2024
Revisiting the Experience Economy. Presented at Urdaneta City University, Philippines, February 19, 2024.
Nurturing Intercultural Understanding and Sensitivity with COIL Projects. Presented with April Amihan Alcazar at THT 2024: Teaching, Researching and Learning Languages in the Philippines, February 17, 2024.
2023
Intercultural Sensitivity Training & Assessment. Presented at JALT 2023 Global Issues in Language Education (GILE) Forum, Tsukuba, Japan, November 25, 2023.
Building L2 Confidence and Competence with COIL Projects. Presented at the 4th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Zamboanga City, Philippines, Oct. 5-7, 2023.
Building Second-Language Confidence and Competence with Online Student Conferences and CALL. Presented at EuroCALL 2023 in Reykavik, Iceland, August 17, 2023.
Basic Psychological Needs and UN Simulations. Presented at the Global Negotiations Seminar in Kobe, Japan, July 8, 2023.
Nurturing Confidence and Competence with Online Student Conferences and CALL. Presented at JALTCALL 2023 in Kumamoto, Japan, June 4, 2023.
Intercultural Sensitivity: The What, Why & How. Presented at San Beda University in the Republic of the Philippines, February 27, 2023.
Intercultural Communication: The What, Why & How. Presented at Mabalacat City College in the Republic of the Philippines, February 27, 2023.
Intercultural Communication: The What, Why & How. Presented at Urdaneta City University in the Republic of the Philippines, February 25, 2023.
Intercultural Sensitivity: The What, Why & How. Presented at Mabalacat City College in the Republic of the Philippines, February 22, 2023.
2022
Building Confidence in Public Speaking. Presented at THT 2022 (online) in the Krygz Republic, September 15, 2022.
Engaging Students in Oral Histories Projects. Presented at the Global Negotiations Seminar in Okayama, Japan, June 25, 2022.
The Four Pillars of Team-Based Learning (TBL): Where Does CALL Fit In? Presented at JALTCALL 2022, June 4, 2023.
2021
Engaging Learners in Global Topics via Oral Histories. Presented at JALT 2021 GILE Forum, November 12-14, 2021.
Balancing Language and Content in Business English Courses. Presented at THT-BELTA 2021, October 30, 2021.
CALLing for Team-Based Learning (TBL) Approaches CLIL Courses. Presented at EuroCALL 2021, August 26, 2021.
Fostering Engagement with Team-Based Learning (TBL) in Larger Japanese University Classrooms. Presented at JALT PanSIG, May 16, 2021.
Top Ten Protest Songs – Lesson Plan. Presented at Kobe JALT, March 17, 2021.
Significant Learning Experiences and Course Development. Presented at PAEPI 2021 (Philippine Association of Extension Program Implementers), February 19, 2021.
2020
Online Applications of Team-Based Learning for CLIL Contexts. Presented at THT Bangladesh 2020 (Japan Association for Language Teaching), October 30-31, 2020.
Online Applications of Team-Based Learning for CLIL Contexts. Presented at Kobe JALT, October 24, 2020.
Engaging Language Learners with Team-Based Learning. Presented at THT Kyrgyzstan 2020 (Japan Association for Language Teaching), September 10-11, 2020.
Augmenting PBL with TBL: Engaging Learners with Team-Based Learning (TBL). Presented at PanSIG 2020 (Japan Association for Language Teaching), June 20-21, 2020.
Designing CALL into a CLIL Curriculum. Presented at JALTCALL 2020 (Japan Association for Language Teaching), June 6-7, 2020.
Thiagi Framegames: Activity Shells for L2 Classrooms. Presented at THT Philippines 2020 (Japan Association for Language Teaching), February 22, 2020.
2019
Project-Based Learning for EFL Learners. Presented at the Third Annual Global Negotiations Symposium (Kobe City University of Foreign Studies), June 21-23, 2019.
Online Tools for Supporting High School – University EFL Collaboration. Presented together with Ritsuko Tatsumi at JALTCALL 2019 (Japan Association for Language Teaching), June 1-2, 2019.
Successful High School to University Transitions. Presented together with Ritsuko Tatsumi at PanSIG 2019 (Japan Association for Language Teaching), May 18-19, 2019.
Experience Economy and Peak Experiences Workshop. Presented at the Division of Continuing Studies (University of Victoria), January 21, 2019.
