April 17 Program Draft

More Details Coming Soon!

Workshop 1: Wednesday, June 19, 2024, time TBA

Title: Gameful L2 Design in Theory and Practice: "Lonely Planet"

• Organizers & Presenters: Camilla Zamboni, Wesleyan University, Alessia Caviglia, Università di Foggia
• Description: In this workshop, we will focus on connecting theory and practice while exploring a series of “gameful” design principles for L2 pedagogical materials aimed at increasing engagement, agency, and meaningful L2 oral practice in our classrooms. We will outline key concepts of game-based learning and gamification that offer meaningful affordances for L2 acquisition, and we will then apply these concepts to existing or new activities from our classrooms. Participants will engage in practical activities to reflect on their teaching materials and practice how to make them more “gameful.”We will also discuss what Jonathon Reinhardt calls Game-Based L2TL – that is, creating games specifically designed for L2 Teaching and Learning (Reinhardt 2019), and we will discuss a specific example, a tabletop roleplaying game that we created for Italian L2 classrooms called Planétes – which is aimed at students at A2/B1 level (CEFR) and touches on topics of city life, interpersonal relations, travel, migration, prejudice, and reflection. Participants will receive a copy of the game text and will be able to ask questions about its classroom implementation.Workshop objectives:
  • To discuss and present gameful approaches for L2 teaching and learning
  • To explore and put into practice these approaches, working on existing or new activities in L2 classrooms
  • To learn about a newly-created language learning tabletop roleplaying game project, Planétes, and discuss its potential implementation in our courses

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Workshop 2: Wednesday, June 19, 2024, time TBA

Title: TBA

• Organizers & Presenters:
• Description:

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Workshop 3: Friday, June 21, 2024, 4:30-6:00 pm (Registration Required)

Title: Program Advocacy

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• Description:

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ARRIVAL

Università per Stranieri di Perugia

Palazzo Gallenga, Piazza Fortebraccio, 4.

COME ARRIVARE

 Hotel consigliati 

Hotel Brufani 

Sito: https://www.sinahotels.com/it/h/sina-brufani-perugia/

Mail: sinabrufani@sinahotels.com 

Indirizzo: Piazza Italia, 12 

Distanza: 12 minuti (800 metri) 

Categoria: 5 stelle 

Tariffe: Prezzi speciali per Conferenza AATI (da specificare in sede di prenotazione via mail) 

Camera doppia uso singolo Superior - Euro 150,00 

Camera doppia matrimoniale Superior - Euro 190,00 

Camera doppia uso singolo De-Luxe - Euro 180,00 

Camera doppia matrimoniale De-Luxe - Euro 220,00 

Tassa di soggiorno non inclusa, colazione inclusa 

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Hotel La Rosetta 

Sito: https://hotelarosetta.it/ 

Mail: info@hotelarosetta.it 

Indirizzo: Piazza Italia, 19 

Distanza: 11 minuti (700 metri) 

Categoria: 4 stelle 

Tariffe: 

Camera doppia uso singolo Euro 84.00 per notte, per camera, colazione inclusa 

Camera doppia Euro 109.00 per notte, per camera, colazione inclusa 

Tassa di soggiorno non inclusa 

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Hotel Priori Secret Garden 

Sito: https://www.priorisecretgarden.it/ 

Mail: info@priorisecretgarden.it 

Indirizzo: Via Vermiglioli, 3 

Distanza: 8 minuti (500 metri) 

Categoria: 4 stelle 

Tariffe: 

Camera doppia: 158 euro a notte - 15% sconto conferenza (da comunicare via mail) = 134,30 euro 

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Hotel Fortuna 

Sito: https://www.hotelfortunaperugia.com/ 

Mail: fortuna@umbriahotels.com 

Indirizzo: Via Bonazzi, 19 

Distanza: 11 minuti (700 metri) 

Categoria: 3 stelle 

Tariffe: 

€ 70.00 a camera doppia uso singolo a notte con colazione inclusa 

€ 99.00 a camera doppia/matrimoniale a notte con colazione inclusa 

€ 156.00 a camera tripla a notte con colazione inclusa 

Tassa di soggiorno non inclusa 

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Hotel Bonazzi 

Sito: https://www.bonazzihotel.com/ 

Mail: bonazzihotel@tiscali.it 

Indirizzo: Via Luigi Bonazzi, 55 

Distanza: 12 minuti (800 metri) 

Categoria: 3 stelle 

Tariffe: 

Camera doppia uso singolo Euro 78,00 al giorno 

Camera doppia/matromoniale Euro 98,00 al giorno 

Camera tripla Euro 118,00 al giorno 

More information Coming Soon!

