CATESOL 2015: Full Schedule

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8:30am PST

#CATESOLchat - The first ever LIVE CATESOL Twitter Chat

New to Twitter or hoping to find other engaged Tweeters? This session helps CATESOL teachers explore twitter, share their experiences with it, find like-minded teachers, and participate in the first ever live twitter chat for CATESOL: #CATESOLchat

Speakers

Eric Roth, USC

Author, Teacher, and Publisher, Chimayo Press

Eric H. Roth teaches international graduate students the pleasures and perils of academic writing and public speaking in English at the University of Southern California (USC), and holds the title of “Master Lecturer”. He also writes and edits ESL/EFL books for English language... Read More →

Brent Warner

Assistant Professor, Irvine Valley College

Brent is a professor of ESL at Irvine Valley College. He's an EdTech enthusiast who enjoys discussing incorporating the latest technologies into lessons as well as the times when tech isn't the answer. Brent blends technology into his lessons and talks about them on his podcasts about... Read More →

CATESOLchat pdf

Friday November 13, 2015 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Palos Verdes B (4th floor)

Workshop, E, S, A, CC, C-U, IEP, ML, NT, TELL

8:30am PST

AWL Revisited: Strategies to Improve Word Form Retention in ESL Written Production

This workshop aims to offer strategies to help intermediate to advanced level ESL students increase their academic language word form retention. Attendees will practice with activities based on a reconfiguration of the AWL sublists that highlights word behavior patterns besides frequency.

Speakers

Monica Rosso

ESL Teacher, IIS@MissionCollege

Friday November 13, 2015 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Huntington AB (4th floor)

Workshop, S, CC, C-U, IEP, ML

8:30am PST

Reading and Technology: Insights and Websites on Reading!

This workshop will focus on some aspects of reading such as the reading process, vocabulary acquisition, reading speed, reading competence, comprehension strategies, and extended reading. We will also look at websites that support reading and vocabulary acquisition in and out of the classroom and the creation of teaching materials.

Speakers

Maria Allan, IEP Level Chair

ESL Instructor, San Diego Continuing Education

Maria was born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal. She got her bachelor’s degree in Horticulture in Scotland hoping to later obtain a master’s degree in Landscape Architecture. Her passion for languages, however, led her to pursue a master’s degree in Linguistics, a field she thoroughly... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Monterey (4th floor)

Workshop, A, CC, IEP

8:30am PST

Yes I Can! Building Student Confidence

Get students to say YES to their language learning abilities. With inspirational activities and feedback, teachers can help students recognize their strengths and build the confidence they need to say Yes to their writing potential, to their speaking potential, to tackling team projects, and to reaching their academic goals!

Speakers

Staci Johnson

Self-Employed

Took a break from teaching to raise my three amazing children. Kept myself in the game by doing professional development workshops on the textbook I co-authored with Rob Jenkins (Stand Out) and be the series editor (with Rob again!) on another project (Grammar Explorer). Recently... Read More →

Courtney Stammler

Friday November 13, 2015 8:30am - 9:30am PST
San Clemente (4th floor)

Workshop, A, CC, C-U, IEP, ML, NT, IC, NNLEI, PTE, TELL, TEW

9:45am PST

Bring Your Grammar Class to Life!

Here are some activities to spice up your grammar class! You will be engaged in a variety of hands-on creative activities utilizing productive skills targeting and using different grammar structures. Students will use the grammar structures in real life situations and have fun while they are doing it.

Speakers

Marlo Seidel

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Huntington AB (4th floor)

Workshop, CC, C-U, IEP

9:45am PST

Lights, Camera, Action: Interactive Video Activities for English Learners

In this session, participants will try out three interactive video activities that energize students and motivate them to learn vocabulary and practice speaking. These creative activities will surely create an excited buzz in your classroom!

Speakers

Meg Parker

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Palos Verdes B (4th floor)

Workshop, S, A, CC, C-U, IEP, ML, TELL

9:45am PST

NODEA: A Structured Approach towards Successfully Addressing Student Classroom Misbehavior

ESL teachers and program administrators need to find successful methods to address repetitive student misbehavior. In this workshop, participants will learn and practice a productive way of mitigating disruptive student conduct, including cell phone usage, L-1 talk, side conversations, blurting out, negotiations for grades or absences, etc.

