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Empowering Voices / November 14-16 / Cal State Los Angeles

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Friday, November 15
 

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
avatar for David Burke

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

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
avatar for Jenna Canillas

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

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
SM
Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4012
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Pedagogy, Presentation

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
avatar for Ana Arias

Ana Arias

Adjunct Faculty, Irvine Valley College
Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B2008
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Specific Populations, Presentation

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
avatar for Lauren Ramers

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

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
avatar for Jonathan Maiullo

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

9:30am PST

Out of the Classroom, Into the Community
Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B2019
The transition from the EAP classroom to the college campus and external community can be difficult. Surviving and thriving requires more than just academic skills. In fact, social integration is often as challenging as academic issues. This presentation will discuss a number of these challenges. It will show how to go beyond classroom-based tasks by taking students into the community and/or bringing the community into the classroom. Through a series of activities and examples, teachers will learn ways to help students overcome the fear, anxiety, and isolation that can limit their success after EAP.
Speakers
WA

Wendy Asplin

Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B2019
  Skills Instruction, Presentation

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
avatar for Michael Berman

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

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
avatar for Marsha Chan

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

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
avatar for Efren Serra

Efren Serra

CATESOL 2024
Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B4012
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Pedagogy, Presentation

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
avatar for Olga Evans

Olga Evans

Student, University of San Francisco
CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Program & Presenter Coordinator
CM

Cameron Marshall

Student, University of San Francisco
HN

Hong Nhung

Student, University of San Francisco
Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B3010
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Tech, Presentation

11:00am PST

Engage and Connect: Activities for Adult ESL Classes
Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am PST
KH B3016
Join author Donna Price and two engaging Adult Ed ESL instructors as they share their experiences from their virtual and face-to-face classes. They'll focus on building communities in their beginning and intermediate level ESL classes while Donna showcases the variety of resources available on Cambridge's learning management system, Cambridge One. Find out what their favorite technology tools are, including easy digital gamification, creative uses of the Ventures series, and strategies for engaging learners and building community. You'll leave excited to incorporate new strategies and technology tips into your classroom with ease.
Speakers
avatar for Johanna Gleason

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 →
avatar for Donna Price

Donna Price

Associate Professor Emeritus / Facilitator, Cambridge University Press & Assessment and San Diego Continuing Education (retired)
avatar for Holland MacFallister

Holland MacFallister

Teacher, Cambridge University Press, Evans Community Adult
Holland MacFallister is delighted to continue his association with Cambridge University Press at CATESOL after teaming with them at COABE in Seattle and CCAE in Los Angeles, as well as sharing his enthusiasm for adult ed in several online videos and live panels. He is a full-time... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am PST
KH B3016
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Pedagogy, Presentation

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
avatar for Marsha Chan

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 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B3010
  Skills Instruction, Presentation

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
CA

Cristin A Boyd

Instructor, Cristin Boyd
Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B2008
  Skills Instruction, Workshop |   Civic Engagement, Workshop

11:00am PST

Are Teachers Ready for the New CASAS Tests?
Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B4013
How do you train more than 280 ESL teachers to start preparing their 30,000 students for the increased rigor of the new CASAS Reading STEPS test? Learn how the ESL program for the Division of Adult and Career Education in Los Angeles spent the past school year getting teachers and students ready for the increased Reading and Rigor of STEPS -- Respecting everyone's time and cognitive load by starting this long-term process early and rolling it out incrementally. Reading, Rigor, and Respect!
Speakers
avatar for Dave Coleman

Dave Coleman

Adult Ed ESL Specialist, Los Angeles Unified School District
avatar for Bob Proctor

Bob Proctor

DACE ESL Advisor, LAUSD
Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B4013
  Skills Instruction, Workshop |   Pedagogy, Workshop

11:00am PST

Individualizing Instruction for Students in Beginning Literacy Classes
Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B2014
With rolling enrollment, unpredictable attendance and a vast disparity of prior academic success the instructor of a beginning-level English literacy class needs strategies. In the context of Adult Education, students are refugees, immigrants, college graduates, pre-literate in their first language, parents, employees, young and old. How can teachers meet the needs of such a diverse group? In an effort to be effective, equitable, and inclusive, teachers need varying strategies to address the variety of student needs. Join our workshop to discuss ways to individualize instruction in these multi-level classrooms without adding to the burden of planning and teaching.
Speakers
avatar for Ryane Willis

