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As a valued member of the language education community, we hope you will join us for a series of virtual Town Hall discussions. The Town Halls Series will be moderated ACTFL President L.J. Randolph Jr. The theme of the series is "Language as Liberation" and in each session attendees will engage in collaborative discussion with panelists. These events are free and open to ACTFL members and non-members.
All town halls will be moderated by ACTFL President L.J. Randoph Jr., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.
Topic: Liberation through Access: Innovative Program Models
When: Oct 24, 2024, 7:00 p.m. ET
Speakers: Jill Landes-Lee (University of Utah)
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Past Discussion Recordings
Equitable, Imaginative, and Justice-Centered AI in WLE Recorded: May 30, 2024
Session Description: As generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continue to become more sophisticated and accessible, there has been growing interest and debate about the role of AI in world language education (WLE). These conversations have addressed topics such as academic integrity, language programming, and the implications of computer-assisted and distance learning, among others. As educators, students, and researchers are still figuring out how, if, when, and to what extent to embrace AI, this town hall will demystify some elements of AI in WLE. Specifically, we will examine instructional strategies, workflows, and philosophical considerations for the successful implementation of AI in WLE to promote equitable and justice-centered outcomes for diverse learners.
The Future of WLE Research: Transdisciplinary Connections Recorded: April 25, 2024
Session Description: Research in world language education (WLE) stands to gain valuable insights by fostering transdisciplinary connections among related fields, such as applied linguistics, ESL, language arts, and others. These connections span diverse educational contexts (preK-12, post-secondary, etc.) as well as a variety of instructional modes (face-to-face, virtual, study abroad, etc.). Together, we will explore how transdisciplinary connections can shape a WLE research landscape that centers themes of justice and liberation.
Speakers: Aris Clemons (University of Tennessee Knoxville), Ryuko Kubota (University of British Columbia)
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