“Imagining the Possible”
Friday,
November 12 – Saturday, November 13
Presentation
Abstracts
Myrna Ann Adkins
Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning
maadkins@springinstitute.org
Trauma informed
classes: Listening to refugee voices
FRIDAY 10:15-11:00
GOLDEN
PAPER AE, EE, SE
Burna Dunn
Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning
bdunn@springinstitute.org
Drucie Bathin
Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning
dbathin@springinstitute.org
Each
new group of refugees brings experiences of trauma and resettlement stories
that must be taken into account if teaching and learning are to be effective
and efficient. Having refugees as part of this presentation will help
illuminate how authentic content can come from and speak to refugee students.
Deborah Agar
Regis
University
dagar@regis.edu
Beyond TPR: Kinesthetic
language learning and socialization
FRIDAY 10:15-12:00 SPRUCE
PAPER AL, EE, GA,
SE
Mackenzie Petersen
Aurora Public
Schools
mpetersen@aps.k12.co.us
Diana Mittelstet
Jefferson
County School District
dmittels@jeffco.k12.co.us
In
this presentation three graduates of Regis University's M.A. in education
program will present research findings and lesson designs that help integrate
language learning with kinesthetic learning principles. Research results
include increased focus in
classroom
learning and improved socialization skills. 
Nancy Albertson
Fountain Fort
Carson District Eight
nalbertson@ffc8.org
Teachers and parents
becoming partners for children
SATURDAY 1:30-2:15 BOULDER
PAPER AL, EE, GA
How can educators convince
reluctant parents to become partners in their children's education? The
presenter shows recent research including: key aspects that will motivate
parents, strategies to limit barriers, and new ways to build parents'
confidence. Overhead slides with hard copies, audience participation, and group
task solving will be included.
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Jim Anderson
Cambridge University Press
kkjelstrup@cambridge.org
Improve writing with dictionary and grammar skills
FRIDAY 2:30-3:15 WEST A
PUBLISHER SESSION-Cambridge University Press
Do your students experience
extreme anxiety when writing? Do they use simple grammar and vocabulary?
Learn how Cambridge University Press’ Academic Content Dictionary,
Grammar CD-ROMs and Writers At Work series support students to improve their
vocabulary, become more proficient users of complex grammar structures,
therefore improving their writing skills.
Madeleine Ballard
Spring
International Language Institute
madeleine.b@spring.edu
From paragraph to essay
FRIDAY 3:30-4:15 PARKER
DEMONSTRATION AE, SE,
IEP/HE
Heidi Petersen
Spring
International Language Institute
heidi.p@spring.edu
Learning
to write essays doesn’t have to be difficult. The presenters will
show how students can use their own paragraphs as the basis for their essays,
using simple techniques that help students structure and revise their work.
Amy Bennett
Sherrelwood
Elementary, Adams 50
knomadik@hotmail.com
Using patterns to
facilitate language learning
FRIDAY 2:30-4:15 SPRUCE
WORKSHOP EE, GA
Beth Ungerecht
Sherrelwood
Elementary, Adams 50
mungerecht@adams50.org
Learn
new applications of familiar strategies to teach English grammar and usage to
English learners in this highly interactive workshop. This will be a
“make and take” style workshop in which teachers will leave with “use it
tomorrow” activities.
Nancy Berry
IEP - CSU
nancy.berry@colostate.edu
Providing test-taking
accommodations for international undergraduates
FRIDAY 11:15-12:00 WEST D
DISCUSSION IEP/HE, PA
Mary Kay Wedum
IEP - CSU
mary.wedum@colostate.edu
This
session explores providing classroom test-taking accommodations, such as
extended time and dictionary use for international freshmen in order to promote
academic success. Results of surveys
administered to students and faculty along with policies proposed will be
presented. Participants are encouraged to share accommodation practices
at their institutions.
Bill Bliss
Language
& Communication Associates
blissmedia@aol.com
The power of games,
music, and fun!
SATURDAY 11:15-12:00 WEST B
PUBLISHER SESSION-Pearson Longman
Fun is powerful! With curriculum checklists and standardized
tests weighing down our language instruction, games and music lighten and liven
up the classroom, promote students’ playfulness with language, reduce anxiety,
and motivate students to persist enthusiastically. Samples of the new “Word by Word
Communication Games” will be provided.
William J. Bonk
Colorado
Department of Education
Bonk_W@cde.state.co.us
Investigating the ear for foreign
languages
FRIDAY 10:15-11:00
CONIFER
PAPER AE, BE, IEP/HE
This
study investigated individual differences in students’ ability to perceive and
maintain nonsense words. Results
indicated a strong dissociation between performance in the L1 and L2,
suggesting the existence of strong individual differences in L2 phonological
aptitude. Analysis identified
sub-processes in memory likely to cause the effects observed.
Kathy Bougher
University of
Colorado Denver
kathybougher@hotmail.com
Immigration issues for educators
FRIDAY 2:30-4:15 WEST E
PANEL GA
Lee Ann Gott
Aurora Public
Schools
lgott88@msn.com
Jordan Garcia
American
Friends Service Committee
jgarcia@afsc.org
How does the current immigration debate impact you,
your students and their families? Get information about current and
historical immigration issues, as well as resources on how you can advocate for
students and families in your school and in the community. Session will
include interactive activities, discussion and handouts.
Rebecca Bourassa
Chamberlin
Elem., Harrison S.D. 2
bbourassa@hsd2.org
Teaching vocabulary
with non-linguistic representations
FRIDAY 1:30-2:15 WEST C
DEMONSTRATION EE, GA
Come in for a demonstration of several
non-linguistic teaching strategies for vocabulary development that you can
apply the next day! The presentation will end with time to share your
favorite vocabulary game.
Kat Bradley-Bennett
St. Vrain
Valley Adult Education
bennett_katharine@stvrain.k12.co.us
Learner-centered
instruction for adults
SATURDAY 1:30-3:15 WEST C
WORKSHOP AE
Nadeen Lester
Front Range
Community College Longmont Campus
lester_nadeen@stvrain.k12.co.us
Nancy Nangle
St. Vrain
Valley Adult Education
nangle_nancy@stvrain.k12.co.us
What is learner-centered instruction (LCI)? Why and how is it appropriate in an adult education setting? In this hands-on workshop we will explore the principles of LCI and how to implement more learner-centered instruction in any teaching setting (structured classes or one-on-one and small group instruction).
Gary Brady-Herndon
Community
College of Aurora
gary.brady-herndon@ccaurora.edu
When IT and ESL collide
SATURDAY 2:30-3:15 SPRUCE
DISCUSSION AE, AL,
IEP/HE, PA, SE
Chris Tombari
Community College of Aurora
christopher.tombari@ccaurora.edu
Whose
responsibility is it to make sure ELLs are computer literate: the students, teachers, or IT department?
