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Podcast Leadership Retreat
Hi Everyone I would like to invite you all to this years leadership retreat. A chance for KOTESOL to plan and organize the projects we will be undertaking in the next year.
If you have any questions you can reach me at peadarcallaghan@gmail.com
By Webeditor President on December 12, 2014 - 4:24pm | 0 Comments | President's Corner |Read more
Registration for KOTESOL@EnglishExpo
It's easy. The expo (in general) is free for KOTESOL members, and KOTESOL sessions are only 10,000won.
http://koreatesol.org/ee2014registration
See information about KOTESOL sessions at http://koreatesol.org/ee2014sessions
General information about KOTESOL @ English Expo 2014 is available at http://koreatesol.org/ee2014
Mini-conference registration will be open from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
By Webeditor English Expo 2014 on December 12, 2014 - 9:18am | 0 Comments | KOTESOL @ English Expo 2014 |Read more
KOTESOL Proceedings 2013 Now Online
KOTESOL Proceedings 2013 is now available online. This is a select collection of research papers based on 5 invited speaker sessions and 20 concurrent session presentations at the 2013 Korea TESOL International Conference, available at present to members only:
KOTESOL Proceedings 2013
Exploring the Road Less Traveled: From Practice to Theory
Proceedings of the 21st Annual Korea TESOL International Conference
Seoul, Korea; October 12-13, 2013
Available for download at: http://koreatesol.org/content/kotesol-proceedings-2013
Compliments to the...
By Webeditor Publications on December 7, 2014 - 10:04pm | 0 Comments | KOTESOL Proceedings |Read moreKOTESOL@EnglishExpo2014 Program Available
KOTESOL will host two tracks of language teaching sessions during the Expo on Saturday, December 13th, hosted at COEX in Seoul.
The full Program Booklet is now available for download! <Program Booklet LINK> (this document subject to revision)
Registration is easy for the English Expo and KOTESOL sessions! http://koreatesol.org/ee2014registration (Registration will be open from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Travel information and any late updates will be available from http://koreatesol.org/ee2014
By Webeditor English Expo 2014 on December 6, 2014 - 4:25pm | 0 Comments | KOTESOL @ English Expo 2014 |Read moreKOTESOL News (Email Newsletter) Sent!
The December issue of KOTESOL News, our email newsletter, was sent on December 4, 2014, to 1,064 subscribers. Features included information about English Expo, the new online Job Board, the Leadership Retreat, calls for proposals for the National and International Conferences, and more. Read it or subscribe here.
By Webeditor Membership on December 4, 2014 - 10:58pm | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read moreKOTESOL@EnglishExpo2014 - Abstracts Available!
December 13th (Saturday) at COEX features a new event for KOTESOL --
KOTESOL@EnglishExpo2014.
KOTESOL presents participant-oriented workshops in the heart of Korea's largest English-language bookfair.
Abstracts for these sessions are now available!
General info page: http://koreatesol.org/ee2014
Registration info: http://koreatesol.org/ee2014registration (Mini-conference registration will be open from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Abstracts & Timetable: http://koreatesol.org/ee2014sessions
By Webeditor English Expo 2014 on November 26, 2014 - 12:00pm | 0 Comments | KOTESOL @ English Expo 2014 |Read moreGwangju-Jeonnam Selects Officers for 2014-15
The Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter holds its annual elections for chapter president, vice-president, and treasurer each year at its November chapter meeting. An elections officer, Billie Kang (past chapter vice-president), was selected to conduct this year’s elections as set out in the Chapter’s policies and procedures. Elections were held at the Chapter’s November 8 meeting at Chosun University, and the results are as follows:
President: Dr. David Shaffer
Vice-President: Maria Neliza Lumantao
Treasurer: Lindsay Herron
The elected officers affirmed their intention to...
By Webeditor Gwangju on November 26, 2014 - 4:48am | 0 Comments | Gwangju-Jeonnam |Read moreNew KOTESOL Job Board!
KOTESOL is pleased to announce the start of our new Job Board at http://www.koreatesol.org/Job-Board. We are starting today with a few posts, but our long-term goal is to create a place for employers to publicize jobs targeted at the dedicated and talented members of KOTESOL. There are numerous job boards on the internet, but we think many organizations will choose to post directly to our page in the future.
Since this is a new project, we ask for your patience while the Job Board develops. As of today, all posts are view-able by the general public. However, we reserve the right to...
By Webeditor Jobs-Board on November 23, 2014 - 7:05pm | 0 Comments | KOTESOL Job Board |Read moreNominations for Yongin Chapter Officers
The Yongin Chapter is looking for potential registered members who are interested in running for the following chapter officer positions: president, first vice-president, second vice-president, treasurer, secretary, and student representative. If you are interested, please contact Martin Todd at yonginkotesol.elections@gmail.com by this Saturday, November 22 at midnight! This is a wonderful opportunity to dvelop your leaderhsip skills as part of a growing and dynamic chapter!
