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11:15am PST

G01 Transforming Language Classrooms with GenAI: Creating Immersive, Student-Centric Experiences for Lasting Engagement
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Courtyard 2
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This presentation focuses on the role of GenAI in boosting student motivation in the language classroom. We will show how GenAI produces personalized and engaging interactive activities that easily fit into lessons and adjust to diverse needs, turning classrooms into dynamic and motivating learning spaces.
Presenters
MA

Mustafa Abid

Defense language Institute, DLI
DA

Dima Almoamin

Defense Language Institute
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Courtyard 2
  Interest Session

11:15am PST

G02 What’s Trending in Language Learning?: Table Visits with the California Teachers of the Year (Part 1)
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Brickstones
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What's trending in language learning for California’s ACTFL Teachers of the Year and SWCOLT Finalists? Come participate in an interactive session where the TOYs will discuss topics of personal interest related to language learning with small groups, giving you the opportunity to visit several stations during the session. Leave with new ideas for instruction, advocacy, and professional engagement.
Presenters
avatar for Cecile Nedellec

Cecile Nedellec

Coordinator, SAILN
avatar for Ying Jin

Ying Jin

Teacher, Cupertino High School
CL
avatar for Iman Hashem

Iman Hashem

Director, Loyola Marymount World Language Project
Iman Arabi-Katbi Hashem, MADirector, Loyola Marymount World Language Project (LMWLP)Director, Southern CA Arabic Teacher Council (SCATC)Arabic Language Instructor, CSULBIndependent ConsultantIman Arabi-Katbi Hashem is the 2019 California World Language Teacher of the Year and the... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Brickstones
  Interest Session

11:15am PST

G05 Can Chocolate Change the World?
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Shutters East 2
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EXHIBITOR SESSION: Globally competent learners know that the power of sharing a meal is a equalizing experience. Indulge in the flavors of the Americas while exploring the transformative impact of fair trade practices in the chocolate industry. This interactive session delves into the journey of cocoa, from bean to bar, examines empowerment and sustainability in fair trade practices, and targets ways teachers can incorporate food as a vehicle for acquisition in the three modes. Come explore the intersection of language, culture, and global responsibility through the lens of sustainability and fair trade practices in the chocolate industry. And yes...you'll taste!
Presenters
AF

Andrea Ford

Westview High School
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Shutters East 2
  Interest Session

11:15am PST

G07 Promoting Global Competence: Innovative Resources for Teaching Language, Literacy
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Courtyard 1
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EXHIBITOR SESSION: Are you a world language teacher looking for free open resources for your classroom? Come learn about all the various (mostly free) resources that The Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language and Literacy (CERCLL) has to offer and learn strategies and brainstorm ideas with colleagues to incorporate them into your classroom.
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Courtyard 1
  Interest Session

11:15am PST

G08 How to apply Krashen's theories in the classroom
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Shutters East 1
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How do Krashen's theories apply to global connectedness through language and culture in YOUR classroom? Let's explore Krashen's theories of Language Acquisition. We will delve into specific classroom practices and discuss which ones are the most beneficial, and how to modify class activities to be in line with the research. Teaching resources will be provided.
Presenters
avatar for Beth Wasserzieher

Beth Wasserzieher

French teacher, World Language Dept Chair, CLTA Advocacy committee, Foothill High School
I teach French at Foothill High School in Bakersfield, CA.
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Shutters East 1
  Interest Session

2:00pm PST

H01 UPDATED SESSION: Are Students Receiving Enough Speaking Practice? Leveraging AI for Individualized Practice and Personalized Feedback (Exhibitor session)
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Courtyard 2
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EXHIBITOR SESSION Providing personalized feedback on world language speaking skills for every student can be
challenging in traditional classrooms. Many students don’t speak enough, struggle to fi nd the right
words, and often feel less engaged as a result. AI offers a solution, preparing students for real-life
conversations and building their confidence.
Exhibitors
avatar for Ben Altschuler - Speakology AI

