Topics in Online Language Pedagogy in World Languages: novice online language teacher edition by National Foreign Language Resource Center https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice Remember, this is a survey! We are looking for your FIVE MOST-DESIRED TOPICS OVERALL for professional learning (professional development) about online teaching and learning in world languages. en-us 2020-10-14 22:51:29 UTC 2025-10-28 14:28:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f469-1f4bb.png Social/emotional learning nflrc https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843421039 Supporting students on an emotional level, counseling, coaching]]> 2020-10-20 03:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843421039 Interaction nflrc https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843421984 Strategies for handling "personalities"; how to build a sense of connection; how to manage groups]]> 2020-10-20 03:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843421984 Institutions nflrc https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843425587 Strategies for navigating institutional requirements]]> 2020-10-20 03:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843425587 Software nflrc https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843428112 Strengths and weaknesses of specific apps; strategies for using apps to best effect]]> 2020-10-20 03:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843428112 Instructional design nflrc https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843429760 How to plan lessons effectively; what are the needed pieces and procedures in instructional design]]> 2020-10-20 03:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843429760 Assessment nflrc https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843430943 How to create and administer assessments; alternative strategies for grading]]> 2020-10-20 03:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843430943 Synchronous or Asynchronous? nflrc https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843431995 What are the affordances and limitations of sync/async instructional modes? How do instructional strategies differ in the modes?]]> 2020-10-20 03:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843431995 Text and Media nflrc https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843435764 How do text-focused and image-focused learning differ? Strategies for using media successfully]]> 2020-10-20 03:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843435764 Incorporating culture nflrc https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843437476 How can we move beyond the "food, festivals, and fun" treatment of culture? How do we highlight culture in every topic?]]> 2020-10-20 03:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843437476 In this column... nflrc https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843440855 ...feel free to add any topic that doesn't fit in any of the columns to the left! Click the "+" icon below to add. ]]> 2020-10-20 03:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/843440855 Padlet Instructions nflrc https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/854366060 Welcome, novice teachers (3 yrs or  less)! Experienced teachers, please visit the other survey.
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]]> 2020-10-22 21:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/854366060 LMSs nflrc https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/854462800 Ins and outs of different course management systems; which tools/affordances are most important]]> 2020-10-22 23:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/854462800 Discipline sfleming18 https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/854473002 Strategies for managing and guiding student behaviors]]> 2020-10-22 23:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/854473002 Motivation mskdouglas https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/863922940 How to maintain students' motivation to the end of the semester. What factors affect their motivation in a synchronous online learning environment.


]]> 2020-10-26 23:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/863922940 How to design the materials of a language course so that students can learn the language effectively online? https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/864007170 2020-10-27 00:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/864007170 Effective strategies for teaching how to learn online maescamezballesta https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/866085065 Students do not know how to self-regulate their learning, and even less in person. How can we teach them?]]> 2020-10-27 15:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/866085065 I am teaching remotely, but my students are in the classroom. How do I effectively engage them in speaking activities and group work? How can I assess them when they do not use computers, and I do not have access to give them hard copies of papers? https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/867467849 2020-10-27 20:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/867467849 https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/868013904

]]> 2020-10-28 00:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/868013904 Inactive Students https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/874120655 For exclusively online students, what are some of the best ways to try to engage students who are inactive in courses or log in inconsistently?]]> 2020-10-29 17:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/874120655 Making the most of online teaching https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/874136849 In what ways can we make learning online more fun for students? How can we overcome potential pitfalls like Zoom fatigue and keep students engaged and having fun?]]> 2020-10-29 17:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/874136849 How to engage students online https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/876238064 2020-10-30 13:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/876238064 How to make assessments in Schoology that work! https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/876239110 2020-10-30 13:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/876239110 how to involve more students in class https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/876240046 2020-10-30 13:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/876240046 NearPod how to use it. https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/876240976 2020-10-30 13:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/876240976 Taking Individuals into Account https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/877804508 All students have personal goals or interests that can be blended into the goals of the class in one way or another. How to make this blending operational in the online classroom (strategies, best practices, and goal setting).]]> 2020-10-30 20:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/877804508 When using online materials which are available without access code, what are the copyrights that we need to follow? https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/878271097 2020-10-31 03:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/878271097 What are other options used for exams besides Lockdown Browsers in World Languages? https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/878274613 2020-10-31 03:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/878274613 Learner Autonomy https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/878704958 How should online language teachers enforce learner autonomy starting with beginner level courses?]]> 2020-10-31 15:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/878704958 Fostering a Sense of Community https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/878711456 What are some ways to develop and foster a sense of community and lower anxiety levels of students in online settings?]]> 2020-10-31 15:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nflrc/olpnovice/wish/878711456