Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- Slavic Languages and Cultures - Discover Ukraine with Your Smartphone
This presentation offers a fun and interactive way to learn basic facts about Ukraine. You will participate in a Kahoot game using your smartphones and answer simple true/ false questions to discover some interesting facts about the country, its language and culture.
Attend the complete live lesson on “Discover Ukraine with Your Smartphone” at the Indiana University World Language Festival on May 15th, 2021, and submit the “Claim the Badge” quiz for the module in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Monday, May 17th 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- Jewish Studies – Taste Hebrew for yourself
This is a typical introductory session at the elementary level. The class is conducted entirely in Hebrew and does not require any previous knowledge of the target language. During this session, students will learn how to start a casual conversation in Hebrew and will be given a chance to practice it.
Attend the complete live lesson on “Taste of Hebrew for Yourself ” at the Indiana University World Language Festival on May 15th, 2021, and submit the “Claim the Badge” quiz for the module in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Monday, May 17th 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021-African Studies- A Lesson in isiZulu Clicks
Learn how to pronounce clicks in the Bantu language, isiZulu. IsiZulu is a language spoken in Southern Africa by approximately 9 million people and is one of few languages in the world with click consonants. Clicks are often a challenge to non-native speakers, but also are extremely fun to learn. This lesson will introduce you to these new sounds and culminate in a click tongue twister!
Attend the complete live lesson on “A Lesson in isiZulu Clicks” at the Indiana University World Language Festival on May 15th, 2021 and submit the “Claim the Badge” quiz for the module in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Monday, May 17th 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- African Studies - Crash Course in Kinyarwanda
In this mini-lesson, we will learn basic greetings and introductions in Kinyarwanda, the language of Rwanda. We will also learn a simple song and see the writing system, as well some interesting cultural information about The Land of A Thousand Hills.
Attend the complete live lesson on “Crash Course in Kinyarwanda” at the Indiana University World Language Festival on May 15th, 2021 and submit the “Claim the Badge” quiz for the module in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Monday, May 17th 2021
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- Navajo - The Clan System in The Navajo Nation
Learn about the importance of introducing oneself through more than one's own individual name but rather as a rooted part of a larger legacy cosmology. Students will be encouraged to find ways to introduce themselves drawing on their own legacy traditions.
Attend the complete live lesson on “The Clan System in The Navajo Nation” at the Indiana University World Language Festival on May 15th, 2021 and submit the “Claim the Badge” quiz for the module in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Monday, May 17th 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- Central Eurasian Studies - Estonian Language and Culture: Wired and Wild
Learn about Estonia. We will see how ancient folklore, magic and "wild things" live side-by-side with the highly advanced digital world of e-Estonia: download electronic and pop music draws on thousand-year old folk song, folklore characters lend their names to new IT terms, and modern city-dwellers regularly escape to the deep woods to pick mushrooms and berries. They will gladly take their new American friends along to explore, so we will also learn some Estonian: how to greet people and introduce yourself, but also how to (nicely) tell people you do not believe them (you tell them to go to the forest or go pick mushrooms), and some magic formulas to cure pain or make rain (they work!).
Attend the complete live lesson on “Estonian Language and Culture: Wired and Wild” at the Indiana University World Language Festival on May 15th, 2021, and submit the “Claim the Badge” quiz for the module in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Monday, May 17th 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- Central Eurasian Studies - Learning Persian Culture, Literature and Language Via Music
In this presentation, the participants will become familiar with one of the less commonly taught languages' culture, literature, and language that of Persian. It will cover: *General information about the Persian Language Classes at Indiana University *General background about the Persian language *Introduction to the script: You learn how to write your names in Persian *Introduction to a popular song “Soltaan-e Qalbhaa” ‘King of Hearts.’
