August 29, 2023. "The relationship of growth mindset, L2 self-efficacy, and L2 learning outcomes," The 62nd JACET International Convention, Meiji University, Tokyo. (with Joseph Falout)

 

February 5, 2023. “New directions in language teaching research on motivation and emotion,” The 24th Temple University Applied Linguistics Colloquium, Temple University Japan Campus Osaka Center, Osaka, Japan. (with J Lake and Keita Kikuchi)

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November 18, 2022. (Invited) “Assessing and evaluating communication,” 2022 JET Program Yamaguchi Prefectural ALT Skill Development Seminar [hybrid face to face / online].

 

March 22, 2022. “Like a hamster on a wheel: University instructor reactions to a year of teaching online.” The Asian Conference on Education & International Development (ACEID 2022). Tokyo (Toshi Center Hotel) [hybrid face to face / online]

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January 18, 2022. (Invited) CEFR-J and Can-Do lists: How can students benefit from them?” 2021 JET Program Yamaguchi Prefectural ALT Skill Development Seminar [online].

 

January 18, 2022. (Invited) “Motivation and self-efficacy: Reducing English-speaking anxiety and increasing confidence.” 2021 JET Program Yamaguchi Prefectural ALT Skill Development Seminar [online].

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November 23, 2020. "CALL in the Time of Coronavirus." JALT 2020 Annual Conference [online]. (With Daniels Mills)

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December 15, 2019. (Invited) “Taking (Paternity) Leave.” 2019 Multicultural Identity Workshop No. 4, Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University, Gifu, Japan.

 

May 30, 2019. "dit L'Irlande: Names and the difficulty of determining who is 'Irish' in New France." Canadian Association for Irish Studies 2019 Conference, Concordia University, Montréal.

 

June 10, 2018. “The long and short of it: Does study abroad alter EFL learners’ self-perceptions?” Psychology of Language Learning 3. Waseda University, Tokyo. (with Peter Neff and Jonathan Aliponga)

 

May 3, 2018. “The long and short of it: Does study abroad alter EFL learners’ self-perceptions?” Language in Focus (LIF) 2018. Thessaloniki, Greece. (with Peter Neff and Jonathan Aliponga)

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December 10, 2016 (Invited). L2 motivation: From the theoretical to the practical. J-LET Kansai Methodology SIG 2016 3rd Research Meeting. Kansai University (Umeda Campus), Osaka.

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November 27, 2016. "Comparing L2 selves before and after short- and long-term study abroad programs." JALT 2016 Annual Conference. Nagoya, Japan. (With Jonathan Aliponga, Peter Neff, and Michael Hood)

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November 26, 2016. "L2 selves and motivations in Asia: A brief summary." JALT 2016 Annual Conference. Nagoya, Japan. (With Dexter Da Silva and Terry Fellner)

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October 17, 2016. "The L2 Self overseas: The influence of short-term and long-term study abroad on confidence and self-concept. Focus in the learner: Contributions of individual differences to second language learning and teaching. Konin, Poland. (With Peter Neff).

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May 1, 2016. "Language learning motivation in Asia: Drawbacks with existing theories and possible solutions." The Asian Conference on Language Learning (ACLL) 2016. Kobe, Japan.

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August 31, 2015. "Examining the 'four L2 anxieties' in an EFL setting." The JACET 54th (2015) International Convention, Kagoshima, Japan.

 

August 23, 2015. "A Rasch analysis of the 'four L2 anxieties.'" Pacific Rim Objective Measurement Symposium 2015, Fukuoka, Japan.

 

March 15, 2015 (Invited). "Basic applied statistics for language education research." Kyoto JALT, Campus Plaza, Kyoto.

 

December 4, 2014. "Intercultural communication competence and possible L2 selves in a short term study abroad program." CLaSIC 2014, Singapore. (with Jonathan Aliponga)

 

November 22, 2014. "Don’t Walk: Rasch To Join the Questionnaire Trend!" Workshop (TEVAL SIG) at  JALT 2014 Annual Conference, Tsukuba, Japan (with Keita Kikuchi and J Lake)

 

November 24, 2014. "Comparing possible L2 selves of STEM students." JALT 2014 Annual Conference, Tsukuba, Japan (with Joseph Falout and Glen Hill)

 

August 15, 2014. "An Exploration of the Possible L2 Selves of Japanese science students." Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquée (AILA) 2014 World Congress, Brisbane, Australia (with Joseph Falout)

 

July 5, 2014 (Invited). "The 'state' of L2 motivation in Japan: When a state is not a state." KUIS Summer Seminar 2014, Amagasaki, Japan.

 

March 23, 2014. "Possible Selves for EFL motivations of future scientists." American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) 2014 Conference, Portland, Oregon, USA. (with Glen Hill and Joseph Falout)

 

February 8, 2014. "Possible selves and intercultural communication in a short-term study abroad program." 16th Temple University Applied Linguistics Colloquium, Osaka.

