classroom.

Shannon Coming Full Circle: Teach Bell to Bell, Not Yell to YellPresenters: Meredith White and Cristina Wardrip, West Creek High School

and Lambert High SchoolFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

Geared toward beginning teachers, this session will engage attendees on how they can prioritize their classroom's routines and procedures as a daily part of classroom management. With the classroom organized for success and transparent practices in place, discipline becomes a rarity and calm, happy teaching is the norm.

Lambert Planning SMARTPresenters: Deanne King and Kylie Hicken, Berkmar High SchoolFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

Would you like to have your daily lessons prepared and easily accessible from year to year? Come experience a revolutionary approach to teaching and grab some fun foreign language strategies that are easy to implement, no matter the target language. This session will demonstrate practical techniques for teachers to use SMART Notebook software to improve collaboration, organization, and planning skills. We will also exhibit ways to increase lesson planning efficiency and to communicate instructional content with students, parents, and colleagues. Lessons at a glance – no stress!

McCarran Improving Student Writing by Better Understanding Dependent ClausesPresenters: Dale Crandall and Garry Merritt, University of North GeorgiaFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

Participants will have the opportunity to practice two language activities: the identification of dependent clauses and also the analysis of the word order of these clauses. This knowledge of universal grammar will improve student writing. Exampleswill be given in seven languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Chinese and Arabic.

Midway Inquiry Based Learning in the Spanish Classroom Presenters: Marta Goodson and Gilbert Lewis, Lake Forest Hills IB Elementary

SchoolFocus: SpanishAudience: Middle Grades and Secondary

Incorporating the Inquiry Based Learning Model in the foreign language classroom can truly make a change not only in students’ perceptions about learning but also in quality teaching. This session is based on research conducted in an Advanced Placement Spanish class.

Logan High 5 or Unfriend: Tools and Activities to Engage Millenial StudentsPresenters: Barbara Bateman and Angela Reed, Georgia Perimeter CollegeFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

In this digital age, students use social media as a veritable lifeline--- from planning out their day with friends to keeping up with the newest trends or apps of any kind. Teacherstoo have an opportunity to channel this energy and interest to the classroom, depending on our skill set and creativity in using the tools out there.

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Banquet Level 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Registration continues

Pre-Function 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – ExhibitsEast

8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. - Interest Session D

DeGaulle Fun Differentiated Activities in the Language Class with Free TechnologyPresenters: Sonya Breaux, Kristen Bintliff, and Kathy Ziolkowski, Woodstock

High SchoolFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

Transform your classroom! TKEYS is no longer an option, differentiation is a must! Equip yourself with useful activities that actually work. Increase students’ motivation based on their learning styles. We will provide you with FREE activities (including technology) that differentiate and are easy to grade not requiring lots of time.

Narita Time to Teach: Discipline Strategies that Work for any Level or GradePresenter: Andrea Perez, North Springs Charter High SchoolFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

So much of a teacher’s time is committed to the handful of students who are continuouslydisrupting the classroom. Participants in this workshop will learn how to dramatically increase instructional time and decrease the amount of time spent giving multiple warnings and repeated requests.

Shannon I Hip Hop Have Fun and Learn Part I (two 50 minutes sessions)Presenter: Isadora Arzu, Mentor for World Languages Teachers, E.L. Connally

ElementaryFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

If you can sing it, you will learn it. If you can move to beat, you definitely learn. This workshop is all about the power of Music, Rhythm, and Movements as the Best way to learn a second language. This is a very interactive session that would motivate all learners. This session will include musical reading, Musical games, musical role-play, musical TPR, and dance. In addition, participants will learn step by step strategies how tomake the transition from singing to speaking, reading, and writing effectively. This is oneof the most interactive sessions that you have attended. The music and activities are highly interactive, catchy, captivating, and the energy is contagious. Dress comfortably and together we will make learner move, enjoy learning, and learn fast. The activities in part one will not be repeated in part two.

Shannon II Methods for Teaching Authentic Literature in the Target LanguagePresenter: Elizabeth Berry, Douglas County High SchoolFocus: Spanish Audience: All Levels

Feel frustrated when teaching literature in your class? If so, then this session is for you. We will learn how to use tried and true methods used in the FL classroom to teach literature. These methods are fun, stimulating, and ultimately allow the students to understand authentic literature without the use of English. Examples are in Spanish, but the methods can be applied to all languages from level 1 and beyond.