Attend the complete live lesson on “Persian Cooking” at the Indiana University World Language Festival on May 15th, 2021, and submit the “Claim the Badge” quiz for the module in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Monday, May 17th 2021
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- India Studies-Introducing and Ordering Food in Hindi/Urdu
Learn how to introduce oneself in Hindi-Urdu (exchanging greetings and introductions) and place a meal order using the target language.
Attend the complete live lesson on “Hindi/Urdu-Introducing and Ordering Food” at the Indiana University World Language Festival on May 15th, 2021, and submit the “Claim the Badge” quiz for the module in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Monday, May 17th 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- African Studies- Greetings among Peers in Yoruba
Learn greetings in Yoruba and practice them.
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment on “Greetings among Peers in Yoruba” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- East Asian Languages and Culture - A Century of International Settlement and a Pidgin English
Shanghai, now a cosmopolitan of China, was an international city that was open to almost everybody from 1840s to 1940s. A small river (Yang King Pang) ran through the middle of it witnessed the building of foreign settlements and their glorious past. It was later filled and made a road. A Pidgin English named after the river was the symbol of the great encounter between the Chinese and Westerners. In this lesson, you will learn about the Pidgin English in the context of history of Shanghai. You will also learn about the history of the river/road the pidgin language is named after.
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment on “Shanghai, a Century of International Settlement and a Pidgin English” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- Central Eurasian Studies- Travel to Tallinn
Learn about the beautiful capital of Estonia, Tallinn (photos, videoclips, Google streetview) and how to use basic traveler phrases and read some public signs.
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment in the module “Travel to Tallinn” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- Central Eurasian Studies - A Guide to Celebrating Juhannus: Finnish Midsummer
Learn about the traditions and history of Finland's Midsummer celebration introduced in Finnish and explained in English.
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment in the module “A Guide to Celebrating Juhannus: Finnish Midsummer” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- Central Eurasian Studies - An Introduction to the Tibetan Language Through Song
Listen to a Tibetan children's song, "On the Playground," and learn how to say a few tongue-twisting phrases from the song.
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment in the module “An Introduction to the Tibetan Language Through Song” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- East Asian Languages and Cultures- Breakfast Culture in China
Learn about what Chinese people usually have for breakfast, how breakfast options and preferences vary significantly from north to south, and why there is such a big regional difference.
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment in the module “Breakfast Culture in China” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- East Asian Languages and Cultures - Hangul (the Korean Alphabet) Writing Workshop
Learn how to write your name in the Korean alphabet (Hangul).
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment in the module “Hangul (the Korean Alphabet) Writing Workshop” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- East Asian Languages and Cultures- Finding Love the Chinese Way: Match Making and Throwing Divination Blocks
Learn about the divination blocks of Chinese matchmaking and tell people how to interpret “YueLao’s response”.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- French and Italian-Travel Through Time with Middle (Renaissance) French
Learn about the orthographic differences between Middle French (from the sixteenth century in particular) and modern French, with a focus on identifying patterns of change.
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment in the module “Travel Through Time with Middle (Renaissance) French” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- Germanic Studies- Norwegian Food
Learn about the intricacies of Norwegian cuisine and teaching the students how to make simple dishes: the cold dishes smorgasbord, waffles and the "national dish".
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment in the module “Norwegian Food” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- Slavic Languages and Cultures - St. Petersburg: The City of White Nights with a Dark Past
Students will be presented with a portrait of the great Russian city of St. Petersburg that highlights its many faces, including both the bright and dark side of its history. Behind the captivating sights of the Hermitage and the picturesque drawbridges lies a foundation built on bones and a city rebuilt after more than two years under siege. Despite its somber past, there's so much beauty to marvel at, especially during the mystical White Nights. This lesson will touch upon the duality of the city, as well as its sibling rivalry with Moscow, and will culminate in a short quiz over the city's landmarks, names, and cultural events
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment in the module “St. Petersburg: The City of White Nights with a Dark Past” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- Slavic Languages and Cultures - Russian Food: The Everyday and Extra Special
This lesson introduces students to the stars of Russian cuisine, from everyday stuffed buns and pancakes to honey cake and fish served in gelatin. There's a lot to love and a few surprises as well. The classic staples are represented in addition to holiday favorites, with a little description of the holidays themselves. Following the lesson, students will take a quiz testing their knowledge of popular Russian dishes. Some questions will involve recognizing a signature dish by appearance, and others will center around identifying food items by description.
