Aaron Jones
University of Seoul
Aaron G. Jones is currently serving as Visiting Professor in the General English Department at the University of Seoul, Republic of Korea. Even before the pandemic, Aaron was interested and active in incorporating technology into the classroom. Engaging students through compelling technology usage remains one of his most fervent passions. He attended Dallas Baptist University and received his Master of Arts in Teaching in ESL and his Master of Arts in Global Leadership in 2017. His research interests include educational strategies and techniques – including technology usage – and how they interact with culture, language, and differing generations.
Sessions
Online Classes: Surviving and Thriving in 2021
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, online teaching has moved from a position of tenuous acceptance and application into standard practice across the world. From parents to students to educators, everyone has undoubtedly struggled with this shift. In this panel, members of the Multimedia and CALL Special Interest Group (MCALL-SIG) as well as two invited speakers will review positive and negative experiences with online teaching; discuss the challenges of converting standardized offline classes to online classes; explore strategies to adapt offline teaching practices to online classes; and share insights into what it takes to succeed in education today. The panel will also be prepared to engage with audience members on specific questions related to online education, using technology in their classes, and solutions and resources to assist educators with tech-related issues in their respective classrooms. Attendees will leave with a renewed perspective on online teaching as well as practical solutions to the challenges of teaching offline courses in an online setting.