conference schedule
Friday • Sept 19
9:00 - 10:00
Plenary Session: Zarina Subhan
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) – Why bother?
10:05 - 11:55
2-day courses - day 1
Courses will run throughout the conference and you can choose one of the topics to follow for the two days
Tutors: Roberta Freitas
AI for ELT: Empowering English Language Teachers
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Tutors: Paulo Dantas & Leticia Moraes
Building up your presentation skills
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12:00 - 12:45
Webinar Slot
webinars are delivered by members of our community who have submitted proposals and have been coached by Troika staff
Multimodal Nano-Lessons on Social Media: Emerging Teaching Practice
Multimodal Nano-Lessons on Social Media: Emerging EFL Teaching Practices
In a plurilingual world, English is a pluricentric language. The pandemic intensified the use of ICT and social media in education, highlighting the Nano-lesson — a short, multimodal lesson focused on one topic. This study analyses an EFL Nano-lesson on TikTok through genre theory, carnivalisation, and social semiotics, revealing its transmutation and pedagogical potential.
Roseli Serra
From Isolation to Innovation: CPD Networks as a Private Educator
Private teaching doesn’t have to mean professional isolation. In this talk, we’ll explore how private educators can create meaningful CPD experiences through peer collaboration, student-integrated projects, and flexible learning networks. You’ll leave with practical tools to design your own growth path, combining autonomy, reflection, and real connection.
Patricia Ibiapina & Jay Rodrigues
Integrity Voices: A Whole-Child Approach to Anti-Bullying Education
Discover how anti-bullying projects can go beyond awareness to actively develop 21st-century skills like empathy, collaboration, and resilience. In this session, we’ll explore Integrity Voices, a hands-on, student-centered initiative that empowers learners to become leaders of kindness and advocates for a more inclusive school environment. Leave with practical ideas to inspire meaningful change in your classroom.
Taíla Gimenez
Making Learning Visible: Practical Strategies for Teachers
Are families really seeing what their children are learning in English class? In this session, we’ll explore how to make learning visible not just for teachers and students, but for families too. You’ll leave with strategies that connect classroom practice to family perception, building trust, engagement, and a shared sense of progress.
Jessica Santos
Charting the Course: Smart Teaching in the Age of AI
In this session, you'll explore a practical framework to design purposeful, cohesive learning experiences supported by generative AI – going beyond lesson planning. The framework puts learners front and center, and teachers as navigators with AI as a co-pilot. You’ll also learn how to write helpful prompts and see the framework in action. Experienced teachers will gain a new perspective, while novices will leave with a clear structure to follow.
Leila Claro
International exams - Is good English enough?
Preparing students for international exams like the TOEFL iBT or C1 Advanced requires more than language teaching. Teachers play a key role in developing exam strategies, subskills, and emotional resilience, while also training learners in time management—three essential pillars for exam success.
Educador Wesley
12:45 - 14:00
Lunch Break & Troikafezinho
AI in Education
Paulo Dantas
14:00 - 14:45
Ask the Expert: Dr. Diego Fontana
Saúde mental e desenvolvimento infantil
14:50 - 16:20
Round Table - Materials created by Brazilians
Kate Bentivoglio Bernoulli
Eduardo Mônaco
NGL
Luiz Otávio Barros
16:25 - 17:10
Webinar Slot
webinars are delivered by members of our community who have submitted proposals and have been coached by Troika staff
From Planning to Personalization: Go-To AI Tools for Teaching
While AI in education has been widely discussed, many teachers still seek practical ways to apply it. This session will demonstrate how AI can help create effective lesson plans for ESP students, personalize practice, and save time. We’ll explore prompt-writing frameworks, tips for reviewing AI-generated content, and suggested tools to support planning and lesson quality.
Luciana Passos
A Literatura Descolonial na Educação Bilíngue
Convidamos professores do ensino fundamental a pensarmos juntos em como podemos abordar a pluralidade étnica e linguística. Começaremos definindo a literatura descolonial por Mignolo (2003) e García (2009). Exploraremos as principais características e desafios de trabalhar na Educação Bilíngue. Em seguida, os participantes serão convidados a conhecer autores descoloniais. Por fim, os participantes terão a oportunidade de trabalhar e refletir sobre técnicas de usar livros descoloniais.
Luã Armando
LGBTQ+ Inclusion in ELT: Rethinking Representation in Materials
LGBTQ+ learners rarely see themselves represented in ELT materials. This session explores how inclusive content and critical thinking can foster a sense of belonging and promote social equity. Attendees will reflect on current practices, analyze common tasks, and create more inclusive alternatives for the classroom.
Fabricio Cruz
Bilingualism is for Everyone
Bilingualism is now a necessity in a globalized world. This talk explores key aspects of bilingual education—debunking myths, highlighting cognitive benefits, and addressing challenges. It presents methodologies like CLIL, translanguaging, and scaffolding to enhance learning and foster global citizenship. Future trends in Brazil and beyond are discussed, emphasizing inclusive, tech-integrated approaches to multilingual education.
Robs Mesquita
From Worksheets to Wonder: My Shift from EFL to Play-Based Learning
Transitioning from an EFL school to a regular school felt like entering a completely different universe. In this talk, I’ll share how I adapted my teaching practices to better support Year 1 students in a play-based learning environment. I’ll reflect on what I brought from my EFL background, what I had to let go of, and the lessons I’ve learned on the path to becoming a more responsive and exploratory early years educator.
Fabiana Muliterno
17:15 - 19:05
2-day courses - day 1
Courses will run throughout the conference and you can choose one of the topics to follow for the two days
Tutor: Simone Vieira
(Creativity For Teachers)
Steps to a Creative Lesson
Discover practical steps to design engaging English lessons that spark curiosity and participation. Learn strategies to combine imagination with structure, making your classes more memorable, dynamic, and effective for students of all ages.
Tutor: Lola Aildazani
(Winner Idiomas)
Entrepreneurial Leadership in Education: How Teachers Can Think Like Founders
In this talk, Lorenza Aildasani will explore how principles of leadership and entrepreneurship can inspire English teachers to reimagine their classrooms and professional paths. Drawing on her experience building educational initiatives and guiding teaching teams, she will show how entrepreneurial thinking is not only about starting a business, but also about cultivating vision, resilience, and innovation in everyday teaching. The session will highlight practical strategies for leading with purpose, adapting to change, and fostering a culture of creativity among students and colleagues. Teachers will come away with actionable insights on how to see themselves as leaders of learning communities and as entrepreneurs of ideas, capable of turning challenges into opportunities for growth.
19:10 - 20:10
Plenary Session: Virginia Garcia
Multilingual by Nature, inquisitive by Instinct, Digital by Destiny
20:10 - 20:20
