Adaptive Tools for Remote and Face-to-Face Classes #411

Sun, Nov 22, 10:45-11:45 JST

Adaptive learning delivers personalized content to students based on their performance in a series of tasks that are unique to them. In this presentation, we will look at LearnSmart Achieve (LSA), an adaptive learning program aligned with the New Interactions series. LSA is a skills-based program for Academic English. We will examine its practical applications by looking at how it can be used to complement ongoing English language courses in face-to-face and remote learning situations.

Introduction to New Interactions - English for Academic Purposes #889

Tue, Nov 17, 14:00-15:00 JST

New Interactions is a fully revised and enhanced version of the most trusted name in English for Academic Purposes. It is a five-level program that focuses on developing the academic language and skills that students will need for higher education. New Interactions is a blended delivery program that is built on the Connect platform, which is an innovative tool that allows for personalized learning that can be delivered remotely or face to face. It also features remote proctoring ability. In this presentation, we will look at the academic program as well as conduct a walk-through of the platform.

Introduction to New Interactions – English for Academic Purposes #890

Thu, Nov 19, 14:00-15:00 JST

New Interactions is a fully revised and enhanced version of the most trusted name in English for Academic Purposes. It is a five-level program that focuses on developing the academic language and skills that students will need for higher education. New Interactions is a blended delivery program that is built on the Connect platform, which is an innovative tool that allows for personalized learning that can be delivered remotely or face to face. It also features remote proctoring ability. In this presentation, we will look at the academic program as well as conduct a walk-through of the platform.

Digital Tools for Kindergarten and Young Learners for Remote and Classroom Teaching – MidiEnglish, MidiPhonics and Moo-O #891

Wed, Nov 18, 14:00-15:00 JST

As more schools turn to remote learning, the need for digital products for all ages increases. In this presentation, we will look at three tools that can be used effectively for face-to-face and remote teaching to very young learners. MidiEnglish is a blended holistic tool for learning English that is based around the idea that learning should be fun and meaningful for learners. It includes music, games and physical activities that students can do in groups or individually. We have recently updated it to include remote capabilities that allows students to interact with the program even from home. MidiPhonics is an extension of the Midi family that focuses on phonics. Moo-O is an interactive story-telling program in which learners can join the story to act out the parts.

Putting the Power of Reading Practice into the Hands of Individual Student #897

Mon, Nov 23, 14:00-15:00 JST

Teaching mixed-ability classes is a common challenge for most teachers. They face with differences among students in terms of their ability, rate of learning, language proficiency, and literacy skills. When the different learning needs aren’t met or supported, students can easily lack motivation and their learning can significantly suffer. This presentation will show how each individual student can work at the appropriate level and move ahead at his or her own pace improving reading proficiency using SRA Reading Laboratory. SRA Reading Laboratory is a research-based program that provides individualized skills instruction, permits independent work, and promotes students’ sense of responsibility. Reading Laboratory is best used as a supplemental reading practice and differentiation program.

ELLevateSkills

The Future of English Language LearningELLevate English is an innovative, three-level English Language Learning course delivering an engaging and interactive learning experience for young adult and adult students. Activities with clearly stated learning outcomes facilitate student learning and language acquisition. Essential Questions draw students into the intriguing unit topics by utilizing critical thinking skills. With this approach, students progress beyond basic understanding to reach higher levels of comprehension and analysis.https://www.mheducation.com.sg/ellevateskills

New Interactions

The Power to Pave Your Own Learning JourneyNew Interactions is a fully revised and enhanced edition of the most trusted brand name in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), the pioneer series Interactions/Mosaic. It prepares students for university classes by fully integrating every aspect of student life. This new edition offers powerful digital tools that support the content with relevancy and real-world application that is crucial to learning in a fast-paced, global world.New Interactions is a five level EAP series for students studying at Higher Education institutes requiring English as part of their studies. The fully integrated online course offers a rich environment that expands student’s learning and supports teacher’s teaching with automatically graded practice, assessment, classroom presentation tools, online community and more.https://www.mheducation.com.sg/new-interactions

SRA Reading Lab

Instilling Confidence in Learners for More Than 60 YearsAs one of the earliest personalized learning programs, SRA Reading Laboratory® has improved the reading and independent learning skills of more than 100 million students in 63 countries, becoming one of the most trusted names in literacy learning.With an easy-to-use box of self-guided and leveled selections for a given classroom,SRA Reading Laboratory lets you develop confident readers through supplemental and personalized K–12 reading content that ensures each student is working at the appropriate level and moving ahead at his or her own pace. The program helps students:Develop comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, word analysis, and study skillsReinforce specific skills in which certain students show a weaknessEngage their interests and increase their knowledge base using a wide array of fiction and nonfiction selectionsTake ownership of their own work and progresshttps://www.mheducation.com.sg/sra-reading-laboratory

MidiEnglish Kindergarten

Learn English through stories, music and playMidisaurus English Kindergarten is an English program for children of 3 to 6 years old.The program comprises a series of progressive readers, activity books and multimedia resources. Children acquire English skills through shared reading, fun activities, role playing, music and movement, rhymes and songs.MidiPhonics is a dynamic English learning program that provides a multimedia approach to introduce the alphabet, letter sounds, and the blending of sounds.Through integrated readers, phonics-based activities, songs and multi-platform learning engines, children build a strong foundation in phonemic awareness and develop the ability to read with confidence.http://midienglish.com/phonics.phphttp://midienglish.com/kindergarten.phphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqxZsBi4WaI

Moo-O

Instilling Confidence in Learners for More Than 60 YearsLearning starts with a story and learners go through the Moo-O Learning Cycle to build up their language skills. These skills are reinforced with each new story (a new learning cycle).https://www.mheducation.com.sg/moo-o