STARTALK: Transitioning to
Teaching Language Online (TTLO)
Please Note: This program received STARTALK funding for six consecutive years (2013–2018).
Interested teachers may wish to register for the CARLA TTLO Summer Institute which continues the TTLO program.
Description: This STARTALK program was for K-16 teachers of critical languages who want
to teach their language online. Offered completely online, this 3-5 week,
intensive program gave teacher participants the experience of being an online learner. Course content focused on many different facets of
a successful online language program, such as creating community, time management strategies for teachers and students, choosing
appropriate technology tools for communicative-based activities, and developing
a variety of online activity types. In addition to exploring these aspects
of teaching online, participants experienced these concepts in action by participating in model online language activities. By the end of the program, participants
had a portfolio of activities ready to be incorporated in an online program.
Thank you for your interest in our program!
Questions? Please contact us - carla@umn.edu
