Happy to accept Ustatha Magda El-Sherbini’s invitation to be part of this panel. The current situation created by the COVID 19 pandemic offers opportunities for universities to develop innovative approaches to language instruction. Libraries can play a vital role in this process by establishing contacts and facilitating communications. Library Area Studies departments are well-positioned to … Continue reading Upcoming Conference Presentations: How the COVID 19 Pandemic offers Opportunities for Student Engagement in Language →

I was happy to accept The Chicago Arabic Teachers Council’s (CATC) invitation to present at their annual conference, which will focus on connecting Arabic language classrooms to the wider world. The presentation showcased opportunities for Arabic instructors to collaborate with local and international communities to enrich their teaching.  The presentation included the following: Brief Background, … Continue reading Connecting with Local Communities in Arabic Language Classes →

At Yale, the Hebrew and Arabic programs have collaborated to create a class in which both languages are introduced, emphasizing their linguistic resemblance, engaging the students in shared cultural themes, and introducing spoken Hebrew and a few Arabic dialects. The course has a twofold aim: to introduce a new Semitic language to speakers of the … Continue reading The Consortium of Middle East National Resource Centers Virtual Workshop →

It was an honor and a pleasure to give a webinar for the ACTFL Arabic SIG. Webinar recording, as well as PDF of the slides, can be found on the ACTFL Arabic SIG library.

It was a great honor and pleasure to work alongside Dorie Conlon Perugini,  LJ Randolf Jr., and Bonnie Chunmeng  Wang in the ACTFL Spring Learning Series where we were able to delve deep into what it means to incorporate Social Justice Standards in the Language classroom.  This was an amazing opportunity through which I  personally … Continue reading ACTFL Spring Learning Series: Learning for Social Justice Standards. →

  Session Objectives/Outcomes Introducing research-based pedagogical strategies that are recommended to help with creating class community and their benefits. Explain best strategies for matching activity design to language learners level with the aim of creating the specific virtual tasks. Highlight the use of authentic resources to create these activities. Share technological tips, tools, and steps … Continue reading MFLA Spring Conference 2021 →

A workshop for creating and using virtual Escape the Room Game in the class. Yale Center for Language Study. Slides from the Presentation:     

In order to maintain a connection to some physical aspects that we missed when we had to move our class online, I created a Weekly Book Club where we were reading the physical book. Nothing beats flipping the actual page 📚.

A presentation for the New England Arabic Teacher’s Council. The presentation discussed a relation between the general characteristics of Generation Z students (between 10 and 18 years of age) and ways to ge them more engaged in class during online sessions. Slides from the presentation.