In 2018 and 2019, I was part of various teams that organized accessible art events on MSU's campus. I created, together with my colleague Dr. Jessica Kane, a "playbook": a manual of organizational strategies employed in the creation of these accessible art events. In the playbook, you'll encounter an intimate glimpse into various parts of …
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I was invited to write a piece for FLTMAG.org: Accessibility Essentials for Online Language Teaching. In this piece, I highlight some basics that language instructors should consider when they do the work of making their online language courses more accessible. Accessibility work is never done, but these concepts are a good start!
On June 1, I begin work as the Assistant Director of the Center for Language Teaching Advancement (CeLTA) at Michigan State University. I'm excited for the opportunity to bring my skills to such a collaborative team whose innovative endeavors support many language learning endeavors at MSU and in the local community.
2020 has brought some unique challenges to teaching in higher education. Thankfully, I am surrounded by colleagues who put a premium on inclusive pedagogy and are working tirelessly to assist faculty and students in our transition to remote course delivery. As undeserving as I feel compared to the legions of staff in academic technology who …
As part of my responsibilities as Outreach Chair for the 2019 Accessible Learning Conference, I'm collaborating with various MSU campus entities to offer diverse accessible events for Accessibility Week leading up to the conference, Nov. 21 & 22.
I have been invited to discuss the lessons I have learned through research at the intersection of second language acquisition, learners with disabilities, and accessible teaching and learning at the ITBE Fall Workshop on October 19, 2019 at Harper College! Take a look at my abstract and ask your questions in advance of the talk …
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I am looking forward to working with these talented fellows who do such amazing work!
Preparations for the 2019 Second Language Research Forum, which will come to MSU September 19-22, 2019, are well underway. Recently, the Second Language Studies program published an update from the conference co-chairs "Cat and Matt" in its spring 2019 newsletter. Connect with the co-chairs on Twitter @SLRF2019 and Facebook! #SLRF2019
In the spring semester of 2019, I collaborated with various MSU entities to bring another accessible art exhibit to campus!
Photos or it didn't happen! Presenting on the resources of language learners with disabilities at the 2018 Accessible Learning Conference.
Caitlin Cornell 