World Languages Collaborative Podcast

Episode Summary: In this episode of the World Languages Collaborative Podcast, we dive into Calendar Talk—a powerful daily activity that fosters authentic communication and comprehensible input in the language classroom. Host Grant Gearhart has been experimenting with Calendar Talk in elementary Spanish classes at Georgia Southern University, but wanted to gain deeper insight from an expert in the field.Enter Claudia Elliott—a multiple award-winning educator, podcaster, and the mind behind Growing With Proficiency and the host of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast. Claudia has built a thriving online academy dedicated to helping language teachers develop students' proficiency through comprehension, communication, and connections. Whether you're new to Calendar Talk or a seasoned pro, this conversation will provide valuable insights, strategies, and inspiration for your own teaching practice.Tune in as we discuss: ✅ What Calendar Talk is and why it works ✅ How to implement it effectively in different classroom settings ✅ Claudia's approach to fostering student engagement and proficiency ✅ Practical tips for making the most of Calendar TalkJoin us for this engaging conversation and start transforming your language classes today!

Ever wonder if that amazing speaker you saw present at that conference ever had a bad day? Or faced the same types of challenges that you face each day in the classroom? Or what if all those great ideas you've been collecting conflict with your colleagues' ideas about language teaching?In this episode, the one and only Joshua Cabral and I discuss how teachers can manage their expectations when deploying Comprehensible Input-driven classes. Specifically, we talk about how to walk the tightrope of being kind to yourself and working with what you have in front of you vs. blindly sticking to "what the research says." Also, we talk about how to interact with colleagues who may be what Joshua terms "legacy teachers" following a "legacy model" of teaching; that is, what we all did until we began to change our pedagogy, and what future teachers will refer to us as once the next big thing in language teaching unfolds.  Joshua is a blogger, a podcaster, an educational consultant, and an advocate for access to education and information both here in the United States and abroad. His podcast, the World Language Classroom, releases episodes each Monday, and it is totally worth clicking that "subscribe" button.  You can connect with Joshua via his social media links:PodcastInstagram (@wlclassroom)Twitter/X (@wlclassroom)Facebook (/wlclassroom)Blog (wlclassroom.com)  

In this episode of the World Languages Collaborative Podcast with Dr. Mark Linsky, Grant and Mark discuss how teachers can transition from a grammar-driven, knowledge-based classroom to a more acquisition-driven environment while keeping stakeholders apprised of progress. Also, they discuss how student and teacher recognition can motivate learners to improve and stay with language learning and teachers to continue in the profession. One of these strategies is awarding credentials such as the Seal of Biliteracy. For more information and for Mark's contact information, check out the links below! Dr. Mark LinskyProgram Specialist for World Languages & Global Work Initiatives - Georgia Department of EducationMark.Linsky@doe.k12.ga.ushttps://gadoe.org/https://gadoe.org/learning/world-languages-global-initiatives/https://gadoe.org/grants-awards-diploma-seals/seal-of-biliteracy/https://gadoe.org/grants-awards-diploma-seals/international-skills-diploma-seal/For information about the World Languages Collaborative, contact the host Dr. Grant Gearhartggearhart@georgiasouthern.edu

Welcome to the World Languages Collaborative Podcast, where we delve into the art and science of language teaching and learning. Our guest, Dr. Diana Ruggiero, Full Professor of Spanish at the University of Memphis, joins us today. Diana is a renowned expert in world languages for specific purposes, particularly Spanish, and is celebrated globally for her contributions to both scholarship and teaching in this field. Her expertise extends to Spanish for healthcare, community service learning, and the Latino community in Memphis. Episode Highlights- The importance of LSP in today's globalized world- How to create relevant and engaging language courses tailored to specific professional contexts- The role of cultural competence in LSP- Best practices for integrating service-learning into LSP coursesThis is great follow-up to our last episode with Dr. Darcy Lear. Be sure to check out that episode as well!Show notes:-Dr. Ruggiero's article: “Hybrid Spanish: Succeeding in First-Year College Foreign Language Class through Metacognitive Awareness,” in Currents in Teaching and Learning, Volume 5, Nos. 1 & 2, Fall 2012, pages 79-93. Canopy LearnNATIONAL CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE SERVICES STANDARDSThe Latino Patient

