Summer 2020 Virtual Educators Workshop: K-14 Education During Covid-19 in the US Abroad
Covid-19 has affected every aspect of life since its outbreak. One of the hardest hit areas is Education. This Summer a panel of experts put together an enlightening and informative online discussion of how to cope with learning during the pandemic. The Summer 2020 Virtual Educators Workshop, "K-14 Education During Covid-19 in the US and Abroad" was an immense success. Many speakers covered topics ranging from online learning to resources to help ease the onset of home schooling. The presentations were recorded and they are available for viewing and downloading. Thanks to our many participants and the following sponsors: The University of Illinois Center for African Studies; Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies; Center for Global Studies; Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies; Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; European Union Center; Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center; Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies and Illinois Global Institute.
| Tues 7/28/20: TOPICS | TITLE | SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 Impact on Education & Homeschooling |
How Covid-19 affected classrooms around the world and teachers' collaborative projects. How COVID-19 affected homeschooling settings |
Jennifer Smith, 8th grade science teacher, Monitcello, IL Maya Gouliard, Champaign H.O.U.S.E |
| Online Education Methods-Platforms | Online Education Tools for Engagement |
Dr. Norma Scagnoli, Sr. Director of eLearning, Gies College of Business Dr. Pedro Willging, Universidad Nacional de la Pampa, Argentina |
| Foreign Language Teaching |
Tips and Tools for Technology-enhanced Language Learning
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Dr. Florencia Henshaw, Spanish and Portuguese Department |
| Wed 7/29/20: TOPICS | TITLE | SPEAKER |
| International Educators Round Table | Different Nation's Approaches to Teaching During COVID-19 |
Prof. Alcides Torres-Huamàn, Peru alcide_th@hotmail.com Charles Chadri -Teaching in Kenya and Uganda cchadri@hotmail.com Magdalena Brzezińska-Business English Instructor at WSB Banking University in Poznan, Poland magdalena.a.brzezinska@gmail.com Stephanie-Teacher from Georgia Dr. Kirti Mahajan- India kirtimahajan75@gmail.com Prof. Vitor Rocha-Brazil mrocha.vitor@gmail.com Linda Mo-Sendai, Japan (Video) masavanilla@gmail.com Jing Li-Shanghai, China (Video) Jianhua Luo-Chongqing, China (Video) |
| Online Teaching Resources | Online Teaching Resources | Rhett Oldham, Teacher-7th and 8th Grade American History II and World History roldham@sgdragons.org (Slides from Presentation) |
| Educator Round Table: Teaching Experiences in the Time of Covid-19 | Teaching Experiences in the Time of Covid-19 |
Dwayne Lamont Barnes (USD 116) dbarnes4@illinois.edu Ayda Parra-Connecticut Teacher of K-5th Grades aydapolis@yahoo.com Patricia Bordese-Cedar Falls, Iowa High School Teacher patricia28black@gmail.com Charles Larenas-Professor at Parkland College and Director of the Parkland College Migrant Education Program CLarenas@parkland.edu Maya Gouliard-Homeschooling mayagouliard@gmail.com |