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Macmillan Education Webinars: Back to School 2021

Dear teachers,

We are pleased to invite you to Back to School webinar series organized by Macmillan Education from 10th to 16th August 2021. Live webinars involving ready-to-use resources, tips and practical strategies and key themes such as mindfulness, formative assessment, tools and approaches to hybrid learning and much more will fill you with new energy, new ideas and new strategies to help you get a fresh start for the upcoming school year.

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Date: 10 August 2021

Topic: Introducing Mindfulness: practical tools to help with anxiety & burnout

Abstract: Breathworks hands-on workshop will introduce you to the benefits of mindfulness practice, both experientially and as described by research. You will learn techniques, including a simple breathing practice, which you can start using straight away whenever the going gets tough.

Trainer: Karen Liebenguth is an accredited mindfulness teacher, mindfulness supervisor, accredited master coach and facilitator. She is an accredited and associate mindfulness trainer with Breathworks and offers tailored mindfulness & coaching programs for the workplace. Karen set up Green Space Coaching & Mindfulness in 2008 to foster personal and professional development, self-leadership and mental resilience.

Registration Links with Tbilisi time:

13.00 – 14.00 : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b1ULIIInQ7CBU9YtAaClcw

18.00 – 19.00 : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Wk1W3sqtR-iptyy6GxiKL

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Date: 11 August 2021

Topic: Formative assessment online, hybrid or face-to-face

Abstract: With the new academic year just around the corner, this session aims to get you thinking about best practices for formative assessment. We’ll start by defining this type of assessment and discuss why it is a key ingredient to any English course, whether it be online, hybrid or face-to-face. Then we’ll look at a wide variety of practical techniques and activities that can be easily implemented with students of various ages / levels.

Trainer: Ethan Mansur is the author of the teacher’s book for the 4th edition of Ready for B2 First. He currently teaches at International House Madrid, where he participates in the professional development program. He has an MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL from the University of Leicester.

Registration Links with Tbilisi time:

13.00 – 14.00 : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y1XpBuT-SJqu3v62vvqlJQ

18.00 – 19.00 : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4UTk-cpQR768QJ510nLYZw

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Date: 12 August 2021

Topic: Key Tools and Approaches to Hybrid Learning

Abstract: What is the most effective way to approach hybrid learning? How can the teacher make a hybrid lesson more student focused? In this talk Russell will deal with these issues looking at both an approach to hybrid learning as well as a review of some of the most useful technologies. This is a talk full of practical ideas, focusing on easy to use technologies and approaches to hybrid learning. If you are looking for ideas and tools to use, then this is the ideal talk.

Trainer: Russell Stannard is a multi award-winning Educational Technologist and founder of www.teachertrainingvideos.com. He received awards from the British Council ELTONS, the Times Higher and the University of Westminster for his work in the use of ICT in education. He is especially known for his work in using technology to enhance feedback, teaching online and blended/flipped learning.

Registration Links with Tbilisi time:

13.00 – 14.00 : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7zrN-qHiQjaS15sCTeCYzw

18.00 – 19.00 : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FzIqjbA2Ssq_mwYrGSceew

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Date: 26 August 2021

Topic: Motivating Learning Online for all Students

Abstract: While most teachers are now more confident teaching with technology and online, many teachers are still reporting that student motivation remains a challenge. In this interactive webinar, Anna Hasper explores the concept of motivation and highlights the importance of shifting away from teachers motivating learners to student-generated motivation and finding ways to ignite the fire from within.

Trainer: Anna Hasper is a primary-trained ELT teacher from New Zealand, currently based in Dubai. She has worked as a teacher of young learners and adults and is a teacher trainer on Cambridge accredited courses, face to face and online.

Registration Links with Tbilisi time:

13.00 – 14.00 : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kxSrY3f5Q8e-DB5Iy96TYA

18.00 – 19.00 : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HFL0FvxYTeC-xw47VWz2QA

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Date: 9 September 2021

Topic: Designing and Organising Project Work Online

Abstract: A successful language learner does not only know the right vocabulary and grammar but is also able to complete authentic, real-life tasks and projects. Join this webinar to discover how to design and organise project work online to help your learners practise their language skills, boost creativity, improve collaboration, develop critical thinking and communication skills. I will explain how to set up, conduct and evaluate engaging online tasks and projects. I will also offer the essential selection of apps and ICT solutions to support you and your learners on the path to success in online project work. Join in!

Trainer: Łukasz Olesiak, an experienced ELT and CALL teacher at the Institute of Modern Languages at the Pedagogical University of Cracow and a teacher trainer for Macmillan Education. His professional interests focus on using digital technologies in English Language Teaching and methods of ELT.

