CATESOL24: Full Schedule

Welcome to the CATESOL State Conference 2024!
Empowering Voices / November 14-16 / Cal State Los Angeles

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7:45am PST

Newcomer Orientation

Friday November 15, 2024 7:45am - 8:30am PST

KH B4014

Is this your first CATESOL Conference? Join CATESOL President Song Hong for a sense of how to make the most of your first state conference. Hear suggestions from experienced conference-goers and meet other newcomers. Get your questions answered!

New Member Orientation Presentation

Speakers

Song Hong

Assistant Professor, Santiago Canyon College Division of Continuing Education

Song Hong is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Continuing Education at Santiago Canyon College and currently serves as the President of CATESOL for the 2023-2025 term. Since 2015, she has taught ESL and Citizenship classes. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 7:45am - 8:30am PST
KH B4014

Special Session, Professional Development

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Type PD Hour

7:45am PST

Exhibitor Hall & Coffee

Friday November 15, 2024 7:45am - 4:15pm PST

Los Angeles Room (Exhibitor Hall)

Find innovative teaching resources and chat with industry experts to learn what's new in publishing and CATESOL. Don't forget to share your ideas and explore job or volunteer opportunities as well.

While you're here, be sure to grab a warm beverage to keep you hydrated and energized througout the day!

Friday November 15, 2024 7:45am - 4:15pm PST
Los Angeles Room (Exhibitor Hall)

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program

8:45am PST

Letters to My Younger Self: Empowering Voices in Academic Writing

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B2007

Academic writing often confines students to a rigid approach that stifles creativity. This session introduces an innovative approach using stories from The Players' Tribune blog as mentor texts. By fostering personal voice and multimedia expression, students learn to challenge academic norms. Participants will explore strategies for encouraging 'rule-breaking' within academic contexts, empowering students to find their unique voices and build community through multimedia and digital literacy.

Speakers

Denise Maduli-Williams

Professor, Miramar College

Dr. Denise Maduli-Williams is a Professor of English and ELAC (English Language Acquisition) and the Online Accessibility Mentor at San Diego Miramar College, teaching online, hybrid, and in-person. With over two decades of experience, her teaching journey spans diverse settings... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B2007

Pedagogy, Presentation | Tech, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type Adjudicated/ PD Hour

8:45am PST

Teach ESL for LA Unified Adult Schools—We make it easy!

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B4013

LAUSD is the largest employer in Los Angeles, and the Division of Adult and Career Education (DACE) is the largest public adult education provider in California with over 35,000 ESL students and over 300 ESL teachers. In addition to highly competitive salaries and benefits, we also offer paid class preparation and grading time. DACE strives to contribute to a more just world rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion. This session will describe who we and our LAUSD adult ed ESL students are, how we can help you build your career with us, and answer specific credentialing and hiring questions.

Speakers

Dave Coleman

Adult Ed ESL Specialist, Los Angeles Unified School District

Raquel Guzman

LA Unified School District

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4013

Professional Development, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication
Interest Group Refugee Concerns, University of Southern California, California State Universities
Type Non-Adjudicated/ PD Hour

8:45am PST

Innovative Spaces beyond Traditional Classrooms for Adult Language Learning

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B3010

Adult education demands expansion outside of traditional classrooms. So how can we create more spaces for adult L2 learners to learn in? This presentation is a call-to-action for ESL professionals who want to step out of the traditional settings and use their expertise to build ESL programs within their communities.

Speakers

Hannah Gradowski

M.A. TESOL Graduate Student, San Francisco State University

In December 2024, I will be graduating with a master's degree in TESOL and a Graduate Certificate in Teaching of Composition. In the last three years, I have gained experience as a high school English language teacher and am now currently an ESL instructor at the San Leandro Public... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B3010

Professional Development, Presentation | Civic Engagement, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Multi-Level Classrooms, Program Administration and Evaluation
Interest Group California State Universities, Refugee Concerns, University of Southern California
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Top 10 Ways to Teach Idioms & Slang

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B3016

Author “Slangman” David Burke gives an informative & hilarious presentation on teaching idioms and slang in-person and online. These are the words and phrases that typically keep your students on the outside of our culture—leaving them feeling alone, frustrated, and ostracized …until now! Slangman will also clue you into the very newest slang your students are bringing into your classroom that you need to know! Learn which idioms and slang your students must learn to avoid embarrassment, avoid costly mistakes in business, achieve true fluency, and open the doors to American culture.

Speakers

David Burke

Author/Publisher, Slangman

Being a polyglot, David Burke was all too familiar with the confusion that can come from not knowing a language’s slang or idioms. His love of language has, in part, led him to write and publish a range of books on this topic. His career has included a regular segment on Voice of... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B3016

Skills Instruction, Presentation

Level Adult, K-12, Intensive English Program, Community College, College/University
Focus Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Intercultural Communication
Type Non-Adjudicated/ PD Hour
Presentation “Slangman” David Burke is the author of over 60 books including the <em>Street Speak</em> and <em>Biz Speak</em> collections. He appears regularly on ABC News, CNN, BBC, Spectrum News One, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Good Morning America, and others. He appears regularly on Spectrum News speaking about the newest slang created every day by teens. Attendees receive free access to all the books in the Slangman Collection.

8:45am PST

Vocabulary Learning According to Shrek, Words Have Layers!

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B2014

John McWhorter, linguist of Black English, claims 'loving your language means a command of its vocabulary beyond the level of the everyday.' Many teachers send their students, armed with a vocabulary list, diving into the dictionary as a first contact. While that may offer a start, words are like onions (and ogres) and have layers, and command of vocabulary requires facility with the corresponding layers of each word. In this presentation, participants will explore layers of vocabulary words from denotations to collocations and discuss strategies for assisting students to develop a strong command of words.

Speakers

Jenna Canillas

Associate Professor, Biola University

I am a teacher educator with over 20 years experiences as a teacher of English learners in the public schools. My research interests include linguistics, language acquisition, technology, STEM, and gifted education, but I am open to learning just about anything new!

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B2014

Skills Instruction, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Grammar / Vocabulary
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Materials Writers
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Effectively Teaching Reading Digital Natives in the Short Video Era

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B4012

Generation Z students, shaped by technology and pandemic online classes, find reading challenging due to shorter attention spans and a preference for visual and oral information. Digital natives who are accustomed to constant digital exposure quickly embrace technology but find traditional reading tedious. Educators struggle to teach reading amidst online learning transitions. To aid comprehension, teachers should employ include visual aids, structured sentences, and active learning. Proficiency in reading is essential for academic success and standardized exams. This presentation promotes diverse teaching approaches to improve Generation Z's reading abilities, vital for their academic and professional futures.

Speakers

Soo Min Lee

Alliant

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4012

Skills Instruction, Presentation | Pedagogy, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Empowering ESL Learners: Enhancing Civic Participation through Digital Platforms

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B2008

In today's interconnected world, digital literacy plays a crucial role in shaping civic engagement and fostering community engagement. Specifically, English as a Second Language (ESL) learners face unique challenges in navigating civic engagement and digital literacy in their new communities. This presentation explores strategies to empower ESL students by enhancing their digital literacy skills and fostering active participation in civic life.

Speakers

Ana Arias

Adjunct Faculty, Irvine Valley College

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B2008

Skills Instruction, Presentation | Specific Populations, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication
Interest Group Intercultural Communication
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Communicative SEL Games with Love

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B2019

Start your day with positive energy playing communicative games that support social emotional learning and are filled with love! This is a casual opportunity to network and gain inspiration for your classroom, led by the heart.

Speakers

Sherry MacKay

Founder, Transformational Learning Communities

Sherry MacKay (M.Ed. in T.E.S.O.L.) has extensive teacher training experience and more than 25 years of experience teaching adults with refugee and immigrant backgrounds. She is the co-founder of Glocally Connected, a non-profit organization that promotes community building in order... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B2019

Special Session, Networking

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, LGBTQ+, Refugee Concerns, Teaching of Pronunciation
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Enhancing the TESOL Student Experience through LMS Considerations

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH C4071

Our presentation explores strategies to optimize Learning Management Systems (LMS) for ESL education. We'll discuss data-driven insights, interactive tools, and effective communication channels that enhance the learning experience. Participants will gain practical knowledge on leveraging LMS features to create dynamic, engaging, and accessible environments for language learners in higher education.

