Achieving Fluency Using the AIM
Exhibitor
AIM Language Learning, Canada
Scheduled for: Session: A
Description:
It is possible for your students to achieve fluency in their first year of a second language. Teach Spanish
through drama, music, and gestures with the Accelerative Integrated Method (AIM), the revolutionary and
highly successful French program which is finally available in Spanish. The presenter will demonstrate
how drama, and storytelling, taught with hand gestures, rapidly accelerate the acquisition of a second
language, speaking only in the target language.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Edite Sammons, AIM Language Learning
Intended Audience(s):
Elementary JH/Middle High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
English, French, Spanish
Applicable to:
French and Spanish
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
All My Best
Scheduled for: Session: B
Description:
Past NYSAFLT Ruth E. Wasley award winner and current lover of LOTE teaching will share her "best
stuff" from 40 years of teaching: philosophies, policies, activities, lessons, songs and games that "work".
Students enjoy them year in and year out, and, more importantly, learn from them. This will be a fastpaced, high energy workshop with lots of information and ideas.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Rosemary Fry, Red Jacket HS
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Spanish
Applicable to:
Spanish
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Apply the New Universal Rubric in the LOTE
Classroom
Scheduled for: Session: C
Description:
Based on the research and works of Marzano, Stiggins, Reeves and Guskey, the New Universal Rubric
System is student, parent and teacher friendly. It can easily be applied to the four skill areas, the Yes focus
of assessment in LOTE. A scoring system of 4, 3, 2,1, applied to all target skills (also at the university
level, in industry, and the arts) indicates a student's level of particular mastery as beyond expectations, on
level, below level, or not evident at all. The resulting data helps us as teachers to identify areas to target
for remediation, leading to step-by-step achievement toward eventual skill mastery. Participants will work
with multiple examples and have an opportunity to apply what they have learned.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Joseph C. Crisafulli, Jr., CAES Board Member, G. Ray Bodley HS
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Several Languages
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Assessment
Host:
Peggy Minnick, Jericho HS
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Art of Teaching Italian Art - 2011 (The)
Scheduled for: Session: C
Description:
Description to follow.
I just received a grant of $3,300 from the National Endowment of the Humanities to participate in the
summer institute the Art of teaching Italian Art in Rome, Italy summer 2011.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Rosanne Perla, East Syracuse-Minoa HS
Intended Audience(s):
Language(s) spoken:
English, Italian
Examples in:
Italian
Applicable to:
Italian
Keyword:
Culture
Host:
Lisa Alonzi, Troy School District
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
activities
Room Set-up requested:
Yes
Laptop for information and
Classroom
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Aspects of Aeneas' Character
Scheduled for: Session: D
Description:
Aeneas is not the usual sort of heroic figure. He seems to possess unique qualities that can be glimpsed
from time to time, especially in moments of crisis. We will examine several scenes from the "Aeneid" for
insight into how Virgil develops both his protagonist and the general themes of the poem.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Ray Perez, Allendale Columbia School
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English and Latin
Examples in:
English and Latin
Applicable to:
Latin
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Choosing Your Own Adventure in the LOTE
Classroom
Scheduled for: Session: A
Description:
In this workshop we will explore new ways to get students to interact with text in the classroom. Through
the use of PowerPoint and a projector, teachers can create and use text to make stories that have
alternative choices. Through the students' choices in what path he or she takes, different series of events
are created through each decision that is taken. This is used as a way to engage students in the process of
using the target language to make decisions that may positively or negatively impact the story line.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Matthew Coniff, Our Lady of Mercy HS
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Latin
Applicable to:
Any language, Latin
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Classroom Activities to Encourage Speaking
Scheduled for: Session: B
Description:
We can all use some engaging ideas that will get our students talking in the target language. Over the past
five years I have tried out a few that I have learned from other teachers. Some activities offer review
before a test or quiz and others are designed to get our students out of their chairs to mill about and talk in
real-world situations. The activities have some personal touches to keep students on task and engaged and
many of my classes have asked to do the activities again and again.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
John Schepisi, Guilderland CS
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School Post-Secondary
Language(s) spoken:
English, French, Spanish
Examples in:
English
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
Jill Dugan, Farnsworth MS
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Collaborative Web 2.0 Tools in your LOTE
Classes
Scheduled for: Session: C
Description:
This workshop will include a variety of free tools that can help you integrate technology into your LOTE
classroom. From fun and interactive student projects to technology tools and websites, we will explore
ways to make your planning and daily lessons creative and enjoyable for both you and your students.