Participants will witness a short immersion exercise. After discussing the
presenters’ observations orienting ELLs to an online program, there will be a
discussion on the unique needs of ELLs related to learning technology.
John Brezinsky
Pearson
Longman
john.brezinsky@pearson.com
Current issues in
academic reading and writing
FRIDAY 10:15-11:00 WEST A
PUBLISHER SESSION-Pearson Longman
Integrating language skills, grammar, and vocabulary
into a comprehensive ESOL program--including engaging content, critical
thinking, and an online component--is a significant challenge. The presenter
describes one such program: the third edition of the NorthStar series.
Julie Bruch
Mesa State
jbruch@mesastate.edu
Future of English
grammar: Part two
SATURDAY 10:15-11:00 WEST C
PAPER IEP/HE, GA
English has been changing drastically in the past
two decades. What will the English of tomorrow be like, and what are the
implications of these changes for ESL? How can the field of ESL keep up
with evolving forms of “standard” American English? Part two of a 2006
CoTESOL presentation.
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Dieter Bruhn
One World
Training
dbruhn@oneworldtraining.com
Effective techniques
for teaching beginners
SATURDAY 10:15-11:00 EVERGREEN
DEMONSTRATION AE, SE, GA
This fun and interactive demonstration is designed
to model effective techniques for teaching beginners. Participants will be
put into the role of students and will take part in a beginning lesson taught
solely in Thai. A debrief will follow to discuss the techniques used, and
detailed handouts will be provided.
Ranee Cervania
Community
College of Denver
ranee.cervania@ccd.edu
Developing critical
reading skills
SATURDAY 1:30-2:15 WEST B
DEMONSTRATION AE, AL, GA
This
presentation will demonstrate the use of the basic structure of a paragraph—topic,
main idea, major and minor supporting details—from a reader’s perspective as a
foundational framework for developing critical reading skills. Participants will learn first-hand the
different types of questions to ask and clues to look for when reading
critically.
Mark Clarke
University of
Colorado Denver
mark.clarke@ucdenver.edu
Pragmatic aspects of
transformative teaching and learning
FRIDAY 3:30-4:15 JEFFERSON
PAPER AL, PA, GA
Transformative learning goes beyond acquisition of
information and skills and results in profound changes in the way individuals
see themselves and the world. Changes of this sort provoke significant
disturbances. The presenter will explore
personal, interpersonal, cultural, and institutional factors that require
attention if we are to achieve our transformative potential
Beth Cloven
IEP - CSU
beth.cloven@colostate.edu
Using colored pencils
in writing classes
SATURDAY 11:15-12:00 WEST D
DEMONSTRATION IEP/HE, GA
Do your intermediate-level students struggle with
content and organization in their paragraph writing? This presenter has
had success using colored pencils in an intermediate-level writing class to
help students with these issues. The presenter will give suggestions and
provide samples of activities that have worked well with her students.
Katie Collins
Denver Public
Schools
kathleen_collins@dpsk12.org
Imagine pre-literate
learners reading!
FRIDAY 3:30-4:15 CONIFER
DISCUSSION AE, AL, GA
Are
you wondering how to teach those pre-literate students that are mixed into your
level one class? Come discuss and learn ideas that have been successful.
Participants will have a chance to watch a short video of one strategy
the presenter uses. Arrive with material suggestions or just open ears!
Linda Cressman
St. Vrain
Valley Adult Education
cressman_linda@stvrain.k12.co.us
Extending the lesson
beyond the classroom
FRIDAY 10:15-11:00 CONIFER
DEMONSTRATION AE, GA
Connie Davis
Northern
Colorado Professional Development Resource
Center
ncpdc@stvrain.k12.co.us.
How can teachers encourage students to use English outside of the classroom? One way is by giving them simple practice tasks to do after they leave class. Presenters will describe useful, effective, "real-life" activities through an interactive presentation using demonstration and materials to expand students' learning and language practice in their everyday lives.
Jennifer Daniels
Mesa County
Valley School District 51
jen.daniels@d51schools.org
How to develop ELD
curriculum frameworks
FRIDAY 9:15-10:00 WEST D
DEMONSTRATION EE, SE, GA
Nancy Alexander
Mesa County
Valley School District 51
nancy.alexander@d51schools.org
The
objective is to prepare teachers and teacher leaders for ELD curriculum development
by sharing the process the presenters are using in District 51 and that has
been a great success. Teachers select end-of-year targets in the four language
domains for students in grade spans and language levels that match the WIDA ELP
standards. The presenters will share the process of brainstorming and refining
the Language Level Expectations on the ELD Curriculum Frameworks, and for
development benchmark activities and progress monitoring tools that match the
Frameworks.
Connie Davis
Northern
Colorado Professional Development Resource Center
ncpdc@stvrain.k12.co.us
Teaching vocabulary is
important - Ten great activities
SATURDAY 1:30-3:15 PARKER
WORKSHOP AE, GA
Kathy Santopietro
Weddel
Northern
Colorado Professional Development Resource Center
Vocabulary
learning, an important and constant goal of every language learner, challenges
instructors to increase their abilities to provide meaningful examples and a
variety of different activities that help students practice and improve
vocabulary. Presenters offer ten activities drawn from resources
available from the Northern Colorado Professional Development Resource Center.
Jennifer Duarte
Mountain
Vista Community School, Harrison District 2
jenniferjduarte@gmail.com
Everyone gets it - Technology
use in math
FRIDAY 3:30-4:15 WEST D
DEMONSTRATION CA, SE, PS
Laura Zoromski
Ranum Middle
School, Adams School District 50
lzoromski@adams50.org
Recent
research has shown that effective incorporation of technology into content area
classrooms has a positive effect on student performance. The utilization of
these tools allows for all students, including those whose first language is
not English, to access the content information at their individualized level.
The objective of this session is to provide classroom teachers and program
directors with specific strategies to incorporate technology into a math class.
Michelle Dujka
University of
Denver
mdujka@du.edu
Video in the language
classroom
SATURDAY 11:15-12:00 BOULDER
DEMONSTRATION AE, IEP/HE
How can the teacher effectively use video in the
language classroom to meet objectives for that day? Using guidelines from
"Video in Second Language Teaching" by Stempleski & Arcario, the
presenter will show you how to meet a variety of objectives using different
techniques with video clips.
