Empower English Language Learners using Brain POP ESL

Your Name and Title: Mrs. Mariel Gomez de la Torre (ESL Teacher)

School or Organization Name: Thomasville Middle School

Co-Presenter Name(s):

Area of the World from Which You Will Present: North Carolina, United States (eastern)

Language in Which You Will Present: English or Spanish

Target Audience(s): k-12

Short Session Description (one line): Empower English Language Learners using Brain POP ESL

Full Session Description (as long as you would like): Discover how BRAIN POP can advance English Language Learners. We will explore new ways to maximize your teaching time and developing the language of Science, Social Studies, Language Arts & Math. A wealth of opportunities for inspiring, motivating your ESL/EFL students in the process of learning a new language. This presentation is a user friendly, and shows how can students enhance classroom learning and extend English Language beyond school hours. In this session you will learn the rationale for integrating videos from BRAIN POP ESL into your curriculum to spark learning and excitement. You will learn strategies for successful implementation and see several show cases to show the powerful learning potential in your classroom.

Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session: http://tcsms.sharpschool.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=981564&pageId=1174093

Thanks for your submission to present at the 2011 Global Education Conference. Your proposal looks promising, but could benefit from some additional language that ties your work to the conference theme of global collaboration. Your proposed session may imply global collaborations and connections, but we need to see more explanation of how your work ties into our mission. The conference seeks to present ideas, examples and initiatives related to connecting educators and classrooms around the world with an emphasis on promoting global awareness and instilling global competency in students. This is not a general education conference nor a technology conference. Please review your submission and adjust accordingly, so that participants clearly understand how your work fits into the mission of the conference.

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Co-Chair

Lucy Gray November 6, 2011 at 8:38pm

Mariel -

This conference is not solely focused on technology, but more on global collaboration, connections and communication. Can you add some language to your proposal that indicates how BrainPop fits into our mission? Also, you have duplicate proposal submissions; please delete one.

The deadline for submitting your revisions to this proposal is November 7, 2011 at 5 PM CST or 23:00 UTC. We will not accept revisions after this time. Thanks for your ideas and we hope you'll consider applying next year.
Gayle Berthiaume October 30, 2011 at 10:29pm

Thanks for your submission to present at the 2011 Global Education Conference. Your proposal looks promising, but could benefit from some additional language that ties your work to the conference theme of global collaboration. Your proposed session may imply global collaborations and connections, but we need to see more explanation of how your work ties into our mission. The conference seeks to present ideas, examples and initiatives related to connecting educators and classrooms around the world with an emphasis on promoting global awareness and instilling global competency in students. This is not a general education conference nor a technology conference. Please review your submission and adjust accordingly, so that participants clearly understand how your work fits into the mission of the conference.

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