Virtual Round Table Web Conference

May 2013 Blog Posts (64)

Tom Randolph: Google+ for blended learning

Recording (31min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p1mvton3am7/

Tom Randolph and his colleagues chose the real-world Google+ over other…

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Syke Annamma Kumaran (iTDi): Language Education in the Indian Context.

Recording (26min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p7oj1e21ria/

Language education is of prime importance in a country where it is believed there are up to 1652 mother tongues currently in use. Hindi is the national language and English is taught as the second language in most of the states. Among the 28 Indian…

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MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Fluency MC: Virtual Workout

Recording (1h 10min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p60mfuwoe5l/

Jason R Levine writes songs and chants for several publishers, including Oxford…

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KEYNOTE Joe Dale: Combining hardware, software and mobile technologies to support classroom interaction, participation, distance learning and success: what really happens!

Recording (57min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p1e0su7o5k2/

Combining hardware, software and mobile technologies to support classroom interaction, participation, distance learning and success : what really happens! Publishing pupils’ multimedia work to a potentially worldwide audience can…

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Judy Boyle: The NO Project

Recording (35min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p2hd9j9p4vn/

What’s education got to do with slavery and human trafficking? Everything.

The 30-minute web seminar will include award winning animation, film, music, art – all…

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KEYNOTE Katie Quartano and Paul Shaw, Disabled Friendly Access Lessons in Life that Matter

Recording (58min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p68rxwuocht/

Teachers are in a prime position to enlighten the younger generation and the teaching of EFL can be an effective vehicle for raising awareness about social issues. The Disabled Access Friendly campaign’s free EFL teaching resources can…

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KEYNOTE Barbara Sakamoto: A collaborative approach to improving teacher English

Recording (1h): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p3ua9v4dz8i/

Teachers want to do their best for students. They want to inspire students to become lifelong learners, they want to learn…

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KEYNOTE Steven Herder: Reflections from one teacher's journey

Recording (58min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p8xjodvwmmc/

A teacher’s identity is shaped by many factors; education, experience, context, peers, ongoing professional…

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Fiona Mauchline: Take a picture and...

Recording (32min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p5wdb4zek9p/

Picture this: students gazing out the window, imagining, fantasising, sharing photos, eyes on their mobiles. Picture this: students who feel shy or inhibited when talking about themselves, at a loss for words. Picture this: heaps of ideas using…

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Dilara Gamze Dokurlar: Get Techy No “Buts”

Recording (35min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p57wsywihk5/

The session starts with looking at how 21st century technology has changed today's learners/teachers/education and how our students learn in today’s technology driven world.  It’s focused on the benefits of using technology from the very…

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Sophia Mavridi: eSafety through ELT

Recording (1h 2min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p85wbo8h8zi/

Technology has revolutionised language teaching and learning but educators seem to be concerned about potential risks associated with internet use: inappropriate content, oversharing, cyberbullying to mention only a few. How can…

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Suzanne Mordue: Skills Grand Prix

Recording (30min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p4ufw0diqc6/

"Put your seat belt as this is going to be a fast ride! In this session we will look at some classroom activities that both integrate technology and enable learners aged 10+ to practice skills. I will also introduce some useful websites and I will…

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Vinicius Lemos: Harmonizing Traditional Language Practice and Mobile Devices Through Digital Photography

Recording (34min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p15ijdrdbd3/

People often say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but don`t you think it is also worth a thousand activities? Learn how photos taken with smartphones and tablets can make the regular classroom language practice more fun,…

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Carla Arena: Rethinking the Language Classroom - From Mobile to Learning

Recording (34min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p8a5ge27rl7/

Mobile learning brings flexibility and portability to learning. In this presentation, educators will explore the numerous pedagogical uses of iPads in the language classroom with a focus on student production through examples of classroom…

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Mariana Montaldo: Plan Ceibal

Recording (30min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p6wvoo530ue/

Mariana Montaldo has been working as a Technical Assistant in Education at Plan Ceibal since…

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BELTA Belgium English Teacher Association

Recording (19min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p7eyhr3dunn/

The Belgian English Language Teacher's Association (BELTA) was formed just 6 months ago, but in that time it has managed to provide its members with a selection of quality professional development (PD) opportunities. Even though we live in tough…

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PLENARY Geoff Tranter and Heike Philp: Public Discussion on CEFR Is your B1 my B1?

Recording (1h 6min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p5wdb4nge7e/

The CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) was introduced in 2001 and highly debated in the beginning. This conversation however has become silent and the six reference levels are becoming widely accepted as the European standard for grading…

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Mauricio Arango: Empowering English Language Learners with Useful Technology Tools

Recording (31min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p9o4qw7poxn/

Teachers are challenged when incorporating technology tools into their educational settings. The presenter demostrates how to utilize effective available technological resources that empower students to practice a range of skills.…

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Rita Zeinstejer: Vindicating Chat

Recording (37min): http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/p1ruh6ipkye/

Internet Chat rooms have a dubious reputation among EFL teachers. They are seen as dangerous places for students, but the judicious integration of chat can be of real benefit.

In a…

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