Algirdas Makarevicius. Professional Development
Dr. Algirdas Makarevicius attended conferences, forums, workshops, seminars, and online courses.
CONFERENCES AND FORUMS
GARD 2019 Conference. Engaging First-Year Undergraduate Students: Transitioning to Success. Sharjah Women’s College, Higher Colleges of Technology, 9 April 2019.
24th TESOL Arabia International Conference and Exhibition 'New Beginnings in English Language Teacher Development.' Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dubai, UAE, 21-23 March 2019.
Blackboard Teaching & Learning Conference RMEA. Conrad Dubai Hotel, UAE, 11-13 March 2019.
1st GARD 2018 Conference: Creating Hybrid Models through Industry Connections, Dubai Men's College, Higher Colleges of Technology, 5 April 2018.
HCT Biannual Academic Forum. The P.I.E. Initiatives: HCT's Roadmap to Distinction, Dubai Men's College, Higher Colleges of Technology, January 11, 2018.
HCT Fall Conference 2017, HCT Faculty: Moving Forward Together, HCT, Dubai Men’s College, 16 August 2017.
HCT Spring Conference 2017: ‘2017 Year of Faculty’, HCT, Sharjah Colleges, 4 January 2017.
Second Annual HCT Fall Conference 'HCT 2.0 Evolutionary Path: Learning for All, Working by Choice.’ HCT, Dubai Men's College, 17 August 2016.
HCT Spring Conference 2016 ‘Building on Our Present to Innovate Our Future.’ HCT Dubai Men’s College, 6 January 2016.
21st TESOL Arabia International Conference and Exhibition 'Teaching and Learning in the Digital World.' Dubai, UAE, 12-14 March 2015.
8th Annual ELT Conference Integration of Skills: Creative Methods and Techniques in ELT. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 3-24 April 2008.
7th Annual ELT Conference Working with ELT Materials: From Design to Implementation. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 18-19 April 2007.
The First International Conference of Arab Muslim Writings in English. University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman, 12-14 December 2009.
COURSES
Dr. Makarevicius, Algirdas, attended the Learning Management System (LMS) courses:
Blended Learning in General Studies. General Studies Professional Development Day. Sharjah Women’s Campus. Sharjah, UAE, 10 April 2019.
Blackboard Teaching & Learning Conference RMEA. Conrad Dubai Hotel, UAE, 11-13 March 2019.
Classroom Observation Standards & the UKPSF, 04/17/2019
Creating Interactive Lessons with Nearpod, 10/11/2018
Creating Online Tests Using Questions Sets, 11/05/2018
Creating Online Tests Using Questions Sets, 02/04/2019
Developing Digital Lessons with SoftChalk, 03/18/2019
Getting Started with McGraw Hill Connect, 10/01/2018
Getting Started with McGraw Hill Connect, 01/16/2019
Grades Journey - Setting up the Grade Center, 01/22/2019
Grades Journey - Setting up the Grade Center, 09/26/2018
Grades Journey - Submitting and Approving Grades, 11/26/2018
Groups and Surveys in Blackboard, 11/01/2018
Invigilating Online Assessments in Blackboard, 12/04/2018
Online FWA Workflow, 04/22/2019
Online FWA Workflow, 11/22/2018
TLC RMEA Dubai Conference, 03/11-13/2019
Respondus 4.0 - Creating Assessments with Word, 11/11/2018
Respondus 4.0 - Retrieving, Saving, Printing, and Reports, 11/22/2018
Securing Online Tests in Blackboard, 11/20/2018
McGraw Hill Session (Fall 2017) 10/09/2017
Invigilating Online Assessments in Blackboard (Spring 2017)
The P.I.E. Initiatives: HCT's Roadmap to Distinction (Winter 2018)
How to Set up Blackboard’s Grade Center 101 (Winter 2018), 01/11/2018, 02/20/2018
Creating a Test in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 02/20/2018
Building Content in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 02/22/2018
Creating Effective Online Assessments in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 04/08/2018
Building Assessments Using Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/15/2018
Utilizing Communication Tools in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 03/06/2018
Introduction to Student Advising (Winter 2018, Annie Bright, RUC)1st GARD 2018 Conference: Creating Hybrid Models through Industry Connections (Winter 2018) An Overview of an LMS (Winter 2018), 03/13/2018, 04/05/2018, 04/10/2018
An Overview of Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/04/2018
Installing and Configuring Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/08/2018
Creating Assessments with Word and Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/15/2018
Importing and Previewing in Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/08/2018
Editing in Respondus 4.0 & Random Block Settings (Winter 2018) 04/04/2018
Retrieving, Saving and Printing in Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/04/2018
Grade Center Overview in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 04/17/2018
Grading Tests in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 04/24/2018
Invigilating Online Assessments Introductory Session (Winter 2018) 05/01/2018
Submitting and Approving Grades in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 06/24/2018
Submitting and Approving Grades in Blackboard (Summer 2018) 06/24/2018
WORKSHOPS
Dr. Algirdas Makarevicius attended conferences, forums, workshops, seminars, and online courses.