Ben Altschuler - Speakology AI

Founder and CEO, Speakology AI
Speakology AI is an education tool that allows students to practice speaking languages in a one-on-one environment. Our technology functions like a Zoom call, pairing students with an AI instructor instead of a human. This enables teachers to provide personalized speaking practice... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Courtyard 2
  Interest Session

2:00pm PST

H03 Articulating a Global Vision Through Virtual Intercultural Exchanges: Experiences from the Two Shores Project (Part 1)
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Shutters West 1
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Learn about SDCOE’s Two Shores Intercultural Exchange Project from the teachers participating in the program. Be energized as you hear about their amazing activities and their students’ experiences connecting across the globe. See global competence in action and leave with ideas for implementing this innovative work in your school or district.
Presenters
avatar for Rizalyn Cruz

Rizalyn Cruz

World Language Teacher, Otay Ranch High School
Hi! I am a Filipino Language teacher and I teach all levels of Filipino at my school. I am also the president of the Council for Teaching Filipino Language and Culture (CTFLC) and a member of the Leadership Team of Foreign Language Council of San Diego (FLCSD), an affiliate of CLTA... Read More →
AV
JM
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Shutters West 1
  Interest Session

2:00pm PST

H04 Grammar in Action: Transforming Traditional Textbook Activities into Meaningful Communication
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Shutters East 1
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EXHIBITOR SESSION: This workshop will explore innovative strategies for transforming traditional textbook vocabulary and grammar exercises into engaging and communicative activities. Participants will learn how to move beyond rote memorization and grammatical drills to foster deeper understanding and meaningful use of target language structures.
Presenters
NA
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Shutters East 1
  Interest Session

2:00pm PST

H06 Reading: What, Why, and How
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Shutters East 2
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EXHIBITOR SESSION: Reading is fundamental to supporting language acquisition. In this session, you will learn why reading is so important, what types of texts learners should be reading (even beginners!), and simple low or no-prep strategies for reading together, experienced as learners.
Presenters
avatar for Elicia Cárdenas

Elicia Cárdenas

Director of Training, The Comprehensible Classroom
Driven by the core belief that all students are capable of acquiring language, The Comprehensible Classroom has been at the forefront of the movement toward teaching for acquisition since 2010. TCC publishes curriculum and instructional tools grounded in a solid understanding of language... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Shutters East 2
  Interest Session

2:00pm PST

H07 Coffee and Curriculum: Crafting Thematic Units with Ease
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Great Room 8
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EXHIBITOR SESSION: Join us to blend fresh ideas and practical strategies for crafting engaging thematic units. We’ll infuse your teaching with the rich flavors of coffee culture using versatile resources, including gems from Voces Digital. Leave with renewed energy and inspiration to create lessons as satisfying as your favorite cup of coffee!
Presenters
JM
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Great Room 8
  Interest Session

2:00pm PST

H09 Translanguaging in WL: Pushing the boundaries of languages for proficiency and identity sustenance (Part 1)
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Loft 1
Feedback Survey
Language teachers navigate pedagogical spaces where language practices are fluid and dynamic, like their communities. In this presentation we will interrogate a recent conceptual “buzzword,” translanguaging, and explore its pedagogical implications where student identity and communicative potential intersect.
Presenters
EM
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Loft 1
  Interest Session

2:00pm PST

H10 From Words to Action: Addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the World Language Classroom
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Courtyard 1
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This interactive presentation helps world language educators effectively integrate the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their teaching. Participants will explore innovative strategies for using real-world topics to enrich language learning, foster global awareness and social responsibility, and leave with ready-to-use activities to make language learning impactful and relevant.
Presenters
avatar for Ying Jin

Ying Jin

Teacher, Cupertino High School
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Courtyard 1
  Interest Session

3:00pm PST

I01 UPDATED SESSION Making it Real: Helping Students Experience Real World Benefits to Language Study (Exhibitor session)
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Courtyard 2
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Travel, increased pay, college credit, and more. These are some of the reasons we tell students they should study a world language. How real are these things to them though? Exciting things are happening to benefit our language learners that will help encourage them to continue studying language, and experience real world benefits.

