0930 – 1000 Registration, tea and coffee
1000 – 1015 Welcome
1015 – 1050 “On a Journey with Twitter: a Practitioner’s Tale into Microblogging for Language Learning, Oral Production and Students’ Engagement” – Ms Alessia Plutino, University of Southhampton – View abstract
1050 – 1125 “Boosting Vocational Orientation in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning Through Extracurricular Activities” – Mag Matthias Prikoszovits, University of Vienna View abstract
1125-1210 Parallel workshops round 1:
“A National Framework for Languages for teacher education” – Mrs Ingeborg Birnie, University of Strathclyde View abstract
“Engaging and Networking Language Learners at School with Universities, Businesses and the Wider Community- cross-sector initiatives to support the 1+ 2 agenda in Scotland” – Angela de Britos, University of Strathclyde/SCILT and Marion Spöring, University of Dundee/UCMLS View abstract
“Creative engagement: Der Fund by Veza Canetti – a German text transformation project” – Mag Elisabeth Koenigshofer, University of Reading View abstract
“CEC Modern Languages Collaborative Cluster Project 2017/18” – Bethan Owen, City of Edinburgh Council View abstract
“Teaching Activities to Engage Language Learners with Limited Literacy” – Ruth Teillard, Elrick Primary School View abstract
1210 – 1300 Lunch and networking
1300-1345 Parallel workshops round 2:
“Using video for innovative language assessment and feedback” – Carlos Soler Montes, University of Edinburgh View abstract
“Transnationalizing Modern Languages: Heritage and Language in Education” – Ann Robertson, East Lothian Council – View abstract
“Flow Theory and language-learner motivation: The benefits of cross-stage student research” – Dr Jean Conacher, University of Limerick View abstract
“Engaging University Language Learners: Diaries as a Pedagogical Tool for Exploring Metalinguistic Awareness” – Argyro Kanaki and Susana Carvajal, University of Dundee View abstract
“The Common European Framework of Reference for languages and its applications” – Thomas Chaurin, French Institute View abstract
1345-1420 “Language Learning in the Classroom: The View from Research” – Prof Antonella Sorace, University of Edinburgh and Bilingualism Matters View abstract
1420-1500 Discussion (Q&A, reflection and practical application)
1500-1510 Final thoughts and close.