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Innovations in Mandarin Education: Fostering Community Collaboration
This three-hour workshop from the Asia Society brings together experts, teachers, and leaders in education to infuse a global perspective, teach hands on classroom activities, and learn about new digital technologies available to enhance classroom education.
Where
The world of Mandarin education is rapidly evolving as more local schools begin to integrate it into their school curriculum. In the digital age, language tools are constantly being created and modified to reach and engage tech savvy students.
This three-hour workshop, co-sponsored by the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, brings together experts, teachers, and leaders in education to infuse a global perspective, teach hands on classroom activities, and learn about new digital technologies available to enhance classroom education. Participants will receive two (2) G/T hours from the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
See links below for program agenda and speaker bios.
In partnership with the Education Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston
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