Registration Links with Tbilisi time:

13.00 – 14.00 : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j_f4mZmfSH-BLFmx7BwLMg

18.00 – 19.00 : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ji5TaIWnSlq-iQ8lfwJUwQ

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Date: 16 September 2021

Topic: How to Assess Project Work

Abstract: Assessing project work can be a difficult process when teaching in-person lessons, but it can be especially difficult when we are teaching in a virtual environment. How can we ensure that the outcomes of project work, as well as the skills needed to successfully engage in these types of tasks, are meaningfully assessed, online and offline? This webinar aims to explore the outcomes and skills we can assess during project work as well as the practicalities of how we can do this in our various settings. Participants will be provided with solutions and suggestions that they can take back to their schools and use with their own students.

Trainer: Joanne Mitten has worked in both the UK Post Primary Sector (English Literature Teacher) and the Irish English Language Teaching sector since 2009. As part of her current role with ATC Language Schools, Joanne has developed extensive young learner syllabi and short courses and she has delivered training on materials writing, pastoral care and the practicalities of overhauling academic programs.

Registration Links with Tbilisi time:

13.00 – 14.00: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vNqRfdXoRSKzg68fxghU_w

18.00 – 19.00 : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_clXOTTyvStWd-zfsI1qiQA

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Global Teachers Festival

Dear Teachers,

We are delighted to invite you to the first Advancing Learning Global Teachers’ Festival organised by Macmillan Education from 8th to 19th February 2021. With world-leading teacher training, live Q & A sessions, opportunities to meet other teachers and much more, we have plenty to help teachers around the world, no matter your context or location. All you need to do is register and enjoy the festival.

And by the way, it’s completely free!

 8th February

Roy Norris – Vocabulary teaching at B2 First: criteria for selection

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Roy Norris worked for many years as a teacher and teacher trainer at IH Madrid, and also spent nearly two years as Director of Studies in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Alex Tamulis – Q&A – Assessment for the Future

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Alex Tamulis is the academic coordinator for Macmillan Education. He has been involved in ELT since 1998, teaching at various language schools and also working as a translator for MTV Brazil.

 9th February

Vivienne Lambert – Stories at the heart of learning in the Primary classroom

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After some years spent travelling and teaching English, Vivienne Lambert worked in publishing, editing and commissioning children’s books and Primary EFL materials.

Ben Crystal – Successful storytelling and Shakespeare

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Ben Crystal is an actor, author, producer, educator, & explorer of Shakespeare, based in Wales. The curator of theShakespeareEnsemble.com, he has collaborated with Shakespeare’s Globe, the British Council, and the British Library. 

 10th February

Jon Hird – Yeah but … No, but …The real language of opinions 

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Jon Hird is based in Oxford, UK, where he divides his time between teaching English at the University of Oxford, teacher training and writing ELT materials.

Simon Gfeller – An Opera Singer’s Guide to English Pronunciation

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Based in Cambridge (U.K), Simon Gfeller specialises in elocution and spoken English training for executives and academics. 

 11th February

Joanne Ramsden – Collaboration in a positive learning environment 

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Joanne Ramsden works full time in a Spanish state school as part of the MECD-British Council Bilingual Project. She is currently teaching Science, Arts and Crafts and English Language in lower primary.

Nathan Waller – Q&A – Inclusivity

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Nathan Waller is the lead teacher trainer for Macmillan Education in the MENA region. With a Bachelors and Masters in Childhood and Anthropology, he has more than 15 years of experience in young learner education

 12th February

David Spencer – Learning to think, Thinking to learn

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After studying languages at Oxford University, David Spencer trained to be a Secondary School teacher. He then moved to Spain where he has been living and teaching ever since. He continues to teach teenage students every day in a school near Madrid. 

Matt Hayes & Jonathan Hadley – Global Citizenship Education: What, why and how?

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Matthew Hayes, BA (Oxon), MA (SOAS), is a doctoral researcher at the Institute of Education in London. His current research concerns Global Citizenship Education in English language textbooks and he has previously written on Robert Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Jonathan Hadley has worked in English Language Teaching for over 25 years as an English teacher, teacher trainer and curriculum/materials writer. 

 15th February

Rhona Snelling – Speaking skills for confident communication

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Rhona Snelling is a freelance ELT teacher, editor, and author. As a teacher, she qualified with International House and has extensive experience teaching English in private language schools and universities in Europe and Australasia.

John Cruft (11.30) and Steve Tulk (16.30) – Q&A – Students’ Global Skills

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John Cruft (MA Education; Dip.TESOL) is the Regional Professional Development Senior Manager for Macmillan Education, Asia. He has been working in Asia for over 18 years as both a teacher and teacher trainer. 

