An update from Pearson ELT USA regarding the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak
In response to the recent Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, we would like to reassure the ELT community that we are monitoring the situation extremely closely. We understand the impact this is having, and our thoughts are with everyone affected.
Our priority is the safety of our employees, customers, and learners. The Pearson ELT USA Team is doing everything possible to ensure that teaching and learning can continue during this period of uncertainty, following guidance from the CDC and local authorities.
The Pearson ELT Team is dedicated to be your support center during this challenging time. We offer an array of modern digital solutions for online teaching, learning, and assessment. We are here to:
- Help you obtain instant access to digital resources for your learners.
- Find the best digital subscription solutions for your program.
- Offer support and training to make digital implementation quick and easy.
- Furnish you with digital versions of Pearson ELT textbooks.
The Marketing Team and your dedicated Pearson ELT Specialist are here for you. Contact us at any time! Locate your rep here. Email the marketing team at esl_marketing@pearson.com.
For a limited time, students can purchase instant access codes for MyEnglishLab and eTexts at a discount of 25% using code SPRING20 at buymylab.com.
We hope you can join our Digital Implementation Webinar Series with Pearson authors and experts who will talk about available resources and how to best transition to online learning and teaching. With the Pearson digital solutions, you can choose how you want to integrate online tools into your classroom to assess your students, manage your classroom, motivate your learners, and facilitate online practice.
Register for our online webinars
Distance Teaching and Learning: Useful Tips for Making it Work. Presented by Ken Beatty
Online teaching and remote learning are increasing globally, so how do you make it work for both educator and learner? In this webinar Dr. Ken Beatty, an expert on online teaching and learning, will focus on the needs of teachers and learners of all ages and at all levels.
He’ll explore how to get organized, plan effectively, stay motivated and keep learners engaged and answer key questions about online distance learning
Tuesday, March 17 at 8:00 am EDT . Register
Wednesday, March 18 at 6:00 am EDT . Register
Wednesday, March 18 at 1:00 pm EDT . Register
Digital Solutions for Online Learning. Presented by Christina Cavage
Wednesday, March 18 at 2:00 pm EDT
Learn how you can leverage digital tools to deliver course content in an online environment. This session covers the how to’s of using MyEnglishLab and other tools to keep your course moving and your students motivated.
Using Versant Placement Test as a Home-Based Assessment. Presented by Nick Laul, Pearson Assessment
Thursday, March 19 at 2:00 pm EDT
Is your program in need of a home-based testing solution that will allow you to assess your students’ English language skills if your primary test is not available? The Versant English Placement Test is a 4-skills test that can be taken by computer for admissions and program placement. With score mappings to common scales like GSE, CEFR and TOEFL, it is easier than ever to integrate results into your existing enrollment process. In this session you will learn about Versant Placement Test and how you can implement it with your program.
MyEnglishLab: Your Solution for Anytime, Anywhere Learning. Presented by Janay Phillips, Pearson ELT
Friday, March 20 at 2:00 pm EDT
MyEnglishLab, Pearson’s Language Management System, provides solutions for distance learning, anytime, anywhere. This session will walk you through the steps of registering your product, creating a course, and utilizing the wide array of tools available within MyEnglishLab.