Burna Dunn
Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning
bdunn@springinstitute,org
Teaching customer
service for the global village
FRIDAY 1:30-2:15 BOULDER
DEMONSTRATION AE
Myrna Ann Adkins
Spring Institute
for Intercultural Learning
maadkins@springinstitute.org
Rose Mahosky
Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning
rose_schaefer@yahoo.com
Limited
English Speakers are competing for jobs with the general public. Many of the
entry-level jobs historically filled by LEPs now are fiercely competitive. This
session looks at how adding customer service training to employment activities
gives LEP students a distinct advantage in the job market.
Burna Dunn
Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning
bdunn@springinstitute,org
Return on investment
for workplace English
SATURDAY 1:30-2:15 WEST E
DEMONSTRATION AE
Rose Mahosky
Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning
Workplace
English is often frustrating for the company, instructor, and students.
Class time added to work, relevancy of materials, and support from
supervisors can make or break a workplace class. This presentation will
examine how a workplace English program design can include the elements needed
for success.
Korrin Ebira
ELI -
University of Utah
kebira@aoce.utah.edu
Dramatic English - from
understudy to star
FRIDAY 1:30-2:15 SPRUCE
DEMONSTRATION IEP/HE
George Plautz
ELI -
University of Utah
gplautz@aoce.utah.edu
Chad Bramble
ELI -
University of Utah
Drama
activities have often been relegated to a supporting role in the ESL speaking
classroom. However, drama activities can take a major role by being
carefully tied to teaching points, allowing students to display their knowledge
in realistic situations. This strategy will be explained, examples given, and
assessment tools shared.
Gavin Edwards
Spring
International - Auraria
gavin@spring.edu
Teaching research
skills in the IEP classroom
FRIDAY
11:15-12:00 EVERGREEN
PAPER SE, IEP/HE
Mavis Morua
Spring
International - Auraria
ELLs
entering university must do research projects, yet few have the tools to do so
successfully. What skills and strategies should IEP instructors teach to create
competent researchers? What materials and techniques can be used to actively
engage students in the research process?
Ruby Eichenour
Community
College of Aurora
ruby.eichenour@ccaurora.edu
Imagining the possible
by discussing the controversial
FRIDAY 11:15-12:00 BOULDER
DISCUSSION GA
Does homework help or hinder learning? Do writing
rubrics help learning or simply facilitate grading papers? Imagining the
possible includes engaging in ongoing conversations about meaningful and
controversial topics in education. In this discussion we’ll do a jigsaw
of some articles by Alfie Kohn to spark some discussions with colleagues.
Ruby Eichenour
Community
College of Aurora
ruby.eichenour@ccaurora.edu
A dynamic introduction
to the writing process
SATDAY 10:15-11:00 GOLDEN
WORKSHOP AE, IEP/HE,
GA
Is it possible to introduce learners to
brainstorming, developing ideas, drafting, peer review, and audience in a
single 50-minute writing lesson? Absolutely! In this interactive
workshop, the attendee will: experience a fun process-writing lesson; explore
the theories and techniques behind the lesson; and plan adaptations of the
lesson for the individual’s context.
Kay Elder
McLain
Community High School, Jeffco
kayelder@earthlink.net
SIMulate your
students: Practicing lifes kills with
computers
FRIDAY 9:15-10:00 WEST A
DEMONSTRATION AE, CALL,
GA
Sherri Durman
McLain
Community High School, Jeffco
This
is a demonstration on using computers to “stimulate” students by “simulating”
life skill situations which are contained in prepackaged computer games like
Sims2™(EA Games) and internet websites that allow students to practice
lifeskills such as daily routines, shopping, making travel plans, and
completing job applications.
Renee L. Feather
University of
Denver
featherr@georgetown.edu
Improving critical
thinking by asking better questions
SATURDAY 2:30-3:15 CONIFER
PAPER AL, IEP/HE
Recent classroom research indicates that question formation
and responses are critical skills that ESL students need for future success in
university classrooms. This presentation provides research findings and
examines how ESL instructors can improve their questions to promote the skills
that students need to participate successfully in university classroom
discussions.
Andrea Feldman
University of
Colorado Boulder
feldman@colorado.edu
Dialogues on
immigration: Connecting workers,
students, and faculty
SATURDAY 11:15-12:00
SPRUCE
PAPER IEP/HE, GA
Pilar Prostko
Boulder
Valley School District, University of Colorado Boulder
As
ESL students enter the university, one obstacle they face is joining the
community. At CU-Boulder, this concern was addressed by hosting a dialogue day
around the issue of immigration and differences among students, faculty and
workers. This session provides strategies for participants to integrate
constituencies on their own campuses.
Anna Fichman
University of
Utah
a.fichman@utah.edu
Writing? I'm living it!
SATURDAY 2:30-3:15 WEST D
DEMONSTRATION AE, IEP/HE,
GA
Both novice and experienced teachers know how
difficult it is to engage students in a writing classroom. This presentation
will explore activities and strategies that not only empower students to
improve their English writing but also help them discover their writing
potential and develop positive attitudes toward writing.
Janet Fichter
Blue Heron
Elem., Jeffco
jfichter@jeffco.k12.co.us
Seven effective
strategies for building vocabulary
FRIDAY 9:15-10:00
PARKER
DEMONSTRATION EE, GA, CA
Teachers need mnemonic tools as much as students do,
so the presenter developed "Seven Effective Strategies for Building
Vocabulary." (These strategies all end in the suffix -tion, making
them easy to remember). Applying the strategies to all content areas will
be highlighted. Making vocabulary development meaningful for students guides
the presentation.
Rebecca Fisher
Spring
International Language Center
r.fisher@spring.edu
Cheating trends among
international students
FRIDAY 9:15-10:00
WEST C
PAPER AE, IEP/HE
How is new technology impacting the way
international students cheat? Are the motivations and methodologies
employed by international students the same as American students?
American high school students are motivated to cheat, in part, by
high-stakes tests that influence their college admission. Similarly,
internationals are also focused on graduating from their respective IEPs,
sometimes with a required high GPA, in order to waive a college’s TOEFL or
IELTS entrance requirement.
Rebecca Fisher
Spring
International Language Center
r.fisher@spring.edu
Promoting English-only peer
pressure in class
SATURDAY 10:15-11:00 PARKER
PAPER IEP/HE
Currently many IEPs are composed mainly of students
sharing the same L1. This session focuses on a peer-based teaching method
that motivates students to use English. The results of the application of
this technique to 17 ESL classes over the course of a seven-week period will be
detailed.
.