Speakers

Harream Purdie

Doctoral Student, Pepperdine University

Harream Purdie is an experienced educator and instructional designer with a background in classroom teaching and online TESOL. Currently, Harream works as an instructional designer, where they focus on creating accessible and engaging learning experiences for diverse student populations... Read More →

Yi (Lucy) Lu

PhD Student; Instructional Designer, Pepperdine University

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH C4071

Tech, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

9:00am PST

Enhancing Intercultural Communication through Technology-Mediated Social Interactions

Friday November 15, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am PST

KH B4014

In an increasingly globalized world, effective intercultural communication is essential. Graphic design tools are now readily available for everyone to learn and use. Empowering multilingual learners to learn design skills in order to communicate their messages across social media platforms is one way to create opportunities for intercultural communication. Come to this lightening talk to learn innovative approaches to elevate English instruction, encourage social media use for good, empower students with 21st century skills, and create opportunities for enhancing language learning, critical thinking skills, and global citizenship via technology-mediated social interactions.

Speakers

Lauren Ramers

Adjunct Faculty, San Diego Community College District-Continuing Education

Friday November 15, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am PST
KH B4014

Skills Instruction, Lightning Talk | Tech, Lightning Talk

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type Adjudicated/ PD Hour

9:30am PST

Authentic Communication to Empower Transitioning EL Writers

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 9:45am PST

KH B4014

EL student writers come to believe writing (especially in the target language) to be demonstration of mechanics. As EL student writers shift from noncredit ESL (or secondary ELD) to college classes for credit, transitioning the purpose of writing from demonstration of language comprehension to authentic communication is often under-considered and disadvantages transitioning EL student writers. This lightning talk will review a writing task which focuses on this shift to a communicative writing focus via centering student experience (schema) and the civic value of this experience for the writing's audience, creating an opportunity to perform writing, and reflecting on the writing process.

Speakers

Jonathan Maiullo

ESL Instructor, Mendocino College

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 9:45am PST
KH B4014

Skills Instruction, Lightning Talk | Civic Engagement, Lightning Talk

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group California State Universities, Intercultural Communication, Online Teaching
Type Adjudicated/ PD Hour

9:30am PST

Rubrics - Alone, with RubiStar and with ChatGPT

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B4016

Rubrics help students do better work and make grading easier for teachers and fairer for students. This session will start with some background about how to create rubrics, including benefits and cautions. Next, information will be presented about the free rubrics website, Rubistar, which offers more support for teachers. Finally, using and adapting rubrics from ChatGPT will be demonstrated, with pluses and minuses. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and comment throughout.

Speakers

Deborah Healey

Teacher Trainer (PT), ORTESOL

Deborah Healey, the 2019-2020 President of TESOL International Association, started her career in community ESL in Oregon, teaching immigrants and refugees. She moved to intensive English programs, with a mid-1980s stint in Yemen. Now a teacher educator, she writes and presents on... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B4016

Assessment, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Materials Writers, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type Adjudicated/ PD Hour

9:30am PST

Fresh Approaches to Grammar Instruction for Students and Teacher Trainees

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B3016

Grammar doesn't have to be boring! The editor of three well-known resources, The ELT Grammar Book, The Grammar You Need series, and the Zero Prep series, shows how engaging, accessible content mixed with corpus-based and active-learning approaches transforms grammar instruction from lifeless to lively. Materials provided.

Speakers

Michael Berman

Pro Lingua Learning

Pro Lingua Learning formed in 2021 when Pro Lingua Associates and Language Arts Press joined forces. We are an educational publisher serving the English language learning community (ESL/ ELT) worldwide. Our books, eBooks, and online learning applications have been developed and tested... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B3016

Skills Instruction, Presentation | Pedagogy, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Grammar / Vocabulary, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Corpus-Informed Research and Teaching
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

Promoting Pronunciation Development by Seeing What Speech Looks Like

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B3010

A picture is worth a thousand words, especially if those words are oral and aurally comprehensible! Phonemes enjoy sound-symbol correspondence in writing, a visual medium. In contrast, suprasegmental elements of spoken language including stress, intonation, rhythm, and connected speech are not codified in written form. They typically remain in an invisible sphere. Using a digital audio recording application software program, Audacity, a teacher of speech, pronunciation and listening can exploit the Spectrogram feature to enhance learners' understanding and perception of their spoken English and compare it to that of intelligible speaker models.

Speakers

Marsha Chan

President, Sunburst Media

Sunburst Media is proud to be a long-time supporter of CATESOL. Marsha and Terry hope you learn something useful and have a great time, too.At our CATESOL booth in the Exhibit Hall and online, you can choose from our assortment of books, games, and online programs to increase accuracy... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B3010

Skills Instruction, Presentation | Pedagogy, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, Teaching of Pronunciation
Type Adjudicated/ PD Hour

9:30am PST

Using Podcasts for Developing the Speaking Skill in the Second-Language Classroom.

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B4012

The speaking skill in the second-language classroom is mostly ignored, difficult to assess, and the dialogues commonly employed in English as a foreign or second language (EFL/ESL) textbooks for exercising it are stubbornly grounded in the written form. Although it is common knowledge in the TESOL community that the affective factors of anxiety and self-esteem influence second-language acquisition and that our models for teaching speaking show that the role of authentic speech is fundamental for teaching the speaking skill, no work until now has shown instructors how to prepare students for creating authentic speech before entering into dialogues in action.

Speakers

Efren Serra

CATESOL 2024

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B4012

Skills Instruction, Presentation | Pedagogy, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Non-Native Language Educator Issues, Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type Adjudicated/ PD Hour

9:30am PST

Adult School-College ESP Programs for Careers in Child Care and Food Industries

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B4017

Explore the long-standing collaboration between an adult school and community college, aimed at enhancing career pathways through specialized English for Specific Purposes (ESP) programs in childcare and food careers. This session examines initiatives to equip learners with industry-specific language skills and cultural competencies crucial for success. Highlighting program and curriculum design, instructional strategies, and student outcomes, it showcases models of integration and partnership that help students transition from noncredit to credit coursework leading towards degree attainment. Gain insights into the impact on workforce readiness and best practices for preparing diverse adult learners for gainful employment in childcare and culinary professions.

Speakers

Marina Broeder

Faculty, Mission College

Julaine Rosner

Instructor, Mission College

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B4017

Specific Populations, Presentation | Civic Engagement, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, English for Specific Purposes, Program Administration and Evaluation
Interest Group Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

Preparing Students for CASAS STEPS: A Comprehensive Approach with Stand Out 4E

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B4013

Are you looking for materials to support CASAS STEPS objectives? Stand Out Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive and aligned approach to preparing students for the new CASAS Reading and Listening STEPS test. Its integration of skills practice, dedicated reading skill development, CASAS-style assessment tasks, and alignment with CASAS Competencies all contribute to developing students' language proficiency and readiness for success on the CASAS STEPS test. Join our informative session to delve deeper into this invaluable resource. Materials will be provided, equipping you with the necessary tools for successful CASAS STEPS preparation.

Speakers

Andrew O'Shea

National Sales Manager, National Geographic Learning

I’m super excited to present at CATESOL and share the latest result of National Geographic Learning’s collaboration with TED.com. Talk to me about your classroom experiences with TED.com.

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B4013

Tech, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, English for Specific Purposes, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Augmented Reality: An Innovative Approach to Language Education

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:30am PST

KH B4012

Augmented Reality (AR) revolutionizes language education by combining real-life environments with digital information which can be viewed through a device such as a smartphone, tablet, computer, or AR glasses. In this presentation, we will delve into various features of AR technology and its applications in second language acquisition and teaching.

Speakers

Nooshan Ashtari

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:30am PST
KH B4012

Pedagogy, Lightning Talk | Tech, Lightning Talk

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus English for Specific Purposes, Materials Development / Publishing, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, University of Southern California
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

What are the Characteristics of Effective Classroom-Based Assessments?

