NDE WL Guest Lecture Series
NDE World Language Guest Speaker Series
The NDE World Language Guest Speaker Series includes language-specific and non-language-specific webinars from world language educators and experienced language teachers in and outside of Nebraska. Nebraska World Language teachers, you are invited to share your ideas as guest speakers and to attend the webinars when you are available. All the related information and recordings of the webinars will be linked to the World Language Guest Speaker Schedule and to the Guest Speaker Series YouTube Channel.
Please check NDE World Language Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates.
2024 NDE World Language Guest Speakers Series
Participate virtually in last year’s NDE World Language Guest Speaker Series on our YouTube Playlist
How to Make Effective and Lasting Change in the Language Classrooms
by Martha Thompson
Empowering Parent-Teacher Partnerships: Building Bridges for Student Success
by Renee Jones
Scaffolding Strategies to Strengthen Literacy Skills
by Xue Qin
Brain Breaks for the World Language Classroom
by Sarah Hopper
Optimize Instruction with OER & Other World language Resources
by Dorann Avey, Sergio Perez, and Chrystal Liu
“But I didn’t understand anything!”: Dealing with the stubborn problem of foreign language listening comprehension
by Dr. Christopher Jacobs
Christopher Jacobs Session Flyer
Keeping it Real: Bringing the World into the Classroom
by Jen Carson
Seals of Biliteracy and Other Animals
by Andres Bernal
Renforcer l’importance de la culture à travers les concours
by Megan Diercks
Utilitas Technologiae Omnibus (The Use of Technology for All/Everyone)
by William Lee
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One Tool – Two Goals: the Power of Formative Feedback
by Chris Bornman and Yulia Evans
Communication Modes Made Simple and Strategic
by Kelly Garcia & Christina Schroeder
Transforming our world through Multilingualism and Intercultural Citizenship
by Lea Kennedy
Interactive Instructions in a Flipped Russian Classroom.
by Dr. Olha Tytarenko on Nov 12, 2022
The Use of Multimodality in World Language Classrooms
by Dr. Fei Yu on Oct. 29, 2022
Leading with Cognition: How to Implement Nebraska World Language Standards
by Dr. Chrystal Liu & Dr. Nick Ziegler on Oct. 19, 2022
Content-Based Instruction in Language Classrooms
by Heather Sweetser, 2022 ACTFL Teacher of the Year on Oct. 12, 2022
Show What You Know Events (SWYKE): Pluriliteracies through drama
by Dr. A Sergio Pérez on Oct. 1, 2022
Dr. A Sergio Pérez Session Flyer
Please note: The first 20 minutes of the webinar is not recorded due to technical issues.
Interpersonal Speaking and Writing Tasks
by Kellen Browning on Sep 17, 2022
Maximizing Language Learning Success by Maximizing Student and Teacher Flow
by Dr. Christopher Jacobs on Sep 10, 2022
AAPPL Assessment for Proficiency
by Dr. Nick Ziegler from ESU 5 on Sep 7, 2022
Assessment as Part of the Learning Process
by Zhe Feng on Aug 27, 2022
Creating a Culture of Engagement in the Language Classroom
by Dr. Janet Eckerson, UNK on Aug 20, 2022
Dr. Janet Eckerson Session Flyer
Teaching History in the German Language Classroom
by Pat Branson on May 18th
Implementation of Strategies on 4 Strands in Chinese Language Teaching
by Xinwen Tu on May 14th
Round Table Discussion: How to Establish and Advocate for Chinese Programs from Scratch
by CLTA SIG K12 Leadership Team on April 30th
Materials
Service-learning for language learning: A How-to guide
by Dr. Cecilia Tocaimaza-Hatch on April 23rd
Project-Based Learning Ideas to Enhance Global Mindedness
Presented by Zhouzhou He on April 16th
Innovative Ideas to Foster the 21st Minds (Chinese Specific)
Presented by Ying Jin on April 6th
The Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy: Your Language Passport to Opportunities
Presented by Stephanie Call & Chrystal Liu on April 3rd
Technology-enhanced Choice Board for Chinese Classroom
Presented by Dr. Le Kang on April 2nd
NDE World Language Specialist Stephanie Call introduces experts in world language teaching and learning to provide free, timely resources. The following webinars were recorded in the summer of 2020.
Please review websites for recordings and resources.
Rebecca Colagreco, Iowa Braille School
“Special Education Accommodations in World Language”
Live Thursday July 23, 2020
Alicia Dallman Shoemaker, Elkhorn Public Schools
Rachel Twist, Skutt Catholic High School
“Temporary Distance Learning Plan: Tools & Tips”
Live Thursday July 16, 2020
Aleesia Barbici-Wagner, Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education P.h.D. candidate
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
“Online Pedagogy for the Elementary Learner”
Live Tuesday July 14, 2020
Dr. Amy Himes, Curriculum and Instruction Facilitator, Secondary Science and K-12 World Language
Millard Public Schools
“Process of District Curriculum Development”
Live Thursday July 9, 2020
Kelleen Browning, German Instructor
Lincoln Southeast High School, Lincoln Public Schools
“Using Peardeck for Student Engagement”
Live Tuesday June 30, 2020
Kelly Garcia, Spanish Instructor, ESU 5
Dr. Nick Ziegler, Technology Integration Specialist and World Language Supervisor, ESU 5
with Brittany Andrews and Christina Schroeder, Spanish Instructors, ESU 5
“Digital Age Pedagogy in World Language Education”
Live Thursday June 25, 2020
Jan Coone, World Language Educator (retired)
ESU 16 and Wallace Public Schools
“Choose Wisely: 3 Tools to Manage Content and Student Responses”
Live Tuesday June 23
Jamie Honke, Spanish Instructor and Department Chair
Ralston High School, Ralston Public Schools
“Zoom 2: Storytelling With Student Participation”
Live Thursday June 18, 2020
Kathy daMoude, Spanish Instructor, Hershey Public Schools
Mariah daMoude, Spanish Instructor, Brady Public Schools
“Collaboration Through Gimkit”
Live Thursday June 11, 2020
Danielle Fulcher, Spanish Instructor, Freeman Schools
Dr. Nick Ziegler, Technology Integration Specialist and World Language Coordinator, ESU 5
“Creating a Remote Learning Plan”
Live Thursday June 4, 2020
Theresa Jensen, Spanish Instructor
Millard North High School, Millard Public Schools
“Zoom: From Creating Videos to Storytelling”
Live Thursday May 28, 2020
Stephanie Call, Education Specialist World Languages
Nebraska Department of Education
“Using Google Sites as a Teaching Tool”
Live Thursday May 21
Malia Pope, Spanish Instructor
Lincoln North Star High School, Lincoln Public Schools
“Instructing Online Through Google Classroom”
Live Thursday April 23, 2020
Dr. Michelle Warren, Associate Professor of Spanish; Graduate Program Chair
University of Nebraska Kearney
“Teaching with Media Resources in an Online Environment”
Live Thursday April 16, 2020