News
Geddes Mini-Grants and Shipley ACT Grant to explore AI use
This year for the first time, the Geddes Center will host two grant-funded initiatives on technology integration:
- Project 1: Geddes Mini-Grants
- Project 2: AI Use in Teaching and Learning Languages
Deadline for both is Monday, October 2, 2023. To learn more or to apply, see our Technology Integration Grants Program Page
Geddes Teaching and Technology Talks
Proposals requested for Geddes Talks
We are accepting proposals through August 28th for our Fall 2023 Talks Series at the Geddes Language Center.
Topics are broadly defined, including:
--effective uses of technology in support of language learning
--advocacy around language learning through our various programs
--communicative strategies: are we using the target language wherever possible? how?
--teaching for proficiency
--mental health and other support for our students
--AI and its aftermath: what can we expect? how can we best integrate AI in language, literature and film courses?
--what does the upper level look like?
--innovative assessment practices, both with and without technology
--other topics
Link to form: Call for Proposals Fall 2023
The deadline is Monday, August 28th.
Congrats to student employees from the Class of 2023!
Katie Gallagher, Gabe Koiishe, Maria Osipovich, Erick Romero, and Tom Silver joined Geddes Staff for a senior send-off lunch at the Noodle House on Monday, May 15.
Spring 2023 Newsletter
Geddes Teaching and Technology Talks – Spring 2023
New for Fall 2022: Geddes Teaching and Technology Talks
Welcome back to Geddes for the fall semester! We have taken your feedback into account for our fall series, entitled Geddes Teaching and Technology Talks. Sign-up link will be available in late August.
GeddesNews – May 2022
Our latest edition of GeddesNews is available, containing information about our offerings for fall 2022 and more: GeddesNews - May 2022
Geddes Center co-sponsors BAPC 2022 on March 18
Over 100 language teachers will participate in the Boston Area Pedagogy Conference on March 18, 2022. This annual event is organized by the Department of World Languages & Literatures and co-sponsored by the Geddes Language Center and brings together expertise in language teaching and learning among dozens of area institutions. The event will be held via Zoom and is free to attend. Here is the link for Registration and the Conference Program.
Video Studio updated over Spring Break
This past week, CAS533B, also known as the Video Studio, was updated with new paint and carpet, as well as new glass whiteboard replacing the chalkboard. These upgrades compliment the technology upgrades installed during the Spring of 2021. Over the next few weeks, minor updates will continue, including adding sound absorbing panels to the walls.
