Registration and the content for this MOOC (massive open online course) are FREE:
- Registration open: November 21, 2024 – April 30, 2025
- Course open: January 2 – May 31, 2025
External Programming and Events
Sustaining and Strengthening Less Commonly Taught Languages in Precarious Times: Focus on Pedagogy and PlacementThis webinar follows the October 10, 2025 town hall meeting, Sustaining and Strengthening Less Commonly Taught Languages in the Big Ten in Precarious Times, to feature presentations by LCTL educators and administrators from four Big Ten universities who will share innovative models for developing instructional materials, engaging students, and designing more equitable placement procedures for LCTLs. The webinar will be of interest to instructors and administrators of all languages. All are welcome!
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Language OER Conference 2026The goal of the Language OER Conference is to provide a venue to showcase large-scale language OER and to exchange information on topics related to OER production and adoption.
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Chicago Language Symposium 2026 - Call For ProposalsCall For Proposals: Submission deadline February 2, 2026 Theme: Surviving in a Time of Change: Embracing Challenges as Opportunities At a time of anticipated and unanticipated change, what steps can we take to meet students where they are while strengthening and sustaining our programs? We invite proposals that describe successful strategies, practices, and policies that have worked for your courses, your language, your program, department, or institution. |
Beyond Generic AI: Custom Tools for Beginner Language LearningPresented by IALLT
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Dyslexia in the L2 Classroom: Insights and Strategies from Literacy InterventionPresented by IALLT
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Generative AI 101Northwestern IT Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) invites applications to Generative AI 101, a professional development program co-sponsored by the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Generative AI. The program aims to increase instructors’ digital literacy in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). All Northwestern instructors ready to begin exploring GenAI are encouraged to apply. The program is open to all instructors teaching in the Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall term of 2026. Instructors across all Northwestern schools, disciplines, and campuses are eligible to apply. It is designed as an introductory-level course for those interested in understanding the basics before delving into more informed topics and uses of GenAI; participants will emerge with a plan to use generative AI in a course assignment for an upcoming course. Generative AI will be run two times during 2026:
Accepting applications for the March 11 session now (Application deadline is January 30, 2026). |
South Central Association for Language Learning Technology (SOCALLT) - Call for Proposals
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Transitioning a Language Program from Commercial Textbook to Open Resources
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ACTFL 2026 Convention - Call for ProposalsCall for proposals
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Conference on Innovative Approaches to Language EducationLanguage programs in the United States have faced several challenges in recent decades. The current economic and political landscape are adding to those existing difficulties seemingly daily. In response, many institutions have found creative solutions to ensure that their language programs thrive by offering more diverse and flexible forms of language education to their students. In this conference, we hope to bring educators together to find potential avenues for new collaborations and research initiatives. We welcome participation from language educators, administrators, and enthusiasts as presenters or participants. There is no registration fee for this conference.
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Language Teaching with Generative AI: Harnessing AI to Elevate Instruction (Online Course)Explore diverse GenAI tools for language learning and teaching, experiment with GenAI activity design and assessment, and develop strategies for integrating AI into their teaching in meaningful, pedagogically sound ways.