Lambert M.Y.O.T - Make Your Own Teachnology!Presenter: C.J. Wilder, Franklin County Middle SchoolFocus: All languages Audience: All Levels

Are you limited in your instruction as a result of resources? Tired of attending sessions that showcase technologies unavailable in your district? Yes? Then come see how web 2.0 tools, classroom manipulatives, creative, “outside the box” teachniques will help you to promote a more interactive and engaging classroom.

LaGuardia The Jigsaw Method: An Action Research StoryPresenter: Lori Beth Wiseman, Woodward AcademyFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

The Jigsaw Method is an instructional technique in which groups of students learn distinct elements of the lesson and then teach each other. I will share my positive experience using the Jigsaw Method in two different high school Spanish classes.

Midway Advanced Beginner Courses in SpanishPresenter: John Zyck, University of GeorgiaFocus: SpanishAudience: Post Secondary

This presentation will compare and contrast how three post-secondary schools offer courses for advanced beginners in Spanish. Topics discussed will include textbook selection, course design, and curriculum design.

Logan Discover the DELF Junior Exam & The Programs of the French Consulate – Part I (two 50 minutes sessions)Presenters: Kristy Winkler and Aurélie Surblé, Alliance Française and French

Consulate General in AtlantaFocus: FrenchAudience: All Levels

Prepare your students to take the DELF Junior exam. Corresponding to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, used at Alliance Française around the world, the DELF is an official diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education and is the French equivalent to the English proficiency test TOEFL. The DELFJunior is an exam for teens that evaluates the four communications skills: listening, speaking, reading & writing.

Sea Tac AP Language and Culture at Every Level Presenter: Jamie Vega, Norcross High School

Focus: Spanish, German, and FrenchAudience: Secondary

The AP Language and Culture course begins on day one in level one. All levels need to collaborate together to make sure that the students are not only acquiring the language, but also the cultural information that will help them to achieve a 5 on the AP exam.

9:10 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. - Interest Session E

Templehof German Folk Dance in the ClassroomPresenters: Christine Koch and Timo Snider, Kennesaw State University and Kell

High SchoolFocus: GermanAudience: All Levels

German Folk Dance in the classroom brings language and culture together. The presenters will give a short introduction on German Folk Dance and will depict the importance of the dances for the German classroom. The workshop will focus on the attendees learning several dances. Materials will be provided.

DeGaulle Organization and Fun: All in One (Encore Presentation) Presenters: Kim Newman and Ela Dineen, Whitewater High School

Focus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

In this session we will show you various ways to be organized and hold students accountable for their learning and organization in the foreign language classroom. We will demonstrate ways to earn and maintain daily participation grades in the target language, as well as, engage them in fun learning games.

Narita Seven Activities for the Talkative Class (Encore Presentation)Presenter: Aaron Mullins, Parkview High School, Best of FLAG 2013Focus: All Languages Audience: Secondary

Today's classes are filled with social individuals. You feel like you can't breathe without conversations popping up around the room. This session presents seven activities that take advantage of this social atmosphere. These activities will have students out of their seats and speaking the target language.

Shannon I Hip Hop Have Fun and Learn Part II (two 50 minutes sessions)Presenter: Isadora Arzu, Mentor for World Languages Teachers, E.L. Connally

ElementaryFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

If you can sing it, you will learn it. If you can move to beat, you definitely learn. This workshop is all about the power of Music, Rhythm, and Movements as the Best way to learn a second language. This is a very interactive session that would motivate all learners. This session will include musical reading, Musical games, musical role-play, musical TPR, and dance. In addition, participants will learn step by step strategies how tomake the transition from singing to speaking, reading, and writing effectively. This is oneof the most interactive sessions that you have attended. The music and activities are highly interactive, catchy, captivating, and the energy is contagious. Dress comfortably and together we will make learner move, enjoy learning, and learn fast. The activities in part one will not be repeated in part two.