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B4015

Assessments in TESOL are not just tools for assessing student progress but are integral to effective teaching and learning. This session explores practical strategies to create more effective assessments by incorporating the six principles of effective assessment: validity, reliability, authenticity, practicality, positive washback, and equity. The session covers aligning assessments with objectives, using clear rubrics, providing meaningful feedback, and making the assessment process more equitable. By the end, educators, assessment designers, and administrators will gain strategies to create goal-aligned assessments, illustrated with real-world examples and success stories. This presentation is ideal for those seeking to refine their assessment practices.

Speakers

Emmy Min

Professor of Clinical Education, University of Southern California

Assel Kuanyshbayeva

University of Southern California

Xinyue Liang

Graduate Student, University of Southern California

Junyi Zhang

University of Southern California

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4015

Pedagogy, Presentation | Assessment, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Teacher Training and Education
Type Adjudicated/ PD Hour

10:15am PST

Strengthening Language Acquisition Through Community-Based Learning: A Case Study

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B4014

How can language teachers best facilitate this win-win situation: students improve their language skills and increase their knowledge of community issues, social justice strategies, and U.S. culture, while community-based organizations gain from the time and energy of student volunteers? Whether called service-learning, community-based learning, or community-engaged education, this practice has a long tradition in language classrooms. Learn strategies for crafting effective community-based learning projects that are respectful of the diverse backgrounds, needs and goals of all involved. A case study from a noncredit community college class will be described, as well as lessons learned from two semesters of implementation.

Speakers

Carolyn Corrie

Assistant Professor, ESL and VESL, Pasadena City College

Hello! I've been teaching noncredit ESL and VESL at PCC since 2015. My VESL focus is on ESL for Health Careers and ESL for Early Childhood Education. I'm also excited to share my experience with Community-Based Learning (aka Community-Engaged Learning or Service-Learning). If you... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4014

Pedagogy, Presentation | Civic Engagement, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Intercultural Communication
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Bridging the Gap: Humanizing AI in Pronunciation Training

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B3010

Explore how AI can be tailored and implemented to support pronunciation training in a way that complements the nuances of human speech and accent variation. This session will explore AI tools that enhance teacher-student interactions, ensuring that technological advancements serve to enrich the learning experience rather than diluting the human elements crucial in mastering pronunciation nuances.

Speakers

Olga Evans

Student, University of San Francisco

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Program & Presenter Coordinator

Cameron Marshall

Student, University of San Francisco

Hong Nhung

Student, University of San Francisco

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B3010

Skills Instruction, Presentation | Tech, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type Adjudicated/ PD Hour

10:15am PST

Calm Coloring Break

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B2014

Looking for a calm break? Drop in and color with us! Use this time to let your brain process what you've been learning, gain inspiration for creative classroom ideas, and network in a fun space with other educators.

Speakers

Suky Kaur

Social Media Coordinator, CATESOL

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Social Media Coordinator

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B2014

Special Session, Networking

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Multi-Level Classrooms
Interest Group Intercultural Communication
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Refugee Concerns Interest Group (RC-IG) Business Meeting and Networking

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B2008

Join this session to learn more about the Refugee Concerns Interest Group (RC-IG). RC-IG coordinators will share accomplishments from the last year, brainstorm ideas for workshops, collaborations, and webinars for the upcoming year, and answer questions about how to get more involved so that you can 'lead from where you stand.'

Speakers

Talley Caruso

ESL Instructor & Material Writer, Chabot College & Digital ESL

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Conference Treasurer Talley Caruso is an ESL instructor at Chabot College with a rich background in teaching and a passion for language exchange. Talley’s love for teaching began in 2019 when she created Os Dedicados, a virtual language exchange community... Read More →

Sherry MacKay

Founder, Transformational Learning Communities

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B2008

Specific Populations, Business Meeting & Networking | Tech, Business Meeting & Networking

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Refugee Concerns
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Dive Into Digital: Building Digital Confidence With BurlingtonEnglish

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B3016

Digital literacy extends beyond finding, evaluating, and conveying information using technology. It is the ability to be technically competent, to read and write well, and to think critically to become empowered with the confidence to navigate a digital world. In this session, we will explore how BurlingtonEnglish immerses students in a complete digital experience with standards-based, teacher-led instruction to develop English proficiency while integrating essential digital literacy skills that learners need to achieve success.

Speakers

Kerry Chow

Customer Representative, Burlington English

Danielle Silverman

Burlington English, Inc.

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B3016

Tech, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Standards-Based Instruction, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Empowering Adult Education ESOL Educators with AI and Tech Resources

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B2019

Join us for an insightful and practical session focused on leveraging AI and modern technology to enhance coursebooks in Adult Education ESOL classes. We'll explore innovative techniques to support literacy students, manage multilevel classes, and improve workplace-related instruction. Find out how to design prompts to help create personalized and meaningful activities to encourage student engagement in a relevant, real-world context. In addition, we will introduce a new online test preparation product designed to help students succeed in the CASAS STEPS test-taking experience. This tool offers tailored practice and feedback, ensuring students are well-prepared for their assessments.

Speakers

Bruce Myint

Product Manager, Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B2019

Tech, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Materials Development / Publishing, Multi-Level Classrooms, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Questioning the Human-ness of AI (and Why It's Important)

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B4016

Falling in love with a chatbot is the stuff of science fiction fantasy, right? Well, not quite. People feeling human attachment to computer chatbots dates back to at least the 1960's. Even more innocuous patterns like saying a computer is 'smart' are problematic, and such patterns are likely to increase as AI becomes more ubiquitous.

This presentation looks at history, psychology, and more to explain why distinguishing between AI and humans is a crucial, but not necessarily intuitive, part of AI literacy for our ESOL students. Attendees are invited to discuss, and also receive suggestions for their classrooms.

Speakers

Amanda Simons

Adjunct Instructor, San Diego College of Continuing Education

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Proposal Review Coordinator

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4016

Tech, Presentation

Level Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Understanding the Emotional Labor of English Language Teaching while Black in the US

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am PST

KH C4070

Research examining emotional labor (EL) as it is experienced by English language teachers has not been sufficiently inclusive of Black English language teachers (BELTs). In this presentation, I discuss my experiences with EL as I struggled to manage feelings stemming from race-related stress to present feelings that are aligned with the emotional rules of an intensive English program. Additionally, I highlight some of the unique challenges experienced by BELTs. Finally, I argue that endured triggering of race-related stress in response to workplace microaggressions sends implicit oppressive messages for BELTs to either detach from their racial identity or leave TESOL.

Speakers

Malik Stevenson

Assistant Professor, California State University Dominguez Hills

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am PST
KH C4070

Special Session, Featured Presentation

Level Adult, College/University, Intensive English Program, Community College, K-12
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication
Interest Group California State Universities
Type PD Hour

11:00am PST

Rethinking the TESOL Practicum: Empowering Novice Teachers to Find Their Voice

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST

KH B4017

Standing in front of a classroom can be a daunting task for any teacher. For novice teachers, the task is even more difficult with insecurities and self-doubt ever present. This practical workshop will introduce participants to the complete overhaul of a TESOL Practicum course at Fresno State, the Act Like a Teacher program. We will introduce activities that encourage novice teachers to build a community of practice with their peers and to step out of their comfort zone in and outside of the classroom. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies to empower their students to find their voice.

Speakers

Jaydene Elvin

Associate Professor, TESOL Coordinator, CSU Fresno, Department of Linguistics

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at California State University, Fresno. My research and teaching interests include L2 speech acquisition (perception, spoken word recognition and production); acoustic phonetics in various languages and teaching English... Read More →

Alyssa Tobar

Fresno City College

Cheryl Chan

CSU Fresno

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B4017

Pedagogy, Workshop | Professional Development, Workshop

Level Community College, College/University
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group California State Universities
Type PD Hour

11:00am PST

Empowering TESOL Voices: Strategies and Insights for Community College Careers

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST

KH B2019

This panel aims to empower TESOL professionals by providing essential strategies and insights for securing full-time teaching positions in the community college system. Leveraging decades of cumulative community college teaching and administrative experience, panelists offer insights into job document creation, qualifications, the interview process, and strategies for making oneself marketable long in advance of applying. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to bolster their professional growth and success, ensuring their voices are heard and valued in the community college landscape.

Speakers

Kelly Metz-Matthews, Ph.D.