Ryane Willis

Instructor, San Diego College of Continuing Education
CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Food & Beverage Coordinator
avatar for Alfredo Lopez Chaparro

Alfredo Lopez Chaparro

Instructor, San Diego College of Continuing Education
avatar for Ivonne E. Aguila Achard

Ivonne E. Aguila Achard

Instructor, San Diego Community College District
Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B2014
  Skills Instruction, Workshop |   Specific Populations, Workshop

1:15pm PST

Transforming NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements into L2 Communicative Activities
Friday November 15, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck
This presentation introduces a method for utilizing the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements by transforming them into communicative group activities, providing educators with a practical way to integrate the frameworks in class. While proficiency checklists are helpful for L2 learners, interactive activities may offer a more effective means of utilization. Over an extended two-month period, these activities proved effective, as students minimized L1 use and engaged in extended speech despite increasing task difficulty. Interviews and questionnaires conducted at the end of the project indicated that students responded positively to the activities overall.
Speakers
NF

Norman Fewell

Professor, Meio University
Friday November 15, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck
  Skills Instruction, Poster

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
avatar for Marsha Chan

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 →
avatar for Julaine Rosner

Julaine Rosner

Instructor, Mission College
Friday November 15, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck
  Skills Instruction, Poster |   Specific Populations, Poster

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
avatar for Ruth Luman

Ruth Luman

English Language Instructor, Modesto Junior College
Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B2014
  Skills Instruction, Workshop |   Pedagogy, Workshop

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
avatar for Ben Buckwold

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
 
Saturday, November 16
 

8:45am PST

Building Systems of Opportunity: A Path to Equitable Outcomes for MLLs
Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4013
In this session, we address the policy, practice, and instructional shifts necessary to create equitable outcomes for multilingual learners, Participants will explore:
* the essential components of literacy instruction for MLLs
* the implications for foundational skills instruction, backed by research,
* research-based guidelines for high-quality instructional materials designed to include the assets and needs of multilingual learners.
Attendees will use guiding principles to advocate and to identify the highest-leverage areas for improvement, ensuring that language and literacy instruction meets the needs of multilingual learners.
Speakers
MD
AA
Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4013
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Assessment, Presentation

8:45am PST

Exploring PreK-12 Ethnic Studies and Serving Community Needs
Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4015
While the passage of Assembly Bill 101 in California introduces Ethnic Studies as a high school graduation requirement, incorporating Ethnic Studies into the curriculum can start even earlier. Evidence that teaching Ethnic Studies across PreK-12 holds long-term benefits including positive academic outcomes. With PreK-12 multilingual learners comprising 40% of California's total student population, this workshop will consider how to teach Ethnic Studies to our PreK-12 multilingual learners. This interactive presentation will address:
* PreK-12 Ethnic Studies
* Literacy scaffolds
* Introduce resources and to implement them
* Key components of statewide, community-informed ethnic studies project
Speakers
LE

L. Erika Saito

Director of Strategic Partnerships, PK-14 Education, University of Massachusetts Global
MM
Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4015
  Skills Instruction, Workshop |   Professional Development, Workshop

8:45am PST

Material Writers Interest Group (MW-IG) Business Meeting and Networking
Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4017
Join the Material Writers Interest Group to meet other professionals in the ESL field. The focus will be on sharing materials and resources that you use in the classroom. You'll get a chance to network with people who teach the same population or populations you are interested in learning more about. The meeting will have the feeling of a social event. Come relaxed and ready to mingle!
Speakers
NG

Natasha Guerrero

Material Writers Interest Group Co-coordinator, CATESOL
CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Print Coordinator
ST

Soleil Turell

ESL Teacher, Pacific Grove Adult Education
Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4017
  Skills Instruction, Business Meeting & Networking |   Specific Populations, Business Meeting & Networking