Meredith Folley
Community
College of Aurora
meredith.folley@ccaurora.edu
Beauty and the
beast: Content-area writing
FRIDAY 2:30-3:15
WEST D
DISCUSSION CA, IEP/HE
Participants will consult about standards for
ELL-writing in higher education, with the goal of formulating individual goals
for initiating consistent standards for ELL writing in content-area courses at
their own institutions. Participants will use clickers to examine their
range of opinions, evaluate sample writing, and discuss reasons for variability
in standards.
Roger Frost
International
English Center – University of Colorado Boulder
rfrost67@gmail.com
Keeping your class
engaged
SATURDAY 1:30-2:15 CHERRY/PLUM
DEMONSTRATION IEP/HE,SE
Amanda McCracken
International
English Center – University of Colorado Boulder
amandamccracken@yahoo.com
Keeping your students
engaged and excited about class can sometimes be a challenge. By injecting a
bit of humor, friendly competition, and a chance to be physically active, you
can perk up that Monday morning grammar session or break up that two-hour long
writing class.
Kathy Gamble
Front Range
Community College
kathy.gamble@frontrange.edu
Collaboration that
benefits ESL and TESL students
FRIDAY 3:30-4:15 BOULDER
DEMONSTRATION AE, AL, GA
Helen Nielsen
Front Range
Community College
helen.nielsen@frontrange.edu
April Menzies
Front Range
Community College
april.menzies@frontrange.edu
Collaboration is a power
model that benefits both ESL and TESL students. Presenters will share
activities currently being used to provide authentic, relevant experiences in
ESL and TESL programs. Find out how you can use tutoring, podcasts,
service learning, book clubs, computer literacy, seminars, etc. to enrich your
curricular offerings.
Jeanne Gibson
Colorado
State University Pueblo
jeanne.gibson@colostate-pueblo.edu
Community involvement
in an IEP: Imaginative possibiliities
SATURDAY 10:15-11:00 SPRUCE
DEMONSTRATION AE, IEP/HE
Rebecca Wasil
Colorado
State University Pueblo
rwasil@juno.com
Help students interact with Americans by inviting
diverse members of the community to participate in your classes. From children to
octogenarians, community visitors add interest and variety—the possibilities
are endless! The presenters will offer suggestions for recruiting and plenty of
ideas for both oral and written English activities.
Kate Goodspeed
Emily
Griffith Opportunity School
goodkate88@yahoo.com
Stress free activities
for pre-literate students
FRIDAY 11:15-12:00 CONIFER
DEMONSTRATION AE
Are you tearing your hair out working with pre-literate
adults who have never held a pencil? My hair is growing back now that
I've developed many activities that work well with this challenging and
rewarding population. The presenter will share these activities.
Margo Gottlieb
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
mgottlieb@cntrmail.org
The ELL assessment solution
for K-6
FRIDAY 2:30-3:15
CONIFER
PUBLISHER
SESSION-Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Assess
all four domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in all four
content areas: language arts, social studies, math, and science for grades K-6.
Authored by the presenter and published in cooperation with TESOL, this
assessment will inform instruction to achieve academic progress and success for
your English Language Learners.
Liliana Graham
Colorado
Department of Education
graham_l@cde.state.co.us
Leveraging state student
assessment data for English language learners
SATURDAY 10:15-12:00 CHERRY/PLUM
WORKSHOP AL, EE, PA,
SE, CA
Hands-on Workshop: You will be oriented to the
student assessment data available on the CDE website. Through simulation
activity you will have the opportunity to find and interpret data to develop
plans to support and instruct English Language Learners.
Leslie Grant
University of
Colorado Colorado Springs
lgrant@uccs.edu
Building cultural
experiences for teacher training
FRIDAY 11:15-12:00 WEST C
PAPER AL, HE
Stephanie Dewing
University of
Colorado Colorado Springs
sdewing2@uccs.edu
Teachers of ELLs grow
professionally and personally when they engage in cultural experiences outside
of their “comfort zones.” The presenters describe an assignment that involves
an experience such as attendance at a religious service or cultural event that
involves language and culture not part of the teachers’ usual interactions.
Daniel Hanlon
Weld RE-4 School District daniel.hanlon@weldre4.k12.co.us
Building background and
vocabulary for secondary ELLs
SATURDAY 11:15-12:00 WEST A
PUBLISHER SESSION- National Geographic School Publishing
ELL students require intensive vocabulary and
background instruction to catch up to their native English-speaking peers, but
this process must be accelerated for middle and high school students. How
can teachers facilitate this, especially in a multi-level classroom? See
how the effective, engaging curricula of Inside and Edge have helped.
Nancy Harris
Independent
Educational Consultant
neharris@sprintmail.com
Targeting vocabulary,
content, and language gaps
SATURDAY 10:15-11:00 BOULDER
DEMONSTRATION EE, SE, CA
Planning targeted literacy and content instruction
over time using assessment data is modeled. Vocabulary, concept, and language
development is addressed. Methods for
explicitly modeling instruction in whole and small group settings are
demonstrated. Text selection is
addressed. Scaffolding instruction
throughout the day is covered.
Linda Henriksen
International
English Center, University of Colorado Boulder
lkhenriksen@yahoo.com
Reassessing writing
needs of ESL/Multilingual students
SATURDAY 1:30-2:15 WEST D
PAPER AL, IEP/HE/
GA
This paper is
a report of an institutional case study conducted at a Midwest university,
which surveyed first-year mainstream composition instructors and their ESL/multilingual
students regarding their respective perceptions of ESL/multilingual writers’
needs. The purpose was to determine justification for establishing separate
sections of first-year composition courses for ESL/multilingual students.
Cristina Hernandez
Pearson, Teacher
Education and Development
Cristina.hernandez@pearson.com
The way students learn:
Making content comprehensible
FRIDAY
3:30-4:15 WEST B
PUBLISHER SESSION-Pearson, Teacher Education and Development
Practitioners will learn instructional strategies
and implementation techniques for teaching content while developing academic
language while meeting the English Language Proficiency Standards. The
research validated SIOP Model is a lesson planning and delivery model of
instruction which provides a framework for teaching within your district’s own
initiatives.
Andrea Heyman
Front Range
Community College
dickh@verinet.com
12 ESL reading and
writing activities
FRIDAY 9:15-11:00
BOULDER
WORKSHOP AE, IEP/HE
This session will focus on fun, interesting, and critical
thinking reading and writing activities for the ESL classroom. This
workshop is geared for intermediate and advanced ESL students.
Beth Hickernell
Federal
Heights Elem., Adams 12 Five Star Schools
betjotay@comcast.net
Games people play - for
all ages
SATURDAY 2:30-3:15
WEST E
DEMONSTRATION AE, EE,
IEP/HE
The presenter will show and describe various games for
helping beginning to intermediate learners excel in English. Sample
activities, video, and suggestions for implementation will be included.
