Lisibo Ltd. / Lisa Stevens Learning
Lisibo Limited is an independent consultancy offering advice and training on creativity and innovation in 21st century Primary Language Learning.
Between Oct 2011 and July 2013, Lisa also operated as Lisa Stevens Learning in Switzerland, offering English lessons as well as advice and training on using technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Recent projects –
- judge – Young Language Learner Award
- British Council
- language consultant for 2Simple
- language consultant for Sun and Moon
- working with Rising Stars on updating their KS2 French resource
- feature writer and content contributer Teach Primary magazine
- speaker and ‘official’ sketch noter at Language World 2017-19
- writing Mi Madrid, a 10 part radio series for Afónica for BBC Schools radio aimed at KS2 Spanish learners
- moderating Languages in Primary Schools FB group
- Association for Language Learning Council member 2017-27
Coming up in 2022-23
The Language Show – November 2022
ALL Portsmouth Primary Hub – November 2022
TM MFL Icons – December 202
ALL Language World – March 2023
Consultancy
bSmall publishing – judge of Young Language Learner Award 2022
British Council – short activities for international partnerships
2Simple – language consultant on updated materials for French and Spanish
Sun and Moon – language consultant on grammar animations for BBC website
Rising Stars
Afónica for BBC Schools Radio – Mi Madrid – writer of 10 part radio series for KS2 Spanish learners – my account of the project
Pacca Alpaca app – Spanish consultant (ongoing)
b small publishing – comprehension materials to accompany dual language I can read series (ongoing)
TES – Primary Languages panel
TES – providing weekly Twitter and fortnightly newsletter recommendations for languages (2011-2016)
Rising Stars – updating Eurostars materials for new 2014 curriculum; credited as educational consultant
The Guardian Teachers Network – materials for International Focus week for Primary schools
Rising Stars – advising on updates to existing materials to fit the new Primary Curriculum (2013);
BBC – Spanish consultant on The Lingo Show, broadcasting on TV from March 2013
BBC – articles for parents on encouraging their child to learn languages
BBC – redesign of Primary languages website (Spanish, French and Mandarin) (2010-2013) – learner content (games, songs, quizzes), teacher materials, vocabulary and grammar notes
BBC – a new online resource for younger learners (2010-2012) The Lingo Show
LIBRA – preparation of programmes for PLL on BBC Learning Zone (2010-2011)
CILT – repurposing the QCA KS2 MFL scheme of work for ITT (Spanish) (2010) delivering training on using technology in language learning
BBC World Class – resources for schools in partnership related to Michael Morpurgo’s book This morning I met a whale (linked to Copenhagen Earth Summit) (2010)
CILT – IWB resources for KS2 Framework / QCA scheme (2009)
CILT – planning Next steps in ICT for PLL. (2009)
Speaking engagements
2023
ALL Language World 2023 – What we value – past, present and future treasure – The importance of International links – Past present and future – 18th March
2022
Language World 2022 – Language Learning for social justice – Using ‘literature’ to support primary language learning – 18th March
Spanish Talleres de español – A few of our favourite things – June 25th
The Language Show – A few of our favourite things – November 11th
ALL Portsmouth Primary Hub – Making international links to motivate our young linguists and celebrate their achievements – 24th November
TM MFL Icons – International links and developing young linguists.– 10th December
2021
Spanish Talleres de español – Take One Book – October 2nd 2021 article in TECLA
TM MFL Icons – Languages and Literacy should be friends – October 16th
ACAPULCO – Not another worksheet Miss! – 6th November 2021
Language Show – Using ‘literature’ in the primary language classroom – 12th-14th November 2021 video
Herts for Learning – A smile in my scheme of work – November 26th
Language World 2021 – A Rich Curriculum for ALL March 12th-13th (online) Take One Book v2 – link to blog post with presentation and link to materials
2020
training for BEd students at BCU on Primary Languages – Feb 2020
Language World 2020 – ALL Working Together – March 13th-14th – More than words
ALL PHOrum 11th November online Take One Book
Language Show 2020 – More than Words 13th-15th November (online) – link to blog post and resources video
2019
Language World 2019 – Speaking up for languages – official sketch noter and speaker – 3.3 “There’s always room for a story that can transport people to another place.” Supporting learners’ understanding and enjoyment of stories in the primary language classroom March 22nd-23rd Post on ¡Vámonos! including notes and presentation; post including all sketchnotes
2018
Language World 2018 -Flying the flag – official sketch noter and speaker – Using Technology for collaboration in Primary Languages; Spanish Show and Tell. March 23rd-24th sketch notes Sketchnotes as a PDF
University of Chichester MFL Conference June 13th Tell me a story and Technology for Collaboration in the languages classroom