CONFERENCES AND FORUMS
11th ICTEL 2019 – International Conference on Teaching, Education & Learning. Central European University (CEU), Konferencia Központ (Conference and Residence Center). Budapest, Hungary, 8-9 July 2019 (lecture: Learners' and Teachers' Attitudes toward Blended Learning).
24th TESOL Arabia International Conference and Exhibition 'New Beginnings in English Language Teacher Development.' Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dubai, UAE, 21-23 March 2019.
Blackboard Teaching & Learning Conference RMEA. Conrad Dubai Hotel, UAE, 11-13 March 2019.
1st GARD 2018 Conference: Creating Hybrid Models through Industry Connections, Dubai Men's College, Higher Colleges of Technology, 5 April 2018.
HCT Biannual Academic Forum. The P.I.E. Initiatives: HCT's Roadmap to Distinction, Dubai Men's College, Higher Colleges of Technology, January 11, 2018.
HCT Fall Conference 2017, HCT Faculty: Moving Forward Together, HCT, Dubai Men’s College, 16 August 2017.
HCT Spring Conference 2017: ‘2017 Year of Faculty’, HCT, Sharjah Colleges, 4 January 2017.
Second Annual HCT Fall Conference 'HCT 2.0 Evolutionary Path: Learning for All, Working by Choice.’ HCT, Dubai Men's College, 17 August 2016.
HCT Spring Conference 2016 ‘Building on Our Present to Innovate Our Future.’ HCT Dubai Men’s College, 6 January 2016.
21st TESOL Arabia International Conference and Exhibition 'Teaching and Learning in the Digital World.' Dubai, UAE, 12-14 March 2015.
8th Annual ELT Conference Integration of Skills: Creative Methods and Techniques in ELT. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 3-24 April 2008.
7th Annual ELT Conference Working with ELT Materials: From Design to Implementation. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 18-19 April 2007.
The First International Conference of Arab Muslim Writings in English. University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman, 12-14 December 2009.
COURSES
Dr. Makarevicius, Algirdas, attended the Learning Management System (LMS) courses:
Blended Learning in General Studies. General Studies Professional Development Day. Sharjah Women’s Campus. Sharjah, UAE, 10 April 2019.
Blackboard Teaching & Learning Conference RMEA. Conrad Dubai Hotel, UAE, 11-13 March 2019.