Susan Holloway
Ft. Lupton
Middle School
wittmanholloway@yahoo.com
Closing the gap: ELLs move up in math
FRIDAY 10:15-11:00
WEST D
PAPER AL, SE, CA
Cheri Amrine
Ft. Lupton
Middle School
Presenters share a program
model that provides remarkable results in “closing the math gap” for ELL’s.
This action research was originally funded by a Colorado Council of
Teachers of Mathematics grant. The presenters show how exacting use of curricula,
assessments and relationships push students forward in the secondary
mathematics hierarchy.
Gaye Horne
Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning
ghorne@springinstitute.org
How parent involvement
changed my school
FRIDAY 1:30-2:15
EVERGREEN
DISCUSSION AE, AL, EE
Noemi Aguilar
Colorado
Department of Education
n_aguilar@cde.state.co.us
Linda McCaslin
Bishop
Elementary
linda_mccaslin@englewood.k12.co.us
This interactive discussion
will focus on how action research helped identify the need of supporting ELL
parent and family engagement in an elementary school. Learn what one school did to change the total
environment and make significant gains with learners. Learn some techniques in
engaging parents with limited English-speaking capabilities. Discover ideas
that motivate parents to attend meetings and events.
Karen Horton
Oxford
University Press
sarah.wears-garcia@oup.com
Choosing the right
learner dictionary
FRIDAY 1:30-2:15
WEST B
PUBLISHER SESSION-Oxford University Press
Today’s learner dictionaries
are an extraordinary resource for students and teachers alike. We will
demonstrate how a good dictionary can facilitate the word learning process and
become a solid foundation for helping to develop your students’ writing skills.
We will provide specific classroom tips and activity templates for using
dictionaries to develop learners’ vocabulary, writing skills, and critical
thinking skills.
Karen Horton
Oxford
University Press
sarah.wears-garcia@oup.com
Promoting critical
thinking and language skills together
SATURDAY 10:15-11:00 WEST B
PUBLISHER SESSION-Oxford University Press
Debra Daise
English Language Center – University
of Denver
dadaise@gmail.com
Charl NorloffInternational English Center – University of Colorado Boulder
norloff@colorado.edu Language skills and
proficiency ARE not the only factors holding students back from academic
success. Many students struggle with basic academic skills, including the
ability to think critically about academic content. This presentation
focuses on ways that teachers can incorporate student learning outcomes into
their classroom to help their students learn both language skills and academic
skills.
Kim Hosp
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
kimberly_hosp@dpsk12.org
Truly preparing all ESL levels for work
SATURDAY 1:30-2:15
SPRUCE
PAPER AE
Kate Goodspeed
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Katherine_goodspeed@dpsk12.org
Are you giving your adult
ESL students what they truly need to be successful in the workplace?
Through years of field research and running two innovative work skills
programs, these presenters will share data on what employers really want and
strategies to incorporate proven curriculum ideas into your own classes.
Lauren Hoyt
University of Collorado Boulder
Lauren.Hoyt@Colorado.EDU
Assessment that works for English language learners
FRIDAY 9:15-10:00 EVERGREEN
DISCUSSION AL, EE, SE
Participants will leave this
session with an understanding of assessment that can transform instruction to
support English Language Learners. Presenters will share (1) an overview
of formative assessment, (2) examples of assessment tools, and (3) hands-on
strategies for using them.
Anita Jepson-Gilbert
Community College of Denver
anitajg5@aol.com
The integrated skills class on a shoestring
FRIDAY 11:15-12:00 PARKER
DEMONSTRATION AE, AL, EE, IEP/HE, GA, CA
Is it possible to integrate
reading, writing, speaking and grammar structure from a single source in an
hour class? Come and see how this seemingly impossible task can be accomplished
in an integrated and meaningful way at any level, from basic to intermediate to
advanced students.
Laura B. Johnson
Cherry Creek Schools
ljohnson5@cherrycreekschools.org
ELA programming at the middle school level
SATURDAY 1:30-2:15
EVERGREEN
PAPER AE, SE, GA
Elizabeth Ellingson
Cherry Creek Schools
eellingson3@cherrycreekschools.org
This will be an overview of a
successful ELA program at Prairie Middle School. We will look at student
population, scheduling across grade levels, and student success rate. We will
discuss scheduling and placing ELLs, how students advance through our program,
and how they are exited and monitored.
Stephanie Johnson
Lewis Palmer School District
sjohnson@lewispalmer.org
Three learning chances - June, July, and August
SATURDAY 11:15-12:00
WEST E
DEMONSTRATION EE,SE, GA
Lisa Hatfield
Lewis Palmer High School
lhatfield@lewispalmer.org
Amy Gammell
Lewis Palmer
High School
The session is an overview of
an ELL summer program instituted by Lewis Palmer School District. The program
consisted of a bookmobile, a book club and a bridge program. They were designed
to offer choice, self pacing and an incentive to maximize learning and
preparedness for the new school year.
Carol M. Johnson
Renaissance Learning, Inc.
carol.johnson@renlearn.com
Learning in English while learning English
FRIDAY 11:15-12:00 GOLDEN
DEMONSTRATION BE, GA, CA
The biggest challenge for
teachers of English language learners is finding a way to help students learn
in the content areas while they are still learning English. The presenter will
demonstrate how to develop background knowledge across the curriculum by
selecting books in English and Spanish.
John R. Jordan
Intensive English Program, Colorado State University
john.jordan@colostate.edu
Wikis and emails and blogs (oh, my!): Online tools for ESL writing
SATURDAY 2:30-3:15
BOULDER
DEMONSTRATION CALL, IEP/HE
Myriad exciting new online
media are available to educators and students; however, many educators (and a
few students) feel tentative about using them. This presentation will
demonstrate how wikis, e-mails, and blogs are being employed to enhance student
learning and writing development in CSU’s IEP.
John R. Jordan
Intensive English Program, Colorado State University
john.jordan@colostate.edu
It's showtime! Using audio and
visual media effectively
FRIDAY 10:15-11:00 WEST E
DEMONSTRATION AL, GA, IEP/HE
Movies, songs, and books on
tape all offer excellent opportunities to engage learners with authentic
English. Using these media efficaciously is often a challenge; therefore, this
presentation will demonstrate employing these media to maximal effect.
Elise Keaton
Higher Education Access Alliance
elise@heaacolorado.org
Expanding access to higher-ed for Colorado graduates
FRIDAY 9:15-10:00 SPRUCE
DISCUSSION AE, AL, BE, CALL, EE, IEP/HE, SE. GA
Annually, high achieving
high school students drop out because they are unable to afford higher
education. The cost of attending college is prohibitively expensive for
them because they are undocumented. HEAA is building support for a state
policy allowing all Colorado graduates to pay in-state tuition rates at
Colorado colleges.
