2011 OMLTA/AOPLV FALL CONFERENCEOctober 14 and 15 / le 14 et le 15 octobre

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2011 OMLTA FALL CONFERENCE / AOPLV COLLOQUE D’AUTOMNE 2011le 14 octobre / October 14 & le October 15 / octobre 15

Jim Bob Ray’s Medway High School London, ON Avra, ON

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JIM BOB RAY’S585 Richmond Street

(within walking distance from the Station Park All Suite Hotel)

7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Grub at the Pub/Breuvages et Amuse-gueules7:15 p.m. Welcoming and Opening Remarks from:

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Saturday, October 15 / le samedi 15 octobre7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Registration

Tea/Coffee/Juice/Continental Breakfast

8:50 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Workshops – Block “A”

10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Break

10:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Workshops – Block “B”

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LUNCH and EXHIBITORS’ DISPLAYS

12:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Workshops – Block “C”

1:40 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Break

2:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. Workshops – Block “D”

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided in the Cafeteria (see times above).There will be beverage stations throughout the venue.

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EXHIBITORS’ DISPLAYSSaturday, October 15 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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FALL OMLTA/AOPLV SATURDAY OCTOBER 15, 2011ARVA, ON

BLOCK “A” 8:50 AM – 10:00 AM

A1 FSL GR. 7-12Performance Assessments in the Second Language ClassroomCynthia Chiupka-Jozin, Algoma District School Board

Performance Assessment can be a useful resource in collecting information about student achievement. It is important to consider the design of the task, the evaluator, student preparation, and performance criteria. This is an interactive session that through the use of volunteers, Cynthia Chiupka-Jozin will demonstrate how to address assessment concerns. She will also use a variety of cooperative learning techniques to engage participants in the process of evaluating and constructing assessment strategies.

A2 CORE GR. 9-12The Creative Enthusiastic French RoomChristina Schilling, Upper Grand District School Board, OMLTA Board Director

****DOUBLE SESSION with B2, You must register for both sessions****

Are you thinking CEFR – Creative Enthusiastic French Room? Through role play, creative and response writing, my students have been engaged and motivated to interact spontaneously and meaningfully en français. We will work through spoken and written activities together and discuss how they can be adapted for your students.

A3 CORE GR. 4-8Thematic FunBarbara Saul, Greater Essex County District School Board, Retired

****DOUBLE SESSION with B3, You must register for both sessions****

Thematic Fun makes French fun. Come and see how these new, colourful resources can make learning French an enjoyable experience for your students. See how using these resources for warm-up activities, games and learning centres can turn your classroom into a more active student environment, where all of

your students are communicating in French. Students of all levels can have success and enjoy French class!A4 CORE/IMMERSION GR. 1-8Engaging FSL Students with Music and TechnologyKaren To, Greater Essex County District School Board

The act of singing a song uses many of the multiple intelligences and according to Brain Research, it also aids memory retention like no other activity. Slideshow presentations of French songs actively engage students, while addressing many of their different learning styles. Learn how to maximize the use of slide shows in your program, (including embedding the music in the ppt) using them in the classroom or a computer lab at school. Experience FSL Music with the visuals and see why your students too will be asking for more music, even if you can’t sing! A taste of music from many “classic” FSL artists will be featured, many of whose music you may already have. (Jacquot, Matt Maxwell, Charlotte Diamond, Étienne, Juli Powers)

A5 CORE/IMMERSION GR. 4-12La simulation globaleElena Bakoucheva, Toronto District School Board

Une nouvelle technique d’apprentissage et ludique (du mot “jeu”) qui ne laisse pas les élèves rester passifs. C’est une approche créative, motivante et interdisciplinaire qui donne du sens à l’apprentissage et permet d’enseigner la culture francophone. La simulation globale peut être appliquée aux niveaux différents de la langue: le français cadre et l’immersion française.

A6 ALLMultilingual Book MakingJudith Pollard, Peel District School Board

Come examine issues of identity as students are given the opportunity to tell their own stories and develop their linguistic skills and awareness. This workshop is designed for teachers of Beginner French whose students are new or recent arrivals to Canada. This workshop is recommended for teachers at the middle school and secondary school level.