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Courtyard 2
  Interest Session

3:00pm PST

I03 Articulating a Global Vision Through Virtual Intercultural Exchanges: Experiences from the Two Shores Project (Part 2)
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Shutters West 1
Feedback Survey
Learn about SDCOE’s Two Shores Intercultural Exchange Project from the teachers participating in the program. Be energized as you hear about their amazing activities and their students’ experiences connecting across the globe. See global competence in action and leave with ideas for implementing this innovative work in your school or district.
Presenters
avatar for Rizalyn Cruz

Rizalyn Cruz

World Language Teacher, Otay Ranch High School
Hi! I am a Filipino Language teacher and I teach all levels of Filipino at my school. I am also the president of the Council for Teaching Filipino Language and Culture (CTFLC) and a member of the Leadership Team of Foreign Language Council of San Diego (FLCSD), an affiliate of CLTA... Read More →
AV
JM
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Shutters West 1
  Interest Session

3:00pm PST

I06 Comic Creation in the World Language Classroom
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Great Room 8
Feedback Survey
EXHIBITOR SESSION: What’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys? Making comics about a barrel of monkeys in your target language! This session will focus on the many benefits of comic making in the world language classroom. Participants will be introduced to Pixton, an award-winning platform backed by research that makes language, storytelling, and creative expression accessible to all.
Presenters
TM
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Great Room 8
  Interest Session

3:00pm PST

I07 Elevate Your Summer: Paid Travel and Professional Development as a CIEE Program Leader
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Shutters East 1
Feedback Survey
EXHIBITOR SESSION: Interested in a paid summer position that allows you to travel and provides free professional development? Come learn how you can make a difference in the lives of high school study abroad participants while gaining valuable intercultural and experiential learning training. You’ll get the inside scoop from a panel of experienced program leaders and hear how they grew professionally.
Presenters
avatar for Stephen Bush

Stephen Bush

Regional Director, Global Navigator Programs, CIEE
Sponsors
avatar for Stephen Bush

Stephen Bush

Regional Director, Global Navigator Programs, CIEE
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Shutters East 1
  Interest Session

3:00pm PST

I09 Translanguaging in WL: Pushing the boundaries of languages for proficiency and identity sustenance (Part 2)
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Loft 1
Feedback Survey
Language teachers navigate pedagogical spaces where language practices are fluid and dynamic, like their communities. In this presentation we will investigate a recent conceptual “buzzword,” translanguaging, and explore its pedagogical implications where student identity and communicative potential intersect.
Presenters
EM
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Loft 1
  Interest Session

4:45pm PST

J02 Advocate and Elevate!
Saturday March 8, 2025 4:45pm - 5:30pm PST
Courtyard 1
Feedback Survey
How do you get people talking about your program? Come and learn how to elevate your World Language Program by advocating for its best elements. Our goal is to help your program shine so that the whole “town's” talking about it.
Presenters
avatar for Jon Hinthorne

Jon Hinthorne

High School Spanish Teacher, Central Coast New Tech High SChool
Spanish 1, 2, and 3 High School CI and PBLL teacher on the Central Coast at New Tech High School in Nipomo. 
avatar for Ann Jordan
Saturday March 8, 2025 4:45pm - 5:30pm PST
Courtyard 1
  Interest Session

4:45pm PST

J09 Bridging Gaps in Language Assessment: Leveraging ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Effective Diagnostic Assessment Design
Saturday March 8, 2025 4:45pm - 5:30pm PST
Brickstones
Feedback Survey
This session presents a practical framework for creating Diagnostic Assessment (DA) questions using the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024 across Reading, Listening, and Speaking modalities. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to design DA questions targeting Global, Lexical, Structural, and Socio-cultural elements, tailored to diverse learner levels.
Presenters
MA

Mustafa Abid

Defense language Institute, DLI
avatar for Kara Macdonald

Kara Macdonald

Defense Language Institute
CATESOL 2024 State Conference: President’s Reception Coordinator
Saturday March 8, 2025 4:45pm - 5:30pm PST
Brickstones
  Interest Session

