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presentation code: ada001
Acting Locally for Global Results: accelerated learning and CALL

This is a mostly theoretical presentation 45mins in English intended for authors of all levels
summary: Applying accelerated learning to teaching has been shown to improve student results by up to 300%. This presentation will first describe the accelerated learning cycle, paying particular attention to interplay between its local and global aspects. Then methods of incorporating the cycle in CALL materials will be considered. Audience participation will be encouraged.
presenter(s): Charles Adamson (Miyagi University)
bio: Charles Adamson, Ph.D., Professor, Assistant Director of the Language Center, Miyagi University, has been active in CALL for 30 years and has numerous publications concerning CALL and accelerated learning.

 
presentation code: ant001
A Computer System for Automatically Identifying Text Structure in Writing

This is a balanced theory and practice presentation 45mins in English intended for instructors, students of a user, guru level
summary: Teaching learners the common structural patterns used in different types of texts is a necessary element in any writing course. In this paper, I propose a computer system that uses machine learning to automatically identify the structure of texts, enabling teachers to quickly discover important structural features of writing in different contexts, and also effectively evaluate particular texts as being good or bad exemplars for use in the classroom.
handout url: antpc1.ice.ous.ac.jp
presenter(s): Laurence Anthony (Okayama University of Science), George V. Lashkia (Okayama University of Science)
bio: Laurence Anthony has a B.S. degree in mathematical physics and a M.A. degree in TESL/TEFL. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in applied linguists at Birmingham University, UK.
personal url: antpc1.ice.ous.ac.jp

 
presentation code: awa001
Comparison of Wiki Clones for Language Learning Purposes

This is a balanced theory and practice presentation 45mins in English intended for administrators, authors, instructors of all levels
summary: After reviewing a Wiki Web system, one of the recent innovations for online collaboration on the WWW, the author will demonstrate the possibilities of Wiki in language learning situations. The discussion will include the comparison of the different Wiki clones and their advantages and disadvantages from both pedagogical and technical perspectives.
handout url: http://www.intl.chubu.ac.jp/awaji/JALTCALL2002/
presenter(s): Yoshimasa Awaji (Chubu University)
bio: Yoshimasa Awaji has taught English to Japanese students at high school and college/university levels since 1993 and has been an administrative member of schMOOze University and saMOOrai, MOOs for ESL/EFL learners.
personal url: http://www.intl.chubu.ac.jp/awaji/

 
presentation code: bal001
Simple computer-based Activities for College Students

This is a practical workshop 45mins in English intended for instructors of a newbie, user level
summary: The Internet has become an important tool for both teachers and students. The purpose of this presentation is to illustrate how easy websites can be used to foster student involvement in the classroom. The activities presented are easy to organize and require elementary knowledge of web-searching and computer literacy. Yet, hopefully they will introduce students into the use of the computer for study and research.
presenter(s): William Michael Balsamo (Kenmei Women's Junior College)
bio: Mr. Balsamo is a professor at Kenmei Women's Junior College. he is currently the president of the Himeji JALT chapter in Japan and the author of several English course books for students.
personal url: http://www.geocities.com/yamataro670/KEYPALS.htm

 
presentation code: ban001
Sequential DEEP Development Process: A Case of SUT

This is a mostly theoretical presentation 45mins in English intended for instructors of a user level
summary: Sequential DEEP Development Process: A Case of SUT In this presentation, the paper is divided to 4 sections: 1) national background information; general information, educational system, communication infra structure, distance education 2) background of SUT Plan for Borderless Education, 1996; 3) summary of curricula and programs of English language studies; profiles of SUT students 4) a summary of ten-year-plan for school of English, SUT; the structure of technology enhance English language learning ; emphasis on a proposed model of Distance Education on English Language Learning Project (DEEP); vision, mission, goals, objectives, strategies and action plans; the development process 4) call for cooperation among regional institutions. Keywords: Thailand; distance education DEEP (Distance Education on English Language Learning Project) SUT (Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima Province Thailand)
presenter(s): Chongapiratanakul Banjert (Suranaree University of Technology)
bio: Banjert Chongapiratanakul Banjert Chongapiratanakul, D.Ed. in Instructional Systems from The Pennsylvania State University, U.S.A., is currently an English language lecturer both in undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research interests are on applications of technology enhance language learning, distant education, and curriculum development. She has spent 30 years of teaching and trying to improve classroom teaching and pursuing new roles of an English language instructor as well as being an active learner. She can be reached at banjert@ccs.sut.ac.th and banjertc@hotmail.com

 
presentation code: bat001
What's On Your Menu?