Shannon II Research-Based Methods of Teaching Reading in the Foreign LanguagePresenter: Greg Sanchez, GregSanchezConsulting.comFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

If you've struggled to get traction with your students when asking them to read, you will benefit from this chance to refresh your literacy-teaching skills. Focusing on three pre-reading techniques, complete with in-session activities, these approaches embrace the factthat students don't understand everything they read in your TL but can enjoy and own the process, anyway.

Lambert Middle School ManiaPresenters: Vicki Alvis, Julie Ferris, Elizabeth Ferree, and Beatriz Gyori, Autrey

Mill Middle SchoolFocus: All Languages Audience: Middle Grades

Fill your instructional toolbox with strategies to create motivating tasks for your novice-level learners. Come see how blended and cooperative learning, pair and small group activities, authentic materials, QR codes, interactive websites and apps, centers, warm-ups and exit tickets liven up our middle school classrooms, leading to increased student engagement and language production. Participants are encouraged to BYOD.

LaGuardia Global Perspectives for Medical Professionals: Research and Service Learning in Cádiz, SpainPresenters: Dr. Adolfo Carrillo Cabello, Dr. Victoria Russell, Blanca Hernández,

Katherine McLoughlin, Joshua Murray, Rebecca Clark, Skyla Smith, Jordyn Holzer, Tamelonie Thomas, Sarah Clark, and Morgan Reynolds, Valdosta State University

Focus: All Languages Audience: Post Secondary

This session describes a grant project to internationalize an undergraduate Spanish for professionals program and to promote service- and inquiry-based learning abroad. Participants will examine U.S. and Spanish perspectives on the health care system. Participants will outline research plans and discuss how their findings could impact their future careers.

McCarran The Professionalism and Communication Standards for Teacher KeysEffectiveness System:

“Student Learning Beyond the Classroom and TKES,” DiAnne Johnson, “Professional Development and TKES,” Christy Presgrove, and “Advocacy and the Standards for TKES,” Jana Sandarg

Presenters: Dr. Jana Sandarg, DiAnne Johnson, and Christy Presgrove, Georgia Regents University, Evans High School, and Greenbrier High School

Focus: All Languages Audience: Post Secondary

This session will focus on how professional organizations can help teachers enhance the professionalism and communication standards in the Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES). Presenters will highlight successful practices that meet or exceed the standards. Participants will brainstorm and share ideas at the end of the session.

Midway Machu-Picchu, Wonder of the World! Successful Integration of Technology, Culture and Language in the Foreign Language ClassroomPresenter: Sara Burns, University of North GeorgiaFocus: Spanish Audience: All Levels

This presentation will offer technology strategies and techniques designed to promote Foreign Language learning as a positive, interactive and dynamic process among studentsand speakers of other languages. Discover how to get a full integration of technology, language and culture through a variety of hands-on and authentic activities in a fun and unique way.

Logan Discover the DELF Junior Exam & The Programs of the French Consulate – Part II (two 50 minutes sessions)Presenters: Kristy Winkler and Aurélie Surblé, Alliance Française and French

Consulate General in AtlantaFocus: FrenchAudience: All Levels

Prepare your students to take the DELF Junior exam. Corresponding to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, used at Alliance Française around the world, the DELF is an official diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education and is the French equivalent to the English proficiency test TOEFL. The DELFJunior is an exam for teens that evaluates the four communications skills: listening, speaking, reading & writing.

Sea Tac Strategies for Success on AP World Language and Culture ExamsPresenter: David Jahner, College BoardFocus: French, German, Italian and Spanish Audience: Secondary

This session will provide a brief overview of the four free response items common to the AP French, German, Italian and Spanish Language and Culture exams and concrete strategies for student success. Participants will also be encouraged to share their ideas.

Pre-Function 10:00 a.m. - 10:25 a.m. - Exhibits Break and Refreshment BreakEast

10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. - Interest Session F

Templehof Mon Identité: An Exploration of the Francophone SelfPresenter: Dr. Amye R. Sukapdjo, University of North GeorgiaFocus: French Audience: Middle Grades, Secondary, and Post Secondary

Identity is a complex issue encompassing big and small questions. Students are often “in search of” themselves, their dis/likes and a way to interact with their worlds. This project offers learners an opportunity to improve their French linguistic and cultural competencies, while considering those questions surrounding the self.

