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New Leads in English Instruction: Integrating Distance Learning
July 1st and 2nd 2020
The coronavirus crisis that is plaguing the world has created a new reality for language educators as well, and has required us to experiment with distance learning in various ways and through various means. It should be noted that many teachers already had extensive experience in remote learning, thanks to professional development courses they'd taken before the pandemic hit.
Summer school provides expert teachers with an ideal opportunity to showcase field models that make distance learning feel less remote, and to present the challenges involved. It also offers them a platform to work together to come up with creative solutions to these challenges.
Once again, summer school gives us the chance to capture the wealth of inspirational ideas and insights that reflect English teaching and learning in Israel, which are also relevant during routine times.
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"Teachers Present" virtual exhibition
Welcome & Greetings
Day 1: Wednesday, July 1
Opening
Networking
Come to mingle and say hello to your colleagues. When you join you will be asked to join a breakout room for a coffee chat with a small group of other conference attendees.
Opening remarks
Daphna Cohen, Inspector for English Language Education - Tel Aviv District
Pat Talshir, Inspector for English Language Education - Jerusalem & Manhi Districts
Dr. Tziona Levi, Chief Inspector for English...
Keynote: Corpus for Courses: Turning Your Course Materials into a Corpus
Data-driven learning (DDL), which is about making language input more comprehensible to learners through processing by a computer program, has a strong record of effectiveness (Boulton & Cobb, 2017). But the same principle can also be applied to course design and management in a procedure known as data-driven course design (DDCD).
How this works will be discussed in the context of a reading course based on materials found on the Internet, which can be transformed from low to high learnability with the aid of text analysis software.
- Prof. Tom Cobb, Professor of applied linguistics, veteran of teaching in a dozen countries, and developer of Lextutor, for ‘data-driven language learning on the Web’
Parallel presentations
Parallel presentations (2)
תיאור ההרצאות
The "Open Doors" Model in Practical Work - A Model for EFL Teacher Training in the 21st Century
- Luba Ostrizki, Head of English Dept. at Talpiot College, elementary school pedagogical advisor
- Marsha Hachmon, Head of induction for English teachers at Talpiot College and secondary school pedagogical advisor
תיאור ההרצאות
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going
מידע על המושב
- Adele Raemer, Teacher and teacher trainer for REED, who loves to ride the digital wave and take along whoever she can on her surfboard
- Melissa Weglein, Teacher and teacher trainer for REED, inspired follower of all things Google, a believer that technology must serve the pedagogy, and must be chosen carefully
תיאור ההרצאות
Online Teaching: Reflection and Planning
להיבחן בבגרות בסלון – על הערכה מרחוק בעידן ההשגחה הדיגיטלית
כיצד משפיעים הפתרונות הטכנולוגיים להשגחה דיגיטלית על בחינות (Proctoring) על תלמידנו ועל תהליכי הערכה בחינוך?
עמוס רבן, מדריך ארצי במזכירות הפדגוגית, מרצה בסמינר הקיבוצים
להרשמה או להשתתפות במושב
- Sarah Yom Tov, Creative elementary teacher, counselor and PLC leader, passionate about making learning English interactive and engaging through the use of technology
- Susie Enteen, Elementary school teacher, counselor and PLC leader, strong believer that "no pupil will be left behind!"
Keynote: Core Practices for English Teaching in Israel: Initial Thoughts
In recent years, a small but growing strand of research has investigated ways of focusing teachers’ professional education on “core” practices of teaching.
What knowledge, skills, and practices are considered "core" in the context of EFL teaching in Israel?
I will examine the concept, basic research, and initial thoughts regarding these issues in light of the recently developed and disseminated document entitled: The Professional Framework for
English Teachers 2020.
