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To make a submission, 

please visit the conference website.

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Submission Instructions

Overview

First, visit the conference website, https://reeltoreal2021.edzil.la/; join the event space; create a user; then log in using Google or sign up using a different email address.

After you've logged in, click on Submit Proposal. When you click "Read more," additional instructions will appear; please check the information carefully (it also appears here, below), then select "Go to Submission Form." On the submission form, please add your title, abstract, keywords, session type, subtype, format, keywords, and additional requested details (in "Notes").

Below are additional details:

 

Submitting a Regular Session

Submitting to the Film Festival

 

Timeline

First call for proposals (Regular Sessions):
May 15 ~ June 11 Extended to June 30  Now closed

Second call for proposals: 

September 2 ~ September 30

 

Call for Film Festival Submissions:

July 20 ~ October 6

 

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Submitting a Regular Session

Presenters must submit (a) a written abstract and also (b) a brief (30-60 seconds) video proposal summarizing their presentation.

In the proposal form, you must include:

• Presentation title (<13 words, following APA capitalization rules)
• An abstract (<150 words; this is what will be included in the program, if your proposal is accepted, so check it carefully!)
• Presentation format (see below)
• Presentation subtype (general topic area; see below)
• Keywords (please choose <5)
• Synchronous or asynchronous preference (for workshops and research only; for other formats, this is already set)
• A link to your video proposal (30-60 seconds, hosted in your own Google Drive folder and set to "anyone with the link can view"; please type this in the Notes text field). To learn more about making a video proposal, please view the video abstract workshop video at the bottom of this page. 
• Your country of residence (for demographic purposes + to help us schedule your presentation with consideration to your time zone; in the Notes text field)
• If there's a day during the conference on which you CANNOT present (for presenters preferring synchronous presentations; Wednesday ~ Sunday)

 

Important Information

• After you submit your proposal, you will be able to edit it until the call for proposals closes (June 11). Whatever is entered in the form on June 11 is what our vetters will see.
• After you submit this proposal, you will be given a link you can send to co-presenters that will allow them to add their name to the proposal.
• All proposals must be for work NOT previously presented at a KOTESOL National or International Conference.
• All presenters must abide by the KOTESOL Code of Conduct and the KOTESOL Ethical Standards for Research and Publication.
• Note that you do not have to be a member of KOTESOL to submit a proposal, but if accepted, you must be a member to present. (Join here)
• Additional information about the session formats, session subtypes, tips for improving your proposal, and more are available below.
• The submission vetting rubric for regular sessions can be viewed in the PDF at the bottom of this page.
• We will strive to accommodate your synchronous/asynchronous preferences, time zone, and any day you are UNABLE to present (if requesting synchronous); however, there are no guarantees!

 

Session Formats

• Workshop (45 mins. or 75 mins., synchronous or asynchronous)
  • These are carefully structured, hands-on, professional development activities. The presenter(s) and participants tackle a problem or develop specific teaching or research techniques. These sessions show, not just tell, a technique of practical interest to educators. 
  • Attendees should develop knowledge, skills, or techniques they can use in their classroom settings.
  • The presenter may spend a limited amount of time explaining the underlying theory but should spend the majority of the session explaining and demonstrating the practice and its implementation.
  • The workshop format is intended to be highly interactive; extensive audience participation is expected.

 

• Panel (45 mins. or 75 mins., synchronous only)
  • These sessions involve a moderator and three or four panelists talking about one topic or question relevant to ELT.
  • The panelists address the topic and respond to each other to develop and explore the topic.
  • Audience participation in the discussion is encouraged.
  • ONE form is submitted by the moderator, naming all panelists.
  • A maximum of five participants (four presenters and one moderator) is allowed.

 

• Research Presentation (20 mins., synchronous or asynchronous)
  • These are reports on original research.
  • Usually, these follow the format of presenting on a typical research study: statement of the problem, literature review, research question(s), methodology, data analysis, results, implications, and/or limitations.
  • Typically, presenters will allow the last five minutes of the twenty-minute presentation slot for attendee Q&A.

