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KOTESOL News: 2016 KOTESOL International Conference Edition Now Available
The 2016 KOTESOL International Conference (+ October 2016) edition of KOTESOL News was sent on October 5, 2016, to 1,930 subscribers. This issue contains detailed information about the 2016 KOTESOL International Conference, upcoming October events, recent KOTESOL publications, and other KOTESOL news. Read, share, or subscribe here!
By Webeditor Membership on October 5, 2016 - 9:09am | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read moreGet Oriented at the Korea TESOL International Conference
Conferences can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. In response, Korea TESOL is holding orientation sessions at this year’s International Conference. The orientation is designed to help attendees get the most out of their conference experience. Participants will learn how to utilize the program book, get an overview of the venue, meet important KOTESOL board members, network, and have the opportunity to win prizes.
There are two orientations scheduled for Saturday; a 9 am session for the early birds, and a 1:30 pm session for those who prefer a later start. The...
By Webeditor Media on October 4, 2016 - 10:39pm | 0 Comments | Media (Resources for) |Read moreAnnual Business Meeting
The Annual Business Meeting for Korea TESOL will be held Sunday, October 16th, 4-6pm in Gemma Hall.
More information available at https://koreatesol.org/content/annual-business-meeting-abm
By Robert Dickey on October 2, 2016 - 10:36am | 0 Comments | KOTESOL |Read more
Save a Tree: Opt Out of Hard Copies of TEC!
Did you know you can opt out of receiving hard copies of The English Connection (TEC)? Just select "Don't Send (Postal) Mail" in your online profile ("My account" --> "Edit" tab --> scroll to the check box just below the "Postal Mailing Address Label" box):
You'll still be able to access all issues of TEC online--even the most recent ones, as long as your membership is current.
Opting out of postal mail will not affect anything except TEC. KOTESOL does not send any other postal mail, except upon request.
By Webeditor Membership on October 2, 2016 - 8:59am | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read moreNew Branded Item Debuts: Name-Card Cases!
The Membership Committee is delighted to announce the arrival of a new KOTESOL branded item: business/name-card cases! Available in five styles drawing on traditional Korean motifs, and laser-inscribed on the inside with the KOTESOL logo, these cases are a perfect, classy, classic gift--for yourself or others! The cases will debut at the 2016 International Conference, and cost just 10,000 won each. Limited numbers of each design are available, so get yours soon!
By Webeditor Membership on October 1, 2016 - 1:01pm | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read moreKorea TESOL Journal 12-1 Online Now
The Korea TESOL Journal (Volume 12, Number 1, 2016) is now available online for reading and downloading by our KOTESOL membership -- chocked full of interesting research on ELT related to the Korean context. Student perceptions of group work, LTOs, ER and KSAT scores, custom-designed games, "contentious" video, and much more -- ten papers in all, with three book reviews. View the table of contents and/or download your copy: HERE.
View all issues of the Korea TESOL Journal HERE.
Print versions (hardcopies) of this volume will be available to members upon request, free of...
By Webeditor Publications on October 1, 2016 - 3:47am | 0 Comments | Korea TESOL Journal |Read moreKOTESOL Publicity to Debut Media Station and Broadcast via Facebook "Live"
KOTESOL International Conference committee members are gearing up for the 24th annual International Conference, ‘Shaping the Future with 21st Century Skills’. At the conference, KOTESOL is debuting an interactive Media Station. The Media Station is an outlet designed to connect teachers, attendees, presenters and volunteers while participating in professional development through workshops and presentations.
This year attendees won’t have to wait for the member wine and cheese Saturday evening to meet and connect with fellow teachers and speakers. During the conference, KOTESOL...
By Webeditor Media on September 28, 2016 - 9:36pm | 0 Comments | Media (Resources for) |Read moreInternational Conference mention in Korea Times.
The International Conference is mentioned in the Korea Times.
