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Preparing Your EFL/ESL Students for the Future With Digital Literacy and Technology Skills
About
If COVID taught the world anything, it was the power of technology and just how many digital tools are at our disposal. But, how do we use these tools responsibly and effectively? At the heart of 21st-century skills, digital literacy tackles how to utilize technology to research, create, and communicate appropriately, both in a professional capacity and in one’s personal life. This session explores how teachers can incorporate digital literacy into their classrooms to improve language proficiency and lead students to personal and career success.
Panelists
Robyn Socha
Robyn has graduated with a MATESOL and MSIDT. She is ESL/Intensive English professor with 22 years of experience teaching higher education in ESL, EAP, ESOL, IE, and English Composition. Currently she is a full time course director at Full Sail University with curriculum design, instructional design, and grammar/writing expertise. She has presented for central Florida area and Florida state colleges/universities on grammar, technology and instructional design presenting at the state conference levels and international TESOL. She is currently the President of Central Florida TESOL.
Emily Bryson
Emily Bryson is an author, teacher educator, graphic facilitator, visual recorder and ESOL lecturer. She has written various print and digital materials, including National Geographic Learning’s Voices series, 50 Ways to Teach Life Skills and A-Z of ESOL. She has been teaching adult ESOL learners at City of Glasgow College since 2007 and dedicated herself to supporting the acquisition of life skills such as digital, literacy, employability and communication. Her passion is sharing the magic of graphic facilitation with ELT professionals. Her online courses in Graphic Facilitation for have been described as ‘the nicest corner of the internet’. Check out her free e-book, lesson plans, videos and podcasts at www.EmilyBrysonELT.com. Instagram: @EmilyBrysonELT
Other Webinars
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Learning paths: 21st-Century Teaching and Young Learners & Teenagers.
A Spotlight on PTE Academic: The Fast, Reliable and Convenient Testing Solution
Get an introduction to Pearson’s computer-based English language test and learn how you can help your students prepare for test day with a range of comprehensive teaching resources.
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Learning paths: 21st-Century Teaching and Young Learners & Teenagers.
Adapting to Online English Exams
How have learners, teachers and schools adapted to online English assessments? Representatives from higher ed, language centers, and K-12 schools will discuss how they adapted to a hybrid environment after two years of normalizing online testing and placement.
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Learning paths: 21st-Century Teaching and Young Learners & Teenagers.
All-In-Online Platforms: Streamline Your Independent Teaching Business or Bring Your Langauge School Online
Are you getting overwhelmed by all the apps and tools you need to run your independent online English teaching business? Wondering how you can bring your language school online so you can reach new students (and enhance the experience of current students)? Using an all-in-one platform can help. This session will cover the benefits of using an all-in-one platform and an overview presentation by representatives of leading platforms.
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Learning paths: 21st-Century Teaching and Young Learners & Teenagers.
Alumni Stories: Secrets to Success as an Online English Teacher
Find out how Bridge-certified teachers are making a living teaching English online and how their training, the network they built, and their field of specialization helped them along the way.
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Learning paths: 21st-Century Teaching and Young Learners & Teenagers.
An Innovative Path from Teacher to Teacherpreneur: Creating EdTech and Educational Products
Do you have an idea for a product or service for English teachers, learners, or the broader ELT sector? Real teacherpreneurs share how they successfully transitioned from teaching English to designing and delivering EdTech tools and educational products.
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Learning paths: 21st-Century Teaching and Young Learners & Teenagers.
Beats and Rhymes in Online ELT
Mixing hip-hop and other performing arts into your online classroom brings the human element front and center, making technology come alive for English language learners!
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Learning paths: 21st-Century Teaching and Young Learners & Teenagers.
Becoming a Digital Nomad: How to Use Digital Tools to Teach Abroad
Whether you’re interested in becoming (or already) an independent English teacher or teaching through a tutor marketplace, using digital tools and apps will make your life easier and more enjoyable. What types of digital tools do you need? What are the preferred tools of current digital nomad teachers? We’ll discuss everything from choosing tools for scheduling classes, accepting payments and preparing lessons to websites to download pre-made lesson plans.
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Learning paths: 21st-Century Teaching and Young Learners & Teenagers.
Benchmark Proficiency Scales: An Introduction to CEFR and ACTFL Levels
A1, B2, IH and AL? What does it all mean anyway? Join us for an introduction to CEFR and ACTFL, the two most commonly used benchmark scales. We’ll help you “speak” CEFR and ACTFL, learn the difference between the two, and explore how you can apply that knowledge to the classroom and assessments!
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Learning paths: 21st-Century Teaching and Young Learners & Teenagers.
Best Practices for Online Course Delivery: Engaging and Supporting Learners
Go behind the scenes with Bridge course developers as they dive into the specific technologies and best practices in eLearning and instructional design that ensure students get the most out of their educational experience.
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Learning paths: 21st-Century Teaching and Young Learners & Teenagers.
Breaking Down LMS and Learning Platforms for English Teachers
With so many opportunities to teach English independently online, many teachers are looking for eLearning platforms to host their classes and manage admin tasks like scheduling and invoices. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how learning platforms have evolved and the criteria to consider when choosing a platform. Gain the knowledge you need to find the right platform for you and your students!