 

• Poster Presentation (Padlet; asynchronous only)
  • Posters share information about a research report or project, presented visually, with text and images (and other audiovisual contents permitted by our online format); it should be able to stand alone in informing attendees about the topic.
  • Posters will be created on Padlet and “displayed” for the entire duration of the conference. Padlet allows a variety of media to be uploaded and shared; we encourage you to be creative and engage the audience by posting links, videos, images, PDF summaries of your poster, and more, creating a dynamic and interactive poster. In addition, poster presenters may choose to interact with attendees asynchronously (e.g., via comments on Padlet or Discord) or synchronously at a time designated by the presenter to be available for live interaction (Discord voice and text channels will be available for this purpose).
  • Poster presentations are great for first-time presenters!

 

• Pecha Kucha-style (20 slides, 20 seconds each; synchronous only)
  • Pecha Kucha-style presentation is a format in which 20 slides are displayed for 20 seconds each. 
  • The slides should be set on an automatic timer so they move automatically as the presenter is speaking. 
  • This format ensures that the speaker is concise and keeps the presentation moving. It’s great for storytelling, and highly visual presentations are encouraged.

 

Session Subtypes

• Curriculum Development 
  • ​Assessment, Materials Design, Course Design, Multiliteracies, Multimodalities, English for Academic Purposes, Social Justice, Environmental Justice, CBI, EMI, CLIL, TBL, PBL
• ELT and the Arts
  • ​Film, Drama, Performance-Based Learning, Performance-Assisted Learning, Arts and Crafts, Creativity
• ELT and the Sciences
  • Psychology, Psycholinguistics, Neuro-ELT, CALL, MALL, Technology, Distance Learning 
• Health and Well-Being 
  • Teacher Well-Being, Student Well-Being, Burnout, Motivation, Wellness Practices
• In the Classroom​
  • Classroom Management, Student Motivation, Special Education, Social Justice, Neurodiversity 
• Language and Culture 
  • ​Cultural Communication, Intercultural Communication, Cross-Cultural Communication, Intercultural Awareness, World Englishes
• Language Skills
  • ​Grammar, Listening, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Vocabulary, Conversation
• Linguistics 
  • Language Policy, Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Corpus Linguistics, Pragmatics, Semantics, Morphology, Phonology, Phonetics, Syntax 
• Teacher Development 
  • ​Reflective Practice, Teacher Education, Teacher Identity, Professional Development, Second Language Acquisition/ELT Basics
• 21st Century Skills 
  • ​Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Digital Literacy, Media Literacy, Gamification, Creativity, and Content Creation, Leadership Skills, Sustainable Education 
• Other
  • ​ELT Businesses, School Owners, Administration, Management, Employment Issues

 

Tips for a Stronger Proposal

Your Title

• The title of your presentation should:
• Accurately and effectively reflect the content of the presentation
• Be eye-catching
• Be 12 words or fewer
• NOT use the term “101” unless it is a “101” presentation (and “101” is not required in the title for “101 Workshop” presentation types)
• Follow APA style guidelines for abstract title capitalization: Capitalize the first word of the title and any subtitle; capitalize all “major” words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns) in the title, including the second part of hyphenated major words (e.g., Computer-Assisted, not Computer-assisted); capitalize all words of four or more letters.

 

Your Abstract

• The abstract is your chance to showcase your work and appeal to the conference attendees. Include a reasonable description of what is to be discussed or demonstrated. Attendees should be able to tell if you will give them something new or repeat what they already know. Be explicit. Your audience should not be surprised by your presentation’s contents, just better-informed. 
• Abstracts do not need bibliographical or reference notes. If they are included, they should be formatted according to APA style guidelines (6th or 7th eds.)
• DO NOT include your name or other personally identifying information in the abstract.
• We are asking for a maximum of 150 words.

 

Proposals for research reports/papers and poster sessions should:

• Demonstrate relevance and/or importance of the topic;
• Include a clear theoretical framework from which the research question(s) logically emerged;
• Include relevant information about the research methodology;
• Mention specific and relevant conclusions/recommendations/implications for the ELT field.

