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Outline Introduction to the project Events Challenges faced Dissemination Legacy of the project Moving ahead

Introduction to the Project Lead Investigators: Elizabeth Ward (Leeds) and Hannah O’Connor (Cardiff) Promote German studies in sixth forms Develop presentation and teaching skills among postgraduate students Engage in Widening Participation and IMPACT initiatives with tangible outcomes Development of a free-to-use website with video presentations, supporting materials, film guides and downloadable resources

Events: Postgraduate Training April 2013: - One-day training event in Cardiff - Introduction to the project; Presentation skills; Teaching to different audiences July 2013: - Two-day event in Leeds - Day one: Presentation and media-awareness training - Day two: Recording of the presentations January 2014: - One-day event in Leeds - Teaching skills workshop - Recording of presentations

The Website Dedicated website: Launched August 2013 Free-to-use multimedia site Film presentations on eighteen different films Presentations have supporting materials (transcript, points for discussion, reading and viewing lists, vocab lists etc.) to support study in and outside the classroom Five thematic discussions (‘German film & unification’; ‘German film & race’ etc.) Meet the Team

Challenges Faced Recruitment Infrastructure / organisational Institutional integration

Dissemination Contacted schools (WP networks, direct s, word-of-mouth) Contacted organisations directly Utilising opportunities at conferences Leaflets to locations likely to be visited by pupils / parents / teachers Contacted existing platforms (teaching organisations, online resources sites) Social media Often the most successful dissemination outlets were initiated but not led by us!

Legacy Postgraduate: 100% good or excellent training Demonstrable example of IMPACT and student engagement activities Opportunities to be involved in ‘live events’ Fostered new networks and opportunities

Legacy The website: Over 8000 hits in eight months Listed as a recommended resource on UK and international websites Feedback from a range of users Lasting legacy Set foundation for new project

Moving Ahead: Languages for the Future Creation of two new websites: French Film Learning Initiative and Spanish Film Learning Initiative Build on successes of GFLI and learn from the challenges faced Strong focus on peer-led training and good practise guidance First event in June 2014 – 23 postgraduates from 16 different institutions

Edit the text with your own short phrase. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. The German Film Learning Initiative The French Film Learning Initiative The Spanish Film Learning Initiative For more information contact: Elizabeth Ward For more information contact: Hannah O’Connor