As a new academic year begins, language instructors are balancing familiar priorities with new opportunities. Whether the focus is increasing student engagement, encouraging learner independence, or demonstrating the lasting value of language study, instructors continue to adapt their teaching to meet the needs of today’s students.
This fall, Vista Higher Learning is bringing together instructors, thought leaders, and advocates from across the language education community for a webinar series centered on the topics shaping higher education language programs. Through practical discussions and shared experiences, participants will explore ideas, strategies, and trends influencing language teaching and learning today.
Exploring the Topics That Matter Most
The series kicks off with a conversation on intentional course design and the foundations of effective language instruction.
Additional sessions throughout the fall will cover topics including:
- Student engagement and participation in the language classroom
- Developing learner autonomy and self-directed learning habits
- Emerging trends and timely conversations in language education
- The growing role of micro-credentials in higher education
- Increasing the visibility and relevance of world language programs across campus
Together, these conversations are intended to spark new ideas, encourage reflection, and connect instructors with colleagues who share a passion for language education.
Coming This Fall
The Fall Higher Education Webinar Series will feature presentations from respected educators and leaders in the language education community, including Erika Stevens, Bobby Hobgood, Kate Grovergrys, Andre Zampaulo, and Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco.
Sessions will take place throughout the fall semester, with full registration details coming soon.
Explore the lineup of presenters, topics, and session dates below to see what’s ahead.
- September 24 at 3:00 p.m. ET
- Harnessing Online Communicative Models to Transform Language Classes
- Presented by: Erika Stevens
- Watch the Recording
- Harnessing Online Communicative Models to Transform Language Classes
- October 8 at 3:00 p.m. ET
- Studying a World Language: Cultivating Self-directed Learners
- Presented by: Bobby Hobgood
- Watch the Recording
- Studying a World Language: Cultivating Self-directed Learners
- October 21 at 3:00 p.m. ET
- Designing Language Instruction for a Globally Connected World
- Presented by: Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco
- Register Here
- Designing Language Instruction for a Globally Connected World
- October 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET
- Student Engagement in Today’s Language Classroom
- Presented by: Kate Grovergrys
- Student Engagement in Today’s Language Classroom
- November 16 at 3:00 p.m. ET
- Micro-credentials within the Academic Ecosystem
- Presented by: Andre Zampaulo
- Micro-credentials within the Academic Ecosystem
We look forward to bringing educators together this fall to share ideas, learn from one another, and explore the future of language education!