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Illinois Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages Fall Conference 2026
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Central States Conference 2026: Languages are FUNdamental [Joint conference with ICTFL]
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MWALLT Online Conference 2026We are language teachers and techies who are working to improve language instruction through the use of technology. Presentations will be delivered remotely and streamed across three Zoom tracks hosted by Indiana University Bloomington, Northwestern University, and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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10th International Conference on the Development and Assessment of Intercultural Competence 2026: Intercultural Competence in a Rapidly Changing World: Supporting Sustainable Futures for All
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Disability Inclusion for Language TeachingPresented by IALLT
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Mixed Methods Research: Choosing What Works
Presented by ACTFL Research SIG
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Unlocking Potential: How the Seal of Biliteracy Can Transform Higher Education Language ProgramsPresented by CARLA
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Innovative Approaches to Language EducationHosted by the Language Program Vitality Working Group, Central New York Humanities Corridor
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Generative AI 101: Professional Development Program
Presented by Northwestern IT Teaching and Learning Technologies
Generative AI 101 will run three times this year:
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World Language Canvas Accessibility WorkshopJoin Northwestern IT Teaching and Learning Technologies for a hands-on workshop to help make your Canvas course sites accessible before the start of the Fall Quarter. In this workshop, we’ll look at what causes accessibility errors, how to identify and fix errors using the Pope Tech accessibility tool, and how to add accessibility checking into your workflow. The workshop will end with opportunities to work one-on-one with TLT team members to address specific errors in your course. By the end of the session, most of your accessibility issues should be fixed. This is a great opportunity to address these issues before classes start.
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To Study or Not to Study Language: Student Perspectives and Potential ResponsesPresented by UC Berkeley
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Sustaining and Strengthening LCTLs in the Big Ten in Precarious Times:
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Opening the Toolbox: Creating & Customizing AI Chatbots for Language LearningPresented by IALLT
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Call for Papers: Special Issue of ReCALL – May 2027This special issue of ReCALL invites contributions that explore the implications of Generative AI (GenAI) for language education. Dates:
More information and submission of proposals on the ReCALL website. |
Academic Reading Circles: Developing skills for independent literacy through collaborative explorationPresented by IALLT
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Symposium on Language Pedagogy in Higher Education (SOLPHE) 2025The symposium features plenary talks and research- and practice-oriented presentations about different aspects of language teaching and program administration in higher education settings. Please note that certificates of attendance will not be provided.
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CERCLL Institutes and WebinarsThe following is a list of events organized by the Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language and Literacy (CERCLL) at the University of Arizona.
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From Theory to Practice: Advancing Gender-Inclusive Language PedagogyPresented by USC
More information and registration: USC Dornsife Website |
AI in Teaching: Success Stories from Northwestern FacultyAI is rapidly reshaping higher education, offering new opportunities for teaching and learning. But what does AI integration look like in practice? Join this session to hear firsthand success stories from Northwestern instructors on leveraging AI for learning. Gain practical insights, explore challenges, and walk away with strategies to integrate AI into your own courses.
Presenters:
More information and registration: TEACHx |
The Midwest Association for Language Learning Technology (MWALLT) 2025MWALLT is a great opportunity for language center directors, foreign language instructors at all levels, and grad students. The conference will focus on the practical integration of technology in language teaching, offering sessions that provide actionable insights and tools for the classroom.
More information, registration, and conference program: MWALLT Website For more questions, contact Mingyu Sun, MWALLT President, 2025 Conference Chair |
Current Directions in Postsecondary Language Program AdministrationPresented by CERLL
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2025 International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies IAICS ConferenceThe International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies consists of scholars from a range of the cultural sciences who are dedicated to doing research on communication across cultures. The group meets annually at different locations around the world.
More information, and membership: IAICS and FAAP Website |
CARLA’s Social Justice in Language Education InitiativeThis initiative aims to improve teachers’ understanding and application of critical pedagogies by researching student and teacher learning in social justice-oriented language classrooms and offering a suite of teaching materials and a wide range of professional development activities.
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Kudu and the AI Classroom: A New Age of Customized TextbooksPresented by IALLT
Register: Zoom |
2025 College Board ForumCelebrate College Board's 125-year anniversary by shaping discussions at the 2025 College Board Forum.
Forum offers a unique opportunity to showcase expertise, share innovative ideas, and engage with professionals committed to student success. Proposals are sought across critical topics, including Administration, Advocacy, and Policy, Admissions, Assessment and Instruction, Counseling, Financial Aid Deadline for proposals: February 25, 2025 |
SWALLT & UCLA Humanities Technology Conference: Creating Communities Through LanguageThis spring, the Southwest Association for Language Learning and Technology (SWALLT) and UCLA’s Humanities Technology are hosting a free, in-person conference on foreign language instruction focusing on creating communities.
