Technology is providing a number of tools to fuel our creative energy. Most of these tools can be used for presenting ideas and concepts using the target language. What kinds of projects can students complete that demonstrate their communicative competence? Focusing on the presentational mode of communication, this workshop explores a variety of presentational options available through technology. Audio podcasts, digital stories, posters, brochures, comics, essays, advertisements, reports and video projects - all are options for students to produce presentations. We will introduce free and inexpensive tools your students can use to create effective productions and demonstrate their presentational competence in the target language. Bring a theme or task you might ask your students to address in creating a multimedia presentation. We will brainstorm together project options that take advantage of various creative tools. Presenters: Alyssa Bonnac, Marlene Johnshoy and Dan Soneson. Additional Information
This workshop is appropriate for foreign language and ESL teachers at all levels. • Cost: $30 • *Location: There are two options: Face-to-face: Workshop will be held in room 35 in Jones Hall located at 27 Pleasant Street S.E. Hourly parking ($3/hour) is available nearby in the Church St. Garage. Virtual/synchronous: Limited spaces are available for teachers to participate using their computer at the same time as the face-to-face option. See details required for virtual participation. • Registration is online only and requires a credit card. The registration fee is non-refundable. These professional development opportunities are sponsored by the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) at the University of Minnesota in collaboration with Concordia Language Villages, Minnesota Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, and the Minnesota Department of Education.
