The teachers in this year’s Program have adapted their research to focus on the current context of online course delivery. We look forward to their unique insights!
2020 Participants & Projects
Kerrie Besos & Peter Higgins, RMIT English Worldwide: Investigation of different blended delivery strategies for integrated reading and writing activities in higher level ELICOS programs
Enrico Chiavaroli, The Language Centre, University of Newcastle, Sydney: Corrective written feedback vs screencasting feedback on student writing
Rebecca Matteson & Jennifer West, UTS Insearch: Teachers’ attitudes towards moving online quickly
Kirsty Phease, Hawthorn Melbourne: Professional insights into the journey of changing from a classroom teacher to an online teacher; 5 case studies
Ashley Starford, Swinburne Academy: Assessing meaningful activity in blended learning to cultivate student engagement
Paul Williams, CQUEnglish Melbourne: Strategies for effective scaffolding of speaking tasks for an online environment.
We are grateful to our Program partners Cambridge Assessment English for their eleven years partnership with English Australia in the Action Research Program.
Ed-Tech SIG Blog
“Teaching online can feel quite frustrating at first, as if we are limited in what we can do. However, with a bit of ‘rejigging’ and creativity we can often revamp a classroom classic to work just as well, if not better online.”
Ed-Tech SIG member Louise McVicar shares ‘5 ESL classroom favourites that can be adapted to online teaching’ as the latest post in our new Ed-Tech SIG Blog.
Read all our blog posts and register your interest to write a post by visiting the blog.
eBooks in remote learning and using them effectively
How do eBooks work, how do teachers get them, and what do they do if problems arise? Presented by Sean Fallon, Senior Resources Consultant, Bookery
This session will dive into the world of online assessment of language proficiency in light of planned and unplanned moves online with our teaching and learning. Presented by Thom Kiddle, Director, NILE.
Role of community participation in the engagement, & adaptation of ESL students
Drawing on data from ESL students about student engagement, this webinar will enable attendees to take the first steps in implementing and evaluating a student engagement program. Presented by Athanassia Iosifidou.
Direct Entry Programs SIG videomeeting: Preparing for a return to face-to-face
Many ELICOS centres are planning for a return to face-to-face teaching. This meeting is designed for members of the Direct Entry Programs Special Interest Group to discuss challenges on the road ahead and share ideas about planning for a return to face-to-face.
Please submit your questions and challenges for discussion at the meeting and register to attend by COB Wed 10 June.
