JALT Event

The 21st Century Language Teaching Conference is an event hosted by Okinawa JALT, TYL SIG, ALL SIG, and National Geographic Learning to bring together teachers from a variety of countries and contexts with the purpose of sharing their unique ideas and observations.  This conference will be face-to-face, and held at the Okinawa Prefecture Gender Equality Center Tiruru.

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Meet the Members is an interview series aiming to get to know our chapter members better. These interviews are released as Youtube videos and podcasts.

In this month’s episode of the Meet the Members series, we talk with Akiko Mokhtari. Akiko is one of our long-distance members whose continuing support is much appreciated. Enjoy.

The TBLSIG presents "TBLT Roundtable"

Kanagawa University, November 4th, 2023

Featuring 'Plenary Discussant' Martin East from Auckland University

This is a small-scale event at which a number of presenters will give short (10-15 minute) talks on various themes, which will then be followed by a roundtable discussion.

The tentative schedule for this event is 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Participation numbers are limited. Please register soon.

TBLT Roundtable | Task-based Learning Special Interest Group (tblsig.org)

A full schedule will be released soon.

This month’s PresentER is YOU. In ER, we always want to add to our libraries, don't we? Peer suggestions is a great way to figure out what to order and what to add. So, come share your favorite graded readers with all of us. All languages welcome! Favorite French graded readers? Japanese graded readers? Spanish? Klingon? Who do you use the graded readers with? What are their reactions? What books are on your radar?

Join the event
Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86937792669
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/ersig

If you are interested in sharing something about how you do extensive reading at a PresentERs meeting in the coming months, please complete this Google Form. You could talk about your library, how you use graded readers, you or your students' favorite books, how much your students read, your own extensive reading in another language, or anything extensive reading related. We would love to hear from people working in different contexts (language schools, eikaiwa, public schools, private schools, kindergartens, libraries, universities...) so we can learn from each other.

Dear all

I'd like to let you know that our next ZPD networking session is on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, from 8 PM (20:00 JST). This session will have a special focus on elementary and secondary school teachers and ALTs.

We'll break up into small groups to discuss a variety of topics. As usual, we will also have an orientation for new officers and new members, tips and best practices in teaching, getting published, Eikawa & ALT Issues, Online teaching, Hybrid teaching, and more. 

Please join us for networking, informal chat, and in building a community of practice with JALT members and prospective members. 

Pre-register here to receive the Zoom link: http://bit.ly/ZPDRSVP

This event is free and open to all.

Greetings!

Our next ZPD will be on Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 from 8 PM - 9 PM Japan Time. 

We'll break up into small groups to discuss a variety of topics. As usual, we will also have an orientation for new officers and new members, tips and best practices in teaching, getting published, Eikawa & ALT Issues, Online teaching, Hybrid teaching, and more. 

Please join us for networking, informal chat, and in building a community of practice with JALT members and prospective members.

This event is free and open to all. Register here for the Zoom link: http://bit.ly/ZPDRSVP

Calling all authors! The free professional development workshop series on zoom hosted by the JALT Writer's Peer Support Group (PSG) and sponsored by JALT Shizuoka, JALT Ibaraki, the SPINS Committee, and JALT CALL continues after a successful first session presented by Daniel J. Mills.            The recording of his session can be viewed here on the JALT YouTube Channel.

This summer we are offering two exceptional new workshops for those interested in learning more about how to publish with JALT as well as those who wish to know about the peer reviewing process and may want to try their hand at becoming reviewers themselves. 

Join us on Zoom on August 26 at 13:00 as JALT Ibaraki, brings you an interactive and informative session where you'll get practical advice on how to improve your chances of submission acceptance. Dr. Melodie Cook, a Professor at the University of Niigata Prefecture, avid researcher, book series editor and accomplished member of JALT will guide you through the requirements and process of getting articles published with JALT as well as chapters through other outlets. Her DOs and DON'Ts are essential advice to those looking to publish.  After her talk, she hopes to have a lively discussion with participants.

Don't miss out on this and our September session with Dr. Jeremy White, TWO amazing opportunities to enhance your submission game, learn how to get your manuscripts published and become an insider of the reviewing process. To register for these two workshops, simply fill out this form and secure your spot today! 