This is a balanced theory and practice electronic poster 85mins in English intended for authors, instructors of a newbie, user level
summary: The presenter will demonstrate several types of static and dynamic web-pages and will explain the relative merits of each. Delegates will be able to try out menus implemented using pure HTML, pure CSS (Cascading StyleSheets) and Dynamic HTML (Javascript + CSS) and are welcome to come and discuss the menu systems on their own websites.
handout url: http://www.kanazawa-gu.ac.jp/~gordon/research/menus/introduction.html
presenter(s): Gordon Bateson (Kanazawa Gakuin University)
bio: B.Sc. in Computer Science from London Unversity, M.Sc. in Teaching English for Specific Purposes from Aston University, UK. Teaching in Japan for 12 years. Enjoy making music and keeping fit.
personal url: http://www.kanazawa-gu.ac.jp/~gordon/

 
presentation code: ber001
The epenthetic vowel in Japanese English: vivid graphic demonstrations

This is a balanced theory and practice presentation 45mins in English intended for authors, instructors, students of all levels
summary: The epenthetic (extra) vowel in Japanese EFL speech is a major source of misunderstanding. The notions of categorical perception and syllable-timed CV phonetic structure help to illuminate this problem. For a demonstration, a Japanese utterance can be modified using a sound editor to more closely resemble native production, and a paper version of this demonstration can be used in the ordinary classroom.
handout url: http://www.tokiwa.ac.jp/~frank/JC2002.html
presenter(s): Frank Berberich (Tokiwa University)
bio: Frank Berberich teaches both English and information technology in English and Japanese. He is interested in software development, intelligent CALL systems, and educational media for developing countries.
personal url: http://www.tokiwa.ac.jp/~frank/

 
presentation code: bla001
Creative First Time Homepages

This is a mostly practical presentation 45mins in English intended for instructors of a user level
summary: During the 45minutes we will cover the steps on how to put together a home page of a group of students that they themselves have made. The presentation is targeting teachers interested in making their first class homepage. It is relevant to classroom management, class projects and the web.
handout url: homepage.mac.com/tim62/steps_to_simple_hp/Document4.htm
presenter(s): Tim Blankley (Kokugakuin Junior College Takikawa Hokkaido)
bio: Tim Blankley is a full time instructor or EFL at Kokugakuin Junior College Takikawa in Hokkaido. Interested in making homepages and has authored 3 web sites.
personal url: http://homepage.mac.com/tim62/steps_to_simple_hp/Document4.htm

 
presentation code: bos001
PowerPoint Projects for General English Classes

This is a mostly practical presentation 45mins in English intended for instructors of a newbie level
summary: This presentation will describe how presentation software can be used to supplement a general English language course. The presenters will briefly describe the results of a one-year research study with PowerPoint, before leading to the main focus of the presentation, which will be on past and future presentation projects.
handout url: http://10.205.52.71/~powerpoint/
presenter(s): Alan Bossaer (Sapporo Gakuin University), Don Hinkelman (Sapporo Gakuin University)
bio: Alan Bossaer has 15 years teaching experience in Japan. His research interests include technology in the classroom, designing language course materials, and student peer-evaluation.

