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"Your Digital Tool Box... practical tools & apps for your Cambridge English Exam Teaching"
The topic of the Annual Spring Seminar 2019 will be looking into digital tools that you can use in your exam preparation classes. We will be working with tools that are practical, user-friendly and that will give you confidence to work with technology in your classroom. There is an increasing number of digital tools available and therefore it is often difficult to make the correct choice. By showing you various tools and evaluating their usefulness for the teaching of the skills required for the exams, you will be able to choose what is best suited for your situation. By using these tools in the classroom, you will be able to inspire your learners with technology for language learning.
This hands-on seminar will give you opportunities to try out the tools presented and ask questions while you are working. There are interesting digital tools available for the teaching of vocabulary, grammar, writing and for practicing speaking. We will be looking at the same core tools in all workshops adjusted to the exam level you have chosen, followed by each presenter working with his / her own suggestions.
We will also be offering a special Saturday evening programme to celebrate the following:
15th Anniversary Cambridge English Spring Seminar
30th Anniversary Cambridge English Exam Centre
We look forward to seeing you at the Spring Seminar!
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Content
Plenary Sessions:
Opening Plenary: “Games-based Language Learning and Assessment”
Dr Amy Devine, Senior Research Manager - Cambridge Assessment English
The language learning field has seen many technological innovations in recent years; however, these have primarily focused on language learning rather than language assessment. This presentation will describe some of the current digital initiatives, such as games-based learning tools and assessments which support a Learning Oriented Assessment approach.
2nd Plenary: “From IT to MyT”
Ben Hoyt, Professor of Business English - School of Management Fribourg
What makes using tech “worth it”? With so many apps and online gadgets available, it is increasingly important to make informed decisions about which ones to use and why (or why not). This presentation will show how to analyse individual situations and help create a framework that will be useful as a guide in making good choices in the future.
The Workshops:
The workshops will look at selected tools in more detail and from a practical perspective. All CEFR levels from A2 to C2 and all skills from vocabulary (EVP) to grammar (EGP) as well as writing and speaking will be covered allowing you to choose the level you teach or are interested in. You will have the opportunity to try out different digital tools and the experienced workshop presenters will guide you through them. Both free tools as well as those that need to be paid for will be shown.
Benefit from:
- Excellent Plenary sessions with experts from Cambridge English Language Assessment
- Several interesting and practical workshops
- Cambridge English Handbooks for teachers and other free support material
- 20% discount at Book Exhibition (various Publishers)
- 4 for 3 Special Offer for Schools
- Delicious refreshments and wonderful location
- Apéro and Gala-Dinner on Saturday evening and Entertainment Programme
Participants
Whether you teach exam preparation classes, conversation or literature courses, you will benefit from attending this seminar as the digital tools that will be presented can be used in all types of classes. They will make your lessons interesting and motivate your students as they can work in an up-to-date way. Your development as a teacher will move forward and show you how to teach in a new and innovative way. You will become confident in using technology when using it in an effective and efficient way. Both experienced as well as new teachers are welcome as you can share ideas and tools.
Speakers
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Amy Devine |
John Potts |
Martyn Clarke |
Tim Black |
Simona Petrescu |
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Zoltán Rézműves |
Joe Hediger |
Ben Hoyt |
Thomas Strasser |
Agenda
Saturday, 18 May 2019
| 08.45 - 09.30 | Registration / Coffee Foyer Forum |
| 09.30 - 10.00 |
Welcome and Introduction |
| 10.00 - 11.00 |
Opening Plenary: “Games-based Language Learning and Assessment” |
| 11.00 - 11.30 | Coffee Break / Book Exhibition Foyer Forum |
| 11.30 - 12.30 |
2nd Plenary: "From IT to MyT" |
| 12.30 - 13.45 | Lunch / Book Exhibition |
| 13.45 - 15.30 |
Workshops A2 - C2 |
| 15.30 - 16.00 | Coffee Break / Book Exhibition Foyer Forum |
| 16.00 - 17.30 |
Workshops A2 - C2 |
| 18.00 - 19.00 19.00 - open |
Apéro in the old wine cellar dating back to the 17th Century Gala Dinner and Entertainment Programme |
Sunday, 19 May 2019
| 08.30 - 09.00 | Coffee Foyer Forum / Book Exhibition |
| 09.00 - 10.30 |
Workshops A2 - C2 |
| 10.30 - 11.00 | Coffee Break / Book Exhibition Foyer Forum |
| 11.00 - 12.30 |
Workshops A2 - C2 |
| 12.30 - 13.30 | Lunch / Book Exhibition / End of Seminar |
Exhibitors
Accommodation
Please see our suggestions for hotel accommodation below. Please call or email the hotel directly to reserve your room. Please mention that you are a Spring Seminar participant of Swiss Exams when reserving with hotel Bocken.
1. Hotel Bocken
www.bocken.ch / www.bocken.ch/bocken-video.php
Special Rates:
Single room incl. breakfast CHF 171 (per room) instead of CHF 190
Double room incl. breakfast CHF 234 (per room) instead of CHF 260
Limited number of rooms available – first come, first served - inform the hotel that you are a Spring Seminar participant of Swiss Exams.
Please contact:
Bocken
Bockenweg 4
CH-8810 Horgen/ZH
Phone 044 727 55 55
Email: info@bocken.ch
2. Hotel Meierhof
Special Rates:
Single room incl. breakfast CHF 165 (per room)
Double room incl. breakfast CHF 190 (per room)
Please contact:
Hotel Meierhof
Bahnhofstrasse 4
CH-8810 Horgen/ZH
Phone 044 728 91 91
Email: mail@hotelmeierhof.ch
Limited number of rooms available – first come, first served - inform the hotel that you are a Spring Seminar participant of Swiss Exams.
Please note:
A shuttle bus transport will be provided to the conference venue for those staying at the Hotel Meierhof.
Contact
If you require further information or assistance please contact us:
| Swiss Exams Cambridge English Exams Centre Zürcherstrasse 46 CH-8400 Winterthur |
Manager Marketing & Customer Service - Jacky Holenstein |
In case of emergency on the seminar day or if the office is closed, please contact our Helpdesk / Hotline:
Telephone: 0900 884 884 (-.70/min)