May 2025 (mini) Newsletter

Welcome to the May (mini) edition of JALTCALL News!

This is just a quick reminder to all members about this weekend's (May 16 - 18) PanSIG conference forum, a new JALTCALL podcast episode, and the early bird registration period for JALTCALL 2025! The regular scheduled May newsletter should be arriving in your inboxes at the end of the month.

We're always open to feedback and suggestions, so please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're also happy to include member contributions to the newsletter. If you have anything you'd like to share, get in touch with Bradley Irwin (Publicity Chair) at publicity@jaltcall.org.

In this edition of JALTCALL News:

JALTCALL Forum at PanSIG 2025
Latest JALTCALL Podcast
JALTCALL 2025 Early Bird Registrations

1. JALTCALL Forum at PanSIG 2025

We are excited to announce the JALTCALL Forum 'Applying AI in Language Education'. Our panel of experts examines tools, challenges, opportunities, and best practices for effectively integrating AI in language teaching. We hope you can join us!

Saturday, May 17, @12:30-13:30 (Building 3 Room 202)

2. Latest JALTCALL Podcast

In this episode, Geoff Carr, Brian Gallagher, and Luc Gougeon preview CALL SIG presentations that will be happening at the 2025 PANSIG Conference at Kanda University of International Studies in Kaihinmakuhari, Chiba, from May 16th to 18th. We learn what exactly the PanSIG conference is and what is the theme for this year's conference is "Agency and Autonomy in Language Learning."

Presentations include talks on AI in Language Education, Learner Autonomy, Digital Tools, Critical Thinking, Academic Skills, and Intercultural Contexts. If you are featured in this episode, we hope that people will be attracted to your presentation and that it is a great experience for you. Please send us your comments and ideas on how we can improve what we do and support you in everything that you do. Enjoy the show.

Latest Episode

All episodes here: JALT CALL Podcast on SoundCloud

3. JALTCALL 2025 Early Bird Registration Reminder

A friendly reminder that early bird registration for JALTCALL 2025 is open and ends May 31 (just over 2 weeks from now!) In addition, all presenters must register during the early bird period to guarantee their spot on the official conference schedule. Presenters who do not register by this deadline may risk losing their scheduled presentation slot.

JALTCALL 2025 is scheduled for July 18–20 at Tokyo University of Science, Katsushika Campus. This year's theme, CALL for All, highlights how all language teachers have become CALL practitioners amid recent advances in AI and digital education.

Keynote Speakers:

Glenn Stockwell: Learning to Tame the Tiger: Self-Directed Professional Development in Language Teaching with AI
Mathias Schulze: Language Learning with GenAI: Bridging the Gap or Burning the Bridge

Don't miss this valuable opportunity to connect with fellow CALL practitioners, share groundbreaking research, and explore innovative teaching strategies.

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