For those of you already using Twitter, hashtags (#) are an important addition to maximize the experience. (If you are not already on Twitter and are interested in getting started, view my #MIDTESOL14 presentation.) Here are a few ways hashtags come in handy when looking for education-related content on Twitter: Search for Tweets related to…
The Center for Educational Transformation (uni.edu/cet), a new University of Northern Iowa-based Regents center charged with supporting and promoting research on PreK-12 education in Iowa, invites educators, organizations and networks to the spring “Ed Perspectives” series. These events bring notable figures in PreK-12 education to Iowa to spur discussion and collaboration among stakeholders in Iowa…
FIVE locations. ONE day of powerful learning. EdCampIowa is scheduled for Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 8:30AM-3:30PM. EdCamp sessions are NOT ‘sit and get’ presentations. EdCamps are about discussion and thinking and problem-solving. Participants build the agenda first thing in the morning and then spend the rest of the day talking, sharing, and learning. EdCampIowa…
IATEFL TDSIG invite you to attend its inaugural Web Carnival on “Stories of Teacher Development” on Saturday, January 30, 2016. During the carnival selected speakers from the TDSIG community will share their stories by focusing on: a turning point that led to a realisation about their teaching a key question that they faced in this realisation how these…
At a well-attended Interest Section (IS) Meeting on Saturday, October 24, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa, members of MIDTESOL’s Community College and Adult Basic Education IS discussed issues of concern they have within their institutions or as part of their personal recent experiences teaching English to our immigrant populations. Concerns about student learning and progress…
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Based on feedback from the Professional Development Committee, Research Committee, Standards Committee, Book Publications Committee, IS Leaders, and TESOL Board members, TESOL recently updated their guide for common acronyms used in the TESOL profession. Click here to access the revised guide.
The U.S. Department of Education recently issued a statement concerning discrimination and harassment in schools, calling for educators to ensure a safe place for students regardless of race, religion, or national origin. The letter is published below in full along with links to suggested resources. [divider] Dear Colleagues, On the eve of this new year,…
The Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP) recently published their first Stakeholders Issues Response Report. The report provides an overview of where the program stands with many items of interest to the academic community. Inside this report, you can find the latest information on hot topics, such as: Processing times for Form I-17 updates; SEVIS…
The Winter 2015 issue of MIDTESOL Matters, our affiliate newsletter, is now available. This issue includes: MIDTESOL 2015 Conference Award Winners, Sessions, and Reflections TESOL 2016 Plans State by State Update MIDTESOL Survey Results Click here to download your PDF copy.
