Professional presentations

I have given over forty-five presentations since 2013 at conferences, symposiums, JALT events, and Apple Distinguished Educator program events.
“Pattern Building: Implementing Fluency Activities”
  • November 22, 2020
    JALT 2020: Communities of Teachers and Learners (online)
    ​Co-presenters: José Domingo Cruz, Kent Jones
“Reliance on Quizlet for content and assessment”
  • September 12, 2020
    2020 CUE Conference (online).
    Co-presenter: Alex Cameron
  • October 10, 2020
    11th Annual JALT Oita Language Learning Symposium (online)
  • February 14, 2021
    Session ELL 2021 (online)     ​
“Teaching mnemonics as a vocabulary learning strategy”
  • December 1, 2019
    ETJ Kyushu English Language Teaching Expo, Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka. ​
“Self-publishing a textbook: reflections and advice”
  • November 2, 2019
    JALT 2019: 45th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning, WINC Aichi, Nagoya​
“Advanced techniques for Keynote on MacOS”
  • November 1, 2019 Technology in Teaching sessions
    JALT 2019: 45th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning, WINC Aichi, Nagoya    ​
"Teacher identity, unconscious habits, and awareness"
  • June 29, 2019
    Teacher Journeys 2019 (SUTLF 6), held by the Teacher Development special interest group of JALT.
    Sojo University, Kumamoto​
    I won a "Best of JALT 2019" award for this presentation.
"ZipGrade: Scan Response Forms With Your Phone"
  • February 23, 2019
    Fukuoka JALT February meeting,
    Kurume University Satellite Campus, Elgala Bldg, Tenjin Fukuoka
  • November 23, 2018
    Technology in Teaching session
    ​ JALT 2018: 44th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning, Shizuoka Convention and Arts Center (Granship), Shizuoka City
"Finding what it takes: eliciting answers in university English classes"
  • November 25, 2018
    JALT 2018: 44th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning, Shizuoka Convention and Arts Center (Granship), Shizuoka City
  • November 4, 2018
    The 9th Annual Oita JALT Symposium, Holt Hall Oita City
  • May 19, 2018
    JALT PanSIG 2018 Conference, Toyo Gakuen University, Tokyo
  • March 10, 2018
    Fukuoka JALT local chapter meeting
    Kurume University Satellite Campuls, Elgala Bldg, Tenjin
"Raising Consciousness to Classroom Culture"
  • November 24, 2018
    TD/CUE Forum
    ​ JALT 2018: 44th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning, Shizuoka Convention and Arts Center (Granship), Shizuoka City
"A Correction Code for Efficient Writing Feedback"
  • November 24, 2018
    ​ JALT 2018: 44th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning, Shizuoka Convention and Arts Center (Granship), Shizuoka City
"Innovations in Materials Design"
  • May 19, 2018
    JALT Materials Writers Special Interest Group forum, JALT PanSIG 2018 Conference, Toyo Gakuen University, Tokyo
    Co-panelists: Brian Cullen and Todd Beuckens
"Finding what it takes: eliciting answers in university English classes"
  • December 3, 2017
    ETJ Kyushu English Language Teaching Expo
    Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka
“Towards the perfect presentation”
  • July 25, 2017, Apple Distinguished Educators 2017 Academy, Kyoto
    ​Co-presenter: Rab Paterson
“Becoming a wall: reflecting on structure, certainty, and responsibility”
  • November 27, 2016, JALT 2016 National Conference, Nagoya.
“Teaching Mnemonics as a Vocabulary Learning Strategy”
  • November 26, 2016, JALT 2016, Nagoya
“Classroom Culture Before Content:
​English can wait”
  • September 24, 2016, 2016 CUE Conference, Osaka
“Freeing up fluency in a silent speaking class”
  • ​May 14, 2016, Kitakyushu JALT
  • October 3, 2015, 2015 Oita JALT Language Teaching Symposium
  • May 16, 2015, CUE SIG Forum, JALT PanSIG 2015, Kobe
“A teacher-produced vocabulary video”
  • January 30, 2016 Sojo University Teaching and Learning, Kumamoto
  • June 20, 2015, 4th Annual Vocabulary Symposium 2015, Fukuoka
  • November 23, 2014, JALT 2014 National Conference, Tsukuba
“Keynote Workshop”
  • November 29, 2015 Apple Distinguished Educators Japan Meet-up, Tokyo
“My own classroom behaviours: suddenly thrown into view”
  • November 22, 2014, JALT 2014 National Conference, Tsukuba
"Regulating a Learner-Centered Vocabulary Program”
  • November 21, 2015, JALT2015: 41st Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning, Shizuoka
“Using the new Keynote on Mac and iOS”
  • November 20, 2015, JALT2015: 41st Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning, Shizuoka
  • July 5, 2014, Apple Store, Shinsaibashi, Osaka
    Co-presenter: Malcolm Swanson
  • February 5, 2014, Apple Store, Fukuoka Tenjin
    Co-presenter: Malcolm Swanson​
“PowerPoint/Keynote + Response Cards = Engagement”
  • September 27, 2014, 2014 Oita JALT Language Teaching Symposium
“Active Participation using Answer Paddles”
  • May 10, 2014 13th Annual JALT PanSIG Conference, Miyazaki
    ​Co-presenters: Bill Pellowe and Paul Shimizu
“Creating Multimedia Content with Apple Technology”
  • April 12, 2014, Kitakyushu JALT
    Co-presenter: Malcolm Swanson
“Using mind-mapping software to get and stay organised throughout a semester”, and
“Using hyperlinks in Keynote to pre-teach vocabulary”
  • March 1, 2014, JALT Fukuoka
“‘My Brain is going to suck this up!’: A teacher-produced vocabulary strategy video with a remarkable impact”
  • December 8, 2013, ETJ Kyushu English Language Teaching Expo
“Using Presentation Software in Teaching”
  • September 29, 2013, Fukuoka JALT Conference
“Keynote in the Classroom”
  • August 20, 2013, Apple Store, Shibuya Tokyo​​ 
  • July 12, 2013, Apple Store, Fukuoka Tenjin
    Co-presenter: Malcolm Swanson​
“Creating Content with iBooks Author”
  •  August 9, 2013, Apple Store, Fukuoka Tenjin 
    Co-presenter: Malcolm Swanson