A7 CORE GR. 1-5, INTENSIVE GR. 5-6La littératie au coeur de l’apprentissage Lucie Piché-Cantin, Niagara Catholic District School Board

Des stratégies pratiques à l’intention des enseignantes et des enseignants de FSL (programme-cadre et intensif). À partir d’une histoire, l’animatrice démontrera des stratégies de FSL intégrant l’oral, la lecture et l’écriture de façon motivante et pertinente pour les élèves. Le CAFÉ-littératie et les 8-boîtes, stratégies favorisant la lecture indépendante, seront expliquées et démontrées lors de l’atelier. De plus, l’adaptation de ces stratégies pour différencier l’enseignement en FSL sera aussi examinée. Les

participants et les participantes à l’atelier recevront un guide pédagogique présentant les diverses stratégies.

A8 SPANISH/INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES¡Charlemos! Ideas & Activities for Spontaneous Oral Interaction in the Spanish Classroom Sherry Shore-Muñoz, Thames Valley District School Board

This workshop will focus on fun activities that develop students' ability to interact orally in a spontaneous fashion. Examples will be given in Spanish but they can be adapted for use with other languages. Teachers will be provided with an electronic version of all of the activities.

A9 CORE GR. 4-8I Know About the CEFR, Now What Do I Teach?Geoff Collins, Durham District School Board, OMLTA Board Director

Ever wondered what the CEFR might look like in the classroom? This is a workshop for teachers who have been intrigued by the CEFR and would now like to introduce its principles into their lessons. Come and see how an emphasis on authentic, functional language can lead to increased student engagement and proficiency in French.

A10 CORE FRENCH – ALL GRADESAuthentic French Books for French?? No Way!!!Marilyn Banack, THE FRENCH TEACHERS’ NETWORK

Join Marilyn Banack of The French Teachers’ Network and find out what French books are available for core French students. These are books that Core French students can actually read and understand! These are magic books because they also act as spring boards for many fun, creative and stress free activities for the Core French classroom. These books work for all grades in Core French! Bring scissors, markers and paper in order to experience how much fun it is to be creative in the F.S.L. classroom. When students are encouraged to read French words then they own them forever!

A11 CORE GR. 1-12Projet à QuébecKim Lundquist, Simcoe County District School Board, OMLTA Board Director

A combination of French and English. This is an information/discussion session for Core French teachers that will highlight the cultural components, the use of the CEFR and the opportunities to improve French language skills that are components of Projet à Québec. Participants will be able to ask questions on all aspects of the program, including application procedures. Past participants will share their experiences and subsequent application of their learning in their teaching practice.

A12 CORE GR. 7-8FSL Literacy Made Simple with Boomerang 4-5, Grades 7-8LES ÉDITIONS CEC

Come explore this exciting new FSL literacy program that will get your students engaged and interacting with a variety of text-types. Discover the step-by-step guidance in teaching and learning strategies, the multiple opportunities for assessment as, for and of learning, how simple our interactive eBook makes differentiating to learning styles and needs, and how this program promotes deeper understanding and better oral interaction as students connect personally and respond to the texts in differentiated ways.

A13 CORE GR. 4-9Please Boys & Girls! Start Talking!Jennifer Moodie, Thames Valley District School Board

Authentic, useful oral activities for elementary core French students designed to increase spontaneity, fluency and beginner level communication skills. “Quick-Talk” activities to engage all students and motivate students to learn a second language.

A14 IMMERSION PRIMARYSupporting Oral Language using the CEFR - A Gr 1 ModelKaryn Bruneel, London District Catholic School BoardMelanie Hughes, Wendy Rawes, Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board

See how to assess and plan for instruction using the CEFR and an integrated approach to supporting oral language development in a Gr 1 French Immersion environment. Following a purposeful play centres approach to improve student spontaneous oral interaction, take a step-by-step look at how to plan and assess with examples of the resulting student work.

A15 ELEMENTARY FSL CONSULTANTS, COORDINATORSTeaching, Learning and Celebrating French Culture with Culture Kits David Joseph, Greater-Essex County District School Board

The GECDSB has prepared culture kits that have been distributed to each elementary school for FSL grades 4 – 8. This presentation will help FSL consultants and coordinators with the organization, design and preparation of culture kits that could be shared within their own elementary schools.