ESL Assistant Program Chair, San Diego College of Continuing Education

Kelly Metz-Matthews, Ph.D. is faculty and Assistant Program Chair in the English as a Second Language Program at the San Diego College of Continuing Education. She is also Associate Editor of Applied Linguistics, an Oxford University Press journal. A longtime teacher educator and... Read More →

Jennifer Boots

Student, San Diego City College

Denise Maduli-Williams

Professor, Miramar College

Jan Jarrell

Dean, San Diego Community College District

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B2019

Professional Development, Panel

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Type PD Hour

11:00am PST

Promoting Speaking, Listening, Vocabulary, and Fun with Pronunciation Card Games

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST

KH B3010

Enliven your class with interactive use of Look in the Lake Cards. Create engaging experiences that motivate students and make repetitive exercises fun. Teach and review points of pronunciation, listening, grammar, vocabulary, and communicative language. Organize pairs, small groups, and teams to provide both cooperative and competitive motivations. Invoke activity from both left brain (sounds that form words, syntactic sequences) and right brain (intonation, stress, rhythm; spatial processing). Energize young and old, beginner to advanced language learners. Objectives, procedures, materials, rewards, and caveats will be presented. Audience participation is encouraged. Play. Learn. Teach. Bonus: AmEnglish online learning program mini-demos.

Speakers

Marsha Chan

President, Sunburst Media

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B3010

Skills Instruction, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Intensive English Program, Community College
Focus Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Teaching of Pronunciation
Type PD Hour

11:00am PST

Community Reading Groups Build Civic Engagement Skills!

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST

KH B2008

Community Reading Groups embody civic learning through student-developed materials and active, student-centered participation in small group discussions based on readings. Working with peers and teacher, students select readings, compose discussion questions, lead & participate in discussions, build knowledge and vocabulary, increase confidence, and much more. Join this workshop for a simulated lesson and copious resources. Come today! Try it in class this week!

Speakers

Cristin A Boyd

Instructor, Cristin Boyd

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B2008

Skills Instruction, Workshop | Civic Engagement, Workshop

Level Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group California State Universities, Intercultural Communication, University of Southern California
Type PD Hour

11:00am PST

The Importance of AI and Digital Literacy in our Future

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST

KH B2007

As our world becomes increasingly digital, it is important that we, as teachers, stay on top of new developments and adjust our teaching styles and techniques accordingly. At the same time, it's important that we work with our students (newcomers to the U.S) to do the same. This panel will share latest trends in educational technology and AI and make suggestions for how teachers can keep their skills up to date and assist their students with doing the same.

Speakers

Johanna Gleason

ESL Educator, San Diego City College District

Johanna Gleason teaches beginner level HyFlex classes at San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCD). She also Business Writing and Rhetoric and Freshman Success courses at San Diego State University, and English Conversation to Russian students and faculty through the Department... Read More →

Jennie Kim

Contract ESL Instructor, San Diego College of Continuing Education Contract ESL Instructor

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B2007

Tech, Panel

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Materials Development / Publishing
Interest Group Materials Writers, Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

11:00am PST

What is AI? AI Basics and Use for EL Civics

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST

KH B4016

What is AI? How does it really work under the hood? How can you harness AI as a tool to extend and augment your EL Civics instruction and assessment?

Participants will leave this session with ChatGPT and Pace AI tools, tips, and tricks to develop instructional and assessment materials and teach to CASAS civic objectives and additional assessment plans (COAAPs). Learn how to prompt engineer with ChatGPT to build EL Civics scenarios and example texts from scratch, and then learn how to convert that text into personalized practice tailored to different student levels with Pace AI.

Speakers

Lori Howard

CASAS

The mission of CASAS is to assist adults functioning at or below a high school level in attaining the basic literacy skills to function effectively on the job, in the community, and in the family. We accomplish this by assisting state and local education, training, social service... Read More →

Victoria Pu

CEO, Pace AI

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B4016

Tech, Workshop

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Reading / Writing / Literacy, Standards-Based Instruction, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

11:00am PST

Leveraging AI-Enhanced Kahoot Quizzes for Language Learning

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST

KH B4012

Join our interactive workshop and learn to integrate AI tools to create dynamic, tailored Kahoot quizzes that cater to diverse language proficiencies. This session provides hands-on experience in developing and testing quizzes, utilizing AI for personalized vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills enhancement. Gain insights into effective strategies for fostering engaging, adaptive learning environments. Participants should bring their own devices.

Speakers

Olga Evans

Student, University of San Francisco

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Program & Presenter Coordinator

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B4012

Tech, Workshop | Professional Development, Workshop

Level Adult, Community College, Intensive English Program
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

12:30pm PST

Bay Area Chapter Munch & Mingle

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST

KH B3010

Looking for somewhere to eat lunch? Drop in and introduce yourself to other Bay Area educators. Share what you've been teaching, regional-specific challenges and successes, and whether you've been involved in Chapter activities before! Whether you're new to the Bay Area or are interested in getting involved in the Chapter, we're happy to have you here!

Bay Area Chapter serves the following regions:
- Alameda County
- Contra Costa County
- Marin County
- Napa County
- San Francisco County
- San Mateo County
- Santa Clara County
- Solano County
- Sonoma County

Are you on the Bay Area Chapter message board? Take this opportunity to log into your catesol.org member profile and join the Bay Area Chapter message board, so you can stay up-to-date on all Bay Area CATESOL events!

Interested in getting involved in the Chapter? Message catesolmerve@gmail.com, our Chapter Council Chair, and she'll get you connected!

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST
KH B3010

Special Session, Networking

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Type PD Hour

12:30pm PST

Capital Area Chapter Munch & Mingle

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST

KH B4012

Looking for somewhere to eat lunch? Drop in and introduce yourself to other Capital Area educators. Share what you've been teaching, regional-specific challenges and successes, and whether you've been involved in Chapter activities before! Whether you're new to the Capital area or are interested in getting involved in the Chapter, we're happy to have you here!

Capital Area Chapter serves the following regions:
- Amador County
- El Dorado County
- Placer County
- Sacramento County
- Sutter County
- Yolo County
- Yuba County

Are you on the Capital Area Chapter message board? Take this opportunity to log into your catesol.org member profile and join the Capital Area Chapter message board, so you can stay up-to-date on all Bay Area CATESOL events!

Interested in getting involved in the Chapter? Message catesolmerve@gmail.com, our Chapter Council Chair, and she'll get you connected!

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST
KH B4012

Special Session, Networking

Host Organization K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Programs
Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Type PD Hour

12:30pm PST

Inland Empire Chapter Munch & Mingle

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST

KH B2008

Looking for somewhere to eat lunch? Drop in and chat with other Inland Empire educators. Share what you've been teaching, regional-specific challenges and successes, and whether you've been involved in Chapter activities before! Whether you're new to the Inland Empire area or are interested in helping revitalize the Chapter, we're happy to have you here!

Inland Empire Chapter serves the following regions:
- Riverside County
- San Bernardino County

Are you on the Inland Empire Chapter message board? Take this opportunity to log into your catesol.org member profile and join the Inland Empire Chapter message board -- we're working on getting this Chapter back to its former glory!

Interested in helping revitalize the Chapter? Message catesolmerve@gmail.com, our Chapter Council Chair, and she'll get you connected.

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST
KH B2008

Special Session, Networking

Host Organization K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Programs
Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Type PD Hour

12:30pm PST

Los Padres Chapter Munch & Mingle

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST

KH B4014

Looking for somewhere to eat lunch? Drop in and chat with other Los Padres educators. Share what you've been teaching, regional-specific challenges and successes, and whether you've been involved in Chapter activities before! Whether you're new to the Los Padres area or are interested in helping revitalize the Chapter, we're happy to have you here!

Los Padres Chapter serves the following regions:
- San Luis Obispo County
- Santa Barbara County
- Ventura County

Are you on the Los Padres Chapter message board? Take this opportunity to log into your catesol.org member profile and join the Los Padres Chapter message board -- we're working on getting this Chapter back to its former glory!

Interested in helping revitalize the Chapter? Message catesolmerve@gmail.com, our Chapter Council Chair, and she'll get you connected.