DeGaulle Halls, Walls, and Using it AllPresenters: Lee Burson and Erin Smith, Heard County High School and Central

High SchoolFocus: All Languages (Examples are in Spanish) Audience: All Levels

We will show you activities that maximize the use of space available in your room and school. Think outside the desk with exercises that involve all of your students and get them to practice the language especially when your classroom space seems too small.

Narita Getting Away with Murder...?Presenter: Dr. Jaime Claymore, Mountain View HS / Georgia Virtual SchoolFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels (Focus on AP)

Using clips of films to enhance advanced students perceptions of imagery in text. Tricky part...rated R movies. How to work around the Restricted.

Shannon I It’s Easy! Integrate Interactive Technology Activities in Your World Language Lessons!Presenter: Tavane Moore, Renaissance Middle SchoolFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

Learn easy ways to create activities for your students to use interactive technology! Participants will learn how to use free sites and other technological tools that support a student-centered classroom. They will also receive templates and brainstorm ideas that are conducive to active learning.

Shannon II Get off the Island: Reach Out and Grow Your ToolboxPresenters: Barbara Bell and Katherine Rozei, Ridgeview Middle School and

Alpharetta High SchoolFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

With increasing demands for rigor and differentiation in the classroom, multiple teaching perspectives can enhance our own practice. This session features the experiences of threeFrench teachers (middle and high school) who have worked collaboratively despite never teaching at the same school. Walk away with practical, ready-to-use ideas developed by teachers who have effectively pooled their resources and creative energies.

Lambert Le Cinéma: Un chemin à la culture françaisePresenters: Dr. Ellen Lorraine Friedrich, Varun Thaker, Erin Williams, Brittany

Barker, Valdosta State University, and Pamela Hubert, Valdosta High School

Focus: French Audience: All Levels

Using films in the French classroom provides means of approaching French culture that reveal aspects of that culture, as well as highlight differences between French and American culture. The presenters explore rationales for using French film in the classroom, and students’ present examples of assignments on cinematic and cultural topics.

LaGuardia Chinese Heritage Language Schools: Will Chinese International Students Help?Presenter: Meng Zhang, Florida State UniversityFocus: Other, ChineseAudience: Elementary

Will having Chinese international students participate in Chinese language teaching be a win-win game for both Chinese heritage language learners and Chinese international students?

McCarran Gedenktage: Folgenreiche Ereignisse und LandeskundePresenter: Dr. Horst Kurz, Georgia Southern UniversityFocus: GermanAudience: All Levels

The years 2014/15 will mark a rare constellation of anniversaries of several significant dates in (modern) German history. Find out which, and how to exploit this in a session presenting an approach along with materials and exercises focusing on issues of nation in a German, European, US, and international context.

Midway Arabic Study Abroad: Misconceptions and ChallengesPresenter: Dr. Abdeslam El Farri, University of North GeorgiaFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels (Post Secondary)

Since the tragedy of 9/11, the number of US students enrolled in Arabic keeps growing. This has mostly to do with the easiness the freshly graduated think to find a job with US agencies rather than any other purpose. This requires from most Arabic students to go study the language and the culture overseas. - How does such an experience can better benefit for both parties (sender country and host country) - what are the challenges?

Logan Intercultural Bilingual Education in the Peruvian Amazon: How CanLanguage Teachers Empower Students?Presenter: Darien Buford, Florida State UniversityFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

This qualitative study's purpose is to identify teachers implementing intercultural bilingual education (IBE) in Amazonian CRFA (Centros Rurales de Formación en Alternancia) schools in order to explore how they are: conceptualizing IBE, applying its principles in language instruction, and helping students connect bilingualism to cultural maintenance, empowerment and self-determination.

Sea Tac Grab their Attention, Make the CONNECTIONPresenters: Eman Maamoun, Hana Arslan and Djaouida Bensaadoun, Amana

Academy Charter SchoolFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

Learning a FL while connecting it with the Core Subjects is an important tool that teachers can add to their resources. In this session we will connect with: Math, Science, Social Studies, and Environment. We will share with the attendees: how to choose the topic and the standards, how to develop the topic to suit you FL needs, and how to build awhole unit based on this topic (songs, activities and assessments).