 

Proposals for workshops, dialogues, and panels should:

• Demonstrate relevance and/or importance of the topic
• Have a presentation plan detailing the method, procedure, or plan of action for the session
• Mention specific tasks or methods used to facilitate session interactivity (i.e., active audience participation)
• Note the implications (especially practical outcomes) for TESOL professionals

 

In reviewing the proposals, we ask several questions, including:

• Is the proposal clear? Do we have a solid expectation for what will happen in your session? 
• Does the proposal show us something new, interesting, or helpful?
• If it is a workshop, does the abstract show what interactive tasks participants will be asked to do?
• If it is a panel presentation, does the proposal indicate there will be an opportunity for attendees to engage in a discussion with the session content matter?
• If it is a research paper or poster presentation, are the research questions, theoretical framework, methodology, and implications appropriate and clear?
• Are there any practical outcomes, recommendations, or conclusions to be taken from the session?
• Is the amount of material to be covered reasonable for the time requested?

 

News about proposal submissions will be directed to the email you use to register for the Eventzil.la conference website. If you have any further questions or wish to join as a volunteer, please click the link below. We look forward to creating a wonderful event with you! 

 

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Film Festival Submissions

July 20 - October 6

Guidelines for Film Submissions: 

Films can be any genre and can be made by any aspiring filmmaker. In principle, any film submitted will be accepted into the festival provided it meets the following guidelines. Vetting by the film festival committee will be to confirm these requirements. If the film is rejected, the reason will be provided, and the submitter will have the chance to revise and resubmit the film and any missing information before the final call to be considered for the festival.

• KOTESOL Membership
  • The film should be submitted by a teacher (non-student) or student with an active KOTESOL membership. Please visit the "Join KOTESOL" page to learn more about how to become a member.
• Permissions
  • Proof of proper permission and release forms from the film's creators and anyone appearing in the film must be provided at the time of submission. Please see the attached sample release form at the bottom of this page. 
• Appropriate Content
  • The film must contain language/content appropriate for the class and within the KOTESOL Code of Conduct: koreatesol.org/content/code-conduct
• Language
  • The film must be performed in any language other than the performer's first language (L1). Regardless of the language of the film, the film should also be subtitled in English. 
• Length
  • The length of the film should be no more than 60 minutes (though we expect most films will be a few minutes to ten minutes). 
• Copyright and Fair Use 
  • The film must be original work and not infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks, privacy, or other intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity. Parodies or recreations are acceptable as long as copyright and fair use guidelines are followed. 
• Format 
  • The film must be one of the standard video file types (.mov, .mp4, .avi). 
• Video and Sound Quality
  • The film should have a standard resolution of at least 720p and be shot in the standard horizontal (widescreen) orientation unless a vertical orientation is needed for intentional/artistic purposes. For sound quality, the film should be free of major issues with intelligibility, environmental and ambient noises, and major technical issues with levels.

 

KOTESOL reserves the right to reject films for reasons the committee deems fit. Please indicate your preference to either showcase your film asynchronously or synchronously. "Asynchronous" means the film will be pre-recorded and showcased by the conference team in video format. "Synchronous" means you and/or your students will be able to present your film live on Zoom with a Q&A. However, the ultimate format will be determined according to the number of films received, scheduling, and KOTESOL's discretion.

You must submit a proposal form for EACH film you submit. On the form, you'll need to indicate:

• Film title
• A brief description of the film ("Abstract")
• Film genre ("Subtype")
• Student-Made or Non-student Made ("Format")
• Synchronous or Asynchronous ("Type")
• A link to the file (hosted in the submitter's Google Drive folder, with permissions set to "Anyone with the link can view"; post in the Notes text field)

 