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST
KH B4014

Special Session, Networking

Host Organization K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Programs
Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Type PD Hour

12:30pm PST

Orange County Chapter Munch & Mingle

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST

KH B4016

Looking for somewhere to eat lunch? Drop in and introduce yourself to other Orange County educators. Share what you've been teaching, regional-specific challenges and successes, and whether you've been involved in Chapter activities before! Whether you're new to the Orange County area or are interested in getting involved in the Chapter, we're happy to have you here!

Orange County Chapter serves the following region:
- Orange County

Are you on the Orange County Chapter message board? Take this opportunity to log into your catesol.org member profile and join the Orange County Chapter message board, so you can stay up-to-date on all Orange County Chapter CATESOL events!

Interested in getting involved in the Chapter? Message catesolmerve@gmail.com, our Chapter Council Chair, and she'll get you connected!

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST
KH B4016

Special Session, Networking

Host Organization K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Programs
Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Type PD Hour

12:30pm PST

San Diego Chapter Munch & Mingle

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST

KH B2007

Looking for somewhere to eat lunch? Drop in and introduce yourself to other San Diego area educators. Share what you've been teaching, regional-specific challenges and successes, and whether you've been involved in Chapter activities before! Whether you're new to the San Diego area or are interested in getting involved in the Chapter, we're happy to have you here!

San Diego Chapter Serves the following region:
- San Diego County

Are you on the San Diego Chapter message board? Take this opportunity to log into your catesol.org member profile and join the San Diego Chapter message board, so you can stay up-to-date on all San Diego Chapter CATESOL events!

Interested in getting involved in the Chapter? Message catesolmerve@gmail.com, our Chapter Council Chair, and she'll get you connected!

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST
KH B2007

Special Session, Networking

Host Organization K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Programs
Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Type PD Hour

12:30pm PST

San Gabriel Valley Chapter Munch & Mingle

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST

KH B4015

Looking for somewhere to eat lunch? Drop in and introduce yourself to other San Gabriel Valley educators. Share what you've been teaching, regional-specific challenges and successes, and whether you've been involved in Chapter activities before! Whether you're new to the San Gabriel Valley area or are interested in getting involved in the Chapter, we're happy to have you here!

San Gabriel Valley Chapter serves the following regions:
- El Monte
- Pasadena
- Temple City
- Claremont
- Monterey Park
- San Dimas
- La Cańana Flintridge
- Pomona
- Walnut
- any other parts of LA that don't feel like they have a home!

Are you on the San Gabriel Valley Chapter message board? Take this opportunity to log into your catesol.org member profile and join the San Gabriel Valley Chapter message board, so you can stay up-to-date on all San Gabriel Valley Chapter CATESOL events!

Interested in getting involved in the Chapter? Message catesolmerve@gmail.com, our Chapter Council Chair, and she'll get you connected!

Speakers

Jennifer Guillen

Chapter Coordinator (San Gabriel Valley) Adjunct ESL Instructor, Santiago Canyon College, Chaffey College

Jennifer Guillen, an active leader in the CATESOL community and current Chapter Coordinator for the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) chapter, will be speaking at the CATESOL 2024 State Conference in Los Angeles. With a deep passion for empowering English language learners and bridging communities... Read More →

Sara Bauman

CATESOL, San Gabriel Valley Chapter

Adrian Almanza

SGV Chapter Treasurer | ELS Associate Instructor | Adjunct ESL Instructor, CATESOL, San Gabriel Valley Chapter | ELS | Rio Hondo College

Adrian became part of the SGV Chapter in 2022, initially serving as the Undergraduate Representative. In December 2023, he assumed the role of the Chapter’s Treasurer. He completed his B.A. in English Literature in the Fall of 2023 from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST
KH B4015

Special Session, Networking

Host Organization K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Programs
Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Type PD Hour

12:30pm PST

Saroyan Chapter Munch & Mingle

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST

KH B4017

Looking for somewhere to eat lunch? Drop in and introduce yourself to other Saroyan area educators. Share what you've been teaching, regional-specific challenges and successes, and whether you've been involved in Chapter activities before! Whether you're new to the Saroyan area or are interested in getting involved in the Chapter, we're happy to have you here!

Saroyan Chapter serves the following region:
- Saroyan area

Are you on the Saroyan Chapter message board? Take this opportunity to log into your catesol.org member profile and join the Saroyan Chapter message board, so you can stay up-to-date on all Saroyan Chapter CATESOL events!

Interested in getting involved in the Chapter? Message catesolmerve@gmail.com, our Chapter Council Chair, and she'll get you connected!

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST
KH B4017

Special Session, Networking

Host Organization K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Programs
Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Type PD Hour

12:30pm PST

Steinbeck Chapter Munch & Mingle

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST

KH B3016

Looking for somewhere to eat lunch? Drop in and chat with other local educators. Share what you've been teaching, regional-specific challenges and successes, and whether you've been involved in Steinbeck Chapter activities before! Whether you're new to the Monterey area or are interested in helping revitalize the Chapter, we're happy to have you here!

Steinbeck Chapter serves the following regions:
- Monterey County
- San Benito County
- Santa Cruz County

Are you on the Steinbeck Chapter message board? Take this opportunity to log into your catesol.org member profile and join the Steinbeck Chapter message board -- we're working on getting this Chapter more active again!

Interested in helping out with the Chapter? Message catesolmerve@gmail.com, our Chapter Council Chair, and she'll get you connected.

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST
KH B3016

Special Session, Networking

Host Organization K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Programs
Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Type PD Hour

12:30pm PST

Yosemite Chapter Munch & Mingle

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST

KH B4013

Looking for somewhere to eat lunch? Drop in and chat with other Yosemite area educators. Share what you've been teaching, regional-specific challenges and successes, and whether you've been involved in Chapter activities before! Whether you're new to the Yosemite area or are interested in helping revitalize the Chapter, we're happy to have you here!

Yosemite Chapter serves the following regions:
- Alpine County
- Calaveras County
- Merced County
- San Joaquin County
- Stanislaus County
- Tuolumne County

Are you on the Yosemite Chapter message board? Take this opportunity to log into your catesol.org member profile and join the Yosemite Chapter message board -- we're working on getting this Chapter back to its former glory!

Interested in helping revitalize the Chapter? Message catesolmerve@gmail.com, our Chapter Council Chair, and she'll get you connected.

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST
KH B4013

Special Session, Networking

Host Organization K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Programs
Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Type PD Hour

1:15pm PST

AI and the Future of Labor in ESOL

Friday November 15, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm PST

Golden Eagle Deck

This poster examines labor trends from the past and present to explore how future labor demands in ESOL might shift with the increase of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Many praise how educators can save time with AI, but what's missing from this prediction? This poster explains the caveats entailed by such laudatory claims and how a field like education that's riddled with burnout won't be saved by AI hacks and shortcuts. Furthermore, those most impacted by labor shifts are marginalized already, and have the most to lose as work changes in uncontrollable ways. Come to discuss, raise awareness, and build hope.

Speakers

Amanda Simons

Adjunct Instructor, San Diego College of Continuing Education

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Proposal Review Coordinator

Friday November 15, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck

Professional Development, Poster

Level Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication
Interest Group California State Universities, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

1:15pm PST

Assessing Instructor Readiness for Implementing Multilingual Pedagogies

Friday November 15, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm PST

Golden Eagle Deck

This poster session shares emerging results from the development of the Multilingual Pedagogies Scale (MPS), developed by the researcher, to assess and support instructor readiness with multilingual pedagogies within the community college context. Designed to measure teacher attitudes toward multilingual pedagogies, the novel tool will benefit all instructors of multilingual learners.

Speakers

Lauren Ramers

Adjunct Faculty, San Diego Community College District-Continuing Education

Friday November 15, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck

Professional Development, Poster

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Corpus-Informed Research and Teaching, Intercultural Communication, LGBTQ+
Type PD Hour

1:15pm PST

CATESOL Interest Groups? Which One Will Empower You?

Friday November 15, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm PST

Golden Eagle Deck

CATESOL brings together so many voices. Members can join an unlimited number of Interest Groups. Our current array of IGs includes CIRT, CSU, IC, LGBTQ+, RW, RC, MW, NNLEI, OT, TELL, TEW, TOP, and USC! In this alphabet soup of acronyms, find a group of like-minded educators to empower your voice.
Present and past IG Chairs and coordinators will be there to chat and orient you to what each IG focuses on and which ones you should join.

