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,…
The 2017 TESOL Master’s Student Forum will be held on March 21, 2017, in conjunction with TESOL’s 2017 convention in Seattle, WA, USA. Students enrolled in master’s programs leading to a master’s degree in TESOL (or related fields) at any institution of higher learning may take part in the Master’s Student Forum, either as presenters…
Reminder to MIDTESOL members attending the 2016 MIDTESOL Conference September 30th – October 1st! The deadline to apply for an Interest Section Travel Award is July 22 for attendees who do not receive financial assistance from their employers. One winner from each interest section will receive a check for $125 at the conference. For more…
Missouri Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education Fall Conference University of Kansas City-Missouri Saturday, October 22, 2016 Conference Theme: Racial and Cultural Justice: Engaging Multicultural Education for All Keynote Speaker: Dr. Linda Christensen, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon Deadline for Electronic Proposal Submission: June 17, 2016 Click here for proposal guidelines and…
By Shaeley Santiago I recently spent four full days in Baltimore, Maryland, at the TESOL 2016 International Convention. Since returning home, I have struggled to summarize the convention so I can share with colleagues what it was like. So, I have selected four adjectives that capture the highlights of my experience this year. Educated –…
