IATEFL LTSIG and ReSIG PCE Brighton 2024 Researching and promoting inclusive language practices through Technology
Participants Guide
In this event, we expect to learn about challenges and opportunities to make informed decisions regarding inclusive language practices through Technology. Our two SIGs aim to share ideas and best practices in incorporatingtechnologicallyadvanced techniques in promoting inclusive language practices!
Programme Time Session
9.30 Welcoming delegates
Opening remarks: Dr Maria Diakou (LTSIG) (Cyprus Ministry of Education) and Dr Ernesto Vargas Gil (ReSIG/Queen Mary University of London.
9:50 to 10:35 Plenary 1 (40 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A-Discussion to follow at the end of the day)
Online teacher research mentoring for whose professional development?
Dr Harry K. Kuchah
10:35 to 11:15 Mini sessions/talks (10 minutes for each, including Q&A- Discussion to follow at the end of the day)
10:35-10:45 Peering into the Animal Farm through the SEN lens
Evangelia Tigka
Secondary Special Education School of Athens
Greece
10:45-10:55 Systems interaction, inclusion, and the question of sustainability in teacher research: Reflections from personal experience mentoring teachers in Africa
Dr Eric Ekembe Higher Teacher Training College Yaounde
Cameroon
10:55-11:05 Empowering Nursing Students to Use Inclusive Language in Healthcare Settings: Microsoft Bing as a Learning Assistant
Dr I-Chen Hsieh Coventry University UK
11:05-11:15 Enhancing Language Learning Through Prompt Engineering: Nurturing Critical Thinking and Creativity
Yiviri Rasifatu Tombir
Cameroon English Language and Literature Teachers' Association (CAMELTA)
Cameroon
11.15 - 11.45 BREAK
11.45 to 12.45 Workshop
Inclusive Principles and Strategies: Differentiation of Learning Online
Graham Stanley
13.00 to 14.00 LUNCH BREAK
14.00 to 14.35 (20 minutes/each speaker has his/her own corner for presenting/ attendees will be able to rotate and listen to each speaker) (+15 minutes of general discussion)
Interactive
Poster Presentations
AI-facilitated reflective practices for inclusive teacher education
Dr Elena Oncevska Ager
Saints Cyril and Methodius University North Macedonia
14:35 to 15:15
Researching the impact of weekly intercultural Zoom link-ups on children's enjoyment of studying English in large classes in Governmental schools in Gaza
Nick Bilbrough
Inclusivity and Generative AI tools in the classroom
Dr Sam Oliver
Insight Application Manager at Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Navigating anxiety: the impact of personal journals on pre-service English Teachers during the postpandemic era
Dr Marisol Guzman Cova BUAP Mexico
Mini sessions/talk (10 minutes for each, including Q&A- Discussion to follow at the end of the day)
14:35-14:45 Story-Led Gamification: A Quick Tour of English Language Adventures
IATEFL Learning Technologies SIG and Research SIG 2024 PCE
Penelope Mosavian
Department of Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick UK
14:45-14:55 Promoting inclusive language practices in teacher training via increased accessibility in a digital environment: the SCALED course
Joanna Nijakowska University of Warsaw Poland
Ewa Guz University of Warsaw Poland
14:55-15:05 Designing for or with? Participatory design of AI-mediated inclusive learning experiences
Joshua Underwood Independent Spain
15:05-15:15 Integration of Technology as a tool to promote heutagogy, interactive learning, and demystifying problematic concepts in English Language Teaching
Danson Mbaabu Kimathi
Kiurani Boys’ High School - Kenya
University of Exeter UK
15.15 - 15.45
BREAK
15.45 to 16.30 Plenary 2 (40 minutes +5 minutes Q&A-Discussion to follow at the end of the day)
"It meant freedom": neurodiversity and assistive technologies
Nicky Hockly
16.30-16.55
16.55
Q&A Interactive Discussion
Closing remarks