Speakers

Scott Sutherland

Manager of ESL Student Affairs, UC Irvine Extension

Mr. Sutherland serves as Program Advisor and Manager of ESL Student Affairs for UCI Extension’s English Language Programs. He was instrumental in the initiation and implementation of their IEP's student conduct policies and procedures and manages day-to-day student conduct issues... Read More →

NODEA CATESOL 2015 Annual Conference Anaheim pptx

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Laguna A (4th floor)

Workshop, Admin, A, CC, C-U, IEP, NT

9:45am PST

Revisiting Old Favorites with Popular Technology: Using Smartphones and Tablets to Increase, Assess, and Reinforce Vocabulary Learning

Presenters will demonstrate how they transformed distractive mobile devices into creative tools of instruction which inspire independent learning, foster vocabulary retention, and enhance student engagement. Members of the audience will be encouraged to use their own mobile devices for hands-on demonstration of practical and easily implemented applications.

Speakers

Alex Ibaraki

Marilyn Lee

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Avila A (4th floor)

Workshop, Admin, A, CC, C-U, IEP, NT, PTE

9:45am PST

Socrative: Connect, Engage, and Assess Students

Are you looking for better ways to engage students in the 21st Century classroom? Would you like an easy way to visualize student understanding? Come learn how to use this simple, dynamic student response system that can do the above and more! BYOD to explore the many features of Socrative.

Speakers

Monica Cueva

Non-credit ESL Instructor, Mt. San Antonio College

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Avila B (4th floor)

Workshop, A, CC, C-U, IEP, NT, TELL

11:00am PST

MOVED: Building Students’ Motivation and Self-Efficacy Through Collaborative Brainstorming (now on Saturday)

Moved from Friday at 11 to Saturday at 8:30. New room: Avila B.
In this workshop, several innovative collaborative brainstorming activities will be shared that encourage critical thinking, build motivation, and increase students’ self-efficacy. Participants will learn how these activities were used to successfully facilitate academic writing, practice the activities, and discuss how they can be applied to a variety of ESL contexts.

Speakers

Vickie Mellos

Friday November 13, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Huntington AB (4th floor)

Workshop, A, C-U, CC, IEP, S

3:45pm PST

Back to the Drawing Board - Prewriting Tools

Without prewriting, even advanced writers will often write simplistic responses to prompts that demand deeper thought. Prewriting is essential to introduce vocabulary, key phrases, and new ideas. Websites and apps will be demoed to show how this can be done both inside and outside of the classroom, collaboratively and individually.

Speakers

Christie Sosa, UC Irvine

Femia Scarfone

Friday November 13, 2015 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Laguna B (4th floor)

Workshop, CC, C-U, IEP, NT, PTE, TELL

3:45pm PST

Creating effective ePortfolio assignments for ESL courses.

Assessment of student success in ESL programs is becoming increasingly important. ePortfolios are a way to help us better tell the story of what is happening in our courses and programs whole incorporating a high impact practice.

Speakers

Tiffany Ingle

Noncredit ESL Faculty, Glendale Community College

Tiffany is actively involved in Reading Apprenticeship, curriculum redesign, placement testing, and ePortfolio development. She seeks to bring the AAC&U's high-impact practices into the ESL classroom. In addition to ESL, Tiffany has worked with First Year Experience seminar development... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Catalina 4 (Lower level)

Workshop, A, CC, C-U, IEP, ML

3:45pm PST

Help! Effective Strategies for Busy Teachers of Multi-Level Classes

Come and practice interactive strategies that help students remember what they learn, can be used to teach any content at any level, and require little or no teacher prep time. With these activities, you can empower your students and avoid burnout at the same time!

Speakers

Laurel Pollard

Friday November 13, 2015 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Palos Verdes B (4th floor)

Workshop, A, CC, IEP, ML, NT, PTE

3:45pm PST

Making the Case for Brain-Based Learning

Are your students stuck in a language-learning "rut"? Are you looking for creative ways to engage your students in the learning process? This workshop will introduce brain-based learning activities for deeper language processing that results in better retention. Group participation will be required.

