Sunshine State TESOL 35th Annual Conference
Orlando, FL May 16-18, 2013
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WELCOME
Welcome .......................................................................3 Greetings From The SSTESOL President ..............................6 Sunshine State Tesol of Florida .........................................7 GREETINGS,
In Sincere Appreciation ...................................................9 Featured Speakers ........................................................ 11
As Mayor of the City of Orlando, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the “City Beautiful� and to the Sunshine State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (SSTESOL) 2013 Conference. I hope that your conference is a successful one, as attendees explore the theme “Expanding Traditions: Merging Methodology and Technology.�
Conference Snapshot (Three-Day View) ............................ 12
Orlando is a City on the rise.
Awards ....................................................................... 10
Thursday - Conference At A Glance .................................. 13
I encourage those of you visiting Orlando to experience all of the things that make Orlando one of the fastest growing, most business-friendly and quality of life-centered cities in our nation.
Friday - Conference At A Glance ...................................... 14 Saturday - Conference At A Glance .................................. 15 Thursday Session Descriptions ........................................ 16 Friday Session Descriptions............................................ 22 Saturday Session Descriptions ........................................ 30 List Of Exhibitors.......................................................... 34 Alphabetical List Of Presenters....................................... 36 Feedback Survey........................................................... 42 Notes.......................................................................... 44
8QGHUQHDWK D VN\OLQH WKDW KDV GRXEOHG LQ MXVW WKH ODVW ÀYH \HDUV RXU G\QDPLF EXVWOLQJ 'RZQWRZQ LV DOLYH ZLWK ÀQH GLQLQJ H[FLWLQJ QLJKW OLIH IDEXORXV VKRSSLQJ \HDU URXQG RXWGRRU DFWLYLWLHV DUWV DQG FXOWXUH professional sports and abundant parks. Our vibrant and diverse culture is evidenced by the many distinctive neighborhoods that dot our City. I invite you to walk our red brick, tree lined streets, visit our beautiful historic districts or our Downtown Arts District and take in Orlando’s crown jewel, Lake Eola Park. Again, welcome to Orlando! We are happy to have you here and hope you enjoy taking part in the wonderful experiences that can only be found here. Best wishes for a productive conference and continued success. I hope you enjoy your time here and I hope you visit Orlando again soon. Sincerely,
Buddy Dyer Mayor
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Dear Friends, As Mayor of Orange County, I offer my warm welcome to the Sunshine State Teachers ofEnglish to Speakers of Other Languages (SSTESOL) for their 2013 conference! We are honored that you chose to host your event at the Double Tree Universal Studios in Orlando. Moreover, I would like to commend SSTESOL on striving to give educators access to professional development, resources, and interaction, as well as provide leadership and advocacy in language policy issues. I am continuously amazed by the youth of today and believe that they are the leaders of our future. However, it is because of our educators that young people not only strive to succeed, but also set out to accomplish goals that will better themselves and their community. Thank you for your continued dedication and commitment to teachers and students in the state of Florida. Additionally, Orange County has much to offer to help make your event memorable. Most VLJQLÀFDQW ZH KRVW PRUH WKDQ PLOOLRQ YLVLWRUV D \HDU $VLGH IURP RXU EHDXWLIXO )ORULGD ZHDWKHU we are home to more than 90 attractions and exciting theme parks, a world-class convention center, an award winning international airport, more than 150 world-renowned golf courses, a wide variety RI VSRUWV HYHQWV ÀQH PXVHXPV JUHDW VKRSSLQJ FXOWXUDO DFWLYLWLHV DQG PDQ\ QDWXUDO ZRQGHUV ZKLFK makes our region unique. Additionally, our region is also home to top rated higher education institutions, the 2nd largest convention center in the nation and a burgeoning community of biotech, life sciences and research facilities, which have been recognized around the world for its forward thinking success. We are truly proud of being a major international destination. Orlando, the largest city in Orange County, has been cited as one of America’s ten best cities in which to live and work. We are extremely proud of that distinction and honored that you chose Orlando to host SSTESOL’s 2013 conference!
May 16, 2013 As Superintendent of the Osceola School District, I am extremely proud to welcome you to the heart of Central Florida for the 2013 Sunshine State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages conference. No matter where you’ve traveled from in our great state to be with us throughout the conference, be assured that we are all here for the same reason: to create English language learners who are prepared for success in the 21st Century. Your conference theme, “Expanding Traditions: Merging Methodology and Technology� goes hand in hand with our district goal of the use of technology to increase student achievement, communication, assessment, and overall productivity.
Students in Osceola County proudly represent 107 different countries and speak over 97 languages, with Spanish, Arabic, Creole, Haitian-Creole, Portuguese, French, Urdu, Tagalog, Russian, and Chinese/Zhongwen rounding out the top ten. Our district-wide Hispanic student population average is 56%, with 26% being English Language Learners (ELLs). We value the unique perspective that our multilingual learners bring to the classroom, and work hard to ensure that they demonstrate the highest academic achievement possible. I also encourage you to make the most out of this wonderful conference and your time in Central Florida. Learn from each other and share the knowledge that you have. That is how we will continue to grow and expand our FROOHFWLYH NQRZOHGJH IRU WKH EHQHĂ€W RI VWXGHQWV LQ WKLV JUHDW VWDWH DQG QDWLRQ Best wishes for an outstanding conference!
Sincerely, Melba Luciano Superintendent
Teresa Jacobs
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GREETINGS FROM THE SSTESOL PRESIDENT
As Superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools, I welcome you to the annual Sunshine State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Conference. The Sunshine State TESOL conference is an opportunity for you to learn from experts, network with practitioners and enjoy the company of other hard working educators.
May 16, 2013 Welcome to Orange County! It is an honor for Central Florida to be the site selected for the 2013 Conference for Sunshine State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Your conference’s theme, “Expanding Traditions: Merging Methodology and Technology� is very timely and noteworthy. The conference’s many expert speakers will provide valuable professional development for our state’s TESOL professionals. For those of you that are visitors to our area, I hope you get to experience the real Central Florida. We are proud of our increasingly diverse community. Our students now represent 212 different countries and speak more than 160 different languages and dialects. I know this conference is an important opportunity to highlight our public elementary and secondary school, as well as our higher education partners - Valencia College and the University of Central Florida. I wish you a successful and productive 2013 SSTESOL Conference. Sincerely,
Barbara M. Jenkins, Ed.D. Superintendent
It is very important that as a state and as a nation, we UHFRJQL]H DQG VXSSRUW WKH EHQHÀWV RI VWXGHQWV VSHDNLQJ D second language and embrace our English Language Learners as key contributors to the learning experiences of all of our students. As we prepare our students for a global economy, it is necessary to support how our ELL students are assimilated into our schools and communities. As we all know, the strength of our country comes from embracing our diversity and collectively working together for our future. Seminole County Public Schools is a diverse, multi-national district. Our students represent 139 different countries and 109 different languages. Other than English, the top ten languages spoken by our students are Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Ukrainian, Tamil (language spoken in South India & East Sri Lanka), Russian, Gujarati (west coast of India) and French. During the last ten years, Seminole County Public Schools’ Hispanic population has increased to 22 % of the student population and currently we have approximately 2,450 English Language Learners. Seminole County Public Schools’ English Language Learners are on a path of continuous OHDUQLQJ JDLQV LPSURYHPHQW 2XU GLVWULFW KDV LPSOHPHQWHG VFLHQWLÀF UHVHDUFK EDVHG SURJUDPV and trained our ESOL teachers to work to ensure every student has an opportunity for academic success. In addition, starting in 2013-14, SCPS will offer a Dual Language program at three elementary schools. All of these efforts are supported by a committed School Board, and a strong parent and community network dedicated to our students. Seminole County Public Schools takes pride in the academic and social success of our English Language Learners, is committed to on-going training and support for our ESOL teachers, and embraces the innovation and diversity that our English Language Learners bring to the school district.
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GREETINGS FROM THE SSTESOL PRESIDENT
SUNSHINE STATE TESOL OF FLORIDA CONFERENCE TEAM MEMBERS
SSTESOL HISTORY
May 16, 2013 Welcome to Orlando, and the 35th annual SSTESOL Conference, Expanding Traditions: Merging Methodology and Technology! We are glad you are here and look forward to this time together. 7KH FRQIHUHQFH WHDP KDV ZRUNHG KDUG WR SODQ DQG GHOLYHU D ZRUOG FODVV HYHQW ÀOOHG ZLWK many opportunities for exciting and rewarding professional growth. If you are new to the TESOL FRPPXQLW\ ZH H[WHQG D ZDUP ZHOFRPH LI \RX DUH D YHWHUDQ 667(62/ SDUWLFLSDQW ZHOFRPH EDFN Whether your focus is K-12, higher education, EFL, adult ESOL, or teacher preparation, we think you ZLOO ÀQG VRPHWKLQJ RI LQWHUHVW WR \RX RYHU WKH QH[W IHZ GD\V In accordance with our theme, this year’s conference will provide a forum for sharing innovative ideas and strategies for integrating technology for meaningful classroom use. The promise of technology lies in its ability to support student learning and creativity and enrich learning environments. I hope that in attending this SSTESOL conference, you are able to increase your knowledge, gain new skills, gather ideas, and broaden your perspectives. :KLOH \RX¡UH KHUH SOHDVH WDNH WKH WLPH WR YLVLW \RXU ORFDO DIÀOLDWH ERRWK 3OHDVH DOVR YLVLW RXU SXEOLVKHUV DQG YHQGRUV 7KHUH \RX ZLOO ÀQG DQ DUUD\ RI PDWHULDOV WR KRQH \RXU VNLOOV RU HQKDQFH \RXU FRXUVH RIIHULQJV 2XU H[KLELWRUV DUH WKH EDFNERQH RI RXU FRQIHUHQFH DQG have graciously sponsored several of our expert plenary speakers. Finally, after all is said and done, enjoy Orlando. We chose this venue largely because of the family-friendly atmosphere. After a full day of academic sessions and multiple workshops, take some time to relax and explore the city. Take advantage of the cultural and linguistic diversity that makes this area a prime destination. Thank you for coming, and I hope you have a fantastic conference experience. Please feel free to stop and introduce yourself and share your feedback. The conference team strives to make this event exceed your expectations every year. Collegially, Kisha C. Bryan SSTESOL President
When organized in 1975 the genesis of SSTESOL originally was a four state group: Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida TESOL. In 1980, this group adopted the name Gulf TESOL and had about 300 members. At the same time another group with membership focused in Southeast Florida retained the name Florida TESOL and hosted the 1987 TESOL International Convention in Miami Beach. In 1990, Broward separated from Florida TESOL in the southeast, formed the Broward TESOL Council, and joined Gulf TESOL as its ÀUVW FKDSWHU 7KH QH[W WZR FKDSWHUV WR MRLQ ZHUH 1RUWKHDVW )ORULGD TESOL and Treasure Coast TESOL. By 1995, there were about 450 members in Gulf TESOL. A controversial and unifying issue for TESOL folks in the state in the 1990’s was the implementation of the Florida Consent Decree. In 1995, the membership voted to become Sunshine State TESOL, a Florida organization. In 1997, SSTESOL hosted the TESOL International Convention in Orlando, giving the organization pubOLFLW\ DQG D ÀQDQFLDO ERRVW 7KDW \HDU 667(62/ RIÀFLDOO\ GHÀQHG board member roles and responsibilities. At the same time, the once separate Florida TESOL organization moved to dissolution and 0LDPL 'DGH 7(62/ ZDV HVWDEOLVKHG DV D FKDSWHU DIÀOLDWH WKXV SSTESOL came to represent the entire state of Florida. In October 2000, SSTESOL hosted the Southeast Regional TESOL Conference in Miami.
