PRIMO INCONTRO - From Chalkboard to Chatbots
2025-11-07 09:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University, Department of Italian, 15 Seminary Place, 6th Floor, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
PRIMO INCONTRO
From Chalkboard to Chatbots
with Noemi Rodriguez
and
Jason Caputo
Hosted by ITANJ & Rutgers University Department of Italian
📅 Friday, November 7, 2025🕘 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM📍 Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Discover how to transform student engagement with AI!
All language educators are invited to join us for PRIMO INCONTRO: From Chalkboard to Chatbots—a hands-on professional learning event designed to reimagine language instruction in the age of AI.
Together with presenters Noemí Rodríguez (Lo Logramos Consulting) and Jason Caputo, you’ll explore how to create and customize digital language partners that spark interpersonal communication, enrich your classroom practice, and bring fresh energy to your teaching.
✨ Bonus: This event takes place the same weekend as the NJEA Convention. So if you’re a public school world language educator not heading to Atlantic City, this is your chance to dive into meaningful PD right at Rutgers University!

Program Highlights

9:00–9:15 – Check-in & light breakfast
9:15–9:30 – Welcoming remarks
9:30–10:15 – Session 1 with Jason Caputo
10:15–11:00 – Practical Application
11:00–11:30 – Lunch
11:30–12:15 – Session 2 with Noemí Rodríguez
12:15–1:00 – Practical Application + Wrap-up

Location
Rutgers University – Department of Italian📍 15 Seminary Place, 6th FloorNew Brunswick, NJ 08901

🔗 REGISTER NOW⚡ Space is limited—secure your spot today!

🌍 ACTFL 2025 | New Orleans, LA
2025-11-21 13:30 - 2025-11-22 16:00
ACTFL 2025
The ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo is the event of the year for language educators —three incredible days packed with inspiring sessions, the latest teaching tools, and thousands of educators who share your passion for languages and cultures.
This year, we’re proud to announce that Noemí, will be presenting five dynamic sessions designed to help you teach smarter, engage students more deeply, and embrace the latest in educational technology.
Here’s where to find her:
Friday, 11/21🕜 1:30–2:15 PM – Connecting Languages and Cultures with Canva (Co-presenting with Maureen Lamb)🕓 4:30–5:15 PM – Best of NECTFL: Nerds Unite! Fresh Insights for Language Classrooms (Co-presenting with Samara Spielberg & Maris Hawkins)
Saturday, 11/22🕦 11:30 AM–12:00 PM – Simple Tips & Tricks in Maximizing Your Use of Canva (ACTFL Digital Learning Lounge)🕜 1:30–2:15 PM – Chat GPT and Gemini Gems: The Wonderful World of CustomGPTs (ACTFL AI Corner Classroom)🕞 3:30–4:00 PM – Ready to Refresh Your Tech Playlist? (ACTFL Digital Learning Lounge)
From unlocking Canva’s creative potential to exploring cutting-edge AI tools like CustomGPTs, Noemí’s sessions are designed for real classrooms, real students, and real results—giving you strategies you can implement the moment you return to school.
📍 Join us in New Orleans to connect, learn, and innovate with the largest language educator community in the nation. Let’s make #ACTFL2025 unforgettable!
ALL DETAILS HERE

Engaging Uses of Generative AI for Language Educators – TCNJ Virtual Workshop
2025-12-01 14:00 - 16:00
Not heading to #ACTFL2025 this year?You can still join the AI learning fun — virtually! 🙌
Join me for a TCNJ workshop on Monday, December 1st:💡 Engaging Uses of Generative AI
It’s time to meet your new personal assistant!Maximizing productivity is essential, and artificial intelligence is here to help language teachers. Discover how AI-powered tools can revolutionize content creation, save valuable time, and enhance effectiveness in the language classroom through differentiation.
Let’s unlock the potential of teacher-friendly AI tools to simplify your workflow and make a real impact on students’ language learning journeys.
💰 Fee: $150 per person💻 Register here: https://tpd.tcnj.edu/artificial-intelligence

Chatbots for the WIN! | eSeminar Hosted by NYSAIS
2026-01-08 21:00 - 22:00
💬 eSeminar: Chatbots for the WIN!
Hosted by NYSAIS
Date: January 8, 2026Time: 9:00–10:00 PM ESTFormat: Virtual (Zoom)Audience: K–12 Classroom Teachers & Administrators
About the Session
Chatbots are transforming the way students learn — and the way teachers teach. In this interactive virtual workshop, participants will explore how AI-powered chatbots can support language learning through personalized, conversational, and proficiency-driven experiences.
During this session, Noemí will guide you through:
✨ How chatbots can serve as language partners, writing tutors, and feedback assistants✨ Ways to use AI tools to personalize instruction and support diverse learners✨ Understanding multiple purposes of chatbots — from classroom use to district-level support✨ How to set up a custom chatbot designed specifically for your students’ needs✨ Practical examples you can use the very next day in your classroom
With 24/7 accessibility, immediate feedback, and tailored learning pathways, chatbots offer a powerful and flexible way to enhance communication, strengthen student confidence, and increase engagement in the target language.
Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting with chatbots, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to make them a meaningful part of your instruction.
Registration
NYSAIS Members: $60Non-Members: $85
🔗 Register Here

Canva + AI = The Perfect Pair | NYSAFLT Virtual Workshop Series 2025–2026
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00
NYSAFLT Virtual Workshop Series 2025–2026
Virtual Workshop:
Canva + AI = The Perfect Pair
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026Time: 7:00–8:00 PM ESTFormat: Virtual (1-hour live workshop)
About the Session
Ready to elevate your classroom visuals and boost communicative tasks at the same time?In this hands-on virtual workshop, Noemí will show you how Canva’s newest AI-powered features can transform the way you design, plan, and teach in your language classroom.
You’ll learn how to use Canva + AI to:
✨ Create visually rich, culturally authentic materials✨ Design interactive class visuals that spark conversation✨ Build infographics, story prompts, and practice tasks in minutes✨ Support communicative activities through creative design✨ Save time while elevating student engagement
Whether you’re brand new to Canva or already creating away, this workshop will give you practical, classroom-ready ideas you can implement tomorrow.
Registration
🔗 Register through NYSAFLT
Join us for an energizing evening of creativity, innovation, and classroom-ready ideas!
