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presentation code: kaw001
Advancing English Language Learning - Tools from ETS(r)

This is a practical commercial presentation 45mins in English intended for instructors of all levels
summary: Educational Testing Service(r), the maker of the TOEFL(r) test, offers a range of products to help you evaluate the English language proficiency of your students. Our newest products are based on theories of communicative competence, and offer the critical link between learning and assessment for your instructional program. Come hear about tools from ETS that facilitate learning and measure student progress.
presenter(s): Megumi Kawate-Mierzejewska (Educational Testing Service/Temple University Japan)
bio: Megumi Kawate providing professional services in Japan related to computer-based testing communications has been giving the TOEFL CBT presentations on behalf of ETS.

 
presentation code: kha001
Applications of Item-Response Theory Software on English Language Testing Analysis

This is a mostly practical presentation 45mins in English intended for instructors of a user level
summary: Applications of Item-Response Theory Software on English Language Testing Analysis. The presentation aims at presenting the research results on the development of software on data processing and item analysis. The research is the second phase which the first one is on using a platform scanner to scan answer sheets and changing from graphics data type into text data type. The procedures are data analysis and programming for estimating parameter by Item-Response Theory such as : parameter a as a slope of the equation, parameter b as a difficulty of the item, parameter c as a guess chance, parameter zeta as ability of the examinees, Item Characteristics Curve, and the Item Information function. The Classical Test Theory is also employed in the analysis such as; p as a difficulty of the item, r as a separate power of the item, and reliability of the test KR 20 . Beside the data processing of the tests, the software can present the sum of scores and the students' answers' numbers in each choice of the item. From the result of the second phase of the research, the text file from the first phase can be used to analyse and to process by Latent Trait Theory as well.
presenter(s): Kanit Khaimook (Suranaree University of Technology)
bio: Kanit Kaimook Kanit Kaimook, Ph.d. in Evaluation and Measurement from Chulalongkorn University , Thailand, is an associate professor, currently an Information Technology lecturer at Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. He has been lecturing a number of courses both undergraduate and graduate levels in Information Technology and English Language Studies at SUT, and developing software on test analysis and others. His research interests are on the computer software in education such as Item Analysis, Itembank , and Student evaluation. He can be reached at kkanit@ccs.sut.ac.th

 
presentation code: kit001
Making English Language Teaching More Effective by Using the Internet

This is a mostly practical presentation 45mins in English intended for administrators, instructors of a newbie, user level
summary: The Internet has many uses in language teaching. I put up a web bulletin board for class information, students' e-mail addresses, and links to materials and student-made web pages for assignments. I post models and evaluation forms for assignments. Students communicate with non-Japanese students through the Internet. I teach the students to find and evaluate web resources. In this presentation, I will discuss techniques for using computers in classes and show my resources and examples. (75 words)
presenter(s): Kenji Kitao (Doshisha University)
bio: Kenji Kitao is a professor at Doshisha University. He has written numerous textbooks and books related to using the Internet for language teaching, including Internet Resources: ELT, Linguistics, and Communication.
personal url: http:ilc2.doshisha.ac.jp/users/kkitao/

 
presentation code: kit002
Helping Students Learn to Find and Evaluate Internet Resources

This is a practical presentation 45mins in English intended for instructors of a newbie level
summary: The Internet has many useful resources for students, but it can be difficult to find information, especially for novices. Therefore, it is important to teach students how to find Internet resources. In addition, it is necessary for students realize that not everything they find can be trusted. In this presentation, we will discuss and demonstrate how to teach students to use search engines and how to evaluate the web pages they find.
presenter(s): Kenji Kitao (Doshisha University), S. Kathleen Kitao (Doshisha Women's College )
bio: Kenji Kitao is a professor at Doshisha University. He has written numerous textbooks and books related to using the Internet for language teaching, including Internet Resources: ELT, Linguistics, and Communication. S. Kathleen Kitao is a professor at Doshisha Women's College. She is a co-author of many textbooks and has used the Internet for language teaching and teacher education since 1996.
personal url: http://ilc2.doshisha.ac.jp/users/kkitao/

 
presentation code: kru001
Is there a CALL for World Englishes?