11:40 a.m. -12:10 p.m. - Affiliate Meetings/Exhibit Break AATSP - Lambert

AATF - TemplehofAATG - McCarranGCA - NaritaGATJ - LoganChinese – LaGuardiaArabic - Midway

12:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.

FLAG Luncheon/Business Meeting/Awards Reception

Concourse Ballroom A and B

Pre-Function 1:35 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. – Mini Exhibit BreakEast

1:50 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. - Interest Session G

Templehof Why Create an Exchange Program for Your SchoolPresenters: Stephane Allagnon and Dr. Svetoslava Dimova, Woodward Academy

and Campbell High SchoolFocus: French Audience: Secondary

In this session, the two presenters will explain why it is important to put an exchange program together. They will discuss the benefits and challenges with putting a program together and they will share their success story. They will also give some information on the process of starting an exchange program.

DeGaulle That's Apoyo! Flamenco Dance ShowPresenter: Julie Galle Baggenstoss, Velero FlamencoFocus: Spanish Audience: All Levels

An interactive Flamenco show teaches Spanish vocabulary and basic Flamenco dance. Participants find out why cheers of "¡Olé!" are essential to the art form, and they help create a new Flamenco dance based on emotions. And, of course, demonstrations of Flamenco dance explore the geographic and historical roots of flamenco.

Narita Reading Strategies in the Target LanguagePresenter: Dr. Robert Patrick, Parkview High School, Gwinnett County

Public Schools (2012 FLAG K-12 Teacher of the Year, 2013 SCOLT Teacher of the Year)

Focus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

When is reading appropriate in the second language classroom? What is the role of reading and second language acquisition? What kinds of reading are appropriate? How do the ACTFL proficiency guidelines inform our work? The workshop offers specific practices and leads on research to share with colleagues and administrators.

Shannon I BYOT - Bring Your Own Technology (Encore Presentation)Presenter: Karen Dean, Whitewater High SchoolFocus: All Languages Audience: Secondary

Learn how to incorporate students’ own technology devices into your instruction. We will explore applications and websites that reinforce grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Bring your own Wi-Fi device so you can participate in this interactive session. A personal Wi-Fi device is not needed to attend.

Shannon II Differentiation Made EasyPresenters: Traci Snipes and Lindsey Campbell, Dacula High SchoolFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

Meeting the needs of your students, curricula and schools: How to use differentiation easily and effectively in notes, practice and assessment. Examples in French, Spanish and Latin.

Lambert Comic Books in the French ClassroomPresenter: Dr. Robert Kilpatrick, University of West GeorgiaFocus: FrenchAudience: All Levels

In this session, participants will explore the applications of French comics to the foreign language classroom. We will discuss appropriate activities for learners at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels. Teachers will create activities that can be carried directly into the classroom.

LaGuardia Form, Content, Strategies, Tools: Planning and Delivering Instructional ExcellencePresenter: Norah Jones, Vista Higher LearningFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

This interactive session presents, in turn, format, content, strategies, and visual tools for planning and delivering integrated and scaffolded lessons. Participants define appropriateexpectations, and experience content and tools to meet and assess each expectation. Each participant leaves with a personalized instructional plan. A thorough reference handout isprovided.

McCarran Teaching the German Forest Part I (two 50 minutes sessions)Presenters: Dr. Edward Weintraut and Dr. Beate Brunow, Mercer University and

Wofford CollegeFocus: German Audience: All Levels

This two-session presentation will present strategies for teaching about the significance of the forest in German culture. After an overview of the theme participants will have the opportunity to generate activities that can be used in the classroom.

Midway Technology: How Low Can You Go?Presenters: Dr. Kathy Negrelli and Calvin Burgamy, Kennesaw State University

and Agnes Scott CollegeFocus: Other, Japanese Audience: Post Secondary

This presentation discusses how one foreign language teacher used high tech tools (iMovie and iTunes) in a low tech way, and was still able to create relevant and effective podcasts for her Japanese language learners, which gradually became top downloads and top collections for learners around the globe.