Speakers

Randall Rightmire

CATESOL Interest Group Chair, UCSB

Friday November 15, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck

Professional Development, Poster

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, English for Specific Purposes, Materials Development / Publishing
Interest Group LGBTQ+, Non-Native Language Educator Issues, Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

1:15pm PST

Divorce, Disability, Dying, Deployment and Other Tender Topics for Children

Friday November 15, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm PST

Golden Eagle Deck

Explore an integrated skills project in which adult English learners select and read a children's book about a challenging situation such as the death of a loved one or pet, divorce, disability, or military deployment. Students analyze the stories and illustrations, explain how books challenge stereotypes, prepare discussion questions, and read books aloud. Review the project's text, photos, illustrations, and questions as we consider how parents and childcare providers can raise these tender topics and support children's social-emotional development. Examine writing samples, materials, and methods that can guide us all to be more knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate teachers of English.

Speakers

Marsha Chan

President, Sunburst Media

Julaine Rosner

Instructor, Mission College

Friday November 15, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck

Skills Instruction, Poster | Specific Populations, Poster

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, English for Specific Purposes, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Refugee Concerns, Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Civic Engagement through Democratic Literacy

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST

KH B2008

Critical democratic literacy (CDL) plays a pivotal role in empowering students to become engaged and informed community members. Individuals equipped with CDL understand political and civic systems, allowing them to navigate these systems effectively and contribute meaningfully to the improvement of their communities.
Join this workshop to find out about how to incorporate the 4 civic guiding concepts-civic virtue, civic engagement, civil discourse, and civil disobedience- into your ESOL lessons, and discuss how educators can help bridge the civic engagement gap. Finally, we will highlight professional development opportunities available through CALPRO for a more in-depth exploration of the subject.

Speakers

Sachiko Oates

American Institutes for Research, California Adult Literacy Professional Development Project

Esteban Alvarado

California Adult Literacy Professional Development Project

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B2008

Civic Engagement, Workshop

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills
Interest Group Intercultural Communication
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Restate and Respond: Empowering Learners with Language to Address Microaggressions

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST

KH B4014

Immigrants often experience verbal, behavioral, or environmental actions that communicate hostility. Teachers can support their adult English language learners with direct instruction in the language learners need to address these microaggressions at school, work, and in the community. Participants interact with the strategies, scaffolds and routines that enhance students' ability to manage these difficult conversations.

Speakers

Jayme Adelson-Goldstein

Instructional Coach - Curriculum Consultant, Self-employed

Jayme Adelson-Goldstein is a curriculum consultant and teacher educator who focuses on supporting teachers as they plan and provide instruction that respects (and differentiates for) the needs of adult ESOL learners. Jayme helps educators navigate their in-person and virtual learning... Read More →

Lori Howard

CASAS

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B4014

Civic Engagement, Workshop

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, LGBTQ+, Non-Native Language Educator Issues
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Making Feedback Social: Humanizing Assessment and Feedback in Writing Instruction

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST

KH C4071

Traditional writing assessment often focuses on a final product as compared to the developmental process that initially brought it to fruition (Hirvela,1999; Stern & Solomon, 2006). As a result, learners focus their attention on perfecting a final product rather than on the process of writing. Unsurprisingly, much instructor feedback addresses technical corrections while comments focused on quality and development of ideas, structure/organization, and cohesion are frequently deficient (Stern & Solomon, 2006). In this workshop, we offer social annotation as a more humanized learning and assessment process.

Speakers

Michele McConnell

CSU Fresno

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH C4071

Pedagogy, Workshop | Assessment, Workshop

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group California State Universities, Online Teaching, Research Writers
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Engaging & Empowering ESL Writing: Novels, Group Work, & Digital Tools

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST

KH B2019

This session explores engaging and empowering ESL students in academic writing through novels, group work, and digital tools. Irvine Valley College's ESL class, two levels below English composition, incorporates weekly reading assignments, written tasks, and presentations using Google Slides and AI-generated images. The curriculum is designed to be student-centered, promoting active reading, thorough understanding, and peer teaching. Implementation includes role assignments, collaborative presentations, and response blogs. By semester's end, students will read and reteach a novel, demonstrating improved language skills. Continuous refinement and potential rubric introduction aim to enhance grading consistency. Online supplements and student presentation links will be shared.

Speakers

Gizelle Ponzillo

Assistant Professor of ESL, Santa Ana College

I have many years of experience in ESL/EFL education, having taught in my native country of Brazil, China, and the USA. I have taught remedial writing at CSULA as a grad student, ESL at the ELP at CSULB, non-credit ESL at NOCE for 2 years, credit ESL at Cypress College for 4 years... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B2019

Pedagogy, Workshop | Tech, Workshop

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Multi-Level Classrooms, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Prompt Engineering with AI for Material Development in Language Teaching

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST

KH B2007

This workshop empowers educators to optimize prompt engineering in AI to create tailored educational materials for students. Participants will learn to craft precise prompts, guiding AI to generate differentiated, multilingual, and culturally relevant content. Prompt engineering skills will include building context, specifying roles, integrating key vocabulary, verifying outputs, and engaging iteratively. Through two hands-on activities, educators will develop texts and scenarios that can be used in their classrooms, in turn enhancing digital literacy and instructional practices. The session includes a discussion on ethical considerations, data privacy, and applications of when AI integration is ideal for the language classroom.

Speakers

Ana Guzman

Doctoral Student/Adjunct Professor, Pepperdine University

Kevin Wong

Associate Professor and TESOL Chair; Co-Editor of The CATESOL Journal, Pepperdine University

Kevin Wong, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Chair of the TESOL program at Pepperdine University. He is also Co-Editor of The CATESOL Journal and Editor of The Teacher Advocate. Kevin is a scholar of language learning and early literacy development in K-12 (primary and secondary... Read More →

Xuanyi (Amber) Chen

PhD Student, Pepperdine University

Xiadani Mendoza

Instructional Designer, Pepperdine University

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B2007

Pedagogy, Workshop | Tech, Workshop

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Materials Development / Publishing, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Materials Writers, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Teaching with Corpora — App-y Hour!

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST

KH B4015

CATESOL attendees are invited to showcase a new corpus-related app, platform, or digital resource that you have tried out this past year -- or think you might try out in the near future.

This is really informal and low-stakes: Just be ready to take 3-5 minutes to highlight the app/digital resource and a classroom or online activity idea. Then, each of us can follow up with people about the items that resonate the most.

Let us know if you are interested in highlighting a tool: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vefd7bJWRPzzzMqnUVmO4ds268TJdmHMjJnztTAQm6Y/edit?usp=sharing. Or just show up ready to roll!

And bring your devices, questions, and snacks.

Speakers

Elizaveta Kuznetsova

Northern Arizona University

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Poster Session Coordinator

Margi Wald

Lecturer, UC Berkeley College Writing Programs

Margi teaches first-year composition, reading, and grammar & vocabulary courses specifically designed for multilingual student writers. She directs UC Berkeley's Summer English Language Studies program, co-edits The CATESOL Journal, and has extensive experience presenting at and... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B4015

Pedagogy, Workshop | Tech, Workshop

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus English for Specific Purposes, Grammar / Vocabulary, Materials Development / Publishing
Interest Group Corpus-Informed Research and Teaching, Materials Writers, Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Shaping Global Impact: Insights from English Language Programs Alumni

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST

Ballroom 3, Golden Eagle Building

Gain insights on how you can make a difference globally through teaching projects designed by the U.S. Department of State. Engage with English Language Programs alumni to discover the profound impact their projects had abroad, as well as the personal and professional growth they encountered along the way.

*This session is presented by one of our CATESOL 2024 Conference Exhibitors. Find them in the Los Angeles Room after the session.*

Speakers

Lara Neeley

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
Ballroom 3, Golden Eagle Building

Professional Development, Panel

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus English for Specific Purposes, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Non-Native Language Educator Issues, Online Teaching
Type Non-Adjudicated/ PD Hour

1:30pm PST

The Many Pathways You Can Follow with an MA in TESOL Degree

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST

KH B4017

MA in TESOL programs prepare teachers to work in a variety of educational settings. In this session, panel members describe the many different pathways they have taken with an MA in TESOL degree in hand. Panel members working in adult ESL, community college, K-12, non-profits, and career placement offices describe how their MA degrees provided them with the tools necessary to adapt to the various teaching environments. Panel members will engage the audience in a discussion designed to help them understand the many pathways they can follow with an MA in TESOL degree.