James May
Lindi Kourtellis
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Program Chair
Kisha C. Bryan
Stephen Johnson
SSTESOL President
Treasurer
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Ekaterina Goussakova
Teresa Lucas
Exhibitor Liaison
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STATE CHAPTERS
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Bay Area Regional TESOL (BARTESOL): Don Modesto
Miami-Dade TESOL: Elvia Hernandez
Broward ESOL Council (BEC): Monica Nelsas
Northeast Florida TESOL (NEFTESOL): Betsy Sotillo-Gaura
Central Florida TESOL (CFTESOL): Gerry Stewart
Palm Beach TESOL: Jean Bayol
Emerald Coast TESOL: Laureen Fregeau
Suncoast TESOL: TBA
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SUNSHINE STATE TESOL OF FLORIDA 2012 - 2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SSTESOL PAST PRESIDENTS
President Kisha Bryan, Florida State College at Jacksonville
Immediate Past President Patricia Grant, Duval County Public Schools
First Vice President James May, Valencia College
Second Vice President Lindi Kourtellis, Valencia College
Secretary Betty Green, Daytona State College
Treasurer Stephen Johnson, Miami Dade College
Members-at-Large Teresa Lucas (2010-2013), Florida International University Arlene Costello (2010-2013), Escambia County Public Schools Ester de Jong (2011-2014), University of Florida Li-Lee Tunceren (2012-2015), St. Petersburg College Melanie Gonzalez (2012-2015), University of Central Florida Christine Dahnke (2012-2015), Duval County Public Schools
Alternate Members-at-Large Katya Goussakova (2012-2013), Seminole State College
([ 2IĂ€FLR %RDUG 0HPEHU Receiving Secretary Cynthia Schuemann, Miami Dade College
The Messenger Editor Betty Green, Daytona State College
SSTESOL Journal Editors Ester de Jong, University of Florida Maria Coady, University of Florida Candace Harper, University of Florida
Webmaster James May, Valencia College
Social Media Liaison Lindi Kourtellis, Valencia College
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IN SINCERE APPRECIATION
1975-1976 Carol Cargill 1976-1977 Mary Jane Schenk 1977-1978 Jane Harder 1978-1979 John Rogers 1979-1980 Sheila Acevedo 1980-1981 Judy Judd Price 1981-1982 Pat Byrd 1982-1983 Bob King 1983-1984 Susan McFalls 1984-1985 Jerry Messee 1985-1986 Bill Powell 1986-1987 Edwina Hoffman 1987-1988 Luz Paredes Lono 1988-1989 Randall Alford 1989-1990 Consuelo Stebbins 1990-1991 Yvonne Cadiz 1991-1992 Linda Evans 1992-1993 Sandra Fradd 1993-1994 Nancy Lucas 1994-1995 Allene Grognet 1995-1996 Judy Strother 1996-1997 Pat Ellis 1997-1998 Judy Jameson 1998-1999 Michael Kraft 1999-2000 Marilyn Santos 2000-2001 Sandra Hancock 2001-2002 Katherine Dunlop 2002-2003 Betty Green 2003-2004 Cheryl Benz/Betty Green 2004-2005 Suze Lindor 2005-2006 Jose Carmona 2006-2007 Carmen Morales-Jones 2007-2008 Roger Thompson 2008-2009 Ann Jackman 2009-2010 Cynthia Schuemann 2010-2011 Nora Dawkins 2011-2012 Patricia Grant
SPECIAL THANK YOU Arnhilda Badia, President of the JosĂŠ MartĂ Foundation Chane Eplin, SALA Bureau Chief at the Florida Department of Education
CENTRAL FLORIDA TESOL — HOST CHAPTER Gerry Stewart, Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies Juliette Gjini, Seminole County Public Schools
Mayor Teresa Jacobs, Orange County
Rachel Wilkinson, Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies
Mayor Buddy Dyer, City of Orlando 6XSHULQWHQGHQW :DOW *ULIĂ€Q 6HPLQROH &RXQW\ Superintendent Melba Luciano, Osceola County
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Superintendent Barbara M. Jenkins, Orange County
Jill Jackson, DoubleTree Orlando Jessie Austudillo, DoubleTree Orlando
2013 CONFERENCE TEAM
Jay Varner, DoubleTree Orlando
James May, Valencia College Lindi Kourtellis, Valencia College
SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE VOLUNTEERS
Kisha Bryan, Florida State College at Jacksonville
Lindsay Vecchio - University of Florida
Katya Goussakova, Seminole State College
He Stephanie Huang - University of Florida
Teresa Lucas, Florida International University
Ahyea Alice Jo - University of Florida
Stephen Johnson, Miami Dade College
Seongah Byeon - University of Florida
SSTESOL Patricia Grant, Duval County Public Schools
SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE SPONSORS/SUPPORTERS
Ester de Jong, University of Florida
Jeff Janelle, jeffjanelle.com
Li-Lee Tunceren, St. Petersburg College
More than Just Ink
Melanie Gonzalez, University of Central Florida
Carolina TESOL
Arlene Costello, Escambia County Public Schools
Glenda Norvell, New Readers Press
Cynthia Schuemann, Miami Dade College
Robyn Smith, New Readers Press
Betty Green, Daytona State College
Keith Folse, University of Central Florida
Christine Dahnke, Duval County Public Schools
TESOL International
Proposal Reviewers Adult ESL: Melanie Gonzalez, Katya Goussakova, Stephen Johnson Advocacy: Arlene Costello Dual language/Bilingual Education: Ester deJong, Seongah Byeon EFL: Lindi Kourtellis K-12: Patricia Grant Teacher Education: Kisha Bryan, Ester deJong, Lindsay Vecchio, He Stephanie Huang, Ahyea Alice Jo Technology: James May, Li-Lee Tunceren
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AWARDS
FEATURED SPEAKERS
2013 PRESIDENT’S AWARD Dr. Maria I. Pouncey
DR. JANET ZADINA Dr. Maria I. Pouncey is the project director for the Migrant Education Program with the Panhandle Area Educational Consortium. For more than 21 years, she has worked with migrant and farmworker families, English language learners and community organizations that serve them. Passionate about education, she has consistently collaborated with various inter and intrastate migrant programs, school districts, and interested agencies and communities – providing training and guidance relevant to the Title 1, Part C Migrant Education Program and English learner services and accommodations. Further supporting migrant and farmworker families, she has organized a Migrant Seasonal Farmworker Program that offers additional resources to migrant families and stipends to support participation in educational programs that help further their educational and employment goals. Dr. Pouncey has collaborated with the local community college and university to provide ESOL professional development for teachers of students from migrant families. For the ODVW ÀYH VXPPHUV VKH KDV SURYLGHG RSSRUWXQLWLHV IRU SUH VHUYLFH (62/ WHDFKHUV WR ZRUN with these students in a summer camp setting. Dr. Pouncey supports life-long learning, encourages migrant and seasonal farmworker English language learner families to participate in their children’s education, and regularly educates parents on the rights of English language learners. She is a staunch advocate for those families who live at the margins of society and the teachers who have the knowledge and passion to educate them.
2013 OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD RECIPIENT
Thursday, May 16th – 2:00pm to 3:15pm in Orange Dr. Janet Zadina is an Educational Neuroscientist who sees brain research through the eyes of a teacher and teaching through the eyes of a researcher. After twenty years’ teaching experience at both high VFKRRO DQG FROOHJH OHYHOV VKH EHFDPH D FRJQLWLYH QHXURVFLHQWLVW 6KH EULGJHV WKH ÀHOGV RI HGXFDWLRQ and neuroscience through her work as a researcher, teacher, author, and international speaker.
DR. TIM COLLINS Friday, May 17th – 12:00pm to 1:30pm in Orange Dr. Tim Collins, Ph.D., is associate professor, ESL and bilingual education, at National Louis University in Chicago, one of the oldest and most renowned colleges of education in the U.S. The author of over 25 textbooks and media publications, Dr. Collins is the founder or co-founder of two technology in education companies, and an early mover in both epublishing and mobile learning with cell phones. He has taught in Spain, Morocco, Taiwan, and the United States.
Dr. Myra Medina Dr. Myra Medina is a professor at Miami Dade College in the department of ESL and Foreign Languages at the North Campus. Her primary responsibilities are to teach English for Academic Purposes and Spanish. Because English and Spanish are her areas of expertise, she has published in both languages. Her publications in Spanish include SHGDJRJLFDO PDWHULDOV OLWHUDU\ UHYLHZV DQG D VKRUW VWRU\ DQG LQ (QJOLVK VKH KDV FR DXthored ESL textbooks among other publications. She is a member of the editorial board of Baquiana, a literary publication in Spanish. Some of the recognitions Dr. Medina has received are an Endowed Teaching Chair from Miami-Dade College, the NISOD award for Teaching Excellence from the University of Texas at Austin, the Modern Languages Alumni Honor Roll Award from Rhode Island College, the Academic Excellence Award from CrĂtica Literaria Dominicana, and Distinguished Professor Promotion. In 2011, she received a grant through the Fulbright Specialist Program to train faculty at the Universidad APEC in the Dominican Republic in the areas of theories of language acquisition and second language methodology. She has recently been selected to serve as a peer reviewer in the Fulbright Specialist Program in the discipline category of Applied Linguistics/TEFL.
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DR. THOMAS COBB Saturday, May 18th – 9:00am to 10:00am in Orange Dr. Tom Cobb has taught and coordinated ESL reading programs and trained ESL teachers in many parts of the world (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Japan, England, and Canada). He currently teaches teachers and does research and development in applied linguistics at the University of Quebec in Montreal, Canada. His development work is mainly involved with building and maintaining his Lextutor website, which is devoted to supplying ESL and French teachers and learners worldwide with tools for “data driven� language learning.
Orlando, May 16 - 18, 2013
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THURSDAY, MAY 16TH
7:00am – 8:15am
Registration
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Publisher / Vendor Set-Up
8:30am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Publisher Exhibits (closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
8:30am – 5:00pm 9:00am – 11:45am
Publisher Exhibits (closed for lunch 12:00pm – 12:45pm) 45-Minute and 90-Minute Concurrent Sessions
9:00am – 11:45am
45-Minute and 90-Minute Concurrent Sessions 3ODWHG /XQFK $ZDUGV 5DIĂ H 'U 7LP Collins)
12:00pm – 12:45pm 1:45pm – 6:30pm
Networking – Lunch on Your Own 45-Minute and 90-Minute Concurrent Sessions
1:00pm – 1:45pm 4:45pm – 5:30pm
45-Minute Concurrent Sessions SSTESOL Annual Business Meeting
8:00am – 2:00pm Plenary Speaker (Dr. Tom Cobb)
Registration
10:15am – 1:00pm
7:45am – 8:45am 45-Minute and 90-Minute Concurrent Sessions
Sunshine State TESOL Conference
Departure
1:00pm
Plenary Speaker (Dr. Janet Zadina) 6:00-Â7:30
4:30-Â5:15
3:30-Â4:15
2:00 Â -Â Â 3:15
1:00 Â -Â Â 1:45
12:00 Â -Â Â 12:45
Levy “Migrant Laptops: Credit Recovery for the Children of Farmworkers�
Belvis “Persuasive Writing Instruction in a Critical Literacy Framework for Middle School ELLs�
LĂłpez Estrada “Eliciting Students’ Extended Use of Spanish During Whole Group Instruction in a First Grade Two-Way Immersion Classroomâ€?
NETWORKING Â -Â Â LUNCH Â ON Â YOUR Â OWN
Al Khaiyali “Engaging EFL Learners to Develop Comprehension Strategies Using Picture Books�
Trotta “Using Television and Movies to Develop Classroom Activities�
Perez-Prado “Using Social Networking & Dramatization in TESOL Teacher Education�
Porter “The Use of iBooks and iTunes U in the Classroom�
Kellerman “Utilizing PowerPoint Technology to Successfully Teach ELL Students Oral Presentation Skills�
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Verde “Using an Academic Vocabulary Tracking Chart in the K-12 Classroom�
Karlsson “Quantitative and qualitative aspects of L1 (Swedish) and L2 (English) idiom comprehension�
Lucas “Habits of Mind for ESL Educators�
PLENARY  SPEAKER  –  DR.  JANET  ZADINA  “USING  BRAIN  RESEARCH  TO  ENHANCE  AND  ENERGIZE  LANGUAGE  INSTRUCTION:  THE  MULTIPLE  PATHWAYS  MODEL�  ORANGE
Tran, Nichols & Folse “Three Components of Successful Conversation Classes�
Benitez-Rosa & Acevedo “Know Your Literacy Shifts!â€? Deacon & Nakamura “Teaching Japanese Learners of (QJOLVK 3UHSRVLWLRQV 'LIĂ€FXOW versus Easy Differencesâ€?
