2024 WAESOL Annual Conference: Full Schedule

WAESOL, the Washington state affiliate of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), is a professional, non-profit organization whose purposes are to:

Promote scholarship
Disseminate information related to ESOL
Strengthen instruction, teacher training, and research in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages

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Add a Friday Pre-conference Workshop

Registration October 9th – October 24th:

$105 for WAESOL members
$145 for non-members (Become a member to save!)

Final Week Registration October 25th – November 2nd:

$120 for WAESOL members
$160 for non-members (Become a member to save!)

Registration includes morning refreshments and lunch.
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Meet our 2024 Keynote: Jessica Fagen.

We look forward to seeing you on November 2nd!

10:01am PDT

Poster: Incorporating web 2.0 learning applications in the three instructional phases

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:01am - 10:30am PDT

Building C Lobby

The use of technology in teaching is in the spotlight to date. Despite the phenomenon, there is reluctance from educators about when and how to incorporate technology into the classroom. Therefore, this study aims to explore web 2.0 selected applications in three instructional phases to create language learning engagement.

Speakers

Wayan Yana

English Teacher, Washington State University

I am an English teacher at the Intensive American Language Center (IALC) at Washington State University, where I have the privilege of teaching international students from diverse cultural backgrounds. My passion for teaching goes beyond just imparting knowledge; it's about connecting... Read More →

Fnu Nasrullah

(Fnu) Nasrullah is an assistant professor in Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Indonesia. He is a Ph.D. student at Washington State University majoring in Language, Literacy, and Technology. His research focuses on Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), SLA, and education.

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:01am - 10:30am PDT
Building C Lobby 3000 NE 4th St Renton WA 98056

Technology, Poster Session

Target Audience Teacher Educators

11:30am PDT

Introducing Magic School AI Tools for Enhanced ESL Teaching

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT

C-110

With AI all around, let us learn how MagicSchool AI`s lesson planning and text leveling tools can be used to enhance ESL instruction. This session will provide educators with practical examples to improve students` experiences inside the classroom

Speakers

Maryam Kriama

PhD Student, Washington State University

Libyan ESL instructor at a Libyan university namely Zawiya University, ESL Teacher trainer & a PhD student at Washington State University majored in language literacy and technology.

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
C-110

Technology, Workshop

Target Audience k-12

1:30pm PDT

Circumventing Plagiarism: Building Trust via Code Switching

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT

C-103

In EFL higher education classrooms, ChatGPT helps learners acquire English or circumvent acquisition. Incorporating code switching discourages ChatGPT overreliance. The presenter will describe how she incorporated code-switching to provide comprehensible input (Fatimah, 2016), build trust (Jingxia, 2010), and improve performance (Maluleke, 2019) for low-level ELLs in courses with abstract curricula.

Speakers

Jennifer Altman

Advanced Lecturer, the University of Washington

Jennifer Altman has been an EFL lecturer for nearly 30 years. She has been lecturing in the University of Washington’s International and English Language Programs since 1999. She has an MEd from Western Washington University in Adult Education and recently earned a K-8 teaching... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
C-103

Technology, Research/Report

Target Audience Higher Ed. Intensive English, Adult Refugee/Immigrant

2:30pm PDT

Building Support Systems for Teaching and Learning with Technology

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT

C-109

This interactive workshop will explore post-pandemic technological challenges in education and invite attendees to explore solutions based on three pillars: real-time student support, asynchronous resource development, and professional development. Attendees will engage in discussions, share experiences, and receive actionable strategies to enhance technology integration within their programs.

Speakers

Jaehan Park

Edmonds College

Jaehan Park is an instructor at Edmonds College's ELA Program. He earned his Ph.D. from Indiana University School of Education. He co-authored Pedagogy & Practice for Online English Language Teacher Education, published by TESOL Press. Jaehan taught English in three different countries... Read More →

Jackie Sheppard

Edmonds College

Jackie Sheppard is an ELA faculty member at Edmonds College and co-lead of the program's ELA Technology Team "Geek Squad." Her professional passion is focused on reimagining the thoughtful use of technology in higher education, moving beyond its role as a pandemic stop-gap solution... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
C-109

Technology, Workshop

Target Audience Adult Refugee/Immigrant, Teacher Educators, Administrators

2:30pm PDT

Ethical AI Integration in Higher Education: Policy and Practice

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT

C-103

This session explores the ethical challenges of integrating AI tools in higher education, focusing on case study from Washington State University and the University of Washington. It discusses the need for comprehensive guidelines to balance innovation with ethical standards and offers practical recommendations for developing responsible AI policies in educational settings.

Speakers

Dini Arini

Washington State University

Dini Arini s an Associate Professor from Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Indonesia and a Fulbright scholar pursuing a doctoral degree in LLT at WSU. She specializes in the implementation of AI in EFL classrooms, specifically in AI policies to support English teaching and learning... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
C-103

Technology, Research/Report

Target Audience Higher Ed. Intensive English, Teacher Educators

2:30pm PDT

Prepare Your Students for Success in the U.S.

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT

C-110

Adult ESL classrooms include students from different cultures, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds who share one common goal – to succeed in the U.S. To help students at every level meet this goal, Burlington English provides teachers with relevant content that integrates English language literacy, civics education, and career preparation.

Speakers

Robert Breitbart

Director of Educational Partnerships, Burlington English

For more than 20 years Robert worked with Collier County Public Schools, which includes Naples, Florida, as an Adult ESL teacher, Adult ESL Coordinator, and finally Director of Adult & Community Education. He also served for a decade on the Board of Directors of Florida's adult education... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
C-110

Technology, Informational Session

Target Audience Teacher Educators, Administrators

3:30pm PDT

Assessing Pre-Service Teachers' Readiness and Self-Efficacy for Integrating Generative AI

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT

Library C-202

This study explores pre-service teachers' readiness and self-efficacy in integrating Generative AI into teaching. Through surveys and focus group interviews, it examines their familiarity and comfort with GAI tools. Findings highlight different readiness levels influenced by technology comfort and ethical concerns, emphasizing the need for improved curriculum and practical training.

Speakers

Hadir Alderaan

Washington State University

Hadir Alderaan is an English Language Instructor at the University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and pursuing doctoral studies in the LLT program at WSU. Her research primarily explores the application of educational technology, with a focus on AI in education in the context of English... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Library C-202

Technology, Research/Report

Target Audience k-12, Higher Ed. Intensive English, Bilingual Programs, Teacher Educators, Administrators

3:30pm PDT

ELL Students' Attitudes toward AI Integration in the Classroom

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT

C-103

This study examines high-intermediate immigrant ELL students' attitudes toward AI tools in language learning. Survey, observation, and focus group interview findings reveal that while students appreciate AI's potential, 90% were initially unfamiliar with it. Most expressed reluctance to adopt these technologies , highlighting the need for targeted training.

Speakers

Secil Horasan Dogan

Adjunct Professor, Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Secil earned her MA and PhD in English Language Teaching in Turkiye. She has been teaching English at tertiary level since 2010 both in Turkiye and the USA. She has publications in prestigious journals such as Journal of Language, Identity, and Education and Thinking Skills and Creativity... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
C-103

Technology, Research/Report

Target Audience Higher Ed. Intensive English, Adult Refugee/Immigrant, Teacher Educators