This podcast is Part One of an interview with Dr. Phil Hubbard, the Senior Lecturer Emeritus in the Stanford University Language Center. The podcast is moderated by Dr. Sepideh Alavi, Mentor and Resource Developer for The Avenue – LearnIT2teach Project, 

The session focused on the goals and purpose of the Avenue Instructor Standards for Technology-enhanced language learning (TELL). Dr Hubbard also spoke about examples of standards and how a teacher can incorporate them into their practice. The conversation is rounded out by a discussion on how the standards affect the outcomes of language classes and how instructors can balance technological advancements and core pedagogical principles.