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment in the module “Russian Food: The Everyday and Extra Special” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- East Asian Languages and Cultures - Tongue Twister (Chinese)
Learn and perform Chinese tongue twisters 西巷一个漆匠.
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment in the module “Tongue Twister-Chinese” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- Central Eurasian Studies - Tongue Twister (Estonian)
Learn and perform Estonian tongue twisters All vowels: Oaõie õueaiaäär and Kus see sai või või või võisai sai?
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment in the module “Tongue Twister Estonian” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- Central Eurasian Studies - Tongue Twister (Kyrgyz)
Learn and perform Kyrgyz tongue twisters.
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment in the module “Tongue Twister Kyrgyz” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- Central Eurasian Studies - Color a Language Postcard
Color a coloring page of an Estonian Language postcard.
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment in the module “Color a Language Postcard” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021- French Tongue Twister
Learn and perform French tongue twister Tas de riz, tas de rats.
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment in the module “French Tongue Twister” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 - Global Change Center - Global Competencies and Careers
Learn from early career, workforce development, and hiring professionals about the variety of global careers that exist in Indiana and how high school and college students can build and market their global skills.
View the lesson and submit the quiz/assignment in the module “Global Competencies and Careers” in the Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 Canvas Course by Dec. 31, 2021.
Indiana University World Language Festival 2021 - Volunteer
Serve as volunteer co-host for one or more Zoom live sessions at the Indiana University World Language Festival on May 15, 2021. Volunteer co-host has the following responsibilities: a) admitting participants from waiting room based on registration information, b) making sure the lesson is not disrupted and manage participants in case of any unexpected disruption c) share event evaluation form and remind participants to fill in the form d) take and share snapshots of the Zoom lesson following the protocol provided by the organizer.
Attend training session for volunteers or watching the training video before the event. Join the assigned session on time and fulfil the responsibilities of volunteer co-host.
Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy –Germanic Studies- What is ‘low’ about Low German?
This presentation will teach you how to greet others and exchange introductory-level pleasantries in Low German and illustrate that this language is even closer to English than it is to German.
German Language proficiency encompasses comprehension, verbalization, reading, and writing skills in German, enabling efficient interaction and cultural comprehension within German-speaking contexts.
Pass the quiz (more than 70%) of the module on “What is ‘low’ about Low German?” in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy –French & Italian –Education in France
This presentation will introduce students to the educational system in France, with a focus on a cross-cultural comparison between France and the United States. Topics touched on will include the differences in grade levels, division into sections, as well as classroom organization.
French Language skills refer to the proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending French, allowing for successful interaction in various contexts.
Pass the quiz (more than 70%) of the module on “Education in France” in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy – Southeast Asian and ASEAN Studies (SEAS) - Floating Market in Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Students will discover a unique cultural environment of Southern Vietnam: the floating market in the Mekong Delta. The lesson will guide students through local geography as a backdrop, a brief history and description of floating market. Students will also learn Vietnamese names of Southern typical fruits and some basic phrases of going to the market.
Pass the quiz (more than 70%) of the module on “Floating Market in Mekong Delta, Vietnam” in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy –East Asian Languages and Cultures- Greetings in Korean
Learners will be able to say simple greetings such as hello and goodbye in Korean after watching some shorts clips of K-pop music videos that include those expressions in their lyrics.
Pass the quiz (more than 70%) of the module on “Greetings in Korean” in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy - Global Sightseer
The Global Sightseer badge is awarded to students who complete lessons in at least 3 different languages.
