ELT Calendar

Saturday, February 8th, 2003

Oxford Kid's Club Spring Tour
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Carolyn Graham, Setsuko Toyama, Kevin Churchley et al
Organization: Oxford University Press Kids' Club
Location: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Short description: Featuring lively, interactive presentations full of ideas and activities for teaching children, by well-known authors of children's books. There are also book displays and a 10% discount on purchases.

The Power of Using the Internet in English Language Teaching
Time: 1:35 PM - 3:05 PM
Speaker: Dave Sperling, Dave's ESL Cafe
Organization: Josai International University
Location: Togane City, Chiba Prefecture
Short description: Dave Sperling of Dave's ESL Cafe will discuss the powerful and exciting possibilities in using technology in the challenges facing teachers in the 21st century.

Teaching Listening and Speaking: Tasks for Oral Communication
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Patricia Porter, San Francisco State University
Organization: Temple University, Japan Campus: the Graduate College of Education
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: Most EFL teachers recognize the need for effective classroom activities to improve their students’ oral communication skills, but they may be unsure about principles for designing and choosing such tasks.