English UK training days - November 2006
Bookings are currently taken for the following courses:
Technology training days:
The Net Teacher
Friday, 17th; 10.00 - 13.00; Buckingham Gate
This half-day workshop looks at lesson planning and teaching using the Internet with f2f (face-to-face) classes. We examine the skillset needed to plan, produce and implement Internet-based classes - taking in search skills, website evaluation, and lesson planning. Practical ideas for using the Internet in class are offered.
The Wired Teacher. Skills for the online Teacher
Friday, 17th; 14.00 - 17.00; Buckingham Gate
In this workshop we look at online teaching and learning - that is, teaching via a learning platform, or VLE (Virtual Learning Environment). We examine the skills that the online teacher needs, and the differences between f2f (face-to-face) and online teaching. The workshop is aimed at teachers and trainers who either currently work in online teaching, or may move into this growing field in the future.
The Internet and Writing Projects
Monday, 20th; 10.00 -13.00; Buckingham Gate
This workshop looks at a range of extended writing projects online, and how to implement them with classes. We will look at examples of interactive fiction and non-linear narratives online, through to student personal homepages and email exchanges. This is a highly practical session in which participants will be given plenty of ideas to use with their own classes.
Introduction to VLEs
Monday, 20th; 14.00 -17.00; Buckingham Gate
This workshop focuses on online teaching and learning. We look at online learning platforms, (or ‘Virtual Learning Environments’ - VLEs) and specifically at what is fast becoming one of the most popular - Moodle. How and why Moodle may be used with learners is examined, and we also consider online task design - how can we make activities engaging and motivating for online learners? How can we ensure collaboration in online tasks? The focus of the workshop is primarily on using Moodle for online teacher training, but we will also consider how Moodle can be used to support language learning.
Teachers’ Conference
English UK Teachers’ Conference 2006
Saturday, 18th Prospero House, London
This annual event is a must for all academic staff and this year’s event promises to be a memorable occasion. Plenary speakers are Gillie Cunningham with “Memory: if students can’t remember it, forget it!” and Jennifer Jenkins with ” English as a Lingua Franca”. Hugh Dellar will be helping teachers improve their grammar teaching and the Consultants-E are back to introduce the latest technological advances in ELT teaching with sessions on Podcasting and Blogging.
The conference is set in a modern and spacious purpose-built conference venue which is conveniently-located near London Bridge and refreshments, a buffet lunch and access to the ELT exhibition are all included. There is a special offer for groups of three with one person being admitted for half-price if accompanied by two full-paying delegates.
Marketing training day
Strategic ELT Marketing Planning
Thursday, 30th; Buckingham Gate
This seminar will be especially relevant to those who want to take a pro-active approach to marketing their organisation and wish to maximise the cost-effectiveness of money spent on marketing, but it will also be useful for anyone who feels their school has reached a crossroads in marketing terms and wants to develop new directions and ideas for the future.