Call for presentations and registration info: SWALLT Conference. |
Publishing Success: Insights from Journal Editors (3-Session series)
The "Publishing Success: Insights from Journal Editors" series offers valuable guidance for getting your articles published in academic journals. Panelists will discuss their journals, submission & review processes, and provide tips for getting published. Sessions are hybrid, allowing for in-person and online participation, and will be recorded. Register here for the session(s) you are interested in: Publishing Success Registration SESSION 1: Language Documentation & Conservation (February 5, 2025) SESSION 2: Language Learning & Technology and Reading in a Foreign Language (February 12, 2025) SESSION 3: Second Language Research & Practice (February 18, 2025) This series is organized by the Center for Language & Technology (CLT) and the National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC) at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. |
TEACHx 2025: Innovating Teaching and Learning
TEACHx sparks innovation in teaching and learning by showcasing experiments and celebrating successes in a community-oriented environment. This annual event brings instructors, students, learning designers, and technology specialists together to make connections, begin collaborations, and learn from their peers. Dates: May 21-22, 2025 (Evanston Campus, Northwestern University) |
Central States 2025: Global Goals, Global LanguagesThe 2025 Central States Conference, themed "Global Goals, Global Languages," emphasizes the integration of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with language education to address global issues and foster skills like critical thinking and intercultural competence. The conference features over 150 sessions, workshops, and language immersion opportunities, including a keynote by Dr. Megan Ferry and presentations by notable educators like the 2025 ACTFL Teacher of the Year, Kei Tsukamaki. The event concludes with a free registration to the 2026 conference in Chicago. Dates: March 13-15 (Kansas City, Missouri) For more information and registration: 2025 Conference Program The next conference will be in Chicago March 12-14, 2026. Call for proposals opens in March. |
Spring 2025 CALPER Professional Development Webinar SeriesCALPER is offering a new webinar series taking place each spring, titled “Advances in World Language Pedagogy-The CALPER Professional Development Webinars”. These webinars will be led by specialists with expertise in a variety of pedagogical approaches that can be used to support and enhance the teaching and learning of world languages, including less commonly taught languages. For more information and registration: Zoom
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Heritage Languages SIG 2025 EventsSixteenth Heritage Language Research InstituteDates: June 16-19, 2025 (Madison, WI)2025 Virtual Heritage Language Teacher Workshop 2025 Heritage Language Learning Symposium |
ACTFL 2025 Call For ProposalsDates: November 21-23, 2025 (New Orleans, LA)
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CARLA's Presentations and Workshops for Language Teachers - Winter/Spring 2025Series of online presentations:
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Northwestern Practicum: Supporting Student SuccessThe Searle Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning has organized this year’s University Practicum based on a topic determined by a survey of Northwestern Instructors, who are looking to enhance academic rigor and student resilience enriched by empathy and equity. The practical, flexible, and supportive online practicum includes live sessions on redefining, creating an environment for, facilitating, and assessing student success, complemented by learning labs, a faculty panel, and individual consultations. Practicum dates:
For more information: 2024-2025 Practicum website
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Northwestern: Generative AI 101Generative AI 101 is a six-week professional development program, organized by Northwestern IT Teaching and Learning Technologies. All Northwestern instructors ready to begin exploring GenAI are encouraged to apply. A cohort of 15 to 20 instructors will be selected to join the program's first iteration. Generative AI 101 is an extension of TLT’s educational series on Generative AI and Teaching for Fall 2024. Dates: January 27-March 7, 2025 |
MOOC: Envisioning Project-Based Language LearningEnvisioning Project-Based Language Learning is a MOOC designed by the National Foreign Language Resource Center- University of Hawai’i at Manoa as a 5-module open-enrollment self-study course for language educators beginning to learn about Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL). Successful learners will be able to describe essential features of high quality PBLL and to generate high-quality ideas for projects using the Product Square. A digital badge is available for candidates fulfilling course requirements. Project Lead(s): Rachel Mamiya Hernandez |
2025 Chicago Language Symposium: AI and World Language TeachingThe upcoming CLS will delve into the transformative impact of AI on world language education, exploring how AI can be integrated into language instruction and examining the implications for learner engagement and assessment.