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Darcy Lear, a Lecturer at the University of Chicago, whose expertise in foreign and second language education is truly exceptional. Dr. Lear holds a PhD from the Ohio State University and an MA from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her dedication to languages for specific purposes (LSP) is evident through her teaching, publications, and presentations, including courses like "Spanish for the Professions" and "Spanish for Public Interest Law in the U.S."Dr. Lear's contributions to the field are remarkable, with books such as Integrating Career Preparation into Language Courses and the introductory Spanish textbook Conéctate, which she co-authored with Grant Goodall.Today, we delve into the fascinating intersection of LSP and career readiness, exploring how instructors can seamlessly integrate these elements into language curriculum. Join us as we unravel the importance of preparing students for real-world language use and equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in diverse professional settings.So grab your headphones and get ready to enhance your understanding of Languages for Specific Purposes and Career Readiness with Dr. Darcy Lear. This is an episode you won't want to miss!BONUS: Check out Darcy's excellent Letter of Recommendation resource here!

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating realm of Global Education. Joining us is Erin Austin, an award-winning teacher and accomplished author, known for her innovative approach to language teaching.Erin takes us on a journey beyond traditional language learning, sharing insights on how world language educators can globalize their classrooms. From leveraging technology to connecting with classrooms around the world, Erin provides practical strategies for creating a truly immersive and globally-minded language learning experience.Whether you're a language teacher seeking fresh ideas or simply curious about the future of education, this episode promises inspiration and actionable takeaways. Tune in as we unlock the secrets to going global in the world language classroom with Erin Austin, a trailblazer in the field.Key resources from the episode:Going Global in the World Language Classroom on Routledge's website (which has frequent site-wide sales): https://www.routledge.com/Going-Global-in-the-World-Language-Classroom-Ideas-Strategies-and-Resources/Austin/p/book/9781032467214The Asia Society: https://asiasociety.org/World Savvy: https://worldsavvy.org/Harvard Graduate School of Education: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/UNC World View: https://worldview.unc.edu/NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship: https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/global-learning-fellowship/Erin's YouTube channel (which includes videos about global education): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTV6yZ8InE5P5puwRIdh5NwTwitter: @Erin-EH-AustinIG: @erin_eh_austinLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erin-eh-austin

You should be thinking about ways AI can impact your teaching. For language teachers, there is no better source on this than Joe Dale. Check out the show notes below, which were of course generated in part by AI!* And check out all the amazing tools and resources Joe offers his subscribers and webinar attendees!Topics Discussed:The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Education: Exploring the impact of AI on language teaching and professional development.Joe Dale's Professional Development Initiatives: A focus on AI in education, including webinars and face-to-face training.AI as a Teaching Assistant: How AI can change approaches to language teaching, including creating activities and resources.Utilising AI in Language Learning: Joe Dale's experiences in using ChatGPT and other AI tools for educational purposes.The Potential and Limitations of AI in Education: Addressing the capabilities of AI in enhancing teaching and learning processes.Ethical Considerations in Using AI: Emphasising the importance of responsible use of AI in educational settings.Future of AI in Education: Discussing the ongoing evolution of AI tools and their implications for language teaching.AI/Language Learning Tools and links:Joe Dale's 4-part webinar series on AI and language teaching (recordings available): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resource-creation-with-chatgpt-a-game-changer-for-language-teachers-tickets-756292269537Joe Dale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joedaleJoe Dale on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-dale-07338a13Joe Dale's YouTube channel with webinar recordings: https://www.youtube.com/@JoeDaleChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/chatGoogle Bard:https://bard.google.com/chatClaude:https://claude.aiBing Chat: https://www.bing.com/chatDall-E: https://openai.com/dall-e-2/PowerPoint Designer: https://designer.microsoft.com/image-creatorOther useful links:Joe Dale's Facebook group "Language Teaching with AI": https://www.facebook.com/groups/languageteachingwithaiAssociation for Language Learning (ALL) webinar series TILT: https://all-london.org.uk/webinars* =  Show notes were generated by uploading the audio to Word Online to make a transcription, then by pasting the transcript into Claude.ai and ChatGPT to generate the summary and links. All "hallucinations" and errors were corrected by a human being. 