Speakers

Monica Cueva

Non-credit ESL Instructor, Mt. San Antonio College

Laura Jacob

ESL Instructor, Mt. San Antonio College

Vienessa Lopez

Marina McLaughlin

ESL Instructor, Mt. San Antonio College

Friday November 13, 2015 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Huntington AB (4th floor)

Workshop, A, CC, C-U, IEP, NT, PTE

3:45pm PST

Making Writing Assignments Fun!

Writing instructors will learn how to turn mundane assignments into projects that excite students about writing. Students write personified short stories that are combined into one book and are given a copy of the book. This has increased student retention, participation, and has motivated students to be creative writers

Speakers

Gizelle Ponzillo

Adjunct Faculty, Irvine Valley College and School of Continuing Education, North Orange County Community College District

I'm an enthusiastic ESL instructor who has been teaching ESL writing at Irvine Valley College and in the Academic Success Program at the School of Continuing Education at NOCCCD for almost two years. My passion for my profession is reflected on my teaching. I earned my M.A. in TESOL... Read More →

Final MakingWritingAssignmentsFun 1 pptx

Friday November 13, 2015 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Redondo (4th floor)

Workshop, E, S, A, CC, C-U, IEP, ML

3:45pm PST

Plugging into the academic conversation with paraphrasing strategies

This workshop will present a six-step method for the teaching and learning of paraphrasing strategies, in the form of a lesson, and will allow for workshop participants to practice these in a whole class setting, as well as in small groups. Handouts will be provided.

Speakers

Leslie Bennett Sherwood

ESL Lecturer, University of California, Los Angeles

Leslie Bennett Sherwood, B.A. in Latino American and Latino Studies/Politics and M.S. in Education with a concentration in TESL, has been teaching ESL for ten years. During this time, she has worked with migrant, immigrant, and international populations in both the US and Australia... Read More →

Plugging into the Academic Conversation with Paraphrasing Strategies HO AUDIENCE docx

Friday November 13, 2015 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Capistrano A (4th floor)

Workshop, S, CC, C-U, IEP, NT, TELL

8:30am PST

Building Background Knowledge beyond the Textbook

Learn methods that develop students’ schema in this interactive workshop. Teachers will benefit by finding ways beyond the textbook to generate students’ interest. Students will benefit by expanding their knowledge and gaining confidence in a wide range of topics in English.

Speakers

Alicia Theadore

Saturday November 14, 2015 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Capistrano A (4th floor)

Workshop, S, C-U, IEP, TELL

8:30am PST

Building Students’ Motivation and Self-Efficacy Through Collaborative Brainstorming (with correct time & location)

In this workshop, several innovative collaborative brainstorming activities will be shared that encourage critical thinking, build motivation, and increase students’ self-efficacy. Participants will learn how these activities were used to successfully facilitate academic writing, practice the activities, and discuss how they can be applied to a variety of ESL contexts.

Speakers

Vickie Mellos

Mellos CATESOL pptx

Collaborative Brainstorming docx

Saturday November 14, 2015 8:30am - 9:30am PST
New room: Avila B (4th floor)

Workshop, A, C-U, CC, IEP, S

8:30am PST

The Great Vocabulary Challenge: Teaching 32 Dimensions of a Lexical Item

Core meaning, semantic space, collocations, affixes, cognates, appropriacy, mnemonics…these are but a few of the 32 dimensions of a lexical item (Scrivener, (2005). In this presentation we race against the clock to tackle the challenge of introducing teaching strategies for each of the 32 dimensions…and also include a comprehensive handout.

Speakers

Julie Ciancio

Lynne Diaz-Rico

California State University, San Bernardino

Lynne Díaz-Rico is Professor of Education at California State University, San Bernardino, where she coordinates the M. A. in Education TESOL program. Her books are widely used in programs of teacher education to prepare teachers for multi-ethnic and linguistically diverse classrooms... Read More →

Saturday November 14, 2015 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Huntington AB (4th floor)

Workshop, E, S, CC, C-U, IEP, ML

1:45pm PST

How to Thrive as a New ESL Teacher!

Are you a new graduate or ESL instructor wondering what it takes to be a successful teacher? Bring your resume and join us in this workshop where we discuss job seeking and teaching strategies, which will help you not just survive but THRIVE in your first years of teaching!

