NOVASTARTALK is a summer institute located right outside Washington D.C. Our workshops are designed to help teachers refine their use of technology and 21st century language pedagogy in the official STARTALK languages. In the face-to-face program, teachers of less-commonly-taught languages (Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu) create technology-enhanced activities to expand the curriculum presently in place in their schools. We emphasize technology to support standards-based language learning and target-language use.

This year’s institute will be at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College (Travel Information). Classes are held from 9am – 5pm with a one-hour lunch break.  Students will have access to the labs to allow ample time for project creation.

STARTALK teachers work in teams during the workshops and continue to collaborate during the school year at conferences, through the use of wikis and blogs, and on our website (nol.nvcc.edu/novastartalk) The NOVASTARTALK team of faculty has been in place since the very beginning of STARTALK. If you are looking for strategies to use in the classroom or to enhance the technology use in another STARTALK program, this program is ideal. Hurry, as participant slots will go fast. For information, contact Laura Franklin (lfranklin@nvcc.edu). Register today to secure your spot.

Registration Form

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First Name *

Last Name *

Preferred Name

Let us know if there is a particular name that you prefer that we use.

Email Address *

Languages Taught *

Arabic

Chinese

Dari

Hindi

Korean

Persian

Portuguese

Russian

Swahili

Turkish

Urdu

OtherOther

Courses Currently Teaching *

School/Institution *

Phone *

Address *

Past Participant *

No, I have not attended the NOVASTARTALK Summer Institute before.

Yes, I have attended the NOVASTARTALK Summer Institute before.

Select a Session
If you are brand new to NOVASTARTALK and a beginner technology user, you can select either Session 1, or both Session 1 and 2. Returning participants and intermediate/advanced users of technology should select Session 2 ONLY. If you have questions about which session you should register for, please email us at novastartalk@gmail.com.

Session One (New Beginner Participants)

June 13-17, 2016

Would you like to develop a particular project at NOVASTARTALK? If yes, please describe the project below.

Are you a local attendee? *

No

Yes

Non-local attendees are eligible for a residential stipend.

Will you be bringing any of the following devices with you?

iPhone

Smart Phone (Android/Windows)

iPad

Google Tablet

Surface

Mac Laptop

PC Laptop

OtherOther

Cancellation Agreement

NOVASTARTALK has a limited number of seats, and we have had to close our registration due to overwhelming interest in the program every year. Occasionally, we have cancellations, but because instructors do not notify us in time, we aren't left with enough time to bring in teachers on the wait list. Please nore that if you reserve your spot and can no longer attend, we require that you notify us right away and NO LATER THAN A WEEK BEFORE THE START OF YOUR SESSION. We thank you for your cooperation!

Cancellation Agreement *

Yes, I agree to notify the program director no less than seven days before the start of my session if I can no longer attend. I understand that by submitting this form, that I will be reserving my spot. I understand that by not canceling on time, I will be taking a spot away from another participant.

Residential Stipend Application

Overview
If you live at least two hours outside the Washington metropolitan area, you may apply for a residential stipend that will partially fund your NOVASTARTALK travel. The stipend amount offered will depend on the participant need (distance travelled) and availability of funds. Funds must be used for housing, transportation, meals and incidentals.

How to Apply
To apply for this stipend, you must agree to all of the terms below and submit a budget of no more than $800, which must be applied to travel expenses. Expenditures above the stipend amount will be the responsibility of the participant. Receipts will be required.

I would rate my use of technology as: *

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

I'm Not Sure

Please CHECK ALL BOXES below to agree to the terms in order to be eligible for a residential stipend.

I am not a local attendee and would like to request a stipend.

I will submit a travel budget to the Program Director to be approved in advance of the start of NOVASTARTALK.

I will make any/all travel arrangements myself (including housing, transportation, meals, incidentals). NOVASTARTALK will not make any arrangements or inquiries for attendees.

I will only be reimbursed for travel expenses that fall within the workshop dates, beginning no more than one day before the workshop begins and ending no more than one day after the workshop ends.