J. Jesus Hills
e-future
About
Joseph is an EFL teacher, content developer, and teacher trainer. He has a bachelor’s degree in History from Guilford College, where he studied folklore and its connections and utility in society. He has taught English in South Korea for seven years, working with students of all ages. After leaving the classroom, Joseph transitioned to educational content development, where he has written textbooks and teaching materials for young learners and elementary school students. Joseph has joined e-future this year to assist teachers in an ever-changing educational environment.Sessions
Younger learners Connecting digital and traditional learning environments with extensive reading more
Fri, Aug 5, 15:00-15:45 Asia/Tokyo
Incorporating extensive reading into digital-forward education opens the doors to new forms of engagement for students. However, applying new technology can create a myriad of struggles for educators who may be less familiar with educational technology. Nevertheless, using reading series’ such as e-Future’s Classic Readers to engage students in a physical space while expanding extensive reading into digital spaces creates a well-rounded educational experience. Traditional educational tools and new technology can develop an attractive blend of digital and physical content that will afford educators the freedom to create a robust classroom experience while being ready for any possible problem that might arise.