This is a mostly theoretical presentation 45mins in English intended for authors, instructors, students of all levels
summary: An emerging discipline in EFL is "World Englishes", which acknowledges the equal validity of all distinct forms of English in use, whether by those conventionally termed "native speakers" or others. This presentation will discuss the implications of World Englishes for CALL. For example, what are to be the authoritative models for email styles, word-processor grammar-checkers, NLP oral models? Should there be any authoritative models at all?
presenter(s): Michael Kruse (Chukyo University)
bio: Michael Kruse studied psychology & EFL. He works in the Open College, & College of World Englishes, of Chukyo University. He is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society.

 
presentation code: lou001
Using CALL Innovations to Improve Students' English Reading and Vocabulary Skills

This is a mostly practical presentation 105mins in English intended for instructors of a user level
summary: Based on research on CALL Reading, Vocabulary and Translation Software the presenter will recommend and ask for suggestions for how to use these more effectively to help maximize language learners' English vocabulary and reading development. A definite system of lexical processing using computerized tools to enhance interest and retention will be shared, along with ways to use CBDs & CALL both on and offline to better integrate development of all 4 Communication Skills.
handout url: http://advancedvision.featureditems.com/p1.asp
presenter(s): John Paul Loucky (Seinan Womens' University)
bio: John Paul Loucky's research and dissertation area focuses on how to improve ESL/EFL reading and vocabulary levels, skills & strategies by using more computerized and multimedia-assisted methods and materials, including translation devices.
personal url: http://mx7.tiki.ne.jp/~jloucky/

 
presentation code: lut001
TOEIC, A Step to Competitiveness

This is a practical commercial presentation 45mins in English intended for instructors of all levels
summary: Organizations need to find ways to survive in today's world of increased competition. Longman's, TOEIC(r) Preparation Online, allows organizations to integrate TOEIC(r) into HR process to gain competitive advantages. With over 1,000 TOEIC(r)-like exercises, students practice test-taking strategies leading to increased scores. These strategies, predicting information, guessing and confirming an answer, etc can be utilized in real business contexts. Discussion Board, Chat, and Web activities keep students involved and motivated. You're invited to attend this presentation and review this interactive course.
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presenter(s): Nick Lutz (Pearson Education, Singapore)
bio: Nick Lutz has been involved in ELT both as teacher and presenter since 1992. His current role as Product Manager for Longman allows him to combine his interest in teaching and Internet technology.
personal url: www.EnglishSuccess.com

 
presentation code: lut002
More Ways to Reach More Ways to Teach

This is a mostly practical commercial presentation 45mins in English intended for instructors of all levels
summary: With Longman's new course, Talking Business, students develop social and functional business language to help them communicate fluently in today's dynamic business environment. This well designed online learning course motivates students to continue and develop their language skills. Email, text chats, and discussion boards help create learning communities that increase the students' success rate. You're invited to attend this presentation to explore and see an interactive learning environment in which students participate actively and succeed.
handout url: Probably
presenter(s): Nick Lutz (Pearson Education, Singapore)
bio: Nick Lutz has been involved in ELT both as teacher and presenter since 1992. His current role as Product Manager for Longman allows him to combine his interest in teaching and Internet technology.
personal url: www.EnglishSuccess.com

 
presentation code: lut003
Developing Language Skills Through Real World Business Situations Online

This is a mostly practical commercial presentation 45mins in English intended for instructors of all levels
summary: Pressed for time and yet required to continually upgrade, employees are more likely to turn to online learning to help them succeed. Longman's Market Leader Online, a resource rich interactive course helps learners master business English language and concepts. Through group discussions and a product demonstration, we will examine how online learning and sound pedagogy can help employees refine critical thinking skills and practice business skills like giving presentations and negotiating.
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presenter(s): Nick Lutz (Pearson Education, Singapore)
bio: Nick Lutz has been involved in ELT both as teacher and presenter since 1992. His current role as Product Manager for Longman allows him to combine his interest in teaching and Internet technology.
personal url: www.EnglishSuccess.com

 
presentation code: mcn001
Constructivist CALL to Grow World Views

This is a mostly theoretical presentation 45mins in English intended for instructors of all levels
summary: Just at the Japanese carp can grow up to three feet long if placed in a large lake but will only grow to be two or three inches long in a small fish bowl, people, too, can grow according to the size of their world. This presentation addresses how CALL can be used to foster a constructivist approach to teaching and learning, thus helping individuals to realize that local decisions can indeed have global effects.
presenter(s): Jan McNeil (National University of Singapore)
bio: Jan McNeil's research interests include intercultural communication, teacher education and the creation and delivery of educational experiences, which help to broaden worldviews.

 
presentation code: miy001
Project-Based Writing Activities Using Students' Computer Skills

This is a mostly practical electronic poster 45mins in English intended for instructors of a newbie, user level
summary: In this electronic poster session, the presenter shows some student-centered, project-based writing activities using computers offered to junior college students majoring in computer science. The main purpose of such activities is to give students an opportunity to think on their own and become interactive in the process of creating their own works. Some examples are: English Web pages introducing students' favorites or campus lives, and computerized bilingual picture books and quizzes for small children.
handout url: http://www.kasei.ac.jp/cs/Mariko/02CALLhd.html
presenter(s): Mariko Miyao (Tokyo Kasei Gakuin Tsukuba Women's University)
bio: Mariko Miyao teaches computer-related English courses at Junior College Division, Tokyo Kasei Gakuin Tsukuba Women's University and is interested in CALL and business English.