If you've ever wondered about the ins and outs of dual language immersion, this is the episode for you!Recently the U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona spoke about the benefits of a multilingual education. Here today we have Sandra Daniel, Director of Language Program at The GLOBE Academy in Atlanta, GA, to talk with us about this very topic.  For more information on the World Languages Collaborative, contact Dr. Grant Gearhart at ggearhart@georgiasouthern.edu

Today's guest is Linda Markley, a master teacher who has been immersed in education all her life. Linda is the founder of The Spirit of Teaching blog, as well as the Teacher Tales podcast, which I was honored to be a guest on earlier this year.Our conversation revolves around overall student wellbeing and the unique role that language teachers (can) play in the lives of our students. We delve into topics related to social-emotional learning, as well as Linda's speciality: mindfulness practices in the world language classroom. This is a great episode to pick up not only some perspective about how far our impact as teachers can go, but also to grab some very specific tricks and activities that you can incorporate right away into your lessons.    

Bertha Delgadillo is a master Spanish teacher at Woodville-Tompkins High School in Savannah, GA.  She is known for her professional development webinars and her expertise in input-based instruction. One of her main activities is maintaining a blog about her activities, and I suggest you check out all the resources she shares there as well as how to connect with/follow her on social media.But today, instead of talking about pedagogy, we dive into the topic of mental health on the job. This is an episode for everyone who has, at one time or another, felt overwhelmed or inadequate. Some other resources that are mentioned in the episode:https://profesoradelgadillo.com/https://www.youtube.com/@CalNewportMediahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-9-meredith-white/id1587581152?i=1000576522244

If you are listening to this podcast, there's a good chance you are a motivated educator looking for ways to improve your teaching and the classroom experiences of your students. And often that drive to improve comes with a price tag, one that's frequently and unfortunately left to the teacher to pay. My guest today is Dr. Kate Good, and we talk about how she made her vision of flexible seating in her classroom come to life through crowdfunding.  Kate is a Dual Language Immersion instructor and teacher mentor in Portland, Oregon. She opted to teach as a summer job 13 years ago, and since then, her teaching career has led her to classrooms in three states and two countries. Kate and I overlapped in graduate school at UNC Chapel Hill, where in 2018 she completed her PhD in Romance Studies. Kate planned to teach Spanish literature at a college or university. Two years later, though, she found herself in a middle school immersion classroom, populated with heritage speakers.Today Kate shares how she re-envisioned her post-pandemic classroom seating arrangement, how this change has positively affected her middle school students, and how she managed to raise the money from outside of her school and without dipping into her own personal bank account to make it happen.Below are links to some of the sites mentioned by Kate in the podcast. 1. DonorsChoose 2. Wobble Stools3. Sit-Stand Desks (Critical: Not the plug in type! Would break too easily with kids playing with them)4. Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain (Zaretta Hammond)-Protocols for Equity5. Teaching strategies: Give One, Get One / Philosophical Chairs / Jigsaw / Socratic Seminar (Circle formation) / Numbered Heads Together

