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16 TEACHER TRAVELTip: INVOLVE PARENTS IN THE EXCITEMENT OF STUDENT TRAVEL “I hold monthly meetings with my travelers and their parents to cover topics including spending money, safety and how to avoid having pockets picked, hotel and travel rules, packing, meals, regional souvenirs, etc.” says Parthena Draggett, Spanish and French teacher at Jackson High School in Massillon, OH. The meetings also give parents and students the chance to ask questions that they may have as firsttime travelers abroad, she says, Sherri Westra, Chinese teacher in Coon Rapids, MN, suggests creating a parent phone tree before leaving. “I set up two main contacts,” she says. “Whenever I have a chance to get on the Internet, I will e-mail these two parents with updates. The main contacts will forward them onto the rest of the parents.” This system can also be used with the telephone for emergency phone calls, she notes. “Determine ahead of time how the group will communicate back home (blog, phone, e-mail, etc.)” advises Jeanette Szretter, Spanish teacher at The Rivers School in Natick, MA. “Centralize the communication so that as much language immersion as possible can occur. The goal is not to have Susie or Johnnie calling home every Do you have a teacher travel tip to share? Send it to scutshall@actfl.org with “The Savvy Traveler Teacher Travel Tip” in the subject line. Foreign Language Annals SeekS New editor The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) seeks an Editor for Foreign Language Annals, the association’s highly respected, peer-reviewed quarterly scholarly journal. The desired start date for the Editor’s term is July 1, 2013, following publication of the Summer 2013 issue. The journal is dedicated to expanding the awareness and understanding among language education professionals of current research, pedagogy and challenges facing the profession. It is mailed in March, June, September and December to more than 12,000 ACTFL members and an additional 1,000 institutional subscribers. More information about the journal can be found in the Publications area at www.actfl.org. The Editor brings a solid knowledge of contemporary trends in language education day. The minor discomforts, challenges, and uncertainties are part of the experience.” “Parents love to live the trip through their child’s eyes, so we journal and post pictures for families and friends at home,” says Draggett. “I take iPads for writing and taking videos, then we post them when I get to the hotel or from a restaurant with free WiFi.” She also plans a post-trip party for parents and students, usually at the home of a student, where they share memories and pictures and “relive the adventure.” The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages and of new developments in technology and pedagogical practice. The Editor actively solicits submissions that reflect the varied needs and interests of language professionals at all levels of all languages, and reviews submissions for publication suitability. The successful applicant is a senior scholar in the field of language education with proven capabilities, high standards in research, writing and publication, and editorial experience, including familiarity with the electronic-text-to-printed-page process. For Foreign Language Annals, this process is accomplished through the use of the Scholar One electronic system, for which those unfamiliar with the system can be easily trained. The Editor is served by a Managing Editor who corresponds with submitting authors, schedules volunteer reviewers, com- municates suggested revisions to authors, and edits all contents of the journal. Additionally, the Editor is assisted by an Editorial Board comprised of professionals in the field who are recommended by the Editor and appointed by the ACTFL Board of Directors. This position offers a modest annual honorarium. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a letter documenting their qualifications and vision for the journal no later than March 15, 2013. The review of candidate applications will begin after that date and the position will remain open until filled. Applications should be mailed to: Editor Search Committee, ACTFL, 1001 N. Fairfax St., Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314. Send e-mail with attachments to: headquarters@ actfl.org. The Language Educator n February 2013
Spotlight on E.E. Waddell Language Academy When E. E. Waddell Language Academy in Charlotte, NC, received the 2012 ACTFL Melba D. Woodruff Award for Exemplary Elementary Foreign Language Education, the awards committee quoted one nominator who said, “I cannot think of a better way to prepare our students for the global experience which is more and more recognized to be their future.” Waddell is a public magnet school offering students the opportunity to become proficient and literate in Chinese, German, French, or Japanese through its language immersion program. The academy provides instruction to 1,300 students in grades K–8. In grades K–5, all content area instruction is in the target language. At the middle school level, students can begin a third language with Spanish added as an option. Students have the opportunity to continue their immersion experience at South Mecklenburg High School. In 2008, Waddell collaborated with the University of North Carolina-Charlotte to develop a series of advanced language options so students can have a true K–16 experience. Students at Waddell have the opportunity to use their language skills in an authentic setting when taking part in an international exchange. Waddell has developed a strong network of effective relationships with schools and universities in Germany, France, and Japan with international organizations and businesses that support their programs. Ynez Olshausen, Principal of E.E. Waddell Language Academy, accepted the award at the 2012 ACTFL Annual Convention on behalf of the staff and students at the school, saying: “Every year our language immersion magnet school grows, as more families become aware of the importance of world language proficiency in our global economy. In six languages of instruction, we are ensuring that every one of our students is globally competitive and well-prepared for college and career. We are confident that our students will be equipped for their global future with strong academic skills, advanced proficiency in a second language, and the ability to thrive in a diverse and multicultural society.” 25% tuition reduction for ACTFL members Photos: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR L<strong>AN</strong>GUAGE EDUCATORS “I’m so glad I heard about this program. I loved how the program was geared specifically to world language teachers. Everything we discussed and shared was relevant and applicable to our own students. As a result of this class, I started an e-pal collaboration with teachers from Southern France, and created my own website to use with my students. No matter what personal level of technology you begin the class with (novice, intermediate or advanced), the class will take you to the next level.” – Larissa Arist With the success of the initial course offerings, all four courses are being offered in the Spring Semester, which began on Feb. 4, 2013. Consider enrolling in one or more of these courses this Fall! • Foundations of Technology in Teaching and Learning • Teaching Information and Media Literacies in the Digital World • Web-Based Teaching and Learning: Design and Pedagogy • Using Technology for Instructional Improvement: Research, Data and Best Practices “My praise of the program’s value is truly heartfelt. I appreciated how much these courses were targeted specifically to world language teachers . . . I particularly liked how the program has brought me new awareness about media and information literacies and broadened my perspectives in so many ways. The courses helped me navigate the many wonderful resources out there that I can use to benefit my students, and I am now better able to use them in the classroom.” – Stephanie Heid For more information, visit www.umuc.edu/actfl or contact the UMUC Corporate Learning Solutions office at 855-CLS-5300 or cls@umuc.edu. The Language Educator n February 2013 17
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