Logan Integrated Performance Assessments Presenter: Rhonda Wells, DeKalb County School System

Focus: All LanguagesAudience: Middle Grades and Secondary

Participants will learn how to develop authentic, performance-based assessments which are based on the Nation Standards of Interpretive (INT), Interpersonal (IP), and Presentational (P) Communication. Integration of the three modes of communication in your activities and assessments is a key element in making your students active participants in learning a language.

Sea Tac 10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before The School Year BeganPresenters: Casey Bonds and Dr. Denise Overfield, Carrollton High School and

The University of West GeorgiaFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

This presentation focuses on the experiences of a new teacher in her first year as a provisionally certified teacher. It presents the challenges and rewards of becoming a teacher through a non-traditional program, and it will offer advice both for teachers in similar situations and for those who mentor them.

3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. – Interest Session H

Narita La Danse à la QuébecoisePresenter: John Green, New Manchester High School/Douglas County

School DistrictFocus: French Audience: All Levels

If you are looking for an authentic, cultural activity to animate you thematic unit on Quebec, this session is for you. Participants will learn simple, traditional dances from francophone Canada that they can easily teach their students. Get ready to giguer and avoir du fun!

Shannon I Take Flight with Class Dojo: Behavior Management SoftwarePresenter: Joe Frank Uriz, Parsons ElementaryFocus: All Languages Audience: All Levels

Finding yourself in need of a quick and fun way to keep track of your daily classroom management? Then let Class Dojo do the trick! This fabulous behavior management system keeps your foreign language learners active and alert in their daily behavior management. This free app is available for both android and iOS.

Shannon II Bringing the World into the Elementary Spanish Classroom

Presenters: Marta Goodson and Gilbert Lewis, Lake Forest Hills, IB Elementary School

Focus: Spanish Audience: Elementary

Diversify the Spanish instruction in the elementary classroom by implementing the Inquiry Based Learning Model, cooperative learning, thinking maps and research based strategies in the Spanish elementary curriculum. In this session, participants will look at other approaches to deliver and convey information in a second language.

Lambert Authenticity in Language Learning: Let's get REALPresenter: Jason N. Smith, The Westminister SchoolsFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

Do you feel overwhelmed by and a little lost regarding the use of truly authentic materials in class? Discover how and where to find authentic materials in your language classroom despite the level of your students. They are abundant and easily adaptable for you and your students to create REAL (Real Endeavors in Authentic Learning) experiences.

LaGuardia Global Perspective Building for International EducatorsPresenters: Dr. Cindy and Grady Toland, Center for the Advancement and

Study of International Education CASIEFocus: All LanguagesAudience: All Levels

CASIE''s proprietary Global Perspective Building and International Mindedness training for administrators, teachers and students. The seminar utilizes current research done by Harvard Graduate School of Education researchers on educating for global competence. The seminar models visible thinking routines, utilizes videos, games and simulations.

McCarran Teaching the German Forest Part II (two 50 minutes sessions)Presenters: Dr. Edward Weintraut and Dr. Beate Brunow, Mercer University and

Wofford CollegeFocus: German Audience: All Levels

This two-session presentation will present strategies for teaching about the significance of the forest in German culture. After an overview of the theme participants will have the opportunity to generate activities that can be used in the classroom.

Midway Pros and Cons about the Use of the Roman Alphabet in Chinese and Japanese Teaching Presenters: Dr Shuai Li and Yuki Takatori, Georgia State UniversityFocus: Other Chinese/Japanese Audience: All Levels

Why is the use of the Roman alphabet in Chinese and Japanese classes considered unacceptable by most teachers? This session reevaluates the traditional view about how early on the Chinese characters (or kanzi) should be taught in these languages.

Logan Teacher Use and Perception of Technology in L2 ClassroomsPresenter: Dr. Kenneth Swanson, Northgate High SchoolFocus: All Languages Audience: Secondary

Discussion will explore L2 teacher use of and ideas about efficacy for information communications technologies (ICT) in middle and high school L2 classes. This session will highlight current research findings from focus groups of French, Spanish and ESOL teachers in a Georgia school district.