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/08/177_211525.html
By Webeditor Media on September 22, 2016 - 1:48pm | 0 Comments | Media (Resources for) |Read moreConstitution & Bylaws Amendment Proposals
If anyone is thinking of proposing amendments to the KOTESOL Constitution and Bylaws, you are reminded that any 5 members can propose amendments, but due to the need to circulate proposals to members (more than) 30 days in advance of the Annual Business Meeting (where proposals are voted upon), proposals should be submitted not later than September 13th (Tuesday) 10pm Korea Standard Time. (the proposals time has been extended)
You may send proposals to Secretary@koreatesol.org
The proposal must be endorsed by five current KOTESOL members, those names must accompany the...
By Webeditor National on September 10, 2016 - 2:24pm | 0 Comments | KOTESOL |Read moreProposed Constitution & Bylaws Amendments
As proposals for Bylaws or Constitutional Amendments are received and certified, they will be added to the page at https://koreatesol.org/content/notice-members-proposed-bylaws-amendments
For more information on the proposal submission process, visit https://koreatesol.org/content/constitution-bylaws-amendment-proposals
By Webeditor National on September 7, 2016 - 10:12pm | 0 Comments | KOTESOL |Read moreAttention Presenters! Looking for proposals for Nov 6 conference!
Jeju Chapter KOTESOL Conference Call for Proposals
The Jeju chapter of KOTESOL would like to invite presenters to submit proposals for our second regional conference. The conference will be held on Sunday November 6, 2016 on the beautiful island of Jeju. Come for the conference, stay for the sights!
Theme: Create, Innovate, Motivate
We want to bring creative, innovative, and motivating activities and teaching ideas to the small community of teachers on Jeju Island. We are looking for presentations that offer teachers new and creative tools,...
By Webeditor Jeju on September 6, 2016 - 6:31pm | 0 Comments | Jeju |Read moreNominations Open!
Are you interested in having a position on KoreaTESOL's National Executive? Here's your chance! Nominations open on September 1st!
For a list of which positions are available and the duties of each, go to http://koreatesol.org/elections .
~N&E Committee
By Webeditor Elections on September 4, 2016 - 4:04pm | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read moreTEC - Pre-Conference Issue Online Now
The cooler breezes of autumn are wisking off the burdening heat of summer, signaling that the Korea TESOL International Conference is quickly approaching. Part of it is already here - in the form of the pre-conference issue of TEC (The English Connection).
Get to know more about our invited speakers throught 5 TEC interviews and 4 speaker articles, plus an interview with Conference Chair Jaimie Carson and a conference schedule overview and invited speakers' session titles.
Feature articles also on "Profcasting" and Google Classroom. To access this issue of TEC, click HERE....
By Webeditor Publications on September 3, 2016 - 12:19am | 0 Comments | The English Connection (TEC) |Read moreSeptember Issue of KOTESOL News Is Out!
What's happening this month in KOTESOL? Find out in the September 2016 issue of KOTESOL News, sent on September 1 to 1,679 subscribers. Read it now to learn about pre-registration for the 2016 KOTESOL International Conference, a member's discount to another major international conference, nominations for national elections, and more!
Read, share, or subscribe here.
By Webeditor Membership on September 1, 2016 - 7:10am | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read moreYongin KOTESOL Chapter November Conference (2016)
Call for Presentations for the Fourth Annual Yongin KOTESOL Conference
Practical Classroom Activities for Empowering Students
The Yongin KOTESOL Conference Committee invites presentation proposals for our 2016 annual conference, to be held on Nov. 12th at Kangnam University, in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. Our theme this year is "Practical Classroom Activities for Empowering Students.” We are looking for both experienced and new presenters to help us continue our tradition of conferences that are engaging, provide insights and develop skills that are of real value in the...
By Webeditor Yongin on August 31, 2016 - 5:50pm | 0 Comments | Yongin-Gyeonggi |Read moreNew International Discount Added: Albuquerque Tourism & Sightseeing Factory
The Membership Committee is delighted to announce our first membership perk in the United States: a discount on all tours offered by the Albuquerque Tourism & Sightseeing Factory! AT&SF is the parent company of the ABQ Trolley Co., the Duke City Pedaler, Albu-Creepy Ghost Walk, Albu-Quirky, the Mother Road Bike Taxi, and more.