Speakers

Lia Kamhi-Stein

Professor, California State University, Los Angeles

Lía Kamhi-Stein is a professor in and coordinator of the M.A. in TESOL Program at California State University, Los Angeles. She worked as a certified public translator, EFL teacher, and program administrator in Argentina. She has published articles, chapters, and edited volumes... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B4017

Professional Development, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group California State Universities
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Empower Student Voices by Increasing Academic Word Knowledge and Fluency

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST

KH B2014

Students often struggle to use academic words accurately and fluently in situations where it matters. In this workshop, participants will get theory-based ideas on how to lay the groundwork for interactive, fun games that increase academic word-knowledge depth and fluency. Participants will get sample materials and instructions to actually practice playing four different adapted and simplified popular commercial games they can use to teach academic vocabulary, cohesive devices, and collocations with their own word lists. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss and brainstorm the use of other popular games that can be adapted to increase academic word fluency.

Speakers

Ruth Luman

English Language Instructor, Modesto Junior College

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B2014

Skills Instruction, Workshop | Pedagogy, Workshop

Level Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Grammar / Vocabulary, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Enhance Your Students' Learning Experience with Ellii

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST

Ballroom 1, Golden Eagle Building

Discover Ellii's innovative content platform that increases student engagement and improves learning outcomes. With features designed to save teachers prep time and empower students, Ellii offers thousands of high-quality, ready-to-use printable and digital lessons. For 20 years, Ellii's in-house team has created materials for adult education, literacy, and ESL needs. Explore Ellii's ESL resources, including IET and workplace English courses, perfect for classroom or distance learning. Join us for an overview of the Ellii platform.

Speakers

Ben Buckwold

CEO and Founder, ellii (Visionary Sponsor)

After teaching English and developing curriculum in Tokyo, Japan, for five years, Ben launched Ellii (formerly known as ESL Library) in 2002. Ellii is a subscription-based resource site providing easy access to highly engaging, relevant content for English teachers. Over the past... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
Ballroom 1, Golden Eagle Building

Skills Instruction, Presentation | Tech, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Multi-Level Classrooms, Standards-Based Instruction
Interest Group California State Universities, Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Empathy in Action: Techniques for Trauma-Sensitive Teaching

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST

Ballroom 2, Golden Eagle Building

In this Refugee Concerns Interest Group (RC-IG)-sponsored panel, three Adult ESOL educators will share how they are incorporating trauma-sensitive practices into the classroom focusing on Preventative, Responsive, and Healing approaches to continue providing a safe and welcoming environment for a growing number of trauma-affected newcomers in the US. There will be an opportunity for Q & A and for you to share some of your practices.

Speakers

Talley Caruso

ESL Instructor & Material Writer, Chabot College & Digital ESL

Sherry MacKay

Founder, Transformational Learning Communities

Mark Scholl

ESL Instructor, Butte-Glenn Community College District

I am interested in incorporating trauma-sensitive principles into my teaching to help my students thrive--rather than just survive--in their journey of learning English.

Hsin-Yu Teresa Hsu-Contreras

Tatiana Dutra e Mello

Teacher, Mount Diablo Adult Education

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
Ballroom 2, Golden Eagle Building

Special Session, Featured Panel

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Refugee Concerns
Type PD Hour

2:30pm PST

Exhibitor Hour & Snacks

Friday November 15, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST

Los Angeles Room (Exhibitor Hall)

This dedicated Exhibitor Hour gives you a chance to chat with industry experts. Spend some time sharing ideas and connecting with publishers and CATESOL volunteers. We worked hard to bring the best in our industry to one place!

Did we also mention we have snacks? Stop on by and enjoy garden crudités and chips & dips before our afternoon sessions and events.

Friday November 15, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Los Angeles Room (Exhibitor Hall)

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program

3:30pm PST

Empowering ESL Students: Peer Tutoring and Technology Integration

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST

KH B4015

Join us for an exploration of how one community college empowers both non-native English-speaking learners and tutors through technology-integrated ESL tutoring and ongoing training. This presentation explores replicable tutoring models and strategies, contributing to ongoing discussions on technology's pivotal role in TESL education and student access. Join us to explore insights, successes, and challenges.

Speakers

Jamie Ray

ESL professor, Los Angeles Community College District

I'm a full-time ESL professor at Los Angeles Pierce College. I also work as a liaison between my department and the Center for Academic Success (tutoring center), where I work closely with ESL tutors.

Roja Adinehpourbagheri

ESL Tutor Leader; Grad Student, Los Angeles Pierce College

Crystal Kiekel

Center for Academic Success Director, Los Angeles Pierce College

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH B4015

Pedagogy, Presentation | Tech, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, English for Specific Purposes, Materials Development / Publishing
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

3:30pm PST

AI-Driven ESL Curriculum: Comparing Traditional and AI-Enhanced Approaches

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST

KH C4070

This qualitative study explores the application of artificial intelligence in English as a Second Language curriculum design with traditional approaches, focusing on impacts on diverse learners. Through classroom observations and teacher interviews in two ESL classrooms over four weeks, this study investigated how AI-powered curriculum tools influence language learning and learner engagement compared to traditional methods. The research examines practical implementation of AI-suggested lesson sequencing and content adaptation, discussing the balance between AI recommendations and teacher expertise. Findings provide insights into the real-world effects of AI integration in ESL programs, contributing to the ongoing discussion on technology-enhanced language learning.

Researchers/Authors: Samaneh Eslamdoost, Ph.D. & Grazia Mora, MA

Speakers

Samaneh Eslamdoost, Ph.D.

ESL Instructor, California College of Communications

I have done my PhD in English Language Teaching in Tehran, Iran. My research focused on the critical analysis of what brings up identity re/constructions, specifically identity conflicts for EFL teachers and instructors in the education system of Iran. I looked into manifold factors... Read More →

Grazia Mora

Academic Coordinator, California College of Communications

Celine Signorini Bakan, Ph.D.

Teacher, California College of Communication

Diandra Flores

Teacher, California College of Communications

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH C4070

Special Session, Featured Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Materials Development / Publishing, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Materials Writers, Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

3:30pm PST

The Lighter Side of Language Learning: Utilizing Humor in Adult ESL/EFL Classroom

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST

Ballroom 1, Golden Eagle Building

This session explores integrating humor in ESL/EFL classrooms to enhance language acquisition and student engagement. Attendees will learn practical strategies for using puns, jokes, and idioms to create an engaging learning environment. The presentation provides actionable recommendations for lesson planning, activities, and assessments, demonstrating how humor can empower student voices and improve educational outcomes.

Speakers

Paige Harris

Teacher, Santa Monica College

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
Ballroom 1, Golden Eagle Building

Special Session, Featured Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, English for Specific Purposes, Grammar / Vocabulary
Interest Group Intercultural Communication
Type PD Hour

3:30pm PST

Cultural Implications in Teaching Writing Remotely to Students in Afghanistan

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST

KH B4014

In Spring 2024, presenters piloted an academic remote writing class for Afghan students to address challenges with AI-generated content.
Emphasizing student voices over form, the class faced cultural and situational hurdles, including limited internet access and Taliban rule.
In this session, participants will understand the context and develop strategies to address AI usage in a context where challenges include a lack of resources and gender apartheid. All class resources will be shared.