Sea Tac Taking Flight to Research and Service Learning Abroad: Foreign Language Education in SpainPresenters: Dr. Victoria Russell, Dr. Adolfo Carrillo Cabello, Kristina McHugh,

Hilaria Taft, Ashley Jacobs, and Sarah Allison, Valdosta State University

Focus: SpanishAudience: Post Secondary (Foreign Language Education)

This session describes a grant project to internationalize an undergraduate foreign language education program and to promote service- and inquiry-based learning abroad. Participants will examine U.S. and Spanish perspectives on teacher beliefs and practices. They will discuss their research plan and how their findings could impact their future professional practice.

Templehof 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. – PLU Summary(Must pre-register and Attendance Required for PLU Credit)

Exhibitors

AATSP, Georgia ChapterHeather Young617 Baymist CourtLoganville, GA 30052Telephone: 404-304-6646Email: [email protected] We will have information about the events and programs of the Georgia Chapter of AATSP as well as membership information.

AFS Intercultural Exchange ProgramsRuth Blackstock2354 Nesbitt Dr. Atlanta, GA 30319Telephone: 404.406.2917Email: [email protected]

AFS-USA is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programsin more than 40 countries around the world through independent, nonprofit AFS Organizations, each with a network of volunteers, a professionally staffed office, and headed up by a volunteer board.

Alliance Française d'Atlanta & Cultural Services of the French Embassy Ms. Kristin Winkler Alliance Française d'Atlanta1197 Peachtree St. NEColony Square- Plaza LevelAtlanta, GA 30361Telephone: 404 875 1211

Aurélie Surblé French Consulate in AtlantaBuckhead Tower at Lenox Square 3399 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500 Atlanta, GA, 30326 Telephone : 404 495 1660

A member-supported 501c3 non-profit organization, Alliance Française d'Atlanta is the French-American Cultural Center serving the Atlanta community as the premiere provider of French language and francophone culture since 1912. We are committed to

education and cultural outreach to communities within and around Atlanta and to fostering cross-cultural understanding. We provide language classes for all levels and ages, including workshops and training for Teachers of French as well as cultural programs in the form of art exhibits, lectures, concerts, movies, trips to francophone countries. AF Atlanta is the only official testing site in the southeastern U.S. for the DELF/DALF exams. Learn French, Live French @ www.afatl.com

The Cultural Services, a division of the French Embassy in the United States. provides a platform for exchange and innovation between French and American artists, intellectuals,educators, students, the tech community, and the general public. Based in New York City, Washington D.C., and eight other cities across the US, the Cultural Services develops the cultural economy by focusing on six principal fields of action: the arts, literature, cinema, the digital sphere, French language and higher education.

Cambridge University PressJames Anderson 2424 Kings WayAugusta, GA 30904Telephone: 706 736 1644

Cambridge University Press publishes a wide variety of books and multi-media resourcesfor students of Latin and their teachers. Our core series, the Cambridge Latin Course with its e-learning resource, is on the Georgia state-approved text list.

Center for Global EngagementJohn Wilson82 College CircleDahlonega, GA 30597Telephone: 706-867-2858Email: [email protected]

The UNG Center for Global Engagement is North Georgia’s connection to the global world. The CGE is home to Study Abroad Services, International Student Services, Military International Programs and the Federal Service Language Academy. All sectors operate with the focus of providing international and languages learning opportunities to UNG students and faculty who desire to enhance their cross-cultural perspectives and global understanding.

Pearson Melinda Parish 122 West Newkirk LaneTelephone: 865-246-9450Email: [email protected]

The Best has just gotten Better! Come to the Pearson booth to see the 2014Realidades Digital Edition. Examine our NEW programs for the revised AP Spanish andFrench Exams. Check out recent changes we have made to our other language offerings.We will see you at the Pearson exhibit!

The Pulsera ProjectColin Crane870 Duvall St Charleston SC 29412 Telephone: 610-350-9327Email: [email protected]

Make Spanish come alive with the Pulsera Project, a non-profit organization that provides free service-learning projects and educational materials to Spanish clubs and classes across the country. Students sell handwoven bracelets and learn from the dozens of artists and communities they are empowering through our authentic videos, lessons, and activities.

Rosetta Stone Inc.Leslie Perez1919 N. Lynn Street, 7th Floor Arlington, Virginia 22209Telephone: 704-620-5151Email: [email protected]

Rosetta Stone Inc. is the global leader in language-learning software. With 20 years of experience behind us, we continue to develop award-winning innovations that improve the lives of people and the operations of organizations every day. Our solutions have been implemented in over 20,000 schools and by millions of learners.