By Webeditor Yongin on November 19, 2014 - 9:55am | 0 Comments | Yongin-Gyeonggi |Read moreJeju Chapter Autumn Newsletter
By Webeditor Jeju on October 27, 2014 - 9:44pm | 0 Comments | Jeju |Read moreKOTESOL - English Expo 2014 Call for Presenters
The Korea TESOL Conference at English Expo 2014
A new mini-conference with the theme
The Power of Questions
Saturday, December 13, 2014 at COEX (Seoul)
We are now seeking exciting presentations focusing on the following areas:
The importance of questions in education The role of questions in ELT Questions and YLs Questions in MS & HS Inquiring minds Questions and testing (or Testing) Reading Questions at home Parental support in language learning Training teachers to ask the right questions Questions in L1 & L2Submissions in other areas are...
By Webeditor National on October 19, 2014 - 3:06pm | 0 Comments | KOTESOL |Read moreJeju Chapter Makes Donation to Jeju Furey
Jeju Furey is one of the largest foreigner run, charity organizations on Jeju Island. Furey hosts two huge volley ball tournaments yearly with proceeds going to help families in need on Jeju Island. They also buy, wrap, and deliver gifts to some of the orphanages every Christmas.
With Furey's October BVB12 Tournament approaching, the Jeju Chapter contributed to the raffle prizes, a gift certificate for pair of tickets our annual holiday dinner (worth 40,000 won).
Mark your calendars: Jeju Chapter Holiday Dinner, Saturday December 13, 2014. Location and time, TBD.
...
By Webeditor Jeju on October 14, 2014 - 2:33pm | 0 Comments | Jeju |Read moreJeju Chapter Elects 2014-2015 Executive Officers
The Jeju Chapter Executive for 2014:
President - Stephanie Nixon, Jeju-si
Vice President - Rachel Nickson, Jeju-si
Treasurer - Christina Geiman, Seogwipo-si
Events Coordiantor - Christine Gallagher, Jeju-si
Membership & Publicity - Nailah Rivers, Jeju-si
Webmaster - Nailah Rivers, Jeju-si
EPIK Teacher Representative - Position open.
TALK Teacher Representative - Position open.
By Webeditor Jeju on October 14, 2014 - 2:15pm | 0 Comments | Jeju |Read moreSpecial Event: From Explorers and Missionaries to Vagabonds and Potential Criminals: Two Hundred Years of Teaching English in Korea
Ten Magazine Book Club invites KOTESOL members to their October meeting on Saturday, 25th October, featuring very special guest Matt VanVolkenburg, who writes the highly popular, acclaimed blog 'Gusts of Popular Feeling'.
This event will be FREE for all KOTESOL Members. (Flash your membership card, or print out your profile from the KOTESOL website - http://koreatesol.org/user)
From the first-recorded English lesson in 1816 to Lee Myung-bak's promises of a "native speaker in every school,” English has played many different roles in Korea's history: from its use in Korean...
By Webeditor Membership on October 11, 2014 - 1:44pm | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read morePresenter's handouts, files, etc
Please be aware that presenters' handouts, visual displays, or other files are not shared through the koreatesol.org website. You can contact the presenters' directly, most have included their contact info in the program book, available at http://www.koreatesol.org/sites/default/files/pdf/KOTESOL2014KAFLEprogra...
By Webeditor Conferences on October 10, 2014 - 11:01am | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference |Read moreCall for Papers: KOTESOL Proceedings 2014
The KOTESOL Publications Committee is now accepting papers for KOTESOL Proceedings 2014. Submissions may be made by presenters at the 2014 KOTESOL - KAFLE International Conference based on presentations made at the conference.
Submissions deadline is January 15, 2015. General guidelines (as PDF file) and additional information can be found here:http://koreatesol.org/content/kotesol-proceedings
By Webeditor Publications on October 9, 2014 - 8:35pm | 0 Comments | KOTESOL Proceedings |Read moreOctober 2014 KOTESOL News email newsletter sent!
The October 2014 issue of KOTESOL News, our email newsletter, was sent on October 10 to 949 subscribers. Read, share, or subscribe to it here!
By Webeditor Membership on October 7, 2014 - 9:51am | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read moreChanges to the constitution and bylaws passes
The proposed changes to the amendments to the constitution and the bylaws, as previously published, were voted on at the ABM and were passed. The amended version of both documents will be available online soon.
By Webeditor National on October 6, 2014 - 7:15am | 0 Comments | KOTESOL |Read moreElection 2014 Results
The results of the 2014 elections were announced at the ABM on the 5th of October, 2014.
The newly elected officers are:
1st VP - Lindsay Herron
2nd VP - Ingrid Zwaal
Treasurer - Phil Owen
Nominations and Elections Chair - Nathan Rice
IC co-chair - Jamie Carson
No person received enough votes as secretary so the office is vacant, awaiting an appointment by the National Council.
By Webeditor Elections on October 6, 2014 - 7:10am | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read moreDiscounted Car Parking at Conference
Discounted parking pass can be bought for 20,000won per day at parking management company, Global PMCO, on COEX 1st floor near Hall A.