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Haga una visita a las exposiciones de los editores

BLOCK “B” 10:20 AM – 11:30 AM

B1 FSL, SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHERS GR. 7-12Smart in Many Ways! Using Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory in a Second Language Classroom.Cynthia Chiupka-Jozin, Algoma District School Board

Participants will be engaged in exploring the many ways students can provide evidence of learning using Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences. Cynthia Chiupka-Jozin will guide participants through an understanding of the different Intelligences and have them reflect on how they can use this theory of learning in their classrooms.

B2 CORE GR. 9-12The Creative Enthusiastic French RoomChristina Schilling, Upper Grand District School Board, OMLTA Board Director

****CONTINUATION of A2, You must register for both sessions****

Are you thinking CEFR – Creative Enthusiastic French Room? Through role play, creative and response writing, my students have been engaged and motivated to interact spontaneously and meaningfully en français. We will work through spoken and written activities together and discuss how they can be adapted for your students.

B3 CORE GR. 4-8Thematic FunBarbara Saul, Greater Essex County District School Board, Retired

****CONTINUATION of A3, You must register for both sessions****

Thematic Fun makes French fun. Come and see how these new, colourful resources can make learning French an enjoyable experience for your students. See how using these resources for warm-up activities, games and learning centres can turn your classroom into a more active student environment, where all of your students are communicating in French. Students of all levels can have success and enjoy French class!

B4 IMMERSION GR. 1-3Les 5 au Quotidiens et La Méthode CAFE dans la classe d'immersionRaquel Cowan, Anita Jones, Greater Essex County District School Board

Cet atelier vous donnera un aperçu général du 5 au Quotidiens et de La Méthode CAFE. Vous apprendrez des stratégies à utiliser dans la salle de classe d'immersion au niveau primaire.

B5 CORE GR. K-9Improve Your EQAO Scores with Cross Curricular ConnectionsLinda Pletzer, Toronto Catholic District School Board, OMLTA Board DirectorRenata Zupan, Toronto Catholic District School Board

When students have the same concepts presented in English and French, those concepts are reinforced in their minds. We will present our Cross Curricular Calendar and take it to the next level. Planning and using the Connections means using Topics from the English curriculum to teach French. Students are amazed to realize how easy French is when they already understand the topic.

B6 CORE GR. 4-12The Pathway to Pluralism – Fun and Success for AllLinda Shaunessy, RK PUBLISHING

Join us and experience multiple strategies for engaging and including all students. Using games, music, and activities from various literary resources, this interactive session will allow participants to discover how to reach students of all backgrounds, cultures, and levels of learning.

B7 SPANISH, ESLIntroduction of a common language to facilitate communication between Canadians and Mexicans in agricultural farms in Ontario. Margarita Caropresi

Communication between Canadians and Mexican migrant workers affiliated to the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) is analyzed from different disciplines for the first time. Forms of current communication, most frequent area of and characteristics of mutual communication are covered. Consequences of and the form to improve current communication are presented. This presentation will be in English.

B8 CORE/IMMERSION/EXTENDED GR. K-8Les Racines de l’Egalité Crystal Hoekstra, Janet Robinson, Durham District Catholic School Board

The workshop introduces the text of the same name. This is a new publication from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario. It is based on violence against women, and equity for all. The text will be useful for Grades K – 8, Immersion, Extended and Core French teachers.

B9 ALLSo You Want To Be A Life-Long Language Learner?Lorraine Richard, York Region District School Board, OMLTA Past President

Discover ways to become an L4 (life-long language learner). Find out why this is so important and how to go about doing this. Enrich your life and be a role model at the same time!

B10 CORE/IMMERSION GR. 4-8A Touch of Culture….Lessons Your Students Will Never Forget!Laura Mills, Julie Poisson, Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board

This is your invitation to come and see, participate and learn how to further engage students and validate your FSL program through “La Culture Appliquée.” This workshop will focus on incorporating four French cultural activities using authentic resources and tasks that will leave your students wanting to learn more!

