Recording of presentation for JALT CALL 2015 in Fukuokka, part of the Learner Development SIG.
ABstract: Accept or Decline? Some teachers encourage their students to befriend them on social networking sites (SNS), others are understandably wary. SNS can be a very effective way of connecting with students outside the classroom, engaging their real lives and identities. It can also create opportunities for authentic and motivating communication, not just between classmates but also a web of connections with other learners and speakers around the globe. It could also be an ethical minefield, a social ‘can of worms’ and a web of disaster. When people interact in different social contexts, they utilise Transportable Identities (see Ushioda, 2011 for explanation). In this presentation I will draw on both published research and personal experience to reflect on the place of these types of Web 2.0 technology and the inevitable consequences they pose. 

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In this episode, we interview Michael MacKinven, author of Kanji Pro: The easy way to remember kanji. During the interview we hear how Michael’s first interest in language learning was ignited by another language learner – a friend who was learning Italian. He also mentions some of the things which keep language teachers going, and he tells us of his classic exemplification of the “spiky profile” learner – high level skills in one area, and lower level skills in another area. This eventually led him to create KanjiPro. Michael uses his language and cross-cultural skills in his everyday business life, even when not directly interacting with Japanese speakers. To buy Kanji Pro, you can click here.&nbsp;

LFP Ep11 Interview with Michael MacKinven

We’re talking about games and why they are so good in the language learning classroom. They encourage lots of repetition, helping to cement the target language. The rule-based nature of the interaction also levels the social playing field, encouraging more even participation among students. The teachers also gets a chance to step back, and pay attention to student language production. And of course it’s quite simply a lot of fun energy. I suggest a best practice method to incorporating games in your lessons, using the acronym P-L-A-Y. (Prepare, Learn, Activities, Yet again). I then share a story about how I have used this method with one of my all-time-favourite pronunciation games from Mark Hancock’s classic book “Pronunciation Games”. (Order a copy  here if you don’t have one!)

Games and Language Learning

In this session we'll discuss the paper "English in English Language Teaching: Shifting Values and Assumptions in Changing Circumstances" written by Martin Dewey and Constant Leung. You can find the paper here: http://www.gse.upenn.edu/sites/gse.upenn.edu.wpel/files/archives/v25/Dewey&Leung.pdf

English In ELT Part 1

In this first episode of the EF language teaching podcast, we sit down with Jeff Lau, Director of Studies at EF Singapore. Jeff tells how he switched from a degree in business to a pursuit in language academics. He explains what he looks for when hiring teachers and give tips for the classroom, such as how to develop good aims for your lessons.

If you would like to become a teacher at EF, please visit: www.ef.com/careers

Music credit: Out of School by Jahzzar.
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Jeff Lau - EF Singapore

In this episode of the EF language teaching podcast, we sit down with Mahdi Shah from EF Tokyo. Mahdi talks about his original career at EF, the challenges of bringing the communicative approach to the traditional Japanese teaching, and gives tips for teachers who want to work at EF Tokyo.

If you would like to become a teacher at EF, please visit: www.ef.com/careers

Music credit: Out of School by Jahzzar.
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Mahdi Shah - EF Tokyo

In this episode of the EF language teaching podcast, we sit down with Kristen Reilly, school director at EF Santa Barbara. Kristen has a passion for education and running a school, it was a great pleasure to interview her and listen to her precious advice for teachers and education managers.

If you would like to become a teacher at EF, please visit: www.ef.com/careers

Music credit: Out of School by Jazzhar.

Kristen Reilly - EF Santa Barbara

Episode 3 of the MAVR SIG podcast! We have SIG news and two great segments. Bobby Figueroa talks about a virtual tour his team created for his university campus, and then we have a recording from PanSIG 2018 of Adam Stone and Samuel Taylor discussing a AR treasure hunt activity they created.
Music by: James York
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MAVR Podcast Ep3

Article reflection July 22nd

Explore with us the ways TESOL professionals advocate for English learners and themselves around the globe.

Diverse Voices of Advocacy

Diverse Voices of Advocacy 2020

If you'd like to participate in this project by sending your own "accent sample," you can contact me at jlpoblete11@gmail.com and then I can send you the instructions,

Thanks,

José

MAVR is a special interest group (SIG) within The Japan Association for Language Teaching. The extended official name is The Mixed, Augmented, and Virtual Realities SIG of the Japan Association for Language Teaching.

In  the EF language teaching podcast, we interview professionals of language teaching who talk about their careers and give practical tips for the classroom. This podcast is made for teachers who look to improve their skills and further their career. To apply for a job at EF, visit: http://careers.ef.com

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