BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Language and Applied Research Center - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Language and Applied Research Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Language and Applied Research Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T153000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20260317T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T183542Z UID:18823-1778920200-1778945400@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:Strand A: Standard-based Lesson Design DESCRIPTION:Dates: January 31\, February 21\, March 21\, April 18\, and May 16\, 2026 \nParticipants will learn\, review\, and practice teaching strategies linked to the three modes of communication: presentational\, interpersonal\, and interpretive. Participants will receive support in developing lesson plans incorporating the new California World Language Standards and the reviewed/learned strategies. Participants will be able to implement those lesson plans into their own instructional environment. \nClick to register URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/strand-a-standard-based-lesson-design-3/ LOCATION:SDSU\, Storm Hall 205\, 5500 Campanile Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92104\, United States CATEGORIES:SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-2.05.06-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T153000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20260317T183124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T183435Z UID:18819-1778920200-1778945400@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:Spanish Strand 2026 DESCRIPTION:Location: In person and on Zoom \nThe Spanish strand equips Spanish teachers with practical tools to differentiate instruction based on student profiles and proficiency levels. Participants will explore the ACTFL proficiency guidelines\, learn to design lessons that support diverse learners—including heritage\, L2\, and native speakers—and create assessments that align with varied needs. Through hands-on activities\, collaborative planning\, and reflection\, teachers will leave with a differentiated lesson plan and strategies they can apply immediately in the classroom. \nClick to register \nDates: January 31\, February 21\, March 21\, April 18\, and May 16\, 2026 URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/spanish-strand-2026-2/ LOCATION:SDSU\, Storm Hall 208\, 5500 Campanile Dr\, Storm Hall\, San Diego\, CA\, 92182\, United States CATEGORIES:SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-11.38.23-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20260430T220815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T220832Z UID:18900-1777712400-1777723200@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:The Human Side of Language Teaching in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Join SAILN & MBWLP for the second part of our virtual workshop series on May 2\, 2026\, designed to empower educators to articulate their irreplaceable role in fostering empathy\, human connection\, and cultural competence. This session brings together perspectives on the use of generative AI in education\, including district-level implementation\, sustained professional development\, and learner experiences. \nParticipants will also engage with the timely question of why language learning remains essential in an era of instant translation. The workshop will conclude with an interactive panel discussion\, offering space to reflect\, ask questions\, and connect ideas across presenters. \nRegular admission: $85\nStudent teacher: $50 URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/the-human-side-of-language-teaching-in-the-age-of-ai-4/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Monterey Bay World Language Project,SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-30-at-2.35.26-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20260317T195249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T195607Z UID:18835-1777712400-1777723200@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:The Human Side of Language Teaching in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Join SAILN & MBWLP for a two-part virtual workshop series on April 18 & May 2\, 2026\, designed to empower\neducators to articulate their irreplaceable role in fostering empathy\, human connection\, and cultural competence\, while gaining practical\, classroom-ready tools and the confidence to integrate AI thoughtfully into lessons and unit design. \nVirtual Workshop Series\nSaturdays 4/18 & 5/2 from 9-12\n$85/session or $150 for both sessions \nProfessional Development Credit Available\nComplete both sessions to earn 1 SDSU semester unit\n(additional $80 registration fee required) URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/the-human-side-of-language-teaching-in-the-age-of-ai-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Monterey Bay World Language Project,SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/03/SAILNandMBWLPflyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20260317T184802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T184802Z UID:18825-1777507200-1777593599@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:ELLA Award Nominations DESCRIPTION:The Excellence in Less Commonly Taught Languages Award (ELLA) recognizes outstanding educators who demonstrate innovation\, impact\, and commitment to teaching less commonly taught languages (LCTLs) across diverse educational settings. The LCTLs comprise all languages other than English\, French\, German\, and Spanish\, which were/are taught widely in mainly Western contexts. \nThe award highlights educators whose work strengthens language learning\, cultural understanding\, and community engagement and elevates the visibility of LCTL instruction from K–12 through to adult education. LCTL educators work in different educational contexts\, such as community-based schools and programs (heritage language schools\, nonprofit organizations\, cultural centers\, and other community-driven educational settings)\, K–12 schools (in-school or after-school programs)\, higher education\, and adult education. \nThis inaugural award reflects SAILN’s long-standing commitment to advancing equitable access to high-quality language education and supporting educators whose work strengthens multilingual communities. URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/ella-award-nominations/ CATEGORIES:SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/03/ELLA-Announcement-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20260317T194945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T163231Z UID:18828-1776502800-1776513600@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:The Human Side of Language Teaching in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Join SAILN & MBWLP for a two-part virtual workshop series on April 18 & May 2\, 2026\, designed to empower\neducators to articulate their irreplaceable role in fostering empathy\, human connection\, and cultural competence\, while gaining practical\, classroom-ready tools and the confidence to integrate AI thoughtfully into lessons and unit design. \nVirtual Workshop Series\nSaturdays 4/18 & 5/2 from 9-12\n$85/session or $150 for both sessions \nProfessional Development Credit Available\nComplete both sessions to earn 1 SDSU semester unit\n(additional $80 registration fee required) URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/the-human-side-of-language-teaching-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Monterey Bay World Language Project,SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/03/SAILNandMBWLPflyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20260317T183308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T183453Z UID:18821-1776501000-1776531600@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:Strand A: Standard-based Lesson Design DESCRIPTION:Dates: January 31\, February 21\, March 21\, April 18\, and May 16\, 2026 \nParticipants will learn\, review\, and practice teaching strategies linked to the three modes of communication: presentational\, interpersonal\, and interpretive. Participants will receive support in developing lesson plans incorporating the new California World Language Standards and the reviewed/learned strategies. Participants will be able to implement those lesson plans into their own instructional environment. \nClick to register URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/strand-a-standard-based-lesson-design-2/ LOCATION:SDSU\, Storm Hall 205\, 5500 Campanile Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92104\, United States CATEGORIES:SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-2.05.06-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T153000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20260317T182938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T183506Z UID:18817-1776501000-1776526200@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:Spanish Strand 2026 DESCRIPTION:Location: In person and on Zoom \nThe Spanish strand equips Spanish teachers with practical tools to differentiate instruction based on student profiles and proficiency levels. Participants will explore the ACTFL proficiency guidelines\, learn to design lessons that support diverse learners—including heritage\, L2\, and native speakers—and create assessments that align with varied needs. Through hands-on activities\, collaborative planning\, and reflection\, teachers will leave with a differentiated lesson plan and strategies they can apply immediately in the classroom. \nClick to register \nDates: January 31\, February 21\, March 21\, April 18\, and May 16\, 2026 URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/spanish-strand-2026/ LOCATION:SDSU\, Storm Hall 208\, 5500 Campanile Dr\, Storm Hall\, San Diego\, CA\, 92182\, United States CATEGORIES:SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-11.38.23-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T153000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20250401T230853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T183520Z UID:18581-1774081800-1774366200@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:Spanish Strand 2026 DESCRIPTION:Location: In person and on Zoom \nThe Spanish strand equips Spanish teachers with practical tools to differentiate instruction based on student profiles and proficiency levels. Participants will explore the ACTFL proficiency guidelines\, learn to design lessons that support diverse learners—including heritage\, L2\, and native speakers—and create assessments that align with varied needs. Through hands-on activities\, collaborative planning\, and reflection\, teachers will leave with a differentiated lesson plan and strategies they can apply immediately in the classroom. \nClick to register \nDates: January 31\, February 21\, March 21\, April 18\, and May 16\, 2026 URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/spanish-strand-2025/ LOCATION:SDSU\, Storm Hall 208\, 5500 Campanile Dr\, Storm Hall\, San Diego\, CA\, 92182\, United States CATEGORIES:SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-11.38.23-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T153000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20250905T195127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T182513Z UID:18671-1774081800-1774107000@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:Strand A: Standard-based Lesson Design DESCRIPTION:Dates: January 31\, February 21\, March 21\, April 18\, and May 16\, 2026 \nParticipants will learn\, review\, and practice teaching strategies linked to the three modes of communication: presentational\, interpersonal\, and interpretive. Participants will receive support in developing lesson plans incorporating the new California World Language Standards and the reviewed/learned strategies. Participants will be able to implement those lesson plans into their own instructional environment. \nClick to register URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/strand-a-standard-based-lesson-design/ LOCATION:SDSU\, Storm Hall 205\, 5500 Campanile Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92104\, United States CATEGORIES:SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-2.05.06-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260317T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260317T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20260317T195031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T195114Z UID:18832-1773734400-1773766800@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:The Human Side of Language Teaching in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Join SAILN & MBWLP for a two-part virtual workshop series on April 18 & May 2\, 2026\, designed to empower\neducators to articulate