Steve Tulk has spent twenty-five years in ELT as a writer, a teacher trainer, an examiner and a teacher. He has created a number of best-selling multi-level courses, the latest of which is Optimise (Macmillan Education, 2017, 2019), an exam preparation series for teenagers. 

 16th February

Chia Suan Chong – Visual literacy: viewing as the 5th skill

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Chia Suan Chong is a writer, communication skills trainer and a teacher trainer. She is the author of Successful International Communication, and was English Teaching Professional’s award-winning resident blogger between 2012 and 2019.

Emma Reynolds – Finding Calm amid the Chaos

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Emma Reynolds is an accredited Mindfulness teacher for adults (MBSR- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) and for children through MiSP (Mindfulness in Schools Project UK).

 17th February

Carol Read – Fantasy and Reality in the Early Years

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Carol Read has over 30 years’ experience in ELT as a teacher, teacher trainer, academic manager, materials writer and educational consultant. Her main specialization is in early years and primary English language education. 

Alejandra Ottolina and Derek Spafford – Q&A – Teaching Skills 

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Alejandra Ottolina is a highly experienced teacher trainer who has taught all levels in both public and private sectors. She has lectured in Argentina as well as in neighbouring countries, and has authored several Teacher’s Books: For Winners, Insights and Phases, among others.

Derek ‘Del’ Spafford (MA TESOL; Dip.TESOL) is the regional teacher trainer and academic consultant for Macmillan Education. He has been working in ELT for over 20 years.

 18th February

Nick Beare – How to create an inclusive classroom environment

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Nicholas Beare has been involved in English Language Teaching for more than thirty years, both as a materials writer and teacher trainer. is career has focused on materials production and teacher training in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and North Africa.

Laura Patsko and Jo Sayers – Let’s talk about inclusion in online learning

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Laura Patsko is a researcher and teacher trainer who now works as a learning experience consultant. She specializes in teacher development, online learning and how to use English clearly and effectively when communicating with international audiences.

Jo Sayers is Head of Product at LearnJam. He worked in syllabus design and EdTech product development before joining LearnJam in 2014. Jo combines technical expertise with product design knowledge and helps organisations create innovative digital learning solutions.

 19th February

Steve Taylore-Knowles & Malcolm Mann – Preparing teens remotely for exams

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Steve Taylore-Knowles has spent twenty-five years in ELT as a writer, a consultant, a teacher trainer, an examiner and a teacher. He has created a number of best-selling multi-level courses, including Optimise (Macmillan Education, 2017, 2019), an exam preparation series for teenagers, and Speak Your Mind (Macmillan Education, 2020), a brand-new course for young adults.

Malcolm Mann is an English language teacher and materials writer. He is the author or co-author of numerous ELT courses, including the Optimise, Laser and Destination series (all published by Macmillan), and has given presentations in many countries around the world.

Mark Arthur – Q&A – Digital Teaching Skills

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Mark Arthur has been working in ELT since 2000 as a teacher, teacher trainer, DOS, materials writer and now academic consultant. He holds the CertTESOL and DipTESOL from Trinity, and a degree from the University of Birmingham. His areas of interest include teaching with minimal resources, and blended learning.

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David Spencer – “Attention! You are now leaving your Comfort Zone!”

Dear Teachers,

We would like to thank you for attending the online seminar organised by English Book Education in partnership with Macmillan Education dedicated to World Teachers’ Day on the 5th of October.

The webinar ”Attention! You are now leaving your Comfort Zone!”  was conducted by a well-known author and teacher trainer David Spencer.

In this seminar, participants explored the concept of teaching ‘comfort zones. David spencer explained from his own experience some of the positives we can take from suddenly going beyond, or extending, our comfort zone and also shared some practical tips and activities that helped him to cope better with the sudden, dramatic shift to teaching teenagers online.

Please find the recording of the seminar below.

Thank you for cooperation.

English Book Education

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“ტელესკოლა” 15 სექტემბრიდან ბრუნდება

15 სექტემბრიდან, English Book Education და Macmillan Education, საქართველოს განათლების, მეცნიერების, კულტურისა და სპორტის სამინისტროსთან და საქართველოს საზოგადოებრივ მაუწყებელთან ერთად აგრძელებს ინგლისური ენის სწავლებას საგანმანათლებლო პროექტ „ტელესკოლის“ ფარგლებში.   

გაკვეთილები დაფუძნებულია Macmillan Education-ის სახელძღვანელოებზე, რომელიც დამუშავდა და ადაპტირდა „ტელესკოლის“ პროექტისთვის.

