On December 11th, we were thrilled to inaugurate the first session of an inspiring four-part series of methodological webinars presented by the dynamic Virtual Educator Tremonisha Putros. This event is part of the Virtual English Language Educator Program (coordinated by Associate Professor V.V. Kozlova) and hosted by the Department of English Philology and Linguodidactics (led by Associate Professor H.I. Podosynnikova) at Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko, in partnership with the Inter-university Research Laboratory of TESOL Modern Technologies.
This series is made possible through our collaboration with RELO Kyiv and TESOL-Ukraine, demonstrating our shared commitment to empowering Ukrainian English educators with innovative teaching strategies and digital tools to elevate their professional practices.
The opening webinar, titled “Canvas LMS for Beginners,” offered participants a comprehensive introduction to leveraging the powerful features of the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). The session covered both foundational and advanced aspects of creating and delivering student-centered, interactive online courses. Participants gained valuable insights into:
- Developing engaging discussion boards to foster critical thinking and active participation among students. • Utilizing the Studio video feature to craft high-quality educational content that enhances the learning experience. • Integrating Canvas into English language teaching, with a focus on using multimedia tools to design versatile, interactive, and inclusive lessons.
This session not only introduced educators to the technical aspects of the platform but also emphasized its potential to transform traditional teaching methods into dynamic, collaborative, and student-focused experiences. A special thank you to Tremonisha for sharing her expertise and guiding us through today’s session on Canvas LMS for Beginners. Her insights and practical tips were invaluable in supporting us to enhance our teaching practices.
📌 What’s Next?
We invite you to join us for the next session of this exciting webinar series:
🗓 Friday, December 13
🕔 17:30 (Kyiv Time)
📌 Topic: Student Writing with A.I. Image Generator Perchance
In this session, participants will explore how to integrate the text-to-image A.I. tool Perchance into their teaching practices to revolutionize the way students approach essay writing. We’ll share innovative writing prompts designed to spark creativity and overcome writer's block.
This series represents an extraordinary opportunity for educators to expand their methodological repertoire, embrace digital innovation, and empower students to reach their fullest potential. We look forward to your active participation as we continue to explore transformative approaches to teaching and learning!