5:45pm PST

K01 Practical AI and Online Translator Policies: Balancing Support, Integrity, and Trust
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Courtyard 2
Feedback Survey
Let's explore practical strategies for integrating AI and Online Translator(OT) policies into syllabi and assignments that foster student learning, earn administrative support, and maintain academic integrity. Leave with clear, supportive, and adaptable language for AI and Online Translator usage and guidelines that will work for you and your students.
Presenters
avatar for Bethany Thompson

Bethany Thompson

Digital Learning Coordinator, Vanguard Preparatory
Technology, French, eSports, Turkey Farms
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Courtyard 2
  Interest Session

5:45pm PST

K02 What a Character! Games and Activities to Practice Reading and Writing Chinese Characters in the Beginner Classroom
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Loft 1
Feedback Survey
One of the biggest challenges for novice learners of Mandarin Chinese is learning Chinese characters. The task of learning a language with thousands of unique and distinct characters can be daunting for students who are used to an alphabet. In this interactive session, participants will get to try a variety of activities that make learning reading and writing Chinese characters fun and exciting.
Presenters
JF
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Loft 1
  Interest Session

5:45pm PST

K03 Third Convening of the San Diego County Network Of World Languages Educators (SDC NOWLEDGE)
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Shutters West 1
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Attention San Diego County world languages educators! Join the third convening of the San Diego County Network of World Languages Educators Dedicated to Global Equity (SDC NOWLEDGE) organized by SDCOE. Learn, network and leverage the collective knowledge and capacity of our colleagues across the county. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
Presenters
EP
RR
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Shutters West 1
  Interest Session

5:45pm PST

K04 Simple and powerful meditation strategies that promote global connectedness and foster student and teacher wellbeing
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Brickstones
Feedback Survey
Learn breath-based meditation practices to help students center and ground themselves in order to take action in a globally connected world. Participants will understand the intersections between the Global Competence, SEL, DEI and CA WL Standards. Participants will gain skills for honoring linguistic and cultural heritage and prioritizing rest.
Presenters
MP
CL
avatar for Liz Matchett

Liz Matchett

Executive Director, CLTA
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Brickstones
  Interest Session

5:45pm PST

K06 Including Multiple Standard Dialects Across the Globe
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Shutters East 2
Feedback Survey
A language can have multiple standard varieties, such as Standard American English, Standard British English, and Standard Australian English. Participate in an interactive session to raise linguistic awareness of diversity through credible scenarios among instructors, learners, and administrators. Exchange thoughts on how to address such situations.
Presenters
avatar for Wendy Tu
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Shutters East 2
  Interest Session

5:45pm PST

K07 Cultivating a Global Mindset for a Connected World (Part 2)
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Shutters West 2
Feedback Survey
What does it mean to be globally competent in a world language classroom and beyond? This interest session will address two of the four domains of the Global Competence framework for classroom practice. Investigating the world and recognizing perspectives are the focus of practical instructional strategies, real classroom examples, and collaborative activities designed to deepen understanding.
Presenters
avatar for Ying Jin

Ying Jin

Teacher, Cupertino High School
FL
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Shutters West 2
  Interest Session

5:45pm PST

K08 Motivating your students with MUSIC & DANCE in the classroom!
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Great Room 8
Feedback Survey
Come learn techniques to keep students motivated and engaged in the classroom! Music and dance enrich the learning experience, boost engagement, and promote cultural competence by exposing students to the diversity of Spanish-speaking countries. Incorporating music and dance offers a dynamic way to reinforce culture, language acquisition, and student engagement.
Presenters
avatar for Abraham García
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Great Room 8
  Interest Session

5:45pm PST

K09 California Association of Japanese Language Teachers (CAJLT) Annual General Meeting
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Loft 2
Feedback Survey
Calling all supporters of Japanese language education! Please stop by to join our CAJLT community to engage in conversations with fellow educators - including sharing brilliant classroom ideas as well as timely concerns for Japanese education. Leave this meeting with a renewed sense of community, take home resources for your teaching, and walk away with a bright smile and a full heart!
Presenters
avatar for Cameron Chien

Cameron Chien

Japanese Teacher / Instructional Coach, North Salinas High School
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Loft 2
  Interest Session
 
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