Dr. Cowin invited as Keynote Speaker on the topic ” Metaverses, Transdisciplinary Pedagogy and Nanoscience in Education” at InovSciTech’s 4th Global Webinar on Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (WEBAS-2022)

JUNE 11-12, 2022 as an online event.

WEBAS-2022 will focus on the theme: Contemporary Challenges and Practical solutions in Applied Science, Engineering and Technology. The online conference aims to bring together leading scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology.

The online conference provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for eminent scientists, researchers, educators, students, and professionals in related fields to present and discuss current trends, challenges, and solutions in these fields. It further aims to create a global platform for researchers, scientists, engineers, and industrial experts in the field of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology to exchange and share their experiences, ideas, and research results on different aspects of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology.




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Dr. Jasmin (Bey) Cowin presents at the Fifteenth International Conference on e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan the E-Learning and Course Design Wheel: Multimodal and Multiliteracy Perspectives

Cowin, J. (2022, April 15-16). E-Learning and Course Design Wheel: Multimodal and Multiliteracy Perspectives [poster presentation]. Fifteenth International Conference on e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan. 

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The possibilities that are opened up by digital platforms, eLearning, and distance education are of great benefit to institutions, corporations, educators, and learners. However, design information for course design is mostly oriented toward listing steps or defining the terms of instructional design, eLearning, and blended learning. This poster visualizes eLearning and course design through an eLearning and course navigation wheel keeping in mind multimodal and multiliteracy perspectives. The eLearning and course design wheel can function as appealing support for individuals designing online learning environments or as an eLearning course design guidance.

Access, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion – May 14th VirtuaTell’s 2022 Conference Scholarship Application/Fee Waiver

Access, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion and VirtuaTell’s 2022 Conference Intentionally Inclusive Practice!

Emerging Technologies in Language Learning and Teaching: Diversity, Criticality and Multimodality, May 14, 2022

Our conference theme reflects current trends and approaches in second language learning and teaching through inclusive, self-reflexive, and multimodal practices embedded in our research and our everyday teaching. This theme invites a broad consideration of related issues, including (but not limited to) the following: Smart CALL, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, language assessment, and learner’s data, Natural Language Processing, Mobile Learning, Intelligent Tutors, games and language learning, gamification, Adaptive Learning algorithms.

Our goal: To facilitate equal and equitable opportunities for attendees to take advantage of our VirtuaTell 2022 Conference presentations, workshops and seminars, including access to educational & tech resources. We hope to accomplish this through removal of any actual or potential barriers such as conference cost to facilitate equitable worldwide participation from interested attendees .

VirtuaTell’s 2022 Conference Team
Amany Alkhayat, Conference Chair
Farah Akbar, Conference Co-chair
Dr. Jasmin (Bey) Cowin, Conference Co-chair
Christian Perticone, Conference Co-chair
Dr. Ali Safivand, Conference Co-chair

VirtuaTell 2022 Conference Scholarship Application/Fee Waiver
Filling out this application will enable the VirtuaTell 2022 conference team to register you free of charge to the VirtuaTell 2022 Conference if you meet eligibility. Eligibility centers around financial needs and personal/professional hardship. This free registration is available for the first 200 applicants. Your registration does not give you membership to NYS TESOL. Submissions close May 8th, 2022.

VirtuaTell 2022 Conference Scholarship Application/Fee Waiver

Touro University’s Graduate School of Education TESOL Teacher Bianca Soto-King’s Materials Critique & Redesign for EDPN 673

EDPN 673 Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

This course provides a historical overview of second language acquisition theories and teaching methods. Students learn how to apply current approaches, methods and techniques, with attention to the effective use of materials, in teaching English as a second language. Students will engage in the planning and implementation of standards-based ESL instruction which includes differentiated learning experiences geared to students’ needs. Emphasis is placed on creating culturally responsive learning environments. Includes 15 hours of fieldwork.

Bianca Soto-King is an NYC Public School teacher who currently works in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. She teaches 6th grade ELA and is completing her master’s degree in TESOL at Touro University. She is a native Brooklynite and a lover of all things literary.

Redesign for Chapter 7 , Freak the Mighty

The first thing I would do is have a prereading activity. I would use Quizlet and assign vocabulary flashcards for homework the day before we read the chapter. The five words that I would present are perspective, trajectory, converging, swaggering and nanosecond. The flashcards would have the word in English, Spanish and Chinese, the page number the word is located in, a visual aid and the definition of the word.

Bianca Soto-King,
Touro University, GSE TESOL
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World Book Day at the Touro College Graduate School of Education APRIL 7, 2022 9:00AM – 4:00 PM ET

World Book Day celebrates the joy of reading and the pride of having books of your own. Touro’s Graduate School of Education faculty and friends are joining in the celebration on Thursday, April 7th, 2022, through a marathon read aloud from 9 am to 4 pm, and also by sharing award-winning books and resources for teachers, parents, and caregivers.

