Conference Schedule (all times JST)
Thursday, March 9
13:00-13:30: Welcome and Opening Address
Conference Chair: Aya Yamasaki, Kochi University of Technology
13:30-14:30: Plenary Lecture
Prof. Ian Isemonger (Kumamoto University, Japan)
Some excursive thoughts on education and emerging generative Chatbots
14:30-15:00: Research presentation
Paul Daniels (Kochi University of Technology, Japan)
Advancements in automated essay scoring
15:00-15:30: Break
15:30-16:00: Research presentation
Ian Isemonger and Junya Hirano (Kumamoto University, Japan)
Adaptation of the online student connectedness survey for the Japanese population
16:00-16:30: Research presentation
Aya Yamasaki (Kochi University of Technology, Japan)
An approach to supporting autonomous English learners in a TOEIC class for non-English majors: A pilot study
16:30-17:00: Research presentation
Naomi Wilks-Smith (RMIT University, Australia)
Using filmed storytelling as a vehicle for language and culture
18:30-20:00: Awards ceremony and reception
Friday, March 10
09:00-09:30: Research presentation
Gordon Bateson (Kochi University of Technology, Japan)
Comparing the automatic grading of student writing using ChatGPT, DeepL and the Essay (Auto-grade) plugin for Moodle
09:30-10:00: Research presentation
Dana Lingley (Doshisha University, Japan)
Teacher impartiality in choosing authentic materials
10:00-10:30: Research presentation
Sean Burgoine and Darren Lingley (Kochi University, Japan)
Sharing community stories through film: Transcription and translation for subtitles
10:30-11:30: Panel Discussion: ChatGPT: Implications for TEFL
11:30-13:00: Lunch
13:00-14:00: TEFL Praxis Journal Editorial Advisory Board Meeting
14:00-15:00: Executive Council Officer Reports
15:00-15:30: Executive Council Committee Steering Meeting
15:00-16:00: Annual General Meeting (AGM)