1. Bringing Teachers Together for Immersion Experiences Catharine Keatley, Ph.D. Sheila W. Cockey, MA National Capital Language Resource Center

2. NCLRC Who we are Newsletter Culture Club Publications Summer Institutes www.nclrc.org

3. What You Will Learn Today Goals Participants Activities Housing and food Transportation Cost Running the immersion experience Follow-up

4. Value of Short Term Immersion Shorter, less expensive travel Easier to be away from home, job, family Provide a perk-me-up for skills Earn CEU credits Network professionally Increase knowledge

5. Planning the Experience Audience Budget, plan according to budget Variety of sessions Housing, food, meeting site Advertising Cost per participant Tentative schedule Registration and money matters Communication Check-in Evaluation Follow-up

6. Behind the Scenes Immediately before AV equipment works Set the tone Promise Logistical information flow Essentials Shepherding, good directions Food Available at all hours; solve problems Liaison with support groups

7. French Experiences French Embassy Contemporary France Bayard Presse French pastry cooking demonstration Indochina and Quebec La Vie en Rose Cooking class French collection at National Gallery of Art

8. Spanish Experiences Embassy of Spain State grant

9. Writing lessons on the computer

10. Dance class: Salsa!

11. Tour of the National Gallery of Art

12. Playing a popular children’s game

13. Getting to know each other & reading magazines

14. Cooking lessons in a private home

15. Embassy reception

16. Attending a dance performance

17. Cooking demonstration

18. A poet signing her work

19. A poet talking with participants

20. Learning the jarabe tapatío

21. A non-profit presenter

22. A university professor presenting

23. General Advice University and other experts Off-campus element Activity Variety of topics or thematic Hotel vs college campus Reception with important people

24. What Did You Learn? Work with a team Plan early with a budget Advertise early Have a good selection process in place Provide up-front logistical and content information Plan for glitches Have a cell phone handy Arrive early

25. Put on a happy face!

26. Bringing Teachers Together for an Immersion Experience Catharine Keatley, Ph.D. Sheila W. Cockey, MA National Capital Language Resource Center