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There are currently no scheduled webinars.Previous Webinars and Recordings
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Celebrating a year of learning!
Presenter: Donna Clementi, Appleton West High School and Concordia Language Villages, Emerita
Description: As the academic year draws to a close, it is time to celebrate the learning that has taken place during the year. At this webinar we will share ways to encourage students to reflect on what they have learned and the progress they have made towards greater proficiency in the target language. And we will share ways to showcase those student successes with school, home, and community.
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Living German at Waldsee
Presenter: Dan 'Karl' Hamilton, dean of Waldsee, the German Language Village
Description: Join us for a brief description of our program including how Waldsee connects learning German to achieving exciting goals. If you are preparing for travel abroad or a career in science and technology or you are simply interested in fun activities like soccer and cooking a meal with friends, Waldsee is the place for you. Our program offers young people and families the chance to explore the dynamic cultures of German-speaking Europe and to immerse themselves in the Language without being overwhelmed. Dan Hamilton, long-time dean at Waldsee, will answer questions and help your family learn about "living the German language" at Waldsee this summer.
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Earning High School Language Credit in Four Weeks: How It’s Possible
Presenter: Denise Phillippe, associate director for program and staff development, summer programs, Concordia Language Villages
Description: Participants in a summer four-week “high school credit” session earn credit equivalent to an entire school year. This webinar will help students, parents, and teachers understand how it works: the balance of academics and fun, the schedule, typical content and activities, and determination of class level. We’ll talk about how credit is awarded and how to talk with teachers and school officials about it.
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Think Global!
Presenter: Donna Clementi, Appleton West High School and Concordia Language Villages, Emerita
Description: Bring the world into your classroom through activities that use the target language to connect to our global community. These activities are designed to build your students’ knowledge of geography, current events, and contemporary culture.
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Navigating the Journey from Home to Village
Presenter: Craig Cameron, registration and transportation manager for Concordia Language Villages
Description: One of the most difficult things a parent can do is to see their child onto a flight and wait until you are able to confirm their arrival at Concordia Language Villages. This webinar is intended to familiarize you with the transportation process and take away some of those worries that you or your villager may have. Craig Cameron, registration and transportation manager for Concordia Language Villages, will walk you through the system we have in place to assure your child’s successful transit to a summer of fun and learning at Concordia Language Villages.Click here to download the presentation
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Bats, Bugs and Band-Aids: Child Health & Safety at Concordia Language Villages
Presenter: Linda Ebner Erceg, RN, MS, PHN, associate director for health & risk management at Concordia Language Villages
Description: If you’re like many parents, you wonder about your child’s health and safety while s/he is at the Language Villages. This webinar, hosted by Linda Erceg, associate director of health & risk management, will discuss the Language Villages’ processes for child safety, provide you with coaching tips to help prepare your child, and tell you how to our staff should you have further questions. A must for parents who are new to our program!
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What Do You See? Activities for the Language Classroom
Presenter: Donna Clementi, Appleton West High School and Concordia Language Villages, Emerita
Description: Images from the target culture displayed as students walk into class provide a powerful prompt to start using the target language immediately in response to the question “What do you see?” Learn other strategies and activities related to using authentic images to encourage communication in this free webinar featuring Donna Clementi.