Examples and copies of all tools will be available on a wiki that you can access for free. We will discuss
flashcards and bingo makers, PowerPoint games, Jing, Voice Thread, Vokis, Glogster, Toondoo,
RealPlayer and many more tricks you can add to your classroom portfolio.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Marcela Mason, Newark HS & FLCC
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English and Spanish
Examples in:
French and Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Technology
Host:
Karen Sanchez, South Seneca CSD
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Yes
Hyatt for wifi
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Conversational Elements
Scheduled for: Session: E
Description:
Would you like your students to speak Spanish or French more like a natural speaker? If so, teach them
Conversational Elements. Conversational Elements are those everyday expressions that often are not
included in textbooks and curriculum documents. These help to promote more natural language that all
native speakers use. At this workshop the presenter will share key conversational elements grouped into
categories such as: Reactions, Summary/Conclusion, Hesitation, Changing Subject, etc. With each of the
categories there will be prompts with examples of appropriate conversational elements within the context
of Spanish and French responses.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
David Pellegrino, Pittsford Mendon HS
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
French and Spanish
Applicable to:
French, Spanish, Other
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Cre8 & intgr8 w/ txt & pix
Scheduled for: Session: A
Description:
Do you want to create materials that you can use in the classroom tomorrow? Do you want your students
to design, create and publish meaningful digital content? Join us for a step by step presentation on how to
integrate Web 2.0 tools into your everyday lessons. The workshop will focus on Polleverywhere,
Glogster, and Voki. Our goal is to leave you feeling inspired and empowered. Please bring a laptop,
cellphone and headphones if possible. But if you don't have those items with you, join us anyway and
plan on following along with others, taking notes and checking out our tutorials on the CD on your own
time.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Françoise A. Piron, South Jefferson CSD
Sue Hochmuth, Sackets Harbor CSD
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
French and Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Technology
Host:
Beth Slocum,
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
All Levels
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Creating Culture-based Lessons around the Five
Senses
Scheduled for: Session: A
Description:
Do you struggle with planning engaging lessons that will hold student interest? In this session participants
will be given a template for creating culture-based lessons around the five senses. Targeting the five
senses leads to a deeper level of learning, reaches many students with varied learning styles, and provides
the opportunity for every student to be engaged and successful. This is a lesson that students will
remember long after the final project is complete. This model can be adapted to any language. Examples
will be provided in French (La Provence des Cinq Sens) and Spanish.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Cynthia Cronin, Nottingham HS
Lisa Orlando-Crowell, Nottingham HS
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English and French
Examples in:
French and Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Culture
Host:
, Nottingham HS
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Yes
Classroom
Participants will be circulating around the tables to experience
the lesson the way students would. Each table station will be set
up by the presenters with realia for the lesson.
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Creative Post-Reading Activities
Exhibitor
Soleil Publishing
Scheduled for: Session: B
Description:
What activities are suitable after a reading a short story or a reading selection? The presenter will share a
series of creative activities which will stimulate conversation and discussion among students who have
read a short story. Examples will be drawn from writings of Roch Carrier and other well-known
Québecois authors. Hand-outs. Audience participation.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Anthony Mollica, Brock University
Intended Audience(s):
Elementary JH/Middle High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
French
Applicable to:
French
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Descubre el Español: A Journey Through the
Spanish…
Exhibitor
Santillana USA Publishing Co.
Scheduled for: Session: A
Description:
Presenters will introduce a new K-5 Spanish as a foreign language program, which takes students on a
journey through twenty Spanish-speaking countries. The five C's of Communication, Cultures,
Connections, Comparisons, and Community are integrated along the way. This program provides contentrich opportunities for students to acquire the linguistic and cultural components of Spanish in the most
comfortable and natural environment.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Mario Nuñez,
Intended Audience(s):
Elementary
Language(s) spoken:
English and Spanish
Examples in:
English and Spanish
Applicable to:
Spanish
Keyword:
Instructional Materials/Textbooks
Host:
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Developing the Self-determining Learner
Scheduled for: Session: D
Description:
Wondering about the buzz words: Consume Critique Produce (CCP), Scaffolding, 'get off the fence',
Anchor Charts, etc.? Interested in tweaking the tried and Yes techniques you already use to get the most
output from your students? Participants will learn how to implement literacy strategies, utilize simple
technology and engage students. The presentation will include demonstrations and audience participatory
activities. Student accountability and capability: the Yes sense of student-centered classroom!
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Michael LaPaglia, Kenmore MS
Laura Barrett, Kenmore MS
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
English and French
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Dominoes and Picture Puzzles
Scheduled for: Session: F
Description:
Provide input that your students will feel challenged by but also capable of mastering with the
speaking/listening domino game and reading comprehension/vocabulary development picture puzzle.
Dominoes and picture puzzles are developmentally appropriate, relevant and motivating to augment
students language acquisition. These formats provide immediate feedback to students as they are selfcorrecting. Numerous topical examples will be shared. Additionally, we will illustrate the process we
have used to create the domino cards and picture puzzles efficiently as well as extension activities.
Workshop participants will have access to our online resources that may be used as templates to create
dominoes and picture puzzles.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Christine Dunne, Willink MS
Lisa Lilley, Spry MS
Intended Audience(s):
Elementary JH/Middle High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
French, German, and Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Easy Audio/Video Recording with
Voicethread.com
Scheduled for: Session: B
Description:
Why are you still using tapes and CDs when you can record audio and video presentations online,
anywhere, at any time, with NO cost to your students? Voicethread.com is a web-based service that
allows groups to collaborate on projects by recording video and voice submissions online.
Voicethread.com is quick and easy to implement in any web-connected classroom. Attendees will be
shown how to set up a free basic account, and will be given ideas on how to deploy the service in various
classroom scenarios. Modern Languages at Finger Lakes Community College will demonstrate current
Voicethread use in their online language curriculum.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Michael Van Etten, Finger Lakes Community College
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
English, French, and Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Technology
Host:
Barbara Kruger, FLCC
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Yes
Hyatt for wifi
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Ecce Libri!
