
Video Testimonials
In these videos, LPDs reflect on their experiences with textbooks: how they choose, adapt, and envision them within evolving curricula. As you watch, consider the following questions to help guide your reflection.
- What role do textbooks play in the LPDs’ program and what experiences or challenges have they encountered in using them?
- What criteria do they consider most important when selecting or adapting materials?
- In what ways do they support instructors in implementing textbooks?
- What specific strategies or resources do they find especially effective?
- How do they envision the future of textbooks and the role of OER in language education?
Position: French Language Program Supervisor
Institution: University of Georgia
Languages Supported: French
Years of Experience: 2
Position: Director and Coordinator of Spanish Language Instruction
Institution: University of California - Riverside
Languages Supported: Spanish
Years of Experience: 5