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Kia ora koutou! We hope term has begun well! 

Here are some useful links to upcoming PLD opportunities.

Remember to check our website for information about student competitions, membership, language weeks, and cluster meetings.

Keep in touch!

Juliet Kennedy
Annabelle Sinclair

Focus for this Newsletter:

• Webinar Series by Joe Dale on ChatGPT
• Upcoming LangSems
• Term 2 Cluster dates
• Languages Conferences

Learn how to work with Chat GPT and AI in the language classroom

Hi everyone!

I'm thrilled to announce my upcoming four-part webinar series, "Resource Creation with ChatGPT: The Game-Changer for Language Teachers." Join me on this exciting journey to discover how AI tools can revolutionise your language teaching practice.

Through the series, you'll learn practical strategies for using ChatGPT, a powerful language model developed by OpenAI, to create engaging language resources such as reading texts, pen pal letters, and fill-in-the-blank activities. You'll also discover how ChatGPT can facilitate speaking practice conversations, generate model answers, and offer tutoring features, among other valuable tools.

In addition to ChatGPT, we'll explore a variety of other AI tools that can be used in language teaching, including Adobe Express Animate from Audio, Audiopen, Animated Drawings from Meta AI Research, Autodraw, Scribble Diffusion, Text to Images tools, Magic Eraser, http://Remove.bg, Curipod, Diffit, and Twee.

This four-part series will take place on 4th, 11th, 16th, and 25th May at 10:00-11:30 BST (UTC+1) and repeated at 19:00-20:30 BST (UTC+1) and 21:30-23.00 BST(UTC+1) to accommodate different time zones.

By attending this series, you will gain practical strategies and skills for incorporating AI tools in your language lessons, learn how to create efficient and engaging language resources, and explore a variety of AI tools that can enhance your language teaching skills.

The webinars will be recorded and the recording links shared with registrants. Please note presentation and recording links should not be shared privately or publicly.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover the latest AI tools and how they can revolutionize your language teaching! Register now at the following links:

For the 10:00-11:30 BST (UTC+1) series: https://eventbrite.com/e/resource-creation-with-chatgpt-a-game-changer-for-language-teachers-tickets-622423835447

For the 19:00-20:30 BST (UTC+1) series: https://eventbrite.com/e/resource-creation-with-chatgpt-a-game-changer-for-language-teachers-tickets-622450424977

For the 21:30-23:00 BST (UTC+1) series: https://eventbrite.com/e/resource-creation-with-chatgpt-a-game-changer-for-language-teachers-tickets-623003729927

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Best wishes

Joe

LangSem Waikato - 13th May, Hamilton Girls’ High School

Find out more information and register here

LangSem Hawkes Bay - 2nd June, Napier Boys’ High School

Find out more information and register here

LangSem Wellington - 24th June, Wellington High School

Find out more information and register here

Term 2 cluster dates

NZALT cluster groups are locally-run support networks for language teachers.  They are a great forum for sharing and finding new ideas for the language classroom, troubleshooting issues, moderation, and much more.  Here are the dates and details for the upcoming cluster meetings in Term 2.  If you would like to join a cluster or facilitate a cluster in your area, please contact Juliet Kennedy.

• Porirua-Kapiti Coast Cluster: Tuesday 9th May, 3.30pm, Paraparaumu College, Facilitator: Naomi Connolly
• Hutt Valley Cluster: Thursday 11th May, 3.30pm, Heretaunga College, Facilitator: Philippa Watson
• Wellington Central Cluster: Thursday 11th May, 3.30pm, Wellington High School, Facilitator: Angel Lin
• Hawkes Bay: Thursday May 11th, 3.30pm, Havelock North High School, Facilitator Anita Vennell 
• Bay of Plenty: Wednesday 17th May, 4pm, Papamoa College, Facilitator Karyn Winters
• Dunedin: Thursday 18th May, 4-5pm, Queens High School, Facilitator Heike Cebulla-Elder
• Whanganui-Manawatu Cluster: Thursday 25th May, 3.30pm, Cullinane College, Facilitator: Andrea Ceron  
• Christchurch Cluster: Thursday 25th May, 3.30pm, Papanui High School, Facilitator: Michelle Dalley
• Nelson Cluster: Thursday 15th June, 3.30pm, via zoom, Facilitator: Juliet Kennedy

We will send through other cluster dates for Term 2 and locations as they are confirmed.

Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Conference, Perth, 7th-9th July 2023

AFMLTA International Languages Conference

NZALT members are invited to access member rates to attend the 24th AFMLTA International Languages Conference to be held in Perth on 7-9 July. The program will provide a range of stimulating and thought-provoking presentations as well as interesting perspectives and practical workshops on languages education, relevant to teachers of languages at all levels. 

Some invited speakers include:

• Professor Kathleen Heugh (Professor of Language Education and Multilingualism at University of South Australia) will deliver the 2023 Keith Horwood Memorial Lecture at the opening reception on the evening of 7 July.
• Louka Parry (CEO and Founder of The Learning Future) has been confirmed as the speaker at the conference dinner on 8 July.
• Joanna McPake (reader in languages education at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland) will deliver a keynote presentation.
• Catherine Travis (Professor of Modern European Languages in the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics at the Australian National University) will act as rapporteur at the close of the conference.

Date: 7-9 July 2023

Venue: Mt Lawley Campus, Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA

Registrations: Open now!

Program: Read more information about confirmed speakers

Queries: conference@afmlta.asn.au

New Zealand Sign Language Teachers Association Conference, Palmerston North, 28th-30th July 2023

Find out more about this conference here

Contact Details

NZALT President
Annabelle Sinclair

Networks of Expertise Co-ordinator:
Juliet Kennedy

Online PLD Co-ordinator:
Madlen Kunath

If you are aware of language teachers who are not receiving this newsletter, please email coordinator@nzalt.org.nz

Posting Notices

If you would like to post any notices in our newsletter or on our website please contact Juliet Kennedy.

NZALT Networks of Expertise Newsletter, Number 6, May 2023