2018
Thiagi Framegames: Activity Shells for L2 Classrooms. Workshop presented at the Division of Continuing Studies (University of Victoria), December 7, 2018.
The What, Why, and How of Reflective Practices for Developing Intercultural Competencies. Presented at Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) 2018 at the Westin Ottawa, November 18-21, 2018.
Asian Neighbors Workshop. Presented via teleconference for Osaka City Nishi Senior High School. September 24, October 3, and October 31, 2018.
Engaging Ideas for the L2 Classroom. Presented at Teachers Helping Teachers 2018 in Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek Humanities University. September 11-12, 2018. (September 13 for FORUM)
Project-Based, Problem-Based, and Team-Based Learning in EFL Contexts. Presented at Teachers Helping Teachers 2018 in Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek Humanities University. September 11-12, 2018.
Online Reflective Journaling for In-Service University EFL Teachers. Presented at Teachers Helping Teachers 2018 in Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek Humanities University. September 11-12, 2018.
Experience Economy and Peak Experiences Workshop. Presented at the Division of Continuing Studies (University of Victoria), August 20-21, 2018.
The Pedagogy of Japan Studies for Japanese University Students. Presented at the Asian Conference on Asian Studies, Art Center Kobe, Kobe, Japan. June 1-3, 2018.
Engaging Activities for the Language Classroom. Presented at Teachers Helping Teachers 2018 in the Philippines at Holy Cross University (Leyte, Tacloban). February 17, 2018.
The Emotional Side of Language Teaching and Learning. Presented at Teachers Helping Teachers 2018 in the Philippines at Holy Cross University (Leyte, Tacloban). February 17, 2018.
2017
Promoting Learner Engagement in CLIL Programs. Presented at EUROCALL 2017 at the University of Southampton, August 23-26, 2017.
Discussion, Debate & L2 Learner Engagement. Presented at Global Negotiation Symposium 2017 at Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, August 23-26, 2017.
The Experience Economy and THT Work in Kyrgyzstan. Presented at the Business and Intercultural Negotiation Conference. Suita, Japan (Kansai University). July 1-2, 2017.
Support Structures for Promoting Active Learning in CLIL Programs. Presented at JALTCALL 2017 in Matsuyama, Japan. June 16-18, 2017.
CUBE English Program – A Principled Approach. Presented at Kawai Juku Research Meeting on Global Education. March 10, 2017.
2016
Finding and Developing a Positive Core in English Education. Presented with Roger Palmer at Annual Meeting of Hyogo Prefecture Association of Junior and Senior High School English Teachers. Kobe, Japan. November 25, 2016.
Balancing Content and Language in CLIL Programs. Presented at Teachers Helping Teachers 2016 in Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyz English Language Teachers Association). September 8-15, 2016.
A Transformational Look at Engagement. Presented at Teachers Helping Teachers 2016 in Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyz English Language Teachers Association). September 8-15, 2016.
Tricks of the Trade: Twenty Ideas for the EFL Classroom. Presented at Teachers Helping Teachers 2016 in Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyz English Language Teachers Association). September 8-15, 2016.
Sweet (and not so sweet) Emotions in EFL Teaching. Presented at Teachers Helping Teachers 2016 in Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyz English Language Teachers Association). September 8-15, 2016.
2015
Teachers Helping Teachers in the Philippines. Presented at JALT Nara Chapter. June 14, 2015.
Hawaiian History. Presented at NHK Culture Center – Kobe, Japan. May 16, 2015.
Content-Focused Language Instruction. Presented at JALT Okayama Chapter. April 18, 2015.
2014
Reflective Practice. Presented at Konan University Faculty Development Workshop – Kobe, Japan. Konan University. December 13, 2014.
Oral Histories Projects for Language Learners. Presented at Peace as a Global Language (PGL) 2014 – Kobe, Japan. Kobe Gakuin University. December 6 – 7, 2014.
English O-Zone – Conceptual Overview. Presented at JACET Kansai Fall Conference 2014 – Kyoto, Japan. Ryukoku University. November 29, 2014.
Global Challenges: Our Attempts at a Content-Focused English Program. Presented at JALT 2014 – Tsukuba, Japan. Tsukuba International Conference Center. November 22 – 24, 2014.
Change Management and Appreciative Inquiry. Presented at American Chamber of Commerce Japan (ACCJ) Kansai, Japan. November 12, 2014.
Building English Language Skills. Presented at NHK Culture Center – Kobe, Japan. November 8, 2014.