Scheduled for: Session: B
Description:
From Rowlings to Riordan, from Seuss to Saylor et al,
a bibliography and book talk introducing and suggesting books to enrich Latin instruction. From
preschool primers to adult mysteries, from demi-gods to Facebook profiles of the deities - come and find
books to keep the interest of Latin students and teachers of all ages.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Susan Jean Scoppa, Irondequoit HS
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
English
Applicable to:
Latin
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
Ellen Lamb, School of the Arts, Rochester, NY
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Effective Demo Lessons
Scheduled for: Session: C
Description:
Get the teaching position you want! Nervous about interviews and demo lessons? Not sure about what to
do for a demo lesson? Workshop will provide participants with basic framework and ideas for executing
effective demo lessons often required when applying for a language teacher position. What must you
include? What should you not do? What do the people who are hiring have to say about demo lessons?
This workshop will include hands-on activities, discussions, direct instruction, and modeling framework
through example.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Yoshana Silver, Massapequa HS - Ames Campus
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
English and Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Issues in the Profession
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
El Camino de Santiago: A Hike through History
Scheduled for: Session: D
Description:
Since the 9th century the beautiful Galician city of Santiago de Compostela in the northwest of Spain has
been the destination of pilgrims from all over the world. Believed to be the final resting place of the
apostle St. James, Santiago welcomes hundreds of thousands of pilgrims annually. To be counted a Yes
pilgrim they must travel the Camino on foot, bicycle, horse and even by wheelchair for a minimum of 100
kilometers. They come for a variety of reasons ranging from religious to cultural. In this workshop we
will take a voyeur's view of the Camino looking at the history, geography, art, music, and tourism of the
Camino as well as the people, language and culture of Galicia.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Geraldine Popko, Saugerties HS
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
Spanish
Examples in:
Spanish
Applicable to:
Spanish
Keyword:
Culture
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Español Santillana: A New Dawn for Middle
School
Exhibitor
Santillana USA Publishing Co.
Scheduled for: Session: C
Description:
Presenters will introduce a new Spanish as a World Language program that has been designed for US
middle school students. Español Santillana helps Spanish language learners develop effective
communication skills, maintain motivation through a fun storyline, and retain information via integrated
cultural and linguistic content.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Mario Nuñez,
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle
Language(s) spoken:
English and Spanish
Examples in:
English and Spanish
Applicable to:
Spanish
Keyword:
Instructional Materials/Textbooks
Host:
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Examining Roman History and Culture through
Art
Scheduled for: Session: A
Description:
This workshop will focus on using art to teach and learn about the history, culture and influence of the
ancient Romans. We will focus on works of art and artifacts found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in
New York City, as well as internet resources.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Marie-Therese Witte, Rye County Day School
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
English
Applicable to:
Latin
Keyword:
Culture
Host:
Linda Fabrizio, Garden City High School
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
FLESSing Along
Scheduled for: Session: C
Description:
Come and sing along to sample FLES curriculum lessons with foreign language teacher, singer and
songwriter, Diana Zuckerman. Songs increase fluency, enhance pronunciation and aid in recall. Learn
different ways that content can be incorporated into songs that are guaranteed to stick in your students’
heads. Diana will share a variety of techniques to introduce vocabulary, expressions and concepts through
music in addition to follow-up activities that will have students singing when they go out the door as well
as at home. All songs can be easily translated into other languages.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Diana Zuckerman, Rondout Valley CSD, NYS NNELL Rep.
Intended Audience(s):
Elementary
Language(s) spoken:
English and Spanish
Examples in:
English and Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
FLES
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Geschichten in Bildern
Scheduled for: Session: D
Description:
The presenters will demonstrate how graphic novels, pictorial stories, and story boards can be used in the
German classroom to enhance students reading, speaking, and writing skills. Graphic novels like Jason
Lutes Berlin and the Marjane Satrapis Persepolis introduce students to specific periods of German and
Austrian history and culture. Lesson plans, handouts, and class material will be shared.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Ana Djukic-Cocks, SUNY Oswego
von Tippelskirch, Ph.D. Karina, Syracuse University
Intended Audience(s):
High School
Language(s) spoken:
German
Examples in:
German
Applicable to:
German
Keyword:
Culture
Post-Secondary
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Getting Checkpoint A Students to Speak
Exhibitor
Proficiency Press
Scheduled for: Session: B
Description:
One of the biggest challenges facing Checkpoint A LOTE teachers is motivating students to use the target
language. This workshop will emphasize the development of good habits right from day one. Examples of
successful activities and strategies will be presented. Selected Proficiency Press materials will be
introduced. Time will be allotted for participants to share techniques that have worked well for them.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Nancy E. Wallace, Proficiency Press
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Several Languages
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Glogster and Voki in LOTE
Scheduled for: Session: A
Description:
In this workshop, participants will explore Glogster and Voki, look at student work samples, and create
accounts. Attendees will receive a packet with explanations and tutorials to help work with the
technology. Glogster is a program that enables students to link webpages to their essays and add music,
video, graphics and pictures. Students develop writing skills while having fun. Voki is a program that
enables students to give voice to their personally created avatar characters. Learn how to get your
students actively engaged with these two popular technology applications.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Maggi G. Ackert, C.J. Hooker Middle School
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School Post-Secondary
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Technology
Host:
Fabien Riviere, C.J. Hooker Middle School
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Haiti on a Plate: Culture, History, Cuisine
Scheduled for: Session: C
Description:
What started out as letter writing to children in Haiti ended as a unit where students learned about Haitian
history, traditions and culture. We worked on writing skills though a class blog, creative writing - comics
- and recipes. We ended the unit with a cooking class where students researched and shopped for
