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Call for Papers

Interconnected:
Bridging Modalities, Intelligences, and Learning Spaces

The Midwest Association for Language Learning Technology (MWALLT) invites proposals for its fully online 2026 conference. Presentations will be delivered remotely and streamed across three Zoom tracks hosted by Indiana University Bloomington, Northwestern University, and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  

Focus

We seek proposals relating to: 

• K–16 pathways (dual enrollment, articulation, placement, strategies for new language requirements)

• Internships & study abroad (pre-/re-entry, ePortfolios, micro-credentials)

• Lifelong learning (community partnerships, OER, informal learning)

• Other pathways linking language & culture teaching with technology (accessibility/UDL, AI-supported tasks, assessment, tutoring centers, labs)

Proposals should reflect current pedagogy and prioritize practical takeaways instructors can implement.

Audience: K–12 and postsecondary language instructors, graduate students, academic staff, program administrators, and colleagues affiliated with media centers and language labs.

Session Types

• 15 minute Lightening Praxis:Share a focused activity or tech tip, followed by a quick Q&A.

• 30 minutes Deep Dive: Demonstrate a project or an initiative, strategy, or a case study with examples and, when available, student feedback.

Presenter Support

To encourage participation by K–12 educators and graduate students, registration fees are waived for accepted presenters in these categories.

Vendors/Exhibitors

Submissions from vendors who wish to exhibit or demonstrate tools and/or services are welcome but will be considered on a space-available basis after January 15.

Submit a Proposal

Proposals can be submitted online.

The deadline for submission of proposals is Dec.31, 2025
Presenters will be notified of acceptance by Jan 16, 2026

Inquiries about the conference can be sent to mwallt.org@gmail.com or Mingyu Sun <mingyu@uwm.edu>