Teaching and Technology Workshops
ALTEC offers workshops aligned with ACTFL’s 21st Century Skills that all students need to be successful life-long language learners. We also encourage those looking to enhance their teaching portfolio to find free learning opportunities through AMPLIFY. Upcoming events are listed on this page, and you can also check out past workshop recordings.
Teaching and Learning with AI
Check out the following AI-inspired activities for the world language classroom, as well as this resource for defining AI standards for world language classroom use*.
*These resources were funded and created through the Center for Teaching and Learning and ASSETT’s 2024 AI Summer Design Studio. More resources like this can be found at the AI teaching and Learning Open Repository. Creative Commons License.
Second Language Acquisition (SLA) Reading Group
Our SLA Reading Group aims to create a community of practice and reflect on our teaching practices, sharpen our skills and have an impact on learning outcomes. Discuss with colleagues articles on key issues in second language teaching and acquisition. Stay tuned and subscribe to our newsletter to receive information about meetings in Fall 2024. For additional information about the SLA Reading Group, contact 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. 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.