Classroom Observation Standards & the UKPSF, 04/17/2019
Creating Interactive Lessons with Nearpod, 10/11/2018
Creating Online Tests Using Questions Sets, 11/05/2018
Creating Online Tests Using Questions Sets, 02/04/2019
Developing Digital Lessons with SoftChalk, 03/18/2019
Getting Started with McGraw Hill Connect, 10/01/2018
Getting Started with McGraw Hill Connect, 01/16/2019
Grades Journey - Setting up the Grade Center, 01/22/2019
Grades Journey - Setting up the Grade Center, 09/26/2018
Grades Journey - Submitting and Approving Grades, 11/26/2018
Groups and Surveys in Blackboard, 11/01/2018
Invigilating Online Assessments in Blackboard, 12/04/2018
Online FWA Workflow, 04/22/2019
Online FWA Workflow, 11/22/2018
TLC RMEA Dubai Conference, 03/11-13/2019
Respondus 4.0 - Creating Assessments with Word, 11/11/2018
Respondus 4.0 - Retrieving, Saving, Printing, and Reports, 11/22/2018
Securing Online Tests in Blackboard, 11/20/2018
McGraw Hill Session (Fall 2017) 10/09/2017
Invigilating Online Assessments in Blackboard (Spring 2017)
The P.I.E. Initiatives: HCT's Roadmap to Distinction (Winter 2018)
How to Set up Blackboard’s Grade Center 101 (Winter 2018), 01/11/2018, 02/20/2018
Creating a Test in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 02/20/2018
Building Content in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 02/22/2018
Creating Effective Online Assessments in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 04/08/2018
Building Assessments Using Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/15/2018
Utilizing Communication Tools in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 03/06/2018
Introduction to Student Advising (Winter 2018, Annie Bright, RUC)1st GARD 2018 Conference: Creating Hybrid Models through Industry Connections (Winter 2018) An Overview of an LMS (Winter 2018), 03/13/2018, 04/05/2018, 04/10/2018
An Overview of Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/04/2018
Installing and Configuring Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/08/2018
Creating Assessments with Word and Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/15/2018
Importing and Previewing in Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/08/2018
Editing in Respondus 4.0 & Random Block Settings (Winter 2018) 04/04/2018
Retrieving, Saving and Printing in Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/04/2018
Grade Center Overview in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 04/17/2018
Grading Tests in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 04/24/2018
Invigilating Online Assessments Introductory Session (Winter 2018) 05/01/2018
Submitting and Approving Grades in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 06/24/2018
Submitting and Approving Grades in Blackboard (Summer 2018) 06/24/2018
WORKSHOPS
Dr. Algirdas Makarevicius attended the following workshops:
Attended TEI – Technology Enriched Instruction workshop. Certificate: Microsoft Faculty Fellow, Microsoft, from Stockholm University, and the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)
Liaised with External Assessor - Coventry University in the UK (visited Coventry University in November 2007, attended workshops)
Attended an 18-hour intensive teacher training workshop on Communicative Methodologies at the CfBT Oman British Training Institute in February 2009
ONLINE LECTURES
Attended online lectures on Lynda.com - LinkedIn Company
Efficient Time Management, 1h 58m Chris Croft, Jun 03, 2018
Academic Research Foundations: Quantitative, 1h 41m Rolin Moe, Oct 18, 2017
Learning Dropbox (2015), 1h 1m Keith GilbertJan 31, 2017
Critical Thinking, 1h 6m Mike Figliuolo, Jan 15, 2017
SMART Board Essential Training, 1h 53m Steve Blatt, Dec 07, 2016
Keynote for Educators, 36m 20s Oliver Schinkten, Dec 07, 2016
iPad Tips and Tricks, 2h 1m Garrick ChowNov 27, 2016
iPad Classroom: The Basics, 2h 37m Laurie Burruss, Nov 27, 2016
5 Ways to Control Your Time, 1h 35m Chris Croft, Nov 21, 2016
Having Difficult Conversations, 2h 17m Britt Andreatta, Nov 21, 2016
Creating an Amazing Life, 22m 50s C.C. Chapman, Nov 17, 2016
Learning Schoology, 1h 55m Oliver Schinkten, Nov 15, 2016
