by Ziyun Chen I took my first public speaking class in English four years ago. On the first day, the instructor gave us his requirement – to give presentations without notes in hand. I remember how stressed everyone was with fear and anxiety about forgetting lines. Our instructor expected us to prepare a draft and…
It’s MIDTESOL conference time! This year’s theme, “Innovation and Improvisation” was selected to highlight Kansas City’s role as a “cradle of jazz.” To spotlight how this conference promotes the innovation and improvisation of ideas in the field of English language teaching, we are introducing the #MIDTESOL16jazz hashtag. Please share on social media like Twitter, Instagram,…
by Denise Mussman, Awards Chair This year has been an exciting one when it comes to MIDTESOL awards. As our conference attendance and membership has grown, we have added new awards and expanded others. Here’s an update on the conference-related awards for 2016. Essay Awards Last spring, we had our annual essay contest for K-12…
“Kansas City, here I come!” Those of you getting ready for #MIDTESOL16 may be humming the words of this well-known jazz song, but have you decided on what you’ll do for entertainment while in Kansas City? Conference Venue The Kansas City Marriott Downtown is in the heart of the city within walking distance…
What are Interest Sections? To better meet the needs of a diverse membership, MIDTESOL offers five different Interest Sections focused on professional areas within English language teaching (ELT): Community College / Adult Education Educational Technology (#EdTech) Higher Education / Teacher Training Intensive English Program (IEP) K12 Each Interest Section (IS) elects its own chair to…
To get the most out of the #MIDTESOL16 conference experience, consider the following three technology tools and tips on how to use them before, during, and after the conference. CVENT – Our conference website provides you with a wealth of information at your fingertips including: featured speaker biographies conference agenda including hosted dinners overview of…
by Katie McClintic & Summer Peixoto, EdTech IS Co-Chairs The Educational Technology Interest Section (EdTech IS) is excited to present the FIRST ever EdTech Bazaar at the MIDTESOL 2016 conference. The EdTech Bazaar will give participants opportunities to view demonstrations of how educators are using emerging and existing technology in new ways to enhance English…
If you have been notified of acceptance to present at 2016 MIDTESOL, you are encouraged to apply for a Travel Award to help fund expenses. Up to three Travel Awards of $150 each will be granted! To apply, the following items must be submitted to Denise C. Mussman (denise@umsl.edu), MIDTESOL Awards Chair, by September 2,…
by Jamie Cardwell During the summer of 2016, the students at the Ritenour International Welcome Center (IWC) in Ritenour, Missouri, read Sonia Nazario’s novel, Enrique’s Journey, in both English and Spanish. Through the use of Google classroom, the students met four days a week for three hours a day to read, write, listen, and speak…
Congratulations to the winners of our Interest Section Travel Awards! Each will receive a check for $125 at the MIDTESOL Conference. The winners this year are: Higher Education – Shyam Pandey K-12 – Joanna Schindel Technology – Buu Linh Quach IEP – Paula Rolim See you in Kansas City!