 
presentation code: moo001
Multiple Media Support Reading Unabridged Literature

This is a mostly practical presentation 85mins in English intended for authors, instructors, students of a newbie, user level
summary: Video, audio and Internet resources can assist beginning-level EFL students in building mental images of the settings and characters in unabridged novels. These resources provide students with the linguistic, cultural and contextual scaffold necessary to make challenging reading accessible. Participants in this presentation experience a sequence of motivating, classroom-tested activities which support the novels The Pearl, The Call of the Wild, The Invisible Man, Sounder and Freak the Mighty. Handouts and Website.
handout url: will do
presenter(s): Laurie Moody (Passaic County Community College), Gaby Rinkerman (Passaic County Community College)
bio: Dr. Laurie Moody and Professor Gaby Rinkerman, active members of the TESOL CALL IS, have presented at national and international conferences and trained teachers in the US and abroad.

 
presentation code: nat001
Who Moved My Chalk? Skills and Tools for Language Teachers

This is a balanced theory and practice presentation 45mins in English intended for administrators, instructors of a newbie, user level
summary: Advances in information technology, initiatives in implementing these in CALL, and changes in student knowledge and behavior are outlined and underscore the need for language teachers to adapt their work routines in learning how to use new media tools. A checklist of work skills and a toolbox of hardware, software and manuals tailored for language teachers are presented. Funded CALL projects in Asia are also outlined.
presenter(s): Barry Natusch (Nihon University)
bio: Barry Natusch is a professor at Nihon University, Tokyo. Wrestles regularly with own and other Asian languages (speech and text) knowing that neurons in isolation program their own extinction.

 
presentation code: nic001
Creating collaborative web sites with Userland's Frontier

This is a mostly practical electronic poster 85mins in English intended for administrators, authors, instructors, students of all levels
summary: The presenter will describe the uses of Frontier, a scripting system and object oriented database with an integrated web server, Manila, for building collaborative web sites. Collaborative web sites can be used to facilitate peer work in writing classes, to facilitate learner-centered project work for learners or collaborative research environments among teachers. The presenter will discuss the strengths and limitations of Frontier and offer advice on getting Frontier/Manila sites set up quickly.
handout url: http://www.miyazaki-mu.ac.jp/~hnicoll/frontier/
presenter(s): Hugh Nicoll (Miyazaki Municipal University)
bio: Currently teaching reading, writing and American Studies (lecture course and seminar). Research/teaching interests include CALL and content based instruction, learner autonomy, modernism and African-American literature.
personal url: http://www.miyazaki-mu.ac.jp/~hnicoll/

 
presentation code: obr001
Flash MX

This is a practical presentation 45mins in English intended for authors, instructors of a user level
summary: There has never been a better time to learn Flash! The introduction of Flash MX in March this year has radically improved the previously notorious user interface. The learning curve remains considerable, but Flash affords a powerful tool for making multimedia, cross-platform, network-friendly CALL applications. The presenter will attempt to provide a brief overview of Flash, illustrated by sample CALL applications, and then show step-by-step how to build a simple application including sound.
presenter(s): Myles O'Brien (Mie Prefectural College of Nursing)
bio: Working at Mie Prefectural College of Nursing, teaching general and special purpose English to nursing students. Now developing interactive web-based CALL with JavaScript and Flash.

 
presentation code: par001
Fundamental Paradoxes in the Globalization of CALL

This is a mostly theoretical presentation 85mins in English intended for instructors of a newbie level
summary: It seems difficult to predict how Internet, e-mail and search engines (as powerful tools for global communication) have shaped the way the "Net Generation" (Lehnert, 1999) views second language learning. Yet as far as the demographic and technological issues are concerned, the globalization of CALL would not be free from fundamental paradoxes. This presentation aims to describe how globalization of CALL might illustrate the cultural milieu of today, especially that of second language instruction.
presenter(s): Seyed Reza Parpinchy (Islamic Azad University (IAU) at Tehran North Branch, Department of Foreign Langauge Srudies )
bio: Born in Tehran, Iran, 1968. Ph.D. student, majoring in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). ELT instructor at BA and MA level.

 
presentation code: PRAG
Pragmatics SIG Round Table

This is a balanced theory and practice panel in English intended for instructors of all levels
summary: The Pragmatics SIG Round Table, "Pragmatics and Technology," will focus on both theoretical and pedagogical phases of pragmatics. The Round Table consists of presentations that will focus on (a) pragmatics-related resources on the Internet for conducting research studies and teaching, and (b) research in pragmatics using the Internet (an e-mail or a website).
presenter(s): Megumi Kawate-Mierzejewska (Temple University Japan), Brent Poole (Kansai Gaidai), others ()
bio: Megumi Kawate-Mierzejewska has been a program coordinator of the Pragmatics SIG. She is teaching at Temple University Japan.

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