B11 CORE GR. 4-8Échos Pro - Pearson's newest FSL resource! Stephanie Muhling, PEARSON CANADA

Pearson's exciting new FSL program, which includes the highly successful Échos literacy series as a key component, is a comprehensive classroom resource that provides engaging, relevant, linguistically accessible and cognitively challenging texts and tasks designed to maximize student engagement and

learning. In both Échos and Échos Pro, developing oral language, differentiating for varied needs, and assessing for/as/of learning are key elements to student success. The presenter will model how teachers can help to advance and enhance students' literacy skills as they discover and use a wide variety of comprehension and production strategies. Participants will receive a complimentary sample package.

B12 CORE/EXTENDED GR. 1-6On apprend à parler en parlant! Using Intensive French strategies in the Core & Extended French class Jodi Baine, Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario

Captivate your students by allowing them to speak about themselves! In this interactive session, participants will learn how to use the strategies of the Intensive French program in Core and Extended classes so students will successfully speak, read, and write. Practical examples will be given which can be immediately applied!

B13 ALLUsing Xpresslab to Engage and Motivate Students and To Help Them Improve Their Oral Language SkillsJanet Flewelling, XPRESSLAB

Want to integrate technology into your teaching, help your students improve their oral language skills and find an easier way to evaluate those skills? Software called XpressLab will allow you to create oral activities, tests, discussion forums and presentations that will engage and motivate your students. It’s easy and fun!

B14 ALLUsing Technology to Motivate Kids and Get Them TalkingKaryn Bruneel, London District Catholic School BoardMelanie Hughes, Wendy Rawes, Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board

What does 21st Century Learning mean? This workshop will give you an opportunity to define a vision for 21st Century Learning in a French Immersion context. See how to create interactive activities using various technologies to get students working collaboratively and to provide authentic opportunities for students to interact orally in French, all within a motivating context. No technological expertise required. To make this session even more interactive, you can bring your iTouch or your Smart Phone or your laptop if you have one.

B15 IMMERSION GR. 9-12Authentic, engaging, interactive...but most of all...fun.Melissa MacIntyre, Thames Valley District School Board

Discover how to incorporate the CEFR philosophy in this interactive session while creating spontaneous, authentic and task-oriented activities for your students. Guide your students to the "Can Do! "On est capable!" mentality where they are eager to jump on the pathway to second language learning. Templates for all activities will be provided.

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BLOCK “C” 12:30 PM – 1:40 PM

C1 CORE PRIMARY-INTERMEDIATEInstructional Technology and the Core Teacher; come see the latest. Linda Sivyer, POSTER PALS

Poster Pals colourful “Plug‘N Teach” is an engaging, sentence-building software using clear graphics, text and audio to practice structures in context. Build and save your own lessons. Create complete sentences including verbs, pronouns, nouns, interrogatives, adverbs, and more. Plus 5 motivating games to customize. SMART accredited. Discounts for participants.

C2 CORE GR. 7-9 Jeunesse en action ! (AIM Program) - Together, we can transform language education Renée L. Villeneuve, AIM LANGUAGE LEARNING

Jeunesse en action ! – This program is based on the Accelerative Integrated Method (AIM). The use of high-frequency vocabulary – introduced with gestures and contextualized in stories, drama, songs and dance – allows students to achieve high levels of oral and written fluency. This methodology enables most students to express themselves with ease at a basic level (capable of carrying on conversations and able to write a text of several pages) in less than 100 hours of instruction!

C3 GENERAL GR. 7-12To Haiti With Love: An International Development Opportunity Sally Joyce, York Region District School Board

Providing opportunities to develop a direct relationship with schools in Haiti, the facilitator will share her recent experiences and show how teachers can assist and collaborate with school communities in Haiti, participate in a week-long interactive experience and learn more about the country’s cultural and linguistic diversity.

C4 CORE/IMMERSION/INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES GR. 7-12Concours Oratoire as Rich Performance Communication Task Beverly Kukhta-Jackson, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Public speaking can increase confidence in Language Learning. We will outline how to have your students research, plan, prepare and present a speech for your classes, increase communication skills and how to set up a school or board level contest and encourage competition at the provincial level.

