COD 2020 - D345

Webinar: Literacy and Computational Thinking for Kindergarten

Participants who attended the “Phonics & Computational Thinking” webinar in September

1 sessions, start: 09-Nov

Course detail

Year: 2020
Level: Distance
Language: English
Status: Ended
Lugar: Distance
Facilitator/s: Ms. Jennifer Verschoor, Ms. Grace Vilar
Print course
ESSARP Schools
Free of charge
Exams Schools
ARS 2400.00
Non affiliate
ARS 2400.00

Sessions

Sessions Dates Start Finish
1 09 November 2020 05:30 pm 07:00 pm

Facilitator/s

Jennifer Verschoor

Jennifer Verschoor graduated from St. Andrew's Scots School. She holds a degree in Literary, Technical and Legal Translation as well as a Bachelor's degree in Educational Management, English Teaching and ICT in the Classroom validated by Trinity College London. She holds an MA in Virtual Environments and a Specialization in Education and ICT offered by the Ministry of Education in Argentina. She is the co-author of My First Digital Journey, an ebook published by The Round in December 2012. Currently she is working for the British Council in Argentina and Chile, ESSARP, Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Cambridge English and SimpleK12 giving teacher training courses on the integration of ICT. She has been hired by SBS International to co-moderate TIC en el AULA, nominated for an ELTon Award in 2013 under the category Local Innovation.

Grace Vilar

Grace is a highly accomplished English teacher with extensive experience in the classroom and leadership positions in bilingual schools in Argentina. With 30 years of teaching experience, she has honed her expertise in Phonics and Literacy. She regularly travels to the UK to collaborate with renowned Phonics and Literacy experts, staying up-to-date with the latest methodologies.

Grace's passion for Synthetic Phonics is evident in her role as a Synthetic Phonics Trainer and her certification as an expert in the field. She also serves as an Educational and Literacy Consultant, offering valuable advice and delivering training sessions in various countries including Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brasil, Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru. Her expertise extends to both private and state schools.

Notably, Grace is an esteemed member of the IFERI Committee (International Foundation for Effective Reading Instruction), where she contributes her insights and knowledge to advance effective reading instruction globally. Additionally, she is an Associate of Educators International, actively volunteering overseas for the Department of Education UK.

Grace's contributions extend beyond teaching and consulting. She has authored the acclaimed Spanish Phonics Programme, "Alfabetizacion en español," providing valuable resources for literacy development in the Spanish language.

Overall, Grace's wealth of experience, commitment to Phonics and Literacy education, and global involvement make her a highly respected and influential figure in the field.
Participants who attended the “Phonics & Computational Thinking” webinar in September
Learn about literacy and the development of oral language in the early years implementing computational thinking strategies and how to integrate Scratch Jr in Kindergarten.
Literacy processes: Developing oral language, vocabulary through story telling and environmental sounds, voice sounds and alliteration.
The 4 cornerstones of Computational Thinking: Abstraction, Pattern Recognition, Decomposition and Algorithm.
Sequencing and re-telling of a story using Scratch Jr.
Interactive webinar delivered via Zoom, where you will be experimenting and learning together.
Trainers notes will be provided.
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