 

February 8, 2014. "Positive psychology, possible L2 selves, and demotivation: A discussion." Panel discussion at the 16th Temple University Applied Linguistics Colloquium, Osaka. (with J Lake and Keita Kikuchi).

 

October 27, 2013. "Language learning motivation in Japan: An overview."  JALT2013 Annual Conference, Kobe, Japan. (with Dexter Da Silva and Terry Fellner)

 

October 13, 2013. "Motivational attributions of Japanese science and engineering students." 2013 KoreaTESOL 21st International Conference, Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul, Korea. (with Glen Hill)

 

October 12, 2013. "The current state of language learning motivation in Japan." 2013 KoreaTESOL 21st International Conference, Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul, Korea. 

 

September 28, 2013. "An overview of recent language learning motivation studies in Japan." Osaka Tech Day Plus, Otemae University, Itami, Japan.

 

September 7, 2013.  (Invited). "The vocabulary and style of engineering research abstract writing." JALT CUE ESP Symposium, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), Kanazawa, Japan.

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August 30, 2013. "Collaborating with students to understand their motivations." 2013 JACET 52nd International Convention, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan. (with Glen Hill and Etsuko Shimo)

 

May 19, 2013. “Foreign language motivation in Japan and Asia.” JALT PanSIG 2013, Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan. (With Dexter Da Silva and Terry Fellner)



October 14, 2012.  “Motivational Selves of EFL science students in Japan.” JALT 2012: 38th International Conference, Hamamatsu, Japan. (With Joseph Falout)



September 20, 2012. “The L2 motivational selves of technical college students.” ISATE 2012, Kitakyushu. (with Glen Hill)



June 16, 2012. “What about English motivates science students?” IEEE PCS J 2012 1st Technical Meeting, Tokyo University of Electrocommunications, Tokyo. 

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March 3, 2012. “How much vocabulary is needed for research abstracts by Advanced Faculty of Engineering students?” The First Annual JALT Vocabulary SIG Symposium, Kyushu Sangyo University, Fukuoka.



January 29, 2012. (Invited). “To use tech or not to use tech: is this even the right question?” Tenri 12th Annual English Education Symposium, Tenri University, Tenri.



November 27, 2011. “The influence of personality and social relations on foreign language classroom speaking confidence.” JACET Kansai 2011 Conference, Mukogawa Women’s University, Nishinomiya.



February 13, 2011. “Modeling Foreign Language Classroom Speaking Confidence.” Temple University Japan 13th Annual Applied Linguistics Colloquium, Temple University Japan, Osaka, Japan.



June 14, 2010. “Using Rasch measurement to validate the Big Five Factor Marker personality for a Japanese population.” Rasch 2010 Conference, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. (with Peter Neff)



February 12, 2010. “Gender differences in foreign language classroom speaking anxiety.” Temple University Japan 12th Annual Applied Linguistics Colloquium, Temple University Japan, Osaka, Japan.



November 21, 2009. “CUE Forum: The research writing process: Working with journal editors and reviewers.” JALT 2009: 35th International Conference, Granship, Shizuoka, Japan. (with Steve Quasha)



October 17, 2009. “Autonomy as a predictor of English proficiency.” CUE 2009 Conference, Tezukayama University, Nara, Japan.



February 8, 2009. “Personality and English proficiency.” Temple University Japan 11th Annual Applied Linguistics Colloquium, Temple University, Tokyo, Japan.



November 1, 2008. “Research design: The backbone of academic inquiry.”  JALT 2008: 34th International Conference. National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, Tokyo, Japan. (with Peter Neff and David Beglar)



July 6, 2008. “Determining construct validity for foreign language speaking anxiety and perceived speaking self-competence.” CUE 2008 Conference, Kinki University, Higashi-osaka, Japan.



May 12, 2008. “Developing an anxiety Rasch.” JALT PanSIG 2008 Conference, Doshisha University, Shinmachi Campus, Kyoto, Japan.



February 10, 2008. “Does two years of extensive reading alter attitudes toward reading in English?” Temple University 10th Annual Applied Linguistics Colloquium, Temple University Japan Tokyo Campus. (with Gregory Sholdt and Margaret Lieb)



November 25, 2007. “Basic SLA statistics for the university educator.”  JALT 2007: 33rd International Conference, National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, Tokyo, Japan. (with Harumi Kimura, Phil McNally, and Peter Neff)



November 1, 2007. (Invited) “The effective use of collaborative tasks in English classrooms.” Nara Prefectural JET Mid-semester Seminar, Nara Prefectural Research Center, Kashihara, Nara.



September 15, 2007. “Effects of computer usage on second language composition.” 2007 Symposium on Second Language Writing, Nagoya, Japan. (with Peter Neff)



June 4, 2007. “Integrating blogs for writing fluency.” JALT CALL 2007 International Conference, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan. (with Terry Fellner and Maggie Lieb)



June 3, 2007. “Co-constructing podcasts.” JALT CALL 2007 International Conference, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan.



May 13, 2007. “Connecting theory and practice with cooperative learning.” JALT PanSIG 2007 Conference, Tohoku Gakuen University, Sendai, Japan.



