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Manager updates

#1 Combined EFSET Calibration: Bali, JHB, UK

For December/January we will run a single EFSET Calibration. It will be live from this week until the end of January. All EFSET assessors can reach this current calibration on the QA platform. Centres can check which assessors have completed using your live Power BI Dashboard. David

#2 Customer Relations Team Email Reminder

As the holiday season is approaching, we would like to remind you that you can use the CR team’s email address teachonlineadultscr@ef.com for enquiries and to follow up with cases. This inbox enables whoever is on duty (Emma in Shanghai or Manli in Lucerne) to respond to enquiries in a time-sensitive manner. We will update the email address to remove the 'adults' after the holidays. We'll let you know when we do. Emma and Manli

#3 AXIS: Automated SNS / TNS ACRs Reminder

Back in August, After Class Reports (ACR) for TNS or SNS classes were automated. Teachers no longer need to submit an ACR for a lesson that they could not attend, or the student did not attend. We have noticed a few cases where teachers are writing ACRs for these situations. Please could you help remind teachers that ACRs for TNS and SNS is no longer required? Thank you. CR team

#4 Updated Layout: PVA, OSC and BB Reminder

As you know, the new EF Classroom has now fully launched for Group and Private Lessons, but the old layout is still in use for the Online Skills Clinic, Beginner Basics and Personal Verbal Assessment services. On 15th December, the new layout will be available for all these and will have fully launched across all services it applies to. Training resources on PVAs, OSC and BB will also be updated on the day to only present the new layout. The new layout is already available in the demo room and can be accessed by selecting Beginner Basics/Skills Clinic/PVA and the right lesson deck from the dropdown menu. Please note that no functions have been changed except that there is now a timer on the top right corner. Matina

#5 Content Update Complete

All GL and PL classroom content has now been updated with the new design - see example below. We hope teachers and learners enjoy this fresh look. If you have any questions, then please let us know.

#6 Gingerbread Challenge Results

Thank you to everyone for your participation and support in the Gingerbread Challenge. We were wowed by your enthusiasm and creativity. Check out our Instagram account @EFTeachOnline_adults to see the amazing gingerbread creations and join the festive fun. Bea

#7 Update to Email Signatures Reminder

We are dropping the “—Adults” from our email signatures. In this sense, please delete this part as soon as possible as we are now just EF Teach Online. You can use my signature as an example and change your name, role and address (if needed) - see example below.    If you have any questions please let me know.  Bea

Beatriz Porta Engagement & Communications Manager EF Teach Online   /    EF Teach Online   Haldenstrasse 4, 6006 Luzern Tel: + 41 78 613 1060 www.ef.com      EF proudly supports the Olympic Games Beijing 2022 | Tokyo 2020 | PyeongChang 2018    Rio 2016 | Sochi 2014 | Beijing 2008 | Seoul 1988

#8 Centre Update: JHB Team

As you may know, Monday, December 20th will be my final day in the role of Academic Manager for the JHB centre. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from so many of you. EF has played a pivotal role in my professional development and I am so grateful to have been a part of such an incredible team.  Thank you for this wonderful journey and please stay in touch! Megan Academic Manager, JHB Centre

#9 Central Team: Holidays

The following Central team members will be out of the office on holiday during December. Please note that reports and lesson reviews in AXIS may take longer than usual during this time of year. For support with urgent cases, please contact the CR team email. Laura: Away from18th Dec. Back on 4th Jan. Emma: Away on16th and 17th Dec Sohail: Away on 16th and 17th Dec Andrea: Away on 16th and 17th, 23rd afternoon-27th, 30th-31st Dec Whatever your plans are for the festive season, the Central Team wish you all Happy Holidays and a prosperous 2022.

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