Margaret Rohan Keefe
Denver Public Schools
margaret_keefe@dpsk12.org
Authentic Voices
FRIDAY 11:15-12:00 WEST E
DEMONSTRATION AL, SE, IEP/HE
This 32-minute video
presentation involves interviews with 19 secondary ELL students from 8
countries who respond to questions evoking their feelings on what teachers do
to help them be more successful in school, and what makes learning difficult.
Samples of several instructional strategies and video will be discussed and
made available.
Erin Kimmel
Spring Institute for Intercultural Communication
ekimmel@springinstitute.org
Keeping it real: Using authentic materials
SATURDAY 2:30-3:15
CHERRY/PLUM
DEMONSTRATION AE
The aim of this session is
to describe how authentic materials can further the skills of adult learners.
Participants will evaluate different activities for each skill to determine
which are best for their class, and will learn how to use technology to
introduce more authentic listening activities into their classroom.
Cheyne Kirkpatrick
Intensive English Program, Colorado State University
cheynekirkpatrick@gmail.com
Using technology in the second language classroom
SATURDAY 2:30-3:15
EVERGREEN
DEMONSTRATION AL, CALL, GA, IEP/HE
Wayne Walker
Intensive English Program, Colorado State University
It's always a worthwhile
challenge to implement technology into the classroom. This session will
demonstrate the use of various forms of technology that can be used in the
skills areas of Reading, Writing, Grammar, Listening, and Speaking.
Discussion and input from the audience is encouraged.
Jennifer Levin
Colorado State University
jennifer.levin@colostate.edu
Supporting language development in freshman composition classrooms
SATURDAY 11:15-12:00
WEST A
DEMONSTRATION AL, IEP/HE
Rachel Dedeyn
Colorado State University
How can teachers help
international students improve their language abilities in freshman
composition? This demonstration presents strategies to integrate language
instruction and support language development in both mainstream and ESL
composition classrooms. Classroom activities will be modeled and
practiced and a handout will be provided.
Jennifer Levin
Colorado State University
jennifer.levin@colostate.edu
The development of a grammar consultation service
FRIDAY 1:30-2:15 Poster Area
POSTER AE, IEP/HE
Rachel Dedeyn
Colorado State University
rdedeyn@gmail.com
Gwen Shonkwiler
Colorado State University
This poster presentation
shows the development of a volunteer-run service to help freshman composition
students find patterns of error in their essay drafts. The service
provides support for both students and teachers, while helping volunteers to
gain teaching experience.
Ardith Loustalet
Northern Colorado Professional Development Center
loustalet_ardith@stvrain.k12.co.us
Effective intake and orientation
SATURDAY 2:30-3:15 WEST A
PAPER
AE, PA, GA
Research shows that the first
few weeks in an Adult Education program are critical for learners.
Effective intake, along with follow-up care by the Intake Specialist, is
highly correlated with every student’s continuing persistence. This
presentation explores the “best practices” that will ensure effective intake
and orientation for every learner.
Ardith Loustalet
Northern Colorado Professional Development Center
loustalet_ardith@stvrain.k12.co.us
Improving word choice…one, two, three
FRIDAY 2:30-3:15 BOULDER
PAPER AE, GA
The standardized CASAS
Functional Writing Assessment officially verifies progress for adult learners at all intermediate and advanced ESL
levels in Colorado. Teachers will leave
this presentation with a three-step process and instructional activities to
help learners gain new vocabulary, improve their writing and increase their FWA
scores.
Daphne Mackey
Cambridge University Press
mbaez@cambridge.org
Engaging students by building content reading skills
FRIDAY 1:30-2:15 WEST A
PUBLISHER SESSION-Cambridge
University Press
Do your students enjoy reading in English? Help
develop vocabulary and reading skills through fascinating real-life stories.
Readings will motivate both students on an academic preparation track and
those studying general English. Read
This! is an excellent bridge for high-beginning to intermediate students
who want to improve their reading skills.
Colleen McGovern
Spring International Language Center
c.mcgovern@spring.edu
An investigation of the time management for instructors
FRIDAY 9:15-10:00 CONIFER
DISCUSSION AE, IEP/HE
Shirlaine Castellino
Spring International Language Center
shirlaine.c@spring.edu
Lillian Delaney
Spring International Language Center
Presenters will focus on the
issues of time management, especially for grading and lesson preparation.
The discussion will include results of a faculty survey and possible
resources. Suggestions from the participants will be collated as we consider
how to find a balance between work and personal time.
Alicia Kremsky Melgoza
University of Denver
akremsky@du.edu
Supporting Colorado teachers working with refugee students
SATURDAY 10:15-11;00 SPRUCE
PAPER AL, HE, PA
The presenter, MA/MSW
candidate from the University of Denver, will be discussing the findings of a
community-based research project headed by Dr. Janet Shriberg that explored the
lived experiences of diverse Colorado teachers working directly with refugee
students in order to identify the best means of enhancing their professional
development.
Sheryl Meyer
English Language Center – University of Denver
shemeyer@du.edu
Creating communicative reading placement tests: One approach
SATURDAY 11:15-12:00
EVERGREEN
DEMONSTRATION IEP/HE, PA
Julie Thornton
English Language Center – University of Denver
Most Intensive English
Programs pride themselves on teaching communicatively but often resort to
multiple-choice placement tests upon a student’s arrival to the program.
The presenters will explain how their school tackled this problem by
developing their own reading placement tests that go beyond the typical
multiple choice option.
Leigha Brooke Meyers
University of Utah
lbrookem@gmail.com
Expanding L2 interaction in the study abroad context
SATURDAY 11:15-12:00
PARKER
DEMONSTRATION AE, CALL, GA, IEP/HE
Anna Fichman
University of Utah
Students in study abroad
programs often spend several hours a day in a classroom. This presentation
suggests an alternative approach in which students acquire an L2 through
interaction with a community and projects. The presenters demonstrate various
activities and show how technology can be incorporated in study abroad
contexts.
Kara Mitchell
University of Colorado Denver
mitcheku@bc.edu
Is English really ALL that matters?
SATURDAY 10:15-11:00 CONIFER
PAPER AL, SE, GA
By conducting an
expansive review of scholarship regarding the education of secondary bilingual
learners and their teachers, four common “majoritarian stories” were
identified: there is no story about race, difference is deficit, meritocracy is
appropriate, and English is all that matters. This presentation will
explore and critique these identified stories.
