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Dr. Claire Knowles continues her conversation with Dr. Errol O'Neill about Google Translate. In this part II, Claire and Errol discuss what student training on Google Translate might look like, what features teachers should become familiar with, and how to communicate about the tool with students.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2019/01/25/ep-89-with-errol-oneill-part-ii/

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Claire Knowles interviews Errol O'Neill about Google Translate in the first part of a two-part episode. In part I, Claire and Errol discuss what Google translate is and how it works, a bit about what the research says about its use in language classrooms, and why teachers might want to take advantage of its abilities to help students communicate effectively in the real world.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2019/01/18/ep-88-with-errol-oneill/

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Stacey interviews Heather Sherrow about the novice-level unit on descriptions that she developed called Soy Yo: Bringing Life, Purpose, and Meaning to Your Novice Descriptions Unit. This unit tackles stereotypes, celebrates differences, and encourages students to be themselves using songs, memes, commercials, tweets, infographics, and other authentic resources. Heather has presented this unit at several conferences including this past November at ACTFL and has generously shared all of her resources online.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2019/01/11/ep-87-with-heather-sherrow/

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Caroline Schlegel interviews Dr. Arlene White and Mrs. Paula Moore, two educators who have made a difference in her own professional development, about how they provide relevant, meaningful, and effective professional development for new and veteran educators. The topics of discussion include how professional development contributes to teacher recruitment and retention and how technology and methodologies have changed professional development for language teachers. Check out the show notes for more information about Caroline and her guests.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2019/01/04/ep-86-with-arlene-white-and-paula-moore/

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Stacey talks about how the podcast made its way in 2018, some off the themes and highlights from the year, and how listeners can get involved as guests and contributors in 2018.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/12/14/ep-83-with-maria-carreira/

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Stacey shares interviews with several teachers who all work with heritage learners in different contexts. First, Chris Cashman tells us about what has worked for him in his secondary heritage language classes and how his OPI (oral proficiency interview) training has proved valuable. Then, we hear three interviews with college instructors from ACTFL: Maria Manni, Felix Burgos, and Shannon Hahn all tell us about the challenges and opportunities they face in their contexts. Finally, Kim Potowski, professor and director of a university heritage language program, answers a few frequently asked questions posed by Florencia Henshaw during an online Q&A. Check out the show notes for more information about each guest and the resources they mention.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/12/21/ep-84-heritage-language/

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Stacey interviews Dr. Maria Carreira about teaching heritage language learners. Maria shares a few of the resources available through the National Heritage Language Resource Center and talks about some of the ways teachers can implement research-based practices with heritage language learners. The topics Maria discusses include project-based learning, differentiated instruction, program design, assessment, placement, identity and more related to heritage learners.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/12/14/ep-83-with-maria-carreira/

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In ep 82, Dorie Conlon Perugini interviews LJ Randolph about what it means to teach languages for social justice and how teachers can think about representation in their classrooms. LJ shares resources, big ideas, and practical examples for teachers who want to explore what social justice might look like in a language classroom.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/12/07/ep-82-with-lj-randolph

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In ep 81, Carolyn Siegel interviews Jason Pedicone, co-founder of the Paideia Institute. Carolyn experienced Paideia’s pedagogical approach first-hand while accompanying Latin students in 2014 on a trip to Rome with a Paideia Living Latin trip. In this interview Jason discusses the teaching of living Latin and Greek at Paideia as well as his work with PhDs in the Classics, including professional networking and opportunities outside academia. 

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/11/30/ep-81-with-jason-pedicone

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In ep 80, Stacey shares takeaways and reflections on the conference experience from seven different language teachers at ACTFL in New Orleans. Even if you couldn't be there in person, we hope you'll benefit from our reports. If you have something you want to share, send it to us by email, voicemail, or social media and we'll include it in our upcoming newsletter! 

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/11/24/ep-80-takeaways-actfl18

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