ingredients to make a Hatian meal. This unit appeals to different learning styles, and incorporate current
affairs into the L2 curriculum. Workshop participants will see a step-by-step process including creation
of, and rationale behind, the tasks, many of which include a technology component that and can help
engage, motivate and connect students to the L2 outside the classroom.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Mardi Michels, Royal St George's College
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English and French
Examples in:
English and French
Applicable to:
French
Keyword:
Culture
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Hispanics in Major League Baseball
Scheduled for: Session: D
Description:
Hit a home run in your classroom by incorporating the Baseball Hall of Fame Viva Beisbol exhibit into
your lessons. Find out what Spanish-speaking countries Hispanic MLB players are from and why these
countries have so many players in the US. Learn about the stadium size, turf, seating, concession food,
ticket prices, and player contracts of the Caribbean Baseball Series and compare and contrast to those in
US MLB. Create a baseball card using biographical information on a current or past Hispanic MLB
player. Pitch a no hitter and walk away with a packet of activities that incorporate reading, writing and
listening skills while integrating culture that is of interest to adolescents.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Barbara A. Patterson, Liverpool CSD
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
English and Spanish
Applicable to:
Spanish
Keyword:
Culture
Host:
MaryPat Mahar, Liverpool CSD
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Yes
Classroom
Participants will make a baseball card in Spanish of a Hispanic
major league baseball player. We will be using scissors,
markers, paper, glue sticks and laminating paper.
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
How To Scan Dactylic Hexameter
Scheduled for: Session: B
Description:
This workshop will give the student and novice teacher of scansion a step by step approach to scan both
hexameter and pentameter. The workshop will begin with definitions of dactyls, spondees, syllable
anceps, spondaic fifth foot and gradually incorporate elisions. A handout will be given to each participant
which includes:
1) Two sheets of regular hexameter lines
2) One sheet with elisions in each line
3) One sheet of all lines in pentameter
4) A review sheet of poetry of elegiac couplet 5) A sample test of poetry of elegiac couplet
6) All of the above sheets already scanned
7) Two pages of notes explaining exceptions to rules of the above sheets(e.g. mute followed by liquid)
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Michael Gravino, Three Village SD
Intended Audience(s):
High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Latin
Applicable to:
Latin
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
How to Teach with Film
Exhibitor
Vista Higher Learning
Scheduled for: Session: C
Description:
Learn how to use authentic film at all levels. Watch clips, shorts, and excerpts of full-length films with
pre-, during-, and post-viewing activities that connect the films to typical lessons and chapter contexts.
Through viewing, discussion, and small group work participants prepare an instructional film unit for
immediate use.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Marie Dunell, Vista Higher Learning
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
French, German, Italian, Russian
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
I GET IT! Strategies for Accessing Meaning in
Text
Exhibitor
EMC Publishing
Scheduled for: Session: A
Description:
As world language educators, we work tirelessly to offer our students opportunities to achieve second
language proficiency. We provide text, audio and video from which they can acquire meaning and then
tell them to listen, read, write and speak so that they can use what they have learned to create their own
messages. To effectively work with these media they need to have a wealth of maps and guides. Using
EMCs four level Aventura! Program, we will explore strategies that will improve comprehension and use
of language. Handouts will include activities that can be given to students the next class.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Elizabeth Sacco, EMC Publishing
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School
Language(s) spoken:
English and Spanish
Examples in:
English
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
, EMC Publishing
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Improve Speaking Fluency With Formative
Assessment
Scheduled for: Session: D
Description:
How well do your students speak in the target language? How do you know? How often do you assess
their speaking? How do they improve in their speaking on a daily basis? Learn about formative
assessment. Learn how you can assess your whole class in short three to five minute speaking assessments
which include feedback to the students. Through formative assessment, your students can be assessed,
diagnosed, given formative feedback, given time to improve, and feel successful in their speaking. They
get excited about speaking in class while they improve. Learn five new techniques!
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Harry Grover Tuttle, Ed.D, Onondaga Community College
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Several Languages
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Assessment
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Inspiration Factor (The)
Scheduled for: Session: A
Description:
Do you ever feel like you cannot figure out how to motivate your teenage language learners? Are you
frustrated because the strategies you have been using aren't getting them as excited as you had hoped?
Then this is the workshop for you! As foreign language educators we struggle to acquire the best possible
techniques to excite our students. Through this workshop we will exchange ideas on how to inspire our
learners through our own behaviors and practices that will energize your students while still allowing you
to barrel through your curriculum. Meaningful strategies including music, videos, games, virtual trips,
facebooking, texting and much more will be explored. Participants will leave with hands-on examples to
use in their classrooms!
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Fran L. Malkin, SUNY Old Westbury
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English and Spanish
Examples in:
English and Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Classroom
Participants will be working in small groups.
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Integrating FLES With Other Disciplines, Part I
Scheduled for: Session: A
Description:
Given that getting students to think across subjects engages metacognitive thinking skills, LOTE classes
should serve as a vehicle for continued learning rather than being an end in and of themselves. Learn the
different structures for FLES units so that students use the TL in the service of learning science, history,
math or language arts. This will broaden their exposure to the content across subject areas and aid in the
retention of both target language and other discipline content.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Victoria Gilbert, Saint David's School
Intended Audience(s):
Elementary
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
FLES
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Yes
Classroom
The table set up will allow participants to work on their own
units (particularly in Part 2 and allow me to circulate and
conference with each participant as needed during work time).
