We invite you to participate in the Hawai‘i TESOL Annual Conference to be held at Brigham Young University–Hawai‘i on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Theme: Empowering Educators and Learners: Technology at the Heart of Language Teaching
Plenary Address: Dr. Justin Shewell, President of TESOL International Association
Join us for a day of learning, inspiration, and collaboration at the Annual Hawai‘i TESOL Conference! This year’s theme, “Empowering Educators and Learners: Technology at the Heart of Language Teaching,” invites language educators and researchers to share insights, strategies, and innovations that place technology at the center of language instruction.
We are honored to welcome Dr. Justin Shewell, President of TESOL International Association, as our esteemed keynote speaker. Dr. Shewell is a widely respected leader in the field of technology-enhanced language teaching, and his keynote address will inspire us to rethink how digital tools can empower educators and learners alike.
Proposal Submissions
Research and Practices
We invite proposals that explore a wide range of research and practices related to this year’s theme, including:
- Integrating technology in language classrooms
- Digital tools for enhancing student engagement and motivation
- Online and blended language learning models
- Technology and assessment in language learning
- Challenges and opportunities in technology adoption for language teaching
- Innovative practices in teacher training for digital integration
Additionally, we welcome proposals related to general language learning research and practices that offer valuable insights to our TESOL community.
Types of Presentation
- 20-minute Quick Share: A concise 15-minute presentation on an idea, strategy, tool, or update on research or teaching projects, followed by a 5-minute Q&A.
- 40-minute Paper: A 30-minute presentation of a paper addressing any practical or theoretical aspect of language teaching or research, followed by a 10-minute Q&A.
- 40-minute Workshop: A hands-on demonstration of any practical aspect of language teaching, engaging participants in interactive learning.
- 40-minute Panel Discussion: A panel featuring multiple presenters, focused on discussing current issues in TESOL education and fostering dialogue among participants.
- Poster Session: An informal poster presentation to share teaching practices or research findings with participants at a designated time.
Submission Requirements
To submit your proposal, please provide the following information on the form:
- Main Contact Email Address
- Presenter and Co-presenters’ Names
- Affiliation (college, school, company, etc.)
- Title of Presentation (maximum of 10 words)
- Presentation Category (Quick Share, Paper, Workshop, Panel Discussion, or Poster)
- Abstract (maximum of 250 words): Include a brief background of the topic and a synopsis of the presentation that explains its purpose, benefit to participants, and methodology.
- Intended Target Audience (e.g., primary/secondary/university students, novice instructors, experienced instructors)
- Level of Audience Participation (none, question/answer, highly interactive)
- 40-word Biographical Note (include bios for co-presenters)
Submission Deadline:
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
All proposals must be submitted online. If you have any questions, please email the Conference Co-Chairs, Brent Green (Brent.Green@byuh.edu) and Dan Holden (dholden9@hawaii.edu).
Proposal Notification:
Presenters will be notified of acceptance by January 15, 2025
Let’s collaborate and inspire one another to make technology a transformative force in language education. We look forward to your contributions!
Hawai‘i TESOL is a non-profit organization committed to English as a Second Language professionals in the state of Hawai‘i. HITESOL members include state D.O.E teachers, language school teachers, public and private college and university teachers, ESL program administrators and researchers, and TESOL student teachers-in-training.