Salamanca, SpainJana Sandarg: Dept of English & Foreign Languages1120 15th StreetAugusta GA 30912Telephone: 706-737-1500

Exhibit promoting the teacher program through Georgia Regents University in Salamanca, Spain.

Sanako Language LabsDaniel Maaske207 Amelia LanePeachtree City, GA 30269Telephone: 770-217-9793Email: [email protected])

Sanako’s focus is providing the most inspirational and effective experience for improvinglanguage and communication skills. Sanako remains a leading education service provider by building on our foundations of innovation and quality, and we strive for the best digital learning solutions to meet the changing needs of today’s intercultural society

SANS, Inc.Mark Goodin10 White Wood LaneNorth Branaford, CT 06471Telephone: 203-315-5529Email: [email protected]

Engage students in 21st century learning in class or anywhere 24/7; boost interpersonal communications skills; integrate authentic content; simplify AP® testing. Sony Virtuoso digital language lab technology and SANSSpace virtual learning platform with Ipad® and tablet apps for SANS Inc.

Santillana USA Publishing Co., Inc.Pamela Elsey2023 NW 84 AV Doral Fl, 33122Telephone: 1-800-245-8584Email: [email protected]

Santillana USA Publishing is committed to language education exclusively.Our goal is to make teaching and learning Spanish a cultural adventure throughengaging and innovative materials. Our new K-12 Spanish as a World Languageprograms are standards-based, culturally authentic, and foster literacy in heritagespeakers and second language learners.

Spanish Studies AbroadKate Dawson446 Main Street Amherst, MA 01002Telephone: 413-537-8583Email: [email protected]

Since 1969, Spanish Studies Abroad has provided integrative language andcultural learning with academic and experiential opportunities for students to excelabroad in Spain, Argentina, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.

Stevens Learning Systems Inc.Jamie Hincemon4034 Enterprise Way, Ste. 130 Flowery Branch, GA 30542Telephone: 800 445-7203Email: [email protected] Not just another language/learning lab company, Stevens Learning Systems Inc. has assessed the needs of the World Language educator in the teaching classroom, and through the innovative design of our Renaissance 2200 System, along with exemplary customer training and support, has successfully met and even surpassed those needs.

Vista Higher LearningSteve Santoro and Norah Jones500 Boylston Street Ste 620Boston, MA 02116Telephone: 800-269-6311Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Vista Higher Learning is dedicated to developing innovative programs that elevate the teaching and learning of world languages. Vista’s French, German, Italian, and Spanish materials offer an unprecedented integration of bold textbook design, leading-edge technology, and authentic media that support and enhance language learning and engage today’s students.

Each year, FLAG is given assistance by its vendors andaffiliates. Their support is what helps to make this conference

happen.

FLAG would also like to thank Stevens Learning Systems,Inc. Once again, they have graciously donated the FLAG bags

for this year’s conference.

FLAG would also like to thank Sanako Language Labs.They are providing the use of eight projectors for the durationof the conference and have contributed to defraying the cost of

internet to our presenters.

FLAG would like to thank the following groups and people who havehelped make this conference a success:

All presenters and presidersFLAG Board members

Georgia Business Service, Inc.Georgia Department of Education

Parsons Elementary SchoolSanako Language Labs

Rhonda Wells and the DeKalb County Foreign Language Teachers Wesleyan School

Woodward AcademyRhonda White, Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel

FLAG Patrons

• Dr. Diane Clark• Dr. Jaime Claymore

• Mary Ellen Foye• Dr. Paula Garrett-Rucks

• Shirley Hurd• David Jahner• Brandi Meeks

• Stevens Learning Systems Inc.• SCOLT

• Joe Frank Uriz• Dr. Ed Weintraut

• Rhonda Wells• Jeffrey Zamostny

SCOLT, Southern Conference on Language Teaching Conference, willbe held on March 13-15, 2014 at the Hilton Memphis, Memphis, TN

FLAG is pleased to announce the FLAG/SCOLT 2015 Conference willbe held March 5-7, 2015 at the

Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel One Hartsfield Centre Parkway · Atlanta, Georgia 30354