December 2, 2006. “Cooperative writing activities.” Miyazaki 2006 Mini-conference, Miyazaki Municipal University, Miyazaki City, Japan.



November 11, 2006. “Benefits and challenges of learner-created podcasts in the EFL classroom,” paper presented at the 3rd PacCALL 2006 Conference, Nanjing University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China.



September 30, 2006. “Portfolio use in the second language classroom.” Miyazaki JALT Chapter, Miyazaki Municipal University, Miyazaki, Japan. (with Etsuko Shimo)



August 20, 2006. “Using cooperative learning activities in the language classroom.” 4th Asia TEFL International Conference 2006, Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka, Japan. (with Etsuko Shimo)



August 18, 2006. “Blogging for writing fluency and lexical complexity.” 4th Asia TEFL International Conference 2006, Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka, Japan. (with Terry Fellner)



March 28, 2006. “Cool listening with listening strategies.” Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam. (with Etsuko Shimo)



March 28, 2006. “Learning together, teaching to gather: Using cooperative learning activities in your language classroom.”  Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam. (with Etsuko Shimo)



March 28, 2006. “Portfolio fun! Cooperative assessment through sharing learning processes.” Teachers Helping Teachers Seminar,Hue University, Hue, Vietnam. (with Etsuko Shimo)



February 12, 2006. “Looking for changes in attitude and motivation in L2 learners engaged in extensive reading.” Temple University Japan 7th Annual Applied Linguistics Colloquium, Osaka, Japan. (with Gregory Scholdt)



October 16, 2005. “Surfing the waves of computer anxiety and student motivation: A discussion.” JALT 2005: 31st Annual International Conference, Granship Center, Shizuoka, Japan. (with Terry Fellner)

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August 28, 2005. “Surfing the waves of computer anxiety: Wave curriculum design.” EuroCALL 2005 Conference, University of Krakow, Krakow, Poland. (with Terry Fellner)



July 17, 2005. “Goal-setting and strategy usage in Extensive Listening.” [poster presentation] A Day Celebrating Learner Development: II, Osaka Municipal Lifelong Learning Center, Osaka, Japan.



June 5, 2005. “Scarcely a ripple: Surfing the waves of computer anxiety and student motivation.” JALT CALL 2005 Conference, Ritsumeikan University, Otsu City, Shiga, Japan. (with Terry Fellner)



May 15, 2005. “How can students enjoy using PowerPoint? An analysis of three classrooms,” paper presented at the JALT Pan-SIG 2005 Conference, Tokyo Keizai University Kokubunji Campus, Tokyo, Japan. (with Keita Kikuchi)



April 17, 2005. “Computers: A powerful impact in the language classroom.” Himeji JALT Chapter, Nozato Municipal Center, Himeji City, Japan. (with Terry Fellner)



February 13, 2005. “Introducing extensive reading: Investigating motivations to read and attitudes toward reading,” paper presented at the Temple University Japan 6th Annual Applied Linguistics Colloquium, Tokyo, Japan.



November 21, 2004. “What can classroom teachers do for needs analysis?” JALT 2004: 30th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exposition, Tezukayama University Gakuenmae Campus, Nara, Japan. (with Keita Kikuchi)



November 20, 2004. “Writing for self-discovery.” JALT 2004: 30th Annual International Conference, Tezukayama University Gakuenmae Campus, Nara, Japan.



October 17, 2004. “A fledgling extensive reading program: Learning to fly,” [poster presentation] A Day Celebrating Learner Development: Work in Progress, Osaka Municipal Lifelong Learning Center, Osaka, Japan.



September 23, 2004. “Listening to learners: Needs analysis in an EFL classroom.” Harvesting Ideas Conference, Canadian Embassy, Tokyo, Japan. (with Keita Kikuchi)



June 18, 2004. “Portfolios and learner autonomy: Goal-setting and self-evaluation.” Autonomy and Language Learning: Maintaining Control Conference, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China. (with Etsuko Shimo)



May 22, 2004. “Learners to teacher: Portfolios, please!” JALT Pan-SIG 2004 Conference, Tokyo Keizai University Kokubunji Campus, Tokyo, Japan. (with Etsuko Shimo)



October 18, 2003. “Writing portfolios as an alternate means of assessment for learners of English as a Second Language.” Learner Development: Contexts; Curricula; Connections Conference, Mt. Rokko YMCA, Kobe, Japan.



September 7, 2003. “An insider look at the JET Program: Views from a three-year veteran.” Himeji JALT Chapter, Nozato Municipal Center, Himeji City, Japan.



July 28, 2001. “American eating habits and customs.” Nara Branch of the United Nations Building, Nara City, Japan. Sponsored by the Nara Prefectural Branch of the United Nations and Nara Municipal Office for Foreign Relations.



November 20, 2000. “Effective use of the textbook and other materials.” Nara Prefectural Japan Exchange Teachers (JET) Programme Mid-Year Seminar, Kasuga-no-so Hotel, Nara City, Japan.