Content-Focused Language Instruction. Presented at Akita JALT (October 25, 2014) and Aomori JALT (October 26, 2014).
Designing Blended Learning Experiences. Presented at JALTCALL 2014. Nagoya, Japan. Sugiyama Jogakuen University. June 6 – 8, 2014.
Language Learning Strategies Workshop. Presented at NHK Culture Center – Kobe, Japan. March 29, 2014.
2000-2013
Service Learning Projects for Language Learners. Presented at GILE Forum at JALT 2013 in Kobe, Japan. October 26, 2013.
Content-Focused Approaches to Language Instruction. Presented at PAC@FEELTA 2012 in Vladivostok, Russia. November 2, 2012.
English Conversation? Start with the News (and other online resources). Presented at NHK Culture Center, Kyobashi (October 25, 2012) & Nishinomiya (October 30, 2012).
Content-Focused Approaches to Language Instruction. Presented at JALT 2012 in Hamamatsu, Japan. October 14, 2012.
Significant Learning Experiences. Presented at Teachers Helping Teachers 2012 in Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek Humanities University. September 12, 2012.
Content-Based Instruction Workshop. Presented at Teachers Helping Teachers 2012 in Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek Humanities University. September 13, 2012.
Appreciative Inquiry for Language Teachers. Presented at Teachers Helping Teachers 2012 in Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek Humanities University. September 14, 2012.
Appreciative Inquiry in Teacher Training Contexts. Presented at ICTED 2012, University of the Philippines. July 27, 2012.
Digital Efforts. Presented at JALTCALL 2012. Nishinomiya, Japan. Konan University, Hirao School of Management (June 1 – 3, 2012).
Appreciating the News Workshop. Presented at NHK Culture Center, Kyobashi School. March 29, 2012.
Mindset and Appreciative Inquiry Workshop. Conducted at Marist Brothers International School, Kobe, Japan. November 23, 2011.
Project-Based Learning and Peace Studies. Presented at Peace as a Global Language 2011: Peace without Borders. Nishinomiya, Japan (Oct. 22 – 23, 2011).
Positive Approaches to Language Learning. Presented at NHK Culture Center, Kyobashi School. September 29, 2011.
Content-Based Instruction (CBI) for Language Teachers. Presented at Teachers Helping Teachers 2011 in Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek Humanities University (Sept. 3 – 5).
Service Learning for Language Teachers. Presented at Teachers Helping Teachers 2011 in Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek Humanities University (Sept. 3 – 5).
Creative and Critical Thinking Workshop. Presented at Teachers Helping Teachers 2011 in Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek Humanities University (Sept. 3 – 5).
Planting Seeds for Dreams and Hopes through Education. Presented at Nishinomiya Daigaku Koryu Senta. September 8, 2011.
Educational Technology: The 30,000 Foot View. Invited Lecture at Asian Conference on Technology in the Classroom. June 11, 2011 in Osaka, Japan.
Learning Theory and Language Acquisition. Teachers Helping Teachers 2011 in the Philippines. February 19 – 20, 2011.
Literacy Workshop. Teachers Helping Teachers 2011 in the Philippines. February 19 – 20, 2011.
Creativity Workshop. Plenary Speech at Teachers Helping Teachers 2011 in the Philippines. February 19 – 20, 2011.
Interactive Lectures Workshop. Konan University Faculty Development. December 11, 2010.
Creativity and the Language Teacher. JALT 2010 in Nagoya. November 19 – 22, 2010.
Overseas Teacher Training Activities (in Japanese). Miyamizu Gakuen. October 12, 2010.
Instructional Design 101. Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar. Bishkek Humanities University. September 13 – 15, 2010.
Fast, Fun & Furious: Workshops for L2 Classrooms. Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at Bishkek Humanities University. September 13 – 15, 2010.
Service Learning in a Content-Focused EFL Program. Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at Bishkek Humanities University. September 13 – 15, 2010.
CALL Activities and Motivational Issues in a Content-Based Curriculum. JALTCALL 2010. Kyoto, Japan. May 29 – 30, 2010.
Learner Perspectives in a Content-Focused EFL Program. JALT Pan-SIG Conference 2010. May 22 – 23, 2010.
Aligning our Learning Objectives, Instructional Strategies and Assessments. Peace as a Global Language. September 26 – 27, 2009.