Earn 3 badges in 3 different languages in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
2022-2023 NEW FLTA & New Language Instructor ORIENTATION
This badge certifies that the recipient successfully completed the 2022-2023 Orientation for new FLTAs (Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants) and new language instructors. The orientation was held from August 15-19, 2022 at Indiana University Bloomington, and was hosted by the IU Center for Language Technology (CeLT) and the IU Center for Language Excellence (CLE).
By earning this badge, the recipient demonstrates the ability to: - model best practices in foreign language instruction; - craft lesson objectives and lesson plans using the three modes of communication; - understand College academic policies and integrity procedures; - operate Canvas LMS as a language instructor and various forms of multimedia; - and prepare and present a Microteaching lesson to their peers.
Indiana University Virtual World Language Festival Academy - Globetrotter
The Globetrotter badge is awarded to students who complete lessons in at least 6 different languages.
Earn 6 badges in 6 different languages in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
Indiana University Virtual World Language Festival Academy - Jetsetter
The Jetsetter badge is awarded to students who complete lessons in at least 10 different languages.
Earn 10 badges in 10 different languages in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
Indiana University Virtual World Language Festival Academy - World Language and Culture Challenger
The World Language and Culture Challenger badge is awarded to students who earn 5 badges.
Earn 5 badges (in any language) in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
Indiana University Virtual World Language Festival Academy - World Language and Culture Conqueror
The World Language and Culture Conqueror badge is awarded to students who earn 10 badges.
Earn 10 badges (in any language) in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
Indiana University Virtual World Language Festival Academy - World Language and Culture Champion
The World Language and Culture Champion badge is awarded to students who earn 15 badges.
Earn 15 badges (in any language) in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
Indiana University Language Learners' Lounge - Fall 2022 - Presenter
This badge is awarded to an intermediate/advanced language student or language instructor at Indiana University who discussed their experiences in first-year university language classes as part of the Language Learners' Lounge panel, "Tackling College Level Language Courses: Expectations and Strategies" held on October 21, 2022.
Panelists spoke for 3-5 minutes about their experiences as first-year language learners or instructors, and what advice they would offer to current first-year students. This was followed by a panel discussion. Panelists presented in-person at the event or asynchronously by submitting a video recording.
Teaching Methods of Less Commonly Taught Languages: Indiana University
This badge certifies that the recipient successfully completed the MELC M-696 course “Teaching Methods of Less Commonly Taught Languages.” The course was taught in Fall 2022 at Indiana University for Foreign Language Teaching Assistants (FLTAs).
By earning this badge, the recipient demonstrates the ability to: o use best practices in foreign language instruction; o prepare lesson plans and present teaching demos to their peers using the three modes of communication; o provide and discuss feedback of the lessons observed; o observe classes of experienced language instructors and reflect on what they learned; o review research articles on language learning; o research on one aspect of best practices in language teaching and learning and write a term paper; o keep a portfolio of all work done during the semester; o provide weekly reflections on materials learned.
Indiana University Virtual World Language Festival Academy –French & Italian –La Francophonie: French Around the World
This lesson introduces la Francophonie, a term which represents people who speak French around the world and an official organization that promotes the French language globally. The aim of the lesson is to encourage high school and college students to learn French by showing them how broad and varied the French language can be.
Pass the quiz (more than 70%) of the module on “La Francophonie: French Around the World” in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
Indiana University Virtual World Language Festival Academy –African Studies – Daily Greetings in Akan/Twi
By the end of this lesson, you will have the communicative skills to say simple daily greetings in the Akan/Twi language. Greetings are a critical aspect of Ghanaian culture. That said, not only will you learn the customary greetings, but also how to socially interact using appropriate greetings among the youth and adults in the Ghanaian community.
Akan Language refers to a cluster of dialects within the Kwa language family, predominantly spoken in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, including Twi and Fante.
