Marcela Cecilia Danowski
ISFD St Trinnean's
Argentina
Marcela Cecilia Danowski is an experienced English educator with over 20 years of teaching General and Business English. She holds a BA in English Language, diplomas in Phonetics, Educational Management, and Curriculum Accommodations, and is pursuing a Master’s in Neuropedagogy. A teacher trainer, coordinator, examiner, and international presenter, she shares her expertise in ELT through conferences and academic publications.
Presentation 1: Unlocking Revolutionizing Assessment Strategies
26/07/2025 01:00 UTC
Explore how innovative assessment strategies—e-portfolios, differentiated exams, rubrics, gamification, and metacognition—can transform traditional evaluation into inclusive, meaningful learning. This session offers practical tools to help educators design flexible, student-centered assessments that promote equity, engagement, and reflection, ensuring all learners have the opportunity to succeed and grow.
Key takeaways:
Learn how to implement inclusive assessment strategies such as e-portfolios and differentiated exams to better reflect diverse learners’ abilities.
Gain practical tools for designing effective rubrics and game-based assessments that increase motivation and transparency.
Discover how to integrate metacognitive practices to enhance student reflection, self-awareness, and ownership of learning.
Presentation 2: Divergent Minds, Strategies that Bind!
26/07/2025 23:00 UTC
This session explores inclusive, practical strategies to support neurodivergent learners in diverse classrooms. From sensory-friendly organization and visual supports to flexible assessment models, educators will discover tools to enhance focus, engagement, and emotional well-being. Through a strengths-based lens, the session offers actionable ideas to help every student feel respected, understood, and empowered to succeed—academically, socially, and personally.
Key takeaways:
Discover how to reimagine classroom routines and environments to reduce sensory overload and support emotional regulation.
Learn to design inclusive activities that provide multiple entry points for engagement and foster peer interaction.
Gain tools for differentiated assessment that respect diverse ways of processing and expressing understanding.
🟥 Panel 4: Future-Ready, World-Ready — What NextGen Learners Really Need Now
27/07/2025 07:00 UTC
In a world marked by climate urgency, tech disruption, and shifting labor markets, education must evolve to empower learners as adaptive, empathetic, and proactive global citizens. This capstone panel invites bold ideas on what it takes to prepare learners for not just employment—but for meaningful impact.
Sample topics to explore:
Youth activism and global competencies
Reimagining curriculum for future impact
Creativity and adaptability as core skills
Building sustainable, learner-centered models
Moderator: Mohamed Nabil