Learning Theory and Language Acquisition. Plenary Speech at Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at Bishkek Humanities University. September 8 – 10, 2009.
Workshop: Who is Thiagi and what are Framegames? Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at Bishkek Humanities University. September 8 – 10, 2009.
Strategies for Teaching Speech Communication. Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at Bishkek Humanities University. September 8 – 10, 2009.
A Bag Full of Tricks. Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at Bishkek Humanities University. September 8 – 10, 2009.
A Bag Full of Tricks. Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at San Francisco College, San Jose del Monte, Philippines. February 21 – 22, 2009.
Aligning our Learning Objectives, Instructional Strategies and Assessments. Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at San Francisco College, San Jose del Monte, Philippines. February 21 – 22, 2009.
Looking for Lev in all the Wrong Places. Plenary Speech at Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at San Francisco College, San Jose del Monte, Philippines. February 21 – 22, 2009.
Strategies for Teaching Speech Communication. Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at San Francisco College, San Jose del Monte, Philippines. February 21 – 22, 2009.
Learning Theory and EFL/ESL Study Skills. Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at St. Anthony College, San Jose del Monte, Philippines. August 23 – 24, 2008.
Who is Thiagi and what are Framegames? Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at St. Anthony College, San Jose del Monte, Philippines. August 23 – 24, 2008.
Instructional Design in a Business English Context. Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at St. Anthony College, San Jose del Monte, Philippines. August 23 – 24, 2008.
Learning Theory and EFL/ESL Study Skills. Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at Lao-American College. March 25 – 26, 2008.
Who is Thiagi and what are Framegames? Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at Lao-American College. March 25 – 26, 2008.
Instructional Design in a Business English Context. Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at Lao-American College. March 25 – 26, 2008.
Digital Components of a Business English Program. Japan Society for Education Technology, Kyoto, Japan, October 20, 2007.
Instructional Design (ID) and Curriculum Development. Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at Lao-American College. March 20 – 24, 2007.
Automatic Language Growth: Student Attitudes and Beliefs. Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at Lao-American College. March 20 – 24, 2007.
Business English Activities for Lower Level Students. Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar at Lao-American College. March 20 – 24, 2007.
Fostering Positive EFL Attitudes in Asia. The 27th International Thailand TESOL Conference and 10th Pan-Asian Consortium International Conference 2007. Bangkok, January 27, 2007.
Instructional Design in Business English Contexts. JALT 2006 in Kitakyushu, Japan. November 3-5, 2006.
Instructional Design (ID) and Business English Programs. JALT 2006 in Kitakyushu, Japan (with T. Torbert & R. Carlow). November 3-5, 2006.
Language Teaching as Artful Science. Teachers Helping Teachers 2006 in Vietnam: Teaching Strategies for the ESL Classroom. Hue University, College of Foreign Languages. March 25 – 30, 2006.
Developing Public Speaking Skills. Teachers Helping Teachers 2006 in Vietnam: Teaching Strategies for the ESL Classroom. Hue University, College of Foreign Languages. March 25 – 30, 2006.
A Drama Approach and the L2 Classroom. Teachers Helping Teachers 2006 in Vietnam: Teaching Strategies for the ESL Classroom. Hue University, College of Foreign Languages. March 25 – 30, 2006.
Metaphors for L2 Teachers and Students. Teachers Helping Teachers 2006 in Vietnam: Teaching Strategies for the ESL Classroom. Hue University, College of Foreign Languages. March 25 – 30, 2006.
Japan, America and Hawaii: Cultural and Historical Overview. Invited Lecture for the City of Akashi, Japan, March 19, 2006.
Global Issues in a Business English Curriculum. Peace as a Global Language 2005 in Kyoto, Japan, November 13, 2005.
Classroom Management: Theory to Practice. JALT 2005 in Shizuoka, Japan. October 8-10, 2005
Fostering Constructive EFL Reading Habits and Attitudes. JALT 2004 in Nara, Japan. November 19-22, 2004
Transforming English Education: A More Global View. JALT 2004 in Nara (with A. Brady & G. Hadley). November 19-22, 2004
Breathing Life Into Business English Classes. JALT 2001 in Kitakyushu.
Oregon Trails, NHK Culture Center, August, 2001.
Tried and True Teaching Tidbits, Kobe JALT, May 26, 2001.
Tried and True Teaching Techniques. JALT 2000 in Shizuoka (with W. Taaffe).
Public Speaking and Easy Debate. Himeji JALT, October, 2000.