ELT Calendar

Sunday, March 15th, 2015

Basic applied statistics for language education research
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker: Matthew Apple (Ritsumeikan University)
Organization: Kyoto Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Short description: This workshop aims to provide language teachers with the statistical tools they need to conduct classroom-based research. The first half of the workshop will consist of an overview of commonly-used statistical analyses, the concepts of normal distribution and measurement error, and issues of reliability and validity.

Oxford Teaching Workshop Series 2015 - Fukuoka
Time: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Speaker: Ritsuko Nakata, Kevin Churchley, Naoko Ashikawa, Kathleen Kampa and Charles Vilina
Organization: Oxford University Press Kids' Club
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Practical and interactive workshops from well-known presenters to help you teach children more effectively. Free Admission.

Lectures on Literature
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: TBA
Organization: Okinawa Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nishihara City, Okinawa Prefecture
Short description: Presentations featuring speakers discussing a variety of topics in the field of literature are currently being planned for this event in March. Please check our website for updates.

Useful Websites and Apps for Language Education
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM
Speaker: Kevin Tang (Ehime University), Ian Brown (Matsuyama University)
Organization: Matsuyama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Short description: This presentation introduces websites and apps ideal for learners of all levels. It shows participants how these technologies help manage classes, and incorporate aural and visual elements to foster greater communications and creativity.

ETJ Tokyo Workshop: New School Year My Share
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Various (could be you)
Organization: ETJ Tokyo (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: New School Year My Share. Do you have a lesson or activity that you recommend using with a new group of students?, Please come along and share your ideas for the new school year.