Fall Showcase

ICTFL promotes and facilitates the teaching and learning of languages and cultures in our schools and communities in order to foster communication in our interconnected world.

Klett World Languages is the Chicago-based arm of the Klett Group, one of the leading educational institutions in the world. We are committed to building the future of World Languages by supporting educators and leading a transformative shift in language education throughout the United States. Our dedication drives us to provide the highest quality language materials in German, French, Italian, and Spanish, enabling educators to motivate and empower their students. Our content is specifically designed to foster authentic communicative competence and cultivate global citizens.

Raffle: Klett will offer three chances to win readers in French, German, and Spanish. You must be present to win.

To attend the Fall Showcase, one must be a member of ICTFL, AATG, AATF, or AATSP.
3 PDs will be awarded by ICTFL upon completion of the workshop. The registration fee is $40.

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Regular 2-YEAR Membership

$80.00

The ICTFL Membership year is July 1 to June 30. Membership entitles you to:

reduced conference registration
participation in member-only events
scholarships and awards
member communications and job postings.

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Regular 1-YEAR Membership

$45.00

The ICTFL Membership year is July 1 to June 30. Membership entitles you to:

reduced conference registration
participation in member-only events
scholarships and awards
member communications and job postings.

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1-YEAR Retiree Membership

$15.00

Membership year is July 1 through June 30.Available only to retired teachers.

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Student 1-YEAR Membership

$15.00

Membership year is July 1 through June 30. Full-time students only. You must have student ID ready at ICTFL events to receive student rates.

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Sustaining 1-YEAR Membership

$70.00

Membership year is July 1 through June 30. Sustaining Membership is for members who wish to provide a higher level of support. Includes all rights of regular membership plus recognition as a Sustaining Member in the next Conference Program.

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Contributing Member 1-YEAR Membership

$140.00

Membership year is July 1 through June 30. Contributing Membership is for members who wish to provide a significant level of support. Includes all rights of regular membership plus recognition as a Contributing Member in the next Conference Program.

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Showcase Schedule

8:15 - 8:55

Sign-In & Light Continental Breakfast

9-10

GENERAL SESSION - Leveraging Comprehensible Input through Reading in the WL Classroom
Kathrin Frenzel-Luke, Klett World Languages
Reading will be discussed as a form of comprehensible input (CI) and how it can be leveraged in the world language classroom to foster language learning. We will connect theory with practice and review specific strategies for engaging with different types of texts for language learners at all levels. We will showcase a variety of examples from authentic resources which will provide the basis for the hands-on activities in the accompanying workshop/break-out sessions. Klett will offer a raffle for readers to participants. You must be present to win.

10-10:15

Coffee Break

10:20-11:20	Hands-on CI Activities using Authentic Resource Readers Kathrin Frenzel-Luke, Klett World Languages This session will give participants the opportunity to apply what was learned in Kathrin’s general session. French, German and Spanish resources will be used as the bases for these activities.	Virtual Reality for Language Learning: Insights from a Fellow Teacher Dr. Tricia Thrasher, Immerse & Matt Phillips, Learning Experience Designer (AATF) Interested in using virtual reality (VR) with your students, but not sure where to begin? This talk is for you. This presentation will focus on how to get started with VR, what types of learning activities are most suitable, and how to maximize the potential of VR for language learning. Attendees will hear about a French high school teachers’ experiences and lessons learned from using VR in his classroom.	Unlocking the Future: How AI Can Transform High-Level Spanish Classes like AP, Regular Spanish, Heritage, and Dual Credit Juan Fernandez, Elgin High School Chicago AATSP In this session, we will explore the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the study and analysis of high-level Spanish courses. We will delve into how we can utilize advanced tools and resources to enrich our knowledge in the field of the AP Spanish Literature and Language, Heritage, and Dual Credit courses. The presentation will be in Spanish, but is applicable to any language taught in high school or college. Bring your computer because we will do hands-on activities during the session.
11:25-12:25	Read Between the Lines Carrie Toth, Salem Community High School and ICTFL This session will guide participants in ways to implement both Free Choice Reading and whole class reading in a proficiency-based language class.	Immerse: A Deep Dive into the First Virtual Reality Platform Specifically Designed for Live Language Learning Dr. Tricia Thrasher (Research Manager at Immerse) This session will introduce attendees to Immerse, a VR platform specifically created for live language teaching and learning. Immerse is a social VR language education platform that allows students to take language lessons with highly trained language teachers in English, Spanish, and French. Students can also participate in instructor-led conversation groups, converse with ai-powered avatars, and play learning games. Attendees will learn about the pedagogy behind Immerse and have a chance to try out the application.	Creating an Engaging and Inclusive Approach to Teaching Culture Through the Senses in K-8 Spanish Michelle Lange, Lincoln Hall Middle School and AATSP Teachers will create artifacts and learn hands-on ways to make the arts come alive in their classrooms! Cooking: I will share recipes and pro tips you can use in your classroom without a kitchen sink! Lessons shared can be adopted for 40 min classes. Art: We create and share 1 day to 1 week long lessons that include painting, history, clay, and simple sharpies. Rhythm & Movement: We will share how to get even the most reluctant students moving & grooving! Lessons shared will be 1 day to 1 week long lessons.
12:30-1:30	AATG Membership Meeting NoIL AATG Business meeting for all current members and anyone wanting to learn more! Find out news about our chapter and what we have planned for the upcoming year. Join AATG at www.aatg.org/membership-information	AATF Membership Meeting Please join our first 2023-2024 AATF Chicago and Northern Illinois Chapter Executive Council Meeting. This in-person event is open to council members and any chapter member who would like to attend. For membership info, go to frenchteachers.org/chapters/chicago-northern-illinois/#events	Continuation of previous workshop *** AATSP Membership Meeting** The Chicago Area chapter invites all to attend, members and non-members. Info on how to join is at chicagoaatsp.org Attendee’s will also receive a free poster.

Meet our Showcase Presenters

Kathrin Frenzel-Luke, KWL Higher Education WL Sales Consultant, received her M.A. in Second Language Acquisition from the Friedrich-Schiller-University, Jena, Germany. Her passion for sharing the German language and culture with others has led her to teaching German to all age groups and language levels. She spent the last 6 years teaching at The Ohio State University, where she assisted the Language Program Director as well as acting as Peer Coordinator.
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