YL SIG – Young Learners Special Interest Group

TO SIG – Teaching Online Special Interest Group

Supporting educators in creating engaging, accessible, and effective online learning experiences through innovative digital practices.

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Young Learners SIG - About Us

About Teaching Online SIG

The Teaching Online SIG is dedicated to supporting educators who teach English in an online environment. This SIG promotes innovation, connection, and quality in virtual and hybrid language education.

What We Focus On

Best practices for virtual classrooms
Effective approaches to online lesson delivery and learning management
Digital tools & technology
Exploring platforms, apps, and tools that enhance virtual teaching
Interactive lesson design
Engaging learners through dynamic content, activities, and collaboration
Online classroom management
Building structure, routines, and rapport in a remote teaching setting
Motivating virtual environments
Creating supportive, student-centered spaces for online learning
Learner autonomy
Encouraging self-directed learning through scaffolding and tech integration

Who Can Join Our SIG?

ESL Teachers

Educators teaching English online across borders and cultures

Online Instructors

Teachers delivering fully online or hybrid classes using digital platforms

E-learning Developers

Professionals designing content and assessments for digital delivery

Remote Education Leaders

Coordinators and administrators building effective online learning models

Anyone Interested in Online Pedagogy

Teachers exploring new ways to improve remote learner outcomes

Young Learners SIG Mission Statement

The mission of the Teaching Online SIG is to create a collaborative and supportive space for educators who teach in virtual or hybrid settings. The SIG aims to enhance online teaching practices by providing professional development, resource sharing, and networking opportunities. It strives to equip teachers with the tools, strategies, and insights necessary to deliver engaging, effective, and inclusive online lessons.

How it Supports Members

Organizes workshops, webinars, and training sessions focused on developing skills for teaching English in an online environment.

Provides access to a range of online teaching resources, lesson plans, digital tools, and materials to enhance virtual learning.

Offers opportunities for teachers to connect, share experiences, and collaborate on projects related to online education.

Provides continuous support through mentoring, sharing best practices, and fostering a community where educators can discuss challenges and solutions in online teaching.

YL SIG Coordinator

Coordinator

Akmaral Yessengaliyeva

TO SIG Coordinator

Akmaral Yessengaliyeva is the TO SIG Coordinator at KazAELT and the KazAELT Coordinator for the Almaty region. She holds a Bachelor's degree in two foreign languages and has completed TKT and IHCYLT.

As a dedicated English teacher, she strives to support teachers in exploring effective tools and resources to enhance language learning in the classroom.

Get in Touch

@kidsboxlearning

maralteacher88@gmail.com

KazAELT Resource Library

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Essential Online Teaching Tools for ELT Educators

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Young Learners SIG Resources

TO SIG Resources

Explore curated resources to help you teach more effectively in online and hybrid environments.

Tools & Platforms

Popular digital tools to support student engagement and instructional efficiency in online teaching.

Canva for Education

Design interactive presentations, videos, and resources for online classes.

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Nearpod

Interactive lessons, polls, quizzes, and virtual field trips in one platform.

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Kahoot!

Game-based platform for reviews, formative assessment, and engagement.

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Edmodo

A virtual classroom platform for communication and collaboration.

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Google Workspace for Education

Tools like Classroom, Docs, Meet, and Slides for streamlined online teaching.

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Useful Websites

Trusted sources for guidance, inspiration, and professional development in online education.

Edutopia – Online Learning

Articles and videos on distance education and digital engagement.

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British Council – Remote Teaching

Tips, lesson plans, and webinars tailored for remote teaching.

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The eLearning Guild

A hub for online teaching, instructional design, and EdTech trends.

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Common Sense Education

EdTech reviews, digital citizenship guides, and online tool ratings.

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You first SIG is FREE as a KazAELT member. Each additional SIG membership is 11,000 KZT per year.

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Volunteer Opportunities - CLIL&M SIG

Share your expertise by co-hosting engaging workshops and webinars for primary school teachers. Collaborate with our team to develop valuable content, facilitate discussions, and help teachers enhance their classroom practices with innovative teaching methods.

Contribute your thoughts, research, and experiences through articles and blog posts for our community. Share best practices, classroom strategies, and educational insights that can inspire and support primary school teachers in their professional journey.

Take the stage at our conferences, seminars, and special events to share your knowledge and experiences with our teacher community. Inspire others with your unique perspectives, research findings, or successful classroom strategies as a featured speaker.

Help develop valuable educational materials for primary school teachers including lesson plans, worksheets, guides, and digital tools. Put your creativity to work by designing resources that address specific educational needs and enhance classroom learning experiences.

Join our event planning team to organize impactful conferences, workshops, and networking opportunities for the teacher community. Help with logistics, programming, speaker coordination, and creating meaningful experiences that bring teachers together for professional growth.