8:45am PST

Corpus-Informed Research/Teaching Interest Group (CIRT-IG) Business Meeting and Networking
Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B2014
Interested in using corpus-informed materials in your pedagogy or research? CIRT-IG provides a forum for practitioners, researchers, and teacher trainers to discuss how using corpora in the classroom can facilitate language learning and to share effective instructional practices that grow out of this use. Join a growing corpus of corpus users at our annual business meeting and networking session. Bring questions, ideas, and coffee -- and collocate with CATESOLers.
See https://padlet.com/mwald/cirt_ig for more information.
Speakers
EK

Elizaveta Kuznetsova

Northern Arizona University
CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Poster Session Coordinator
avatar for Margi Wald

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 →
Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B2014
  Skills Instruction, Business Meeting & Networking |   Tech, Business Meeting & Networking

9:30am PST

Cal-GETC Credit for ESL Courses: Bridging the Equity Gap for Multilingual Students
Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B2008
Many multilingual, community college students face delays in achieving their educational goals because few ESL courses are transferable or degree applicable. To address this inequity, California Community Colleges are increasingly seeking transferability for academic ESL courses. Aiming to foster dialogue and collective efforts toward equity for multilingual students, the speaker will outline the process of submitting courses for Cal-GETC (California Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) approval, including the steps, content standards, and the challenges involved. By the end of the session, participants will gain tools to pursue transferable and degree-applicable credits for ESL courses. Q&A will be included.
Speakers
BB

Bita Bookman

EMLS Department Chair, Santa Rosa Junior College
Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B2008
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Specific Populations, Presentation

9:30am PST

Tuning in, Talking More, and Taking Turns Empower Learners' Voices
Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B3010
Language development happens faster in environments where learners hear lots of talk, including stories, conversations, descriptions, and advice. English learners can develop skills to help create such language-rich environments. When learners work to generate more talk, they create more opportunities to practice language skills at home, at work, or at school. Presenters describe classroom activities that develop adults' ability to tune in, talk more, and take turns in everyday conversation. Participants review pragmatic and interactive integrated skills activities for use in contexts such as vocational ESL, and teacher-training courses.
Speakers
avatar for Julaine Rosner

Julaine Rosner

Instructor, Mission College
avatar for Marsha Chan

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 →
Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B3010
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Specific Populations, Presentation

10:15am PST

Enhancing Reading Comprehension with Adjunct Questions via AI-Based Learning Environments
Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4012
Reading comprehension skills are essential for success in school and the workplace. Adjunct questions (AQ) have the potential to improve reading comprehension by directing the readers' attention to important information in a text. AQ can be integrated into digital environments where AI generates relevant prompts, analyzes responses, and adapts questions. Before integrating textual enhancements, design aspects and effects on comprehension need investigation. By reviewing eight L2 (second language) studies, this presentation offers recommendations for implementing AQ in both classroom and digital environments and provides examples of how to iterate the AI for prompt engineering.
Speakers
avatar for Minoo Ardeshiri, Ph.D.

Minoo Ardeshiri, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty, Pasadena City College
Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4012
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Pedagogy, Presentation

10:15am PST

Teaching Collocations and Sentence Patterns in Academic Writing
Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B2019
Developing students' proficiency with key academic vocabulary along with corresponding patterns and collocations is essential for success in academic writing. A co-author of the new third edition of the Word Combination Card demonstrates how to teach students to use high-frequency academic vocabulary, collocations, and patterns correctly and confidently. Covered areas include topic sentences, cause-effect, comparison-contrast, exemplification, reporting information, expressing quantity, and more. Materials will be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Berman

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 →
Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B2019
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Pedagogy, Presentation

10:15am PST

Daily Speaking Practice for Students - ChattyBots & Neo English App
Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B3016
ESLvideo.com offers free and premium resources for English teachers and students, including video-based quizzes, ChattyBots, and the Neo English App-tools designed for engaging, practical speaking practice. ChattyBots are AI-powered, voice-enabled chatbots customized for conversations, listen-and-repeat drills, workplace English role-play scenarios, and more. The Neo English App accelerates proficiency through daily practice by sending users one question per day, encouraging beginning-level learners to engage in short conversations. This daily, bite-sized practice leads to significant progress over time. Join this presentation to learn how easy and affordable it is for teachers and organizations to share these educational tools with students.
Speakers
RD