When it comes to technology and language teaching and learning, Joe Dale has answers to questions you haven't even thought of. Joe Dale is an independent languages consultant from the UK who works with a range of organizations such as Network for Languages, ALL, The British Council, the BBC, Skype, Microsoft and The Guardian. He was host of the TES MFL forum for six years, former SSAT Languages Lead Practitioner, a regular conference speaker and recognized expert on technology and language learning. He has spoken at conferences and run training courses in Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, the Far East and Australasia. He was a member of the Ministerial Steering Group on languages for the UK coalition government and advised on the Linguanet Worldwide project for The Language Company. He created ICT activities for the new Institut Français, ALL and Network for Languages Primary French Project Niveau Bleu, Blanc and Rouge courses and was short-listed for a NAACE Impact Award in 2013 too. Joe supported the Erasmus Plus project Conflict to Cooperation with 5 European countries and the Erasmus Plus Project Learning to think and live outside the box. He recently organized and co-hosted a 10 part series of webinars Saturday Tech-Talk in collaboration with the British Council in Indonesia and iTELL and worked on the Nusantara Go project for the British Council in Indonesia and PearTree Languages in 2022. He also worked on the Supporting Schools Reform in Algeria project through the British Council 2019-2020. He was recently described in a Guardian article as an 'MFL guru' and 'the man behind the #mfltwitterati.'.Contact Joe to discuss how he can support your department, district, alliance, multi-academy trust or association. Joe Dale on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/joedale#mfltwitteratiJoe Dale's YouTube channel featuring Technology in Language Teaching (TiLT) webinarshttps://www.youtube.com/@joedaleSaturday Tech Talk in collaboration with iTell and British Council Indonesiahttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnMq1m9ZqqwXczNq3NH5la9rXYmOqSjUfTop Tips for Podcasting in the Classroomhttps://blog.edpuzzle.com/teaching-today/top-tips-podcasting-classroom/Educational podcasts curated by Joe Dalehttps://wakelet.com/wake/d11ceacb-2d38-45b6-bdc9-954acf74466bPodcasts featuring Joe Dalehttps://wakelet.com/wake/Xn1DeXJ1kvhuFiRj_eV8FJoe Dale on LinkedInhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/joe-dale-07338a13Adobe Podcast Enhancehttps://podcast.adobe.com/enhanceGenial.lyhttps://genial.lyGamify your classroom with Genially! https://youtu.be/OXEDrFcRXsUGamify your classroom with Genially! (Part 2) https://youtu.be/Pv5LnKeTVdMUsing gamification, culture and art to motivate language learners https://youtu.be/MwOeVlBJ680Saturday Tech-Talk 08 - Gamify your language class! https://youtu.be/_7Yj_k-70hw

If you are a language teacher and you live in a city, or you are fortunate to have a big department with many colleagues, inspiration for teaching and learning can be at your fingertips. But what if you teach and work in a rural area or district? What if you are one of the only language teachers--or the only language teacher--at your school?My guest today is Shannon Borum, and she has embraced these types of challenges throughout her teaching career as a high school French teacher in rural Georgia (USA). In this episode, Shanon shares many insights and resources that she has discovered to help her connect with colleagues across the country and to inspire her students. Leslie Grahn: https://www.grahnforlang.com/Manie Musicale: https://www.maniemusicale.info/AfroFranco/Ben Tinsley: https://www.afrofranco.com/STaRLT: https://starltgeorgia.weebly.com/Florencia HenshawCommon GroundPatrick WallaceFLAG (Foreign Language Association of Georgia)SCOLTThe World Languages Collaborative is a virtual, free and open professional development day available to anyone, anywhere!For more information on the World Languages Collaborative, contact Dr. Mark Linksy at mark.linksy@sccpss.com

**DON'T MISS THIS! The Fall 2022 World Languages Collaborative is on Saturday November 5th!** This event is virtual and free and promises to have excellent presentations and conversations about language teaching! Click here for more information! Today's guest is Mr. Youssef Salhi, a professor of Arabic in the Department of World Languages & Cultures at Georgia Southern University. Youssef recently won the College of Arts and Humanities Distinction for Teaching Award, and he has developed an amazing Arabic program that is about much more than the Arabic language. For more about Youssef, check out his profile and contact info here!