O’Donnell & Gilbert “Understanding Student Anxiety in the Classroom�
Williams & Habib “Training ESOL Teachers through On-line Instruction�
Eplin “Update on Florida’s English Language Learners (ELLs) for the 2013 Sunshine State TESOL Conference�
Dwyer & Platt “Lessons from Angola, Rwanda, and Bangladesh: Bringing them back to Florida�
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Program at a Glance
Vecchio “The Educational Experiences of Haitian Adolescents with Limited Formal Schooling�
11:00 Â -Â Â 11:45
9:00am – 10:00am
Publisher / Vendor Set-Up
Abobaker “The Effect of English Captioning While Listening on Second Language Learners Comprehension�
FRIDAY, MAY 17TH
10:00 Â -Â Â 10:45
2:00pm – 3:15pm
SATURDAY, MAY 18TH Torrey “Linking Social Studies Curriculum to USCIS Naturalization Requirements�
6:00pm BROWARD
Publisher Exhibits (closed after 12:00pm)
Kellerman & Schroeder “Using Video Clips from Popular TV Shows to Teach Effective Recognition and Utilization of Tones to ESL Students�
12:00pm – 1:30pm 8:30am – 1:00pm
Lopez Estrada, Rodriguez & Bonet “21st Century Classrooms: Exploring Perspectives, Negotiating ComputerMediated Landscapes, and Integrating Technology in the ESOL Classroom�
Registration
8:00am – 10:00am
Green “Save�
Welcome Reception Registration
9:00-Â9:45
3:00pm – 6:00pm
6:00PM – 7:30PM
Chou “Strategies Using Word to Word Dictionaries as Accommodation for FCAT�
Board Orientation and Registration Training 45-Minute and 90-Minute Concurrent Sessions
Deacon “Building Graphemic Awareness: Arabic Orthographic Errors in English�
1:00pm – 3:00pm 3:30pm – 5:15pm
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH
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Zadina “Using Brain Research to Orchestrate Language Learning: The Multiple Pathways Model�
May “Flipping Your Classroom: Curating Engaging LevelAppropriate Content for Students�
Navarre & Deuel “Taking Tradition to TimeSaving Technology�
Erben “A Pedagogic ESOL Essential: Web 2.0 Tools�
May “The Power of Backchanneling: Free Tools to Enhance Classroom Communication�
FLORIDA Â KEYS
Thursday,  Friday,  &  Saturday:  May  16-Â18,  2013  DoubleTree  by  Hilton  Hotel  at  the  Entrance  to  Universal  Orlando  Orlando,  Florida
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Le “Pathways: Academic Literacy through National Geographic Content” Reilly & Folse “I Am Boring: A Corpus Study of -ing and -ed Participial Adjectives”
Graney “The Flipped Class: Year Two”
10:00 - 10:45
11:00 - 11:45
Torrey “E-learning or Traditional Format for ESOL Teacher Preparation Courses”
Fisher “Interactive Notebooks and Foldables for ELLs”
Hammond Carrasquel “Assessing ESL Speaking Skills (With and Without Technology)”
12:15 - 1:00
11:15 - 12:00
10:15 - 11:00
9:00-10:00
Haring, Valdeos, Hancock & Wedding “Cruisin’ in My Wagon: Engaging ELLs in Language Learning and Culture Study through Doo Wop & Swing Songs”
Templeman, Harvey, Estes & Naghitorabi “The Culture of You: Students and Social Media”
Torrey “Help! I Don’t Speak Their Language”
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Liontas “Straight from the Horse’s Mouth: How to Teach Idioms and Not Lose Your Marbles”
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Ballard, Galeano & Torres “Integration of Technology in ESOL ÀHOG H[SHULHQFHµ
Anton “The Contemporary Music Approach to Teaching ESL”
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Jones & DeLorenzo “ESL Students in the Writing Center: Inquiry and Action”
Shaqareq & McMurria “Linking Minds to Technology”
BROWARD
Seren “Interactive Read Aloud”
Vargas & Shelly “Supplementing Academic ESL Curricula with Authentic Materials”
DADE
Manner, Foronda, Powell & Flores “Professional Development in ESL: a Virtual Model”
Tunceren & Benson “Advancing Critical Literacies in Online EAP Courses”
Rodriguez Spence “The Term Paper and Technology: Avoiding the Pitfalls”
FLORIDA KEYS
Smith “A Treasure Hunt Approach: Using eLibraryUSA to Teach Literature Reviews and Increase Digital Literacy”
Bittenbender Royal, McGreger, Murphy, Victor & Kilkowska “Developing a Service Learning Course for IEP Students”
Jalilzadeh & Dastgoshadeh “Reconceptualization of Validity: Post Methods Perspective”
Torrey “Implementing CCSS for TESOL/BE courses in Teacher Education Programs”
DeLorenzo “Parental Beliefs and Attitudes on Enrollment in a Dual Language Program at a Central Florida Elementary School” Jiang & Perkins “A Study of the Peters Effectiveness of Recasts: “A Team-based The Case of ELT in Learning Approach in the ESP classroom” Jiangsu Union Technical Institute” McPeek “The Effect of Native Writing Systems on the Interlanguage English Pronunciation of EFL and ESL Learners”
Anton “Know Your True Value As a Teacher” Hussein “Integrating Technology into genre based writing classes”
Reilly ´%HQHÀFLDO )XQFWLRQV of Poetry in Second Language Learning” Bittenbender Royal “Avoiding Heterosexism: The New Normal”
Trujillo “Balancing Common Core, Technology, and Cooperative Learning for ESOL Students”
Destrades-Mendoza & Johnstone “Using iPads to Enhance Intensive Academic English Instruction”
Elturki & Abobaker “Using Technology to Support ESL Teaching and Learning”
Graney “Making an ebook: %HQHÀWWLQJ IURP 0\ Mistakes”
Collins “Building Your Own Interactive Textbook”
Lopez-Lopez & Hussein “Integrating Technology in the Classroom”
Cobb “Building Your own Web Content for Learners in 10 Minutes”
FLORIDA KEYS
Contreras & Espinal “Please TURN ON your Cell Phones”
Liontas “Contextualizing Oracy and Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas”
Quijano “How to Better Assist our Spanish ELLs”
Lapp, Weber, Ariza & Zelden “Common Core Standards for ELLS in Middle School”
PLENARY SPEAKER - DR. TOM COBB “10 USES OF A MILLION WORD CORPUS IN ESL” ORANGE
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Goodman & Davis “AEROBIC & Visual PRONUNCIATION”
SSTESOL Annual, Business, Meeting
Devanny & Walton “Conversation Essentials”
deJong Getting Published: The SSTESOL Journal
Proietti, Folse & Denisenko “Five Practical ways to Teach Present Perfect”
Arsolino & Esparza “TFAs and ELLs: Lessons Taught and Lessons Learned”
Brinks Lockwood & Sippell “Trying to Flip the ESL Classroom: Applying Academic Strategies in Textbooks to Authentic Materials”
Hewett “The English Language Fellow Program”
Jones, Proietti & Keeler “Perceptions of Native and Non-Native Teachers in Asia”
Manner, Delgado, Hardy & Piro “Implementation of Instructional Strategies in ESL through Collaboration and Technology”
Destrades-Mendoza & Johnstone “Methodology and Implementation of Mobile and Blended Learning in an Intensive ESL Program”
Clarcq “Embedded Reading: Scaffolding Text for Student Success”
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Maldonado, Pappa & Rojas “Challenges Faced by Hispanic ELLs and Ways to Overcome Them”
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5:45 - 6:30
4:45 - 5:30
3:45 - 4:30
2:45 - 3:30
1:45 - 2:30
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BROWARD
PLENARY SPEAKER – DR. TIM COLLINS “WHAT’S WRONG RIGHT WITH EBOOKS? WHAT’S THE IDEAL EBOOK FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING?” PLATED LUNCH, AWARDS, & RAFFLE ORANGE
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Goodman & Davis “Your Present Perfect Life!”
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AFFILIATE BREAKFAST BY INVITATION ONLY (ORANGE)
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Gjini & Crum “Inclusion Through Team Teaching
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Foster & Horwitz “Learning from the Test: Going Beyond Class Averages”
8:00 - 8:45
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FRIDAY - CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE SATURDAY - CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE
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THURSDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS Thursday, 9:00am – 10:30am Broward
9:00 a.m. Thursday, 9:00am – 9:45am Cape Canaveral
Utilizing Audacity Software and TOEFL Speaking Tasks to Improve ELLs Pronunciation and Intonation Patterns 0DQ\ (//V KDYH GLIĂ€FXOWLHV OHDUQLQJ WKH FRUUHFW (QJOLVK SURQXQciation and intonation patterns of the language. How can we as instructors help them improve their pronunciation and intonation? This challenging task can be met by utilizing the computer recording technology, Audacity. Combining recording technology with speaking tasks while providing feedback will facilitate improvement. Deborah Kellerman, University of Florida
Thursday, 9:00am – 9:45am Volusia
Building Graphemic Awareness: Arabic Orthographic Errors in English ,Q WZR LQGHSHQGHQW VWXGLHV 'HDFRQ 'XQODS LW ZDV VWDWLVWLcally shown that Arabic students make more errors than students of other L1 backgrounds (including languages without Romanized alphabets). Reasons and solutions for this will be discussed in order to correct common deviant patterns via new grapheme to phoneme awareness. Robert Deacon, University of Florida Thursday, 9:00am – 9:45am Palm Beach
Strategies Using Word to Word Dictionaries as Accommodation for FCAT Most schools have dictionaries in the classroom. In Florida, LEP students can use word to word bilingual dictionaries as accommodation at FCAT. This session explores several effective strategies on students using dictionaries to acquire academic vocabulary and as ELL accommodation at FCAT.
Linking Social Studies Curriculum to USCIS Naturalization Requirements Current and proposed Immigration Reform provides a ‘path to FLWL]HQVKLS¡ UHTXLULQJ (QJOLVK ODQJXDJH SURĂ€FLHQF\ DQG NQRZOHGJH of U.S. civics topics. How can we prepare students and connect to Florida’s curriculum standards? What resources are available? How can immigrants be helped by schools or volunteer and advocacy organizations? Evelyn Torrey, Florida Atlantic University Thursday, 9:00am – 10:30am Dade
Lessons from Angola, Rwanda, and Bangladesh: Bringing Them Back to Florida In this interactive workshop, participants engage in stories from three developing countries, acknowledging pedagogical shifts in expertise from the foreigner to the local. Participants then connect these stories to Floridian contexts by examining their students’ communities and materials developed from their students’ lives, and planning lessons emerging from such orientation. Eric Dwyer, Florida International University Elizabeth Platt, Florida State University Thursday, 9:00am – 9:45am Florida Keys
The Power of Backchanneling: Free Tools to Enhance Classroom Communication Would you like to read your students’ minds? Know what they know and what they don’t? Know what your students are thinking while they are thinking it? This session will demonstrate free and easy to use techniques for both live-time and asynchronous backchanneled communication. All skill levels welcome. BYOD!
Thursday, 10:00am – 10:45am Palm Beach
10:00 a.m. Thursday, 10:00am – 10:45am Cape Canaveral
The Educational Experiences of Haitian Adolescents with Limited Formal Schooling
21st Century Classrooms: Exploring Perspectives, Negotiating Computer-Mediated Landscapes, and Integrating Technology in the ESOL Classroom
Many Florida ELLs are Haitian-born and some have had limited forPDO VFKRROLQJ 'XULQJ WKHLU ÀUVW \HDU LQ D )ORULGD KLJK VFKRRO ZKDW are the experiences of Haitian students with limited formal schooling? Findings from interviews with Haitian students, high school ESOL teachers, and mainstream classroom teachers will be presented.
Global trends highlight the importance of technology use to allow students to demonstrate learning process, thus facilitating language learning in meaningful contexts (Eaton, 2010). The authors will illuminate current conversations concerning technology integration LQ HGXFDWLRQ H[SORUH EHQHĂ€WV DQG FKDOOHQJHV RI WHFKQRORJ\ XVH IRU ESOL teaching, and share recommendations.
Lindsay Vecchio, University of Florida
Patricia LĂłpez Estrada, Technological Institute of Costa Rica Prisca Rodriguez, University of Florida Maria C. Bonet, Prince Georges Community College
Thursday, 10:00am – 10:45am Volusia
Using Video Clips from Popular TV Shows to Teach Effective Recognition and Utilization of Tones to ESL Students Many ESL students frequently have problems recognizing and identifying different tones like sarcasm in conversations or lectures when used by native speakers. Consequently, they then have problems producing those tones in their own speech. This lesson plan teaches DFFXUDWH UHFRJQLWLRQ LGHQWLĂ€FDWLRQ DQG UHSOLFDWLRQ RI WRQH XVLQJ video clips from popular TV shows and traditional group role playing activities. Deborah Kellerman, University of Florida Jennifer Schroeder, University of Florida
Thursday, 10:00am – 10:45am Florida Keys
A Pedagogic ESOL Essential: Web 2.0 Tools This presentation explores how web 2.0 technology can be employed in ESOL classrooms. Teachers will have a roadmap based on simple and manageable steps to implement over 200 web 2.0 tools throughRXW WKH VFKRRO \HDU LOOXVWUDWLQJ KRZ WHDFKHUV FDQ PDNH XVH RI ZHE tools to manage, prepare, present, facilitate, extend, apply, generate and create ESOL instruction in meaningful ways. Tony Erben, University of Tampa
11:00 a.m. Thursday, 11:00am – 11:45am Cape Canaveral
The Effect of English Captioning While Listening on Second Language Learners Comprehension This research paper aims to investigate a combination of scaffolding strategies such as reading captions while listening (bimodal texts) and topic and technology familiarity on ESL listening comprehension. Reima Abobaker, Washington State University
James May, Valencia College
Arthur Chou, Academic Learning Company
K-12 Programs
18
EFL
Technology
Sunshine State TESOL Conference
Teacher Education
Dual language/ Bilingual Education
Community College EA P/Adult/ IE P Orlando, May 16 - 18, 2013
Special Topics
Advocacy
19
THURSDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
This presentation will provide an update on Florida’s ELL data, including CELLA data, FCAT data, AMAO data, and graduation data. Also, information will be provided on ELLs and the Common Core, PARCC accommodations for ELLs, the ELPA21 consortium, and any other timely ELL updates.
Using Social Networking & Dramatization in TESOL Teacher Education
Three Components of Successful Conversation Classes
Using Television and Movies to Develop Classroom Activities
This workshop will involve participants in a teacher training activity that incorporates social networking and dramatization to promote engaged interaction among English Language Learners and their peers. Instagram and facebook will be used to demonstrate the potential of social networking as a springboard for interactive classrooms.
In this session, the presenters will describe three components of a successful conversation course, including the structure of the class, topics for conversation, and management of conversations. Activities to encourage conversation and cultural issues that arise will also be discussed. Handouts will be provided.
Learn how to create activities inspired by movies and television. Examples from grammar and vocabulary exercises to intercultural communication role-plays will be demonstrated.
Aixa Perez-Prado, Florida International University
Rose Tran, University of Central Florida William Nichols, University of Central Florida Keith Folse, University of Central Florida
Chane Eplin, Florida Department of Education Thursday, 11:00am – 11:45am Florida Keys Thursday, 11:00am – 11:45am Palm Beach
Engaging EFL Learners to Develop Comprehension Strategies Using Picture Books Picture books were used as supplementary materials to teach some basic comprehension strategies in the seventh and eighth EFL classrooms overseas. Results of qualitative data analysis showed some JHQHUDO ÀQGLQJV LQ WHUPV RI VWXGHQWV· RYHUDOO HQJDJHPHQW DQG WKHLU comprehension learning process.
Save time, document actions, eliminate time-consuming paper and pencil tasks, and easily retrieve ELL student data. Document ELL VWXGHQW SURJUHVV WRZDUG SURÀFLHQF\ DQG SURGXFH DFWLRQDEOH GDWD ZLWK the push of a button. Eliminate lost documents. SuccessEd’s Steve Navarre and Mellony Deuel present the company’s cloud-based, digital ELL solution. Steve Navarre, SuccessEd, LLC Mellony Deuel, SuccessEd, LLC
1:00 p.m.