- Dr. Tziona Levi, Chief Inspector for the English Language Education, MOE
Day 2: Thursday, July 2
Early bird activity
Early bird activity
Sing along and enjoy some new additions and old time favorites with Howie Gordon
Opening & Keynote: Mentoring in the Time of 'Cholera’
15:00 - 15:10 Opening remarks
- Daphna Cohen, Inspector for English Language Education - Tel Aviv District
- Pat Talshir, Inspector for English Language Education - Jerusalem & Manhi Districts
15:10 - 15:50 - Keynote
Researcher in teacher education: Mentoring and the development of expertise, learning by professionals, and learning in the workplace
- Prof. Lily Orland-Barak, Dean of Graduate and Postgraduate Studies at the University of Haifa
Showcase
תיאור ההרצאות
Games & Fun
Numerous games teachers can use in their classroom with little preparation
Ayelet Nesimi, teacher at Mamad Chemdat Hashaked in Mevaseret Zion and a counselor in the Manchi District
Enhancing the EFL classroom in the Haredi sector
Dealing with challenges posed by distance teaching in the Haredi sector - tips and tricks for enhancing this unusual experience.
Tanya Ben Chitrit, counselor for the Haredi District, teacher trainer.
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Integrating Digital Media into the Online / Offline Lesson
Sharing insights, easy-to-adapt lesson ideas and possible alternatives for remote learning.
Nassrin Rabi, counselor in the Central district, elementary school teacher instructor at Beit Berl Academic College
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Moderator: Dr. Laura Major
Using Games in Online Lessons
Incorporating games in the classroom and in on-line lessons through Wheel of Names, Quizlet, Kahoot, Triventy, Flipquiz and others
Keren Belity, high school coordinator, counselor in the Jerusalem District
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How Close is Distance Learning? - Voices from the Field
Three cases focusing on teaching, counseling and CPD under the lockdown
Dua Jabr Dajani, PhD, district counselor in East Jerusalem, EAP instructor
Afnan Daoud Awies, junior high school counselor in East Jerusalem
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My Corona Story - Speaking & Writing Activity
A user-friendly, innovative project geared to all levels, which incorporates creative writing and oral skills
Shirley Mor, coordinator at Be'er Tuvia High School, counselor in the Central District, EAP instructor
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Moderator: Amalia Na’ma
תיאור ההרצאות
Wheels of English - Making Learning English Simpler
A method that has been shown to help students understand English grammar and use it correctly
Shifra Maazar, teacher specializing in remedial teaching; counselor in the Central district
How Teachers Can Be Their Own Best Resource
Encouraging PLC teachers to work as a community and become their own and each other's best resources
Ella Ben Emanuel, English and Diplomacy Studies coordinator at Tichon Or, PLC lead teacher
Moderator: Bari Nirenberg
תיאור ההרצאות
Filming English Lessons in CET - Meet the teacher's work behind the screen
Discover the whole process behind filming an English lesson with CET: from planning to the excitement of the filming day
Sigal Emanuel, teacher specializing in remedial teaching; counselor in the Central district
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A Room with a View - If Your English Room Could Speak, What Would it Say?
A flying visit to inspirational English rooms dotted all over the country, from Eilat to the Galil
Nicole Broder, pedagogical advisor; admires teachers' ingenuity in creating meaningful language-learning environments
מידע על המושב
Moderator: Judy Pshechatski
Parallel presentations (3)
תיאור ההרצאות
Teaching ‘Speaking’ from a Distance or ‘Breaking Out’ of Your Comfort ‘Zoom’ - How to Get Students Talking Online
- Jane Cohen, HS teacher & national counselor who believes that ‘language is learnt through the mouth and the hand - Say it! Write it! Own it!'
- Jennifer Hoyzman, Teacher trainer at Achva College and national counselor who believes that 'Enthusiasm breeds enthusiasm!'
תיאור ההרצאות
The Role of Technology in EFL Grammar Teaching: Telecollaboration Between Israel and Germany
מידע על המושב
- Dr. Orly Haim, Lecturer and pedagogical advisor, Beit Berl College & Tel Aviv University
- Prof. Jorg Kessler, Professor of Applied Linguistics, Vice Rector for Research and Internationalisation, Ludwigsburg University
תיאור ההרצאות
Reflections on Building Blocks and Implications for Future Pre-service and In-service Curriculums
להרשמה או להשתתפות במושב
- Idan Ben Naim, JHS and HS teacher and coordinator, counselor and Building Blocks course leader in the Southern district
- Karen Weitzman, JHS and HS counselor in the Southern district, instructor at Kaye Academic College of Education
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