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Integrating FLES With Other Disciplines, Part II
Scheduled for: Session: B
Description:
In part II of this workshop on integrating other disciplines with FLES, participants will select one area of
co-curricular interest to develop their own unit to bring back for immediate implementation. Participants
can leverage 20 years of the presenter's knowledge teaching K-8 across multiple subjects to help them
plan a unit that works to link their FLES goals to other teachers' goals. In this way, they can maximize
students' learning efficiently. Participants should be familiar with their colleagues' teaching goals before
attending this workshop.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Victoria Gilbert, Saint David's School
Intended Audience(s):
Elementary
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Fles
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Yes
The table set up will allow participants to work on their own
units (particularly in Part 2 and allow me to circulate and
conference with each participant as needed during work time.
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Interactive Soap Opera for Spanish Students
Scheduled for: Session: C
Description:
Many educators recommend the use of video for language learners, and series, such as Destinos or Sol y
viento, have been filmed for students of Spanish. This workshop presents a new, online, interactive soap
opera, Mi vida loca, offered by the BBC and used in my beginning Spanish classes at Utica College for
the past two years. Data will be presented which shows the effectiveness (or not) of the series in the
beginning semesters of college Spanish.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Juan Thomas, Ph.D., Utica College
Intended Audience(s):
High School
Post-Secondary
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Spanish
Applicable to:
Spanish
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Interactive Strategies and Integrated Activities
Scheduled for: Session: E
Description:
This workshop will offer a variety of strategies and techniques, as well as assessments, that engage the
language learner in acquiring and utilizing the target language in context. Participants will be provided
with lesson plan templates, cooperative learning strategies, digital storytelling techniques, and websites,
as well as assessments that integrate speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural understanding.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Vickie A. Mike, Ed.D., Horseheads SD, retired
Intended Audience(s):
High School
Post-Secondary
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Theater
Yes
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Italiano: 150 Anni dall'Unificazione
Scheduled for: Session: D
Description:
2011 marks Italy's 150th anniversary of unification. In this workshop I will share information I have
learned about Italy's long road to become a nation and how one of my ancestors rode with Garibaldi. The
information will be of use for your Italian classroom, no matter what level you teach. Come and learn
about my experiences in Italy and at the NYSAFLT Summer Institute.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Lisa Serafini-Alonzi, Troy CSD
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School
Language(s) spoken:
English and Italian
Examples in:
English and Italian
Applicable to:
Italian
Keyword:
Culture
Host:
Rosanne Perla, East Syracuse Minoa
AV requested:
LCD projector:
Yes
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
I am trying to get an LCD
projector from donorschoose.org
Room Set-up requested:
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Latin Checkpoint B Exam, a First Attempt
Scheduled for: Session: C
Description:
In this workshop the presenter will discuss how programs throughout the state produced and administered
replacement exams for Checkpoint B. Wi will also discuss lessons learned and changes or adjustments
anticipated for the coming year. Input from programs across the state will be solicited and audience
participation encouraged.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Thomas Hayes, Ward Melville Sr. HS
Intended Audience(s):
High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
English and Latin
Applicable to:
Latin
Keyword:
Assessment
Host:
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Learning Centers: Lightships for LOTE
Learners
Scheduled for: Session: F
Description:
Set sail with us and discover innovative ways to meet the needs of all learners in your classroom!
Empower your students to navigate the curriculum through the use of standards-based learning centers. In
this workshop participants will examine a variety of tried instructional strategies to improve vocabulary
building and writing skills in the target language. Experience the use of centers that promote student
responsibility and individualized learning in a fun and rewarding learning environment. Participants will
receive a packet of instructional materials. Ideas and examples are relevant for levels K-12.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Elizabeth Slocum,
Nancy Stauber, Pavilion CSD
Intended Audience(s):
Elementary JH/Middle High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
French and Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Diversity/Learner Variables
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Classroom
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Looking at France through Its Northern Province
Scheduled for: Session: B
Description:
This presentation gives an overview of Normandy both as a French region and as a microcosm of France
as a nation, including geography, history, population, culture, language, literature, architecture, and
gastronomy. Notable places (Mont Saint-Michel, Rou en, Bayeux, Honfleur, Deauville, Le Havre, D-Day
Beaches), figures (Rollo, William the Conqueror, Joan of Arc), authors (Racine, Flaubert, Maupassant,
Leblanc), artists (Boudin, Monet), and cinema (Bourvil, Marais) and fashion (Chanel, Dior) icons are int
roduced both as interdisciplinary landmarks of Normandy and as treasures of the French national heritage.
They are presented in the context of possible applications for teaching French language, literature, and
culture.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Elvira Sanatullova-Allison, Ph.D., SUNY Potsdam
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English and French
Examples in:
English and French
Applicable to:
French
Keyword:
Culture
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
also a screen
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Maximizing the Use of the Target Language
Scheduled for: Session: D
Description:
Language teaching presents the unique challenge of teaching the content through the target language
(TL). As teachers, we should be working towards an appropriate, consistent, and balanced use of the TL
at all times. How do we overcome some students inhibitions, indifference or even outright hostility? How
much TL is to be used? The presentation will address key issues including the importance of getting into
good habits (i.e. setting the TL routine), differentiating and assessing the use of the TL in order to
improve students performance. This workshop will provide examples of successful techniques and
activities that aim to maximize the performance of all students in the TL.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Fabien L. Riviere, Goshen CSD
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Several Languages
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Classroom
Classroom layout will facilitate discussions and conversations
as well as activities during the workshop session, in particular
as handouts and materials will be passed out for participants to
use.