Thursday, 11:00am – 11:45am Broward
This credit-recovery program for a highly mobile population describes how school districts can support CLD students to meet graduation requirements both state and federal. Michele Lopez-Stafford Levy, Broward College Ft. Lauderdale
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Persuasive text composition is an academic language skill that students must develop to succeed in school. This session reports on a research project in which middle school ELLs produced various persuasive texts within a critical literacy framework, following the self-regulated strategy development model (Harris & Graham, 1996). Renee Belvis, Pinellas County Public Schools
Training ESOL Teachers through On-line Instruction This presentation will explain how on-line instructional delivery systems can facilitate ESOL teacher education. After providing an overview of previous research about on-line instruction in teacher education, the presenters will offer strategies that can be used to engage students, provide content material, and assess their understanding of ESOL methodology Gwendolyn M.Williams, University of West Florida Amany Habib, University of West Florida
K-12 Programs
Persuasive Writing Instruction in a Critical Literacy Framework for Middle School ELLs
Thursday, 1:00pm – 1:45pm Cape Canaveral
Technology
Sunshine State TESOL Conference
Teacher Education
Thursday, 1:00pm – 1:45pm Broward
Eliciting Students’ Extended Use of Spanish during Whole Group Instruction in a First Grade Two-Way Immersion Classroom The qualitative study describes how a bilingual teacher elicited students’ extended use of Spanish during whole group instruction in a WZR ZD\ LPPHUVLRQ ÀUVW JUDGH FODVVURRP ,W DOVR DGGUHVVHV VWUDWHJLF instructional patterns used by a bilingual teacher and her beliefs as guiding points in her teaching practices. Patricia López Estrada, Technological Institute of Costa Rica
Dual language/ Bilingual Education
James Trotta, Florida State University
Thursday, 1:00pm – 1:45pm Florida Keys
Thursday, 1:00pm – 1:45pm Palm Beach
Taking Tradition to Time-Saving Technology
Al Tiyb Al Khaiyali, Washington State University
Migrant Laptops: Credit Recovery for the Children of Farmworkers
Thursday, 1:00pm – 1:45pm Dade
Thursday, 1:00pm – 1:45pm Volusia
Thursday, 11:00am – 11:45am Dade
Thursday, 11:00am – 11:45am Volusia
Update on Florida’s English Language Learners (ELLs) for the 2013 Sunshine State TESOL Conference
THURSDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Flipping Your Classroom: Curating Engaging Level-Appropriate Content for Students Learn best practices and strategies for curating free, engaging content for your language classroom and beyond. Experience how TED, TEDed, YouTube and a variety of other sources can be combined with resources from Lextutor.ca to make free, engaging, level-appropriate content for your students. All skill levels welcome. BYOD! James May, Valencia College
2:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker Dr. Janet Zadina “Using Brain Research to Enhance and Energize Language Instruction: The Multiple Pathways Model” Orange Ballroom Come see with your own eyes how learning changes the brain! Go beyond visual, auditory, and kinesthetic pathways and utilize multiple pathways in your lessons. This Multiple Pathways Model will provide you with an understanding of the many pathways by which the brain can learn and how second language impacts the learning pathways. In this exciting presentation, loaded with images and scattered with interactive experiences, attendees will learn about these lesser known pathways and acquire strategies that can be added to curriculum design to reach diverse and struggling language learners. Come prepared to laugh, learn, experience, and engage.
Community College EA P/Adult/ IE P Orlando, May 16 - 18, 2013
Special Topics
Advocacy
21
THURSDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
THURSDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Thursday, 3:30pm – 4:15pm Broward
3:30 p.m. Thursday, 3:30pm – 4:15pm Cape Canaveral
Understanding Student Anxiety in the Classroom 7KLV SURJUDP SUHVHQWV ÀQGLQJV UHJDUGLQJ VWXGHQW DQ[LHW\ LQ OHDUQing EFL and strategies on how to reduce the amount of anxiety that students have. Martin O’Donnell, University of Central Florida Kris Gilbert, University of Central Florida
Thursday, 4:30pm – 5:15pm Cape Canaveral
Utilizing PowerPoint Technology to Successfully Teach ELL Students Oral Presentation Skills This lesson focuses on teaching students successful oral presentation skills through learning how to create a basic PowerPoint for successfully presenting information in a college classroom. After instructional period and viewing a model presentation, students work in a computer lab in cooperative learning groups of two to create a PowerPoint presentation. Deborah Kellermann, University of Florida
Thursday, 3:30pm – 5:00pm Dade
Thursday, 3:30pm – 5:00pm Volusia
Teaching Japanese Learners of English 3UHSRVLWLRQV 'LIĂ€FXOW YHUVXV (DV\ 'LIIHUHQFHV After analyzing Japanese and English spatial and temporal grammatical markers, this study examined the difference between easily negotiated language differences and troublesome ones. It is the belief of the researchers that an understanding of this will lead to better methods for teaching Japanese ESL learners. Activity ideas will be discussed.
Join us as we use the Six Key Principles for ELL Instruction, as our guide to designing scaffolded instruction to meet the needs of ELLs RI DOO ODQJXDJH SURĂ€FLHQF\ OHYHOV &RPH JUDSSOH ZLWK XV DQG VHH KRZ reaching the Common Core State Standards can be a lot of fun! Deborah Benitez-Rosa, ESOL Department Broward County Public Schools Miriam Acevedo, ESOL Department Broward County Public Schools
Teresa Lucas, Florida International University
Thursday, 3:30pm – 4:15pm Florida Keys Thursday, 3:30pm – 4:15pm Palm Beach
Quantitative and Qualitative Aspects of L1 (Swedish) and L2 (English) Idiom Comprehension The study addresses three main research questions: 1) How well do students master idioms in their L2 as compared to in their L1? 2) How do a) degrees of transparency, b) idiom frequency and c) the choice of source domain affect students’ comprehension? 3) To what extent is context used when interpreting idioms?
Education and technology are becoming inseparable, and as educators we should know what our options are in order to maximize our students’ motivation and interest levels. The use of iBooks and iTunes U can help bridge the gap between technology and accessibility in the classroom. Mitchell Porter, Full Sail University
Thursday, 4:30pm – 5:15pm Florida Keys
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Future teachers must cultivate “Habits of Mindâ€?, as well as knowledge and skills, to reach their full potential as educators and contributing members of society. Come see how activities promoting language acquisition also have the potential to encourage development of such characteristics as persisting, listening with understanding, and thinkLQJ Ă H[LEO\
The Use of iBooks and iTunes U in the Classroom
Robert Deacon, University of Florida Yukari Nakamura, University of Florida
Habits of Mind for ESL Educators
Know Your Literacy Shifts!
Thursday, 4:30pm – 5:15pm Broward
4:30 p.m.
Using an Academic Vocabulary Tracking Chart in the K-12 Classroom A concern of teachers is helping English Language Learners acquire the academic vocabulary they need to succeed academically. This interactive session will provide forum for discussion of ideas and provide suggestions for hands on activities that can help students develop vocabulary necessary for academic success.
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Jesus Verde, Velazquez Press
Using Brain Research to Orchestrate Language Learning: The Multiple Pathways Model Continue exploring multiple pathways in more depth after the keynote. Learn strategies for stimulating these pathways in your classroom activities and assignments. Learn how to avoid “drill and kill� and get more learning in less time. Discover what part of the brain you are responsible for helping to develop! Janet Zadina, Tulane University School of Medicine
Monica Karlsson, Halmstad University, Sweden
K-12 Programs
22
EFL
Technology
Sunshine State TESOL Conference
Teacher Education
Dual language/ Bilingual Education
Community College EA P/Adult/ IE P Orlando, May 16 - 18, 2013
Special Topics
Advocacy
23
FRIDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
FRIDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS Friday, 9:00am – 9:45am Broward
9:00 a.m. Friday, 9:00am – 9:45am Cape Canaveral
Learning from the Test: Going beyond Class Averages ESL teachers encourage students to learn from returned tests, but teachers can also learn from the results of the test. The presenters will discuss techniques for collecting data as tests are graded, and participants will receive some hands-on practice at analysis.
Jenica Smith, University of Alabama, English Language Institute Friday, 9:00am – 9:45am Dade
Dayna Foster, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio Jeannette Horwitz, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
Friday, 9:00am – 9:45am Volusia
Inclusion through Team Teaching What does an inclusion model look like? The presenters will share with the audience how they worked together to make the inclusion model successful in a regular classroom setting with an ELL population of students. The presenters will share ideas and activities to show how ELLs and regular students work collaboratively to develop reading and writing skills.
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Laura Ballard, Florida State University Rebecca Galeano, Florida State University Kelly Torres, Florida State University
Friday, 9:00am – 9:45am Florida Keys
Friday, 9:00am – 9:45am Palm Beach
The Culture of You: Students and Social Media
The Term Paper and Technology: Avoiding the Pitfalls
In order to prepare university-level international students for the increasing use of social media in education, the presenters created a 5-week integrated EAP skills content unit that focuses on how students can utilize social media to their advantage in an educational context. Materials will be provided.
7HFKQRORJ\ RIIHUV LQÀQLWH UHVRXUFHV HDVLO\ DFFHVVLEOH IRU VWXGHQW research. However, how can teachers ensure they are used appropriDWHO\" 7KLV SUHVHQWDWLRQ SURSRVHV D ÀYH SRLQW PHWKRG WKDW PDNHV VWXdents accountable, engaged, and information literate. By addressing issues as they arise, major problems like plagiarism can be averted.
Maureen Templeman, University of South Florida Jane Harvey, University of South Florida Kristin Estes, University of South Florida Christy Naghitorabi, University of South Florida
Silvia Rodriguez Spence, Southern New Hampshire University
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Teaching the Present Perfect Tense doesn’t have to be a dull or boring grammar class. There are a variety of fun activities you can use in your classes to make the Present Perfect tense lively, interesting, motivating, and memorable for our students. Come, and let’s celebrate your Present Perfect Life! Mary Goodman, Everest University Caitlin Davis, American Heritage School
Integration of Technology in ESOL Field Experience
Xhuljeta Gjini, Seminole County Public Schools Nicole Crum, Seminole County Public Schools
K-12 Programs
Friday, 10:00am – 10:45am Cape Canaveral
Navigating Zamblish and Minibuses: Lessons Learned in Lusaka 7KH SUHVHQWHU UHÁHFWV RQ D \HDU DV DQ (QJOLVK /DQJXDJH )HOORZ LQ 2011. Teacher training, Zambian-English dialect, and adapting to life and teaching in Zambia are presented as they apply to that country as ZHOO DV WR WKH ()/ (6/ ÀHOGV PRUH EURDGO\
Friday, 10:00am – 10:45am Volusia
10:00 a.m.
Pathways: Academic Literacy through National Geographic Content English language instruction needed in today’s increasingly connected world must instruct learners to synthesize information, form opinions, and personalize information. National Geographic Learning’s Pathways program helps learners acquire the academic reading, writing, and critical thinking skills required for academic success and to connect to the world in which they live. Cindy Le, National Geographic Learning
Friday, 10:00am – 10:45am Broward
Friday, 10:00am – 11:30am Palm Beach
Cruisin’ in My Wagon: Engaging ELLs in Language Learning and Culture Study through Doo Wop & Swing Songs This workshop and PowerPoint will focus on use of Doo Wop and Pop songs to engage ELLs in language learning, cadence/rhythm, stress, intonation, and history/culture study. Participants will work on ways to implement applications in their classes. Door prizes include posters and a Doo Wop/Pop CD produced by presenters. Cynthia Haring, Pasco County School District Katia Valdeos, Hernando County School District Sandra Hancock, Flagler College-Tallahassee Debbie Wedding, Pasco County School District
A Journey into Instructional Technology Resources for ELLs Participants will be provided with resources to better utilize the rapidly growing body of emerging instructional technologies to enhance the academic achievement levels of English Language Learners. Technologies, including iPad apps and websites, to promote the development of language skills as well as content area learning will be presented. Annmarie Masi, Miami Dade College Oneyda M. Paneque, Miami Dade College
Friday, 10:00am – 11:30am Dade
Straight from the Horse’s Mouth: How to Teach Idioms and Not Lose Your Marbles If you dare to be different and are not afraid of taking risks, then this workshop is for YOU! This quick-paced, hands-on workshop demonstrates how to teach idiomatic expressions regardless of personal teaching method and style. Come in and watch yourself and others begin to “spill the beans” about idioms. John I. Liontas, University of South Florida
Technology
Sunshine State TESOL Conference
Teacher Education
Dual language/ Bilingual Education
Community College EA P/Adult/ IE P Orlando, May 16 - 18, 2013
Special Topics
Advocacy
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FRIDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS Friday, 11:00am – 11:45am Broward
Friday, 10:00am – 10:45am Florida Keys
Advancing Critical Literacies in Online EAP Courses Blended and online EAP courses offer students unique opportunities to learn and practice critical academic literacy skills. The presenters share strategies for teaching students to annotate, paraphrase, summarize and synthesize printed and digital texts to plan and write effective source-based essays. Synchronous and asynchronous online feedback tools are also demonstrated.
FRIDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Help! I Don’t Speak Their Language Monolingual teachers have been criticized for ignoring ELLs or not using bilingual strategies. Bilingual teachers may not provide comparable assistance to students whose languages they do not speak. We will consider the implications and ways in which we can use bilingual VWUDWHJLHV HYHQ LI ZH GRQ¡W VSHDN VWXGHQWV¡ ÀUVW ODQJXDJH V Evelyn Torrey, Florida Atlantic University
Li-Lee Tunceren, St. Petersburg College Susan Benson, St. Petersburg College
Friday, 11:00am – 11:45am Florida Keys
11:00 a.m. Friday, 11:00am – 11:45am Cape Canaveral
The Flipped Class: Year Two ,Q P\ VHFRQG \HDU RI XVLQJ WKH à LSSHG FODVVURRP PRGHO , ZLOO UHYLHZ the instructional model and discuss my implementation of the model in an intermediate ESL writing class. I will also discuss how it has changed my teaching of reading classes. John M. Graney, Santa Fe College Friday, 11:00am – 11:45am Volusia
Professional Development in ESL: a Virtual Model 5XUDO VFKRROV LQ WKH 8 6 DUH H[SHULHQFLQJ UDSLG LQĂ X[HV RI (QJOLVK learners. Teachers in these areas need professional development to help them provide effective instruction. This session highlights Project LEAP, a grant-funded school and strategy-based program that has produced excellent outcomes through a series of virtual graduate courses. Jane Manner, East Carolina University Kathering Foronda, East Carolina University Elaine Powell, East Carolina University Octo Flores, East Carolina University
Lunch Keynote Speaker The English Language Fellow Program Dr. Tim Collins During this session, attendees will learn about the English Language “What’s Wrong Right with ebooks? What’s the Fellow Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State and Georgetown University. The presenter will cover the intent of the ideal ebook for language learning?� program and how to become a Fellow. Orange Ballroom Teachers, including language teachers, have always adopted technological innovation, whether it is the photocopier, CD player, or the personal computer, in order to improve their support of students. Yet acceptance of ebooks in educational settings, even in higher education, has been very slow. Industry statistics show that while ebook sales continue to grow in almost every sector, epublications have a very low acceptance rate among students. This presentation will examine the kinds of technological innovations available for online publications, consider reasons why students and teachers continue to express disinterest in epublications, and examine cultural and economic factors that result in the acceptance of new technologies.
1:45 p.m. Friday, 1:45pm – 2:30pm Cape Canaveral
Assessing speaking in an ESL classroom has always been challenging due to the subjectivity of assessing productive skills, the time constraints that may accompany assessing a large classroom, and student fears of speaking in front of others. Learn ways to do this effectively with and without the use of technology.
In this session, the presenters discuss confusing participial -ing and –ed adjectives (I am boring/bored). Grammar textbooks explain this issue in a very general way, but we will hear the results of a corpus-based study of these confusing adjective pairs and consider implications for ESL teachers.
Nicole Hammond Carrasquel, Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies (CMMS)
Natalia Reilly, University of Central Florida Keith Folse, University of Central Florida
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Cynthia Hewett, English Language Fellow Program
Friday, 1:45pm – 2:30pm Palm Beach
Methodology and Implementation of Mobile and Blended Learning in an Intensive ESL Program Presentation on the methodologies and techniques used to develop an intensive ESL program using mobile technology and full campus and community immersion. The program was implemented with iPads, allowing language instruction, exposure to the target language and reinforcement in or out of the classroom and lab environments. Olivia Destrades-Mendoza, Full Sail Rosemeire Johnstone, Full Sail
Assessing ESL Speaking Skills (With and Without Technology)
I Am Boring: A Corpus Study of -ing and -ed Participial Adjectives
K-12 Programs
Friday, 1:45pm – 2:30pm Volusia
12:00 p.m.
Friday, 1:45pm – 2:30pm Broward
Implementation of Instructional Strategies in ESL through Collaboration and Technology This presentation will address critical information about preparing teachers to work effectively with English learners, as well as implications for professional development through online courses. Practicing educators will analyze how theories of practice evolve during teaching and will share effective strategies for enhancing educational practice in K-12 classrooms. Jane Manner, East Carolina University Maria Delgado, Lenoir County Public Schools, North Carolina Yvonne Hardy, Lenoir County Public Schools, North Carolina Wendy Piro, Wayne County Public Schools, North Carolina
EFL
Technology
Sunshine State TESOL Conference
Teacher Education
Dual language/ Bilingual Education
Community College EA P/Adult/ IE P Orlando, May 16 - 18, 2013
Special Topics
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FRIDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS Friday, 2:45pm – 3:30pm Volusia
Friday, 1:45pm – 2:30pm Dade
Common Core Standards for ELLS in Middle School Technological preservice teachers are being introduced to mobile technology as a means to academically prepare ELL middle school students for the demanding curricula changes brought on by the implementation of the Common Core Standards. Middle school classroom teachers need to become competent and capable to further enhance the learning environment for ELLS by learning to use the newest applications and mobile devices.
FRIDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Five Practical ways to Teach Present Perfect 7KLV SUHVHQWDWLRQ H[SODLQV WKH GLIÀFXOWLHV (//V IDFH ZLWK SUHVHQW perfect tense, including form and usage. The majority of the SUHVHQWDWLRQ LV D GHPRQVWUDWLRQ RI ÀYH SUDFWLFDO SUDFWLFH DFWLYLWLHV IRU this tough tense. Handouts will be provided. Ame Proietti, University of Central Florida Keith Folse, University of Central Florida Anna Denisenko, University of Central Florida
Susanne I Lapp, Florida Atlantic University Roberta Weber, Florida Atlantic University Eileen Ariza, Florida Atlantic University Renee Zelden, Miami Dade College
Building your own Interactive Textbook In this hands-on, interactive workshop, participants will work together in teams to create the design of a custom epublication for their students. First, participants will examine a number of new and emergent technologies for epublishing and eLearning. Then the SDUWLFLSDQWV ZLOO XVH WKHVH HPHUJLQJ WHFKQRORJLHV WR GHVLJQ VSHFLĂ€F lessons and learning aids for their students. Participants will leave with new ideas on using technology with their students, as well as new understandings of the epublications of the future. Tim Collins, National Louis University, Chicago
2:45 p.m. Friday, 2:45pm – 4:15pm Cape Canaveral
Interactive Notebooks and Foldables for ELLs Teachers will learn how to create and use interactive notebooks and foldables in the classroom. Based on the work of Dinah Zike, ELLs EHQHĂ€W IURP FUHDWLQJ OHDUQLQJ WRRO WKDW LQYROYH YLVXDO NLQHVWKHWLF DQG linguistic support for content mastery.
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We will discuss aspects of the Spanish language to learn some of WKH PDQ\ UHDVRQV ZK\ RXU 6SDQLVK VSHDNLQJ (//V KDYH GLIĂ€FXOW\ pronouncing English. Spelling and pronunciation rules in Spanish will be covered, including cognates. Some cultural differences will be explained as well. Mary Quijano, VALF and Learn to Read
Getting published: The SSTESOL Journal This presentation will discuss the SSTESOL Journal, its mission, and how to prepare and submit manuscripts for this journal and other MRXUQDOV LQ WKH 7(62/ ÀHOG Ester deJong, University of Florida
Friday, 2:45pm – 3:30pm Broward
Friday, 2:45pm – 3:30pm Florida Keys
Reading, writing, listening, and speaking strategies presented in textbooks are often sound. However, university students need to apply the content beyond the given samples. This session discusses students implementing the textbook strategies to authentic materials outside the classroom and discussing the content and the strategies inside the classroom. Robyn Brinks Lockwood, Stanford University Kelly Sippell, University of Michigan Press
EFL
Ebooks offer a means to provide cheap and targeted materials for classes. Teachers can edit and compile ebooks relatively inexpensively. However, there are pitfalls. This presentation will discuss how the avoid some of the pitfalls while demonstrating the basics of ebook making. John Graney, Santa Fe College
Sunshine State TESOL Conference
Teacher Education
What is the perception of native and non-native English teachers in Asia? Our study elicited opinions from both native and non-native English-speaking teachers who have taught in Asia on the strengths and weaknesses of each teacher type. This presentation summarizes RXU ÀQGLQJV DQG LPSOLFDWLRQV IRU WHDFKLQJ ()/ LQ $VLDQ FRXQWULHV Charlotte Jones, University of Central Florida Ame Proietti, University of Central Florida Jane Keeler, University of Central Florida
Friday, 3:45pm – 4:30pm Broward
TFAs and ELLs: Lessons Taught & Lessons Learned 7KH VWUXJJOHV RI D ÀUVW \HDU WHDFKHU FRPH WR OLJKW WKURXJK WKH H\HV of Teach for America Corps Members. While struggling to become masters of their new careers, these new teachers must learn to adapt the TFA methods to their ESOL classrooms. But can it be done? Thais Arsolino, Duval County Public Schools Jasmin Esparza, Duval County Public Schools
3:45 p.m. Friday, 3:45pm – 4:30pm Volusia
Conversation Essentials Join us for Conversation Essentials, an interactive presentation on adult ESL conversation groups. While Conversation Essentials are informal, drop-in sessions facilitated by volunteers, each meeting LQFRUSRUDWHV LPSRUWDQW JUDPPDU SRLQWV LGHQWLĂ€HG E\ QRWHG DXWKRU Keith Folse. Training guide, grammar keys, topics, and prompts created by the presenters are free to download. Katie Devanny, Jacksonville Public Library Center for Adult Learning Katie Walton, Jacksonville Public Library Center for Adult Learning
Technology
Perceptions of Native and Non-Native Teachers in Asia
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Trying to Flip the ESL Classroom: Applying Academic Strategies in Textbooks to Authentic Materials
Daniel L. Fisher, Rockdale County Public Schools, Conyers, Georgia
K-12 Programs
How to Better Assist our Spanish ELLs
Friday, 2:45pm – 3:30pm Palm Beach
Friday, 1:45pm – 2:30pm Florida Keys
Friday, 4:45pm – 5:30pm Palm Beach
Friday, 2:45pm – 4:15pm Dade
Dual language/ Bilingual Education
Friday, 3:45pm – 4:30pm Florida Keys
Using Technology to Support ESL Teaching and Learning This demonstration shares some online tools that can be integrated in classroom instruction to engage students in different activities, or they can be used by the students outside the classroom. Eman Elturki, Washington State University Reima Abobaker, Washington State University
Community College EA P/Adult/ IE P Orlando, May 16 - 18, 2013
Special Topics
Advocacy
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FRIDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
FRIDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS Friday, 4:45pm – 5:30pm Broward
4:45 p.m. Friday, 4:45pm – 5:30pm Cape Canaveral
E-learning or Traditional Format for ESOL Teacher Preparation Courses The two stand-alone ESOL courses in the infused teacher education programs in universities have to cover theory, skills, and applications, deal with student resistance, and meet the 2010 Domains and Standards. Can either course be offered effectively online? What about assessments and accountability? How can we share with each other? Evelyn Torrey, Florida Atlantic University
Lillian E. Vargas, University of Florida English Language Institute Victoria C. Shelly, University of Florida English Language Institute
The organization’s annual business meeting is open to the public. The SSTESOL executive board encourages all members to attend. SSTESOL Executive Board
Friday, 4:45pm – 4:30pm Palm Beach
Challenges Faced by Hispanic ELLs and Ways to Overcome Them In this session, the presenters will demonstrate fun and interactive activities that are targeted towards Hispanic ELLs. These activities address phonetic, syntactic, and vocabulary problems that they tend to have. Activities include primarily group work. Handouts will be provided.
Interactive Read Aloud This session will share a read aloud activity as a poetry workshop based on the Interactive Read Aloud, “Momma, Where Are You From?� by Marie Bradby. Learn new techniques to get your students involved! The target population for this activity is K-5, ESL. Elin Seren, South-Western City Schools, Grove City, Ohio
Friday, 5:45pm – 6:30pm Broward
Elizabeth Maldonado, University of Central Florida Maria S. Rojas, University of Central Florida Friday, 4:45pm – 5:30pm Dade
Friday, 4:45pm – 5:30pm Volusia
SSTESOL Annual Business Meeting
Friday, 5:45pm – 6:30pm Cape Canaveral
Supplementing Academic ESL Curricula with Authentic Materials The presenters have noticed a lack of authentic materials offered in textbooks and have created lessons that achieve objectives and have been proven successful. Grounded in theory and informed by instructional observations, this session presents examples of activities, resources, and strategies for use in the academic ESL context.
Friday, 5:45pm – 6:30pm Broward
5:45 p.m.
Contextualizing Oracy and Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas Research has demonstrated that the comprehension of academic/literary and authentic idiomatic texts involves diverse reading strategies and (meta)cognitive processes. This presentation highlights the most pertinent principles of contextualizing oracy/literacy instruction in the content areas and emphasizes effective reading strategies shown to impact instruction, readers’ attitudes, strategy use, and metalinguistic knowledge.
Friday, 5:45pm – 6:30pm Volusia
AEROBIC & Visual PRONUNCIATION The goal of this workshop is to provide ESL/EFL instructors with fun, interesting, & lively activities to teach pronunciation via physical movements set to aerobic music and visual aids. It aims to create an active & motivating environment to teach pronunciation in a sensory/ visual way.
Please TURN ON your Cell Phones The widespread of personal handheld mobile devices has added new potential for communication, accessibility and learning (Demouy & +XOPH 7KLV SUHVHQWDWLRQ H[DPLQHV ÀQGLQJV IURP D FODVVURRP case study where students used mobile devices to self-direct their language learning. The presentation reviews myths and truths of technology in the classrooms. Edward Contreras, University of South Florida Giovanni Espinal, University of South Florida
Mary Goodman, Everest University Caitlin Davis, American Heritage School
Friday, 5:45pm – 6:30pm Florida Keys
John I. Liontas, University of South Florida
Linking Minds to Technology
Friday, 5:45pm – 6:30pm
Our demonstration will bring together three of many ways of incorporating technological resources in reaching ELL students and making learning English interesting and interactive. We will explore how Google’s more than a search engine, hyperlinks expand on learning, and games become more that just boards and game pieces. Lena Shaqareq, University of North Florida Catherine McMurria, University of North Florida
Using iPads to Enhance Intensive Academic English Instruction
ESL Students in the Writing Center: Inquiry and Action
&UHDWLYH XVH RI L3DG DSSOLFDWLRQV FDQ VLJQLĂ€FDQWO\ HQKDQFH WKH ZD\ students engage both with new knowledge and with their learning environment. This presentation will introduce a variety of apps and demonstrate how they can be effectively utilized in the English language classroom.