More info: http://koreatesol.org/content/discount
By Webeditor Conferences on October 3, 2014 - 7:07am | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference |Read moreNew ! ! ! Conference Munchies
There are numerous meal options around COEX. We will continue to update our Eats & Drinks page as information becomes available. Be collegial, Tweet your discoveries with #KOTESOL and @OfficialKOTESOL (and we'll try to update the webpage too!).
http://koreatesol.org/content/eats-drinks
By Webeditor Conferences on October 3, 2014 - 6:56am | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference |Read moreVoting 2014
The KOTESOL 2014 Election Details (Notice) is attached (link is below).
May we remind you that Results will be announced at the Annual Business Meeting Sunday, October 5th, 3-5pm, in room 307A at COEX.
By Webeditor Elections on October 2, 2014 - 5:26pm | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read moreMembers' Social & Networking Event on October 4, 2014
The Membership Committee cordially invites all members to a Members' Social and Networking Event on Saturday evening during the International Conference! Before heading out to dinner, stop by and mingle with new friends, old friends, and the luminaries of ELT.
Saturday, October 4
6:15-7:30 p.m.
KOTESOL Cafe (outside Hall E)
COEX, Seoul
Wine, cheese, and other light refreshments will be served.
By Webeditor Membership on October 1, 2014 - 12:44am | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read moreJeju Chapter - September 2014 Workshop Review
“Games and Communicative Activities: Not Just Entertainment”
September 20, 2014
Do you incorporate games as part of your teaching routine? Of course you do, we all do in one form or another. The September workshop welcomed thoughts and ideas about effective strategies for keeping students engaged in all aspects of English Language learning with an emphasis on games and activities. Presenter, Tory Thorkelson (BA, B.Ed., M.Ed. in TESL/TEFL), who has been a KOTESOL member since 1998, opened up by having us compare games and activities, with regard to the EFL/ESL classroom....
By Webeditor Jeju on September 30, 2014 - 10:28pm | 0 Comments | Jeju |Read moreOnline Voting Update (2014)
Online Voting message sent today, To all KOTESOL current members with membership expiry date after Oct 1 (only current members as of conference weekend have voting rights) and who have not yet voted online -- This is a reminder that the 2014 National Elections has commenced. Online voting shall cease at NOON on October 3rd, 2014. If you have not done so, please visit http://koreatesol.org/Elections2014Candidates to become familiar with the candidates' information. Several reminders may be sent up to October 3rd, 2014 to ensure that you receive your online ballot. Once you vote you will...
By Webeditor Elections on September 29, 2014 - 5:20pm | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read morePre-registration for the International Conference Has Closed
Pre-Registration has Been Closed.
Thank you for pre-registering!
If you missed the cutoff you may register in person at the KOTESOL -KAFLE Conference.
October 3~5 at the Seoul COEX Confentioin Center Hall E (3 Floor)
Printer's glitch! You Win! Pre-registration for the 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference has been re-opened to SEPTEMBER 28th at 11:55.(Because the printers didn't deliver the name-tag materials on schedule, our registration team isn't able to start producing badges. Since they aren't working, we thought we'd give folks more time to get their...
By Webeditor Membership on September 26, 2014 - 1:01pm | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference |Read more"The English Connection," Pre-conference Issue, Now Available
The pre-conference issue of The English Connection, Fall 2014, is now available online for download. It may be downloaded by all who are interested in the 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference on October 3-5 at COEX in Seoul. See schedules of the highlights of the conference and of the pre-conference workshops. Read articles by two of our invited speakers (Long and Diaz Maggioli). Read interviews with three more of our invited speakers (Thornbury, Mahboob, and Angel Lin). Find out more about the authorities who will address our conference, and enjoy some of our regular features....
By Webeditor Publications on September 24, 2014 - 10:33pm | 0 Comments | The English Connection (TEC) |Read morePre-Registration Is Extended Until Midnight Tonight!
Pre-Registration Is Extended Until Midnight Tonight!11:59 pm September 24, 2014
Pre-registration has been extended to allow allow those who missed the official closing to pre- register for the 2014 KOTESOL - KAFLE conference.
The deadline is 11:59 PM September 24, 2014
After that you may still register on site at the conference.
By John Phillips on September 24, 2014 - 2:52pm | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference |Read moreConference Program Book
The Conference Book for the 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference is available for download in its entirety or in components from the conference front page. Abstracts. Biographical Statements. Extended Abstracts & Summaries. Plus download your own copy of the Poster! http://koreatesol.org/ic2014
By Webeditor Conferences on September 24, 2014 - 9:58am | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference |Read moreVOTE: Online Ballot Invitations Sent (2014)
Online ballot invitations for KOTESOL 2014 National Elections have been sent to your officially registered email address. You may also vote onsite at the International Conference Oct 4-5. If your membership expires Oct 31 or later and you did not get a ballot, contact elections@koreatesol.org
Official Candidate Statements are available at http://koreatesol.org/Elections2014Candidates
By Webeditor Elections on September 22, 2014 - 1:07am | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read more