TESOL Connections Mobile - Convention Special Issue: May 2014

TESOL 2014: ELT for the Next Generation

Read the highlights of the 2014 TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo in Portland, Oregon, USA, which brought together nearly 7,000 educators.

The 2014 Convention in Photos

Check out the photos from TESOL 2014 in Portland, Oregon. See the sessions, the exhibit hall, presenters, and TESOLers in action all around the convention center. [NOTE: Many images may result in slow loading for mobile devices.]

Tech Overview: Highlights From TESOL 2014

by Tara Arntsen, TESOL Tech Blogger

What were the hot tech topics in 2014? Read about the latest trends in educational tech and how TESOLers are using them.

My Favorite Convention Session Was. . .

Attendees from TESOL 2014 share the ideas and practical lessons from their most memorable convention sessions. Read about creating digital course packs, using Prezi in class to take virtual roadtrips, teaching multiword expressions, and more. See if you can implement any of these ideas today!

TESOL 2014 Award Winners

Every year, TESOL gives away more than US$50,000 in cash and prizes through its awards. TESOL's 2014 award winners were selected for their service to the association and scholarship to the field of English language teaching. Awards were presented at the 2014 TESOL Annual Convention & English Language Expo in Portland, Oregon, USA. Read about this year's award winners, and find out how to nominate someone or apply yourself.

Download Convention Session Materials: All presenters have been asked to upload their session handouts and presentations into the TESOL Resource Center. Search for sessions you're interested in to see if resources are available!

Convention Recorded Sessions: Listen to sessions from the TESOL 2014 convention in Portland, Oregon, USA.

Free Recorded Keynote Sessions:

"English as A Powerful Instrument of Community Building in East Asia," Opening Keynote presented by Surin Pitsuwan.
"Five Megatrends Shaping the Future of TESOL," James E. Alatis Plenary, presented by David Graddol.
"Next Generation ELT: Voices of TESOLERS," Presidential Keynote, presented by Deena Boraie.
"Complexity Theory: Renewing Our Understanding of Language, Learning, and Teaching," Saturday Keynote, presented by Diane Larsen-Freeman

Recorded Sessions for Purchase

TESOL Live Learning Center: For US$149 you will have full access to the selected recorded 2014 convention sessions! You may purchase individual sessions for US$15.

Electronic Village and Technology Showcase Resources: Access many resources from the 2014 Convention, including webcasts of CALL-IS sessions and presentations from the Electronic Village (along with materials).

Convention Blogs, Live From TESOL 2014: TESOL bloggers posted live while attending 2014. Read up on what they had to say as they attended sessions, sat in on meetings, and made new connections.

TESOL Reserach Agenda 2014: Announced at the 2014 Convention in Portland, the first draft TESOL Research Agenda 2014 is ready for review! Please give us your feedback.

TESOL Press: Attendees who visited the TESOL Center found these best sellers and just off press books!

Language Teaching Insights From Other Fields: Sports, Arts, Design and More, shortlisted for a prestigious ELTons award. Read a free chapter.
The Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts for English Language Learners: Grades K–5. Read a free chapter.
The Common Core State Standards in Mathematics for English Language Learners Grades K–8. Read a free chapter.
Assessing English Learners in U.S. Schools. Read a free chapter.
English Language Teacher Development series. Browse all 15 small books.

Tell TESOL What You Thought of the Convention: Did you attend TESOL 2014? TESOL would like to get a feel for your experience at the event. Take this 8-minute survey to help TESOL improve its programming for the future.

Academic English Program Manager, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oegon, USA

English Language Teachers, International Company for Education and Training, Saudi Arabia

Consulting Opportunities, Higher Committee for Education Development English Language Center, Ball state University, International Zone in Baghdad, Iraq

ESL Instructor, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oegon, USA

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Call for Participation for 2015 TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, 26–28 March, Toronto, Canada.

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