2018 Program

Friday, October 26 

 Iron Arrow Room Shalala Student Center

1:15

Opening Greeting

Dr. Maria Kosinski, NASILP President

Dr. Jennifer Ferris-Hill, Senior Dean of Academic Affairs 
for College of Arts & Sciences　University of Miami

1:45

“Establishing a Self-Instructional Language Program: The NASILP Model in Action”
Jenny Faile & Lioba Gerhardi, moderators
University of South Alabama
Vassar College

3:15

“Language Proficiency Assessments from Language Testing International”

 Andrew Bowen, Language Testing International

4:15

“Federal Policy Update from JNCL – NCLIS”

 Trey Calvin, Managing Policy Analyst

JNCL – NCLIS

5:15

“Online Language Learning Courses for LCTLs with Video, Transcriptions and   Annotations”

 Scott Brill, Language Canvas, LLC
 Abstract

6:15

End of Round One Sessions

 6:30-8:30

University of Miami Faculty Club
(next to Shalala Student Center)

Saturday, October 27

7:30

Depart hotel lobby

 8:00

Buffet Breakfast
 Iron Arrow Room Shalala Student Center

9:15

“Playing Around in the Target Languages: Increasing Motivation and              Accountability through Learner-created Games”

Lauren Parnell Marino & Katrina Daly Thompson University of Wisconsin – Madison 

Abstract

10:00

“Using Video Conferencing to Broaden the Reach of our Course Offerings: Lessons Learned”

Brian Mann & Mariana Stone
University of North Georgia
Abstract

10:45

“Assessing Students' Attitudes, Motivation, and Metacognitive Readiness for Self-directed Language Learning”

Joelle Bonamy & Seon Jeon
Columbus State University
Abstract

 11:30

Claire Frances, Grinnell College

"Fostering Learner Autonomy and Accountability Through Online Platforms"
Abstract

12:30

Buffet Lunch 

2:00

Business Meeting

NASILP Member Institutions (One vote per member institution)

3:00

Adjourn