Managing Stress, 20m 58s Todd Dewett, Nov 14, 2016
Learning to Teach Online, 2h 5m Oliver Schinkten, Nov 07, 2016
Learning Edmodo, 2h 14m Oliver Schinkten, Nov 02, 2016
Going Paperless: Start to Finish, 2h 11m Suzanna Kaye, Oct 31, 2016
Teaching Complex Topics, 2h 38m Karin Hutchinson, Oct 31, 2016
iCloud Essential Training, Nick BrazziOct 17, 2016
macOS Sierra New Features, 52m 51s Nick Brazzi, Oct 17, 2016
Business Writing Principles, 1h 32m Judy Steiner-Williams, Sep 08, 2016
Writing to be Heard on LinkedIn, 30m 22s Daniel Roth, Aug 30, 2016
Leadership Foundations, 1h 24m Britt Andreatta, Aug 24, 2016
Universal Principles of Design, 5h 29m William Lidwell, Jul 18, 2016
Learning Online Marketing, 1h 47m Lorrie Thomas Ross, Jul 11, 2016
Building Self-Confidence, 21m 27s Todd Dewett, Jul 11, 2016
Learning to Say No, 22m 26s Todd Dewett, May 07, 2016
Mac OS X El Capitan New Features, 1h 8m Nick BrazziMay 07, 2016
Mac OS X El Capitan Essential Training, 8h 13m Nick Brazzi, May 07, 2016
Migrating from Windows 10 to Mac, 3h 36m David Rivers, May 03, 2016
Teaching Techniques: Writing Effective Learning Objectives, 51m 55s John-Paul Ballard, Apr 25, 2016
Learning Instagram, 1h 20m Garrick Chow, Apr 21, 2016
Humor in the Workplace, 45m 6s Izzy Gesell, Apr 17, 2016
Windows 10 New Features, 40m 41s Garrick Chow, Mar 17, 2016
Building Your Technology Skills, 3h 29m Martin Guidry, Mar 17, 2016
Managing International Projects, 1h 5m Bob McGannon, Mar 16, 2016
Learning Speed Reading, 58m 0s Paul Nowak, Mar 15, 2016
Learning Online Surveys, 55m 30s David Rivers, Mar 13, 2016
Learning to Write for the Web, 1h 24m Chris Nodder, Mar 06, 2016
Managing Multiple Generations, 49m 57s Christina Schlachter, Mar 02, 2016
Communicating Across Cultures, 17m 53s Tatiana Kolovou, Mar 02, 2016
Core Strategies for Teaching in Higher Ed, 2h 0m Karl Kapp, Mar 01, 2016
Communication in the 21st Century Classroom, 2h 5m Oliver Schinkten, Feb 29, 2016
Body Language for Leaders, 51m 45s Carol Kinsey Goman, Feb 28, 2016
Business Etiquette: Phone, Email, and Text, 58m 59s Suzanna Kaye, Feb 12, 2016
Data Visualization for Data Analysts, 1h 31m Bill Shander, Feb 03, 2016
Managing Your Time, 11m 7s Todd Dewett, Feb 02, 2016
Overcoming Procrastination, 18m 57s Brenda Bailey-Hughes, Feb 02, 2016
Conflict Resolution Foundations, 48m 47s Lisa Gates, Feb 02, 2016
Influencing Others, 1h 21m John UllmenFeb 02, 2016
Learning Internet Marketing, 27m 35s Ian Lurie, Feb 02, 2016
Leading with Emotional Intelligence, 1h 46m Britt Andreatta, Feb 01, 2016
Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking, 26m 26s Todd Dewett, Jan 22, 2016
Public Speaking Foundations (2012), 1h 3m Laura Bergells, Jan 21, 2016
CONFERENCES
Dr. Algirdas Makarevicius prepared papers and participated in the following conferences:
12th Oman International English Language Teaching Conference 'Quality in ELT: Raising Pedagogical Standards'. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 18-19 April 2012 (Paper: Quality Teaching Management in Heterogeneous Classrooms).
International Conference "Responding to Change: Flexibility in the Delivery of Language Programmes." It was jointly organized by Language Centre, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong and Faculty of Humanities, Payap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 7-11 January 2008 (paper: Implementation of Changes into Foundation English Programs).
XIX World Congress of FIPLV "Towards Intercultural Understanding for the 21st Century: Language Learning in a Humanistic Context." Colegio de Aplicacao Education Centre. UFPE, Recife, Brazil, 24-26 March 1997 (paper: Problems of Language and Communication in Papua New Guinea).
31st IATEFL International Conference of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language. The Brighton Centre and the Oak Hotel. Brighton, UK, 2-5 April 1997 (paper: The Process of Material Design for ESP).
Third International Conference "Expanding Horizons in English Language Teaching." Chulalongkorn University Language Institute. Bangkok, Thailand, 27-29 November 1995 (paper: Material Design for Special-Purpose Language Courses).
Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies Conference. University of Melbourne, Australia. 4 September 1993 (paper: Teaching Business English to Lithuanians).
TESLA National Conference "Teaching English in Papua New Guinea." Hoskins, Papua New Guinea. 24-25 October 1997 (paper: Culture and Context in Language Teaching).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Algirdas Makarevicius attended conferences, forums, workshops, seminars, and online courses.
COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
Algirdas Makarevicius. Productivity Hacks for Writers. Certificate of completion. Conferred by LinkedIn Learning, June 23, 2020.
Algirdas Makarevicius. The Neuroscience of Learning. Certificate of completion. Conferred by LinkedIn Learning, June 23, 2020.
Algirdas Makarevicius. iMovie 10.1.8 Essential Training. Certificate of Completion. Conferred by LinkedIn Learning, June 22, 2020.
Algirdas Makarevicius. Certified Foresight Practitioner. Certification number: 200044. Valid through: 14/02/2023. The Futures School. Conferred by The Global Foresight Advisory Council, February 14, 2020.
Algirdas Makarevicius. The Push and Pull of the Future Foresight Training Program: Phase One. The Futures School - Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai. Contact hours completed: 17.75. January 7-9, 2020.
Algirdas Makarevicius. Getting Started with McGraw Hill Connect. Higher Colleges of Technology - Al Dhafrah Colleges, September 11, 2019.
Algirdas Makarevicius. Collaborate Ultra for Online Classes (Basic). Higher Colleges of Technology - Al Dhafrah Colleges, March 3, 2020.
Algirdas Makarevicius. Hill Session (Fall 2017) 10/09/2017
Algirdas Makarevicius. Invigilating Online Assessments in Blackboard (Spring 2017)
Algirdas Makarevicius. The P.I.E. Initiatives: HCT's Roadmap to Distinction (Winter 2018)
Algirdas Makarevicius. How to Set up Blackboard’s Grade Center 101 (Winter 2018), 01/11/2018, 02/20/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Creating a Test in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 02/20/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Building Content in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 02/22/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Creating Effective Online Assessments in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 04/08/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Building Assessments Using Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/15/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Communication Tools in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 03/06/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Introduction to Student Advising (Winter 2018, Annie Bright, RUC)1st GARD 2018 Conference: Creating Hybrid Models through Industry Connections (Winter 2018) An Overview of a LMS (Winter 2018), 03/13/2018, 04/05/2018, 04/10/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. An Overview of Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/04/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Installing and Configuring Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/08/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Creating Assessments with Word and Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/15/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Importing and Previewing in Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/08/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Editing in Respondus 4.0 & Random Block Settings (Winter 2018) 04/04/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Retrieving, Saving and Printing in Respondus 4.0 (Winter 2018) 04/04/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Grade Center Overview in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 04/17/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Grading Tests in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 04/24/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Invigilating Online Assessments Introductory Session (Winter 2018) 05/01/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Submitting and Approving Grades in Blackboard (Winter 2018) 06/24/2018
Algirdas Makarevicius. Submitting and Approving Grades in Blackboard (Summer 2018) 06/24/2018
ONLINE LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS
Dr. Algirdas Makarevicius attended online lectures, Lynda.com - Linkedin Company.
