ELECTRONIC VILLAGE

Come explore new frontiers in digital technology and their application to language teaching at the Electronic Village. Current hot topics include the use of blogs for writing instruction, creating audio files to post online, Web 2.0, and classroom use of the interactive whiteboard.

The expanded Electronic Village includes four rooms at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Browsing and Fairs

The Electronic Village in room C211A will be open all day Friday and Saturday with volunteers available to answer questions and assist you. Join us and get some practical tips for your class. Also in the Electronic Village will be a three fairs. 

Internet Fair – Friday, 10:00 am – 11:30  am 

Distance Learning Fair – Friday, 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm 

Software Fair – Saturday, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm 

The fairs are a chance to hear from a number of presenters demonstrating their favorite Web site, distance teaching strategy or site, or instructional software program. Each presenter has 10 minutes, so you’ll get a lot of information in a short time. Then come back during browsing time to check out the sites. 

Hands-on Labs

Hands-on Labs in three rooms will allow participants to get hands on training on a variety of software programs. These programs are scheduled in the program book just like a regular session.

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POSTER SESSIONS

Friday, April 17 10:00 pm – 11: 30 am
Saturday, April 18 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

The CATESOL 2009 Committee invites you to participate in the Poster Sessions. If you are new to presenting, or just wish to present your teaching strategy, research, or practice in an informal setting, this venue is for you. It gives you the opportunity to share your invaluable resources with your colleagues and answer any questions they may have. We hope that you will embrace this opportunity and help us make it the exciting event we envision. The Poster Sessions will take place on both Friday morning and Saturday afternoon. Bulletin boards will be provided for displays. Please know that the deadline for submitting a proposal for a poster has passed. If you should have any questions regarding your proposal, please email Joyce Cain, Poster Sessions Coordinator, at jcain@fullcoll.edu.

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Friday, 7:00 am – 7:45 am
Saturday, 7:00 am – 7:45 am

Come meet experienced CATESOL members for an overview of the conference, conference resources and services as they guide you how to effectively use the conference program book.  Learn how to follow strands to help you get the most out of CATESOL 2009.  Hear how to connect and engage with colleagues through CATESOL Interest Groups.   Don’t miss this early-morning opportunity to meet CATESOL veterans and newcomers over coffee and get your day started right!    

CATESOL Host:  G. Vittoria Abbate-Maghsoudi

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Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Employers: Here’s your chance to meet, greet and recruit the cream of the crop.  Whether they are eager recent graduates of California’s top MA and PhD programs or experienced professionals, the CATESOL state conference is THE place to find new talent for your school or organization.  You can participate by renting a table in the Job Fair area of the exhibition hall to promote opportunities at your school AND/OR by submitting flyers for the Job Fair Bulletin Board.

Prospective employees: In today’s economy, a visit to the Job Fair is a must! Meet representatives from schools and organizations, both public and private, who may have jobs, job leads or information about hiring procedures. Learn about the CATEOL Job Bank, register with the CATESOL Job ListServe and peruse job postings on the Job Fair Bulletin Board. Bring copies of your resume and your best networking skills.

To download the application form, click here. For more information or to reserve tables/bulletin board space, please contact Carolyn Corrie at cjc7414@lausd.net.

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