ELT Calendar

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

Benefits of computer-mediated communication (CMC) through negotiated learning tasks using Text-chat and Voice
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker: Anthony Young, Sian Edwards
Organization: Toyohashi Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture
Short description: Advancements in technology have fueled a growing interest in utilizing computer networks for second language acquisition purposes. This presentation will describe the findings of a comparative research project carried out over a three month period by looking at the benefits of computer-mediated communication (CMC) through negotiated learning tasks using Text-chat and Voice.

Oxford Teaching Workshop Series 2012 (Okayama)
Time: 11:40 AM - 2:20 PM
Speaker: Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto, Eric Kane
Organization: Oxford University Press
Location: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Short description: Practical and interactive workshops from well-known presenters to help you teach children more effectively. Pre-registration strongly recommended.

TUJ Tokyo Distinguished Lecturer Series: A Learning Orientation to Classroom-Based Language Assessment
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: James E. Purpura (Teachers College, Columbia University)
Organization: Temple University Japan
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: This seminar examines how assessment fits into the broader notion of learning. For more information, please see the TUJ website.

Developing Resources for Self-Directed Learning
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker: Paul Collett (Shimonoseki City University), Kristen Sullivan (Shimonoseki City University)
Organization: Fukuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Helping our students to develop as self-regulated learners able to successfully engage with learning tasks involves helping them to acquire certain skills, strategies and approaches that they can apply both in and out of the classroom.

SCBWI Tokyo Writers' Night
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker: Writer/blogger Claire Dawn-Marie Gittens and Children's Book Author Trevor Kew
Organization: The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Japan
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: Writer/blogger Claire Dawn-Marie Gittens will speak about blogging for writers. Children's book author Trevor Kew will advise authors on how to achieve a balance between action, dialogue and description in their children's books.

Improvisational Psychodrama
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Peter Ross
Organization: Hamamatsu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Short description: Psychodrama is a therapeutic technique conceived and developed by Jacob L. Moreno, MD.

Embrace Your Power to Connect: Creative Techniques to Improve Teamwork and Communication
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Mhairi Robson (Sunnyside International)
Organization: Gifu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
Short description: This interactive workshop offers engaging and energetic activities to improve your communication skills for better teamwork with colleagues and/or students.