The Japan Foundation held two online workshops in April. These workshops are currently available via video on demand (VOD) until 30 June 2020.
The workshops are:
Session 1: “Enjoy Japanese lessons using ZOOM”
Session 2: “Using resources effectively for online teaching”.
To access the VOD, please register on The Japan Foundation website.
Teaching materials grant – special support for COVID-19
This grant supports schools to purchase online teaching materials for Japanese language programs that specialise in online teaching due to COVID-19. Successful applicants will be eligible for the reimbursement of 100% of the purchase price of approved items up to AU$700. This is a special grant where applications will be accepted throughout the application period. Each request will be considered upon submission. All applicants are requested to complete purchasing and have all related documents submitted for reimbursement by 30 September 2020.
Application period: 15 May 2020 – 31 August 2020
Final date to submit the reimbursement documents: 30 September 2020
Further details are available on The Japan Foundation website.
Teaching materials grant – special support for natural disasters
This grant supports schools that have been affected by natural disasters such as bush fires and floods in 2019 and 2020 by providing financial support for the loss of Japanese language teaching materials. Successful applicants will be eligible for the reimbursement of 100% of the purchase price of approved items up to AU$1000.
2020 timeline
Applications open: 15 May 2020
Application deadline: 22 June 2020
Outcome notification: 6 July 2020
Purchasing period: 6 July – 14 September 2020
Reimbursement deadline: 5 October 2020
Further details are available on The Japan Foundation website.