R. Alan Davis
McGraw Hill Education
Alan Davis has over 20 years of experience in English education and training which includes curriculum design, online instruction, teacher training and consulting, and project design, implementation and management. He earned a degree in Anthropology from the University of Washington and a Masters in TESOL from the University of Technology, Sydney. He has worked in Australia, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.
Sessions
Adaptive Tools for Remote and Face-to-Face Classes
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
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
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
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.