The document summarizes the agenda for an online meeting of the World Language Council moderated by Ed Weiss. It discusses services available to staff from the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, including two-hour programs on various topics that can be scheduled flexibly. Specific topics mentioned include curriculum tune-ups, technology integration, using authentic materials, energizing websites, and the essentials of curriculum design. It also provides overviews of French teaching tips, the new AP language exam structure, and plans for an in-person November in-service and future meetings.

1. World Language
Council
April 30, 2013
online meeting
moderated by Ed Weiss

2. Agenda
DCIU SERVICES TO YOUR
STAFF
NOVEMBER IN SERVICE
ONLINE COURSES
WEBSITE

3. DCIU WL SERVICES
TWO HOUR PROGRAMS
AVAILABLE TO ALL DELCO
SCHOOLS
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
RANGE OF TOPICS

4. CURRICULUM TUNE
UP
take a vertical view of your programs
insure articulation
reach required goals
insure adherence to standards

5. Technology Integration
add interactive aspects to your courses
create a 24/7 learning environment
increase student interest
energize your content

6. Teaching with
authentic materials
enhance text content
enter the real world of language
use scaffolded approach
prepare students for challenges ahead

7. Energize your website
create a more dynamic space
provide assistance to students
engage students in target language
outside of class
design an interactive space

8. Essentials of
curriculum design
curriculum design
explore the 3 modes of communication
learn about the 6 themes
insure a balanced approach
perform a standards check up

9. French teaching tips
recommended materials
web resources for all needs
tour and explanation of my site
integration of online resources
program overview

10. AP language overview
a look at the new shared structure of
French, Spanish, Italian and German
AP courses
“look fors” to insure success
exam format
course design

11. November in service
11/5/13
location
speakers
workshops

12. Online courses
who is already involved ?
the future of our teaching
a changing student audience
the acceptance of online courses

13. DCIU Website
our presence online
what are your needs on this site?
link to DCIU homepage

14. Future plans
next meeting
face to face
summer workshops
future meeting content