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12/3/2021 - 4/20/2025

After receiving a confirmation of this transaction, forward a copy to Marsha Chan with the name and date of the event whose recording you would like to view.






Exploring AI in ESL Education: A Workshop for Educators
4/26/2024

SAROYAN CHAPTER Spring 2024 Virtual Event

Exploring AI in ESL Education: A Workshop for Educators 

Join us for an immersive online panel discussion and workshop designed to equip ESL educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their teaching practices. As technology continues to transform the educational landscape, understanding how to leverage AI tools can significantly enhance the learning experience for English language learners. Participants will delve into the fundamentals of AI and its applications within ESL education. Through interactive sessions, educators will learn how AI-powered tools can support language acquisition, personalized learning, and student engagement. This workshop will provide practical strategies and resources for incorporating AI technologies into lesson planning, curriculum development, and classroom instruction. Whether you're a seasoned ESL educator or just beginning to explore the potential of AI in education, this workshop offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways to enhance your teaching practice.
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room

There are currently 65 spots remaining out of 100





Refugee Concerns Interest Group Coffee Talk (RC-IG) Apr
4/26/2024

Join RC-IG for our monthly Coffee Talks. The purpose of this gathering is to facilitate an open and collaborative discussion among educators who share a common interest in understanding and addressing the needs of learners with refugee backgrounds. By coming together, we hope to share experiences, exchange insights, and explore ways in which we can enhance our collective support for these students during their educational journey. We look forward to seeing you every month.

We aim to hold our Coffee Talk meeting on the last Friday from 12:00-1:00pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so please check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.

RC-IG Co-coorinators: Talley Caruso and Sherry MacKay

 
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






CATESOL San Diego Chapter In-Person Spring Conference
4/27/2024

Join the CATESOL San Diego Chapter for an in-person regional conference, We welcome all the TESOL instructors, administrators, and scholars from the San Diego area and beyond! We’ll feature concurrent sessions on various topics, from theoretical to practical, and everything in-between. There will also be opportunities to network and connect with fellow attendees and organizers. Please join us for this wonderful opportunity to grow and learn together, as we build and foster our own TESOL Community.

Theme: Fostering a Community of Learners in the Classrooms and Beyond

Subthemes

  • Fostering community In different formats of teaching and learning, such as in-person, synchronous, asynchronous, hyflex, etc.
  • Using technology to achieve connection among learners
  • Connecting learners to resources to achieve their goals and engage in their larger communities
  • Teachers connecting with each other as well as the broader pedagogy and research community and resources

Registration Fees

Members : $10
Non-members : $20
All students (members & non-members) : $5

Conference Schedule Overview

8:30-9:30: Registration, Refreshments, and Welcome Messages
9:30-10:15: Plenary Session
10:15-11:00: Session 1
11:15-12:00: Session 2
12:15-1:00: Session 3
1:00-1:30: Networking, Refreshments, Drawings, and Closing Remarks

Detailed conference schedule, presentation abstracts, and presenter bios

Location & Parking Instructions

Call for volunteers

We need your help to make this conference come together! Please consider volunteering. By volunteering, you'll connect with other passionate TESOL professionals, build your San Diego network, add additional lines to your CV, and develop your leadership skills. 

Conference FAQ

As the event draws closer, the FAQ document will be updated with detailed parking & transportation information. Please plan accordingly: all on-campus parking requires payment (through an app, creating an account on the SDSU parking portal, or paying one of the few machines on campus).

Questions?

Reach out to conference chair Amanda Simons.


Location: American Language Institute, San Diego State University
5250 Campanile Dr
San Diego, CA 92182






Intensive English Program (IEP) Level Meeting
5/3/2024


Welcome to the Intensive English Program (IEP) Level Meeting. We will meet every other month from 12-1 p.m. to connect with one another and share ideas, questions, and issues related to Intensive English Programs. See you at our meeting!
 
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room

There are currently 99 spots remaining out of 100





The Changing Landscape of Teaching Jobs in the World of AI (TELL-IG)
5/3/2024

In this panel presentation, AI users and experts will present various AI technologies, and examine how we, as teachers, must continue to evolve if we want to engage our students, and, maybe, if we want to keep our jobs.

Hosted by TELL-IG Coordinator Johanna Gleason
Assistant Coordinator Jennie Kim

#catesoltell

Members: Free
Non-members: $5
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






IGC Leadership Monthly Meeting - MAY
5/10/2024

All Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:
Please join us in a virtual monthly meeting on the middle Friday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. in our monthly check-in and update session for IGC. This IG Council meeting is an opportunity to connect and support one another as we share ways to invite members and promote events.