Efficient Time Management, 1h 58m Chris Croft, Jun 03, 2018
Academic Research Foundations: Quantitative, 1h 41m Rolin Moe, Oct 18, 2017
Learning Dropbox (2015), 1h 1m Keith GilbertJan 31, 2017
Critical Thinking, 1h 6m Mike Figliuolo, Jan 15, 2017
SMART Board Essential Training, 1h 53m Steve Blatt, Dec 07, 2016
Keynote for Educators, 36m 20s Oliver Schinkten, Dec 07, 2016
iPad Tips and Tricks, 2h 1m Garrick Chow, Nov 27, 2016
iPad Classroom: The Basics, 2h 37m Laurie Burruss, Nov 27, 2016
5 Ways to Control Your Time, 1h 35m Chris Croft, Nov 21, 2016
Having Difficult Conversations, 2h 17m Britt Andreatta, Nov 21, 2016
Creating an Amazing Life, 22m 50s C.C. Chapman, Nov 17, 2016
Learning Schoology, 1h 55m Oliver Schinkten, Nov 15, 2016
Managing Stress, 20m 58s Todd Dewett, Nov 14, 2016
Learning to Teach Online, 2h 5m Oliver Schinkten, Nov 07, 2016
Learning Edmodo, 2h 14m Oliver Schinkten, Nov 2, 2016
Going Paperless: Start to Finish, 2h 11m Suzanna Kaye, Oct 31, 2016
Teaching Complex Topics, 2h 38m Karin Hutchinson, Oct 31, 2016
iCloud Essential Training, Nick BrazziOct 17, 2016
macOS Sierra New Features, 52m 51s Nick Brazzi, Oct 17, 2016
Business Writing Principles, 1h 32m Judy Steiner-Williams, Sep 08, 2016
Writing to be Heard on LinkedIn, 30m 22s Daniel Roth, Aug 30, 2016
Leadership Foundations, 1h 24m Britt Andreatta, Aug 24, 2016
Universal Principles of Design, 5h 29m William Lidwell, Jul 18, 2016
Learning Online Marketing, 1h 47m Lorrie Thomas Ross, Jul 11, 2016
Building Self-Confidence, 21m 27s Todd Dewett, Jul 11, 2016
Learning to Say No, 22m 26s Todd Dewett, May 7, 2016
Mac OS X El Capitan New Features, 1h 8m Nick BrazziMay 7, 2016
Mac OS X El Capitan Essential Training, 8h 13m Nick Brazzi, May 07, 2016
Migrating from Windows 10 to Mac, 3h 36m David Rivers, May 03, 2016
Teaching Techniques: Writing Effective Learning Objectives, 51m 55s John-Paul Ballard, Apr 25, 2016
Learning Instagram, 1h 20m Garrick Chow, Apr 21, 2016
Humor in the Workplace, 45m 6s Izzy Gesell, Apr 17, 2016
Windows 10 New Features, 40m 41s Garrick Chow, Mar 17, 2016
Building Your Technology Skills, 3h 29m Martin Guidry, Mar 17, 2016
Managing International Projects, 1h 5m Bob McGannon, Mar 16, 2016
Learning Speed Reading, 58m 0s Paul Nowak, Mar 15, 2016
Learning Online Surveys, 55m 30s David Rivers, Mar 13, 2016
Learning to Write for the Web, 1h 24m Chris Nodder, Mar 6, 2016
Managing Multiple Generations, 49m 57s Christina Schlachter, Mar 2, 2016
Communicating Across Cultures, 17m 53s Tatiana Kolovou, Mar 2, 2016
Core Strategies for Teaching in Higher Ed, 2h 0m Karl Kapp, Mar 1, 2016
Communication in the 21st Century Classroom, 2h 5m Oliver Schinkten, Feb 29, 2016
Body Language for Leaders, 51m 45s Carol Kinsey Goman, Feb 28, 2016
Business Etiquette: Phone, Email, and Text, 58m 59s Suzanna Kaye, Feb 12, 2016
Data Visualization for Data Analysts, 1h 31m Bill Shander, Feb 03, 2016
Managing Your Time, 11m 7s Todd Dewett, Feb 2, 2016
Overcoming Procrastination, 18m 57s Brenda Bailey-Hughes, Feb 2, 2016
Conflict Resolution Foundations, 48m 47s Lisa Gates, Feb 2, 2016
Influencing Others, 1h 21m John UllmenFeb 2, 2016
Learning Internet Marketing, 27m 35s Ian Lurie, Feb 2, 2016
Leading with Emotional Intelligence, 1h 46m Britt Andreatta, Feb 1, 2016
Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking, 26m 26s Todd Dewett, Jan 22, 2016
Public Speaking Foundations (2012), 1h 3m Laura Bergells, Jan 21, 2016
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES AND FORUMS
Dr. Algirdas Makarevicius attended the following conferences and forums:
1st GARD 2018 Conference: Creating Hybrid Models through Industry Connections, Dubai Men's College, Higher Colleges of Technology, 5 April 2018.
