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Our Perception of Linguistic Diversity
When one utters the words “linguistic diversity” in the United States, immigration is often the first thought which comes to mind....
Nerea Gourlaouen
Feb 102 min read
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Reignite the Spark: Motivating and Reconnecting with Students After the Holidays
Coming back from a long holiday break can be both exciting and challenging for teachers and students alike. The familiar hum of the...
Dr. Paola Valladares
Jan 102 min read
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Replacing Traditional Exams with ePortfolios
In the fall of 2023, the University of Denver’s first-year Spanish program did away with traditional exams and replaced them with a...
Stefan DuBois
Dec 16, 20245 min read
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The Ten Commandments for Grant Proposals
Teachers and side hustles go together like peanut butter and jelly. Like Coloradans and skiing. Like freshmen and…that unique smell....
Erin Austin
Nov 16, 20244 min read
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Getting to 90% Target Language Use in the Classroom
Are you struggling to stick to the target language in introductory classes where students have so little knowledge? It may seem...
Stefan DuBois
Oct 7, 20245 min read
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High School Summer Abroad: A More Equitable Way to Bring Global Experiences to High School Students
I’ve never heard it argued that high school trips abroad aren’t wonderful for students. It’s a chance to use (and improve upon) what...
Natalie Chabot
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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Celebrating the End of the Year with an Oscars Night
So it’s the end of another school year and you’re looking to go out with a bang. What to do? The University of Denver’s 1st year Spanish...
Stefan DuBois
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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Fostering Equity and Diversity in the World Language Classroom
As a world language teacher, I've come to realize the immense potential our classrooms hold in nurturing an environment of equity and...
Dr. Paola Valladares
Mar 31, 20242 min read
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Global Education: What It Is, Why It’s the Future, and Why World Language Teachers Should Lead
“Yeah, sure. Global ed. That’s what I do naturally because I’m a world language teacher. It just comes with the territory.” Although it...
Natalie Chabot
Feb 5, 20244 min read
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Self-directed Content Consumption
Have you ever wasted hours trying to find the perfect article or video to show students so practice their reading or listening...
Stefan DuBois
Dec 6, 20234 min read
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ChatGpt in the World Language Classroom
In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, technology has become an invaluable tool for enhancing learning experiences. One...
Dr. Paola Valladares
Oct 9, 20233 min read
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Making Life Easier with an Inclusive Attendance Policy
As educators, we can’t imagine why anyone would skip our amazing class. And while we wish that our magnetic instruction alone would fill...
Stefan DuBois
Aug 27, 20235 min read
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“Let the Games Begin! Again!!!” World Language Day Returns to UNC
(Let the Games begin! Opening remarks at UNC World Language Day 2023) On Thursday, April 13, following a five-year hiatus, University of...
Natalie Chabot
May 18, 20232 min read
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The Top 5 Reasons to Become a National Board Certified Teacher
I vividly remember the first time I was surrounded by National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) because the difference in this group was...
Natalie Chabot
May 5, 20234 min read
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Motivation - One Lever for Success in the Classroom
by Amy Flynn, M.A. See if this scenario is familiar to you; The bell rings, your students enter the classroom and you are really pumped...
Natalie Chabot
Feb 22, 20237 min read
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Motivating Language Learners Through a Variety of Activities
Living in different countries as well as learning and teaching several languages to a variety of students from different nationalities...
Karla Del Carpio
Jan 19, 202310 min read
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Textbook Alchemy: Transforming Dud Activities into Communicative Gold
Imagine you just finished an inspiring conference/workshop/article which finally convinced you to transition from traditional,...
Stefan DuBois
Nov 13, 20225 min read
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The Top 5 Reasons to Allow Partner Assessments
By Erin E.H. Austin, NBCT My final year at the first high school I ever taught at was tough. I had three different levels of French, and...
Natalie Chabot
Sep 19, 20224 min read
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Putting Your Program on a Pedestal: Tips to Build and Maintain Healthy Programs
In our global world, the need for speakers of multiple languages is ever increasing. However, that is not always reflected in course...
Jillian Lykens
Sep 6, 20226 min read
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Making Your Classroom More Communicative with Dynamic Warm-Ups
Leading a student-centered class can be scary. For an instructor used to being the star of the show in a lecture-style class,...
Stefan DuBois
Aug 1, 20225 min read
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