Practical Pedagogies conference, St George’s English International School, Cologne, 1st-2nd November – Tell me a story
2017
Sketchnoting for beginners – South West London Primary Languages Conference – March 17th
Language World 2017 Progress for All – Official sketch noter and speaker – March 24th-26th Blog post including links to presentations to which they refer; Sketchnotes as PDF
Keynote speaker – Using technology to enhance and engage – North West Primary Language Conference – Lymm, Cheshire – 29th June blog post on conference
ICT for collaboration and Making links – linking languages with your curriculum East Midlands Primary Language Conference – Nottingham Trent University – December 5th
2016
Building firm foundations for strong buildings – ALL South West conference – Bristol – February 27th
Sketchnoting for beginners – Language World 2016 – Rugby, March 11-12th
Show and Tell moderator and presenter Talleres de español, Consejería de Educación en el Reino Unido – Instituto Cañada Blanch, London, 18th June
I’m a Primary Language Teacher; help me out here! – Babcock 4S MFL Conference – Horsley Park – June 22nd
Sketchnoting for beginners – National eTwinning Conference – NCL, Nottingham – 24-26th June
Sketchnoting for beginners – Practical Pedagogies conference, IST, Toulouse – 3rd-4th November
2015
Teachmeet Takeover BETT January 23rd – Fun and games in language learning
TipTopTips for Primary Language Learning and Making links (cross curricular ideas for PLL) – Modern Languages, Modern Teaching – Newton Abbot College, February 13th
International links – LUPGCE ICT focus day, February 16th, University of Leicester
Are you a Twit or a Tweep? – #ILILC5 – ICT Links into Languages conference, February 28th-March 1st
Keynote presentation – Cooking on gas (other fuels are available) – #ILILC5 – ICT Links into Languages conference, February 28th-March 1st
seminar on Twitter in eTwinning – eTwinning conference – Manchester 27-29th March
TeachMeetWMLanguages – Robin Hood Primary, Birmingham, May 6th
Enhance learning through technology – UnderstandingModernGov conference – London, June 16th
Make it Real and Using technology to enhance language learning Staffordshire Primary Language Conference, Stafford, June 26th
Using Technology in the Primary MFL classroom -Practical Pedagogies conference, IST, Toulouse – 15-16th October
2014
Teachmeet takeover BETT January 24th
Something borrowed something blue and A beginner’s guide to iPad in the primary MFL classroom – ICT Links into Languages conference – February 7th-9th
Researching Primary Languages (participant) – University of York 14th Feb
Keynote – TipTopTips for Primary Language Learning and Making links (cross curricular ideas for PLL) – Stafford Primary Languages Conference 21st March 2014
Keeping in touch and Using the right tool for the job – Teachmeet Education Show 21st March 2014
There’s more to PLL than ‘that donkey’ – South West London Primary Languages Conference 28th March 2014
Multimedia language learning with iPads – ALL Joined Up Language World, York – 4th-5th April
Sanako TILT conference Solihull – Keynote – June 20th 2014
National eTwinning Conference – Nottingham June 20th-22nd 2014
MFL 3-7 Osiris courses in Manchester, Birmingham and London -June/July 2014
2013
9th-10th February – I want to break free! and Let out for good behaviour – ICT Links into languages conference, Southampton University
18th February – iPad ‘essentials’ workshop – International School of Winterthur
19th March – Apple Leadership Tour – Bern – training for French speaking Swiss delegates
20th April – Teachmeet International – Using games to aid learning
30th April – iPad training – Take a Unit… – International School of Winterthur
29th May – iPad training – Literacy and language – International School of Winterthur
7th June – Swiss eTwinning Ambassadors meeting – Bern
3rd October – Teachmeet #DevonMFL – virtual presentation Jugando en español
5th October – MFL Show and Tell, Foxford School, Coventry – A quick guide to Bookcreator app and Year 3 storymaking.
26th November – TeachmeetBrum – Games from apps for the language classroom and Year 3 Storytelling
2012
13th Jan 2012 – TeachMeet BETT virtual presentation – Be patient
10th Feb 2012 – eTwinning event, Solothurn, Switzerland
24th-26th Feb 2012 – Barça, Barça, Baaaarça! and ‘Appy Language learning – ICT Links into Languages conference, University of Southampton
27th-29th April 2012 – Apple Leadership Series – Geneva, Switzerland
22nd May – Memrise.com – TeachmeetBrum – prerecorded presentation
27th – 29th May 2012 – APD training, Hanover Street, London
29th August 2012 – Vision and Planning with Mobile Devices – APD – TASIS, Ticino, Switzerland
14th September 2012 – iPads in MFL -APD – Harrogate Grammar School MFL department, Harrogate UK
29th September – Memrise.com – TeachMeetInternational online meeting
22nd October – Using what you’ve got on your iPad! – ZIS, Baden Campus
25th October – Apple event in Basel, Switzerland
8th November – TeachMeetiPad Virtual presentation – Explain Everything – explained.