Benny Lewis has had a major impact on learning languages since sharing his story and creating his blog Fluent in 3 Months. Today, Benny and I discuss a variety of tips and techniques that have helped him become proficient in multiple languages.Check out more from Benny here:https://www.fluentin3months.comInstagram: @irishpolyglotTwitter:  @irishpolyglotTikTok: @irishpolyglotYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Fluentin3monthsAlso, the Fall 2022 World Languages Collaborative will host its biannual meeting virtually on Saturday, November 5th. Registration is free and professional continuing education credits are awarded. Sign up here.  Contact Dr. Mark Linsky with any questions: mark.linsky@sccpss.com. 

In the Spring 2022 semester, the Department of World Languages & Cultures at Georgia Southern University piloted a new experiential learning endeavor with two students. Alex and Rachel, now both graduates of Georgia Southern with degrees in Spanish, partnered with two organizations in Savannah, GA: Migrant Equity South East and Coastal Children's Advocacy Center. Alex and Rachel join us today to discuss their experiences as students and volunteers. This is a great episode for anyone considering how experiential learning and/or service learning might impact their curriculum and classroom. 

In the Season 1 finale of the World Languages Collaborative Podcast, we welcome Meredith White to the show.Meredith White is Spanish teacher in Gwinnett County, GA. She and I discuss a variety of strategies that can help World Language educators streamline their planning, grading, and organization all in the name of self-care and quality enhancement. You can learn more about Meredith through her wonderful Google Site:https://sites.google.com/view/meredithwhite/meredith-whiteEnjoy! Like! Share! Subscribe! Stay tuned for Season 2 of the WLC Podcast!

Rebekah Hein and Angela Williams, two veteran language teachers from the Savannah Chatham County (GA) Public School System, discuss social-emotional learning. This is a great conversation about ways we can and should connect with our students in order to establish trust and security in our classrooms. 

Dr. Florencia Henshaw and I pick up where we left off in Episode 6 and discuss the role of grammar in the world language classroom. 

I had the pleasure speaking with Dr. Florencia Henshaw, a Spanish professor and Second Language Acquisition (SLA) expert from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. This is Part 1 of a two part episode (Part 2 coming soon!) where we discuss some optimal ways to think about comprehensible input and target language use in the classroom. Dr. Henshaw has a wonderful YouTube channel where she explains SLA in a very digestible way, and I highly recommend it: https://www.youtube.com/c/Unpackinglanguagepedagogy/featuredYou can learn more about her and her terrific work there! 

In Episode 5 of the World Languages Collaborative Podcast, our host Dr. Grant Gearhart discusses some of his thoughts on learner mindset in the language classroom, specifically how to engage students to think about mindset and why it's important for all learning, not just language learning. #growthmindset 

Cherie Dennis is Georgia's 2022 Teacher of the Year. She is also a dedicated, lifelong language teacher and learner. Currently she teaches ESOL at Hesse K8 in Savannah, GA. We discuss Cherie's early experience learning language, her travels and how Japanese helped her land a career in advertising, and how a move to Savannah in 2004 led her to pivot and enter the classroom as a teacher.  Then we dive into all things ESOL, and Cherie provides some tips and perspectives on how to enhance the language-learning classroom.

Dr. Sarah  Wike earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a master's degree in Romance Languages, Literature, and Linguistics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Doctor of Education degree in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in educational technology from the University of Florida. She has been recognized for multiple professional accolades, including Outstanding Teacher (2014) for the North Carolina Technology in Education Society (NCTIES), Teacher of the Future (2014) for the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Blackwell Award (2014) for teaching excellence in the humanities, and Outstanding Teacher (2015) for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).  In 2017, Sarah transitioned to a role as Director of Educational Technology at a PreK-12th grade independent school. In today's episode, Sarah mentions some excellent tech tools to augment the learner's experience, including EdPuzzle, FlipGrid, Peardeck or Nearpod, Newsela, and Quizlet. 

In Episode 2, Dr. Dorothee Mertz joins us to talk about the strategies and activities she used to rebuild the French program at Armstrong State University (now Georgia Southern) in Savannah, GA. This episode will especially be of interest for anyone looking to drive student engagement in language learning! 

In our first episode we feature Mr. Patrick Wallace from the Georgia Department of Education.