IGC Chair: Randy Rightmire
IGC Assistant Chair: Kelly Metz-Matthews

Members Free
Location: CATESOL Zoom Meeting






Chapter Council Meeting
5/10/2024

 

CHAPTER council meeting

Chapter Council Meeting

Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.

Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org

Merve Beyazit Taner
Chapter Council Chair






Community College Level Monthly Support Group
5/10/2024

Community College Level Monthly Support Group

Do you teach at a community college or want to? Join our Zoom monthly support group. It is designed for both seasoned and new teachers, as well as anyone interested in community college-based ESL. This is a warm and welcoming space to acknowledge, appreciate, and uplift each other. Bring your questions for a thoughtful discussion. Please check the calendar of upcoming events at www.CATESOL.org for the next event date and time.

Members: Free

Hosts: Dyan Collings Ralph, Community College Level Chair, and Ingrid Bairstow, Community College Level Assistant Chair
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room

There are currently 100 spots remaining out of 100





CATESOL Bay Area Chapter Online Spring Conference 2024
5/11/2024

Welcome to the Bay Area Chapter Conference for TESOL Instructors: Navigating Back to Basics and Embracing AI in ESL Teaching! Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey in English language education? Join us for an exhilarating online experience at the Bay Area Chapter Conference to explore the dynamic intersection of foundational principles and cutting-edge AI technology. Mark your calendars, and get ready to embark on a transformative learning experience at the Bay Area Chapter Conference – where the journey back to basics meets the future of AI in ESL teaching. Together, let's shape the future of ESOL language education! We look forward to welcoming you to a conference like no other! 


Location: CATESOL Zoom Room

There are currently 65 spots remaining out of 100





Embodied Pronunciation Part 2: Haptic Hacks and Widgets (TOP-IG)
5/17/2024

Following up on Marsha Chan’s webinar of April 19th, Embodied Pronunciation Part 1: Harnessing Your Inner Power, in this session Dr. William Acton will focus specifically on a core set of embodied pronunciation techniques which use both gesture and touch.

“Hacks” are techniques which are used to indirectly impact speaking accuracy and fluency, such as “fixing” a vowel or consonant, or drills relating to intonation, rhythm and stress.

“Widgets” are techniques which, in principle, can impact the learner’s fluency and intelligibility almost immediately such as moving a “body part” or the entire body--plus touch, to the rhythm of one’s voice as one is speaking, especially in describing a scene in one’s visual field or a highly defined and easily recalled past-experience. (Actors, politicians, voice trainers—and accomplished liars-- often use a range of such “widgets” in their practice.)

Date & Time

Friday, May 17 2024, 12:00-1:00 California Time

Cost

Members: Free
Non-members: $5.00

Presenter

Bill Acton

Bill Acton is Director of the MATESOL at Trinity Western University. His research, publications and teaching have centered on the role of the body in second language learning and, specifically, pronunciation. He and his students, for the last 40 years, have been developing Haptic Pronunciation Teaching, now in version 7.0, The KINTEK Method. Pedagogically, the focus has shifted from gesture to the centrality of touch in (haptic) pronunciation work.

#catesoltop


Location: CATESOL Zoom room






Sharing is Caring MWIG Coffee Talk
5/18/2024

Join the Material Writers Interest Group for a great chance to explore some online resources together. Plus, you'll get to showcase any gems you've discovered too! During our meetup, we'll be unveiling our curated list of online tools, with a few highlighted for live demos. Don't worry about jotting everything down - we'll make sure you get the link to access all the resources afterward, as well as directions on how to add your own resource links to our collaborative Google Doc! Our goal with this May’s coffee talk is to help teachers lighten their lesson planning load, as well as help fan the fire of their inspiration!

Presenter: Soleil Turell, Material Writers Interest Group Assistant Coordinator MW-IG

Hosts: Natasha Guerrero and Nate Fifield, Co-coordinators Soleil Turell, Assistant Coordinator

Cost:
Members: Free
Non-members: $5
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room

There are currently 100 spots remaining out of 100





Treasurer Workshop for CATESOL Leaders
5/24/2024

Welcome to the Treasurer Workshop for CATESOL Leaders! Are you planning an event for your level, chapter, or interest group? Do you need to submit a funding request form? Do you need to learn about how to request an honorarium? Do you have questions about how to submit a reimbursement form? CATESOL's Treasurer, Vincent Nunez, and CEF's Treasurer, Judy Hu, will share the procedures and guidelines. The virtual meeting will be recorded and shared with the registrants. We look forward to seeing you on Friday, May 24, from 3 pm to 4 pm.
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room

There are currently 98 spots remaining out of 100





CATESOL Board Meeting
5/31/2024

This is an official CATESOL Board Meeting. All 2023-2024 Board members (including Voting and non-voting members of Leadership) should be in attendance. Other members of the CATESOL Leadership Team are also welcome to attend.