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
New AP Latin Course (2013) (The)
Scheduled for: Session: F
Description:
This workshop will give members the Curriculum Framework, explain all the facets of the new course,
and demystify the exam format. Time will be spent on an overview of the readings from both Caesar and
the new Vergil sections.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Jill Crooker, College Board
Intended Audience(s):
High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Latin
Applicable to:
Latin
Keyword:
Assessment
Host:
David R. Pellegrino, Pittsford Mendon HS
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Parents as Language Partners
Scheduled for: Session: B
Description:
This workshop sponsored by NYSAFLT Committee Parents as Language Partners offers an opportunity
to explore ways to build strong teacher-parent partnerships as well as strategies to ensure a direct
connection between the foreign language learning in school and back home. Participants will value the
importance that parents involvement can have in foreign language learning and instruction. Discussions
and activities will help develop and make teacher-parent partnerships as effective and positive of an
experience as possible.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Fabien L. Riviere, Goshen CSD
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
English and French
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Advocacy
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Classroom
Classroom layout will facilitate discussions and conversations
as well as activities during the workshop session, in particular
as handouts and materials will be passed out for participants to
use.
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Proven Successful Homework and Reading
Strategies
Scheduled for: Session: C
Description:
Do all your students do their homework? Study vocab? Actively read? Participants will learn how to use
differentiated instruction to encourage students to complete homework and better yet on time! Experience
some hands-on techniques to encourage better reading of foreign language texts. All participants will
walk away with great ideas in English and German that they can immediately put to use in their
classrooms!
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Peggy Lucero, Kenmore East HS
Intended Audience(s):
High School
Language(s) spoken:
English and German
Examples in:
English and German
Applicable to:
Any language, German
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Pumpin' da Prince
Scheduled for: Session: A
Description:
Have you been teaching Le Petit Prince as long as I have and need some new ideas? Have you never
taught it before or have you given up teaching it? This presentation will pump up your Petit Prince and
make him "GRAND"! Participants in this workshop will discuss worthwhile exercises, projects, current
songs and websites related to the book or its themes. If time remains in the workshop we will discuss
other contemporary French songs and how they may connect to topics covered in your classes. A small
packet of material will be distributed to participants.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Jeff Brown, Averill Park HS
Intended Audience(s):
High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
English and French
Applicable to:
French
Keyword:
Culture
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Scaffolding the Interpretive Mode
Scheduled for: Session: D
Description:
ACTFL Standard 1.2, the Interpretive Mode of Communication, asks us to facilitate our language
learners' comprehension of written and oral texts. To promote the development of critical language and
cultural understandings, it is essential that we scaffold students interactions with text through activities
that move them from surface level comprehension to meaningful interpretation. This workshop will
present a range of strategies that can be adopted and adapted for interpretive communication in the
secondary language classroom.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Joanne E. O'Toole, Ph.D., SUNY Oswego
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
English and Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Strategies for Saving Latin Programs
Scheduled for: Session: E
Description:
This workshop will focus on devising strategies and tactics to respond to the budget cuts that have
threatened Latin programs in NY and across the US. Embedded in the talk will be an examination of what
assessment means in the context of the learning goals we establish for our students, and how we can
leverage that assessment into strengthening Latin programs.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Michael Arnush,
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Latin
Applicable to:
Latin
Keyword:
Issues in the Profession
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Successful Strategies for Checkpoint C
Scheduled for: Session: B
Description:
Do you need new ideas for your upper level classes? The four presenters will share successsful strategies
for upper levels that can be adapted to any language. Come and join the group and get some fresh ideas,
and if you like share one of your own. Participants will receive handouts.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Ida C. Wilder, Greece Athena HS
Nancy Barnett, West Irondequoit HS
Aisa Cehajc-Roth, Fairport HS
Alla Shustorovich, Pittsford-Sutherland HS
Intended Audience(s):
High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Spanish, French, Italian, German
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
Ida Giampietro Wilder, Greece Athena HS
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Post-Secondary
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Teaching Foreign Languages through Art
Scheduled for: Session: A
Description:
Using images of artwork by masters (paintings, pieces of sculpture as well as architecture facilitates
language learning). In this workshop participants will be able to follow the different steps that lead to
language acquisition for beginners through the observation of art images. This learning environment
inspires students to acquire vocabulary and grammar concepts while also becoming familiar with the
visual arts. In addition, the approach to teaching promotes collaboration in the study of the language as
much as individual growth, and a lot of fun! Interactive drills, handouts, technology-based projects,
student presentations, and other teaching strategies and tools will be shared.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Susana Epstein, The Collegiate School
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Curriculum
Host:
AV requested:
LCD projector:
Yes
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Do I understand clearly that a
white screen will be provided + the projector to show material
from my laptop? Also, is there any soudn system to play videopresentations or I have to bring my own speakers as well?