Speakers

Bethany Alling

Instructor, American University of Afghanistan

Susan Gaer

Subject Matter Expert & Adjunct Faculty, OTAN & American University of Afghanistan

Susan Gaer is a retired professor of ESL at Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education and a former president of CATESOL. She currently works as an adjunct faculty for the American University of Afghanistan, a Subject Matter Expert at OTAN and an advisor and collaborator for... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH B4014

Specific Populations, Presentation | Tech, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Materials Development / Publishing
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Online Teaching, Refugee Concerns
Type PD Hour

3:30pm PST

Developing Understanding in AI Tools as an ESOL Learning Partner

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST

KH B3010

With rapidly emerging technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs) being used for daily life, naturally this has piqued interest in its implications for language learning. This study aims to explore student usage of Artificial Intelligence tools in an ESOL context to develop understanding of its viability both inside and outside of the classroom as a language learning partner. Activities were performed in three stages: in-class discussion, guided use of AI tools, and an optional follow-up survey. Results were found to be mixed, with a moderately positive response on learner attitudes towards AI tools indicating worthwhile exploration in ESOL courses.

Speakers

Chester Diaz

San Francisco State University

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH B3010

Tech, Presentation

Level Community College
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills
Interest Group Materials Writers, Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

3:30pm PST

Empowering ESOL Voices with AI: Innovative Student-Centered Learning

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST

KH B4016

Explore how to integrate AI for student-centered learning and innovation in ESOL classrooms. Designed for higher education instructors new to AI, this session provides practical strategies to create personalized, engaging learning experiences. Learn to seamlessly incorporate AI into your teaching to foster better student outcomes, drive educational innovation, and amplify student voices in the digital age.

Speakers

Denise Maduli-Williams

Professor, Miramar College

Dayamudra Dennehy

Tenured ESL Faculty, CCSF

Wordsmith, Educator, Global Wanderer, Dancer, Yogi.Dayamudra is Founder and Creative Director of the non-profit, Jai Bhim International, collaborating on alternative educational youth projects in south India. JBI's latest initiative is Blossom Projects, a residential community for... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH B4016

Tech, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

3:30pm PST

Writing Specifications-Based Reading Passages: What AIs Say About Empowering us

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST

KH B2007

This study used a written interview format to ask several large language models (LLMs, specifically, Claude, Chat GPT, and Gemini) about their ability to write reading passages restricted to particular vocabulary lists, and with specific restrictions on text complexity. The presentation outlines the background of the study, particularly features that might be included in passage specifications, and provides options for setting specifications in a particular context and/or at a particular level of English proficiency. It outlines the various capabilities claimed by current versions of the LLMs that were interviewed.

Speakers

Nathan Carr

Professor & Department Chair, Cal State Fullerton

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH B2007

Tech, Presentation | Assessment, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Grammar / Vocabulary, Materials Development / Publishing, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Corpus-Informed Research and Teaching, Materials Writers, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

3:30pm PST

Video Games: Bridging Digital and Linguistic Communities in SLA

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST

KH B3016

Gaming has become a mainstream entertaining activity worldwide, evolving into complex systems that combine virtual spaces and engaging environments across all digital platforms. This unique potential can be leveraged by Second Language Acquisition programs. In this presentation, we will explore into the multifaceted benefits of using games in SLA further.

Speakers

Tianshi Hao

Ph.D. Candidate, Pepperdine University

Nooshan Ashtari

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH B3016

Tech, Presentation | Professional Development, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, Teaching of Pronunciation
Type PD Hour

4:15pm PST

The AfroMetaverse as Black Placemaking for Racial Justice in TESOL

Friday November 15, 2024 4:15pm - 5:30pm PST

Golden Eagle Ballrooms

Hunter, Patillo, Robinson, and Taylor (2016) introduced the framework of Black placemaking referring to how 'urban Black Americans create sites of endurance, belonging, and resistance through social interaction' (p. 32), which Tichavakunda (2020) and Halkiyo and Hailu (2023) extrapolated to educational settings, and Murphy (2022) applied to global Blackness across the Americas through the concept of aquilombamento or 'the act of creating or meeting in a maroon community' (p. 236) for the life-giving purposes of relief, resistance, self-determination, and joy. This keynote presentation proposes as a site of Black placemaking the AfroMetaverse online platform where Black adolescents in Brazil and Colombia meet, chat, and collaborate with African American middle and high school students playing educational English, Portuguese, and Spanish language games incorporating augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences with the study of the history and cultures of Afrodescendants throughout the Americas. AfroMetaverse, which is modeled after the CONIX Research Center's Augmented Reality Edge Networking Architecture (ARENA) networking platform that combines AR and VR for multimodal interaction between local and remote users, positions Black students at the forefront of the latest technological advances in computer assisted language learning (CALL) while prioritizing a critical race pedagogy for world language teaching (CRPWLT, Anya, 2021). The presentation describes how the AfroMetaverse project demonstrates CRPWLT and responds to Austin and Anya's (2024) call for Black Linguistic Reparations to address the history of harm against Afrodescendants in language study by centering the experiences and success of Black students to inform curriculum, instruction, policy, and teacher training for racial justice in TESOL and multilingual education. The presentation also details the AfroMetaverse project timeline, collaborations with international partners in racial justice and global education, and prospects for empirical research to assess the impact of engaging in this site of Black placemaking.

Speakers

Uju Anya

Carnegie Mellon University

Friday November 15, 2024 4:15pm - 5:30pm PST
Golden Eagle Ballrooms

Special Session, Plenary

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

5:30pm PST

President's Reception

Friday November 15, 2024 5:30pm - 8:00pm PST

Walkway of the Arts

Come enjoy live music and appetizers as you mingle with good friends and meet new colleagues.

Speakers

Song Hong

Assistant Professor, Santiago Canyon College Division of Continuing Education

Friday November 15, 2024 5:30pm - 8:00pm PST
Walkway of the Arts

Special Session, Networking

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program

5:45pm PST

CATESOL Educational Foundation (CEF) Business Meeting

Friday November 15, 2024 5:45pm - 6:15pm PST

KH C4070

Are you a CATESOL Voting Board Member? Come cast your vote as we elect CEF's new and returning leaders! (Invite-only)

Speakers

Randall Rightmire

CATESOL Interest Group Chair, UCSB

Nina Dellona

CATESOL IEP Level Asst. Chair, Mission College

Merve Beyazit Taner

Chapter Council Chair, CATESOL

Bahiyyih Hardacre

Cal State LA and CSU IG Coordinator

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Conference Chair

Song Hong

Assistant Professor, Santiago Canyon College Division of Continuing Education

Tammy Wik

Secretary, CATESOL

I have been delighted to serve as the CATESOL Secretary from 2021-2024. For our 2024-2025 year, I'll be stepping into the role of CATESOL Treasurer. I'm currently teaching at College of the Redwoods as Adjunct Faculty and during summers, I also teach at UC Berkeley.CATESOL 2024 State... Read More →

Dyan Collings Ralph

Volunteer Coordinator, CATESOL

I earned my MA in TESOL from Cal State LA in June 2021, under the extraordinary mentorship of Dr. Lia Kamhi-Stein. After graduation, my family returned to the Valley...Simi Valley specifically, and I am now teaching ESL for Ventura College and College of the Canyons. I am also working... Read More →

Andy Mardesich

Adult Education Level Chair, CATESOL

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Conference Webmaster Assistant

Anna Joaquin

College/University Level Chair; Interest Group, California State University, Northridge

Anthony Burik

CATESOL Past President, OTAN - Outreach and Technical Assistance Network

I have the honor of serving as your CATESOL Past President. Welcome to Cal State LA and we are so excited that you have chosen to be with us. I look forward to seeing you at the CATESOL 2024 State Conference! Please say hi during the conference!

Vincent Nunez

Treasurer, CATESOL

In my spare time -- when I am not driving or Zooming to teach for multiple California community colleges -- I enjoy programming. And I enjoy meeting other teachers who code! Yes, here in my profile statement I am using the terms 'programming' and 'coding' interchangeably. But if you... Read More →

Douglas Saylor

DEI Chair, CATESOL

L. Erika Saito

Director of Strategic Partnerships, PK-14 Education, University of Massachusetts Global

Friday November 15, 2024 5:45pm - 6:15pm PST
KH C4070

Special Session, Professional Development

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Type PD Hour

6:15pm PST

CATESOL Educational Foundation Meet & Greet

Friday November 15, 2024 6:15pm - 6:45pm PST

KH C4070

Do you know who's who at CATESOL Educational Foundation? Join us to say hello and learn more about the CATESOL Educational Foundation!

Friday November 15, 2024 6:15pm - 6:45pm PST
KH C4070

Special Session, Networking

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program