If you're planning a trip to New Mexico, USA, just email the Membership Committee and let us know when you'll be in Albuquerque. We'll send you a discount code you can use on your online ticket purchase!
By Webeditor Membership on August 26, 2016 - 1:34pm | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read more
It's not too late!
The KOTESOL International Conference is coming soon -- have you pre-registered?
If you want to present,
the Jeonju-North Jeolla KOTESOL Regional Conference Call for Proposals is open until Sept 20th, for the conference Saturday. Nov 19.
Keep your eye on the Events section for more KOTESOL opportunities.
For things beyond KOTESOL, check the Calendars.
By Webeditor National on August 25, 2016 - 12:06pm | 0 Comments | KOTESOL |Read more
KOTESOL Participating in ALAK-GETA Intl. Conference
This year's ALAK-GETA Joint International Conference is giving discounted pre-registration to all KOTESOL members who attend. The conference will be held on September 9-11 at Honam University in Gwangju. Saturday the 10th is the main day of presentations.
The conference theme is "ELT and Applied Linguistics in a Globalizing Asia: Opportunities and Challenges." An appropriate theme for the Applied Linguistics Association of Korea (ALAK) and the Global English Teachers Association (GETA).
A section of the conference is set off for Gwangju Chapter presentations and a featured...
By Webeditor Gwangju on August 13, 2016 - 2:05am | 0 Comments | Gwangju-Jeonnam |Read moreRegistration for International Conference Opens!
Online Pre-Registration for the KOTESOL International Conference is now open.
Save money and headaches by pre-registering.
Member Discount. You can renew your membership in the same process. (Memberships taken with last year's conference registration expire Sept 30 and are not eligible for member's discount for this year's conference.) Group Discount. 5 or more non-members can register together to save money. Presenters register separately. Please be sure to use the correct registration form.https://koreatesol.org/content/2016-kotesol-international-conference-pre...
By Webeditor International Conference on August 3, 2016 - 3:48pm | 0 Comments | 2016 KOTESOL International Conference |Read moreJuly 2016 KOTESOL News Is Out!
It might be the summer break, but KOTESOL never rests! Check out what's happening this month around the country; the July issue of KOTESOL News was sent on July 7, 2016, to 1,668 subscribers. Highlights of the issue include new columns and reading groups for KOTESOL SIGs, calls for papers and presentations, and a special invitation to university students to represent Korea overseas.
By Webeditor Membership on July 8, 2016 - 4:42am | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read moreAYF - Study-Travel Experience for our Students
Study-Abroad (1-week) opportunity for Korean university (and college) students. Deadline to apply is July 15th. Please inform your students.
The Asian Youth Forum is a dynamic annual event which brings together college students from across Asia for an exciting week of international exchange. AYF is designed to promote global awareness, cross-cultural communication, international understanding and leadership skills - all through the medium of English as a global language. AYF 15 in Taiwan offers participants a special chance to encounter a variety of exciting people, languages and...
By Webeditor National on June 28, 2016 - 12:27pm | 0 Comments | KOTESOL |Read moreNew! Critical reading group
With Dean Jorgensen's help, we are setting up an online critical reading group as of 27 June 2016. We will begin with the text Teaching to Transgress (bell hooks). For more information, join our Facebook group or contact the SIG administrator (see Social Justice SIG Basic page for instructions).
By Webeditor_Sig Social Justice on June 23, 2016 - 8:22pm | 0 Comments | |Read moreKOTESOL Membership Card... Don't Leave Home Without It!
Your KOTESOL Membership Card allows for discounts in various shops and events.
Such as the forthcoming Christian Teachers conference June 24-25 at Yonsei University.
