World Languages & Foreign Exchange
BI-WEEKLY EDITION - May 4 to May 15, 2020
FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODS ONLINE
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and Weber State University (Ogden, UT) have developed an Online teaching methods course that reflects state-of-the-art research and practice in language education. This course is offered through WSU Online. For information concerning registration or to see an outline and syllabus, go to: https://weber.edu/ForeignLanguages/online-course.html.
Several audiences have been identified for this course:
- Undergraduate, pre-service foreign language teachers who do not have access to a foreign language teaching methods course at a time or place convenient to them.
- Teachers holding a Bachelor’s degree who are seeking endorsement or meeting certification requirements and do not have access to a foreign language teaching methods course at a time or place convenient to them.
Both undergraduate and graduate credit is available through Weber State University.
Individuals may enroll independently and receive credit from WSU, which can be transferred to their own institutions.
For additional information, please visit: https://weber.edu/ForeignLanguages/online-course.html.
This project was funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
5 essential benefits of learning a foreign language through an online course
- Multimedia
- Repetition
- New Learning Methods
- Accessibility
- Autonomy
https://elearningindustry.com/5-essential-benefits-of-learning-foreign-languages-online
Free Canvas Online Conference
The annual conference for Canvas users has shifted to a virtual conference this year. It's FREE, and you can register here:
Register for the Barry University Online Information Meeting + Win Free Gift
You are invited to attend an upcoming online meeting to learn more about our Master’s degrees offered at lower online tuition rates.
Please choose the best time that works for you:
Thursday, May 14
3:00pm to 3:30pm
Friday, May 15
12:00pm to 12:30pm
SEL/Compassionate Schools
It’s hard to believe we are at the end of the school year. So much has happened! Here is a link to an article that gives some great ideas on how to close out your virtual classroom in a way that still makes students feel connected even when they can’t participate in “traditional” end of year activities at school. We hope everyone has a restful and fun summer!
PASCO COUNTY NEWS
FOR THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT PASCO'S VIRTUAL LEARNING PLAN & CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK HERE:
Together We Learn: Call for Session Proposals
Are you doing awesome things in your school or classroom?
Do you have innovative ideas to share with colleagues?
Pasco County Schools would like to take this opportunity to invite you to share your expertise with educators from around the county by presenting at our summer learning events
happening this July.
Our call for proposals is open to all staff who would like to host sessions to be held during Together We Learn which will take place from July 27th – July 29th with a target audience of teachers, coaches, school support staff, SRP, and school leaders.
Submit your proposal to present a session and join your colleagues in exploring best practices
happening right here in Pasco County!
Proposal deadline EXTENDED until May 15th, 2020
Click here for more information and to submit your proposal.
WORLD LANGUAGES OFFICE HOURS
If you ever have any questions about foreign language distance learning, please don't hesitate to contact me at any time via text, email, phone call, etc.
In an effort to provide more structured support, the District World Languages Senior Specialist is also offering regular Office Hours EVERY Wednesday from 3 pm-4 pm via zoom. Foreign Language Teachers, Coaches, AP's can ask questions around foreign language distance learning and hear any updates to distance learning courses and plans.
Stay as long or as little as you like.
Join us every Wednesday https://pasco-k12.zoom.us/j/783553324
CONTACT US
Alexia Martínez, M.BA
Senior Instructional Specialist
World Languages K-12 & Foreign Exchange Programs
Email: ajmartin@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/oll/page/world_languages_foreign_exchange
Location: 7205 Land O' Lakes Boulevard, Land O Lakes, FL, USA
Phone: 813-794-2319
Twitter: @PascoWLanguages