African Studies entails the in-depth examination of Africa's varied cultures, languages, histories, politics, economies, and ecological issues.
Languages of Africa refer to the wide variety of spoken communication systems found throughout the continent, belonging to language families like Afroasiatic, Nilo-Saharan, Niger-Congo, and Khoisan.
Pass the quiz (more than 70%) of the module on “Daily Greetings in Akan/Twi” in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
Spring 2023 CeLT/CLE Guest Speaker Award
The IU Center for Language Technology (CeLT) and Center for Language Excellence (CLE) host professional development workshops, seminars, roundtables, etc., and invite colleagues with expertise in the identified areas to serve as guest speakers, workshop instructors, or roundtable panelists. This badge is awarded to any invited guest speaker who provides such a service in Spring 2023.
The invited guest speaker coordinated with CeLT/CLE staff to plan the event and successfully delivered the presentation/workshop.
World Language Festival Virtual Academy Information Session 2023
These virtual information sessions were hosted by the IU Center for Language Technology (CeLT) and Center for Language Excellence (CLE) for Indiana world language and social studies teachers in January and February of 2023. Their purpose was to outline professional development opportunities for teachers through participation in the World Language Festival (WLF) Virtual Academy and the Indiana Language Roadmap Community Grant project.
Attended a 1-hour Zoom information session on how to make the best of the WLF Virtual Academy as a learner, as well as an overview of the Indiana Language Roadmap Community Grant project pilot teacher group opportunity.
Indiana University Language Learners' Lounge – Spring 2023 – Presenter
This badge is awarded to an IU intermediate/advanced language student or alum who discussed the impact of their language studies on their academic and professional trajectories as part of the Language Learners' Lounge panel, "Where Can World Languages Take You?" held on February 27, 2023.
Panelists spoke for 5-10 minutes (students) or 10-15 minutes (alums) about their language learning experiences and goals and answered audience questions. Panelists presented either in-person at the event or via Zoom.
Indiana University Virtual World Language Festival Academy – Spring 2023 Lesson Instructor
This badge is awarded to an Indiana University faculty member or language instructor who designed and developed an online lesson introducing their target language and culture for the IU World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course (wlf.indiana.edu) Spring 2023 publication cycle.
This individual worked closely with the IU Center for Language Excellence to publish a short video or PowerPoint lesson and accompanying quiz that introduces an aspect of their language and/or culture to a wide audience of IU students and staff, high school students, and/or members of the broader community.
Indiana University Virtual World Language Festival Academy – French & Italian – French Candy: A Gourmet Lesson
This lesson is aimed at teaching about French people's conception of candy, by giving specific examples and teaching about the different kinds that exist. With this lesson, I hope to illustrate cultural differences through the concrete example of candy.
Pass the quiz (more than 70%) of the module on “French Candy: A Gourmet Lesson” in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
Indiana University Virtual World Language Festival Academy – Russian and East European Institute – Mihai Eminescu and Veronica Micle: The Romeo and Juliet of Romanian Poetry
In this lesson, students will learn about the story, language, and poetry of Mihai Eminescu and Veronica Micle. They will identify images of significant people and places from the lives of Eminescu and Micle and watch a presentation about their decades-long relationship. They will also listen to a native speaker reading the poetry of Eminescu and Micle in Romanian, read an English translation of each poem, and comment on the themes present in the poems.
Romanian Language serves as the official language of Romania, with 24 million native speakers, providing a window into Eastern European culture and communication.
Pass the quiz (more than 70%) of the module on “Mihai Eminescu and Veronica Micle: The Romeo and Juliet of Romanian Poetry” in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
Indiana University Virtual World Language Festival Academy – Central Eurasian Studies – Getting Around Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Part 1: Discover Downtown Ulaanbaatar
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to greet another person in Mongolian and recognize the names of well-known places in the Monglian capital, Ulaanbaatar, along with some cultural notes. Students will also watch the music video for the song, "Сайн байна уу? Улаанбаатар минь", which features many of the locations discussed in the lesson.