You can also show your current membership through your member's profile after you login to the KOTESOLwebsite at https://koreatesol.org/user
By Webeditor Membership on June 12, 2016 - 12:02pm | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read moreTEC Magazine — Summer Issue Online Now
Summer is officially here. It's June, and the Summer TEC is here, too. Log in to your KOTESOL account to enjoy reading your member's copy of the latest issue of The English Connection. Read features on volunteering students and on critical thinking. Find out more about Ian Done Ramos and about Jim Scrivener's most recent book "Classroom Management Techniques." Learn about Tom Farrell's meditation methods in his reflective practice column. Check out the push for professional development at one Korean university, and check into much more in the pages of this issue of TEC: https://koreatesol....
By Webeditor Calendar on June 2, 2016 - 1:40am | 0 Comments | |Read morePublish Your Tech Review (MCALL SIG)
The Multimedia & CALL Special Interest Group (MCALL SIG) is looking for contributors to a new "Tech Briefs" feature on the website! We're planning to publish brief reviews of various tech tools, websites, and online resources.
If you'd like to contribute your opinions about your favorite tech tool--or excoriate your least favorite tech tool--please use this form.
If you have longer tech-related insights you'd like to publish in article form, please get in touch with us; we're also looking for longer pieces for various KOTESOL publications and a possible MCALL SIG...
By Webeditor_Sig Call on June 1, 2016 - 7:16am | 0 Comments | Multimedia & CALL |Read moreVolunteers Needed: Seeking Interim National Treasurer, Secretary
Our national treasurer and secretary are both leaving Korea, and their successors will not be elected until October. We need volunteers to take over each position before the current occupants leave! You will only be in the position until October (though you are strongly encouraged to run for the office, if you enjoy the work), and training will be provided. Additional information is below.
If you are interested in volunteering for either position, please email National President Lindsay Herron. If you have any questions about the positions, please email the respective current...
By Webeditor National on May 31, 2016 - 10:50am | 0 Comments | KOTESOL |Read moreMembership Perk: Promotional Price for Everland + Beer Fest, June 10-12, 2016
The Everland Beer Fest (June 10-12, 2016) is offering special promotional tickets to KOTESOL members! During the festival only, KOTESOL members will get a discount on Everland admission, plus a free drink and free admission to the beer festival. To learn more about the promotional price, please email our contact at the Everland Beer Fest.
By Webeditor Membership on May 30, 2016 - 1:18pm | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read more2016 National Conference Special Edition of KOTESOL News Is Now Out!
The 2016 National Conference special edition of KOTESOL News was sent on May 23 to 1,641 subscribers. This all-conference issue features everything attendees might wish to know about the conference in Wonju on Saturday (May 28). Read, share, or subscribe here.
By Webeditor_Sig Call on May 23, 2016 - 9:30pm | 0 Comments | |Read moreMCALL SIG Meet-up at National Conference
Join the Multimedia and CALL SIG for a lunchtime meet-up at the 2016 National Conference! This is a great opportunity to share your ideas for the SIG, find out how you can participate, and socialize a bit with others who share your interest in media and technology.
You can come and go as you please--but it might be convenient to order your lunch in advance (by May 25), so you can just grab it and head directly to our meet-up!
We look forward to seeing you there. (Questions? Email us!)
By Webeditor_Sig Call on May 22, 2016 - 7:00pm | 0 Comments | Multimedia & CALL |Read moreProfessional Development SIG meet-up
KOTESOL's Professional Development SIG (special interest group) will have a lunch-hour meeting at the KOTESOL National Conference May 28th. This is our chance to recharge the SIG, plan our activities for the coming months, welcome new participants, and just a bit of socializing.
We hope to see you there!
Key links:
SIG homepage: https://koreatesol.org/content/professional-development
Conference homepage: https://koreatesol.org/nc2016
Discussions page (Yahoo Group): http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KOTESOL_PD_SIG/
By Webeditor_Sig Professional Development on May 16, 2016 - 6:55am | 0 Comments | Professional Development |Read more