1. Title: Grappling with the Group Dynamic
Abstract:
The group dynamic plays a key role in the success of peer-to-peer tasks in adult ESOL classes. In this session, participants will explore effective frameworks for group tasks and walk away with techniques to address the classroom management and instructional challenges that arise when working with various personalities.
Presenter Contact and Affiliation:
Name: Jayme Adelson-Goldstein
Affiliation: CATESOL
Thursday, 29 March, 10AM - 10:45AM, Convention Center - 105-A

2. Title: CA&CB Regional ELT Associations Growing and Collaborating
Abstract:
The participants represent affiliates of the 21-year old TESOL Central American and Caribbean Basin (CA&CB) Affiliates Regional Group. Each participant will present some national areas of concern and the history and current status of the CA&CB group as well as possible projects for further collaboration.
Presenter Contact and Affiliation:
Name: Ulrich Schrader
Affiliation: Mexico TESOL
Name: Álvaro Quintero-Polo
Affiliation: Asociación Colombiana de Profesores de Inglés, Colombia
Name: Maria Trapero-Dávila
Affiliation: Mexico TESOL
Name: Luisa Cristina Alvarez
Affiliation: Venezuela TESOL
Name: Naomi Vega
Affiliation: Puerto Rico TESOL
Thursday, 29 March, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM, Convention Center - 105-A

3. Title: Technology Integration in Siberia: Lessons Learned
Abstract:
The K-12 EFL instructor from Republic Sakha (Yakutia) in Siberia discusses a variety of ways to integrate technology in classrooms with limited access to the Internet and computers. The examples of technology integration include collaborative online projects, Web 2.0 integration, and activities like Hot Potatoes.
Presenter Contact and Affiliation:
Name: Victor Kirillin
Affiliation: Yakut TESOL Berdigestyakhskaya Gymnasium
Name: Larisa Olesova
Affiliation: Yakut TESOL Purdue University
Additional Contact: lolesova@yahoo.com
Thursday, 29 March, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM, Marriott - 406

4. Title: Minnesota Stories About Teaching Academic Language
Abstract:
This panel of K-12 teachers offers snapshots of classroom academic language instruction through photographs, sample work, and stories. We share the challenges and joys we experienced in using activities that focus on academic language. Handouts provide resources for audience members to explore the activities in their own classrooms.
Presenter Contact and Affiliation:
Name: Dr. Ranney
Affiliation: University of Minnesota
Name: Patsy Vinogradov
Affiliation: MinneTESOL
Friday, 30 March, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM, Convention Center - 105-A

5. Title: Visually-impaired Teacher & Learners’ Unique Teaching Experience
Abstract:
Teaching ESL to the blind is a challenge and sometimes an obstacle in an educational context that is full of sympathy and low expectations. The presenters will provide the participants with relevant recent research findings and a real ESL experience of a visually impaired teacher teaching a class of visually impaired students.
Presenter Contact and Affiliation:
Main Presenter: Salama Mohamed Salama
Affiliation: American University in Cairo and NileTESOL
Co- Presenter: Raafat Mikhail Gabriel
Affiliation: American University in Cairo and NileTESOL
Saturday, 31 March, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, Convention Center - 105-A

6. Title: A Student’s Voice: Building Transformational Learning Communities
Abstract:
This session focuses on ways to educate, unite staff, and create productive discourse to develop a supportive culture throughout the entire school for the ELL program and English learners. Program ideas, staff development topics and techniques, and strategies for program development and implementation will be included.
Presenter Contact and Affiliation:
Name: Jessica Feeser
Affiliation: Adjunct professor
Affiliation: Marion University
Name: Charlie Geier
Affiliation: INTESOL
Saturday, 31 March, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Convention Center - 106-A