1. Virtual Immersion Methods: In this workshop attendees will develop a more in depth understanding of Virtual Dual Immersion. We will explore the fundamentals of content based instruction and Long’s interactionist theory. Participants will learn how to engage learners in the fundamental steps to successful sessions. Workshop will include technology overview for carrying out successful sessions. 2. Managing a Successful Virtual Immersion Program: This workshop introduces a framework for implementing a virtual immersion program in your department. Areas of training, administration and nuts and bolts organization and communication are key agenda items to carry out during the three hour training. 3. Motivating Learners Through Oral Proficiency: How can we support and motivate language learners to engage in meaningful interaction in the classroom? Learn how content-based conversation guides can improve oral proficiency and spontaneous speech. This workshop will discuss the interactionist theory and methodology. Attendees will work together to create different conversation guides using a content-based approach.   4. Making Your Classroom Intercultural: Michael Byram takes the traditional framework for language learning and teaching and reconfigures it to a competency based framework for intercultural communication rooted in the ideas of identity and interaction. This workshop introduces teachers to Byram's theory in Intercultural Communication Competency. Participants will learn different methods for incorporating Byram's framework into the classroom: accessing authentic text, participating in global communities, global projects/collaborations, and reflection activities. 5. Structuring Learning Through Reflection: Engaging learners in the process of reflection enables them to digest various aspects of language learning in a way that is fluid and organic. Attendees learn the theory and practice of incorporating process reflection to their curriculum. Workshop will introduce participants to essential technology for individual, class community and global reflections. All workshops are 3 hours in length and are available in person or videoconference. The cost is $1,000 in addition to travel expenses. Please contact us at info@immersioncommunities.com to book a training.