Silvina Orsatti

2014 PSMLA Educator of the Year, 2011-2012 NECTFL Sans Inc./Mead Leadership Fellows Award

Dr. Silvina Orsatti teaches Spanish language, culture and foreign language pedagogy at the University of Pittsburgh- Greensburg. She has a Master’s of Science degree in Educational Technology from Boise State University and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Spanish Language and Literature from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She also earned her Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Language, Literacy and Culture from the University of Pittsburgh. Her dissertation was ‘Gamifying the Spanish Curriculum to Promote Motivation and Willing Communication in the College-level Classroom.’ Dr. Orsatti received the 2014 PSMLA Educator of the Year Award and the 2011-2012 NECTFL Sans Inc./Mead Leadership Fellows Award.

Keep up your Spanish fluency with digital games!

Ever since the Internet came along language learning has become more fun. Online games and interactive tools allow millennials to learn a foreign language in a way they are often most accustomed to - on a screen! Digital gaming environments have also become increasingly used for purposes that are not commonly associated with recreation and entertainment. These ‘serious games’ create experiences intended to raise awareness of, and critical thinking about, humanitarian, ecological, and societal issues. Join this session to become familiar with digital games and simulations that can improve your Spanish fluency while simultaneously learn about real-world impact topics.

This presentation will be available for on-demand viewing on December 2nd during Global CRED. Register for Global CRED below, it’s quick easy and free!