This is an archive of the old (pre-2025) JALT website.
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Past Events

Details of past JALT events from late 2008 onwards. For a listing of earlier events (2001-2008) please visit the events calendar archive.


13

Oct
2024, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Automated Autonomy: An Approach for Blended-Learning

Matsuyama

Title

Automated Autonomy: An Approach for Blended-Learning

Abstract:

A blended-learning syllabus was designed to maximize student engagement and promote language fluency. The approach combines the benefits of autonomous online resources using Moodle with interactive, face-to...

12

Oct
2024, 2:00pm

Expanding Communicative Activities through Student Video Production

Nagano

Date: 10/12, Saturday 2-5:00pm
Location: Hybrid – In person and online via Zoom
Matsumoto City, M-Wing https://maps.app.goo.gl/H8Y3M55yYbThyrR36
Fee: Free for members and online attendees, 1000 yen for non-members
Registration: https://forms.gle/2Uugjnx7figqhiPE9

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12

Oct
2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm

The 2024 Teacher Journeys Conference: Teachers' Stories as Professional Development

Teacher Development

Teacher Journeys is back! This year, the conference will be held in-person at Tokyo City University (Setagaya Campus)on Saturday, October 12th. Teachers' stories are instrumental in shaping our professional growth and practices. This event is a prime opportunity to inspire and connect with...

08

Oct
2024, 12:00am to 11:55pm

Meet the Members Interview Series featuring Eric Martin

Nara

This is the seventh episode of the Meet the Members series.

 In this episode our chapter president Leigh McDowell talks with Eric Martin who discusses his experience teaching at university here in Nara. Enjoy!!

Meet the Members is an interview series aiming to get to know our...

06

Oct
2024, 8:00pm

Meet the Maker: Marcos Benvides, Widgets Inc.

Materials Writers

Overview:
Meet the Maker is a program where materials writers showcase their textbooks, apps, or other creations, followed by an interview conducted by the MW SIG. The discussion highlights the materials, creative process, and business aspects of publishing.

We hope this event will...

29

Sep
2024, 7:00pm to 8:00pm

PresentERs - Adam Ezard: Introducing, Adapting and Evaluating an ER-based course at a Japanese Junior High School

Extensive Reading

We will have a short talk about Extensive Reading from Adam Ezard on Sunday 29 September 19:00-20:00. The event will involve a short 20-30 minute casual talk from our PresentER, followed by around 20-30 minutes of questions and discussion. PresentERs takes place on the last Sunday of each month...

29

Sep
2024, 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Multimodal Online Tools at Tohoku University

Sendai

Abstract: In the age of technology, we are provided with ever increasing numbers of tools and online practice modes that we can use with our students. However, for best use, these tools must be understood, tailored to our students, modified to match their needs, and push the limits of our...

29

Sep
2024, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Reflective Language Teaching in Action; Unlocking Insights throught hte Community of Inquiry Framework

Niigata

his workshop will introduce language teachers to the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, which is an effective tool for pedagogical reflective journaling. The focus will be on the CoI's three core elements—cognitive presence, social presence, and teaching presence—and how they can be used to...

29

Sep
2024, 12:00am to 11:55pm

Ibaraki JALT All-Day Face-to-Face Event

Ibaraki

Meeting Information

Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024, 9:40 ~ Venue: Ibaraki University, Mito Campus University Library Fee: Members: Free, Non-Members: 500 yen

Meeting Schedule

Morning Session

9:40 AM – 10:00 AM Registration  

10:00 AM – 10:05 AM Opening...

28

Sep
2024, 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Profanity across cultures: What is taboo and why profanity exists -- a presentation by Amanda Gillis-Furutaka of Kyoto Sangyo University

Osaka

Profanity is expressed in many ways, both visually and auditorily. Its history is arguably as old as human communication itself. Profanity is a cultural construct and is culture-specific. Words, symbols, or gestures that are considered taboo change constantly. This workshop will explore...