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Unconference/ BarCamp/ EduCamp

People

Thu 22 April 2010, 11:30pm GMT (12:30pm London time)

An unconference is an event without set program. Conference
participants get together and spontaneously talk about the topics
they are interested in.

*** Please CLICK HERE for a 1h 19 min recording of . . . → Read More: Unconference/ BarCamp/ EduCamp

Exploiting rich media web based content for receptive skills work

Nik Peachey

Online Workshop
Thu 22 April 2010 10am GMT

Exploiting a variety of rich media web based content raises a
number of issues and challenges for teachers. However it is essential that we face these challenges in order to develop our students’ digital literacies and their ability cope . . . → Read More: Exploiting rich media web based content for receptive skills work

European Union language projects – resources for you; how to get involved

Thu 22 April 2010 10am GMT

The European Union Lifelong Learning Programme funds a huge
programme of education projects every year, but what projects are
being funded and how can you get involved?

This workshop will show you some past and ongoing language projects and the resources that have been produced and are . . . → Read More: European Union language projects – resources for you; how to get involved

Image and Text in Second Life: Une littératie en devenir/ The Becoming of Literacy

Thu 22 April 2010, 9:30am GMT

In this book review prior to publishing, Ylva takes the participants through a fascinating journey of using images in Second Life.

In this bilingual presentation (English/ French) Ilva Lindberg of Finland presents her book ‘Image et texte dans Second Life: une littératie en devenir (Image and Text . . . → Read More: Image and Text in Second Life: Une littératie en devenir/ The Becoming of Literacy

Myngle to partner with teacher training center LANCELOT School

Amsterdam, February 8, 2010

Myngle Training OlympicsThe world-class training center and the leading platform for live multi-language learning join forces to deliver the highest quality of live training available on the web. LANCELOT School and Myngle.com have agreed to begin collaboration to offer training to Myngle’s selected teachers and position . . . → Read More: Myngle to partner with teacher training center LANCELOT School

Pecha Kucha Night @ Virtual Round Table conference

Pecha Kucha Fri 13 November 2009, 9:30pm GMT

A Pecha Kucha is a speedy presentation technique which originated 2003 in Japan and has since taken on a world-tour and todate Pecha Kucha nights are taking place regularily in 250+ cities around the world. What is still relatively new though is to hold . . . → Read More: Pecha Kucha Night @ Virtual Round Table conference

VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana

Panel discussion
Fri 13 November 2009, 7pm GMT

Closing panel with 4 panelists who combine a total of more than a century of experience in language learning with technology.

Panelists (in alphabetical order):
Graham Davies
Ton Koenraad
Duane Sider
Vance Stevens

Graham Davies

Ton Koenraad

. . . → Read More: VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana

LiVE Learning in a Virtual Environment

Online presentationFri 13 November 2009, 5pm

LiVE is an acronym for Learning in a Virtual Environment. It is a role-playing game designed to teach English as the player progresses through – and learns about – Sydney, Australia. It works as a tool for ESL facilitators worldwide, by promoting independent learning through the use . . . → Read More: LiVE Learning in a Virtual Environment

Student generated e-content for corporate settings

Online presentationFri 13 November 2009, 4:30pm GMT

What makes Web-based technology effective in blended learning models used in ESL classrooms? Workshop participants will experience a Web tool often used in corporate settings featuring audio upload of student recordings and discuss teaching strategies for providing meaningful feedback.

The presenter will share examples of . . . → Read More: Student generated e-content for corporate settings

LinguaTV

Online presentation Fri 13 November 2009, 4pm GMT

“Learn languages with online videos” * practical and realistic
* user-friendly and entertaining
* multimedia and interactive
* flexible and personalized
* effective and affordable

LinguaTV

Philip Gienandt

*** CLICK HERE for the 28 min . . . → Read More: LinguaTV