I like to present because not only do I get to share my edtech experience in class, but I also learn a lot from the feedback and ideas I get from colleagues. I also get to use my clicker
Title
5 things I wish I knew about research
Type
Stand-alone presentation
Event
PD Week, HCT
Country
Sharjah, UAE
Title
Online learning strategies
Type
Stand-alone presentation
Event
PD Week, HCT
Country
Sharjah, UAE
Title
The fewer, the better
Type
Local conference
Event
the ALLT 2020 Academic Summer Forum
Country
Dubai, UAE
Title
Activity systems model for instructional environments
Type
International conference
Event
The European Conference on Education —IAFOR
Country
London, UK
Title
Avoiding cognitive load: why should we care and how
Type
International conference
Event
the 24th Annual TESOL Arabia International Conference
Country
Dubai, UAE
Title
Using Self-Directed Professional Learning to Cope with Technology-Driven Changes in Academia
Type
International conference
Event
Education Reform: University of Worcester PG Conference
Country
Worcester, UK
Title
Using videos as instructional tools: Exploring current practices at an HE institute in the UAE
About
This presentation shares the findings of an exploratory study that surveyed 79 teachers about their current practices and perceptions towards the use of videos as instructional tools in their language classrooms. The presentation also shares recommendations and teaching implications based on the findings.
Type
International conference
Event
The 2nd General Education Conference
Country
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Title
Empowering low achievers with videos
About
Videos are powerful learning tools, even more so when students create their own videos to showcase their learning. In this session, Sebah will share project ideas and tools to facilitate learning for low achievers using videos.
Type
International conference
Event
JESS Digital Innovation Summit 2017
Country
Dubai, UAE
Title
Using Cell Phones as Learning Assistants in Foreign Language Classrooms
About
Cell phones are commonly used among young learners (and adults) that it has become harder to enforce a no-cellphone policy in our classrooms. In an effort to create a more authentic and engaging learning environment for students, this workshop calls for integrating cell phones as language learnings assistants in our daily classrooms. The presenter will share her own experience in utilizing smartphones as learning tools with ESL learners from different levels. Attendees will be actively participating in hands-on activities and learning strategies utilizing smartphones as learning tools. Finally, towards the end of the workshop, attendees will be assigned to transform a typical language lesson into a mobile-friendly learning experience.
Type
International conference
Event
The European Conference on Language Learning 2017
Country
Brighton, UK
Title
On your desk, get set, create!
About
Almost everyone is given the right to create (snaps, tweets, videos, etc.), but why do we only allow our students to consume? This presentation shares some learning activities that have successfully encouraged language learners to enjoy learning English and create original content at the same time.
Type
International conference
Event
TESOL Arabia International Conference: Advancing the ELT Profession
Country
Dubai, UAE
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Title
The case of SoftChalk
About
This workshop provides insights into the use of authoring tools that allow teachers to transform static worksheets into interactive e-lessons which can be accessed via computers, tablets, and smart devices. To exemplify this, the presenter will focus on the example of SoftChalk and, as different activities are explored, she will share her classroom experience and highlight the do’s and dont’s that she has discovered are worth bearing in mind in relation to the different activities. SoftChalk is a powerful educational e-content authoring tool which has become common in universities and colleges around the world. With its user-friendly interface, SoftChalk provides teachers with an e-learning environment that can generate a wide variety of activities and assessments to reinforce the various language skills. These activities include crosswords, flash cards, drag and drop, labeling, and many other interactive and colorful learning objects. SoftChalk lessons are also automatically scored with the ability to provide immediate feedback to students. Teachers can create and use these lessons without any prior knowledge of advanced, or technical coding.
In addition to reviewing lessons already successfully used with English language learners in the region, the presenter will guide participants through the process of creating their own lesson in SoftChalk! She will also share an online bank of SoftChalk resources that teachers might find useful for their classes.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• create a SoftChalk lesson
• set up 5 interactive activities and assessments
• utilize and customize the style of a SoftChalk lesson • open and edit pre-existing SoftChalk lessons
Type
Workshop
Event
TESOL Arabia Pre-Conference Professional Development Certificate Course
Country
Dubai, UAE
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Title
3 tools to create interactive reading assignments
About
This workshop will highlight 3 online tools (and free!) that can help you transform static reading comprehension worksheets into interactive ones that give students immediate feedback and allow you to track their progress. The workshop will offer hands-on activities, so please bring your laptop. You will need it 🙂
Type
Local event
Event
Innovations in Reading and Writing
Country
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Title
Using Cell Phones as Reading Assistants
About
Instead of banning smart phones in reading classes, this presentation calls for integrating them as reading assistants to facilitate reading comprehension and to allow students to demonstrate their understanding. Please make sure you have your cell phone to be actively involved during the presentation.
