From: Edosan <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
To: <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: Call for Proposals for Electronic Village
Date: October 17, 2014 at 8:03:37 PM EDT


Dear CALL enthusiasts,

We wanted to make sure you were aware of this additional presentation opportunity at the TESOL 2015 Convention in Toronto. The Electronic Village is a special part of TESOL focusing solely on CALL-related topics and presentations (in addition to the CALL-related sessions that are part of the main TESOL conference). We look forward to receiving your proposals and to seeing you in Toronto!

Sincerely,

The CALL Interest Section, TESOL International Association

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Please see the Call for Proposals below for the TESOL CALL Interest Section Electronic Village (EV) events for the TESOL International Convention in March 2015. The deadline to submit is November 30, 2014. These events allow interaction and engagement for both the presenters and participants. They are a wonderful place to showcase your use of technology in the classroom. We look forward to receiving your proposal! Please contact us with questions  (Roger Drury [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ; Chris Sauer [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ).


TESOL 2015
March 25 - 28, 2015
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Electronic Village Special Events:
Call for Proposals

Deadline for Submissions: November 30, 2014

http://www.call-is.org/ev/

You are invited to submit a proposal for participation in the CALL Interest Section's Electronic Village (EV) Special Events. More than one proposal from the same individual may be accepted based upon space availability.

Proposals are being accepted in one of the 5 following topics:

1.     EV Technology Fairs
o    Presentation Time: 25 minutes
o    Format: similar to a poster session, desktop computer with Internet provided
o    Event Summary: EV Technology Fairs are informal demonstrations where teachers or teacher-developers share their use of technology resources in two consecutive 25-minute sessions on one computer station in a presentation format similar to a poster session. Showcase how you use hardware, mobile technology, apps, software applications, or Internet sites. EV Technology Fair event organizers will arrange the informal demonstrations according to topics and/or themes in one of the multiple events over the three days of the convention.
o    Proposal Information: 50 word summary for program book and a 100 word abstract


2.     Mini-workshops
o    Presentation Time: 90 minutes
o    Format: workshop to no more than 20 participants; screen and projector provided for presenter and computers provided for participants; Internet provided
o    Event Summary: After a brief demonstration, presenters guide participants in "hands-on" practice. All topics are encouraged, particularly those that involve or encourage student collaboration or engagement
o    Proposal Information: 50 word summary for program book and a 100 word abstract


3.     Developers' Showcase
o    Presentation Time: 8-12 minutes of presentation plus 5 minutes of question-and-answer time
o    Format: Formal presentation at front of room to seated participants. A computer with Internet, screen, and projector provided for presenter.
o    Event Summary: The Developers' Showcase is an opportunity for ESOL teachers and curriculum/course designers to demonstrate new and original desktop or laptop computer software and/or websites. Presenters have 8 to 12 minutes to demonstrate and/or operate their software/website and explain its features and applications.
o    Proposal Information: 50 word summary for program book and a 200 word abstract


4.     Mobile Apps for Education Showcase
o    Presentation Time: 8-12 minutes of presentation plus 5 minutes of question-and-answer time
o    Format: Formal presentation at front of room to seated participants. A screen and projector provided for presenter.
o    Event Summary: The Mobile Apps for Education Showcase is an opportunity for ESOL teachers and curriculum/course designers to demonstrate original apps that they have created for mobile devices (iPads, tablets, etc.) or novel ways to use existing apps for language learning.
o    Proposal Information: 50 word summary for program book and a 100 word abstract


5.     Classroom of the Future
o    Presentation Time: Sessions will be either 20 or 45 minutes long
o    Format: Varied. Presentations should be interactive and include participants. Mobile technology may be available.
o    Event Summary: The Classroom of the Future is a new TESOL initiative begun only last year. The Classroom will be located in the Exhibition Hall and will include a showcase of the future of classroom design, technology, and pedagogy. Proposals that focus on what might be happening for ELT teaching 5 or 10 years from now are highly encouraged.
o    Proposal Information: 50 word summary for program book and a 200 word abstract



To access more detailed descriptions of all events and a proposal submission form, go to http://www.call-is.org/ev/  We look forward to hearing from you!



Roger Drury
CALL-IS Past Chair and EV Events Coordinator [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Chris Sauer
CALL-IS Past Chair and EV Events Coordinator [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

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