
2014 English Australia Conference presentations
The speakers listed below have agreed to share PDFs of their presentation material.
Presentations have been posted in alphabetical order. Please note that none are peer reviewed.
Please note that the opinions expressed in the presentations do not necessarily represent those of English Australia.
Please note: Permission to use material within the presentations must be obtained from the presenter. Please contact English Australia for contact details of the presenters below.
If you would like your presentation to appear on this webpage, please contact easec@englishaustralia.com.au.
Pre-conference workshops
Gad Lim Assessment Masterclass Mastering EAP assessment
Adrian Underhill Teaching pronunciation as a physical activity and using ‘the chart’ as a map of the territory
Plenary presentations
Tess Julian Everyday innovation: rising to the challenge of change
Mark Pegrum Walking and talking around the world: A snapshot of international mobile English learning
Adrian Underhill Quality in professional learning & development
Concurrent sessions
Panel presentations
2014 Action Research in ELICOS Program colloquium and summary
Exploring the ‘Q’ in TEQSA and ASQA Chris Robinson (ASQA)
Future, focus, familiarise: reviewing your target markets Kadi Taylor, Austrade, Tim Field & Natasha Davies
Innovation in ELICOS showcase & University of Tasmania English Language Centre project
The future of student recruitment in the language travel industry: a conversation about commoditisation, pricing, global distribution systems, online ratings/reviews and other developments impacting on how we do business Rob Brown, Rod Hearps, Mauricio Pucci & Robin Simpson Discussion points
Digital literacies for teachers and students: a toolbox of practical ideas Lachlan McKinnon, Lindsay Rattray & Thom Roker
Lynda Beagle Professional development: putting it into practice
Nicholas Beswick Integrate online and digital resources into your teaching environment
Ana Bratkovic & Marion Bagot Walking the quality assessment path: developing assessment tasks
Rob Brown Smart strategies for recruiting ELICOS students via Facebook
Chris Collins So you want to be a DOS?
Barbara Craig & Alejandra Vazquez Student resourcefulness: the ultimate app for Direct Entry courses
Sarah Crivelli & Sheree Millen Quality in classroom practice: encouraging reflection for professional development
Simon Fidler Using data rather than intuition to drive your pricing strategy This presentation is only available to conference delegates: please contact the English Australia Secretariat.
Paul Forster Engaging digital language learners: #edtech for teaching and learning Click here for the webpage Paul set up to support this presentation
Doris Gibb, Overseas Student Ombudsman Common mistakes that invalidate international student written agreements
Michael Griffiths Online PD: current attitudes and behaviours
Felix Lanceley Meeting the many aspects of ELICOS students’ needs outside the classroom
Gad Lim What makes a good test?
Adam Luckhurst Reforming ESOS to support a competitive international education community
George Manetakis Japan on the rebound
Randal Newton John, On the Line Supporting students through telephone and online counselling
Rosemarie Paspaliaris & Sara Kablaoui Identifying and addressing factors which impede ELICOS student progress
David Pointon & Ian Aird Running effective meetings (workshop)
Bethany Randell & Peter Evans Using digital tools to deliver ESL students timely and high quality formative feedback
Lana Salatski What is your management toolbox?
Phiona Stanley Beyond ‘food and festivals’: how to teach critical hyperculturality in language teaching
Kerry Sutcliffe (Facilitator) Fostering success for Indian students (swapshop) Context
Craig Thaine Tuning into your learners: assessment and evaluation in the lesson
Vanessa Todd & Philip White Rubrics: Easing the assessment pain
Adrian Underhill Demand high: are we challenging the full learning potential of our students
Cameron Winton Emergency teaching management: maintaining quality under pressure
Information sessions
Allianz Global Assistance Is your orientation compliant and being delivered? David Bycroft
Education Interiors How to avoid costly mistakes when changing or expanding education premises Chris Green
ETS Global Standard setting and the English language teaching professional Cath Moore, & Anne-marie Wright
ETS TOEIC Ensuring quality standards when using ‘in house’ assessment Greg Alexander & Ken Alexander
IELTS Everything students want to know about IELTS Don Oliver
NexPay Eliminate short payments, reduce bank and merchant fees Paul Stokes