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MWALLT Conference 2025: Strengthening PathwaysThe Midwest Association for Language Learning Technology (MWALLT) is seeking proposals for its 2025 fully online conference to be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Presentations will be delivered from your remote location and shared with conference participants via three Zoom streams, managed by The Ohio State University, University of Minnesota, and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The conference theme is "Strengthening Pathways." We seek proposals relating to K-16 pathways, internships and study abroad, life-long learning, as well as other pathways relating to the teaching of languages and cultures through the integration of technology. While proposals should exhibit an understanding of current trends in language pedagogy, the focus should be on praxis rather than on research. The goal is to provide practical information about emerging technologies and approaches that can be easily implemented in the language classroom. CFP Deadline: Friday, January 17th, 2025 |
Canvas Accessibility Workshops for World Language FacultyNorthwestern Teaching and Learning Technologies are organizing in-person workshops to help instructors achieve a Mission Accessible alert-free status in their Canvas course sites before the start of Winter quarter. Below are the dates, times, and locations for both sessions: |
12th National Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage LanguageThe National Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language (NSSHL) is an intellectual forum for the discussion and advancement on education and research to better support the strengths and diverse pedagogical needs of Spanish heritage bilingualism in the United States. The 12th National Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language will be held from Monday, May 12 to Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. It will take place in person and follow the regular format of keynotes, conference presentations, academic panels, and workshops to allow attendees to share ideas and knowledge about the different aspects of Spanish heritage language teaching, practices, and research. |
Language OER Conference 2025The Open Language Resource Center at the University of Kansas is seeking proposals for the fifth annual Language OER Conference to be held Saturday, March 8, 2025 via Zoom. |
8th Foreing Language Education and Technology (FLEAT) ConferenceLocation: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Dates: June 25-28, 2025
Deadlines for Proposals: December 6, 2024 The deadline for submitting proposals has been extended to December 6, 2024. Questions regarding the program, proposals, or the submission process may be sent to the Program Chair, Amanda Romjue (programs@iallt.org). The International Association for Language Learning Technology (IALLT) and the Japan Association for Language Education & Technology (LET) are pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the 8th FLEAT (Foreign Language Education and Technology) Conference in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. FLEAT 8 will be sponsored by IALLT, LET, the National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC) and the Center for Language and Technology (CLT) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Also, information about the conference hotel and campus housing options has been updated on the website. |
CALICO 2025Dates: May 27-31, 2025 Register and proposal submission here: Calico Website The CALICO conference features five types of presentations, including hands-on workshops, 30-minute presentations on empirical research or classroom reports, panel presentations, technology showcase presentations, and poster presentations. The deadline for submitting your abstract proposal is October 31, 2024. All proposals should be submitted using the CALICO website. Presenters will be notified of acceptance in early December. |
The Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Free Upcoming WebinarsSeries of free webinars during the 2024-25 school year which connect to the 2025 conference theme - "Global Goals, Global Languages".
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Symposium on Language Pedagogy in Higher Education SOLPHE 2024Dates: October 4-5 (Free & Online)
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IALLT October Webinar: From Textbook to Homework: A Collaborative Journey in Developing Our Spanish OER Projects with LibreTextsDate: Friday, October 4, 2024, 10:00am PT / 11:00am MT / 12:00pm CT / 1:00pm ETPresenters: Alejandro Lee, Nancy Ballesteros, Sarah Harmon, and Cristina Moon |