გაკვეთილების დაგეგმვაში ჩართული არიან როგორც ქართველი, ასევე ინგლისურენოვანი მასწავლებლები. მათ შესახებ დამატებითი ინფორმაციის სანახავად მიჰყვეთ ბმულს:

https://www.englishbookeducation.co.uk/tv-school-teachers-bio

მიმდინარე სასწავლო წელს გარდა წიგნის კლუბის გაკვეთილებისა, „ტელესკოლას“ ემატება სხვადასხვა ასაკზე, ინტერესებზე და ცოდნაზე მორგებული გაკვეთილები. აღსანიშნავია ის ფაქტი, რომ ყველა გაკვეთილი დაიგეგმა English Book Education-ისა და Macmillan Education-ის ერთობლივი მუშაობის საფუძველზე. 

დაწყებითი კლასები  

ინგლისური ენის კურსი დაწყებითი საფეხურისთვის მოიცავს I-III კლასისთვის გათვალისწინებულ პროგრამას. კურსს გაუძღვება ქართველი და ინგლისურენოვანი მასწავლებელი. გაკვეთილებზე გამოყენებულია ასაკისთვის შესაბამისი თვალსაჩინო მასალა, სიმღერები და სხვადასხვა სახალისო აქტივობა. სწავლის დროს მსმენელები გაეცნობიან ანბანს, ფერებს, ციფრებს, წელიწადის დროებს და სხვა.

ზოგადი ინგლისური

ზოგადი ინგლისურის კურსი განკუთვნილია მათთვის, ვისაც აქვს გარკვეული ცოდნა ინგლისურ ენაში და უნდა მისი გაღრმავება. კურსი მოიცავს ორ დონეს: A1+ და A2 საერთო ევროპული სარეფერენციო ჩარჩოს (CEFR) მიხედვით. თითოეულ გაკვეთილს გაუძღვება როგორც ქართველი, ასევე ინგლისურენოვანი მასწავლებელი. კურსი შესაძლებლობას აძლევს მსმენელს განივითაროს მოსმენის, კითხვი და წერის უნარები. ამავედროს, მას საშუალება აქვს სახლში დამოუკიდებლად მუშაობისას იხელმძღვანელოს მასწავლებლების მიერ ნაჩვენები ნიმუშით და განივითაროს საუბრის უნარი.  

English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

კურსი ‘ინგლისური პროფესიული მიზნებისთვის’ მოიცავს საერთო ევროპული სარეფერენციო ჩარჩოს (CEFR) შესაბამის 2 დონეს: A2 და B1. ამ შემთხვევაში თითოეულ დონეს გაუძღვება სხვადასხვა ქართველი და ინგლისურენოვანი მასწავლებელი.

კურსი დაიწყება A2 დონით და 16 გაკვეთილის შემდეგ გაგრძელდება B1 დონით. ამ შემთხვევაში მსმენელებს საშუალება აქვთ გაეცნონ თემებს სხვადასხვა სფეროდან, როგორიცაა ბიზნესი, მედია, ფსიქოლოგია, ტურიზმი, არქიტექტურა, მედიცინა, ინჟინერია, ტექნოლოგია, სოციოლოგია, ეკოლოგია და კულინარია.

თითოეულ გაკვეთილზე მსმენელები:

  • შეისწავლიან სხვადასხვა თემასთან დაკავშირებულ ლექსიკას;
  • წაიკითხავენ ტექსტს და შეასრულებენ შესაბამის დავალებებს;
  • წაკითხული ტექსტის კონტექსტში შეისწავლიან გრამატიკას;
  • განივითარებენ მოსმენის უნარს;
  • შეასრულებენ დავალებებს მოცემული მაგალითების მიხედვით.

Book Club

წიგნის კლუბის პროექტი წარმოადგენს ლიტერატურის გაკვეთილებს ინგლისურ ენაზე, რომლის მიზანია ბრიტანული და ამერიკული ლიტერატურის განხილვასთან ერთად ენობრივი კომპეტენციების განვითარება და ინგლისურ ენაზე აზროვნების ხელშეწყობა. კურსს უძღვება როგორც ქართველი, ასევე ინგლისურენოვანი მასწავლებელი.

თითოეულ გაკვეთილზე ლიტერატურული ნაწარმოების ირგვლივ განიხილება:

  • ავტორის ბიოგრაფია;
  • ნაწარმოების შექმნის ისტორია და მისი ღირებულება;
  • ნაწარმოების შინაარსი და სიუჟეტი;
  • პერსონაჟები და მათი თვისებები;
  • ნაწარმოებში განხილული საკვანძო თემები.

