| Sat Day 2 |
Cairo Time |
Speaker/s |
Bio |
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Title |
Session Type |
| Sat 10 Oct |
10.00 - 10.40 am |
Georgios Kormpas |
Georgios Kormpas is currently the Director of the Teaching, Learning and Development Center at Al Yamamah University in KSA and works for the Center for Executive Education. Georgios is pursuing a Ph.D. in Technology Enhanced Learning from Lancaster University and is currently the chair of TESOL’s ANPC (Affiliate Network Professional Council). |
KSA/Greece |
The Role of the English Language Teacher During COVID-19 |
Keynote |
| Sat 10 Oct |
10.45 - 11.15 am |
Margo Abdel Aziz |
Margo A. Aziz is currently the Director of the International school of Choueifat – Lahore, member of the SABIS® Network, a global educational organization. Ms. Aziz has been in Pakistan for the last eleven years. Before that she worked in the field of management and education in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. She holds MA Degrees in business administration and quality management. At present, she is enrolled in the Executive MBA program at Harvard University. |
Pakistan/USA |
Times of Lockdown: How to Build Positivity and Resilience |
Featured Talk |
| Sat 10 Oct |
11.15 - 11.45 am |
Marisa Constantinedes |
Marisa Constantinides is a Course Designer & Tutor on all courses from CELTA to the postgraduate Cambridge Delta. She is a published author of materials for learners, numerous articles and blog posts on ELT and chapters in volumes on Creativity and 21st Century Skills. A finalist in the ELTons Awards in 2012 for, she volunteers time for the ELT community – most recent was IATEFL LTSIG – and for free webinars for teachers around the world. |
Greece |
Problems and Solutions with Trainees and Tutors New to Online Teaching |
Featured Talk |
| Sat 10 Oct |
11.45 am - 12.15 pm |
Basma Abd El Khalek |
Basma Abd Elhamied, also known as "Abla Basma", is a full-time troublemaker. In her free time, she is a Teacher Trainer & English Instructor. She has been teaching for +10 years. She is the founder of TEFLship-an online platform to qualify the English teachers. She worked in the American University-School of Continuing Education and several other universities and institutions. |
Egypt |
The Ebb and Flow of Online Teaching Challenges |
Talk |
| Sat 10 Oct |
12.15 - 12.45 pm |
Ola Hosny |
Ola Hosny is an Educational Research and Development Specialist with over 20 years of experience. Hosny is specialized in examining policies pertaining to education in local and global contexts. Hosny trains governmental and international teachers on diversified instructional, classroom, and assessment strategies that serve varied contexts and outcomes. |
Egypt |
Closing the Gap of Online Teaching; Goals & Hands-on Activities |
Talk |
| Sat 10 Oct |
12.45 - 1.30 pm |
Break |
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| Sat 10 Oct |
1.30 - 2.00 pm |
Amany Alkhayat |
Amany Alkhayat is a doctoral fellow in the Instructional Technology and Media program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She’s also the founder and Chair of the Technology Enhanced Language Learning SIG in NYS TESOL, New York. She is a Udemy instructor and the the CEO of Speekit. She earned her first MA degree in TEFL from the American University in Cairo and her second MA degree in Instructional Technology and Media from TC, Columbia University. She has more than 20 years of teaching experience in Egypt, KSA, and the US. |
USA/Egypt |
Why It's Time to Transform your Classroom with Artificial Intelligence Tools for Language Learning |
Featured Talk |
| Sat 10 Oct |
2.05 - 2.45 pm |
Abdelmajid Bouziane, PhD |
Abdelmajid Bouziane is a professor of education. He specialises in research on learning and teaching (foreign) languages. He has published widely on EFL in journals and books in Morocco and elsewhere. He is particularly interested in EFL, ICT in education, teachers' associations, research methods and quality in (higher) education. He has been involved in teaching and supervision for almost four decades and in teacher training both in Morocco and in other countries for over two decades. He is currently in charge of e-learning and digital transformation in the place where he works. |
Morocco |
The Online Provisions in ESL/EFL: Towards an Integrated Policy |
Keynote |
| Sat 10 Oct |
2.50 - 3.50 pm |
Vance Stevens |
Vance Stevens is founder of Webheads in Action On the Internet editor for TESL-EJ, hosts the podcast series Learning2gether with almost 500 episodes, and serves TESOL CALL-IS Electronic Village Online as coordinator and session moderator. Editorial board member of CALL Journal, he received the 2019 CALL Research Conference Lifetime Achievement Award. |
Malaysia/USA |
Together Remotely: What’s New and Normal in Surviving Lockdown? |
Panel |
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Claire Bradin Siskin |
Claire Bradin Siskin is a consultant, teacher trainer, and practitioner of computer-assisted language learning (CALL). She has 20 years of experience as an instructor of ESL/EFL. She is a past chair of the CALL Interest Section of TESOL. She has a strong interest in international education and has given presentations in 24 countries. |
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Michael Kenteris, PhD |
Dr. Mike Kenteris has a privately-owned language school in Greece and believes in engaging his learners through the use of active learning spaces and CALL tech as a tool to succeed in achieving learning outcomes. His current research interests include gamification in EFL schools and of course Flipped learning. |
Greece |
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| Sat 10 Oct |
3.50 - 4.00 pm |
Q&A with Panelists |
| Sat 10 Oct |
4.00 - 4.30 pm |
Minnie Wang |
Minxiu Wang is from Nanjing, China, who works as a cost engineer. She has been educating herself and got a bachelor degree in English from Nanjing Normal University. In 2004, she taught Kids English on weekends. She loves Chinese fork music, so she takes online courses on playing ancient zithers. |
China |
Internet Plays an Important role in Self-education |
