Languages, ICT, education

Social Media has given educators the opportunity for self-directed, collaborative and connected learning. Network literacy, according to Eric Hellweg, requires a basic understanding of network technology, intelligence, capabilities and the ability of crafting one’s own network identity.

So, how do you bring the benefits of social media to a conference without making the conference ABOUT social media or technology? How do you share the basics of connecting and learning collaboratively with attendees who are newbies? ...

Throughout the Liverpool IATEFL Conference each day plenary sessions and   video interviews will be broadcast live from the Liverpool Online studio. 

On 8 March I had the pleasure to host an Open Space session at the 20th IATEFL Slovenia Conference. If it's the first time you hear about Open Space as an organizing framework for meetings, (un)conferences, etc, take a look at this adapted version of Open Space principles and the excellent law of two feet.

I also usually like to show participants bits of the wikipedia entry, highlighting that: The issues that are most important to people will get discussed." (Willy Cardoso)