TESOL Connections Mobile - Convention Special Issue: May 2018

TESOL Brings the World Together in Chicago

Couldn't attend the annual TESOL Convention in Chicago, Illinois, USA? We have you covered with some of what you may have missed.

Emerging EdTech Tools at TESOL 2018

by Aaron Schwartz

TESOL 2018 introduced some new technologies and some new uses for some old favorites. Learn about the most exciting edtech tools for ELT in 2018.

TESOL 2018: Photos and Social Media

Take a look at some of the photos from TESOL 2018, the Convention-related social media posts (and resources), and the Convention hashtag mosaic. Find yourself or a colleague!

Free Recorded Session: TESOL's 6 Principles in Action

At TESOL 2018, TESOL International Association introduced The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners, which describe effective instructional and assessment practices and optimal conditions for second language learning. Here, in a free recorded session, watch the writing team provide an overview of these six core principles and their applications for Grades K–12.

What Did You Take Away From Convention?

TESOL leaders are in a unique position to both learn from the annual Convention and to be a part of what makes it run smoothly. A few TESOL leaders share their most useful and practical takeaways from TESOL 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Recognizing Excellence: TESOL 2018 Grants and Scholarships Recipients

TESOL celebrates excellence in the field every year at its convention for merits such as service to the field, research, teaching, and leadership. This year, awards were given to outstanding teachers, researchers, students, and English learner advocates. Here are some of this year's award winners.

Convention Recorded Sessions: View sessions from the TESOL 2018 Convention in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Recorded sessions are available for purchase on the TESOL Live Learning Center. For US$149 you can have full access to the selected recorded 2018 Convention sessions! You may also purchase individual sessions for US$15. Here's a sample of what you'll find:

Electronic Village and Technology Showcase Webcasts: The Computer-Assisted Language Learning IS presents free webcasts from Chicago.

Action Agenda for the Future of the TESOL Profession: At TESOL 2018, TESOL presented the Action Agenda, which resulted from last year’s Summit on the Future of the TESOL Profession and offers a guide to strengthening and improving the TESOL profession for years to come.

Convention Mobile Site: The easy-to-use mobile site allows you to search for sessions and download handouts with a click or a tap.

Convention Program Book (PDF): Download the full Program Book to check out some of the hundreds of sessions, see the highlights, or find contact info for a presenter you'd like to get in touch with.

Convention Pricing on TESOL Press Titles: #TESOL18 savings have been extended to nonattendees! Get 15% off all print and ebook titles from TESOL Press, including new releases. Save with code ALL15 until 10 May 2018.

Director; Mader Learning Center, Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, Indiana, USA

Online English Teacher; Qkids, Online, Nationwide

ESL Faculty; South Central College, North Mankato and Faribault, Minnesota, USA

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