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DAILY PROGRAm SuNDAy, November 18, 2012<br />
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.<br />
Pennsylvania C<strong>on</strong>venti<strong>on</strong> Center, Room 124<br />
703 motivati<strong>on</strong> and Learning<br />
Strategies in CFL Students<br />
<strong>The</strong>se papers investigate issues related to student<br />
motivati<strong>on</strong> in learning Chinese <strong>The</strong> presentati<strong>on</strong>s will<br />
discuss how motivati<strong>on</strong> is affected by experiences with<br />
an <strong>on</strong>line learning community, teacher support, and<br />
other learning experiences: CFL Students’ Motivati<strong>on</strong><br />
and Experience <strong>of</strong> a Technology Project (Cai and Zhu)<br />
and Motivati<strong>on</strong> in CFL: <strong>The</strong> Variance from Learning<br />
Experience (Cheng and Zhang)<br />
Presenter(s): Shengr<strong>on</strong>g Cai (Chair), Wright State<br />
University; Wei Zhu, University <strong>of</strong> South Florida<br />
sp<strong>on</strong>sor(s): CLTA<br />
strand: Research<br />
applicable level(s): All<br />
language <strong>of</strong> Presentati<strong>on</strong>: Chinese<br />
applicable language(s): Chinese<br />
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.<br />
Pennsylvania C<strong>on</strong>venti<strong>on</strong> Center, Room 125<br />
704 <strong>The</strong> use <strong>of</strong> video in <strong>Teaching</strong> and<br />
Learning Chinese<br />
<strong>The</strong>se papers investigate several ways in which video<br />
and YouTube materials can be used to improve Chinese<br />
language learning, through viewing and analyzing<br />
these materials, and through student producti<strong>on</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> video skits as a tool to both practice and exhibit<br />
language pr<strong>of</strong>iciency Task-Based Video Materials Used<br />
in Chinese <strong>Teaching</strong> (Liang); Using YouTube for Task-<br />
Based Activities in Advanced Chinese Classes (Wang);<br />
Assessing Student Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency Through the Use <strong>of</strong> Video<br />
Skit Projects (Kang and Speidel)<br />
Presenter(s): Wol A Kang (Chair) and Kirsten Speidel,<br />
Swarthmore College; Ninghui Liang, Yale University;<br />
Dan Wang, Duke University<br />
sp<strong>on</strong>sor(s): CLTA<br />
strand: Technology<br />
applicable level(s): All<br />
language <strong>of</strong> Presentati<strong>on</strong>: Chinese<br />
applicable language(s): Chinese<br />
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.<br />
Pennsylvania C<strong>on</strong>venti<strong>on</strong> Center, Room 126 A<br />
705 <strong>The</strong> Latest in Technology/websites<br />
for French Teachers<br />
This sessi<strong>on</strong> highlights web resources and technologies<br />
that enrich the teaching <strong>of</strong> French An assortment <strong>of</strong><br />
2 0 technology tools that energize teaching and c<strong>on</strong>nect<br />
with students are dem<strong>on</strong>strated A variety <strong>of</strong> websites<br />
that provide a substantial amount <strong>of</strong> authentic materials<br />
that address the six themes <strong>of</strong> language learning<br />
are featured<br />
Presenter(s): Edward Weiss, Haverford Township<br />
School District<br />
sp<strong>on</strong>sor(s): PSMLA<br />
strand: Technology<br />
applicable level(s): Pre-K–Grade 12<br />
language <strong>of</strong> Presentati<strong>on</strong>: French<br />
applicable language(s): French<br />
F r o m A C T F L<br />
<strong>The</strong> Ideal Guide for New Teachers!<br />
<strong>The</strong> Keys To <strong>The</strong><br />
Classroom<br />
A basic manual to help new<br />
language teachers find their way<br />
Written by experienced language educator Paula<br />
Patrick, this 96-page book <strong>of</strong>fers detailed guidelines<br />
to help new classroom teachers gain c<strong>on</strong>fidence<br />
and directi<strong>on</strong> as they begin their teaching<br />
careers. In additi<strong>on</strong> to step-by-step strategies for<br />
everything from classroom organizati<strong>on</strong> to navigating<br />
Back-to-school Night, the book includes<br />
sample less<strong>on</strong> plans, templates for student and<br />
parent letters … even advice <strong>on</strong> dealing with the<br />
inevitable difficult moments every teacher faces!<br />
visit tHe exHibit HAll<br />
<strong>The</strong> ACTFL world Languages Expo is located in Exhibit halls D & E <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Pennsylvania C<strong>on</strong>venti<strong>on</strong> Center. <strong>The</strong> Expo is open Friday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.;<br />
Saturday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; and Sunday 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Come<br />
visit our more than 250 exhibitors <strong>of</strong>fering informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> the latest educati<strong>on</strong><br />
products, services and technologies for language educati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
<strong>The</strong> ACTFL Guide For ProFessi<strong>on</strong>AL LAnGuAGe eduCATors<br />
THE KEys<br />
to the Classroom<br />
A basic manual<br />
to help new language teachers<br />
find their way<br />
by Paula Patrick<br />
Excellent reference guide for methods students!<br />
Great gift idea! • Perfect manual for new faculty members!<br />
look for it in the<br />
aCTFl <strong>on</strong>line<br />
store at www.<br />
actfl.org/store.<br />
See the website for<br />
special bulk quantity<br />
pricing!<br />
member Price:<br />
$22.95<br />
N<strong>on</strong>-member Price:<br />
$26.95<br />
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SuNDAY November 18, 2012