Writing Centers offer academic writing consultations for students of D XQLYHUVLW\ EXW (6/ OHDUQHUV SUHVHQW XQLTXH GLIĂ€FXOWLHV IRU ZULWLQJ WXWRUV ZKR IHHO XQSUHSDUHG WR DGGUHVV VSHFLĂ€F ODQJXDJH QHHGV $IWHU research, we survey writing consultant and extend an implementation plan for tutor training and outreach to ESL students and their professors.
Olivia Destrades-Mendoza, Full Sail Rosemeire Johnstone, Full Sail
K-12 Programs
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EFL
Palm Beach
Friday, 4:45pm – 5:30pm Florida Keys
Technology
Sunshine State TESOL Conference
Balancing Common Core, Technology, and Cooperative Learning for ESOL Students Common Core is here! In order to teach common core, teachers must integrate subjects, use technology effectively and meet the language, social, and academic needs of all students. This interactive presentation will go over free and paid Internet resources, cooperative learning strategies, and tips to help students “dig deeper.� Amy Trujillo, Orlando Science Elementary School
Charlotte Jones, University of Central Florida Leah DeLorenzo, University of Central Florida
Teacher Education
Dual language/ Bilingual Education
Community College EA P/Adult/ IE P Orlando, May 16 - 18, 2013
Special Topics
Advocacy
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SATURDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
SATURDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Saturday, 10:15am – 11:00am Volusia
9:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker Dr. Thomas Cobb “10 Uses Of A Million Word Corpus In ESL� Orange Ballroom A `language corpus` is a sampled collection of written or spoken texts large enough to represent part of a language (medical, economic) or even a language as a whole. The applied linguistics literature is full of references to research involving corpora, and ESL teacher-training courses exhort new teachers to get familiar with corpora and use them for various purposes in their teaching. But - when teachers get into the classroom, do they follow this advice? And if so what do they use a corpus for? The Lextutor website (wwww.lextutor.ca) offers teachers access to several smallish corpora and checks whether and how they use them. User data shows that more than 1,000 (mainly teachers) per day consult a corpus via Lextutor’s concordance corpus-search tools. This data along with email queries and conference presentation makes it clear what teachers are using corpora for, and has made it possible to evolve the tools in line with teachers’ needs and goals.
10:15 a.m.
Avoiding Heterosexism: The New Normal What is heterosexism? And what does it have to do with TESOL? Come to this session to learn what heterosexism is, why it’s problematic, and what English Language professionals can do to avoid it. We’ll also cover basic LGBTQ facts and discuss how LGBTQ issues relate to our international ELLs. Krista Bittenbender Royal, University of South Florida
Know Your True Value as a Teacher Let no one underestimate the job we do. Doctors save lives, lawyers defend lives, but teachers develop lives. Upon leaving this session the participants will gain a true understanding of the importance and value of being a teacher. Our responsibilities are great but so are the rewards. Handouts will be provided. Ronald J. Anton, Via Music Communications
Saturday, 10:15am – 11:00am Palm Beach
%HQHÀFLDO )XQFWLRQV RI 3RHWU\ LQ 6HFRQG Language Learning Based on the analysis of the examples of poetic forms and literature UHYLHZ WKH SDSHU GHPRQVWUDWHV WKH EHQHÀFLDO UROH RI SRHWU\ LQ VXFK major aspects of second language learning as the development of L2 complex syntax and vocabulary, development of understanding of the L2 discourse, cultural awareness, and students’ motivation.
Saturday, 10:15am – 11:45am Florida Keys
Embedded Reading: Scaffolding Text for Student Success Embedded Reading creates successful reader interaction and skill development. It is designed to pinpoint and to elevate comprehension levels through carefully scaffolded versions of text. This session will demonstrate: a) choosing or create a text, b) scaffolding the reading for success, c) utilizing activities that develop skills and engage interest.
Participants will gain hands-on experience with Lextutor’s *Builder* Routines, including cloze, dictation, database, tests, and error correction. Participants will graduate with usable skills. Thomas Cobb, University of Quebec at Montreal
11:15 a.m.
Laurie Clarcq, Marcus Whitman High School, Rushville, NY
Saturday, 10:15am – 11:00am Broward
Integrating Technology into Genre Based Writing Classes The presentation will demonstrate how applying the teachinglearning cycle (TLC) stages (modeling stage, joint negotiation stage and independent stage) is effective in improving students` writing through the use of technology. Ibtesam Hussein, Washington State University
A Study of the Effectiveness of Recasts: The Case of ELT in Jiangsu Union Technical Institute The presentation will review recasts, as one type of corrective feedback, and then delineate the results of a quantitative study to investigate its effectiveness on Chinese EFL learners in a Chinese YRFDWLRQDO LQVWLWXWH 7KH ÀQGLQJV ZLOO FRQWULEXWH WR WKH WHDFKLQJ RI English grammar in China. Xuan Jiang, Florida International University Kyle Perkins, Florida International University
Saturday, 11:15am – 12:00pm Broward
Building Your Own Web Content for Learners in 10 Minutes
Natalia Reilly, University of Central Florida Saturday, 10:15am – 11:45am Cape Canaveral
Saturday, 11:15am – 12:00pm Palm Beach
Saturday, 10:15am – 11:00am Dade
Saturday, 11:15am – 12:00pm Volusia
Parental Beliefs and Attitudes on Enrollment in a Dual Language Program at a Central Florida Elementary School This project is a graduate level thesis focused on enrollment in dual language educational programs. Data collected from a questionnaire completed by parents of Elementary aged students revealed ethnic/ language group demographics, and reasons for enrollment rated by a Likert scale. Leah DeLorenzo, University of Central Florida
A Team-Based Learning Approach in the ESP Classroom This presentation will demonstrate the use of a particular team-based OHDUQLQJ DSSURDFK LQ (QJOLVK IRU 6SHFLĂ€F 3XUSRVHV (63 FODVVURRPV By employing the Readiness Assurance Process (RAP) and the Instant Feedback Assessment Technique (IFAT) to work through course content, the learners are held accountable to each other in their small teams. Sabine Peters, United States Air Force
Saturday, 10:15am – 11:00am Dade
Implementing CCSS for TESOL/BE courses in Teacher Education Programs :KDW DUH WKH SRWHQWLDO EHQHÀWV DQG FKDOOHQJHV RI WKH &&66 IRU ELLs? How do we prepare teachers implementing CCSS for ELLs LQ WHDFKLQJ DQG DVVHVVPHQW" +RZ GRHV ODQJXDJH GHYHORSPHQW ÀW LQWR ELA and math standards? How do we equip teachers to incorporate bilingual strategies? Is college and career readiness feasible? Evelyn Torrey, Florida Atlantic University
K-12 Programs
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EFL
Technology
Sunshine State TESOL Conference
Teacher Education
Dual language/ Bilingual Education
Community College EA P/Adult/ IE P Orlando, May 16 - 18, 2013
Special Topics
Advocacy
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SATURDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
SATURDAY SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Saturday, 12:15pm – 1:00pm Palm Beach
12:15 p.m. Saturday, 12:15pm – 1:00pm Cape Canaveral
The Effect of Native Writing Systems on the Interlanguage English Pronunciation of EFL The Contemporary Music Approach to Teaching and ESL Learners Recent evidence indicates that the writing system, not only ESL The CMA is a simple yet effective way to teach ten key grammar lessons necessary for language acquisition. Just follow the eight simple steps: cooperative learning, art, choreography, and original composition all make-up the CMA. It has been proven effective from grades three through university level. No musical experience necessary. Handouts will be provided.
WKH SKRQRORJ\ RI D OHDUQHU¡V QDWLYH ODQJXDJH FDQ LQà XHQFH mispronunciations of native-like, target English language utterances. This presentation will use Japanese EFL and ESL learners as a case study to demonstrate and offer bilingual media solutions for ESL and EFL instructors. Tyler McPeek, University of Florida
Ronald J. Anton, Via Music Communications Saturday, 12:15pm – 1:00pm Broward
Saturday, 12:15pm – 1:00pm Volusia
Developing a Service Learning Course for IEP Students This presentation will discuss the process a university IEP went through to develop a new service-learning course for upper-intermediate ELLs. Presenters will share student survey results, the new service-learning course guide and schedule, class activities and lesson ideas, and will discuss how students responded to the experience. Krista Bittenbender Royal, University of South Florida Kristen McGreger, University of South Florida Laura Murphy, University of South Florida Sangita Victor, University of South Florida Justyna Kikowska, University of South Florida
K-12 Programs
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EFL
A Treasure Hunt Approach: Using eLibraryUSA to Teach Literature Reviews and Increase Digital Literacy
Saturday, 12:15pm – 1:00pm Florida Keys
Saturday, 12:15pm – 1:00pm Dade
Reconceptualization of Validity: Post Methods Integrating Technology in the Classroom Perspective There is a new generation of students with new expectations and A dominant assumption in the post methods era is that any post method pedagogy must be sensitive to a particular group of learners in a particular context with a particular set of goals. What is inferred is that the more a test accounts for the individualization and idiosyncrasies of test takers, the more valid it would be. The three important domains of learning, that is, affective, cognitive, and UHà HFWLYH DUH QRW DFFRXQWHG IRU E\ DOPRVW DOO WHVWV :KDW WKH WHVWV DWWHPSW WR PHDVXUH LV WKH FRQVWUXFW XQGHUO\LQJ D VSHFLÀF EHKDYLRU which is within the cognitive domain. But what makes test takers FRPSOHWHO\ GLIIHUHQW IURP HDFK RWKHU LV KRZ WKH\ DSSURDFK D VSHFLÀF test – affective domain, and how they themselves consider the DGHTXDF\ DQG DSSURSULDWHQHVV RI WKH WHVW UHVXOWV UHà HFWLYH GRPDLQ
capacities, looking for different interactions and ways of learning. This demonstration will provide examples and activities to successfully blend technology with teaching while preparing and engaging our ESL/ELL students. Participants will have access to more than 200 free online resources. Sonia I Lopez-Lopez, Washington State University
Kaveh Jalilzadeh, Dokuz Eylul University, Ankara, Turkey Adel Dastgoshadeh, Dokuz Eylul University, Ankara, Turkey
This demonstration will guide participants through the steps used with students and faculty in Zambia to introduce eLibraryUSA as a source IRU ÀQGLQJ DFDGHPLF UHVHDUFK 7KH WUHDVXUH KXQW VWUDWHJ\ OHG VWXGHQWV ZLWK OLPLWHG GLJLWDO OLWHUDF\ WKURXJK WKH EDVLFV QHFHVVDU\ IRU ÀQGLQJ and evaluating relevant published research. Jenica Smith, University of Alabama, English Language Institute
Technology
Sunshine State TESOL Conference
Teacher Education Orlando, May 16 - 18, 2013
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LIST OF EXHIBITORS Beacon Educator
New Readers Press/ProLiteracy
Cambridge University Press/McGraw-Hill
Pearson Education ELT
Cengage Learning
School Specialty, Inc.
Compass Publishing
SuccessEd
English Language Fellow Program
Topics Entertainment
ESLgo.com
Velazquez Press
Franklin Electronic Publishers Grand Canyon University National Geographic Learning
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PRESENTERS Abobaker, Reima – Reima Abobaker is a doctoral candidate in Language, Literacy and Technology Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Washington State University, Pullman. She is currently teaching at the American Language and Cultural Program at the University of Idaho. Before beginning her doctoral studies, she taught Second Language Listening Comprehension for intermediate and advanced students in the English Department in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Garyounis for 3 years. She was awarded her Master’s degree in Applied Translation from the School of Modern Languages at the University of Exeter, UK. rabobaker@uidaho.edu
Bittenbender Royal, Krista – Krista Bittenbender Royal is an instructor and the Special Academic Programs Coordinator at the USF English Language Program, INTO USF. She has been teaching language learners since 2002 and has her MA in Applied Linguistics/TESL. kbittenb@usf.edu Bonet, MarĂa C – MarĂa C. Bonet has a BA in Liberal Studies and a Master’s in library Science. She is currently the Department Chair of Library Services in Prince Georges Community College, MD.
Acevedo, Miriam – Miriam has been teaching in Broward County for 21 years - 6 years as an ESOL instructional facilitator. She has provided support and trainings to schools with high ELL population.
Brinks Lockwood, Robyn – Robyn Brinks Lockwood is an EFS lecturer at Stanford University. She teaches courses and develops materials to prepare second-language learners for academic programs and success at the university level. rbrinks@stanford.edu
Al Khiayali, Al Tiyb – Al Tiyb Al Khiayali is a PhD Candidate (Language, Literacy, Education, Technology) from Washington State University with a primary research interest in the incorporation of children’s literature into ESL/EFL classrooms to in order to improve language and literacy skills. aalkhaiyali@wsu.edu
Chou, Arthur – Arthur Chou is the managing director at Academic Learning Company. He previously taught Math in college and become a linguist later in his life. He has presented several research papers in more than 30 conferences throughout the years. Achou@academiclearningcompany.com
Anton, Ronald J. – Ronald is a 30 year teacher for Cleveland where he taught ESL and Spanish. He also taught four years at the University of Akron. He holds an A.A.in Music, B.A.ED M.A.in Spanish, and a 7(62/ FHUWLÀFDWLRQ +H UHWLUHG LQ YLDPXVLF#H[FLWH FRP
Clarcq, Laurie – Laurie Clarcq is a teacher with thirty years of classroom experience. In addition, she presents at workshops and conferences across the country on language, literacy and love for the profession. lclarcq@rochester.rr.com
Ariza, Eileen – Dr. Eileen Ariza is a professor of pre-service teachers who teach ELLs and foreign languages.
