JALT’s ZPD (Zoom for Professional Development) is a monthly, 1-hour networking event with several themed breakout rooms, including orientation for new and potential JALT members, getting published, teaching online, and more. Please join us for networking, informal chat, and in building a community of practice with JALT members and prospective members. The special speakers of […]

Our next ZPD will be on Friday, July 29 at 7 PM (please note the EARLIER start time!), 19:00. After the ZPD, we will have an online social event. Preregister now for the Zoom link! The July ZPD highlighted speakers will tell you all about the upcoming JALT International Conference (November 11-14 in Fukuoka): Director […]

JALT’s ZPD (Zoom for Professional Development) is a monthly, 1-hour networking event with several themed breakout rooms, including orientation for new and potential JALT members, getting published, teaching online, and more. Please join us for networking, informal chat, and in building a community of practice with JALT members and prospective members. The special speakers of […]

Kinsella Valies & Bethany Lacy, Theron Muller, Rich BaileyJALT’s ZPD (Zoom for Professional Development) is a monthly, 1-hour networking event with several themed breakout rooms, including orientation for new and potential JALT members, getting published, teaching online, and more. Please join us for networking, informal chat, and in building a community of practice with JALT […]

JALT’s ZPD (Zoom for Professional Development) is a monthly, 1-hour networking event with several themed breakout rooms, including orientation for new and potential JALT members, getting published, teaching online, and more. Please join us for networking, informal chat, and in building a community of practice with JALT members and prospective members. The special speakers of […]

Kenn Gale, Mary HillisOur next ZPD will be on Monday, December 5th at 7 PM. Please note this is 1 hour earlier than our usual time. The December ZPD highlighted speakers are JALT’s new vice-president (as of January 1st 2023), Kenn Gale, who will host a Q&A session on motion writing, and Mary Hillis from […]

JALT BoD, Members of the JALT2023 Conference Planning CommitteeOur next ZPD will be on Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 from 8 PM – 9 PM Japan Time.  The January ZPD introduces JALT’s new Board of Directors, who will serve two year terms (2023-2024).  Also, organizers of the JALT2023 Conference will talk about the call for presentation […]

Our next ZPD will be on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 from 8 PM – 9 PM Japan Time. Sign up here for the Zoom information: https://bit.ly/ZPDRSVP This month our topic is higher education. We’ll break up into small groups to discuss it and other issues. As usual, we will also have an orientation for new […]

Our next ZPD will be on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 from 8 PM – 9 PM Japan Time.  We’ll break up into small groups to discuss a variety of topics. As usual, we will also have an orientation for new officers and new members, tips and best practices in teaching, getting published, Eikawa & ALT Issues, […]

Our next ZPD networking session is on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, from 8 PM (20:00 JST). We’ll break up into small groups to discuss a variety of topics. As usual, we will also have an orientation for new officers and new members, tips and best practices in teaching, getting published, Eikawa & ALT Issues, Online teaching, […]

Our next ZPD will be on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 from 8 PM – 9 PM Japan Time.    We’ll break up into small groups to discuss a variety of topics. As usual, we will also have an orientation for new officers and new members, tips and best practices in teaching, getting published, Eikawa & ALT […]

Our next ZPD will be on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 from 8 PM – 9 PM Japan Time.    We’ll break up into small groups to discuss a variety of topics. As usual, we will also have an orientation for new officers and new members, tips and best practices in teaching, getting published, Eikawa & ALT […]

Greetings! Our next ZPD will be on Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 from 8 PM – 9 PM Japan Time.  We’ll break up into small groups to discuss a variety of topics. As usual, we will also have an orientation for new officers and new members, tips and best practices in teaching, getting published, Eikawa & ALT […]

Dear all I’d like to let you know that our next ZPD networking session is on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, from 8 PM (20:00 JST). This session will have a special focus on elementary and secondary school teachers and ALTs. We’ll break up into small groups to discuss a variety of topics. As usual, we will […]

The Liaison Officer GroupOur next ZPD networking session is on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023, from 8 PM (20:00 JST). This session will have a special focus on getting involved with JALT. The Liason Officer Group will present their work and different opportunities will be announced at the beginning of the ZPD session. We’ll break up into small […]

Our next ZPD will be on Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 from 8 PM – 9 PM Japan Time.    This session will have a special focus on the upcoming international conference taking place in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, from Friday, November 24th to Monday, November 27th. Ask any questions about the conference, the program, how to get there, […]

Our next ZPD will be on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 from 8 PM – 9 PM Japan Time.  We’ll break up into small groups to discuss a variety of topics. As usual, we will also have an orientation for new officers and new members, tips and best practices in teaching, getting published, Eikawa & ALT Issues, Online […]

Our next ZPD will be on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 from 8 PM – 9 PM Japan Time.    We’ll break up into small groups to discuss a variety of topics. As usual, we will also have an orientation for new officers and new members, tips and best practices in teaching, getting published, Eikawa & ALT Issues, Online […]

Next ZPD: Tuesday, February 27th, 2024, 8 PM – 9 PM JALT’s ZPD (Zoom for Professional Development) is a monthly, 1-hour networking event with several themed breakout rooms, including orientation for new and potential JALT members, getting published, teaching online, and more. Please join us for networking, informal chat, and in building a community of […]

Our next ZPD will be on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 from 8 PM – 9 PM Japan Time.    We’ll break up into small groups to discuss a variety of topics. As usual, we will also have an orientation for new officers and new members, tips and best practices in teaching, getting published, Eikawa & ALT Issues, Online […]

Our next ZPD will be on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 from 8 PM – 9 PM Japan Time.    We’ll break up into small groups to discuss a variety of topics. As usual, we will also have an orientation for new officers and new members, tips and best practices in teaching, getting published, Eikawa & ALT Issues, Online […]

Thank you for your interest in the JALT ZPD! Next ZPD: Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, 8 PM – 9 PM JALT’s ZPD (Zoom for Professional Development) is a monthly, 1-hour networking event with several themed breakout rooms, including orientation for new and potential JALT members, getting published, teaching online, and more. Please join us for […]

Next ZPD: Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, 8 PM – 9 PM Our next ZPD session is taking place on Tuesday, July 29th at 8pm. JALT’s ZPD (Zoom for Professional Development) is a monthly, 1-hour networking event with several themed breakout rooms, including orientation for new and potential JALT members, getting published, teaching online, and more. […]