Just Press Play: Using Film and Video to Bring Your Language Classroom to Life

Upper Primary and Secondary Language teachers We all remember the excitement of seeing our teacher wheel the AV trolley into the classroom. The technology has changed, but the power of film and video to motivate and engage students absolutely hasn’t. In fact, video is now the medium of choice for young people, which makes it one of the most valuable tools a language teacher can have. This practical, hands-on workshop is designed for language teachers who want to make the most of the Viewing element without feeling overwhelmed by complicated technology. Every tool and technique covered in this workshop is simple to use, for both teachers and students, so you can focus on the learning rather than the logistics. Across the day, participants will explore: The focus of this workshop is firmly on the practical. You won’t leave with a list of ideas you might get around to one day. You’ll leave with activities and teaching materials you’ve developed yourself, ready to use in your very next lesson. Rowena Bata has been a Languages teacher for 25 years and she has worked at schools in Victoria as well as in France, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia. She has held various positions of leadership and has taught students of all ages, from Prep to adult. Rowena holds a Master’s degree in Linguistics and she is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer. She is interested in bridging the gap between second language acquisition theory and what happens in a classroom, and she has a particular focus on the role that technology can play in the language learning process. Rowena has a wealth of experience that she brings to her presentations and her workshops are always practical and full of ideas for teachers to take away and use in their class immediately. Classroom Dynamics – the latest strategies and solutions to positive classroom management – Glen Pearsall I really enjoyed the small group size. The sessions were interactive and we not only saw Glenn demonstrate how he would use strategies himself but we heard from other educators on their challenges and thoughts and also saw video examples from other schools. I find this multi modal style of presentation much more engaging. It was also appreciated to have a copy of the book to take back to school and access to the online platform. The best P.D. I have attended in living memory!” I loved every minute of this engaging, interesting and informative PD. And I have been teaching for 40+ years! Classroom Dynamics – the latest strategies and solutions to positive classroom management – Glen Pearsall Top quality presenter who knows his stuff and delivers it in a way that is easy to understand and to apply. Check in was easy and the Critical Agendas staff were very helpful and professional. “It is the first P.L. in a long long time that I haven’t been checking in with my watch.” Just a big Thank you for giving us the opportunity to attend the Critical Agenda Workshop yesterday. David presented a great program, lots