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Pre-Convention Workshops Morning
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Justin Shewell (Arizona State University)26/07/2024, 08:30Pre-Convention WorkshopPre-Convention Workshop
This workshop is designed for teachers of all skill levels, aiming to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their teaching practices effectively. The workshop begins with an overview of the evolution of AI, providing participants with a foundational understanding of various AI technologies and exploring ethical considerations for responsible use in the classroom. Attendees will learn to...
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Hanh Nguyen (RELO), Ms Loan Vu Thanh (FPT University)26/07/2024, 08:30Pre-Convention WorkshopPre-Convention Workshop
The workshop serves as a guiding beacon for individuals seeking strategic pathways to enhance their skill sets and career trajectories. The session unfolds with a comprehensive introduction to the OPEN scholarship, offering participants insights into the ethos and expansive opportunities that characterize the OPEN educational ecosystem. It sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of how OPEN...
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Trương Thị Thu Trang (Thai Binh Duong University, Nha Trang), Tam Ngo (FPT Polytechnic Hanoi - FPT University)26/07/2024, 08:30Pre-Convention WorkshopPre-Convention Workshop
In the era of the technology boom, teaching English has seemingly become as magical as wielding a wizard's wand in the classroom. However, amidst the plethora of continuously evolving ICT tools and AI supports, even the most magical wand can become overwhelmed. This workshop offers a hands-on approach to simplifying this digital abundance for novice teachers. Participants will first engage...
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Crystal Bock Thiessen (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Summer Peixoto (English Language Programs)26/07/2024, 08:30Pre-Convention WorkshopPre-Convention Workshop
What exactly is the difference between Project Based Learning (PBL) and merely doing a project in class? During this hands-on workshop, the presenters will introduce a comprehensive 8-week online training course designed in conjunction with the U.S. Embassy’s Regional English Language Office and the Ministry of Education and Training to emphasize the essential knowledge, skills, and resources...
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Tom Glass (U. S. Department of State)26/07/2024, 08:30Pre-Convention WorkshopPre-Convention Workshop
Participants in the workshop will become familiar with the various types of content that is offered in each issue of English Teaching Forum, a peer-reviewed, practice-based journal published four times a year by the U.S. Department of State. Attendees will try a selection of sample activities from the journal and explore ways to make use of them for their students’ particular needs. Emphasis...
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Antonio Losavio (English Language Fellow)26/07/2024, 08:30Pre-Convention WorkshopPre-Convention Workshop
In this workshop, participants will learn about using writing activities to drive a learner’s engagement with the writing skill. The purpose of these activities is not to address writing accuracy or correctness. Rather, it is to build learners’ affinity for the writing process so that they may view writing as a meaningful tool for communication and expression, and not simply a chore for...
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Justin Shewell (Arizona State University)26/07/2024, 13:30Pre-Convention Workshop
This workshop is designed for teachers of all skill levels, aiming to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their teaching practices effectively. The workshop begins with an overview of the evolution of AI, providing participants with a foundational understanding of various AI technologies and exploring ethical considerations for responsible use in the classroom. Attendees will learn to...
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Trương Thị Thu Trang (Thai Binh Duong University, Nha Trang), Tam Ngo (FPT Polytechnic Hanoi - FPT University)26/07/2024, 13:30Pre-Convention Workshop
In the era of the technology boom, teaching English has seemingly become as magical as wielding a wizard's wand in the classroom. However, amidst the plethora of continuously evolving ICT tools and AI supports, even the most magical wand can become overwhelmed. This workshop offers a hands-on approach to simplifying this digital abundance for novice teachers. Participants will first engage...
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Crystal Bock Thiessen (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Summer Peixoto (English Language Programs)26/07/2024, 13:30Pre-Convention Workshop
What exactly is the difference between Project Based Learning (PBL) and merely doing a project in class? During this hands-on workshop, the presenters will introduce a comprehensive 8-week online training course designed in conjunction with the U.S. Embassy’s Regional English Language Office and the Ministry of Education and Training to emphasize the essential knowledge, skills, and resources...
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Tom Glass (U. S. Department of State)26/07/2024, 13:30Pre-Convention Workshop
Participants in the workshop will become familiar with the various types of content that is offered in each issue of English Teaching Forum, a peer-reviewed, practice-based journal published four times a year by the U.S. Department of State. Attendees will try a selection of sample activities from the journal and explore ways to make use of them for their students’ particular needs. Emphasis...
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Antonio Losavio (English Language Fellow)26/07/2024, 13:30Pre-Convention Workshop
In this workshop, participants will learn about using writing activities to drive a learner’s engagement with the writing skill. The purpose of these activities is not to address writing accuracy or correctness. Rather, it is to build learners’ affinity for the writing process so that they may view writing as a meaningful tool for communication and expression, and not simply a chore for...
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