Film Subtypes

• Artsy
  • Animation, Stop Motion, Claymation, Cutout, Puppetry, Live-Action, Musical, Singing, Instrumental, Dance.
• Comedy
  • Slapstick, Action Comedy, Dark Comedy, Parody, Satire, Sketch, Mockumentary, Buddy Comedy, Road Comedy, Spoof, Prank.
• Dramatic
  • Drama, Performing Arts, Theatre, Melodrama, Teen, Philosophical, Medical, Legal, Anthropological, Docudrama, Revenge. 
• Experimental
  • Lipdub, Avante-Garde, Post Modern, Surrealist, Absurdist. 
• Exploits
  • Action, Adventure, Espionage, Hero, Military, Wuxia, Disaster, Superhero, Revenge, Epic, Outlaw Western, Spaghetti Western.
• Love
  • Romantic Comedy, Romance, Heart Warming, Meetcute, Period Romance, Romantic Thriller.
• Puzzle 
  • Mystery, Crime, Caper, Heist, Gangster, Cop, Detective, Courtroom, Procedural, Film Noir.
• Reverie
  • Science Fiction, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, High Fantasy, Myth, Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Steampunk, Tech Noir.
• Shocking
  • Horror, Thriller, Ghost, Monster, Zombie, Occult, Slasher, Found Footage, Psychological Thriller, Mystery Thriller, Techno, Film Noir. 
• Truth
  • Historical, Political, Documentary, Biography, Environmental, Reality Show, News, Historical Epic, Historical Fiction, Alternative History, War.
• Other

 

Awards

Films will be automatically entered to win awards base on the conference committee's discretion. More information on awards will be released closer to the event date.

 

Film Festival FAQ

1. Can I submit videos I produced before? 

Yes, we will accept any films created up to five years ago.

2. In what language should my film be performed?

The language you speak in the video must be a language other than the native language (L1) for each person speaking in said film (therefore, there may be several languages present in the film, but following guidelines). All films, including films in English, should contain English subtitles. (This makes films accessible to all persons regardless of linguistic backgrounds and to persons with auditory disabilities.) 

3. How can I avoid copyright infringement? 

Any materials borrowed or used without the appropriate permission of licenses by the original author may violate copyright laws. This includes music, audio, photos, video clips, brands, and logos. To avoid problems, please contact copyright owners for permission, or carefully choose to use materials in the public domain or under a Creative Commons license. For more information, please read this excellent resource: GE3401 Copyright for Student Filmmakers: Run Run Shaw Library, City University of Hong Kong. Please note that since we plan to upload works to YouTube, any work that would not pass the requirements for YouTube cannot be accepted. 

4. How do I provide proof of permission? 

When you submit an application, you will have to scan or photograph letters or a list of signatures and provide an online Google Drive link for the film festival committee to view and confirm these documents. Please include these links in the "Notes" section of the submission form.

5. How will my film/video and data be cared for?

The film will be downloaded by the film festival committee at the time of submission until the end of the conference. During this time, the film will be used in the following ways: 

1. After providing links to the films and files in the conference submission form, these files will be downloaded and stored in a secure and private folder on the Reel to Real National Conference's Google Drive account with the access only available to the film festival committee members until the end of the conference.
2.  The film will be made available and shared with the film festival committee during the film vetting process. 
3. The film will be premiered and streamed during the conference at its designated viewing time by the film festival committee. IN the case of asynchronous films, the film festival committee will show the film on behalf of the creators at the scheduled time. In the case of synchronous films, the film's presenter(s) may choose to share the film for themselves of the film festival room moderator will show the film for the presenter(s). 
4. Before the conference begins, the films will be uploaded to KOTESOL's YouTube channel. 
5. If you wish to have your film removed from the KOTESOL Youtube channel after the event, you can simply request KOTESOL to do so. 

 

6. Can I show films that have been shown/aired previously? 

Having films in our event which have been shown at previous events does not disqualify your film.

7. Can I enter films again at future festivals or events after the 2021 REEL to REAL?

We do not restrict showing your film in the future at events or festivals. By your request, KOTESOL can remove your film from the KOTESOL YouTube channel after the event.

 

News about proposal submissions will be directed to the email you use to register for the reeltoreal2021.edzil.la conference website. If you have any further questions or wish to join as a volunteer, please click the link below. We look forward to creating a wonderful event with you! 

Questions?

Find the Video Abstract Workshop, submission vetting guidelines PDF, and film festival release form sample below.