Type
Local event
Event
Cultivating Readers and Writers from K though University
Country
Al Ain, UAE
Title
Silent. In your bag.
About
Aren’t you tired of hunting smartphones down? Of failed attempts to make them disappear? If you are, you might find this presentation useful. It will share hands-on activities that create a more inclusive learning environment for students.
Type
Local event
Event
TESOL Arabia chapter event
Country
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Title
Fix it
About
No matter how creative my writing lessons or feedback was, the same basic mistakes were done over and over again in my students’ essays. It drove me crazy, until I accidentally used a different technique to address these mistakes in class. This presentation demonstrates this basic technique and explains how it has helped my students write better essays.
Type
Local event
Event
TESOL Arabia chapter event
Country
Ras Al Khaima, UAE
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Title
Section 4 on Thursdays
About
“I’m doomed,” I thought to myself when I first saw my schedule. “I have the same class 1-4 on Thursdays! #killMeNow”… To my pleasant surprise, all it took is one simple video project for section 4 (and myself!) to look forward to our Thursday classes. This presentation will describe the project and how it was implemented in class to help students learn English.
Type
Local event
Event
TESOL Arabia chapter event
Country
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Title
Transforming learning
About
Like many teachers, Sebah struggled for a while with the concept of “transforming learning”. It just sounded like another fancy term that needs to find its way onto her annual objectives. Until Maryam showed up. Suddenly it all made sense.
Sebah will tell you Maryam’s story and show you how it has redefined her teaching philosophy.
Type
Featured talk
Event
7th annual IAT Technological Education Conference
Place
Institute of Applied Technology
Country
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Title
Thy phone shan’t be seen
Type
International conference
Event
22nd TESOL Arabia International Conference
Country
Dubai, UAE
Title
3 Mobile-friendly Tools to Assess Understanding
Type
Local conference
Event
M-Learning in Context :Localizing a Global Trend
Country
Dubai, UAE
Title
Reflection in ESL Classrooms: Why? & How to Do it with iPads?
Type
Local conference
Event
Foundations PD Day
Place
Higher Colleges of Technology
Country
Dubai, UAE
Title
Make Your Student’s Voice Heard with Adobe Voice
Type
Local conference
Event
3rd Annual Mobile Learning Conference
Country
Dubai, UAE
Title
Best Practices for mContent in ESL Classes
Type
International conference
Event
21st TESOL Arabia International Conference
Country
Dubai, UAE
Title
Teaching Digital Skills to Foundations Students
Type
Local conference
Co-presenter
Nick Bates
Event
Mobile Learning Festival
Place
Dubai Men's College
Country
Dubai, UAE
Title
Empower Your Students With SoftChalk
Type
Local conference
Event
Foundations PD Day
Place
Higher Colleges of Technology
Country
Dubai, UAE
Title
Culture and Religion in the UAE
Type
Invited seminar
Place
American University in the Emirates
Country
Dubai, UAE
Title
Instagramize Your Language Classroom
Type
Local conference
Event
TESOL Arabia’s first Mobile Learning Best Practices Conference
Country
Dubai, UAE
Title
How to Use Instagram in Language Classes
Type
Local conference
Event
Mobile Learning Conference 2014
Place
Dubai Men's College
Country
Dubai, UAE
Title
Instamania: Creating Engaging Learning Opportunities Using Instagram
Type
Local conference
Event
Mobile Learning Festival
Place
Higher Colleges of Technology
Country
Dubai, UAE
Title
From Weeping to Speaking
Type
International conference
Co-presenter
Maryam Malki
Event
5th KSAALT Annual Conference
Country
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Title
Utilizing Technology to Develop Learner Autonomy: Practical Tools
Type
International conference
Event
Qatar TESOL’s Eighth International Conference
Country
Doha, Qatar
Title
How Can Web 2.0 Develop Saudi Students’ Speaking Skills?
Type
International conference
Co-presenter
Jihan Albayati
Event
4th KSAALT Annual Conference
Country
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Title
How Can Web 2.0 Develop Speaking Skills?
Type
International conference
Co-presenter
Jihan Albayati
Event
2nd International Language Conference
Country
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Title
Web 2.0 at the Intensive English Program at AUS
Type
Local conference
Event
Teaching with Technology in ELT: Tips, Tools and Techniques Conference
Place
American University of Sharjah
Country
Sharjah, UAE
Title
Understanding Uses and Attitudes of Web 2.0
Type
International conference
Co-presenter
Cindy Gunn
Event
16th International TESOL Arabia Conference
Country
Dubai, UAE
Title
How Can Web 2.0 Services Make a Better ESL Classroom?
Type
Local conference
Place
English Language Center, Sharjah University
Country
Sharjah, UAE