HCT Biannual Academic Forum. The P.I.E. Initiatives: HCT's Roadmap to Distinction, Dubai Men's College, Higher Colleges of Technology, January 11, 2018.
HCT Fall Conference 2017, HCT Faculty: Moving Forward Together, HCT, Dubai Men’s College, 16 August 2017.
International Conference 'Education and Workforce Development 2017.' Abu Dhabi Women's College, Higher Colleges of Technology, 4-6 April 2016.
23rd TESOL Arabia International Conference and Exhibition ‘Advancing the ELT Profession.’ Dubai, UAE, 9-11 March 2017.
HCT Spring Conference 2017: ‘2017 Year of Faculty’, HCT, Sharjah Colleges, 4 January 2017.
Second Annual HCT Fall Conference 'HCT 2.0 Evolutionary Path: Learning for All, Working by Choice.’ HCT, Dubai Men's College, 17 August 2016.
HCT Spring Conference 2016 ‘Building on Our Present to Innovate Our Future.’ HCT Dubai Men’s College, 6 January 2016.
21st TESOL Arabia International Conference and Exhibition 'Teaching and Learning in the Digital World.' Dubai, UAE, 12-14 March 2015.
8th Annual ELT Conference Integration of Skills: Creative Methods and Techniques in ELT. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 3-24 April 2008.
7th Annual ELT Conference Working with ELT Materials: From Design to Implementation. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 18-19 April 2007.
The First International Conference of Arab Muslim Writings in English. University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman, 12-14 December 2009.
CONFERENCES
Dr. Algirdas Makarevicius prepared papers and participated in the following conferences:
12th Oman International English Language Teaching Conference 'Quality in ELT: Raising Pedagogical Standards'. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 18-19 April 2012 (Paper: Quality Teaching Management in Heterogeneous Classrooms).
International Conference "Responding to Change: Flexibility in the Delivery of Language Programmes." It was jointly organized by the Language Centre, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, and the Faculty of Humanities, Payap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 7-11 January 2008 (paper: Implementation of Changes into Foundation English Programs).
XIX World Congress of FIPLV "Towards Intercultural Understanding for the 21st Century: Language Learning in a Humanistic Context." Colegio de Aplicacao Education Centre. UFPE, Recife, Brazil, 24-26 March 1997 (paper: Problems of Language and Communication in Papua New Guinea).
31st IATEFL International Conference of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language. The Brighton Centre and the Oak Hotel. Brighton, UK, 2-5 April 1997 (paper: The Process of Material Design for ESP).
Third International Conference "Expanding Horizons in English Language Teaching." Chulalongkorn University Language Institute. Bangkok, Thailand, 27-29 November 1995 (paper: Material Design for Special-Purpose Language Courses).
Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies Conference. University of Melbourne, Australia. 4 September 1993 (paper: Teaching Business English to Lithuanians).
TESLA National Conference "Teaching English in Papua New Guinea." Hoskins, Papua New Guinea. 24-25 October 1997 (paper: Culture and Context in Language Teaching).
WORKSHOPS
Dr. Algirdas Makarevicius attended the following workshops and was awarded certificates of completion:
The Push and Pull of the Future Foresight Training Program: Phase One. The Futures School - Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai. Contact hours completed: 17.75. January 7-9, 2020.
Certified Foresight Practitioner. Certification number: 200044. Valid through: 14/02/2023. Awarding Organization: The Futures School. Certificate conferred by The Global Foresight Advisory Council, February 14, 2020.
Microsoft Faculty Fellow. Awarding Organization: Microsoft in affiliation with the Society for Information Technology, and Teacher Education, and Higher Colleges of Technology, 25 April 2015.
Inter-Cultural Intelligence. Awarding Organization: CIC KnowledgeWorkx, 8 April 2015.
BBLearn Certification. Awarding Organization: Higher Colleges of Technology, 7 January 2015.
Teaching and Learning Management. Awarding Organization: Lifelong Learning Center, University of Nizwa, 16 January 2012.
Attended Teaching and Education Workshops. Liaised with External Assessor of the Middle East College - Coventry University. Coventry University, November 2007.
