Listen "What About Online Translators with Bertha Delgadillo"
Episode Synopsis
#23In this episode we take on the question of online translator. Like most teachers, you probably have experience with students resorting to using them. But, what do we do about it? They seem to be here to stay, so we need to figure it out.I'm joined Bertha Delgadillo, a Spanish teacher in Georgia, who is well known for her work with acquisition driven instruction. She helps us to understand why students use translators and offers tips and suggestions for meeting the challenges that this presents.Bertha speaks specifically about:why students use online translators irresponsiblystrategies to promote risk-takingwhat we can do when students use online translators irresponsiblywhen students might use an online translator as a resourceConnect with Bertha Delgadillo:Twiter: @profedelgadilloInstagram: @profesoradelgadilloWebsite: professoradelgdaillo.com Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom CommunityWork with Joshua either in person or remotely.Sign up for Talking Points, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools and resources for language teachers.wlclassrom.comTwitter: @wlclassroomInstagram: @wlclassroomFacebook: /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook GroupSend me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
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