Mexican, born in Guadalajara and raised in Hermosillo, Sonora, where she currently resides and works as the Academic Operations Manager at the CertifiED Learning and Development Institute. In this role, she coordinates various educational programs and English language certification courses offered by the Institute. This responsibility has significantly contributed to her professional growth and development over the past 10 years. Mariana has experience as an English language teacher in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) courses, teaching the language at all educational levels, in corporate settings, and through tutoring programs. She holds several certifications in language teaching and has experience as an academic coordinator for online language schools and other educational roles, including instructional design for teaching platforms, courses, diplomas, and certification creation. Mariana has also participated as a speaker in conferences, discussing topics related to teaching methodologies, the new Mexican education system with expected learning outcomes and English language competencies, as well as Artificial Intelligence, comple
Ponencia: Teacher Training for Bilingual Education in the Technological Era
This presentation focuses on the urgent need to provide specific training for educators involved in bilingual education programs, especially in the current technological era. The main objective is to highlight how teacher training can adapt to and benefit from technological tools to effectively address the challenges of teaching in environments where two or more languages are significantly used. The purpose is to explore updated pedagogical strategies and innovative approaches that incorporate technology to enhance the quality of bilingual education. Key topics, such as the development of language skills in a digital environment and the adaptation of technological educational materials, will be addressed. The presentation will also emphasize the importance of cultural sensitivity in bilingual teaching in the technological era. Methods for fostering cultural awareness through digital platforms and the integration of technological resources will be explored. It will highlight how teacher training tailored to the technological era can positively impact both academic performance and the cultural development of bilingual students. Successful strategies that leverage technological tools to improve communication, collaboration, and language skill acquisition will be presented. "Teacher Training for Bilingual Education in the Technological Era" seeks to provide a comprehensive view of how teacher training can effectively integrate current technologies to enhance bilingual education. It emphasizes the importance of preparing educators to use technological tools consciously, maximizing their impact on the holistic development of students in an increasingly digitalized world.