Emmanuel Zimmert
My studies in culture introduced me to the field of French as a Foreign Language (FLE), after which I went on to study Language Sciences. I then undertook several assignments for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in different countries, teaching FLE, training teachers in the use of digital technology in an educational context and producing resources, all the while reflecting on ethical use. My time as a digital project manager at CAVILAM-Alliance Française in Vichy was pivotal; the centre welcomed over a thousand teachers from around the world each year for training, and was brimming with creativity. My final assignment was as a cooperation attaché for French at the French Institute in Denmark in Copenhagen. La Digitale is a project that I run in my spare time.
Session
Since 2020, La Digitale has been offering alternatives to big edtech companies through a set of free and open-source digital tools used by more than 3 million teachers, learners, and education professionals in over 160 countries.
In this presentation, you will discover, through practical illustrations, a quick overview of the four main categories of tools featured in the project: setting up collaborative activities, editing and creating multimedia content, classroom management and facilitation, and resource sharing.