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Lifelong Learning Hacks #1237

Sun, May 16, 09:00-10:30 JST | Zoom 9
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The many developments in connectivity and access to information, combined with recent restrictions to face-to-face interaction and socialization, have created both challenges and opportunities for educators. As teachers, how do we continuously adapt and improve ourselves? How do we keep current on latest innovations, experiment with new methods or get inspired by new ideas? How do we find the time and energy to engage in activities or process information to enrich our lives and make us more well-rounded individuals? Personal and professional development is a key element of lifelong learning. This forum will highlight the self-improvement strategies of seven professionals. Presenters will share and describe the habits, routines, resources, practices and general hacks they use to gain knowledge, experience, and expertise in a variety of fields, professions, hobbies and interests.

Joseph Dias

Joseph Dias

Aoyama Gakuin University
Joseph V. Dias co-coordinates the IE Program in the English Department of Aoyama Gakuin University. He also teaches courses on intercultural communication and food culture as well as a professional development course for graduate students. His research interests include computer assisted language learning and autonomy in language learning. He's currently a reviewer for the JALTCALL Journal and the Coordinator of the Lifelong Language Learning SIG of JALT. (http://www.agu4u.org/).
Andrew Reimann

Andrew Reimann

Aoyama Gakuin University
Andrew Reimann is an associate professor and language program coordinator in the English Department at Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo. He has a PhD in applied linguistics, focusing on intercultural communication and materials design. He teaches classes on comparative culture and intercultural communication. His research interests include raising cultural awareness, communication strategies, and media literacy. Recent publications include Culture Studies Handbook, Culture in Context (Intergraphica Press, 2016) and Humor for Cross Cultural Analysis (TESOL, 2017).
Catherine Takasugi

Catherine Takasugi

Aoyama Gakuin University
Part-time lecturer at two universities, small business owner, parent, adventurer, and lifelong learner. Always ready for a genuine encounter, an unusual challenge, or a game of pickleball.
Natsuki Suzuki

Natsuki Suzuki

Aoyama Gakuin University
Natsuki Suzuki teaches three different public elementary schools in Tokyo and is on the cusp of being awarded her master’s degree from the English Department of Aoyama Gakuin University. She researches the type and nature of motivation that is most effective for supporting children’s successful learning, both in the classroom and beyond. Her research interest also includes storytelling, music and magic as ways to teach, inspire and make children smile.
Taron Plaza

Taron Plaza

Komazawa Women's University
Taron Plaza is an associate professor in the Department of English Communication at Komazawa Women's University. His research interests include transformative learning, task-based learning and intercultural communication.