29th November – TeachMeetTwist Virtual presentation – Skitch and 4 year olds
See also ADE /AEM section below!
2011
14th January 2011 Teachmeet Takeover Free doesn’t mean it’s pants! Ideas to keep pupils engaged and involved and coordinator BETT, Kensington Olympia
14th January 2011 Teachmeet BETT – Subtitled, BETT, Kensington Olympia
12th and 13th February – Tell me a story and What can eTwinning do for you? Links into Languages conference, Southampton
4th and 5th March – Independence through ICT in the Primary Language classroom CILT Primary Language Show, Liverpool
14th March – co- organized and spoke at TeachMeetBrum
17th March –Smiley happy people in Primary Language Learning – Education Show
22nd March – Using Youtube in the classroom, Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School for Birmingham LA
28th March – Using Youtube in the classroom, Knox House, Martineau Centre for Birmingham LA
4th April – Sound recording in Primary classroom, Leicester University
18th June Let’s go to the zoo! Teachmeet #uketwin, NCSL
24th June – Using ICT in MFL for collaboration, support and motivation. Northern Grid for Learning conference
29th June – Comenius Reggio conference
8th and 9th July – Entitled to enjoy Primary Language learning – ALL Language World
14th July – “Sorpresas y sonrisas” – tips and ideas on how to keep everyone engaged and enthused in the primary language classroom, North East Spanish day
1st October 2011 “Experiences from the Primary Language classroom” – Consejería de Educación Talleres españoles para Primaria, Instituto Cañada Blanch, London
2010
Jan 15th 2010 Teachmeet Takeover-Ideas for using tool in language learning BETT, Kensington Olympia
Jan 15th 2010 Teachmeet2010 – What Lisibo did next!Kensington Olympia
March 2nd 2010 ICT in PLL – full day training at Lingua@com for BASS
March 4th – Top Tips for PLL– Education Show
March 6th 2010 – What can eTwinning do for you? and Cross Curricular opportunities in the PL classroom – Vida Latina, Aston University
March 12th-13th 2010 – Audaciously using Voices to make Voki and What can eTwinning do for you? CILT Primary Language Show, Liverpool
March 26th-27th 2010 – Bricklaying for Beginners – ALL Language World, University of York
19th June – A Day in the Life of Lisa Stevens – ALL East Midlands
25th-26th June – Using Youtube in the classroom and Tips to motivate in Primary language Learning, Inspiration for Motivation (Linguascope) Brighton
10th July Things that make my pupils smile. MFLSAT, Nottingham High School
12th July – Online tools for the language classroom, Links into Language conference, Aston University
5th October – AQA Primary Languages Course – London
12th October – AQA Primary Languages Course -Manchester
18th October – AQA Primary Languages Course – Birmingham
19th October – AQA Primary Languages Course – York
25th October – Teachmeet #etwpdw
2009
Sept 5th 2009 – Digital media and social networking Show and tell facilitator – eTwinning Conference, Varna, Bulgaria
Oct 1st 2009 – Keynote address –Inspiring Creative Teaching in the PMFL classroom – and seminar Don’t get mad, get crosscurricular – Hull Primary MFL conference
Oct 15th 2009 – Using ICT in languages – Hampshire Languages Conference
Oct 31st 2009 – Surviving the Primary Language Classroom– London Language Show, Kensington Olympia
Apple Distinguished Educator / Apple Professional Development work
29th May – iPad training – Literacy and language – International School of Winterthur
30th April – iPad training – Take a Unit… – International School of Winterthur
19th March 2013 – Apple Leadership Tour – Bern – training for French speaking Swiss delegates
18th February 2013- iPad training – International School of Winterthur
25th October 2012- Apple event in Basel, Switzerland
22nd October 2012- iPad training – ZIS, Baden Campus
14th September 2012 – iPads in MFL -APD – Harrogate Grammar School MFL department, Harrogate UK
29th August 2012 – Vision and Planning with Mobile Devices – APD – TASIS, Ticino, Switzerland
27th – 29th May 2012 – APD training, Hanover Street, London
27th-29th April 2012 – Apple Leadership Series – Geneva, Switzerland
27th-28th June 2011- Apple iPad training – Belfast