გაკვეთილზე მსმენელები ასევე იმდიდრებენ ლექსიკურ მარაგს და ასრულებენ დავალებას. აღსანიშნავია, რომ შეხვედრებში მონაწილეობს აუდიტორიაც, რომელიც აქტიურად ერთვება დისკუსიაში და სვამს კითხვებს განხილული ლიტერატურის ირგვლივ.

English Book Education-ის, Macmillan Education-ისა და საქართველოს განათლების, მეცნიერების, კულტურისა და სპორტის სამინისტროს მიზანია მიმდინარე აკადემიური წელი იყოს გამორჩეული, ინოვაციური და მრავალფეროვანი.

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Teresa Doguelli-Developing Speaking Skills Online

Dear Teachers,

We would like to thank you for attending the online seminar organized by English Book Education in partnership with Macmillan Education on the 15th of July.

The webinar was conducted by a well-known teacher trainer Teresa Doguelli and focused on Developing Speaking Skills Online.

During the webinar the speaker discussed the necessity of developing online speaking skills, which is one of the main challenges today. Various activities were also presented, which are important to encourage purposeful speaking in the FL classroom or from home.

Please follow the link to download the PDF of the material used during the webinar or find the recording below.

Thank you for cooperation!

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Online Seminars In May

We are delighted to announce that Macmillan Education is planning a series of the following online seminars in May

1)Feedback that Empowers by Kateryna Protsenko

Date: 6 May, 13:00 & 19:00 Tbilisi Time

Agenda: 

For many students, feedback is the most valuable part of learning and is often one of the reasons why they choose one-to-one classes over group classes. When participating in surveys on customer satisfaction, students often say that they would like to have more feedback from their teachers. It’s clear that feedback is a lot more than simple error correction and praise for some good language – but what else does it include? 

In this seminar we will look at what feedback is, what aspects of learning we can and should give feedback on and how to do that. There are lots of things to take into account when giving feedback, including task setting, students’ effort, level of challenge etc. – we will also look at those things which we should be keeping in mind when giving feedback. Finally, in the light of the current situation with COVID-19 and the fact that learning has moved online and we will inevitable have to teach some of our classes online from now on, we will examine how feedback online differs from feedback given face-to-face. 

Registration: www.bit.ly/2xvqcNJ

2)Online lessons that are active and interactive by Laura Patsko

Date: 12 May, 13:00 & 19:00 Tbilisi Time

Agenda:

These days, more and more teachers and learners are finding ourselves spending the majority of our days online – planning lessons, doing self-study or attending live synchronous classes. We can look on the bright side and say, “Well, if we have to be locked down at home, at least we have the technology nowadays to keep us connected.” But there’s no denying that, for many people, sitting and staring at a computer screen for long periods every day is not very motivating or healthy (either mentally or physically). So how can we boost levels of energy and engagement in our live classes? This seminar will demo a few tips and tricks, and invite teachers who have recently moved their classes online to share their own insights.

Registration: https://bit.ly/3ditjrt

3) Moving you school online by Chris Farrell

Date: 13 May, 13:00 & 19:00 Tbilisi Time

Agenda:

This session will look at the practicalities of moving your whole school apparatus into an online context. The content of this webinar forms the basis for an upcoming online course from NILE with the same title. The premise is that, in the current climate, many of us have been forced to move online quickly, and this course will offer guidance on how to do it properly. The course is rooted in accreditation criteria from Eaquals and the Aqueduto QA Framework and will look at the key areas which make a school successful and the considerations in transferring these areas into an online context. This session will cover considerations in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Quality Assurance, Safeguarding, and Assessment and offer some practical tips in each area.

Registration: https://bit.ly/2SwNyKa

4)Engaging teens? It’s not all about technology… by Anna Hasper

Date: 19 May, 13:00 & 19:00 Tbilisi Time

Agenda:

Most teens are more digitally literate then we will ever be, so don’t get hung up on overloading your teens with the lastest cutting-edge Apps and tools whilst teaching online. Engaging teens online is not all about technology…

Registration: https://bit.ly/2L1lmLa

5)Evaluation and Assessment when teaching online by Russell Stannard

Date: 27 May, 13:00 & 19:00 Tbilisi Time

Agenda:

In this talk, Russell Stannard will highlight a range of ways of assessing students online. From basic formative assessments through quizzes and tests to the use of E-Portfolios, Russell will take you through practical examples of how he assesses students on his online courses. A talk full of ideas looking at assessment over range of skills including assessing speaking, writing, reading, listening as well as looking at reflection, peer and self-evaluation.

Registration: https://bit.ly/2YvINV9

We hope you will find these sessions useful.

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