Fellow Educators and CALL Enthusiasts,
CALL-IS has extended the deadline for proposal submissions to the 2015 Electronic Village. The new deadline is Sunday, December,
7, 2014. There are SEVEN DAYS left for you to submit your proposal for any of the 2015 Electronic Village events. If you're still thinking about presenting at the TESOL conference in Toronto, that's ONE MORE WEEK for you to put your ideas together
and send in a proposal. Remember, the EV events are an excellent chance to show others how you use technology with your students, both in the classroom and outside it. Please consider sharing your expertise with your peers from around the world by sending
in a proposal.
The CALL Interest Section, TESOL International Association
(Apologies for any cross-posting, but we wanted to be sure to notify as many people as possible of these events.)
TESOL 2015
March 25 - 28, 2015
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Electronic Village Special Events:
Call for Proposals
Deadline for Submissions: November 30, 2014
extended to December 7th
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:
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
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
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