CATESOL President, Song Hong
CATESOL Past President, Anthony Burik
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






CATESOL Board Meeting
5/31/2024

This is an official CATESOL Board Meeting. All 2023-2024 Board members (including Voting and non-voting members of Leadership) should be in attendance. Other members of the CATESOL Leadership Team are also welcome to attend.

CATESOL President, Song Hong
CATESOL Past President, Anthony Burik
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Refugee Concerns Interest Group Coffee Talk (RC-IG) May
5/31/2024

Join RC-IG for our monthly Coffee Talks. The purpose of this gathering is to facilitate an open and collaborative discussion among educators who share a common interest in understanding and addressing the needs of learners with refugee backgrounds. By coming together, we hope to share experiences, exchange insights, and explore ways in which we can enhance our collective support for these students during their educational journey. We look forward to seeing you every month.

We aim to hold our Coffee Talk meeting on the last Friday from 12:00-1:00pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so please check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.

RC-IG Co-coorinators: Talley Caruso and Sherry MacKay

 
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Intensive English Program (IEP) Level Meeting
6/7/2024

Welcome to the Intensive English Program (IEP) Level Meeting. We will meet every other month from 12-1 p.m. to connect with one another and share ideas, questions, and issues related to Intensive English Programs. See you at our meeting!
 
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room

There are currently 100 spots remaining out of 100





Publishing in CATESOL Publications is Within Reach (RW-IG)
6/8/2024

This virtual session highlights how publishing is within reach for even novice authors. The presenters share an overview of their recently published pieces in CATESOL and elsewhere, and their experiences in doing so. The session then takes on a panel format, where the presenters respond to questions posed by the moderator, followed by discussion with attendees.

Presenters

Hiba Al Gabra and Roger Anderson

RW-IG Host

Kara Mac Donald

Cost

Members: Free
Non-members: $5

#catesolrw
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






IGC Leadership Monthly Meeting - JUN
6/14/2024

All Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:
Please join us in a virtual monthly meeting on the middle Friday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. in our monthly check-in and update session for IGC. This IG Council meeting is an opportunity to connect and support one another as we share ways to invite members and promote events.

IGC Chair: Randy Rightmire
IGC Assistant Chair: Kelly Metz-Matthews

Members Free
Location: CATESOL Zoom Meeting






Chapter Council Meeting
6/21/2024

 

CHAPTER council meeting

Chapter Council Meeting

Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.

Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org

Merve Beyazit Taner
Chapter Council Chair






Refugee Concerns Interest Group Coffee Talk (RC-IG) Jun
6/28/2024

Join RC-IG for our monthly Coffee Talks. The purpose of this gathering is to facilitate an open and collaborative discussion among educators who share a common interest in understanding and addressing the needs of learners with refugee backgrounds. By coming together, we hope to share experiences, exchange insights, and explore ways in which we can enhance our collective support for these students during their educational journey. We look forward to seeing you every month.

We aim to hold our Coffee Talk meeting on the last Friday from 12:00-1:00pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so please check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.

RC-IG Co-coorinators: Talley Caruso and Sherry MacKay

 
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Chapter Council Meeting AUG
8/9/2024

Chapter Council Meeting

Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.

Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org

Merve Beyazit Taner
Chapter Council Chair






CATESOL Board Meeting
8/23/2024

This is an official CATESOL Board Meeting. All 2023-2024 Board members (including Voting and non-voting members of Leadership) should be in attendance. Other members of the CATESOL Leadership Team are also welcome to attend.

CATESOL President, Song Hong
CATESOL Past President, Anthony Burik
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Intensive English Program (IEP) Level Meeting
9/6/2024

Welcome to the Intensive English Program (IEP) Level Meeting. We will meet every other month from 12-1 p.m. to connect with one another and share ideas, questions, and issues related to Intensive English Programs. See you at our meeting!
 
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room

There are currently 100 spots remaining out of 100