TICKETED PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION: Finding and using authentic resources for novice level students can be a challenge, as finding resources that are comprehensive to beginning learners can be a challenge. In this workshop, participants will learn several different methods for finding culturally diverse level-appropriate resources, including videos, songs, and written documents, and try out a variety of follow-up activities that can be used to exploit them in the classroom. Participants will also learn how to incorporate authentic resources into an independent exploration library for students to view and interact with outside of class. Material presented will be applicable to upper grades in a FLES/ WLES program as well.
