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3 July 2020
PD Update
Professional development news and upcoming events
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Ed-Tech SIG Online Symposium
Join us for this inaugural event hosted by the English Australia Ed-Tech SIG on 22-23 July. With an exciting program, including international and local plenary speakers and ‘Power Talks’ on practical tools for teaching with technology, this event will enhance your skills and knowledge in educational technology.
Registration is free for people who are employed, or recently employed (within the past year), at an English Australia member college and you can register for individual days or both days.
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PD statements of attendance and your CPD Record
Have you completed a professional development activity with English Australia recently? Did you know you can download your statement of attendance directly from our website?
Additionally, to help you keep on top of entries to your CPD portfolio, we have already updated your ‘ELTAR’ CPD Record in your Member Centre section of the English Australia website with activities you have completed with us.
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Enhancing engagement in discussion forums
Want to spark lively discussions among class members in your class discussion forums? English language teachers are using a variety of methods on discussion boards to foster student engagement and steer conversations to become more interactive. This has helped teachers and students to connect more in their online environments.
Kirsty Phease, Senior Teacher for Blended Learning at member college Navitas English, shares her ‘menu’ of ideas for teachers for ways to extend discussion board forums here.
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Upcoming webinars
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Maintaining flexibility in practice and mindset
Delivered in partnership with Bupa, this webinar explores a number of challenges involved in adapting to uncertainty and changes in ways of working. It equips participants with tools for building enhanced skills and confidence in planning for flexible practice in the future.
Wed 8 July, 3:30-4:30pm (AEST)
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Engage, empower, evolve: Using a teaching philosophy to engage staff
In this webinar the presenter, Dr Pamela Humphreys, Director Macquarie University International College and English Language Centre, will explain how and why her institution developed a Teaching & Learning philosophy and its impact. Participants will reflect on their own teaching philosophy and consider the advantages of developing a Teaching & Learning philosophy at their institution.
Wed 12 August, 3:30-4:30pm (AEST)
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Mental Health SIG virtual catch-up
Come along to this virtual catch-up hosted by the convenors of the Mental Health SIG. It will be an opportunity to discuss and share ideas relating to staff and student support during these challenges times. Recommended for SIG members and student and staff support staff.
Mon 20 July, 4:00-5:00pm (AEST)
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