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January 25, 2019February 10, 2019 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 89: Google Translate in the Language Classroom with Errol O’Neill, Part II

Dr. Claire Knowles continues her conversation with Dr. Errol O'Neill about Google Translate. In this part II, Claire and Errol discuss what student training on Google Translate might look like, what features teachers should become familiar with, and how to communicate about the tool with students.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2019/01/25/ep-89-with-errol-oneill-part-ii/

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January 18, 2019January 29, 2019 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 88: Google Translate in the Language Classroom with Errol O’Neill, Part I

Claire Knowles interviews Errol O'Neill about Google Translate in the first part of a two-part episode. In part I, Claire and Errol discuss what Google translate is and how it works, a bit about what the research says about its use in language classrooms, and why teachers might want to take advantage of its abilities to help students communicate effectively in the real world.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2019/01/18/ep-88-with-errol-oneill/

October 12, 2018October 11, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 74: Directing a Language Program and Being Teacher of the Year with Brenna Byrd

In ep 74, Dr. Brenna Byrd is on the show to talk about her role at the University of Kentucky, her experience as the 2017 teacher of the year for SCOLT, and her advice for new graduate student instructors navigating challenges in the classroom.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/10/12/ep-74-with-brenna-byrd

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 55: L2 Writing Instruction and Corrective Feedback with Heather Willis Allen

In ep 55, Stacey learns about designing and assessing L2 writing assignments from Dr. Heather Willis Allen, associate professor of French at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Heather is an accomplished teacher and researcher, co-author of a 2016 book on multiliteracies along with Kate Paesani and Beatrice Dupuy, and brings a research-informed perspective to topics such as how to provide written corrective feedback and how to scaffold assignments to help students avoid common writing pitfalls.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2018/06/01/ep-55-with-heather-willis-allen

May 11, 2018May 12, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 52: Story Listening and Efficient Acquisition with Beniko Mason

In ep 52, Dr. Beniko Mason joins the podcast to talk to Stacey about Story Listening and the most efficient way for learners to acquire language. In her four decades of teaching and researching, Dr. Mason has produced both impressive research as well as impressive results for her students. Be sure to check out the show notes to find links to her publications and current projects.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2018/05/11/ep-52-with-beniko-mason

April 20, 2018April 20, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 49: Multiliteracies and CARLA Resources for Teachers with Kate Paesani

In ep 49, Stacey is joined by Dr. Kate Paesani, the Director of the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA). Kate tells us about the wealth of resources CARLA can offer teachers. She also discusses her research on multiliteracies, a framework that allows learners to engage with authentic texts in multiple ways.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2018/04/20/ep-49-with-kate-paesani

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 46: Labor Issues and Language Teaching with Mura Nava

In ep 46, Stacey interviews Mura Nava, who teaches English to adults in France, about the state of the English language teaching labor market. Mura shares his experiences as an English teacher in France and introduces us to some individuals and organizations working for justice for teachers.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2018/03/30/ep-46-with-mura-nava

March 23, 2018January 17, 2021 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 45: Thematic Units and Social Justice with Anneke Oppewal and Jennifer Wooten

In ep 45, Stacey talks with Anneke Oppewal, a middle school teacher in North Carolina, and Jennifer Wooten, a college instructor in Florida, about how they have transformed units on food and housing by focusing on questions accessible to novice and intermediate students. Anneke and Jen share specific examples from their own teaching--lessons and units they have built over time through collaboration and experimentation.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2018/03/23/ep-45-with-anneke-oppewal-and-jennifer-wooten

March 16, 2018March 25, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 44: A Preview of the 2018 Dimension Special Issue with Terry A. Osborn

In ep 44 , Stacey shares an interview with Terry Osborn that she conducted as part of the 2018 issue of Dimension, the peer-reviewed journal of the Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT) . This special issue, which Stacey co-edited with Paula Garrett-Rucks, contains seven chapters all focused on how critical pedagogy and social justice play out in the language classroom. Listeners will get to hear a portion of the interview with Dr. Terry A. Osborn that comprises the first chapter of this special issue.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2018/03/16/ep-44-osborn