their irreplaceable role in fostering empathy\, human connection\, and cultural competence\, while gaining practical\, classroom-ready tools and the confidence to integrate AI thoughtfully into lessons and unit design. \nVirtual Workshop Series\nSaturdays 4/18 & 5/2 from 9-12\n$85/session or $150 for both sessions \nProfessional Development Credit Available\nComplete both sessions to earn 1 SDSU semester unit\n(additional $80 registration fee required)https://forms.gle/DLYnPTBvi4C13qxVA URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/the-human-side-of-language-teaching-in-the-age-of-ai-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Monterey Bay World Language Project,SAILN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251115T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251115T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20250905T194450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T230553Z UID:18666-1763197200-1763208000@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:CWLP State-Wide Virtual Learning Series DESCRIPTION:CWLP is excited to launch Saturday Virtual Learning Series programs in 2025–2026! Each CWLP site will host one half-day online session (3 hours) from October through May\, starting at 9:00 a.m. Led by CWLP leaders\, these $50 programs offer practical strategies to strengthen connections with students\, culture\, colleagues\, and innovative tools like AI. For detailed information\, CWLP Virtual Learning Series 2025-2026 \nOn November 15\, SAILN will host a program focusing on the topic of interpersonal communication in action with AI. \nClick to register URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/cwlp-state-wide-virtual-learning-series/ CATEGORIES:SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-11.48.30-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20250905T193931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T184701Z UID:18661-1761379200-1761397200@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:SAILN CoP Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Community of Practice Symposium brings together educators in a collaborative space where teachers lead the learning. In this symposium\, classroom practitioners step into the role of presenters\, sharing their best practices\, innovative strategies\, and lessons learned with fellow colleagues. By creating opportunities for teachers to showcase their expertise\, the symposium not only highlights the wealth of knowledge within our teaching community but also empowers educators to take on leadership roles. This peer-to-peer exchange strengthens professional practice\, fosters collaboration\, and builds a culture of shared growth across our schools. \nClick to register URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/sailn-cop-symposium/ CATEGORIES:SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-11.43.29-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250609T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20250401T231705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T231705Z UID:18589-1749456000-1749747600@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:Strand Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) 2025 DESCRIPTION:Dates: June 9th\, 10th\, 11th\, 12th\, and a fifth day to be announced\nLocation: In person and on Zoom\nRegistration link: https://forms.gle/PR2yrXdEry6JT76b7 URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/strand-lctl-2025/ LOCATION:Alvarado #106 / Online\, 6495 Alvarado Rd #106\, San Diego\, CA\, 92182-8305\, United States CATEGORIES:SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/teacher.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250317T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250317T173000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20241122T205243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T155310Z UID:18222-1742227200-1742232600@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Workshop: Using Authentic Audio Resources DESCRIPTION:Effectively integrate authentic audio resources like podcasts\, interviews\, and radio broadcasts into language lessons to improve listening skills and expose students to natural language use. URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/teaching2024-02/ LOCATION:Online Zoom CATEGORIES:Teaching Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/11/streaming_13124001.png ORGANIZER;CN="Evan Rubin":MAILTO:erubin@mail.sdsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20241127T185237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T015101Z UID:18257-1738400400-1738411200@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:Leveraging AI for Enhanced Language Instruction:Insights and Applications - Online Workshop Series [Day 2] DESCRIPTION:Join SAILN & MBWLP to discover the potential of AI in language education from experienced professionals! The two-day event strikes the perfect balance of theory and practice\, offering valuable insight on integrating and utilizing Generative AI in language teaching. Attendees will learn practical strategies and techniques to enhance language learning and create engaging classroom experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mat Schulze\, PhD - Generative AI\, friend or foe? (10/12/24) \n \n \n \n \n \n Mat is directing SDSU-LARC\, together with Chris Brown. He is also a professor of German and European Studies in the College of Arts & Letters\, the co-editor of the journal of the American Association of Teachers of German\, and the treasurer of CALICO\, the North American association of Computer-Assisted Language Learning. By training\, he is a teacher of German and Russian. So\, teaching and grammar are two of his favorite topics. If you would like to know more\, visit https://pantarhei.press/mat/. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Rubin - Practical applications and AI tools for enhancing student engagement (10/12/24) \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Rubin is the SDSU Language Training Center (LTC) program coordinator and technology support for all SDSU LARC programs and language training courses. Evan also volunteers as the International Association of Language Learning Technology (IALLT) co-webinar coordinator\, a monthly webinar series that invites exceptional and visionary world language instructors\, language lab directors\, and language program coordinators to discuss their research\, projects\, and/or publications in an online interactive webinar format. Evan has his B.A. in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara and M.A. in Latin American Studies\, with a specialization in education technology\, from SDSU. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mari Ocando Finol\, PhD - Writing prompts for text-based Generative AI tools (2/1/25) \n \n \n \n \n \n As a Learning Technologies Coordinator\, Mari is responsible for managing the conceptualization\, design\, operation\, and evaluation of the language space at LARC. She holds a PhD in Spanish from Arizona State University\, where she specialized in computer-assisted language learning. She previously taught Spanish and English as a second language for over ten years. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cecile Nedellec\, PhD - Teacher’s AI Toolkit: Enhancing Language Education in K-12 (2/1/25) \n \n \n \n \n \n It is Cecile's passion to support and mentor teachers that led her to earn a PhD in curriculum and instruction. Her doctoral dissertation is titled\, "Teachers' understanding of differentiated instruction in Swiss elementary schools." Cecile started teaching languages (French & English) in 2005. She became a mentor for K-12 teachers and a California World Language Project (CWLP) Fellow in 2009. At SDSU-LARC\, Cecile contributes to the planning and implementation of SAILN activities\, coordinates project resources\, and liaises with project stakeholders to collect and disseminate project information. She is also the SAILN Strand A lead. Cecile is the 2025 CLTA Teacher of the Year. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister Here \n  URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/sailn-ai2024day2/ LOCATION:Online Zoom CATEGORIES:SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/11/SAILN-AI-copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20241213T015247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T015247Z UID:18303-1728723600-1728734400@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:Leveraging AI for Enhanced Language Instruction:Insights and Applications - Online Workshop Series [Day 1] DESCRIPTION:Join SAILN & MBWLP to discover the potential of AI in language education from experienced professionals! The two-day event strikes the perfect balance of theory and practice\, offering valuable insight on integrating and utilizing Generative AI in language teaching. Attendees will learn practical strategies and techniques to enhance language learning and create engaging classroom experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mat Schulze\, PhD - Generative AI\, friend or foe? (10/12/24) \n \n \n \n \n \n Mat is directing SDSU-LARC\, together with Chris Brown. He is also a professor of German and European Studies in the College of Arts & Letters\, the co-editor of the journal of the American Association of Teachers of German\, and the treasurer of CALICO\, the North American association of Computer-Assisted Language Learning. By training\, he is a teacher of German and Russian. So\, teaching and grammar are two of his favorite topics. If you would like to know more\, visit https://pantarhei.press/mat/. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Rubin - Practical applications and AI tools for enhancing student engagement (10/12/24) \n \n \n \n \n \n Evan Rubin is the SDSU Language Training Center (LTC) program coordinator and technology support for all SDSU LARC programs and language training courses. Evan also volunteers as the International Association of Language Learning Technology (IALLT) co-webinar coordinator\, a monthly webinar series that invites exceptional and visionary world language instructors\, language lab directors\, and language program coordinators to discuss their research\, projects\, and/or publications in an online interactive webinar format. Evan has his B.A. in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara and M.A. in Latin American Studies\, with a specialization in education technology\, from SDSU. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mari Ocando Finol\, PhD - Writing prompts for text-based Generative AI tools (2/1/25) \n \n \n \n \n \n As a Learning Technologies Coordinator\, Mari is responsible for managing the conceptualization\, design\, operation\, and evaluation of the language space at LARC. She holds a PhD in Spanish from Arizona State University\, where she specialized in computer-assisted language learning. She previously taught Spanish and English as a second language for over ten years. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cecile Nedellec\, PhD - Teacher’s AI Toolkit: Enhancing Language Education in K-12 (2/1/25) \n \n \n \n \n \n It is Cecile's passion to support and mentor teachers that led her to earn a PhD in curriculum and instruction. Her doctoral dissertation is titled\, "Teachers' understanding of differentiated instruction in Swiss elementary schools." Cecile started teaching languages (French & English) in 2005. She became a mentor for K-12 teachers and a California World Language Project (CWLP) Fellow in 2009. At SDSU-LARC\, Cecile contributes to the planning and implementation of SAILN activities\, coordinates project resources\, and liaises with project stakeholders to collect and disseminate project information. She is also the SAILN Strand A lead. Cecile is the 2025 CLTA Teacher of the Year. URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/leveraging-ai-for-enhanced-language-instructioninsights-and-applications-online-workshop-series-day-1/ LOCATION:Online Zoom CATEGORIES:SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/11/SAILN-AI-copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T024901 CREATED:20241213T013823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T014227Z UID:18298-1726907400-1726923600@larc.sdsu.edu SUMMARY:SAILN Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:8:30 – 9:30 am: Breakfast\, Opening\, and Keynote\n9:40 – 10:55 am: Session 1 Series\n11:10 am – 12:25 pm: Session 2 Series\n12:30 – 12:45 pm: Closing and Survey URL:https://larc.sdsu.edu/event/sailn-cop24/ LOCATION:Storm Hall 204\, 5500 Campanile Dr.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92182-8305\, United States CATEGORIES:SAILN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://larc.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-14-at-11.24.34 AM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR