Este año ha sido mi segunda vez como ponente en la conferencia de FECEI. Igual que año pasado ha sido una experiencia muy gratificante. Realmente hay un ambiente de querer aprender unos de otros y de compartir experiencias. Es algo que no creo que se vea en muchos gremios. Es un verdadero lujo poder participar en un evento donde vienen profesores de todos los rincones de España y aportar algo útil para sus clases. Y cuando varios días después de tu ponencia te llega un mail de otra parte de España de una profesora que dice que ya ha aplicado en clase de lo que estuviste hablando, sabes que ha merecido la pena. La conferencia FECEI crea un ambiente de cohesión entre competidores, amistad entre adversarios y unas ganas tremendas de buscar siempre lo mejor para nuestro sector.
Para mí lo mejor de ser profesores, es que sabemos que podemos aprender de todos y aprender todo el tiempo. Yo me lancé a dar una charla en FECEI por primera vez en 2017 y sabía que algo podría yo aportar ya que en todas las charlas que he ido yo, he aprendido algo.
La conferencia de FECEI es acogedora y muy agradable para una primera vez, y me di cuenta de que muchos compañeros de profesión no tienen mucho apoyo en su escuela y todos estamos deseando de ser inspirados e inspirar, para seguir desarrollándonos como profesores.
Piensa en algo que se te da bien, algo que tus alumnos les encantan y compártelo con todos. Para mí se trata de eso, de compartir, que es muy bonito.
This was my third «attempt» at presenting at FECEI! I have to say that, once again, I had a brilliant time with the teachers who came along to the session: sharing tips, introducing activities and generally making a fool of ourselves! What´s more, the room and the equipment (a new shiny IWB) were just great and I even got the flip chart that I had previously requested! I sense that the teachers give up their Saturdays to attend FECEI, arrive with a thirst for knowledge, a real desire to improve and, what´s more, they want to play! I also had a great day catching up with other folk and thoroughly enjoyed listening to the other speakers. A big thanks to everyone involved with organising the conference!
Another wonderful year at FECEI. A real pleasure to share ideas with so many like minded people. The focus and drive towards a sustainable conference were fantastic.
Everything ran incredibly smoothly and I’d like to thank everyone for organizing the event so well and a big thanks to everyone who came along. Especially those returning after last year’s talk. I hope to see you all again next year.
I spoke at the FECEI national conference in Madrid last February for the first time and I absolutely enjoyed the experience. Both the organisers and the attendees were lovely and they made it very easy for me to give my talk. Big thanks to my room coordinator who was not only helpful but also very kind to me. I’m really looking forward to speaking at FECEI again.
It’s always a pleasure to go to the FECEI conference in Madrid. As well as a trip to the big city and the chance to catch up with ELT buddies from around the country, I always come back buzzing with ideas. It’s a well-organised conference and the fact that it attracts around 200 participants means that it doesn’t feel overly crowded during the breaks, giving you the opportunity to chat to other people with ease.
The venue was very convenient as everything was very close and the rooms were a suitable size. It was very handy to have someone in the room to help and monitor time. The support received with instructions and relevant information for speakers has been amazing. Thank you very much to Annie and congratulations on her hard work. Also, having an app has made finding information about the event much easier. Participating as a speaker has been a very motivating experience. Also having the opportunity to talk to other colleagues and to listen to their ideas has been inspiring. Thank you for making this possible
Speaking at the FECEI conference was both a pleasure and a privilege. Andrew and the rest of the organisational team were on hand at all times for everything from pointing me in the right direction when I was lost to providing technical support for the workshop. The atmosphere at the conference was amazing – everyone was friendly, welcoming and, perhaps more importantly, had a willingness to share and listen to ideas that left me with a very warm feeling. It was great to be able to work and mingle with so many like-minded teachers, trainers and publishers – all while enjoying the most amazing buffet! To anyone thinking about speaking at or attending future FECEI conferences, I can assure you that the time you spend doing so will be time well spent.
This was my first year speaking in FECEI and I hope to be back. The location and equipment were great and the room manager was kind and even participative! For such a large, national event, it is incredibly well organised and a joy to be a part of. FECEI has the wonderful effect of feeling part of something bigger with people whose ideals we share. The attendees were enthusiastic participants and were keen to learn which made the session an enriching experience for all of us, including me. I would recommend the supportive atmosphere of FECEI to those looking to gain experience in giving seminars.
It all starts with a question. Are you thinking of speaking at FECEI this year? Someone believes in you and decides you should share your ideas outside your school staffroom by becoming a speaker. Your talk takes shape, you send in your abstract, get accepted and what next? FECEI conferences have always been about providing its speakers with the support, guidance and warm welcome you need to feel confident about giving your talk. There’s a sense of community and a real buzz as you mingle with the organisers, helpers, publishers, fellow teachers and speakers. You come to the end of your talk, realising just how much you’ve actually learned from the people who’ve attended and you pack up, ready to head off to the session next door, ready to keep on learning.
I’ve spoken at a number of FECEI events in recent years and even though I have a pretty busy agenda it is one of a handful of invitations I still really look forward to receiving. The organizers are on top of things from the start, keeping speakers informed before, during and after the event. The choice of venue is excellent and technical support is on hand if needed. It all runs so smoothly and at the same time it is all so friendly. The talks on offer mean participants are spoilt for choice. Ah! And did I mention the buffet lunch?
I had the pleasure of speaking at the FECEI Conference for the first time (hopefully, the first of many) in 2018.
I was given comprehensive information prior to the conference, many smiles and lots of assistance at registration and an enthusiastic room manager went out of his way to help me set up. I couldn’t have wished for a warmer, more enthusiastic audience of teachers from all over Spain and at the speakers’ lunch I had the opportunity to meet and share experiences with fascinating and friendly ELT professionals.
The FECEI conference is a wonderful opportunity to present your talk on a national level with a level of support that is second to none.