There is no charge for this workshop.

Workshop Title:

Desktops without Borders

Abstract:

Join your colleagues for a (pre-conference) workshop at the
University of Richmond’s new Carole Weinstein International Center, slated
to open in August 2010. In the Center’s Global Studio, you’ll learn to build
a personal learning environment to bring language and culture to your
computer desktop and help your students do the same. You’ll explore tools
for social bookmarking, microblogging, and managing up-to-date information
from around the world.

Workshop Leader:

Dr. Sharon Scinciariello
University of Richmond

Workshop Time and Day:

12:30 – 2:30 PM
Friday, 8 October 2010

Workshop Location:

University of Richmond

To Register for this Workshop: Contact the workshop leader Dr. Sharon Scinciariello directly at
sscinica@richmond.edu

There is no charge for this workshop.

Workshop Title:

Making FL Teaching a Positive Experience from the First Day

Abstract:

This workshop provides strategies to help new classroom teachers gain confidence and 
direction as they begin their teaching careers.. Topics to include: keeping instruction 
in the target language, communicating with parents, classroom management, assessments, 
and best practices for teaching and learning. The presenter will discuss successful 
strategies for beginning teachers. The session is designed for new teachers, teachers 
mentoring new teachers, students in a teacher preparation program, and higher education 
personnel involved in teacher training.

Workshop Leader:

Paula Patrick
Coordinator of World Languages
Fairfax County Public Schools

Workshop Time and Day:

12:30 – 2:30 PM
Friday, 8 October 2010

Workshop Location:

Bon Aire
Holiday Inn Select
Koger Center

Audience: Pre-K - 16

Languages: All, Especially New Teachers

To Register for this Workshop: Contact the workshop leader Paula Patrick directly at 
PMPatrick@fcps.edu

There is no charge for this workshop.

Workshop Title:

Evidence-Centered Teaching

Abstract:

Evidence-centered teaching is a way of structuring classroom planning and instruction that 
enables teachers to continuously gather, interpret, and use evidence of student learning to 
make appropriate daily decisions that determine the course and nature of future instruction.

The goal of evidence-centered teaching is to design learning experiences 
(1) that are based upon student progress and are coherently aligned with content standards 
and learning goals; 
(2) that are meaningful for all students, and 
(3) that empower all students to effectively demonstrate what they have learned. Evidence, 
is central to the approach.

This workshop will empower the participants to use this approach in order to better serve 
the learning needs of their students and to strengthen their own practice.

Workshop Leader:

Isi Kessel
Thomas Nelson Community College

Workshop Time and Day:

12:30 – 2:30 PM
Friday, 8 October 2010

Workshop Location:

York
Holiday Inn Select
Koger Center

Audience: Pre-K - 16

Languages: All languages, all disciplines

To Register for this Workshop: Contact the workshop leader Isi Kessel directly at 
IKessel@odu.edu