PROGRAM GUIDE - American Council on The Teaching of Foreign ...

Welcome to the 2012 ACTFL Annual Convention and World
Languages Expo in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, where history will
surround you! Here you stand alongside more than 7,000 colleagues
from across the country and all around the world Take advantage of
this golden opportunity to find inspiration to enhance your students’
classroom experience and network with other language educators
With more than 600 educational sessions, workshops, meetings, and
special events awaiting you, ACTFL 2012 allows you the chance to
learn about effective new programs and practices while interacting
with colleagues in the language profession worldwide
Please note that the majority of the sessions, events, and exhibits
will be held in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, with some
meetings and special events being hosted in the Philadelphia
Marriott Downtown The location for all sessions and events
in this Program Guide are listed: building, room—be sure to
check both of these before heading to the events. Floor plans of
the Convention Center and Philadelphia Marriott Downtown can be
found on pages 21-26 of this booklet
rEgiSTrATioN HourS
Registration is located in the Broad Street Atrium of the
Pennsylvania Convention Center If you pre-registered and have no
problems with your registration, you may scan the unique barcode
that is on your e-mail confirmation at a self-registration kiosk and
pick up your badge and convention bag
Thursday, November 15 .................. 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday, November 16 ..................... 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 17 .................. 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 18 ................... 7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Hours
GENERAL INFORmATION
ExHiBiTor WorkSHoPS
Exhibitor Workshops are located in Exhibit Halls D & E on Friday,
November 16 and Saturday, November 17 These workshops are
highlighted in the Daily Program and their session numbers start
with “E”
NAmE BAdgES
Each attendee must wear the official ACTFL name badge at all times
Security personnel will be checking badges at the general Philadelphia session,
exhibit hall entrance and meeting areas This allows you to enter all
sessions, exhibits, and non-ticketed events Ticketed events require
an admission ticket for entrance along with your convention badge
Anyone attending a ticketed event MUST also be registered for the
convention and have a convention name badge For your safety, it is
recommended that you do not wear your badge when visiting local
attractions However, be sure to bring your badge with you around
the city for discounts at participating restaurants and attractions
CErTiFiCATES oF ATTENdANCE
Attendees will be able to print out their personalized Certificate of
Attendance at the kiosk located at Registration in the Broad Street
Atrium of the Pennsylvania Convention Center
mEETiNg room LoCATioNS
Meeting rooms in the Pennsylvania Convention Center are located
on Level 1 The Opening General Session will be held in Terrace
Ballroom 2-4 in the Pennsylvania Convention Center Meeting rooms
in the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown are located on Levels 3, 4 &
5 Floor plans are on pages 21-26 of this guide
The ACTFL World Languages Expo is located in Exhibit Halls D & E on Level 2 of the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Friday, November 16 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Special Dedicated Exhibit Times: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Saturday, November 17 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Special Dedicated Exhibit Times: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 18 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Special Dedicated Exhibit Time: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
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Read more about the World Languages Expo beginning on page 161.