Pierre Montagano
McGraw-Hill
pierre_montagano@mcgraw-hill.com
Bridging the net generation lap
SATURDAY 10:15-11:00
WEST A
PUBLISHER SESSION-McGraw-Hill
As the ‘Net Generation’
comes of age educators are met with increasing demands for delivering
interactive learning. This innovative session will demonstrate different ways
to deliver content to our students. Developing materials that uniquely meet our
student educational goals is now easier in a digitized environment.
Pierre Montagano
McGraw-Hill
pierre_montagano@mcgraw-hill.com
Don't choose materials for your class "CREATE"'em!
FRIDAY 11:15-12:00 WEST B
PUBLISHER SESSION-McGraw-Hill
Create™
is a new, self-service website that allows you to create custom course
materials by drawing upon McGraw-Hill’s comprehensive, cross-disciplinary
content. Add your own content quickly and easily. Tap into other rights-secured
third-party sources as well. Then, arrange the content in a way that makes the
most sense.
Jessica Montgomerie
University of Denver
jessica.montgomerie@du.edu
Using plays to teach all skills
FRIDAY 2:30-3:15 GOLDEN
DEMONSTRATION IEP/HE
This demonstration will show
how dramatic literature can be used successfully with beginning level adult
learners to get students engaged, build their vocabulary, increase their
confidence in using English, and support them in developing critical thinking
skills. The presenter will share activities and materials, including student
samples.
Charl Norloff
University of Colorado Boulder
norloff@colorado.edu
Practical applications of psycholinguistics in ESL classrooms
FRIDAY 11:15—12:00 WEST A
PAPER GA
Lise Menn
University of Colorado Boulder
You already know more than
you think about how the brain processes language. We present recent
insights into how the brain does this and suggest practical applications for
teaching key skills (pronunciation, vocabulary and reading) in the ESL
classroom in ways that students can transfer to the real world.
Enrique Pilleux
CTB/McGraw-Hill
Embedding RTI into progress monitoring for FEBPs
FRIDAY 9:15-10:00 GOLDEN
PUBLISHER SESSION-CTB/McGraw-Hill
Gail Carpenter
CTB/McGraw-Hill
gail_carpenter@ctb.com
Paula Brown
CTB/McGraw-Hill
ELL students designated as FEP can be
monitored for academic progress using CO Acuity, an online formative assessment
system that contains pre-made CSAP-predictive benchmark tests; pre-made
standards-aligned diagnostic tests; an item bank aligned to standards for
building custom tests; and instructional resources. Presenters from CTB/McGraw-Hill will
demonstrate how to utilize each features in an RTI model that addresses
individual learning needs. Come and join
us for discussion and door prizes!
George Plautz
ELI - University of Utah
gplautz@aoce.utah.edu
Perfecting pronunciation through puppet performance
SATURDAY 10:15-11:00
WEST E
DEMONSTRATION IEP/HE, GA
Korrin Ebira
ELI - University of Utah
kebira@aoce.utah.edu
Rus Wilson
ELI - University of Utah
Puppetry allows ESL students
to focus on their pronunciation while lowering the affective filter. Students
can more easily focus on enunciation, correct rhythm and stress and even
articulation, exaggerating those aspects of speech that cause problems in comprehensibility.
Simple puppet making, stage construction and script ideas will be presented.
Danielle Rojas
Colorado State University
danivdre@lamar.colostate.edu
Teaching culture, vocabulary, and grammar through recipes
FRIDAY 10:15-11:00 PARKER
DEMONSTRATION GA
Laci Rauch
Colorado State University
How does one teach
grammar and vocabulary and still make time to teach culture? The answer:
combine them by using realia such as recipes. Presenters will present
strategies for the implementation of recipes into the classroom and provide
example activities in which recipes can be implemented.
Barbara Sample
Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning
bsample@springinstitute.org
Developing problem-solving skills using case studies
SATURDAY 11:15-12:00 CONIFER
DEMONSTRATION AE, SE, GA
Suzanne Saenz
Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning
ssaenz@springinstitute.org
Burna Dunn
Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning
People who have limited
English skills often find themselves in challenging situations. Lack of
cross-cultural understanding often leads to critical incidents. This session
deals with incorporating case studies into the ESL lesson as a strategy for
developing skills to avoid and solve problems, particularly at work.
Brenda Satar
Community College of Aurora
Research driven design to scaffold for success
FRIDAY 2:30-4:15 WEST C
WORKSHOP GA
Student achievement rests on
how teachers build units for success. Keeping in mind Krashen's affective
filter and Cummin's scaffolding of task difficulty, this workshop will lead
teachers to design lessons that engage all and bring about learning to all
levels of students in a class.
Bonnie Scudder
The Learner's Edge, Inc.
bscudder@rscudder.com
Imagine secondary ELLs succeeding academically in English
FRIDAY 10:15-11:00 WEST B
PUBLISHER SESSION-The Learner’s Edge,
Inc.
Diane Johnson
Ken Andrews
Imagine the possible! The solution for low-performing
students. A proven secondary
intervention program that develops strong literacy skills in long-term ELLs and
other at-risk students, resulting in success on state assessments in reading
and writing. This program addresses standards
and “Race to the Top” requirements.
Research and handouts will be provided.
John Segota
TESOL
Advocacy 101
FRIDAT
2:30-4:15 CHERRY/PLUM
FORUM GA
Want to be a better advocate for your students, your
program, and your field? Learn everything you wanted to learn about advocacy,
but were afraid to ask! This interactive workshop will feature detailed
information on effective, grassroots-level techniques to get the attention of
decision makers at local, state, and national levels.
Lee Shainis
Intercambio de Comunidades
lee@intercambioweb.org
How to effectively train volunteers to teach ELL students
SATURDAY 1:30-3:15
GOLDEN
WORKSHOP AE, AL, PA
Does your organization
utilize volunteers to teach English? Do you feel like you can better equip them
with skills they need to teach with confidence? This interactive workshop will
help you to develop a short, effective and practical training for volunteers
teaching ELL to immigrants in one-on-one or group settings.
Lee Shainis
Intercambio de Comunidades
lee@intercambioweb.org
Using an easy-to-use database to make your program more efficient
FRIDAY 1:30-2:15 CHERRY/PLUM
DEMONSTRATION AE, AL, PA
Do you wish that you had an
easy-to-use database to keep track of your students and teachers, measure their
progress, coordinate classes, print certificates, send mass emails, create
attendance sheets, and more? This workshop will use a sample database to
demonstrate components to make your program more efficient and effective.