Davis, Caitlin – Caitlin Davis, ESL teacher at American Heritage School in Delray Beach, has taught at Everest University, FAU, Embassy CES, and in Milan, Italy.
Arsolino, Thais – Thais Arsolino joined Teach for America after graduating from Florida Atlantic University with a B.A. in Political Science and an Interdisciplinary in Social Science. Currently, Thais teaches ESOL English at Englewood High School in Jacksonville. As a former ELL student, Thais overcame many challenges that her students now face. arsolinot@duvalschools.org
Deacon, Robert – Joel Deacon is a linguistics PhD student at the University of Florida. He has taught ESL for 4 years and teaches Introduction to Linguistics and Language: Human Perspectives classes. \RUHYHULWDV#Xà HGX
Belvis, Renee – Renee Belvis is an ESOL teacher in Pinellas County, Florida and Member-at-Large with BART. She was the 2008 middle school winner of the Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award. ebrb1@aol.com Benitez-Rosa, Deborah – Deborah Benitez-Rosa is an ESOL Instructional Facilitator in Broward County. She facilitates professional development and trainings at schools to increase ELLs academic achievement and growth. She formerly taught ESE/ESOL. deborah.benitez-rosa@ browardschools.com Benson, Susan – Susan Benson designs and teaches blended and online EAP and Composition courses at St. Petersburg College. She is a doctoral student in SLA at the University of Maryland. Susan has co-authored a textbook: Choice and Consequence (2010, U of Michigan Press).
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Denisenko, Anna – Anna Denisenko is a student in the MA TESOL program at the University of Central Florida. Destrades-Mendoza, Olivia – Olivia Destrades-Mendoza has taught in a variety of language contexts including adult community-based ESL and intensive academic English programs. She has conducted language research in Spain related to heritage language preservation in the Basque Country and is passionate about improving language instruction for all students. odestrades@fullsail.com Devanny, Katie – Katie Devanny works for the Jacksonville Public Library Center for Adult Learning. She is an ESL instructor, site coordinator, and currently sits on the Literacy Council of Jacksonville. devanny@coj.net Dwyer, Eric – Eric Dwyer is an associate professor of Foreign Language Education at FIU. He has conducted workshops in more than 20 countries and focuses his research on literacy in poor regions. HULF GZ\HU#ÀX HGX
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PRESENTERS Elturki, Eman – Eman Elturki is a doctoral candidate in the Language, Literacy and Technology program at WSU. She holds a master’s degree in TESOL from USC. She teaches ESL at WSU. eman.elturki@email. wsu.edu Esparza, Jasmin – After graduating from the University of California, Santa Barbara, former ELL, Jasmin Esparza joined Teach for America &RUSV LQ 6KH EULHà \ WDXJKW LQ &KLFDJR DQG FXUUHQWO\ WHDFKHV ESOL English at Lee High School in Jacksonville. Jasmin enjoys sharing her experiences with her students to inspire them to strive for success. esparzaj@duvalschools.org Estes, Kristin – Kristin Estes, M.A. is a full-time Instructor at INTO University of South Florida. She has worked in elementary and ESL/ EAP teaching for over nine years. Hammond-Carrasquel, Nicole – Nicole has been teaching adults ESL since 2001. She has conducted overseas teacher workshops and has taught ESL, Spanish/Family literacy, Accent Reduction, and all classes at UCF’s intensive English program. nicole.carrasquel@ucf.edu Chinwonno, Apasara – Apasara Chinwonno is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in EFL Literacy, Curriculum Development and Materials Design. Her research interests include ÀUVW IRUHLJQ ODQJXDJH OLWHUDFLHV ODQJXDJH WHDFKHU HGXFDWLRQ DQG 7HFKnology in language instruction. apasara.c@chula.ac.th
devices and their impact on language learning. econtreras1@mail.usf.edu Cross Halsey, Robin – Mrs. Robin Cross Halsey is a Peoria, Illinois-based English as a Second Language teacher. Robin has been testing innovative teaching ideas in language classes since 1981. rehalse@ ilstu.edu Crum, Nicole – Nicole is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with BS in Elementary Education. In her 8 years of experience with Seminole County Public Schools, Nicole has taught regular and ELL students in her classroom. She also served as President of the Seminole County Reading Council. She has organized and presented professional development workshops. Dastgoshadeh, Adel – Adel Dastgoshadeh is a PhD candidate in TEFL who has participated in different conferences and has been published in ORFDO DQG LQWHUQDWLRQDO MRXUQDOV KLV PDLQ LQWHUHVWV DUH ODQJXDJH WHVWLQJ applied linguistics and second language acquisition and identity issues in language learning. Delgado, Maria – Maria Delgado earned a Master’s in Second Language Acquisition: Spanish from the University of Leaon, Spain, and serves as ESL teacher in Lenoir County, North Carolina. DeLorenzo, Leah – Leah DeLorenzo is a TESOL graduate student and writing center consultant at the University of Central Florida. She has earned her BA in Theatre at UCF.
Coady, Maria – Maria Coady is an Associate Professor of ESL/ Bilingual Education at the UF. Her research addresses the family-school-community partnerships. She also prepares teachers for incluVLYH PDLQVWUHDP FODVVURRPV ZLWK (/V PFRDG\#FRH Xà HGX
de Jong, Ester – Ester de Jong is an Associate Professor of ESL/Bilingual Education at UF. Her research includes student integration in bilingual classrooms, policy, and preparing mainstream teachers to work ZLWK ELOLQJXDO FKLOGUHQ HGHMRQJ#FRH Xà HGX
Cobb, Thomas – Dr. Tom Cobb has taught and coordinated ESL reading programs and trained ESL teachers in many parts of the world (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Japan, England, and Canada). He currently teaches teachers and does research and development in applied linguistics at the University of Quebec in Montreal, Canada. His development work is mainly involved with building and maintaining his Lextutor website, which is devoted to supplying ESL and French teachers and learners worldwide with tools for “data driven� language learning. cobb.tom@uqam.ca
Deuel, Mellony – Mellony Deuel has 21 years of experience as an educator, including 14 years in administration in charge of compliance. She serves as the Program Manager for SuccessEd’s ELL on-line program.
Collins, Tim – Dr. Tim Collins, Ph.D., is associate professor, ESL and bilingual education, at National Louis University in Chicago, one of the oldest and most renowned colleges of education in the U.S. The author of over 25 textbooks and media publications, Dr. Collins is the founder or co-founder of two technology in education companies, and an early mover in both epublishing and mobile learning with cell phones. He has taught in Spain, Morocco, Taiwan, and the United States. Contreras, Edward – Edward Contreras is a PhD student of the SLAIT program and Instructor at INTO USF. His research interests are mobile
Eplin, Chane – For the past 30 years, Chane Eplin has served the English Language Learners of Florida as a teacher, administrator, consultant, tutor, and, perhaps most importantly, as a friend. In his current role as Chief of the Florida Department of Education’s Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition (SALA), his goal is to have a greater positive academic impact on the ELLs and their families as a servant leader. He believes in making progress, and knows that if we provide the appropriate education and tools to our ELLs and to our World Languages and Dual Language students, they will increase both their language skills and their academic achievement in content areas. &KDQH (SOLQ#Ă GRH RUJ Erben, Tony – Dr. Tony Erben is Director of the ESOL Endorsement Program in the Department of Education at the University of Tampa. He has been involved in ESOL education for the past 25 years in the USA, in Europe, in Japan and in Australia. His recent publication is “Teaching ELLs through Technologyâ€? with Routledge Press. aerben@ut.edu
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PRESENTERS Espinal, Giovanni – Giovanni Espinal is the Academic Coordinator for the Academic English Department at INTO USF. He has taught adults at the college level for the last 10 years in South America, the US and the Middle East. His research interests are Adult Education and technology.
Hancock, Sandra – Sandra Hancock, assistant professor of TESOL at Flagler College-Tallahassee, is a former elementary ESOL teacher and past president of Sunshine State TESOL. She is a frequent presenter on teaching and learning of ELLs.
Flores, Octo – Octo Flores teaches in Duplin County, North Carolina and is a graduate student with Project LEAP.
Hardy, Yvonne – Yvonne Hardy earned a Master’s with a concentration in ESL from American College of Education and serves as middle school teacher, as well as teacher/facilitator for NC Community Colleges.
Fisher, Daniel L. – Dr. Fisher, a native of Prattville, Alabama, teaches ESOL at Hightower Elementary School in Conyers, Georgia. He has presented at TESOL conference throughout the South and Midwest. GÀVKHU#URFNGDOH N JD XV
Haring, Cynthia – Cynthia is an ESL resource teacher in Pasco County and has an MA from University of Arizona. She has taught ESOL in Iowa, Chicago, Arizona, Florida, and Puerto Rico. See www.worldnaWLRQJURXS FRP FKDULQJ#SDVFR N à XV
Folse, Keith – Dr. Keith Folse is professor of TESOL at the University of Central Florida. He has taught all skill areas in the U.S. and abroad IRU PDQ\ \HDUV DQG ZULWWHQ PRUH WKDQ ÀIW\ (/7 WH[WERRNV +LV SULPDU\ UHVHDUFK DUHD LV KRZ YRFDEXODU\ LV WDXJKW KH LV WKH DXWKRU RI 9RFDEXlary Myths (University of Michigan Press, 2004). kfolse@mail.ucf.edu
Harper, Candace – Candace Harper is an Associate Professor of ESL/ Bilingual Education at the UF. Her research addresses teacher preparation and the development of expertise/collaboration among teachers of K-12 English learners.
Foronda, Kathering – Kathering Foronda teaches in Duplin County, North Carolina and is a graduate student with Project LEAP.
Harvey, Jane – Jane Harvey, Ph.D. is a Senior Instructor at INTO University of South Florida. She has worked as an ESL teacher and teacher educator in various countries for over 20 years.
Foster, Dayna – Dayna Foster received her MA TESOL degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio and is currently teaching as an adjunct in the university’s intensive English program. dayna.foster@wright.edu
Hewett, Cynthia – Cynthia Hewett received her MA in Applied Linguistics and has been teaching ESL for 20 years. She is presently the Regional Recruitment Coordinator for ELF and teaches at HCC, Tampa. FKHZHWW#KFFà HGX
Galeano, Rebecca – Rebecca Galeano is an Assistant Professor of Multicultural/Multilingual Education at Florida State University. Galeano teaches courses in ESOL and Foreign Language Teaching Methodologies for the School of Teacher Education.
Horwitz, Jeannette – Jeannette Horwitz is the Director of the Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes Intensive English Program, Department of English Language & Literature, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio.
Gilbert, Kris – Kris Gilbert is an MA TESOL graduate student at the University of Central Florida. He has lived and taught in Korea over the past 8 years.
Hussein, Ibtesam – Ibtesam Hussein is a PhD student in Language and Learning Education at WSU. She has worked as an ESL and EFL teacher for six years in Libya and the USA. ibtesam.hussein@email. wsu.edu
Gjini, Xhuljeta – Dr.Gjini has experience as a classroom teacher (regular and ELLs), instructional coach, and presenter. As a professional development facilitator, her focus is county public schools geared toward teaching critically in the classroom. She currently works for Seminole County Public Schools. gjini.1@osu.edu Goodman, Mary – Mary Goodman, IES Program Director at Everest University, Pompano Beach campus, has taught ESL in Florida since 2001. She also directed & taught EFL in Ecuador for 20 years. MGoodman@cci.edu Graney, John M. – John Graney is the ESL Coordinator at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida. john.graney@sfcollege.edu Habib, Amany – Amany Habib is an instructor/undergraduate ESOL Coordinator at the School of Education (UWF). She has been teaching for over ten years and she often volunteers at a local ESOL classroom.
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Jalilzadeh, Kaveh – Kaveh Jalilzadeh is a PhD candidate in English ODQJXDJH WHDFKLQJ KH KDV SDUWLFLSDWHG LQ D ORW RI FRQIHUHQFHV DOO RYHU world and is published in both local and international journals. His main interests are language testing, applied linguistics, and second language acquisition. kaveh_j2004@yahoo.com Jiang, Xuan ² ;XDQ -LDQJ LV D WKLUG \HDU 3K ' VWXGHQW LQ 7(62/ ÀHOG at Florida International University. She has presented papers in several local and regional TESOL conferences, mainly from cognitive perspecWLYHV [MLDQJ#ÀX HGX Johnstone, Rosemeire – Rosemeire Johnstone has been teaching EFL and ESL for over 20 years, both in Brazil and in the United States. In addition to supporting language acquisition for students, she has a SDVVLRQ IRU WUDLQLQJ QHZ LQVWUXFWRUV LQ WKH ÀHOG RI VHFRQG ODQJXDJH acquisition and language teaching.
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PRESENTERS Jones, Charlotte – Charlotte Jones is a TESOL graduate student and writing center consultant at the University of Central Florida, as well as an adjunct instructor at CMMS. charlotte@charlotteajones.com
tional University. She holds a PhD. from FSU in Multilingual/Multicultural Education, and an MS in TESOL from the University of Illinois. OXFDVW#Ă€X HGX
Karlsson, Monica – Dr. Karlsson has taught English at university level for over 15 years and she holds a permanent position at Halmstad University, Sweden. Her main research area is EFL, especially vocabulary. mica.karlsson@glocalnet.net
Maldonado, Elizabeth – Elizabeth Maldonado is a student at the University of Central Florida, where she is majoring in Spanish, with a PLQRU LQ /DWLQ $PHULFDQ 6WXGLHV DQG FHUWLÀFDWHV LQ 7()/ DQG 7UDQVODtion. emaldonadodesegura@knights.ucf.edu
Keeler, Jane – Jane Keeler has taught EFL in Russia, Korea, and Kyrgyzstan. She is in the MA TESOL program at UCF. She was unable to attend the conference as she is currently teaching in Kyrgyzstan.