 
presentation code: bri001
Error Collection With Word

This is a mostly theoretical presentation 45mins in English Either E or J intended for instructors of a user level
summary: Using MS Word, the author will show how to collect all the spelling and grammar errors that it identifies. Researchers and teachers may use the errors so collected for creating error databases, for studying the writing problems of learners, and for evaluating grammar checkers.
presenter(s): Francis Britto (Sophia University, Tokyo)
bio: Francis Britto, Ph.D. (Professor, Sophia University, Tokyo) teaches linguistics and computer-related subjects. As a CALL researcher, he has presented at several conferences and written for journals and newspapers.
personal url: http://pweb.sophia.ac.jp/~britto/

 
presentation code: cis001
CD-ROM Dictionaries: What they got and how to evaluate

This is a practical workshop 45mins in English intended for administrators, authors, instructors, students of all levels
summary: More and more CD-ROM dictionaries are becoming available. But how do you evaluate them? What do they have? There are no standard published criterion. The presenter has developed one chart, but it is not enough. Can you learn and help others to learn about CD-ROM dictionaries? Come and find out.
handout url: Yes, there is one.
presenter(s): Lawrence Cisar (Kanto Gakuen University)
bio: Larry Cisar has been working with CD-ROM dictionaries for the last couple of years. He has been working with computers since 1984.

 
presentation code: cle001
Investments For Troubled Times: Volatility, and How To Handle It

This is a commercial presentation 45mins in English intended for of all levels
summary: Historically, over any medium term, stocks are the best performing investment and cash performs worst. Over the last two years worldwide (and the last twelve in Japan) stock prices have fallen--in some cases a long way. How can you invest your money today so that you can get a better return than cash while minimizing the risks of being in stocks? This will be a talk followed by a discussion based on questions from the floor.
presenter(s): Chris Cleary (Chris Cleary, Banner Japan K.K.)
bio: Chris Cleary is a financial consultant with Banner Japan K.K. in Tokyo. In addition to normal participation in structured financial products, he has been involved in the equity & options markets since the early nineties.

 
presentation code: cow001
Open Lesson Plan

This is a mostly practical workshop 45mins in English intended for administrators, instructors of all levels
summary: The presenter will demonstrate a lesson preparation web site that makes lesson planning effective beyond the immediate needs of the teacher. The web site enables open communication between the teacher, the students and school administration. The website enables the teacher to keep students and administration up-to-date on student attendance levels, course activities and homework assignments.
personal url: http://www.lang-plus.com/
presenter(s): Mark Cowan (Language PLUS)
bio: Mark Cowan has used computers for teaching English and for school management since 1996. He is the president of Language PLUS, a company offering language training, translation and e-business services.
personal url: http://www.e-lessonplan.jp/

 
presentation code: cro001
Using Microsoft Outlook as a Teaching Management Tool

This is a mostly practical presentation 45mins in English intended for instructors of a newbie, user level
summary: The Personal Information Management software Microsoft Outlook is a flexible resource that can be used to manage scheduling, homework assignments, students' records and grading. Outlook is also a powerful tool for managing email exchange projects with students. This session will demonstrate a range of Outlook features for use by teachers and introduce audience members to some of the software add-ons that can enhance this versatile application.
handout url: http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~pv8a-crks/outlook.htm
presenter(s): Anthony Crooks (Miyagi Universitry of Education)
bio: Anthony Crooks has been working in the field of ESL/EFL for the last 15 years. His interests lie in teacher training and online delivery programs.
personal url: http://www.anthonycrooks.com

 
presentation code: cul001
Technical Engish in the CALL Lab

This is a mostly practical workshop 45mins in English intended for authors, instructors of a user level
summary: This presentation will focus on several effective techniques for teaching technical English in the CALL lab.
presenter(s): Brian Cullen (Nagoya Institute of Technology)
bio: Research interests: Songs in EFL; Technical English; Linguistic imperialismGRepresentations of Irish legends in song.

 
presentation code: cun001
A Class Project: Collaborative Newsletters

This is a practical workshop 45mins in English intended for instructors of a newbie level
summary: This demonstration will outline the steps and organization required to produce a professional looking, student-generated newsletter. The newsletter project is a task-based, team effort challenging learners to perform cooperatively at their best level. Sample newsletters will be shown and a detailed plan for this project, which uses Microsoft Publisher, will be distributed to participants.
presenter(s): Joyce Cunningham (Ibaraki University, JALT Ibaraki)
bio: Joyce Cunningham is Co-coordinator of the English language programme at Ibaraki University. She is also JALT2002 V.I.P. Liaison and Co-editor of the column "Chapter in your Life" in the TLT.

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