Room Set-up requested:
Theater
requested Classroom, but added that she is comfortable in either
set-up
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Teaching in the Target Language: Issues and
Answers
Scheduled for: Session: E
Description:
ACTFL has recently prioritized the increase of classroom L2 use, and in particular, teaching in the target
language to the maximum possible extent. However, even the most capable and willing practioners may
not feel supported by peers, students, parents and or administrators in their endeavor to adhere to
proficiency-oriented teaching practices. This panel presentation offers guidance from methodologists and
administrators that will help those who attend blaze a trail from research and standards to policy and
practice. Following presentations from the panelists, there will be time allotted for Q&A.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Mark K. Warford, Ph.D., Buffalo State College
Robert Ponterio, Ph.D., SUNY Cortland
Dawn Santiago-Marullo, Ed.D., Victor School District
William White, Ed.D.,
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
French and Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Issues in the Profession
Host:
Joanne O'Toole, SUNY-Oswego
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Teaching Vocabulary Using Recreational
Linguistics
Exhibitor
Soleil Publishing
Scheduled for: Session: C
Description:
Recreational linguistics is the science that embraces all types of word games from acrostics to anagrams,
from acronyms to crossword puzzles, from riddles and rebuses to tongue twisters. The presenter will use
recreational linguistics and a thematic approach to teach/expand basic vocabulary. The purpose is to
amuse and instruct as well as motivate students in the acquisition of new vocabulary and idioms. A
practical session. Audience participation. Hand-outs.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Anthony Mollica, Brock University
Intended Audience(s):
Elementary JH/Middle High School
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
French, Italian, Spanish
Applicable to:
French, Italian, Spanish
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Ten Languages at Once and Accent-Free for Life
Exhibitor
GiftedSpeech/Accent-Free-For-Life
Scheduled for: Session: D
Description:
A novel concept, first time at NYSAFLT. Kids can become accent-free-for-life in all of the worlds most
commonly spoken languages. A new patent-pending method teaches the one aspect kids learn seamlessly
and adults always struggle with pronunciation. Across multiple-languages, all at once. Come see how it is
done!
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Gadi Benmark,
Intended Audience(s):
Elementary
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Several Languages
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
Deborah Carlson, Annual Conference Chair
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Theater
Yes
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
They're Listening, But What Do They Hear?
Scheduled for: Session: F
Description:
As teachers take on the additional role of creating their own exams to assess checkpoint A and possibly
checkpoint B achievement, they face the challenge of crafting appropriate materials for testing the four
skills. Listening materials may be the most difficult to design. Workshop will focus on assisting and
inspiring teachers in the design of appropriate listening tasks for practice and assessment purposes,
especially in view of the disappearance of the proficiency and, increasingly, Regents Exams - examples in
French, open to all languages. Participants will have the opportunity to use materials provided by
presenters in order to practice crafting their own listening prompts and will have time to share their ideas.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Naomi Graham, Laurens CSD
Carol Dean, SUNY College at Oneonta
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School
Language(s) spoken:
English and French
Examples in:
French
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Assessment
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Classroom
Participants will work in small groups to craft their own
assessments. They will need the table space to examine
materials provided and to use for writing on
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
TPR Storytelling Series- 2 of 5: TPR Storytelling:
Introduction to the 3 Steps.
Scheduled for: Session: B
Description:
This workshop introduces you to the philosophy of Comprehensible Input language teaching, and how
TPR Storytelling, the most recognized of CI techniques, brings this philosophy to the classroom. Best of
all, it will all fit into an existing language program.You will be trained in how to create TPRS stories via 3
easy steps as seen in the TPR Storytelling demonstration, and how to use the stories to create a classroom
where students focus on meaning and communication. Furthermore, you will learn how to provide
interesting, repetitive comprehensible input. Join us to discover how to make TPRS a part of your own
Comprehensible Input language program.
These techniques are useful for foreign language teachers as well as ESL and
EFL teachers
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Lizette Liebold, Bethlehem Central HS
Teri Wiechart, Ohio Foreign Language Association
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School Post-Secondary
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
French, Other
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
Teri Wiechart, Albany Language Learning
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
TPR Storytelling Series- 3 of 5: Circling
Scheduled for: Session: C
Description:
Circling is a repetitive and engaging questioning technique used to deliver comprehensible input to
emphasize a vocabulary item or structure element during any lesson in any classroom. After attending
this session, you will be able to start using this effective skill in your classroom on Monday. Using
circling, a teacher’s goal is to repeat a structure or vocabulary item in such a way that students are
focusing on the content of the question rather than its structure. They hear the item over and over so that it
will simply “sound right” to them. In turn, the students acquire the item and eventually are able to use it
without thinking. It is especially effective when introducing new material.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Lizette Liebold, Bethlehem Central HS
Teri Wiechart, Ohio Foreign Language Association
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School Post-Secondary
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
French and Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
Teri Wiechart, retired NYS WLOTE teacher
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
TPR Storytelling Series-4 of 5: The Power of
Personalization
Scheduled for: Session: D
Description:
High interest is the key to engaging students, and what is more interesting to them than themselves?