Speakers

Nairi Issagholian

Lecturer, University of Southern California (USC)

Nairi is an adult educator who has taught learners from diverse backgrounds in university settings for over a decade. She has also served as a curriculum coordinator and practicum mentor teacher assisting in-service trainees develop as instructors. Her current areas of interest are... Read More →

Suzanne Kelley

Program Coordinator, Instructor, The Language Institute / Cal State LA

Hi. My career has taken two interesting paths. First, in beautiful downtown Pasadena, I am Program Coordinator at The Language Institute. We are the best-kept secret of successful international students who get into Art Center and other local colleges. Also, I teach Listening and... Read More →

An Excellent Resource pdf

HELLO ESL Teacher Sub Opportunity pdf

Syllabus Checklist pdf

CATESOL2015 Additional Websites pdf

Saturday November 14, 2015 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
San Simeon A (4th floor)

Workshop, A, CC, C-U, IEP, ML, NT, PTE

1:45pm PST

iPad apps for teaching ESL

Want to learn how to use iPads and create dynamic ESL lessons with interactive capabilities? During this hands-on workshop, tips and tricks and lesson ideas will be demonstrated. All language skills will be addressed. A handout will be provided with a list of recommended applications that can be further explored.

Speakers

Farzana Cassim

Natalya Dollar

Candace Lynch-Thompson

iPad Tips and Tricks CATESOL2015 pdf

Saturday November 14, 2015 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
Huntington AB (4th floor)

Workshop, A, CC, C-U, IEP, ML, TELL

1:45pm PST

Teaching Research Paper Writing in Advanced ESL Courses

Former ESL students often comment that learning research paper writing was the most beneficial skill they acquired in advanced ESL. The presenter’s seven-step process model in pre-English transfer courses applies the study of research paper structure to writing an argumentative, problem-solution paper, starting with bibliographic research, followed by proposal development, multiple drafts, an abstract of findings, and a final 5-10-page draft.

Speakers

Lane Igoudin, CATESOL CC Listserv Coordinator

Associate Professor, Los Angeles City College

Saturday November 14, 2015 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
San Simeon B (4th floor)

Workshop, CC, C-U, IEP

3:00pm PST

Accessible Technology: How to Flip Your Classroom with Ease

Flipping the classroom entails assigning videos for students to watch so they do the learning part at home and the communicative activities in the classroom.
Flipping your classroom might sound scary, but the benefits are that it automatically organizes the teacher while making the students accountable for what they learn.
In this workshop, you will learn how to easily create a website for your class that houses the videos needed for the students' learning.

Speakers

Marilyn Lee

Saturday November 14, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Avila A (4th floor)

Workshop, A, CC, C-U, IEP

3:00pm PST

Degrees of BS, Mapping the Boundaries of Profanity

The baffling boundary between profanity and acceptable speech confuses language learners. Profanity is widespread, but still not acceptable in many situations. This uncomfortable but necessary discussion uses a template to rank the degrees of offensiveness of a word, and to apply it in determining suitable language in workplace and classroom.

Speakers

Samuel Harley

former senior instructor, ELS

Samuel Harley teaches regularly, performs poetry sporadically, and writes occasionally. He mangles two other languages besides English. If you come to his presentation on degrees of B.S., you'll have a fricking good time as we figure out how the heck you teach profanity to English... Read More →

Saturday November 14, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Palos Verdes B (4th floor)

Workshop, S, A, CC, C-U, IEP, IC, TEW

3:00pm PST

Top Five Apps for Composition

Apps not only change how we communicate but also affect how we teach. With apps, vocabulary, literacy, and writing develop at a faster pace with the use of mobile technology. In this workshop, presenters will walk participants through five major apps that will make content-oriented classrooms more interactive.

Speakers

Teresa Nguyen, American Language Program, CSUF

Full-time Faculty, CSUF, American Language Program

Annie Tran, CSUF, American Language Program

Saturday November 14, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Avila B (4th floor)

Workshop, S, A, CC, C-U, IEP, ML, NT

3:00pm PST

Update Your IELTS Class with Engaging Activities

Infuse your IELTS preparation class with new energy and student engagement. Learn specific interactive activities targeted for each of the four IELTS skill areas. Experienced IELTS preparation instructors will share their best practices, including technology applications and strategies for teaching IELTS to the challenging lower levels.

Speakers