https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23 The posts below are all general topics that would be appropriate for our FLEx workshop series. For now, think: "What could I present in relation to each of these topics?" Respond to at least three of them with a more specific "pitch" for a 25-30 minute workshop. In the next round, we will regroup the ideas and use the upvote/downvote response to choose the workshops you want to include in your "edition" of the FLEx Conference. en-us 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC 2023-02-07 14:08:10 UTC hello@padlet.com LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032202 Why and how to support teachers in the various knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to make the shift to a more proficiency-based approach (as opposed to traditional, textbook-centric, explicit instruction with grammar and vocab tests).]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032202 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032203 Lesson planning strategies, aspects of lesson planning such as transitions among activities, using time effectively, daily routines, reflecting on lesson plans, etc.]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032203 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032204 Every language teacher teaches grammar - but how do you balance teaching explicitly vs. implicitly, keeping it communicative, and incorporating it with other aspects of the class?]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032204 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032206 Choosing them, using them, not using them, supplementing, etc.]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032206 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032207 ... especially in terms of "real-world relevant" tasks - compatible with talking about planning, engagement, ICC, and IPAs]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032207 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032208 Especially with genre-based approaches (Mia already wants to talk about this!)]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032208 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032209 Finding them and using them to teach various communicative modes - compatible with talking about TBLT, specific modes, etc.]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032209 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032210 How to make sure students get a lot of exposure to the target language, want to seek it out, and learn implicitly]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032210 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032211 Using computers in the target language (especially for non-Roman writing systems) - compatible with interdisciplinary approaches or teaching strategies]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032211 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032212 What it takes to get learners interested and keep them interested - and enrolled - over time]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032212 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032213 Many options, from IPAs (Integrated Performance Assessment) to standardized testing to the Seal of Biliteracy to assessment decisions at the program level]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032213 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032214 The challenges of getting the right students into the right classes, meeting needs of diverse learners, heritage learners (HLLs) in particular, etc.]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032214 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032215 Anything related to a specific context of use, e.g., Kaitlyn Spires '22's work with Spanish for flight attendants]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032215 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032216 How you go about making major changes to a curriculum, experience with that, ways of doing that, issues that arise]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032216 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032217 How to adjust your teaching so culture is not a "fifth" skill or separate content and so learners develop intercultural attitudes and skills]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032217 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032219 Using technology to collect, assess, and share learners' work - how to do it, why, experience with that, various options, etc.]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032219 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032220 Advice for teaching in ways that are less likely to lead to burnout - compatible with many of the other topics, especially planning, assessment, motivation and engagement, and curriculum design]]> 2023-01-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2440032220 LanierPedPad https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2462177534 For the guidelines doc and the proposal template, go to the Assignment Guidelines folder. ]]> 2023-01-30 22:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/LanierPedPad/FLExBrainstorm_SS23/wish/2462177534