C5 CORE GR. 5-8, PRIMARY IMMERSIONA Pathway to Critical Thinking in Core French: c’est possible! Lorraine Richard, Cathy Stanley, York Region District School Board

With “Chester” as our inspiration, experience a variety of activities that will engage students in authentic conversations. This colourful character, by Mélanie Watt, will lead us down the path to critical thinking en français. Venez participer et recevoir une trousse d’idées pratiques pour promouvoir l’apprentissage actif. Amusons-nous ensembles!

C6 ALL LANGUAGES, ALL GRADESCome Celebrate Languages – It’s a Fun Affair!Caterina Sotiriadis, CASLT

This interactive workshop will share cultural and linguistic resources and activities to help teachers increase multi-language awareness in the classroom, the school, the district, and the community. Support materials such as colourful laminated posters will help participants develop strategies to create an atmosphere of excitement by organizing a celebration of languages, thereby opening their students’ minds to the richness and opportunities inherent in learning another language. This workshop is for teachers of ALL languages.

C7 IMMERSION GR. K-5À l’École de la Montagne secrète GROUPE MODULO

Venez découvrir une collection ludique et pédagogique de contes et de chansons, qui permet l’apprentissage du français par l’écoute et la lecture. De grands artistes de la francophonie tels Gilles Vigneault, Félix Leclerc ou encore Fred Pellerin relatent des aventures magnifiquement illustrées et interprètent des chansons classiques et inédites.

C8 CORE/IMMERSION JK-GR. 6Promote your French language program using authentic musical games, traditional dances and French-Canadian rhymes, songs and music from the past Betty Lee-Daigle, Greater Essex County District School Board

Since French culture is part of the new curriculum, authentic musical games and traditional dances with French-Canadian folksongs for elementary students will be shared. Resources for the teacher and voice care will be discussed and ideas from the audience can be given as well. Active audience participation is a must so get your singing voices and dancing shoes ready and that goes for your school audience too! These are some of the titles, but there will be more marvels of Niagara included in the sessions.

C9 CORE INTERMEDIATEMuch Music: using modern popular music to engage intermediate FSL students Kevin O’Neill, Thames Valley District School Board

Reaching Intermediate FSL students with material they find relevant to their lives can be difficult. This workshop will focus on using modern, popular French music from around the world to teach and engage Core French students in the classroom.

C10 ALLPathway to Financial Independence André Young, CANFIN FINANCIAL GROUP

Provide attendees with better understanding of financial literacy as it is related to them personally and their family. The purpose of this presentation is to introduce teachers to the concept of financial planning in order to achieve their financial independence.

C11 CORE GR. 4-6Teaching Literacy In The FSL Classroom With Boomerang 1-3 – Grades 4-6 CEC PUBLISHING

Transform your FSL class into a dynamic, engaging and interactive time with Boomerang 1-3! This series is designed specifically for the teaching of literacy to young FSL learners in grades 4-6, and provides multiple learning opportunities that enable all students to reach their potential and to succeed in French. Topics, ideas and issues promote stimulating interactions, and lessons introduce and reinforce reading comprehension strategies to enhance understanding and construct meaning in creative and fun ways.

C12 CORE GR. 4-10Turn on Technology, Tune In Your Students! Melissa Brown, Greater Essex County District School Board

****DOUBLE SESSION with D12, You must register for both sessions****

Are your students “tuned out”? Turn on technology and tune them back in! Technology meets the needs of students with various learning styles and improves attitudes toward Second Language learning. Look at different websites, wikis and blogs, software and technology assignments you can use with your students to motivate and engage them.

C13 FSL/SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHERS GR. 7-12Brain Compatible InstructionCynthia Chiupka-Jozin, Algoma District School Board

Brain Compatible classrooms offer emotional safety and an environment that is both challenging and engaging. Cynthia Chiupka-Jozin will engage participants in considering how students learn through a variety of cooperative learning strategies that will lend themselves to any second language classroom.

C14 CORE GR. 12, IMMERSION GR. 11-12Bump it Up! Annette Muellejans, Thames Valley District School Board

Authentic Activities for the senior French class designed to increase cultural awareness and exposure to a variety of French accents and dialects from around the world. Students will take their oral communication skills to a higher level as they discuss and support their opinions on national and worldly topics.

