Teaching and Technology Workshops
ALTEC offers workshops听aligned with ACTFL鈥檚 21st听Century Skills that all students need to be successful life-long language learners.听We also encourage those looking to enhance their teaching portfolio to find free learning opportunities through . Upcoming events are listed on this page, and you can also check out past workshop recordings.
Upcoming ALTEC Faculty Workshop: Specialized Language Instruction: Curriculum and Career Focus
Join us for a dynamic 1-hour hybrid workshop tailored for language educators with co-presenters听Mary K. Long听(Spanish and Portuguese Department) and听听(UC Denver). This session focuses on two critical areas to enhance your teaching and support your students' career aspirations:
Specialized Curriculum Development: Learn how to design and implement language courses with specific content, such as "Medical Spanish," or "ASL for Librarians." Career and Professional Opportunities: Connect language learning with real-world applications by helping your students identify and pursue opportunities that utilize their language skills.
Click on the "I'm interested!" button to transform your curriculum and open new doors for your students!
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For any questions or to request accomodations, please contact Lindsye Law.听
Teaching and Learning with AI
Check out the following听, as well as this resource for听*.
*These resources were听funded and created through the Center for Teaching and Learning and ASSETT鈥檚 2024 AI Summer Design Studio. More resources like this can be found at the听.
Second Language Acquisition (SLA) Reading Group
Our SLA听Reading Group aims to听create a听community of practice and reflect on our teaching practices, sharpen our skills and have an impact on learning outcomes. Discuss听with colleagues articles on key issues in second language teaching and听acquisition. Stay tuned and to receive information about meetings in Fall 2024.听 For additional information about the SLA Reading Group, contact听Olga Vasile.
Teaching International Students
Do you teach or work with international students? Consider earning a Teaching International Students (TIS) micro-credential through the CTL.听听Designed for instructors at all levels and instructional support staff, the course focuses on high-impact course design and instructional practices that leverage the linguistic and cultural assets international students bring to the U.S. classroom.