Step into Mondays!

This time of year is always so busy that Krista and Sandrine have decided that everyone should focus on family, celebrations and rest. So take the time and let your brain take a break.

Meet you back on January 4th!

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In this episode, Krista and Sandrine follow up on the previous week's episode and their discussion with Victoria Russell about online teaching. The getting started unit they discuss works not only for online students but also for synchronous classes.

Do you have any questions, comments, responses to what happened in the episode? Email = [email protected]. Twitter = @intomondays, Facebook = IntoMondays.

Whether you are teaching online, remotely or in person, there are some best practices that can help make the whole process easier for both you and your students. Join us in our conversation with Victoria Russell, a guru of online teaching, and check her out at the following links...

https://www.routledge.com/Teaching-Language-Online-A-Guide-for-Designing-Developing-and-Delivering/Russell-Murphy-Judy/p/book/9781138387003  

http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/events/view/105/  

https://varussellblog.wordpress.com/

Did you attend the ACTFL conference? Or did you want to but couldn't for a reason or another? Here are some sessions worth mentioning and what appealed to us in those presentations. We're listing them below for you to check them out or check out those language professionals (and potentially connect with them).

It was a different year for ACTFL but they did a great job giving access to hundreds of sessions. We wish we could talk about all of them but there isn't enough time in a day - and how long would it take us?!

Reach out and let us know what sessions were your favorites: Twitter (@intomondays), Email ([email protected]), Facebook (Stepintomondays)

Our List of Must-See Presentations (in no particular order)

Book Clubs: Using Books to Engage Students in all 3 Modes of Communication (Erin Pearl, Miranda Giles)

Pole Emploi: Exploring the Professional World in French (Laurence Denie-Higney)

Make your Point with a Single Point Rubric (Timothy Eagan)

Proficiency and Virtual or Hybrid Engagement (Darcy Rogers, Jaclyn Hathaway Rube, Emma Bricker)

Implementing Intercultural Compeency in the Language Classroom (Allie Moeller)

Online or Onsite: Virtually Seamless CI (Carol Gaab)

What the Research is Telling us about Online World Language Education (Kathryn Murphy-Judy, Victoria Russell)

Examine and Conquer Personal and Cultural Biases in your WL Classroom (Janet Boring)

5 Scaffolding Strategies for Building Proficiency with Authentic Media (Ken Stewart)

New Language, Day 1: Experience Comprehensible Input in Arabic (Olivia Grugan, Anita Young)

In this episode Krista and Sandrine talk about activities that they do with their students outside of the classroom, the benefits of such activities and how students react to such activities. 

At the beginning of the episode they reference back to the proficiency unit they do in their classes. If you are curious about what they're talking about, episode 18 is about the reorganization of that unit.

the books referenced in the aha moment segment are...

While we're on the topic by Bill VanPatten

The subtle art of not giving a f*ck by Mark Manson

In this episode, Krista and Sandrine discuss where to find authentic resources and what types of activities to do for them. They also bring up the fact that an authentic resource can be used for multiple levels, making the task of finding input easier.

The film referenced in the show can be found on YouTube at this link...https://youtu.be/6ARR5AOrKts

Please note that this episode was recorded in early September (in case the time reference made don't make sense to you).

Krista and Sandrine finish discussing step to incorporate in our classrooms so that our students will store information in their long term memories - because who enjoys being stared at instead of getting a response on a topic that's already been discussed?

The information comes from the book "how to teach so students will remember" Ed. 2 by Marilee Sprenger. 

If you missed part 1, you might want to go listen to it first.

Quick shout-outs to Nora Jones (An IPA every day) and Linda Markley (FAIL). Also to the Unprofessional Development Podcast.

Please note that this episode was recorded in early September (in case the time reference made don't make sense to you).

Has this ever happened in your class? You ask a question. No one answers. All the students have a blank look on their face. Come on, we talked about this *yesterday/last week/2 weeks ago/fill in timeframe*. Still a blank look. But you know you taught that. 

So why do students do that to us? We teach it, they remember it, take a test and when you bring it back up they have absolutely no idea.

Krista and Sandrine discuss ways to avoid this problem, and they refer to a book that rocked their world (who knew memory worked that way!). See what they pulled out of their reading in a rare 2 parts episode. 

And if you want to read the book, it's called "How to teach so students will remember. 2nd ed." by Marilee Sprenger.

Want to reach out to the girls? [email protected] or Twitter ... @intomondays

Have you ever wanted to hear Sandrine sing? Has it been a while since you've heard Scarlet tweet? Are you feeling as overwhelmed as Krista was this week, or have you been like she puts it "in a mood"? Are you just plain tired or stressed or not your usual self? Then you want to listen to this episode. And even if you don't think you're feeling all or any of the above, you still want to listen - if nothing else to make sure you're not spreading toxic positivity.

And once you've listened, feel free to share how you're feeling, how you're coping with this unusual year. Let us know via email ([email protected]) or via Twitter (@intomondays).

And here is the article Sandrine keeps referring to...

https://www.weareteachers.com/toxic-positivity-schools/?fbclid=IwAR29k6m6jCV47-Cp-JTvO2ROQlyOjUJp6JlkyOoSg1cqH5sMlTjkzp47qK4#.X34Zo79u2OQ.facebook

and another one...

https://www.weareteachers.com/what-teachers-need-principals-to-know/?utm_content=1602711351&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

In a rare back to back guest episodes, Krista and Sandrine chat with Howie Berman about ACTFL. Do you know everything that ACTFL does for advocacy for the profession? Do you have questions about the virtual conference this year? And let's talk about community within ACTFL. Lastly let's not forget to talk about the publications published by ACTFL. 

This episode has EVERYTHING ACTFL! And not necessarily in the order it is listed.

https://www.actfl.org/

Want to reach out to Krista and Sandrine? Email ([email protected]) or Twitter (@Intomondays)