Attend a Read Aloud – Thursday, April 7, 2022

You can attend the entire day or come in and out for stories that interest you. If you are a teacher, we encourage you to bring your class. The webinar read alouds will be enriched with carefully selected web resources for teacher/parent/caregiver activities that can be used in conjunction with a shared reading of the book.

10:20AM
HANISH: THE STORY OF THE HARP by Nicolas Carter
Read by Jasmin Cowin, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor, TESOL

Inspired by a dream, a young boy named Hanish transforms a hunting bow into the first harp and shares his music with the world. His story, with fabulous illustrations by Arlette Vaistij, reveals how a weapon can be transformed into an instrument of peace and how magical the harp can be.

Dr. Cowin will enrich the story with her harp music.

Register for Thursday’s Read Alouds

Emerging Technologies in Language Learning and Teaching: Diversity, Criticality and Multimodality, The VirtuaTell Spring 2022 Conference, May 14th, 2022

Thank you to the conference team Amany AlKhayat – conference chair, Farah Akbar – conference co-chair, Ali Safivand – conference co-chair, Dr. Jasmin Cowin conference co-chair for helping to plan, organize and execute The VirtuaTell Spring 2022 Conference to be held virtually on May 14th, 2022.

The goal of our conference is to provide TESOL professionals with an opportunity to showcase their student-centered approach with a focus on promoting and nurturing student engagement in their classroom and beyond.

VirtuaTell Spring 2022 Conference

A one-day conference of talks, activities, and workshops. Conference Theme – Emerging Technologies in Language Learning and Teaching: Diversity, Criticality and Multimodality. This theme reflects current trends and approaches in second language learning and teaching Through inclusive, self-reflexive and multimodal practices embedded in our research and our teaching. This theme invites a broad consideration of related issues, including (but not limited to) the following: Metaverses, Smart CALL, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, language assessment and learner’s data, Natural Language Processing, Mobile Learning, Intelligent Tutors, games and language learning, gamification, Adaptive Learning algorithms.


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World Book Day at Touro University Graduate School of Education Thursday, April 7th, 2022

Touro University Graduate School of Education will celebrate World Book Day Thursday, April 7th, 2022 through a marathon read-aloud from 9 am to 4 pm. Concurrently, Touro University celebrates its 50th anniversary by sharing award-winning books and resources for teachers, parents, and caregivers. Click here for the complete schedule: https://www.touro.edu/news–events/events/world-book-day-2022.php

Registration Required for This Free Event: Webinar Registration – Zoom

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Touro University’s Graduate School of Education TESOL Teacher Candidate  Kelly Broshears Morphology and Semantics Project: ‘The Giving Tree’ for EDDN 636

EDDN 636 Linguistic Structure of the English Language – Sociolinguistic Perspective

Course Description:
This course provides an understanding of basic linguistic concepts and their applications for TESOL instruction. Students will be introduced to the essential concepts of language development and modern linguistic components that are relevant to first and second language pedagogy. Specific concepts include: phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, pragmatics, discourse analysis, and the nature of regional and social variations in English and the relationship between dialects and ethnic identity. Students will explore the origins, diversity, and functions of human languages, in addition to the relationship between language and society. Students will also study key concepts of sociolinguistics in order to gain a solid understanding of the social and cultural dimensions of language. Includes 10 hours of fieldwork. 3 credits

Michele Goldin is an Assistant Professor of Bilingual Education and TESOL at Touro University Graduate School of Education. She received her Ph.D. in Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition from Rutgers University. Her research broadly focuses on child bilingualism. As a heritage speaker of Spanish herself, she strives to increase our understanding of bilingual development with direct implications for successful academic outcomes, language policy and pedagogy, as well as bilingual and dual-language education.

Kelly Broshears is a 3rd-semester student at Touro College as a member of the TESOL master’s program. She received her undergraduate degree at Salve Regina University in Newport RI in 2019 majoring in early childhood education. “This is where I found a passion for working with ENL students. Currently, I am a kindergarten teacher for the NYC DOE in District 27.”

Context games: One idea I thought of would be a game in regard to the context of the word. I would introduce a word and would read the definition of the word. Then, I would give 3 sentences with the word but two do not make sense in the context. Students would have to choose which sentence would make sense.

Kelly Broshears, Touro University, Graduate School of Education TESOL Teacher Candidate
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Dr. Jasmin (Bey) Cowin’s Resource Infographic: Artificial Intelligence Use Cases

I am excited to share my infographic”Artificial Intelligence Use Cases” which visualizes the spectrum of AI across different sectors. Each white button in the PDF below contains a link to further resources.

There are a plethora of resources available such as blog posts, podcasts, white papers, scholarly articles, online courses, and newsletters. This infographic is intended as a resource and starting point for people who want to learn more about AI and its use cases.

Dr. Jasmin (Bey) Cowin
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