JALT2018

  • JALT2018 Poster Design Competition Winners

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    JALT2018 Poster Design Competition Winners: Session A – Samuel Bruce – Using Background Music in the Classroom Session B – Anthony Digiullo and Herman Bartelen – Learning How to Learn: 24 Time Management Tips Session C – Greg Lambert – Using Comic Life and iMovie for Cultural Exchange Session D – Gretchen Clark and…

  • JALT2018 Best Poster Design Competition Guidelines

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    This year, we will be running a competition for best poster design. There will be four winners – one winner for each of the four sessions – 11.00-12.30 on Saturday A (24th), 16.40-18.10 on Saturday B (24th),12.30-14.00 on Sunday C (25th), 16.35-18.05 on Sunday D (25th). Winners will be awarded a 5,000 yen Amazon…

  • First-Time Attendees and New Members Orientation

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    Saturday, November 24th, 11:00 AM – 11:25 AM, Practice Room 2 B1 Is this your first time attending the JALT International Conference? Are you a new JALT member? If so, please consider attending this orientation. The purpose is to give an overview of JALT2018 and provide tips for making the most of the conference.…

  • Presentation Room Equipment and Internet at JALT2018

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    Equipment * All rooms will have a projector and a screen or a whiteboard. Any other equipment, including speakers, computers, and connectors to connect your computer, tablet, or smartphone to the projector must be provided by the presenter (all projectors have VGA cables supplied. If you need to use a HDMI connection, bring your…

  • Handbook and Conference App

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    The conference handbook is available online as a PDF file.A paper copy will also be provided for conference participants onsite, unless they had opted out for this when registering.Note that the handbook contents are subject to change. All changes will be posted in an errata which will be made available during the conference. This…

  • Green JALT

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    The JALT International Conference has been working to improve the environmental performance of the conference in recent years. This includes local sourcing of sustainable products, reducing waste, and increasing recycling. Since some environmental impact is inevitable, especially from transport, we have also been arranging carbon offsets to compensate for our carbon footprint. This year…

  • Eating, Drinking, and Socializing

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    Just as important as the presentations, workshops, and forums is the chance to catch up with colleagues and friends and make new connections. We hope you will attend our social events. Entry is free of charge to all conference participants. Welcome Reception Sponsored by Oxford University Press and JALT Friday Nov. 23, 6:30 PM…

  • Virtually Connecting Session

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    Weโ€™re excited to be Virtually Connecting, a learning community that connects onsite conference presenters and attendees with virtual participants, from JALT2018 (#JALT2018). Sunday November 25th 2018 Starting at 2:20pm Shizuoka, Japan Standard Time Meeting with plenary speakers Judith B. O’Loughlin (@judyoloughlin) and Lindsay Clandfield (@lclandfield). Naomi Fujishima, Parisa Mehran (@ParisaMehran), and Jason Wolfe (@jasondwolfe)…

  • Prayer Room

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    There is a prayer room for JALT participants located in Backstage room #2 in the basement. It will be open from 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Saturday, and 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Sunday.

  • Mind and Body Space

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    This is a place for tired conference participants to relax and recharge. Ready to try some yoga, meditation, or aikido? How about some self-exploration in the form of interactive workshops, movement classes, bodywork, or more? Restore yourself, get more out of the conference, and pick up some new ways to cope with the stresses…