TESOL 2020 VIRTUAL CONVENTION & ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXPO

TESOL 2020 Virtual Convention offered an exceptional opportunity for educators to connect with professionals from around the world and to learn about various topics that aim to facilitate the teaching and learning practices. Interesting topics were covered through engaging presentations, keynotes, and zoom meetings. Professionals in the field of language teaching from around the world in one place to exchange, network, learn and share their experiences. In the current global pandemic situation, TESOL 2020 offered three professional development days for language educators. Personally, I have had the chance to learn about and investigate topics that highlighted valuable teaching techniques and skills. It was also a chance to network on a virtual platform that  provided valuable downloadable documents, resources and connections with professionals in the field of language teaching. In this article, I will share with you my experience in the virtual convention through a detailed description of all the sessions I have attended.

SESSION 1:

Encouraging Self-Direction and Self-Regulation Through Autonomy-Centered Homework
Homework is one way to encourage strategy application. However, if students do not have motivation to complete it, it may not be effective...
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SESSION 2:

A Framework for Developing Online Tests
The increase of online and blended programs brought about the development of online tests. In this session, presenters share their design of ...
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SESSION 3:

Revitalizing Systems to Support EL Success in ESL Programs
Looking for ways to improve implementation of ESL programs in your school or district? Don’t miss this engaging and practical session that provides strategic...
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SESSION 4:

Engaging the Disengaged
Participants will learn how to create engaging games using the Goosechase app and Quizlet website, motivating conversation groups on WeChat, and inspiring cooperative...
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SESSION 1:

Coffee Talks hosted by Peace Corps
The session is a live discussion that tackles and answers various questions related to the Peace Corps mission and their work in...
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SESSION 2:

Back to School Discussion
The session is a discussion that tackles important questions, such as;...
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SEssion 1:

Keynote Speech
The live sessions hosts Dr. Michelle DeGraff who gives a talk about how no language is supposed to be inferior or recognized as "other"...
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Session 2:

Zoom Meeting: "Leadership for Communities of Practice"
The discussion is about ways we participants could use to stay connected throughout the virtual Convention and after it finishes. ...
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