Share the joy of language with your students by making it about them. Experience the power of
personalization with comprehensible input--language they understand. Participants in this workshop will
learn how to bring joy to the classroom, both for students and teacher, using a variety of techniques that
are student-centered and results-driven. In this workshop, we will discuss how personalization can help
with classroom management, give examples, and demonstrate how personalization can be used on day
one of a LOTE class as well as in teaching an advanced grammar lesson. Personalization is a skill that can
be applied to any target language classroom.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Lizette Liebold, Bethlehem Central HS
Rochelle Barry, Retired NYS WLOTE Teacher
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School Post-Secondary
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
French and Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
Rochelle Barry, Ohio Foreign Language Association
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
TPR Storytelling Series-5 of 5, Part I
Scheduled for: Session: E
Description:
You’ve seen it in action, now give it a try. In a small group, supportive, and safe setting, give the skills
you saw demonstrated and explained a try. Learn to ask a circle of questions and practice other skills
associated with TPR Storytelling. Have you already tried it in your classroom? Take this opportunity to
refine your skills in a safe environment with certified TPRS teachers and coaches. Leave the session with
added experience and confidence to take back to your classroom. Do you have questions? This is the
place to get the answers about this tried and Yes language acquisition method from experienced TPRS
teachers, coaches and presenters.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Lizette Liebold, Bethlehem Central HS
Rochelle Barry,
Teri Wiechart,
Waltz Terry,
Liebold Lizette,
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School Post-Secondary
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Several Languages
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
TPR Storytelling Series-5 of 5, Part II
Scheduled for: Session: F
Description:
In this double session workshop, participants will have ample time to practice Circling, Personalization
and other skills associated with TPR Storytelling in a small group, supportive, and safe setting. Received
constructive feedback from certified TPRS teachers and coaches. Leave the session with added experience
and confidence to take back to your classroom. Do you have questions? This is the place to get the
answers about this tried and Yes language acquisition method from experienced TPRS teachers, coaches
and presenters. This is 5.2 in a 5 session series.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Lizette Liebold, Bethlehem Central HS
Rochelle Barry,
Terry Waltz,
Teri Wiechart,
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School Post-Secondary
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Several Languages
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
TPRS series 1 of 5: TPR Storytelling Demo
Scheduled for: Session: A
Description:
This session offers attendees the opportunity to learn an uncommon language through Comprehensible
Input. TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) is a highly customizable method of
language instruction forcusing on helping learners acquire the structure of a language through
comprehensible input. It's more than just wacky stories! Taking this language class with a National-level
TPRS demonstrator, attendees will experience how meaning can be established and language kept
comprehensible even to absolute beginners hearing an unknown language for the very first time.
Attendees will also experience appropriate pacing and feel the power of “circling” or patterned
questioning in aiding acquisition.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Lizette Liebold, Bethlehem Central HS
Terry Waltz, Ph.D.,
Intended Audience(s):
JH/Middle High School Post-Secondary
Language(s) spoken:
English
Examples in:
Chinese, Other
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
Terry Waltz, Ohio Foreign Language Association
AV requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Room Set-up requested:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Vamos a Guatemala!
Scheduled for: Session: B
Description:
Come visit Guatemala! See the sights and hear the sounds from a two week visit to the Western
Highlands of Guatemala in July 2010. This presenter was based in San Lucas Tolimn, on the shores of
Lake Atitlan and then went on to spend a few days in lovely Antigua, Guatemala before a quick visit to
the Mayan pyramids of Tikal, a UNESCO World Heritage site. If you have never been to Guatemala, or
are nostalgic for another glimpse of this beautiful country, please join us for a virtual visit. Aqui se habla
espaol, y kakchikel, y kich, y ms
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Barbara Allen, Vernon Verona Sherrill MS
Intended Audience(s):
All Levels
Language(s) spoken:
Spanish
Examples in:
English and Spanish
Applicable to:
Spanish
Keyword:
Culture
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
Virtual Immersion: A Fresh Approach to Culture
Scheduled for: Session: D
Description:
Do you want to spice up your culture lessons and engage your students in active learning? Create a virtual
immersion experience in your classroom! In this workshop you will learn how to use internet resources
and SmartBoard technology to design exciting lessons. The presenter will share proven ideas, tips, and
materials ready to use in the classroom.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Anahi Walton-Schafer, Northport HS
Intended Audience(s):
Elementary JH/Middle High School
Language(s) spoken:
English and Spanish
Examples in:
English and Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Culture
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.
What is Corpus Linguistics And HowCan I Use
It?
Scheduled for: Session: D
Description:
What is new out there that could be used in a Foreign Language Classroom? The presenter introduces
Corpus Linguistics and Concordancing, a cutting-edge, computer based methodology used in (foreign)
language research and teaching. She reports on the results of a project involving the development of
pedagogical materials with this technique in a Spanish course. The presenter includes a demonstration of a
software program (a Concordancer) and provides samples of these materials, as well as an explanation on
how each person can create their own corpora to make and tailor exercises to his/her own classroom.
Organizer/Presenter(s):
Patricia Martínez de la Vega Mansilla, SUNY Cortland
Intended Audience(s):
High School/
Post-Secondary
Language(s) spoken:
English and Spanish
Examples in:
English and Spanish
Applicable to:
Any language
Keyword:
Methods/Techniques
Host:
AV requested:
Room Set-up requested:
LCD projector:
TV/DVD
Screen
Notes:
Yes
Theater
Sessions A, B, C and D are Saturday.
Sessions E and F are Sunday morning.
All exhibitor sessions are scheduled A, B and C to accommodate exhibitors’
booth schedules.