Mongolian Language is the primary language used in Mongolia, comprising of Khalkha dialect, Cyrillic script, and displaying rich nomadic cultural expressions in both verbal and written forms.
Pass the quiz (more than 70%) of the module on “Getting Around Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Part 1: Discover Downtown Ulaanbaatar” in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
Indiana University Virtual World Language Festival Academy – Central Eurasian Studies – Greeting Models in Turkish Culture
This lesson introduces different set patterns for greeting someone appropriately in Turkish culture. Greeting models will be taught in varied contexts such as between men, between women, between men and women, and respectfully greeting one’s elders. This includes both verbal and non-verbal greetings. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to recognize social cues and use appropriate greeting expressions in multiple cultural contexts.
Turkish Language is a primary mode of communication in Turkey, featuring agglutination and vowel harmony, crucial for interactions in Turkish-speaking areas and comprehending their culture.
Pass the quiz (more than 70%) of the module on “Greeting Models in Turkish Culture” in the Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy Canvas course.
Indiana University Language Learners' Lounge - Summer 2023 - Host
This badge is awarded to an intermediate/advanced language student or language instructor at Indiana University who introduced a topic and guided discussion as part of the Language Learners' Lounge event, "Celebrating Multilingualism" held on June 7, 2023.
Room hosts spoke for a few minutes to introduce a topic related to multilingualism, and guided the attendees in discussions about that topic.
2023-2024 NEW FLTA & New Language Instructor ORIENTATION
This badge certifies that the recipient successfully completed the 2023-2024 Orientation for new FLTAs (Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants) and new language instructors. The orientation was held from August 15-19, 2022 at Indiana University Bloomington, and was hosted by the IU Center for Language Technology (CeLT) and the IU Center for Language Excellence (CLE).
Indiana University Language Learners' Lounge - Fall 2023 - Presenter
This badge is awarded to an intermediate/advanced language student or language instructor at Indiana University who discussed their experiences in first-year university language classes as part of the Language Learners' Lounge panel, "Tackling College Level Language Courses: Expectations and Strategies" held on October 26, 2023. More information on the event can be found here: https://celt.indiana.edu/resources/students/lll/index.html
Panelists about their experiences as first-year language learners or instructors, and what advice they would offer to current first-year students. Panelists presented in-person at the event or asynchronously by submitting a video recording.
Indiana University World Language Festival Virtual Academy – Indiana Language Roadmap Community Project 2023 Pilot Teacher Cohort
The recipient of this badge created a lesson plan and accompanying resources as part of the IU Center for Language Excellence and Center for Language Technology’s Indiana Language Roadmap 2023 community project pilot teacher cohort. These teacher-created resources, based on the IU World Language Festival (WLF) Virtual Academy, are available as open education resources (OER) at https://wlf.indiana.edu/roadmap/index.html. This teacher also presented on their experience in this project at the 2023 Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Association (IFLTA) conference.
The pilot teacher collaborated with CeLT and CLE staff, their fellow pilot teacher cohort members, and a faculty mentor from the IU School of Education to develop their lesson plan and accompanying materials. The cohort met periodically from April – June 2023, and provided feedback on one another’s lessons. Teachers also participated as learners in the WLF Virtual Academy, earning at least 10 badges for completing world language and culture lessons in various languages. The teacher implemented their lesson with their students in August/ September 2023, and provided detailed documentation and reflection. Finally, the teacher presented on their experience with CeLT/CLE and their fellow cohort members at the IFLTA Fall 2023 conference on November 3rd, 2023, with the presentation entitled, “Harnessing Synergy: University and Secondary Educators Enriching Language Classrooms Through Professional Development.”
