TACON 2017: Full Schedule

14:15 GMT+04

Extre-meme-ly Engaging: Memes for Classroom Interaction

Participants will receive practical, easy-to-implement classroom activities using memes as fun, engaging material for linguistic interaction. Presenters will share their own experiences using memes in the classroom, several ideas for participants to incorporate memes into lessons at any level, and demonstrate how to create memes with free, user-friendly resources.

Speakers

Andrea Banicki

Qatar University

Andrea Banicki holds an M.A. in Language Teaching with a concentration in TESOL from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is currently a Lecturer at Qatar University.

Neil Morris

Thursday March 9, 2017 14:15 - 15:00 GMT+04
Executive Suite 2

Interactive Workshop, New Media Literacy

Tags Interactive Workshop, New Media Literacy

10:15 GMT+04

New media Literacy Why Should be Implemented?

It is important for the teachers and the stakeholders to acknowledge the influence of social media in the classroom and integrate the relevant information to enhance the learning of students. The presenter will discuss its exposure and scope to broaden the educational experience. Intended audience: Teachers and School Management

Speakers

Nadia Al-Ghamdi

Ministry of Education

Nadia ALGhamdi has acquired her portfolio as the Foreign Education Supervisor-Yanbu, teachersâ€™ trainer and TEFL specialist. Currently, she is organizing her research paper on â€œEffective School Leadershipâ€

Friday March 10, 2017 10:15 - 11:00 GMT+04
Executive Suite 4