Ryan Detwiler

MiraCosta College, ESL Video, Inc.
Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B3016
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Tech, Presentation

1:30pm PST

Empowering the Voices of Adults Who Care for Children
Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck
Children thrive when their parents, grandparents, nannies, or childcare providers can communicate effectively and meet their needs. By taking ESL courses centered on children, adult learners can practice language skills and communication strategies that allow them to use English more proficiently at school, childcare, or home. Presenters describe an integrated skills program helping adults develop practical vocational and academic language skills that can lead to certificates, degrees, and employment. Participants examine program set-up and interactive classroom activities from high beginning to low advanced, all focused on the context of children, their care and development.
Speakers
avatar for Julaine Rosner

Julaine Rosner

Instructor, Mission College
avatar for Marsha Chan

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 →
Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck
  Skills Instruction, Poster |   Specific Populations, Poster

1:45pm PST

Empowering Adult Learners to Reach Success in the Workforce
Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B4017
Shifts in adult education facilitated by WIOA and CCRS now place stronger emphasis on workforce readiness and career development. This session will demonstrate how to integrate language acquisition and civics with workforce preparation so our adult ESL students can prepare effectively for the workplace. The presenters will share how applying critical thinking, digital literacy, self-management, basic academic skills, and workforce exploration into the traditional ESL classroom will prepare students for futures in the workplace as well as in academia, and interactions in the community. We will share tried and true strategies that can be immediately applied in any classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Robert Jenkins

Robert Jenkins

Consultant/Author, National Geographic Learning
Rob Jenkins retired from teaching in May 2020 after a 24 year ESL teaching career at Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education.He is a recipient of the Santa Ana College Distinguished Faculty Award. Rob is the co-author of the best-selling series Stand Out, now it's 4th edition.Rob... Read More →
avatar for Staci Johnson

Staci Johnson

Instructor, Long Beach State University
Took a break from teaching to raise my three amazing children. Kept myself in the game by doing professional development workshops on the textbook I co-authored with Rob Jenkins (Stand Out) and be the series editor (with Rob again!) on another project (Grammar Explorer). Recently... Read More →
Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B4017
  Skills Instruction, Workshop

1:45pm PST

Revitalizing the Vocabulary Game: Cooperative Opportunities for Student Enhancement
Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B2014
One primary objective of an ESL classroom is to ensure that students have effective communication skills, often by enhancing their vocabulary acquisition skills. Considering classroom games in the context of project-based learning, games can present tantalizing opportunities for enhancing vocabulary learning through increased interaction with the content and classmates. This workshop will outline and sequence cooperative gaming suggestions that have been utilized effectively in intermediate- and advanced-level integrated ESL courses and will include a basic analog vocabulary review game, participation in embedded communication activities, and examples of student-led modifications, followed by a brief discussion of participant takeaways.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Eagleson

Rebecca Eagleson

Associate Faculty, West Valley College
reagleson1@gmail.com; rebecca.eagleson@wvm.edu
Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B2014
  Skills Instruction, Workshop |   Pedagogy, Workshop

1:45pm PST

Authentic Integration of Digital and Information Literacies in Adult ESL
Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B2008
This workshop will focus on how instructional strategies, resources, and activities can cohesively integrate language development, information literacy, and digital technologies. We will have an engaging discussion followed by small group activities. Please join us!
Speakers
avatar for Talley Caruso

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 →
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Andy Mardesich

Adult Education Level Chair, CATESOL
CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Conference Webmaster Assistant
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Lisa Guay

Teacher, City College of San Francisco
Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B2008
  Skills Instruction, Workshop |   Pedagogy, Workshop |   Tech, Workshop

1:45pm PST

Welcoming AI to Promote Digital Literacy in the ESL Classroom
Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B4016
AI is becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives, and education is no exception. This presentation provides insights on how to adapt and utilize AI applications and chatbots within classroom curricula. Attendees will learn about specific AI-driven apps and web services and participate in workshops on using chatbots effectively to enrich student engagement and learning.
Speakers
avatar for Pete Torrez

Pete Torrez

ESL Instructor, Los Angeles Mission College NC
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Juan Ochoa

Los Angeles Mission College
Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B4016
  Skills Instruction, Workshop |   Tech, Workshop