Featured Session |
| Sat 10 Oct |
4.30 - 5.10 pm |
Lilika Couri |
Lilika Couri is a teacher educator and EFL School Management Consultant in Greece and abroad. She is co-director of Educational & Training Concepts and has co-authored EFL teaching books. She is a founding member of TESOL Greece and of the Greek Fulbright Alumni association. Lilika is the 2020-2021 TESOL Greece Chair. |
Greece |
Beyond the Pandemic, What? Empower, Inspire, Connect |
Keynote |
| Sat 10 Oct |
5.10 - 6.00 pm |
Break |
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| Sat 10 Oct |
6.00 - 7.00 pm |
Rana Khan |
Rana Khan is a senior instructor in English and Business at English and Skills Foundation Program at Algonquin College. She has a Masters’ degree in English and Business. Rana is chair to Conferences Professional Council, TESOL International Association. She is currently pursuing Doctorate in Education from University of Bath UK. |
Kuwait |
The Role of Professional Associations: Past, Present and Future Directions |
Panel |
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Georgios Kormpas |
Georgios Kormpas is currently the Director of the Teaching, Learning and Development Center at Al Yamamah University in KSA and works for the Center for Executive Education. Georgios is pursuing a Ph.D. in Technology Enhanced Learning from Lancaster University and is currently the chair of TESOL's ANPC (Affiliate Network Professional Council). |
KSA/Greece |
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Christine Coombe, PhD |
Dr Christine Coombe is an Associate Professor of General Studies at Dubai Men's College, Higher Colleges of Technology in the UAE. She served as President of the TESOL International Association from 2011 to 2012. |
UAE/USA |
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Sandra Stein |
Sandra Stein, M.Ed. TOESL, Sr. Instructor, Intensive English Program, American University of Kuwait. An educator for 30 years, Sandra focuses on curriculum development, reading, learning disabilities, and project-based learning. She was Director of the IEP for three years, served as Reading and Writing Coordinator, and is a Distinguished Toastmaster. |
Kuwait |
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Alison Larkin Koushki |
Alison is Senior Language Educator at American University of Kuwait, Alison Larkin Koushki celebrates language and culture with her students through literature, drama, and the arts. She holds an MA in Cultural and Linguistic Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is now pursuing Ed.D. studies at the University of Bath. |
Kuwait |
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Mashael Al-Hamly, PhD |
Mashael Al-Hamly is a Professor of Applied Linguistics. She is the director of the M.A. and Ph.D. Programs in Translation at Kuwait University. She has a PhD in CALL. She has published in regional as well international journals in the areas of CALL, testing as well as translation studies. |
Kuwait |
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| Sat 10 Oct |
7.10 - 8.10 pm |
Deborah Healey, PhD |
Deborah Healey is the 2020-2021 Past President of the Board of Directors of TESOL International Association. An online and face-to-face teacher educator, she writes and presents extensively internationally (Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, US) on appropriate use of technology in language teaching. Her doctorate is in Computers in Education. |
USA |
Coping Around the World: TESOL International Association Perspectives |
Panel |
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Grazia Maria Mendoza Chirinos |
Grazzia Maria Mendoza Chirinos from Honduras is US State Department Alumna recognized for project development for teachers’ professional growth and has been in the field for 27 years. Research interests include CALL, CBLT and Methodological approaches to Professional Development. Currently, TESOL International Board Member and Education Specialist at USAID Honduras. |
Hondorus |
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Kathy Lobo |
Kathy Lobo has taught in both private and public schools in the US, Australia, Hong Kong and Japan. Presently in Massachusetts she is a full-time middle school ESL teacher and an adjunct professor in Education at Brandeis University. Finally, Kathy is a member of TESOL International’s Board of Directors. |
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Okon Effiong, PhD |
Okon Effiong teaches English in the Foundation Programme, Qatar University. He has also taught in Nigeria, UK and Japan. A Board member of TESOL International Association, he is the Founder and Past President of Africa TESOL and a Past President of Qatar TESOL. He holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics. |
Qatar/Nigeria |
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| Sat 10 Oct |
8.10 - 8.30 pm |
Q&A with Panelists |
| Sat 10 Oct |
8.30 - 9.00 pm |
Rob Howard |
Rob is Teacher, trainer, author, EFLtalks founder, Online Language Center owner, Business Language Training Institute managing partner, worldwide speaker on Business English. IATEFL BESIG Online & Web joint coordinator, Video and Online Coordinator for Visual Arts Circle and cofounder of Independent Authors & Publishers. Nominated for the 2016 British Council's ELTon Award. |
Poland/USA |
Taking the Upper Hand Online: Focusing on Speaking, Pronunciation and Accuracy |
Featured Talk |
| Sat 10 Oct |
9.00 - 9.30 pm |
Anastasia Khawaja, PhD |
Anastasia Khawaja (she/her) is an ESL instructor and adjunct professor at The University of South Florida. She is past co-chair of the Social Responsibility Interest Section and current member of the Membership Professional Council for TESOL International. Her research engages with global peace education and breaking the binary understanding of the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict through the exploration of language use and language representation. |
USA |
Cameras Off, Engagement Still On: Exploring Remote Classroom Engagement as a Partnership Between Educators and Students |
Featured Talk |
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