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The Digital PolyglotA publication of the Inland Empire World Language Association since 1985 December, 2016Editor - Bethany Thompson |
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Visit to the DLI & MIISAttendees at this year’s CLTA Conference in Monterey will have an opportunity to sign up for this unique all-day tour of two well-known language institutions, both of which are located in Monterey. The tour will begin with a visit to the DLIFLC where participants will have the opportunity to observe various programs and instructional models in small groups. After lunch the group will head to the MIIS (formerly known as the Monterey Institute). MIIS is world-renowned for its internationally-focused master’s degree programs in language education, translation, interpretation, policy, and management. On this tour you will experience a live interpretation demonstration and participate in a talk on using language skills to launch an international career. Space is limited. Get your registration in ASAP! Register online here. |
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Performance-Based Assessment Workshop
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Free Webinars!
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Free Webinars!Matt Miller, Spanish teacher and author of Ditch That Textbook is hosting a free digital summit in December. Each day there will be a different speaker, including Noah Geisel, 2013 ACTFL Teacher of the Year! Click here to get all of the information and sign up! |
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How to Present a WebinarLEARN HOW TO PRESENT VIA WEBINAR PRESENTED BY NICOLE NADITZ & CHRISTINE LANPHERE! |
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Spanish Teacher NeededThere is a full-time teaching position in Spanish available for the Spring semester, which begins January 9th. The ideal candidate should have experience with Spanish 1 and 2. The position serves a Media SLC. Venice High is located at 13000 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Interested parties should email their resume and interest letter to Cris Vicente at cxv5984@lausd.net. Given the short deadline, we want to interview promptly. |
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Christmas Edition
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German Corner:
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French Corner
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IEFLA’s now on Twitter! Follow us @iefla_tweets!! |
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Tech CornerThis month- Piktochart.com. Piktochart is a free webtool that allows you to create infographics. Use it with your students to have them show their knowledge using pictures and concise wording. Create your own for your syllabus, input or a story. Check it out today! |
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Activities, Activities, ActivitiesDownload a free classroom poster that shows 5 reasons everyone should know at least two languages (Actually, download three, one for your room, one for your principal’s office and one for the counseling office!) Thinking about giving an unannounced assessment? Read this blog post from “Teaching Spanish with Comprehensible Input” to see how and why these assessments can work great to give you an accurate picture of a student’s ability in the target language. Do you want to use more songs in your class?? Here are some great idea from Spanish Mama. In the constant struggle to keep students in the target language, Language Sensei has some sage advice. Click here to read. Six tips for giving a presentation in a foreign language- share these with your students before their next presentation.
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YouTube Clip of the MonthTronco de Navidad – Recipe with subtitles |
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Arabic CornerTwo new resources this month via CASLA: Useful Websites for Learning and Teaching Arabic YouTube Channel: Arabic as a Foreign Language |
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Spanish Corner
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#authresLa grotte de Lascaux- Short and sweet infographic on Lascaux. ¿Qué comen las jirafas? Zoo Madrid. La Mirabelle de Mardi – A comic strip about a cow named Mirabelle. What’s not to love? Stromae n’a plus envie de chanter Use this French Tweet about weather to get your students talking – beau ou mauvais temps |
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Languages in the News |
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Picasso and Rivera Exposition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art |
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Revisions to the World Language Content Standards to be ConsideredAB 2290, signed into law in September 2016, authorizes revisions to the World Language Content Standards for California Public Schools. The California Department of Education (CDE) will hold focus groups at several locations throughout the state to elicit input from educators regarding those revisions. Consider applying for an appointment to a focus group or register to attend a public comment session. Applicants are needed from kindergarten through grade 12. A variety of world language perspectives, including educators from dual immersion settings, are needed. This is your chance to let your voice be heard! For more information about this opportunity please go to http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/worldlanguagefocusgrp.asp. The deadline to receive completed applications has been extended to December 13, 2016. |
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| The Polyglot is a publication of the Inland Empire Foreign Language Association. For questions or comments, contact Bethany Thompson, editor, bethany_thompson@avusd.org or Trini Rios, trios327@gmail.com. Would you like to help with the Polyglot? Contact Bethany Thompson, editor, at bethany_thompson@avusd.org. | |
