It is with tremendous sadness that the MIDTESOL Board wishes to inform you of the passing of our dear friend and fellow MIDTESOL Board member Zachary Smith. Zach was an energetic and enthusiastic supporter of MIDTESOL and a tireless advocate for his students. An important member of our team, Zach served on the MIDTESOL Board…
The theme of the 2022 Technology for Second Language Learning (TSLL) Conference, “Learning English Online: Research for Course Design,” will provide a forum for researchers, teachers, and course developers to explore the past, present, and future contributions of research to the design and evaluation of online learning in English and other languages. Abstracts proposing papers…
Calling all MIDTESOL members! If you are a member in good standing, then you are eligible to volunteer for an open position on our board. We are in need of people to fill several positions, including some in leadership. Come and find out all about it on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 6 PM Central on…
What values do you think characterize MIDTESOL? The board is considering some changes to MIDTESOL’s mission statement. We’d love to hear your thoughts about which values are most important to our organization at an upcoming MIDTESOL Coffee Hour. Join us one or more times for a discussion about values especially around diversity, equity, and inclusion.…
MIDTESOL is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 MIDTESOL Student Essay Contest. Three winners each were awarded at the K-12 level and at the Adult level. Congratulations to these students who demonstrated excellence in written English. K-12 Winners Note: The 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place K-12 winners all go to the same…
This year, Black English Language Professionals and Friends (BELPAF) is partnering with ACTION TESOL Caribbean (ATC) for the third annual BELPAF Symposium on Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 8:30-4:30 EST. This year’s theme is Creating and Sustaining Vibrant ELT Communities Across the Globe. The overarching goal of the symposium is twofold. First, to provide an inclusive…
MIDTESOL is pleased to invite its members to announce and submit student essays for the Best K-12 ELL Student Essay Award and the Best Adult ELL Student Essay Award. Topics reflect this year’s Fall 2020 conference theme: “Paradigm Shift in ELT Education: Forging an Educational Framework for a Post-Pandemic World“. Eligibility Best K-12 ELL Essay…
Patrick T. Randolph’s presentation, “Enhancing Learning in the Classroom with the Benefits of Exercise,” was nominated by Minnesota TESOL for the Best of TESOL Affiliates based on the feedback from the 2019 MELEd conference attendees. His talk was voted the Best Session at the 2019 MELEd Conference. Patrick’s presentation was then selected by TESOL International…
It’s almost time for #TESOL2021’s virtual conference! Even if you aren’t attending, this year, we invite you to join us for the MIDTESOL Social @ TESOL 2021 from 8-9:30 PM Central time on Wednesday, March 24. Contact Kaylene Sasse for more information. Following is a list of current MIDTESOL members who are presenting at this…
Dear MIDTESOL Members, Happy New Year!! We hope you are having a fantastic beginning of Spring Semester. For those of you considering attending the virtual TESOL 2021 Convention, March 24-27, 2021, here is an opportunity for funding through MIDTESOL. As one of your member benefits, MIDTESOL offers a Travel Award to help provide funding to…
