- March 30, 2018: The second opportunity to attend the Canvas Series Session 3: Collaboration options, group work, and managing communications 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in Folwell 6
- April 6, 2018: The final Session in the Canvas Series: Co-teaching, sharing resources, and creating blueprint courses 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in Folwell 8
- April 12, 2018: A Presentation on Using Authentic Listening Texts from the First Semester 2:30 - 3:20 p.m. in Nolte 140
- April 16, 2018: A Presentation on the Success and Challenges of Curricular Change in SPAN 1004 2:30 - 3:20 p.m. in Nolte 140
- April 20, 2018: A Tri-State Workshop on Online and Hybrid Strategies for Enhancing Your Students' Language Learning 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Jones 15 or online
- April 23, 2018: A Demonstration of Options for enhancing online test security in LC classrooms 2:30 - 3:20 p.m. in Jones 35
- April 27, 2018: A Presentation on Speaking of Love in French: The Enhancement of a Bilingual French Course in Medieval Literature 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in Folwell 108
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
April at the Language Center: A cornucopia of events for language instructors
Please consider joining the Language Center for the variety of presentations, workshops and demonstrations offered throughout April. All instructors and graduate students are welcome to attend, and refreshments will be served. Please register in advance if you are able to come.
PACE Presentation: Can one use Authentic Listening Texts from the First Semester on? Jawohl!
Thursday, April 12, 2018
2:30 - 3:20 p.m.
Nolte 140
Register Online
Over the course of a year the German program created 18 lessons incorporating authentic listening texts into the 1001-1004 curriculum. Each lesson focuses on one authentic audio or videotext and is tied to chapter content. The lessons integrate metacognitive strategies and/or a multiliteracies approach and expose students to a variety of genres across the four-semester curriculum. In this presentation, we will highlight two of the listening lessons and explain why and how we conducted this large-scale project, what we have learned so far (including student and instructor feedback collected), and what we hope to do to strengthen and sustain this project in the future.
Presenters: Beth Kautz, Helena Ruf , and Ginny Steinhagen
The PACE Project is funded by a grant from The Language Flagship.
2:30 - 3:20 p.m.
Nolte 140
Register Online
Over the course of a year the German program created 18 lessons incorporating authentic listening texts into the 1001-1004 curriculum. Each lesson focuses on one authentic audio or videotext and is tied to chapter content. The lessons integrate metacognitive strategies and/or a multiliteracies approach and expose students to a variety of genres across the four-semester curriculum. In this presentation, we will highlight two of the listening lessons and explain why and how we conducted this large-scale project, what we have learned so far (including student and instructor feedback collected), and what we hope to do to strengthen and sustain this project in the future.
Presenters: Beth Kautz, Helena Ruf , and Ginny Steinhagen
The PACE Project is funded by a grant from The Language Flagship.
Monday, March 19, 2018
PACE Demonstration: Options for enhancing online test security in LC classrooms
Monday, April 23, 2018
2:30 - 3:20 p.m.
Jones 35
Online Registration
This presentation will provide participants with a recommendation for ensuring that students complete tests and quizzes fairly. The session will demonstrate Proctorio, an online security and monitoring service that is integrated into the U’s implementation of Canvas, to enhance test security measures for use in the Language Center computer classrooms and online. The session will walk instructors through the process of deploying Proctorio within course assignments, and will provide them with general guidelines on practical uses and logistics. Participants will learn about the process for deploying Proctorio, and how to prepare students for taking tests in the computer classrooms.
Join us for a productive afternoon to learn about test security in the LC classrooms. Come and experience Proctorio first-hand! Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance.
Presenter: Adolfo Carrillo Cabello, CLA Language Center
The PACE Project is funded by a grant from The Language Flagship.
2:30 - 3:20 p.m.
Jones 35
Online Registration
This presentation will provide participants with a recommendation for ensuring that students complete tests and quizzes fairly. The session will demonstrate Proctorio, an online security and monitoring service that is integrated into the U’s implementation of Canvas, to enhance test security measures for use in the Language Center computer classrooms and online. The session will walk instructors through the process of deploying Proctorio within course assignments, and will provide them with general guidelines on practical uses and logistics. Participants will learn about the process for deploying Proctorio, and how to prepare students for taking tests in the computer classrooms.
Join us for a productive afternoon to learn about test security in the LC classrooms. Come and experience Proctorio first-hand! Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance.
Presenter: Adolfo Carrillo Cabello, CLA Language Center
The PACE Project is funded by a grant from The Language Flagship.
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Online and Hybrid Strategies for Enhancing Your Students' Language Learning: A Tri-State Workshop
Friday, April 20, 2018
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Central), 2:00- 5:00 p.m. (Eastern)
University of Minnesota (Jones 15), Michigan State University (Wells B104), and in Cyberspace
Please register online
This workshop is free! Supported by the College of Arts and Letters Collaboration Grant at Michigan State University, and the College of Liberal Arts Language Center and CARLA at the University of Minnesota.
The sponsors are very excited to invite you to participate in this tri-state workshop adventure in a new format! We are coordinating to link up three different state sites so that you can attend in person at MSU or UMN, or attend virtually from anywhere.