Registration August/September PSG Workshops

The Workshop series will conclude with  the insightful and valuable workshop by Chelanna White.

December: Chelanna White | My Experience as a New Reviewer

Calling all Reviewers! The free professional development workshop series on zoom hosted by the JALT Writer's Peer Support Group (PSG) and sponsored by JALT Shizuoka, JALT Ibaraki, the SPINS Committee, and JALT CALL continues after a successful first session presented by Daniel J. Mills. The recording of his session can be viewed here on the JALT YouTube Channel.

This summer we are offering two exceptional new workshops for those interested in learning more about how to publish with JALT as well as those who wish to know about the peer reviewing process and may want to try their hand at becoming reviewers themselves. 

On September 6 at 19:00, JALT CALL brings you Dr. Jeremy White,  a Professor at the College of Information Science and Engineering at Ritsumeikan University and co-editor of the CALL-EJ journal. He will be your peer review running partner as he leads the workshop "Enhancing Peer Review: Navigating the Journal Landscape." 

"This workshop aims to equip participants with the necessary skills and insights to conduct peer reviews efficiently and confidently, while addressing common pitfalls. There are several key ideas that will be discussed in this workshop: Understanding the Journal Landscape, the Reviewer, Not the Editor, Efficient Timing, Ability to Say No, and Don't Be Afraid to Ask for More. By providing practical guidance and addressing key concerns, this workshop aims to empower participants to conduct peer reviews effectively. Through an interactive and collaborative learning environment, attendees will gain the confidence and skills necessary to navigate the peer review process, ultimately enhancing the quality and impact of scholarly research."

Don't miss out on this and our August session with Dr. Melodie Cook, TWO amazing opportunities to enhance your submission game, learn how to get your manuscripts published and become an insider of the reviewing process. To register for these two workshops, simply fill out this form and secure your spot today! 

Registration August/September PSG Workshops

The Workshop series will conclude with  the insightful and valuable workshop by Chelanna White.

December: Chelanna White | My Experience as a New Reviewer

Calling all authors and reviewers!

The free professional development workshop series on zoom hosted by the JALT Writer's Peer Support Group (PSG) and sponsored by JALT Shizuoka, JALT Ibaraki, the SPINS Committee, and JALT CALL continues after a successful first session presented by Daniel J. Mills. The recording of his session can be viewed here on the JALT YouTube Channel.

This summer we are offering two exceptional new workshops for those interested in learning more about how to publish with JALT as well as those who wish to know about the peer reviewing process and may want to try their hand at becoming reviewers themselves. 

Join us on Zoom on August 26 at 13:00 for an interactive and informative session where you'll get practical advice on how to improve your chances of submission acceptance. Dr. Melodie Cook, a Professor at the University of Niigata Prefecture, avid researcher, book series editor and accomplished member of JALT will guide you through the requirements and process of getting articles published with JALT as well as chapters through other outlets. Her Dos and DON'Ts are essential advice to those looking to publish.  After her talk, she hopes to have a lively discussion with participants.

But wait, there is more!  Soon after on September 6 at 19:00, Dr. Jeremy White,  a Professor at the College of Information Science and Engineering at Ritsumeikan University and co-editor of the CALL-EJ journal will be your peer review running partner as he leads the workshop "Enhancing Peer Review: Navigating the Journal Landscape." 

"This workshop aims to equip participants with the necessary skills and insights to conduct peer reviews efficiently and confidently, while addressing common pitfalls. There are several key ideas that will be discussed in this workshop: Understanding the Journal Landscape, the Reviewer, Not the Editor, Efficient Timing, Ability to Say No, and Don't Be Afraid to Ask for More. By providing practical guidance and addressing key concerns, this workshop aims to empower participants to conduct peer reviews effectively. Through an interactive and collaborative learning environment, attendees will gain the confidence and skills necessary to navigate the peer review process, ultimately enhancing the quality and impact of scholarly research."

Don't miss out on these TWO amazing opportunities to enhance your submission game, learn how to get your manuscripts published and become an insider of the reviewing process. To register for these two workshops, simply fill out this form and secure your spot today! 

Registration August/September PSG Workshops

The Workshop series will conclude with  the insightful and valuable workshop by Chelanna White.

December: Chelanna White | My Experience as a New Reviewer