ELT Calendar

Saturday, April 20th, 2013

Humor: Theory and Implications for Teaching
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Ted Quock (Keisen University)
Organization: Yokohama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Short description: This workshop takes up the concept of intention vs. perception in humor.

(1) Language Cloud Learner Management System; (2) The Flipped Classroom
Time: 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Speaker: (1) Theresa Sherry (Language Cloud); (2) Robert Habbick (Cambridge University Press)
Organization: Nagano Chapter (formerly the Shinshu Chapter) of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
Short description: Language Cloud Online Learning Management System We believe that technology can be used to not only engage students, but to lessen the time educators spend on administrative tasks like managing assignments, grading and manually keeping track of student progress.

EFL Learners Learning Theories Associated with Introducing Zunal Webquest
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Chris Burrows, Anthony Walsh
Organization: Okayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Short description: This research represents a year-long longitudinal study into the effects of communication strategy instruction on Japanese EFL learners' linguistic proficiency.

(1) TOEIC for Lower Level Students; (2) Online Placement and Practice Tests
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker: (1) Grant Trew; (2) Oliver Bayley
Organization: Fukuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: There are two presentations today. TOEIC® for lower level studentsGrant TrewThe TOEIC® is a challenging test and especially so for lower ability learners.

Here we are, now motivate us: Strategies for generating student motivation
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Andy Boon (Toyo Gakuen University)
Organization: Gifu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
Short description: This presentation will provide an overview of Dornyei's motivational teaching practice model (2001), describe its practical application in the L2 classroom, and explore strategies for generating, maintaining and protecting student motivation.

Call for Papers Due April 20th (Saturday)

Conference on Human Development in Asia
Call for papers due: April 20th (Saturday)
Event Dates: August 6th (Tuesday) - August 8th (Thursday), 2013
Overview: The Conference on Human Development in Asia will be held August 6-8, 2013 in Hiroshima, at the KKR Hotel Hiroshima.