Presentation 1: Free Technology Tools for Foreign Language Instructors
With the ever-increasing number of web-based applications, mobile apps, browser extensions and free multimedia software available today, the thought of finding and selecting those best suited for foreign language instruction can be daunting. This presentation will streamline your efforts by highlighting some of the best free technology tools for foreign language instructors. Examples of what instructors can do with the tools include: extract video clips and images from a DVD; download, subtitle, combine or extract segments from YouTube videos; convert file formats; share groups of links with optional annotations; create screencasts.
Presenter: Keah Cunningham, Assistant Director of the Ermal Garinger Academic Resource Center, holds a B.A. in Information Systems (with an Italian minor) from the University of Kansas and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Educational Technology. Keah provides support and training to instructors in the use of technology in the classroom and serves as the lead web designer for the Center's projects.
Presentation 2: From Transition to Transition: Strategies for Preparing Courses for LMSs
Transitioning to a new LMS (learning management system) is not an uncommon move in most higher-ed teaching contexts. However, these moves are not only increasingly becoming more common, but also more frequent. This presentation will provide strategies for language instructors on how to prepare for LMS transitions. Those considering using LMSs will learn about reasons for using LMSs for language teaching, such as ideas for incorporating cultural content and authentic materials in their courses. Participants will be guided through the process of developing course materials that infuse instructional design principles and can be easily transported to multiple LMSs. After participants learn five basic considerations for transitions, participants will engage in hands-on guided practice to identify content and resources from their courses to prepare for transition or development. Examples from two common LMSs - Canvas and Moodle - will be provided.
Presenter: Adolfo Carrillo Cabello is the Coordinator of Professional Development at the College of Liberal Arts Language Center at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Adolfo holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Technology from Iowa State University. In his current position, Adolfo plans and delivers professional development interventions, and provides support for curricular changes to language instructors from five language departments.
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Central), 2:00- 5:00 p.m. (Eastern)
University of Minnesota (Jones 15), Michigan State University (Wells B104), and in Cyberspace
Please register online
This workshop is free! Supported by the College of Arts and Letters Collaboration Grant at Michigan State University, and the College of Liberal Arts Language Center and CARLA at the University of Minnesota.
The sponsors are very excited to invite you to participate in this tri-state workshop adventure in a new format! We are coordinating to link up three different state sites so that you can attend in person at MSU or UMN, or attend virtually from anywhere.
- There will be two presentations, one each from the University of Kansas and the University of Minnesota. See presentation information below.
- All attendees will have the opportunity to network with both virtual and face-to-face (F2F) attendees. If you attend a F2F session and bring your laptop, you will be able to participate in online discussions as well as discussing with those sitting right next to you.
- Virtual attendees will need to supply their own coffee and treats - offered only to those attending F2F!
Presentation 1: Free Technology Tools for Foreign Language Instructors
With the ever-increasing number of web-based applications, mobile apps, browser extensions and free multimedia software available today, the thought of finding and selecting those best suited for foreign language instruction can be daunting. This presentation will streamline your efforts by highlighting some of the best free technology tools for foreign language instructors. Examples of what instructors can do with the tools include: extract video clips and images from a DVD; download, subtitle, combine or extract segments from YouTube videos; convert file formats; share groups of links with optional annotations; create screencasts.
Presenter: Keah Cunningham, Assistant Director of the Ermal Garinger Academic Resource Center, holds a B.A. in Information Systems (with an Italian minor) from the University of Kansas and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Educational Technology. Keah provides support and training to instructors in the use of technology in the classroom and serves as the lead web designer for the Center's projects.
Presentation 2: From Transition to Transition: Strategies for Preparing Courses for LMSs
Transitioning to a new LMS (learning management system) is not an uncommon move in most higher-ed teaching contexts. However, these moves are not only increasingly becoming more common, but also more frequent. This presentation will provide strategies for language instructors on how to prepare for LMS transitions. Those considering using LMSs will learn about reasons for using LMSs for language teaching, such as ideas for incorporating cultural content and authentic materials in their courses. Participants will be guided through the process of developing course materials that infuse instructional design principles and can be easily transported to multiple LMSs. After participants learn five basic considerations for transitions, participants will engage in hands-on guided practice to identify content and resources from their courses to prepare for transition or development. Examples from two common LMSs - Canvas and Moodle - will be provided.
Presenter: Adolfo Carrillo Cabello is the Coordinator of Professional Development at the College of Liberal Arts Language Center at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Adolfo holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Technology from Iowa State University. In his current position, Adolfo plans and delivers professional development interventions, and provides support for curricular changes to language instructors from five language departments.
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Universal Design Resources for Traditional, Hybrid and Online Education
The university is committed to providing equitable access to information and information technology associated with administration and services, courses of instruction, departmental programs, and activities. Incorporating principles of universal design in the development, acquisition and implementation of these resources ensures access by the widest possible audience — including users with disabilities.
Whether you teach a traditional, hybrid or online class, you may want to check out the 20 Tips for Teaching an Accessible Online Course. It’s just one of a list of local and national resources compiled by our own Disability Resource Center to help you ensure accessibility in your courses.
Whether you teach a traditional, hybrid or online class, you may want to check out the 20 Tips for Teaching an Accessible Online Course. It’s just one of a list of local and national resources compiled by our own Disability Resource Center to help you ensure accessibility in your courses.
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