The pilot teacher collaborated with CeLT and CLE staff, their fellow pilot teacher cohort members, and a faculty mentor from the IU School of Education to develop their lesson plan and accompanying materials. The cohort met periodically from April – June 2023, and provided feedback on one another’s lessons. Teachers also participated as learners in the WLF Virtual Academy, earning at least 10 badges for completing world language and culture lessons in various languages. The teacher implemented their lesson with their students in August/ September 2023, and provided detailed documentation and reflection. Finally, the teacher presented on their experience with CeLT/CLE and their fellow cohort members at the IFLTA Fall 2023 conference on November 3rd, 2023, with the presentation entitled, “Harnessing Synergy: University and Secondary Educators Enriching Language Classrooms Through Professional Development.” The pilot teachers' PD hour committment as part of the cohort is as follows: - Completing 10 lessons in the WLF Virtual Academy (based on lesson length): 3.5 hours - Pilot teacher cohort meetings (4/13, 5/11, 6/1, 6/30): 5.5 hours - Preparation and presentation at IFLTA conference: 2 hours - Write and share reflection after implementation: 1 hour - Total: 12 hours - (This does not include the time teachers spent developing their lesson plans or teaching them in their classes, which varied per teacher.)
Indiana University Language Learners' Lounge – Spring 2024 – Presenter
This badge is awarded to an IU intermediate/advanced language student or alum who discussed the impact of their language studies on their academic and professional trajectories as part of the Language Learners' Lounge panel, "Where Can World Languages Take You?" held on February 27, 2024.
IU Second/Foreign Language Share Fair - Guest Speaker
This badge is given to the invited guest speaker at the Indiana University Foreign/Second Language Share Fair in Spring 2024.
This badge is awarded to the invited guest speaker at the Indiana University Foreign/Second Language Share Fair in Spring 2024.
Indiana University Language Learners' Lounge - Summer 2024 - Presenter
This badge is awarded to an intermediate/advanced language student or language instructor at Indiana University who discussed their experiences learning multiple languages as part of the Language Learners' Lounge panel, "Celebrating Multilingualism" held on June 5, 2024. More information on the event can be found here: https://celt.indiana.edu/resources/students/lll/index.html
Panelists speak about their experiences learning multiple languages, and what advice they would offer to others studying more than one language. Panelists presented in-person at the event or online via Zoom.
Indiana University Language Learners' Lounge - Fall 2024 - Panelist
This badge is awarded to an experienced language student or language instructor at Indiana University who shared strategies for success and stories of resilience as part of the Language Learners' Lounge panel, "Tackling College Level Language Courses: Expectations and Strategies" held on November 7, 2024. More information on the event can be found here: https://celt.indiana.edu/news-events/_events/fa24lll.html
Volunteer participation in the Fall 2024 LLL panel discussion, as either an experienced language student or a language instructor at Indiana University, with the goal of supporting and inspiring first-year language learners. The session is 90 minutes long including interactive activities and panel questions. The panelists are required to actively engage with the participants through the whole event.
Indiana University Language Learners' Lounge - Fall 2024 - Moderator
This badge is awarded to the moderator of the Language Learners' Lounge event, "Tackling College Level Language Courses: Expectations and Strategies" held on November 7, 2024. More information on the event can be found here: https://celt.indiana.edu/news-events/_events/fa24lll.html Duties of this role include communicating with the organizer in planning the event, preparing panelists prior to the event, serving as a moderator of the student and instructor panel during the event, and providing feedback to the organizer after the event.
Performing the duties of moderator for the LLL event: Communicating with the organizer in planning the event, preparing panelists prior to the event, serving as a moderator of the student and instructor panel during the event, and providing feedback to the organizer after the event.
