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Are you looking for innovative ways to keep your students excited about learning? Discover the secrets to sustaining student engagement and motivation with gamification, digital badges, and other incentivization techniques. Learn how to celebrate student success, personalize learning experiences, and create pathways for achievement.
Whether you’re teaching teenagers or professionals, this webinar will provide you with practical strategies to make learning fun and effective for everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers and gain valuable insights into enhancing your teaching methods.
Panelists
Vinisha Veerasekar
Vinisha, based in India, is a teacher with Bridge Education Group. CELTA certified and holding a Bachelor's degree in English literature, she has taught English to both young learners and adults. An avid reader, her passion for English stems from her love of literature. As a non-native speaker, Vinisha empathizes with her students' challenges and advocates for student-centered, autonomous learning environments where students can practice and enjoy the language.
Shélynn Riel
Shélynn (Shé) Riel is an international English language educator, teacher trainer, and podcaster with a Master's in TESOL and over 15 years of experience. She serves as Bridge's Expert Series Moderator and teaches in their graduate-level TEFL program, IDELTOnline. Over her career, Shé has held leadership roles in curriculum development and program administration at U.S. universities and non-profits, facilitated digital exchanges for global English teachers, and delivered professional development in Argentina, Bangladesh, and China.
Amir Hossein
Amir Hossein is a certified English teacher with a deep passion for both teaching and learning. With extensive experience collaborating with various language schools across Iran, Amir has become a trusted educator and mentor in the field of English language instruction. In addition to teaching, Amir is dedicated to the professional growth of fellow educators, leading workshops and professional development courses designed to enhance teaching skills and methodologies. Driven by a love for education, Amir is committed to fostering a positive and dynamic learning environment for students and teachers alike.
Other Webinars
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Learning paths: Teaching English Online, Teaching Methodology and Best Practices, 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: Teaching English Online, Teaching Methodology and Best Practices, 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: Teaching English Online, Teaching Methodology and Best Practices, 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: Teaching English Online, Teaching Methodology and Best Practices, 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: Teaching English Online, Teaching Methodology and Best Practices, 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: Teaching English Online, Teaching Methodology and Best Practices, 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: Teaching English Online, Teaching Methodology and Best Practices, 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: Teaching English Online, Teaching Methodology and Best Practices, 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: Teaching English Online, Teaching Methodology and Best Practices, 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: Teaching English Online, Teaching Methodology and Best Practices, 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!