May 6th-8th – ADE2011 Institute, London
March 21st 2011 iLearning conference – iPod and iPad apps for MFL
February 24th 2011 ADE selection board meeting
January 4th 2011 Sunderland Joint Learning day
November 15th 2010 ADE Board meeting
October 15th-17th 2010 Colchester ATI, Colchester RTC
September 7th 2010 Malvern College – Podcasting
June 16th-18th 2010 Enfield ATI, Enfield CLC
April 12th-15th 2010 Apple Teacher Institute, Cheltenham College
Jan 11th-14th 2010 Apple Education Leadership Series, Cumberland Hotel, London
Published articles
By me
Francophonie Autumn 2009 Primary Practice – Voicethread
CILT Primary eZineAutumn 2009 – Going global – using PLL to make links (link)
CILT Primary eZine Autumn 2009 – Getting on track – digital sound recording (link)
Enhancing learning in the MFL classroom (Dec 2009) – originally guest post on Box of Tricks; later published in an ebook entitled Technology in Modern Foreign Languages – A practitioner’s perspective
Languages Today Spring 2011 Star letter re EDL at Whitehouse Common
Languages Today Summer 2011 Review – TTS Spanish calendar
Times Educational Supplement magazine 23rd September 2011 – Gimme gimme Cine-minis (review)
Times Educational Supplement magazine 4th November 2011 – Now you’re talking
(also in Times Educational Supplement Scotland magazine25th November 2011 as Tuned up for conversation)
Horizons magazine January 2013 (link)
Languages Today Autumn 2013 Review – Learn and Teach Spanish 1
Languages Today Summer 2014 Review – Little Languages
TESConnect – Modern Foreign Languages blog 03/06/14 The new primary languages curriculum: Change you’ll recognise
TESConnect – Modern Foreign Languages blog 03/06/14 Why paper dictionaries are still important for language learning
Primary Teacher Update June 2014 p36-38 Teaching by the book unleashes creativity
UKEdMag: Top Ten tips for Primary Language Learning by @lisibo 28th July 2015 online and in printed copy
UKEdMag Teaching and Brexit by @lisibo 26th June 2016 online and in printed copy
Languages Today Summer 2014 Review – Little Languages
Languages Today Summer 2015 Review – ALL Connect KS2/3 resources
Languages Today Autumn 2015 Review – KS3 ALL Connect resources
Languages Today Autumn 2018 My Best 10 Activities for Listening
Teach Primary magazine – November 2018 – KS2 MFL Lesson Plan – Use the Spanish Version of George’s Marvellous Medicine to Write Your Own Wacky Recipes
Teach Primary magazine – March 2019 – KS2 MFL Lesson Plan – Using games to learn colours in Spanish
Teach Primary magazine- June 2019 – KS2 MFL Lesson Plan – Link Language to Music with Saint Saens
Teach Primary magazine – September 2019 – Supporting learners’ understanding and enjoyment of stories in the Primary Languages classroom – article in MFL Special
Teach Primary magazine – January 2020 – Using a game to teach prepositions in Spanish – KS2 MFL lesson plan
Languages Today review – Autumn/Spring 2021 – Review – Bravo – music based Spanish learning
Languages Today review – Spring/Summer 2021 – Review – 50 Spanish phrases
About me / contributed to :
Languages Today Autumn 2009 – A Day in the life – Lisa Stevens (by Anna Scrivenger)
Languages Today Spring 2009 – My best (10) blogs (Joe Dale)
TES Magazine – 09/04/10 Flash forward ( Yojana Sharma and Joe Dale)
Teach Primary Vol4.2 p73 (Gill Budgell)
Purple Press (2Simple)
Languages magazine – August 2010 ‘Weaving Culture into the Web‘ – p29
Be Inspired – Autumn 2010 On the web
Top 25 world languages blog – October 2010 – #1 blog
Booruch 15th November 2010 Booruch #112 Edonis interview with Lisa Stevens
TES Connect 11th February 2011 – All in it together (Sara Parker)
TES Connect 25th March 2011 – ICT_ Those who can, tweet (Sara Parker)
TESS 12th August 2011 – ICT_ Those who can, tweet (Sara Parker)
Guardian Teacher Network 15th May 2013 – Primary teachers’ best tips for language lessons (Emma Drury)
Guardian Teacher Network 18th May 2013 – Beginners’ guide to using technology in language lessons (Emma Drury)
Birmingham Mail 13th August 2015 – Revealed – The Midlands Twitter users with the biggest UK influence.
Languages Today Summer 2018 Review – Mi Madrid (written by me!) plus mention of sketchnotes at Language World