Manner, Jane – Jane Manner earned an Ed.D. from FIU and is on the faculty of East Carolina University. She is co-directs PROJECT LEAP, a grant funded program for professional development in ESL. mannerj@ecu.edu
Kellerman, Deborah – Deborah has been happily teaching ESL students for many years in many different places. Currently, she is a faculW\ PHPEHU DW WKH (/, DW WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI )ORULGD GNHOOHUP#Xà HGX Kikowska, Justyna – Justyna is an instructor at INTO USF and has her MA in English Language Education/Applied Linguistics from Lodz University in Poland. She has taught English as a Foreign Language and English as a Second Language in the US and abroad. She has 16 years of ELT experience. Lapp, Susanne – Dr. Susanne Lapp is a professor of literacy and language at FAU. She specializes in teaching preservice teachers. slapp@fau.edu Le, Cindy – Cindy Le is the Regional Academic and Adult Education Sales Specialist for the South region for National Geographic Learning. cindy.le@cengage.com Levy, Michele Lopez-Stafford – Dr. Levy is from the west Texas/ southern New Mexico borderlands and is the new TESOL professor at Broward College in Ft. Lauderdale. She brings her experiences to south Florida with a vision of preparing all teachers for 21st century demographics. mslevy@broward.edu Liontas, John I – John is an associate Professor of ESOL/SLA Specialist, active member in (inter)national learned societies, and PI on several multimillion dollar funded projects, performing research and developPHQW LQ PHWKRGRORJ\ ÀJXUDWLYH FRPSHWHQFH DQG PXOWLPHGLD EDVHG learning. Liontas@usf.edu López Estrada, Patricia – Dr. López Estrada has a BA in English Teaching, a licentiate and MA degree in Applied Linguistics in Teaching, and an Education Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Florida. plopez.estrada@gmail.com Lopez-Lopez, Sonia – Sonia Lopez-Lopez is a Spanish Instructor at WSU (Washington State University) and a doctoral student in LL&T. Lopez-Lopez has experience teaching classes at elementary, middle, and high school level as well as at the university level in both English and Spanish. silopez-lopez@wsu.edu Lucas, Teresa – Teresa Lucas is a Senior Instructor at Florida Interna-
Masi, Annmarie – Annmarie Masi, Ph.D., Miami Dade College School of Education, has specialized in Educational Foundation courses for teacher preparation incorporating the latest instructional technology to meet the needs of diverse learners. amasi@mdc.edu May, James – James May is a Professor of EAP at Valencia College in Orlando. Dr. May is SSTESOL’s conference chair and webmaster. Visit him at http://TeacherTricks.org (his video blog) to learn more about Computer Assisted Language Learning and the infusion of Web 2.0 in the classroom. jmay@valenciacollege.edu McGreger, Kristen – Kristen is an instructor at INTO USF with her MA in Applied Linguistics and ESL from the University of Memphis. She’s taught ESL and composition in the US and abroad. McMurria, Catherine – Catherine McMurria is a Visiting Instructor in the Department of Childhood Education, Literacy, and TESOL at the University of North Florida. Her interests lie in ESL, Anthropology and Russian Language. McPeek, Tyler ² 7\OHU 0F3HHN 0$ /LQJXLVWLFV 7(6/ &HUWLÀFDWH LV currently a PhD Candidate at UF and President of the Florida Linguistics Association (FLA). He speaks Japanese and has taught EFL in -DSDQ W\OHUPFSHHN#Xà HGX Murphy, Laura – Laura is an instructor and coordinator of the General English Program at INTO USF. She has an MA in TESL from the University of San Francisco with 15 years of experience. Naghitorabi, Christy – Christy Naghitorabi teaches EAP at INTO University of South Florida. She received her MA in Linguistics/TESOL at USF and has had EFL experience in Iran, Peru, and South Korea. Nakamura, Yukari – Yukari Nakamura is a lecturer of Japanese at the University of Florida and a director of AFTJ. Navarre, Steve – CEO of SuccessEd Steve Navarre’s extensive business background and personal family experiences make him uniquely TXDOLÀHG LQ HGXFDWLRQ VRIWZDUH DQG FRQVXOWLQJ 6XFFHVV RI WKH HGXFDWRU and student drive his passion. mellony.deuel@successed.net
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PRESENTERS Nichols, William – William Nichols is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies DQG WKH 7()/ FHUWLÀFDWH O’Donnell, Martin – Martin O’Donnell is an MA TESOL graduate student at the University of Central Florida. He has taught abroad in Korea. He currently volunteer teaches at the Apopka Family Learning Center. martykodonnell@gmail.com Paneque, Oneyda M – Oneyda M. Paneque, Ed.D., Miami Dade ColOHJH 6FKRRO RI (GXFDWLRQ KDV ZRUNHG IRU WKH SDVW WZHQW\ ÀYH \HDUV LQ the areas of teacher preparation for diverse students, including English Language Learners. Pappa, Elizabeth – Elizabeth Pappa is a current student at the UniverVLW\ RI &HQWUDO )ORULGD ZKHUH VKH LV PDMRULQJ LQ 6SDQLVK D FHUWLÀFDWH LQ 7UDQVODWLRQ DQG WKH 7()/ &HUWLÀFDWH
Quijano, Mary – Mary Quijano is an impassioned ESL Adjunct Professor. She has taught grammar, reading, and writing. Teaching conversation classes, she specializes in pronunciation and supporting others in Spanish to better assist their Spanish-speaking ELLs. quijano.mary@yahoo.com
Torres, Kelly – Kelly Torres teaches courses in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Educational Psychology, and Classroom Assessment. Her research focuses on heritage language learners’ experiences of acquiring and maintaining language.
Reilly, Natalia – Dr. Natalia Reilly is recently in the MA TESOL program at the University of Central Florida. She used to teach science, Russian, and English in Russia and Belarus. reillynucf@knights.ucf. edu
Torrey, Evelyn – Dr. Evelyn Torrey teaches TESOL courses at Florida Atlantic University and has taken a lead role in course revisions, compliance with TESOL standards, and designing e-learning for TESOL courses. ETorrey@fu.edu
RodrĂguez, Prisca – Prisca RodrĂguez has a BA in English, an MA in Liberal Studies, and is completing a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, specializing in Literacy, Educational Technology, and Children’s Literature.
Tran, Rose ² 5RVH 7UDQ D VWXGHQW LQ WKH 7()/ FHUWLÀFDWH SURJUDP DW the University of Central Florida, participates in conversation hours at the intensive English program. rosaleemullins@gmail.com
Rodriguez Spence, Silvia – Silvia Rodriguez Spence is Associate Professor of TESOL at Southern New Hampshire University where she teaches Graduate Language Studies. She is a 2008 recipient of the Fulbright Scholar Award.
Trotta, James – James Trotta has over 10 years of experience teaching English in South Korea. He is now pursuing a PhD. jtrotta@gmail.com
Perez-Prado, Aixa – Aixa Perez-Prado is the ESOL Coordinator at Florida International University. Her interests include using social networking to promote language acquisition and for teacher education, ELOLQJXDO HGXFDWLRQ DQG GLYHUVLW\ HGXFDWLRQ SHUH]D#ÀX HGX
Rojas, Maria S – Maria S. Rojas is a current student at the University of Central Florida, where she is majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies, a FHUWLÀFDWH LQ 7UDQVODWLRQ DQG WKH 7()/ &HUWLÀFDWH
Perkins, Kyle – Kyle Perkins is a TESOL professor at Florida International University. He has published research on second language acquisition, reading comprehension, the composing process, and Rasch measurement.
Shaqareq, Lena – Lena Shaqareq is the Interim ESOL Coordinator in the Department of Childhood Education, Literacy, and TESOL. She JUHZ XS LQ 4DWDU DQG LV à XHQW LQ $UDELF O VKDTDUHT#XQI HGX
Peters, Sabine – Sabine is a doctoral candidate in FSU’s Instructional Systems program and an active duty Major in the US Air Force. She was also an Assistant Professor of German at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado. sup11@my.fsu.edu
Schroeder, Jennifer – Jennifer taught EFL in Turkey for ten years and is now teaching at the English Language Institute at the University of Florida. She has an M.Ed. from George Mason University.
Platt, Elizabeth – Since retiring from FSU in 2005, Elizabeth Platt has taught courses locally and consulted internationally. Specializing in applied linguistics and curriculum development, she has worked for brief periods in Nicaragua, Rwanda, Angola, the Dominican Republic, and Bangladesh. ejplatt@embarqmail.com
Seren, Elin – Elin Seren is a TESOL teacher from Columbus, Ohio. She currently teaches in a co-teaching setting (grades 5-6) for South-Western City Schools in Grove City, Ohio. She also teaches TESOL to adults through the ABLE program. Elin has her B.A. and M.Ed. from The Ohio State University. She has taught TESOL in Istanbul, Turkey to children and adults as well as in Chile. Her area of expertise is literacy. tap1971@yahoo.com
Piro, Wendy – Wendy Piro earned an MA.Ed. in Elementary Education from East Carolina University and serves as Teaching and Learning Coach for Wayne County Public Schools, North Carolina.
Shelly, Victoria C. – Victoria is a Florida native who earned her BA and MA in linguistics from UF. She has taught academic ESL since 2009.
Porter, Mitchell – Mitchell Porter has an MA in Linguistics, with emphasis in TESOL. He has taught English in Ecuador and China, and is currently an ESL Course Director at Full Sail University. mporter@fullsail.com
Sippell, Kelly – Kelly Sippell is the Assistant Director, ESL Manager, and Executive Acquisitions Editor at University of Michigan Press. She manages an extensive list of ESL textbooks and teacher training materials.
Powell, Elaine – Elaine Powell teaches in Duplin County, North Carolina and is a graduate student with Project LEAP. Proietti, Ame – Ame Proietti is a student in the MA TESOL program at the University of Central Florida. ame@ucf.edu
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Smith, Jenica – Jenica Smith, MA TESOL, has taught in Florida, China, Zambia, and Alabama. She currently teaches at the University of Alabama’s English Language Institute. jrsmith@ua.edu Templeman, Maureen – Maureen Templeman is an instructor and the Curriculum Coordinator at INTO University of South Florida. She has DQ 0 (G LQ 7(62/ DQG KDV EHHQ LQ WKH ÀHOG IRU RYHU \HDUV mtempleman@usf.edu
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Trujillo, Amy – Amy Trujillo is a teacher of 3rd grade gifted students DQG D -U )// FRDFK 6KH LV D FHUWLÀHG WHFKQRORJ\ LQVWUXFWRU DQG ZULWHV articles about technology integration. AmyRTrujillo@gmail.com Tunceren, Li-Lee – Li-Lee Tunceren works in faculty development and designs and teaches blended and online EAP courses at St. Petersburg College. She is a doctoral student in Second Language Acquisition and Instructional Technology at USF. Li-Lee has co-authored a textbook: Choice and Consequence (2010, U of Michigan Press). tunceren. lillien@spcollege.edu
Weber, Roberta – Dr. Roberta Weber in a specialist in instructional program design at FAU. Wedding, Debbie – Debbie Wedding, Literacy Coach at Shady Hills Elementary in Pasco, has an M.A. from Ball State University. She has 36 years in education, including 22 years as a literacy coach. Williams, Gwendolyn M – Gwendolyn M. Williams is an assistant professor of ESOL at the University of West Florida. Her research interests include ESOL teacher education and identity issues with international students. gwilliams1@uwf.edu Zadina, Janet – Dr. Janet Zadina is an Educational Neuroscientist who sees brain research through the eyes of a teacher and teaching through the eyes of a researcher. After twenty years’ teaching experience at both high school and college levels she became a cognitive neuroscientist. 6KH EULGJHV WKH ÀHOGV RI HGXFDWLRQ DQG QHXURVFLHQFH WKURXJK KHU ZRUN as a researcher, teacher, author, and international speaker. jzadina@ uno.edu Zelden, Renee – Renee Zelden holds a MS in TESOL and teaches EAP at Miami Dade College. She specializes in teaching reading, writing, and technology.
Valdeos, Katia –Katia is an ESOL Lead Teacher in Hernando County and has an M.A. from University of Leeds in England. She is a frequent presenter on Dream Act, bullying, and advocacy. Vargas, Lillian E. – Lillian graduated from Rutgers University with an MA in Language Education and is currently an adjunct lecturer at UF’s (QJOLVK /DQJXDJH ,QVWLWXWH OYDUJDV#Xà HGX Vecchio, Lindsay – Lindsay Vecchio has taught ESL to children and adults in Paris, Baltimore, and Detroit. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Education at the University of Florida. Her most recent research has been DERXW +DLWLDQ (QJOLVK ODQJXDJH OHDUQHUV LQ )ORULGD OYHFFKLR#Xà HGX Verde, Jesus – Jesus has taught elementary, high school, and adult education. He is currently a Research Consultant with Velazquez Press. jverde@academiclearningcompany.com Victor, Sangita – Sangita is an instructor at INTO USF and has her MA in Applied Linguistics: TESL from the University of South Florida. She has taught many ESL courses, including service-learning. Walton, Katie – Katie Walton works for the Jacksonville Public Library Center for Adult Learning. She is an ESL coordinator, volunteer trainer, and was formerly an AmeriCorps*VISTA with the Florida Literacy Coalition.
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