Strengthening links-Virginia King Visited Karachi
Talking about iEARN to a group of school Principals and educators from community and trust schools organized at the The learning Centre by the Community Development Association. |
Ms. Virginia King the President of iEARN Australia and a member of iEARN International Secretariat, visited Karachi from 1st to 5th February 2003 Ms. King joined the iEARN Pakistan staff in several iEARN activities promoting the iEARN-Pakistan programs and strengthening the ties between Australian and Pakistani educators and students. |
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A significant activity of her visit include the Launching of Lewin 2002 with the Pakistani student editors of Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan School.Beside this Virgina King, talked to various groups of educators and students emphasizing the importance of online collaborative learning. She presented iEARN Orientations and workshops and made schools visits and met iEARN students and educators. Her visit has supported the iEARN Pakistan efforts for outreach as well as strengthened the ties among Pakistani and Australian iEARNers. |
Collaborative approach to language learning- a workshop that Virginia facilitated focusing the iEARN project 'Lewin' attracted 40 ELTs in a 3 hours workshop organized by the SPELT (Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers) |
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"I interacted online with Dania and Maria, responding to their concerns and queries similarly as my own students would stop me in the corridors of Bairnsdale College in Sydney", said Ms. King reflecting on her experience of working collaboratively with Maria and Dania of SMS Aga Khan School, the Pakistani student editors of Lewin 2002.
With some educators from Karachi enthusiastic about iEARN.
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Ms. King with students of Al Murtaza Boys School.
Ms. King with iEARN Pakistan Coordinator and student intern, supporting their efforts for making a difference.
Ms. King attended the Launching Ceremony of Lewin 2002 at SMS Khan School and spoke compassionately about her experience with students writing from Pakistan.
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