C15 EXTENDED GR. 7-8Strategies that Work in the Extended French Classroom Julie Piché, Thames Valley District School Board

The Extended Program is an amazing and fast-paced experience for students and their teachers! This workshop shares practical teaching strategies that engage and motivate students, while expanding their oral, reading, and writing skills. Take away ideas that work and ready-to-use hand-outs for your class.

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BLOCK “D” 2:00 PM – 3:10 PM

D1 FSL GR. 4-6Culture in FSL: Authentic and Meaningful is Achievable!André Charlebois, NELSON EDUCATION

Authentic, meaningful interactions in French for second language learners sounds easier said than done but it’s achievable when we recognize the importance of culture in a dynamic environment. We’ll look at how to stimulate cultural/intercultural awareness through oral interactive, listening, reading, and writing activities using Cultur-osité, Nelson’s Little Book series.

D2 GR. 4-12Keys to FrenchMonique MacKinnon, Retired Teacher

Le but de l’atelier est de montrer que les Anglophones en général, et nos élèves en particulier, connaissent plus de français qu’on ne le pense. Surpris et séduits de connaitre tant de français, les Anglophones de tout âge y gagnent en confiance et sont mieux disposés à l’apprendre.

D3 CORE/IMMERSION/INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES GR. 7-11Get out of TownSandra Smith, Donna Susi, ISE ONTARIO

Come and meet Ontario and European students currently involved in an International Student Exchange. Find out from them how and why your students should participate in this amazing experience.

D4 GENERAL GR. K-12By Serving Others We Can Become Exceptional: An Understanding of How International Volunteerism Can Aid in A Teacher’s Professional DevelopmentLawrence Shuttleworth, SOLIDARITY IN ACTION INC.

Why would a teacher venture to South America during the summer holidays? What might you bring back that you would not declare at the border but would share with colleagues and students? How might this adventure enrich your professional and personal life as well as giving added motivation to students for learning languages?

D5 SPANISH ALL GRADESIncorporating Cultural Capsules in the Spanish ClassesMaria Carmen Romero, Toronto Catholic and Toronto District School Boards

Authentic brief cultural units about the diverse Spanish-speaking countries will be presented and discussed. Copies will be distributed to participants. La presentación se hará en español

D6 CORE/IMMERSION/OTHER GR. 7-12Ressources gratuites pour organiser une Session Franconnexion chez vous !Myriam Lafrance, FRENCH FOR THE FUTURE/LE FRANÇAIS POUR L’AVENIR

Motivez vos élèves et donnez-leur des raisons authentiques d’aimer le français en organisant une Session Franconnexion avec l’aide du Français pour l’avenir. Le but des Sessions franconnexion est d’aider les élèves à se rendre compte que continuer en français ouvre des portes aux niveaux professionnel et culturel.

D7 FRENCH/SPANISH/ITALIAN/GERMAN GR. 9-12Culture and Technology: New Vistas for Language InstructionJeff Gulley, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Curriculum changes in Ontario are demanding language teachers use more culture and technology in their classes. Participants of this workshop will learn how to use culture-focused text resources with a strong interactive supersite to open new vistas for how students view and learn about the world through additional language instruction.

D8 FRENCH/INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES GR. 9-12The Amazing Race – Live In Your ClassroomRyan Vickers, York Region District School BoardPina Viscomi, Pickering College, OMLTA Director

Good luck. Travel safe. GO! A hit for over ten years, The Amazing Race is now coming to your class! Learn how teachers have previously used this format to get students excited about language learning. You’ll also be playing the game, so get ready!D9 ALL GR. 4-8First Nation and Other Languages and Cultures. Acknowledged as Foundation in the FSL Classroom/Hallway.Maureen Schiller, Windsor-Essex County District School Board

Even though we teach FSL in our classrooms, we can also invite and promote First Nations and other languages and cultures so that all of our students feel value and pride in the language and heritage that they bring to the school community. This session will focus on using a world map within the FSL curriculum with specific examples from the On y va program (1,2) and from the Visages Program (1,2,3). In addition, three interactive language models, meeting FSL curriculum expectations, will be presented for enabling students to use French in the classroom, in hallways and outside at recess thereby encouraging a sense of pride in language and culture.

