1. Dr. Erin Noxon
Presentation Title: Thirty Essential Google Tricks Every Educator Should Know
Abstract:
This session will cover essential Google tools, tricks, and automation specifically designed for educators. I will go over at least 30 different tricks and then answer any questions and we can share other good ideas together. It doesn’t matter if you are a newbie or a Google Certified Innovator, or if your school is a Microsoft or Google School. Learn how to leverage Google’s free powerful features to save time, enhance productivity, and create a more interactive classroom environment. We’ll explore practical tips and you’ll leave with actionable strategies (and my slides, so you don’t forget and can teach others).
Bio:
Dr. Erin Noxon teaches at Sagano High School in Kyoto, Japan. She has taught EFL English, science, and Tech & Media skills during her 20+ years of teaching in public schools in the US and Japan. She is a Google Certified Innovator and is currently researching global learning with EdTech, ALT training, and public school blended learning environments.
2. Dr. Yoichi Kiyota
Presentation Title: Imagination and creativity for language learning
Abstract :
The advancing development of automatic translation systems is forcing us to rethink our conventional English language learning and teaching methods. Not only information technology, but also drastic changes in the world push us to face intense global issues, such as environmental problems, wars and conflicts. In such a situation, it is necessary for individual learners to develop an attitude that allows them to autonomously examine appropriate English language learning methods. In this presentation, I will focus on imagination and creativity in language learning. I will introduce the advantages of using a picture book (Over the Wall), which I created collaboratively with Kensuke Miyazaki. Kensuke paints colorful murals around the world to encourage local people. Secondly, I will introduce the Atomic Bomb Painting Project. For this project, high school students in Hiroshima work collaboratively with hibakusha, atomic bomb survivors, to create a picture of the atomic bombing. Both highlight the importance of imagination, which can enhance creative thinking for language learning.
Biography:
Dr. Yoichi Kiyota is Professor of Education at Meisei University in Tokyo, Japan. He has been involved in English language education management, English teacher training and professional development for secondary in-service teachers since 2008. Yoichi has also been an advisor for project-based learning programs and international educational projects at local schools. His current research interests are language learning portfolios and foreign language learning in cooperation with museums.