2024-2025 New FLTA Orientation Certificate of Achievement
This badge certifies that the recipient successfully completed the 2024-2025 Orientation for new FLTAs (Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants) and new language instructors. The orientation was held from August 19-23, 2024 at Indiana University Bloomington, and was hosted by the IU Center for Language Technology (CeLT). Orientation includes one week of in-person programming prior to the start of the academic year, as well as two additional sessions and final reflection later in the fall semester. Topics covered include: - best practices in foreign language instruction; - how to craft lesson objectives and lesson plans using the three modes of communication; - understanding academic policies and integrity procedures; - how to utilize the Canvas LMS, Microsoft 365 applications, and other digital tools; - and preparing and presenting a micro-teaching lesson to their peers.
Qualifying individuals must have completed all required sessions of the 2024 New FLTA & New Language Instructor Orientation, including: - participation in approximately 25 hours of scheduled orientation programming during orientation week - completion of daily assignments and discussion boards designed to reinforce orientation session topics - presentation of a micro-teaching lesson utilizing skills and strategies learned from the sessions - attendance at required sessions after the orientation week (CAPS Training, Introduction to Library Resources for Language Instructors, Reflection in Action) - completion of the required reflection assignment at the conclusion of the semester If an individual missed 3 or fewer required sessions, but has had the absences excused by their advisor, then they may still receive the certificate.
Indiana University Language Learners' Lounge - Spring 2025 - Presenter
This badge is awarded to an experienced language student or alumni at Indiana University who shared success stories of how language studies helped shape their academic and career journeys at the Language Learners' Lounge event, "Where Can World Languages Take You?" held on February 27, 2025. More information on the event can be found here: https://celt.indiana.edu/news-events/_events/sp25lll.html
Volunteer participation in the Spring 2025 LLL event, as either an experienced language student or an alumni of Indiana University, with the goal of supporting and inspiring first-year language learners. The session is 90 minutes long including presentations, questions, and interactive activities.
IU Foreign & Second Language Share Fair: Keynote Presenter 2025
This badge is given to the invited keynote speaker at the Indiana University Foreign/Second Language Share Fair in Spring 2025.
The recipient of this badge participated in the Spring 2025 Share Fair event as the invited keynote speaker, giving a presentation that showcased innovative approaches to integrating well-being education into language classrooms.
Indiana University Language Learners' Lounge - Summer 2025 - Discussion Host
This badge is awarded to an intermediate/advanced language student or language instructor at Indiana University who presented about their experiences learning multiple languages and then led discussion as part of the Language Learners' Lounge, "Celebrating Multilingualism" held on June 13, 2025. More information on the event can be found here: https://celt.indiana.edu/news-events/_events/su25lll.html
Volunteer participation in the Summer 2025 LLL discussion, as either an experienced language student or a language instructor at Indiana University, with the goal of supporting and inspiring other language learners. The session is 120 minutes long including interactive activities and presenter-led discussions. The discussion hosts are required to actively engage with the participants through the whole event.
Indiana University Language Learners' Lounge - Fall 2025 - Panelist
This badge is awarded to an experienced language student or language instructor at Indiana University who shared strategies for success and stories of resilience as part of the Language Learners' Lounge panel, "Tackling College Level Language Courses: Expectations and Strategies" held on November 7, 2025. More information on the event can be found here: https://celt.indiana.edu/news-events/_events/fa25lll.html
Volunteer participation in the Fall 2025 LLL panel discussion, as either an experienced language student or a language instructor at Indiana University, with the goal of supporting and inspiring first-year language learners. The session is 60 minutes long including interactive activities and panel questions, with informal time for discussion afterwards. The panelists are required to actively engage with the participants through the whole event.
Indiana University Language Learners' Lounge - Fall 2025 - Moderator
This badge is awarded to the moderator of the Language Learners' Lounge event, "Tackling College Level Language Courses: Expectations and Strategies" held on November 7, 2025. More information on the event can be found here: https://celt.indiana.edu/news-events/_events/fa25lll.html Duties of this role include communicating with the organizer in planning the event, preparing panelists prior to the event, serving as a moderator of the student and instructor panel during the event, and providing feedback to the organizer after the event.