1:45pm PST

Maximize Speaking Time with Ellii Polls
Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
Ballroom 1, Golden Eagle Building
Did you know that the average English learner only speaks for about 90 seconds per class? Ellii Polls will get your students talking! In this demo, we'll show you how teachers in 10,000+ schools around the world are using Ellii's latest free interactive feature to engage learners with relevant topics and maximize speaking time in the classroom. Bring your phones and get ready to participate in live polls!
Speakers
avatar for Ben Buckwold

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 →
Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
Ballroom 1, Golden Eagle Building
  Tech, Presentation |   Skills Instruction, Presentation

3:45pm PST

Applying ELPS for CASAS STEPS Preparation
Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B4017
Make every reading and listening activity you do in the classroom into CASAS prep! With the new CASAS STEPS tests, students are asked to incorporate critical thinking skills promoted in the English Language Proficiency standards (ELPs) to successfully navigate the assessments. These same skills should of course be part of every student's class experience. In this workshop learn the seven skills students need to prepare for CASAS and how to incorporate many of them and sometimes all of them with every reading and listening activity leading to improved CASAS scores.
Speakers
avatar for Robert Jenkins

Robert Jenkins

Consultant/Author, National Geographic Learning
Rob Jenkins retired from teaching in May 2020 after a 24 year ESL teaching career at Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education.He is a recipient of the Santa Ana College Distinguished Faculty Award. Rob is the co-author of the best-selling series Stand Out, now it's 4th edition.Rob... Read More →
avatar for Staci Johnson

Staci Johnson

Instructor, Long Beach State University
Took a break from teaching to raise my three amazing children. Kept myself in the game by doing professional development workshops on the textbook I co-authored with Rob Jenkins (Stand Out) and be the series editor (with Rob again!) on another project (Grammar Explorer). Recently... Read More →
Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B4017
  Skills Instruction, Workshop |   Assessment, Workshop

3:45pm PST

Empowering Students for 21st Century Civic Engagement in a Reading/Composition Course
Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B2008
Engaging students to interact critically in contemporary problems and topics of civic engagement empowers their critical hope for the future and their own advocacy for a more equitable community. Building on Jeff Duncan-Andrade's theory of of critical hope, the presenter will share a framework and examples on combining civic engagement topics, critical thinking, information literacy, and academic vocabulary development in a pre-transfer-level reading-composition course and take participants through a journey of how to help students understand the nature of injustice, the reasons for engagement or bystanding, the architecture of activism, and the power of non-violent resistance.
Speakers
avatar for Ruth Luman

Ruth Luman

English Language Instructor, Modesto Junior College
Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B2008
  Skills Instruction, Workshop |   Civic Engagement, Workshop

3:45pm PST

(Canceled) Empower Your Students' Voices through Effective Reading Comprehension Strategies!
Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B4016
 Handouts on the desk—last-minute cancel
Why are some students forgetting past lesson tools and learning skills? Ugh! Teachers can integrate prior lessons with these three effective reading strategies and worksheets that integrate and scaffold clear instruction, group discussion, effective feedback, and cognitive skills for visual, auditory, and kinetic learning. Handouts.
Speakers
avatar for Eugene Urrutia

Eugene Urrutia

English Language Art/Honors Educator, Student, Mendota High School--Mendota California
Hi Everyone,First, thank you so much for signing up for my session or considering it. I know there are a lot of great ones to attend. I really appreciate it, and I hope you are challenged there. Again, thank you. CATESOL has posed the question of, “What should people talk to you... Read More →
Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B4016
  Skills Instruction, Workshop |   Pedagogy, Workshop

3:45pm PST

AI-Enhanced Text Deconstruction for Effective Writing Instruction
Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B2014
This interactive session will empower educators by integrating AI technology into writing instruction, focusing on the creation and deconstruction of explanatory texts. Attendees will explore practical methods using a Sentence Patterning Chart and Text Type Chart, supported by AI-generated text exemplars. The session aims to enhance teaching strategies, providing actionable insights and tools for immediate classroom application.
Speakers
avatar for Karin de Varennes

Karin de Varennes

Project Specialist II, OTAN
Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B2014
  Skills Instruction, Workshop |   Tech, Workshop
 
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