D10 IMMERSION GR. 1-6 How diverse texts can help you engage your students with themes of ageism, racism and taking action!Lisa Rossiter-Thornton, Toronto District School Board

Have you had a hard time finding French literature for young children that have themes of inclusion or diverse characters? In this workshop we will review a variety of diverse books for read alouds and literacy activities to accompany them.

D11 FSL GR. 7-12 Engaging Students, Building CapacityCynthia Chiupka-Jozin, Algoma District School Board

Cooperative Learning strategies are a great way for students to engage in FSL curriculum and build their confidence and capacity in the target language. Cynthia Chiupka-Jozin will introduce a variety of activities that you can take back to your school and have fun with in your FSL classrooms.

D12 CORE GR. 4-10Turn on Technology, Tune In Your Students! Melissa Brown, Greater Essex County District School Board

****CONTINUATION of C12, You must register for both sessions****

Are your students “tuned out”? Turn on technology and tune them back in! Technology meets the needs of students with various learning styles and improves attitudes toward Second Language learning. Look at different websites, wikis and blogs, software and technology assignments you can use with your students to motivate and engage them.

D13 SECONDARY FSL All about MOI!Heather Henke, Avon-Maitland District School Board

Sharing of success criteria/rubric in two evaluations, one during the term and the second as part of the final 30%; sample student work; CEFR tools such as the Self-assessment checklists from the Swiss version of the European Language Portfolio.

D14 CORE/IMMERSION GR. K-8 Chanting in the French class (An effective and fun oral activity)Jacquot, Musique Jacquot

Chanting takes the fear out of singing while allowing students to speak with ease through the use of rhythms, rhymes and melodies. Chanting incorporates simultaneously all 7 learning styles, thus facilitating the learning of French.

D15 CORE/IMMERSION GR. 9-12 La Culture nord-américain : la musique!Guy Charette, Kim Gadsdon, Thames Valley District School Board

Venez chanter avec nous! Guy Charrette, enseignant qui est aussi chanteur et joueur d’instruments, nous aidera à incorporer de la musique francophone à nos cours. Guy expliquera l’histoire de chaque chanson et des musiciens, il offrira des paroles et une explication de celles-ci, et il présentera des chansons en direct!

D16 EXHIBITS / DISPLAYS

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS – CONFERENCE RATESWe have negotiated special rates for the conference. All prices listed are excluding Taxes (13%).

Station Park All Suite Hotel5875 Falls Avenue

Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3K7

905-374-4445 ·

1-888-229-9961 242 Pall Mall Street

London, OntarioN6A 5P6

800-561-45745875 Falls Avenue

Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3K7

905-374-4445 ·

1-888-229-9961 www.stationparkinn.ca

Deluxe Rooms - $119 Superior Rooms - $135

Individuals are to call the hotel directly at 800-561-4574 and request the special convention rate for Ontario Modern Language Teachers Association Group Code 326989.

After September 21, 2011, the hotel will release rooms that are un-reserved to other clients. After this date, delegates will still receive the same room rate provided there is availability at the hotel.

Parking at the hotel is $12.00 plus tax (13%) per day for guests.

***The OMLTA/AOPLV nor Medway High School, nor their employees or representatives are liable for any damage, loss or theft that may occur to delegates, presenters, exhibitors or to the exhibitors’ employees or property from any causes whatsoever. The High School will not accept any claim for loss due to fire, theft or damage to exhibits, nor will it be held liable for any personal injury caused by exhibit or exhibitor. Use of the facility is conditional in that the exhibitor accepts full responsibility for any damages caused by the facility, by the exhibit and/ or the exhibitor(s)***

OMLTA/AOPLV SPRING CONFERENCE

**March 29, 30, 31, 2012**Doubletree by Hilton – Toronto Airport

Toronto, Ontario

Do you have interesting teaching ideas to share?Why not present at this year’s conference!Visit www.omlta.org for more information

(Presenters must be members in the OMLTA)

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OMLTA/AOPLV informed of changes in name, address or email by writing to:

Heidi Locher, Administrative Assistant, OMLTA/AOPLV17A-218 Silvercreek Parkway N., Suite 123, Guelph, ON N1K 1P1

Fax: 519-763-3987Email: omlta@omlta.org