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Rita Zeinstejer will tell you she is “just” an EFL teacher in Rosario, Argentina, with 30 years’ experience teaching English at all levels. But anyone familar with a group called Webheads, or has regularly participated in Tapped In, or at World Bridges, will tell you that Rita is anything but “just” an English language instructor. (more…)
“I am most passionate about the potential of ICT-based collaboration to unify expertise within Africa and stimulate development, and have established the African Virtual Open Initiatives and Resources project for this purpose.” (more…)
Global Learn Day has been blessed by many hundreds of exceptional people; but not many, in my not humble opinion, are in the kind of position that Vance Stevens has made for himself. He’s the leader of a very large, very innovative group of English language instructors called Webheads. And, oh my, what a leader he is! (more…)
Dr. Arun Mehta is a very good friend of mine and not just because he has sailed with us on every single Global Learn Day Voyage. He’s a good friend because he’s gifted, driven, warm and does exactly what he says will do. Once more he will guide us through the South Asian Region, bringing with him some of the most motivated people on our “ship”. (more…)
Post GLD TEN ARCHIVE - Welcome to South Asia from Dr. Arun Mehta and Keynote speech by Dr. Raman. Listen here
Dr. Arun Mehta fashion has outdone himself by helping select one of the more remarkable individuals who have graced the Global Learn Day Stage. He’s Dr. T.V. Raman; his topic is Equal Access To Information Raises All Boats (more…)
It’s very rare for us to chase technology vendors; mostly it’s the other way around. But because we feel strongly that the ordinary telephone, to include cell and mobile phones, will remain a very important part of e-education, e-training and e-events and because we like what Jason Becker and his company, Gabcast, had to say, we are very pleased he will join us from Calgary, Canada. (more…)
Post GLD update: Moira Hunter represents the very, very, very best kind of GLD representative. I could go “all day” extolling her virtues. But let me concentrate on what might be the very best thing about her and what she brings to GLD — it’s this: Moira’s not one bit bashful in stating what we, the organizers do wrong. She is tireless and helps in every way possible. and asks for corrections. Nicely. Patiently. With the very best intentions for all! Here are more links about the exceptional woman.
PRE-GLD remarks below
We were delighted to learn that Moira Hunter, born in Scotland, educated in England, was in an earlier period of her life the lead sales person for a German company — yes of course she’s fluent in German - and, now as a resident of Paris, fluent in French. Moira will do us honors during the European segment. (more…)
The following is a list of speakers in the probable order of their appearance. Links will take you to more about them. (more…)
All keynoters, panelists, ‘very special persons”, and all speakers should take notice of this post. This is exceptionally important. (more…)
John Southworth has been a foundation piece for Global Learn Day from the very first event. At this moment he is being called upon to wear many hats, thus the purpose of this blog post. (more…)
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