Welcome to the February issue of TESOL Video News. I hope all of you enjoyed your winter break and had enough rest. This year’s weather seems to be extraordinarily cold: We have heard reports about cold weather in many places around the world. I hope you are all well and fine.

In this issue, we have Lisa Leopold, from Monterey Institute of International Studies, sharing her techniques of using digital media storytelling to improve students’ listening. Then two scholars from Turkey, Dr. Meral Guceri and Naime Meltem Bizim, reveal the results of their brief research study on incorporating video in teacher education.

The Video IS is soliciting articles for future issues of TESOL Video News. If you are interested in using movies or creating digital media lessons, you are more than welcome to share your experience with us. Submit articles or announcements to me, Kenneth Chi. You may also send opinions and suggestions at any time to the leaders (see the end of this issue for contact information) or to the e-list. We look forward to hearing from you.

Kenneth Chi received his TESOL teacher certificate at Teachers College, Columbia University, and his MA from New York University and is currently teaching at Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan. He has been teaching English as a foreign language for more than 15 years. His interests are incorporating movies and digital media into language lessons, assessment, and grammar teaching.