Excursions

1. Option 1:
2. Option 2:

Conference Extras

1. Conference Program - Hard Copy $5
2. Gala Dinner Ticket -
   • • Click here to view Gala Dinner Menu

Are you insterested in participating in the AATI conference as a vendor? If so, please see below for the list of opportunities available to vendors only! This page will be updated regularly as information becomes available. In the meantime, if you are a vendor with questions, please direct them to: aaticonferencecommittee@gmail.com

2024 AATI CONFERENCE VENDOR/SPONSOR PRICE LIST

Conference Table – per conference

• $300 per table – includes table (size TBA) and ½ page program ad (both print and digital) 

Conference Table Plus Individual Presenters – For those purchasing tables, who are also presenting during a conference session, please see specially discounted rates below:

• Table + 1 conference presenter/attendee         $395
• Table + 2 conference presenters/attendees     $480
• Table + 3 conference presenters/attendees     $560

Conference Programs (Ad in program, if not a table exhibitor)

• $75/half page
• $125/whole page

Travel Grant Sponsor 

$500 / 750 / 1000 grants – Vendors may sponsor up to 4 grants. Grant awardees are selected by the conference committee. Travel grant sponsorships will be publicized in both the conference program and on the conference webpage.

Travel grants help defer the costs of travel for AATI members who lack funding from other sources and without which they could not attend the conference. Please consider sponsoring one or more of these grants.  

Website – 1-year

$1,150 for a logo on the main page

Italica – ads will run for 1-year, includes logo on AATI website

$1,750 website and Italica

How do I register for the conference?

1. Login to your AATI Member account here: MEMBER LOGIN.
2. Once logged in, come back to this page.
3. Review the important information on the registration tab of this page.
4. Scroll down and click "Register for the Conference" button at the bottom of the page.
5. You will be taken to the registration page, where you can choose your type of registration and pay.
6. Please be sure to take a screenshot of your payment confirmation page for your records.

Do I have to be a member of the AATI to participate in the AATI Conference?

Yes, the AATI Annual International Conference is reserved for AATI members only.

How do I renew my membership or join the AATI?

Please click here to renew your membership or join the AATI. Once on the membership page, scroll down to view all options and choose the one that best applies to your professional situation.

Is it possible to register for the conference in person?

Unfortunately, no. We cannot take any payments on site. Please use your credit or debit card to register in advance for the conference, as well as pay for any extras, such excursions, the gala dinner, or a program.

I am confused about the registration types, how do I know which one to choose?

You should purchase the conference registration that matches your membership type:

How do I apply for a travel grant?

The travel grant application will be posted soon under the "Travel Grants" tab of this page. Please be on the look out for the forthcoming announcement on the AATI listserv and our social media platforms.

What's the AATI listserv mentioned above and how do I sign up for it?

 Please click here to sign up for the AATI listserv so you do not miss any news on the conference!

How do I find the AATI on social media?

AATI can be found on the following platforms:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

When will the conference program be published?

The conference program will be published online in mid-late March. We expect that it will go through several revisions after the initial post. We will update it weekly as needed.

Once published, where can I find the conference program?

You will be able to find the conference program on the conference website. Once posted, you will be able to download the program and print it out to bring to the conference. You may also feel free to provide the link to your school or university as proof of your participation in the conference.

How do I get a copy of the conference program?

The conference program will be available online for download by conference participants. Alternatively, you may purchase a hard copy of the program to be picked up in Catania for $5 via the Excursions & Extras tab on this page. 

Why isn’t AATI providing a copy of the program for each attendee?

As of 2024, the AATI Conference Committee has made the decision to hold conferences that are as environmentally friendly as possible.  You can read more about this and the changes that you will see, here (coming soon). In addition, our host this year, L’Università per Stranieri di Perugia, is a Green Campus. You can read more about the university’s commitment to sustainability here.

Finally, while we are willing to print a program for you, for the small fee of $5, we will be donating the surplus of that fee (the difference between the fee and the cost to print and ship the program to Perugia) to a tree-planting charity chosen by the AATI-EC, in order to offset the carbon emissions produced by the production of paper and printing of the program. 

Are there any pre-conference workshops this year and are they included in the fee?

Yes! There will be at least two pre-conference workshops this year. They will be announced as soon as possible. The pre-conference workshops will take place on Wednesday (June 19) afternoon. 

Yes! The workshops are free and all are welcome! We only ask that you register for the workshops by June 1, 2024 so the organizers can plan ahead for your attendance and participation. As soon as the workshops are confirmed, a registration form will be available via this page.

Can I bring my friend, parent, colleague, etc. to the conference to watch my presentation?

In general, only registered and paid participants can attend the conference, however, we understand that on occasion, we all want to invite some personal VIPs to our sessions. Therefore, guests may attend one session for free. Beyond that, they should pay up front for a regular registration on the website.

Upon arrival, guests will be asked to check in and get a name tag, on which the number and location of the session they are attending, will be printed.

Where will the final banquet dinner be and how much will it cost?

Information about the final banquet dinner will be posted in early April.

I have specific dietary needs/issues. 

Please fill out this google form by June 1, 2024.

TROUBLESHOOTING CONFERENCE REGISTRATION ISSUES. Please try each option in the order that they appear. We have listed the least complicated fixes first.

1. Try using your username instead of your email address to login. Your username will have the same has the same password as your email address.