Lee Shainis
Intercambio de Comunidades
lee@intercambioweb.org
Teaching what every immigrant needs to know
FRIDAY 2:30-3:15 WEST B
PUBLISHER SESSION-Intercambio de
Comunidades
Rachel Fuchs
Intercambio de Communidades
This interactive workshop
will provide teachers of adult ESL with ideas for teaching and discussing U.S.
laws, health, finances, education, cultural norms and other practical
information in a respectful, interactive and fun way. Participants will
walk away from the workshop with user-friendly materials, ideas, and activities
to begin using immediately.
Bridget Shaughnessy
National Geographic
bridget_shaughnessy@yahoo.com
The next generation of language learning: REACH!
FRIDAY 1:30-2:15 WEST E
PUBLISHER SESSION-National Geographic
REACH stimulates academic language learning through
active engagement, emphasizes content vocabulary, integrates phonics
thematically, and delivers focused skills and strategies instruction. REACH builds on the best of Avenues and
goes beyond! REACH is the next
generation of language, vocabulary, reading, writing, and content learning for
English language learners!
Anthony Shull
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
ashull@uccs.edu
Collaboration on an English language village in South Korea
FRIDAY 1:30-2:15 GOLDEN
DISCUSSION EE, PA, GA
Georgina Segura
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
gsegura@uccs.edu
Chris Sauer
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
One of the most viable
educational tools in the world is the English language, and opportunities to
partner with institutions in the world to teach ESL are growing. Many
countries are undergoing the creation of an “English Language Village” to teach
ESL. The challenges are many, the opportunities are endless.
Barbara Sihombing
Pearson Longman
barbara.sihombing@pearson.com
Dictionaries as a dynamic academic language tool
FRIDAY 3:30-4:15 WEST A
PUBLISHER SESSION-Pearson Longman
Dictionaries designed with
the learner in mind can be used as powerful tools to explicitly teach
vocabulary and support students in becoming confident, independent dictionary
users. The presenter will demonstrate how using a dictionary specifically
designed to help teachers make academic language instruction an integral part
of lesson design.
Kelly Sippell
University of Michigan Press
ksippell@umich.edu
What skills do students need for college
FRIDAY 9:15-10:00 WEST B
PUBLISHER SESSION-MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
PRESS
Robyn Brinks Lockwood
University of Michigan Press
How can you help students develop
higher proficiency with complex academic skills like making presentations,
participating in groups with native-speakers, and note-taking during long
lectures that include digressions and interruptions? The presenters demonstrate listening,
speaking, and vocabulary activities and show video clips that model successful
acadedmic interactions. Handouts
provided.
Ethel C. Swartley
English
Language Center - University of Denver
ethel.swartley@du.edu
English-learning experiences of students in Libya
SATURDAY 1:30-2:15 CONIFER
PAPER IEP/HE
This session presents the
results of a survey of 20 Libyan graduate students about their English-learning
experiences before coming to study at an American IEP. Differences in
students’ experience based on age, gender, and educational background will be
described, and implications for cross-cultural communication and classroom
instruction will be discussed.
Karen Taylor
Independent Consultant
katmail68@yahoo.com
See what you hear with the color vowel chart
SATURDAY 1:30-3:15 JEFFERSON
WORKSHOP AE, AL, IEP / HE
Tired of elaborate charts,
numbering systems, and other mnemonics to teach vowel sounds? Do your
students spend more time learning phonetic symbols than actually improving
pronunciation? This color-based approach
to teaching pronunciation will help students focus on what really matters: vowel
quality in word stress, phrase stress, and reduced speech.
Christine Tinner
Colorado Mountain College
ctinner@coloradomtn.edu
Developing critical literacy skills
FRIDAY 9:15-10:00 CHERRY/PLUM
PAPER AE, SE, IEP/HE
Adult English language
learners with little or no experience reading and writing in their first
language are often challenged by critical literacy skills. This workshop will
focus on classroom instruction designed to assist adult students to develop
higher order thinking skills such as analysis, evaluation, and synthesis.
Linda Van Doren
Colorado School of English
linda@englishamerica.com
The wired classroom: Using the internet effectively
FRIDAY 3:30-4:15 GOLDEN
DEMONSTRATION AE, CALL, IEP/HE
Chris Kilmer
Colorado School of English
chris@englishamerican.com
Participants will learn how
to effectively use online tools to supplement their reading, writing, speaking,
and listening classes. Our group will demonstrate how to foster these
core skills and encourage creative and critical thinking using materials that
our students know and use daily (such as blogging, Facebook, Vimeo, and
Wikipedia).
Howard Vickers
Avatar Languages
howard@avatarlanguages.com
Learning with technology - teaching without
FRIDAY 1:30-2:15 WEST D
PAPER AL, CALL, GA
How can teachers support
mobile learning without using technology during class? The presentation
explores how students can bring real-life, linguistic experiences into class
and how teachers can help the students learn from these experiences.
Through exploring case studies, you will gain both practical suggestions
for activities and guiding pedagogical principles.
Joyce Wade
Carlsbad Municipal Schools
jowadek@aol.com
Imagining the possible: Students teaching parents
SATURDAY 11:15-12:00
WEST C
DISCUSSION AE, EE, GA
How can students learn a language when they don't hear it at home and have limited school settings? The presenter will describe how students can extend their school learning as mentors to their parents. The presenter will describe how this project as a Title One program with implications for ESL education.
Bonnie Wetherbee
Grandview High, Cherry Creek School District
bonniesedai@yahoo.com
Communicative activities: Less
teacher, more student talk
FRIDAY 10:15-11:00 WEST C
DEMONSTRATION SE, GA, IEP/HE
Communicative activities focus on student use
of the language in engaging and enjoyable ways.
This interactive demonstration will allow teachers to participate in
several creative activities and will provide descriptions and resources for
many others, that can be quickly added to next week’s lesson plans.
Bonnie Wetherbee
Grandview High, Cherry Creek School District
bonniesedai@yahoo.com
Working overseas: The English Language Fellow Program
SATURDAY 2:30-3:15
WEST B
PAPER SE, GA, IEP/HE
The Department of State and
Georgetown University offer a very accessible program for teachers to live overseas
and work in various educational situations for ten months. The presenter will
share a powerpoint of her experience in Uruguay and the steps to apply for this
program.
Bonnie Wetherbee
Grandview High, CCSD
bonniesedai@yahoo.com
Less stress, more learning in the classroom
FRIDAY 2:30-3:15 JEFFERSON
PAPER SE, GA, IEP/HE
Stress can negatively impact
students’ ability to learn. The
presenter will offer a PowerPoint
presentation to highlight current research, suggest simple modifications to
some procedures that will reduce the negative effects of stress, and several
activities that will allow the audience to participate in adapted activities.