Keynote Speaker Ideas, WATESOL 2019 by betsy wong https://padlet.com/betsylwong/2rad9s4x03ll Who would be a good speaker for the fall conference theme, "Fostering Multi Literacies for Language Learners"? (i.e., English language literacy, digital literacy, numeracy, media literacy, etc.) Please share names, tell us why they'd be a good fit for the theme, and share contact info + links to any related published works if available! en-us 2019-01-07 23:59:47 UTC 2026-01-15 15:31:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Numeracy https://padlet.com/betsylwong/2rad9s4x03ll/wish/318131189 Any ideas for speakers with expertise in numeracy?]]> 2019-01-08 00:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/betsylwong/2rad9s4x03ll/wish/318131189 English language literacy https://padlet.com/betsylwong/2rad9s4x03ll/wish/318131319 Such an important topic! Who would be a good speaker with expertise in meeting the needs of ELLs with limited or interrupted formal education in the L1?]]> 2019-01-08 00:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/betsylwong/2rad9s4x03ll/wish/318131319 Digital Literacy https://padlet.com/betsylwong/2rad9s4x03ll/wish/318131517 Who would be a good speaker on helping language learners develop the technology skills they need for the workplace and community - or to access educational opportunities?]]> 2019-01-08 00:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/betsylwong/2rad9s4x03ll/wish/318131517 Media literacy https://padlet.com/betsylwong/2rad9s4x03ll/wish/318131783 Any ideas for a speaker who has published work in this area, as it applies to ELLs? ]]> 2019-01-08 00:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/betsylwong/2rad9s4x03ll/wish/318131783 Michael Long - UMD https://padlet.com/betsylwong/2rad9s4x03ll/wish/330170098 TBLT - this would be interesting to all - K12, adult ed, higher ed. HTH]]> 2019-02-12 02:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/betsylwong/2rad9s4x03ll/wish/330170098 Alison Mackey - GU https://padlet.com/betsylwong/2rad9s4x03ll/wish/330170826 Connecting research to practice in instructed SLA - again, something interesting for all SIGs (HTH)]]> 2019-02-12 02:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/betsylwong/2rad9s4x03ll/wish/330170826 I like the ideas of media literacy, digital literacy, and numeracy. I also think going back to basics might be nice for everyone - Where is SLA research right now? What are the current findings? We are geographically in the midst of some SLA greatness - at GU, UMD, etc. We have local experts we should reach out to. My two cents - HTH https://padlet.com/betsylwong/2rad9s4x03ll/wish/330171891 2019-02-12 02:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/betsylwong/2rad9s4x03ll/wish/330171891