17th LaoTESOL International Conference

10-11 February 2023

National University of Laos (Dongdok Campus)

Vientiane, Lao PDR

Theme:

“Digital Advances in the English Language Classroom"

Friday, 10 February 2023

8:00–8:45 Registration
8:45–9:00 Songs and Lao Traditional Dance Performed by Students of Faculty of Letters, NUOL
9:00–9:45 Opening Ceremony

● Keynote Remarks: Maria Naranjo Quintero, Deputy Public Affairs Officer, US Embassy,
Vientiane, Lao PDR
● Welcoming and Opening Remarks: Dr. Houngphet Chanthavong, Vice-Director of
National University of Laos, Chair of the 17th LaoTESOL International Conference Organizing
Committee

9:45–10:00 Group Photo Session

Coffee Break

10.00–11.00 Plenary Session #1

Title
Effective Grammar Instruction for Language Success

Professor Dr. Randi Reppen

Professor Emerita of Applied Linguistics and TESL at Northern Arizona University, United States

11.05–11.30 Parallel Session #1

Room Title
#01 Applying Dictogloss as a technique to teach integrated skills to English-
majored adults

Thi Minh Trang Nguyen

University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam

#02 Using advertisements in Learning English in EFL Classroom

Phuong Dung Le
Than Nhan Trung Secondary School, Bac Giang, Vietnam
#03 Language Arts in Color

Jacinto Gardea
English Language Program, U.S. Department of State, United States
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Lunch Break

13:00–13:25 Parallel Session #2

Room Title
#01 Which mode of Blended Learning is practical in under-resourced EFL
teaching contexts?
Van Sinh Ha
PTC Language Center, Vietnam

#02 8 Fun Methods to Teach Pronunciation Skills

Frederic Lim
English Language Programs, Vietnam

#03 Strategies to Motivate Students in the Classroom

Sisaath Khaopaseuth, Sonephet Khanthavong, Lattana Arnuluk

Faculty of Letters, National University of Laos

#04 Exploring the Affordances of IDDIRR Model in ICT Training for Teachers
of English In Vietnam
Nhu Pham, Kha Huynh, Long Nguyen, Vuong Nguyen
University of Foreign Language Studies, the University of Danang, Vietnam

13:30–14:30 Plenary Session #2

Title
Building Artificial Intelligence Advantage for Language Education
in the Post COVID-19 World

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu

Director of Training and Applied Research Institute, Ho Chi Minh City University of
Foreign Languages–Information Technology (HUFLIT), Vietnam

Nguyen Thi Thu Van

Sai Gon University, Vietnam

Coffee Break

14:45–15:10 Parallel Session #3

Room Title
#01 Designing Speaking Activities Beyond the Textbook for EFL Classrooms
Thi Hong Nhat Nguyen

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#02 Social action plan for underprivileged children through blended

learning

Mohammod Jamal Uddin, Afsana Jahan

Chattogram Cantonment Public College, Bangladesh
#03 TechEd for English Language Teachers
Denise Thomas
English Language Programs, United States

#04 Using Tech Tools Selectively and Effectively

Thy Tran
VUS, Vietnam
Dao Nguyen
HSU, Vietnam

15:15–15:40 Parallel Session #4

Room Title
#01 Teaching Vocabulary with Word Lists and an Online Vocabulary Profiler
Don McKay
US State Department English Language Fellows Program, Lao Institute of
Foreign Affairs, Vientiane, Laos

#02 The Use of Graphic Organizers in Teaching and Learning Writing

Tung Tran
Vinh University, Vietnam

#03 Online language learning strategies used by University Students in

Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand during COVID-19
Wachiraporn Kijpoonphol, Suchanya Arsadee
Ubon Ratchathani University, Thailand

#04 Interactive Reading Activities to Strengthen K-12 Students’ Motivation

at Under-Resourced Schools
Tra Luong
Dai Tu high school, Thai Nguyen, Vietnam
Ngan Dao
Yen Dung high school, Bac Giang, Vietnam

15:45–16:10 Parallel Session #5

Room Title
#01 Improving students’ global problem-solving skills through STEM and
English language teaching integration

Quynh Thi Nhu To

Lao Cai High School Number 3, Vietnam

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#04 Improving students’ creativity and language skills in underdeveloped

regions by applying different interactive activities in the English Club
Ngoc Thi Hai Pham
Tuyen Quang Provincial Ethnic Boarding High School, Vietnam

Night Break

Saturday, 11 February 2023

8:00–8:30 Returning the Evaluation Form at the Registration Desk

8:30–8:55 Parallel Session #6

Room Title
#01 Using K12-Student Presentations on Tertiary Education Majors to
Improve Career Orientation and Speaking Skills

Quy Tran
Vinh Phuc High School for the Gifted, Vietnam

#02

#03 Game-Based Learning on Online Teaching English

Vivian Ha
VINSCHOOL, Vietnam

#04

9:00–10:00 Plenary Session #3

Title
Electrify your Classroom with Engaging Activities

Dieter Bruhn
President and Founder of One World Training, U.S Embassy, Hanoi, Vietnam

Coffee Break

10:15–10:40 Parallel Session #7

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#01 Google Workspace for Education tools in English language education:
experiences and suggestions

Duc Thuan Pham

Hoa Lu University, Vietnam

#02

#03 Technology isn’t a teacher’s enemy

Dominic Reed
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) Vietnam

#04 Project-based learning in teaching English to young learners

Thi Lan Anh Nguyen

University of Foreign Language Studies - The University of Danang, Vietnam

10:45–11:10 Parallel Session #8

Room Title
#01 Online vocabulary tasks and voice recording for motivating EFL college
students in learning English idioms and speaking practice outside
classroom

Thi Minh Trang Nguyen

University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam
#02 Tips for teaching speaking English with Digital Tools
Thi Hong Nhat Nguyen
Hanoi Pedagogical University 2, Vietnam

#03 Learner Autonomy and Online Diaries: Helping students to develop

their vocabulary and speaking through extensive reading

Kevin Franklin
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) Vietnam
#04 Using Unseen Fable Video Clips to teach Grade 7 students’ English
Reading Comprehension of Narrative Text

Wachiraporn Kijpoonphol, Rattanawadee Chaisamdaeng

Ubon Ratchathani University, Thailand

11:15–11:40 Parallel Session #9

Room Title
#01 Ed-Tool Application to Promote Theme-based English-Speaking Skill

Thinh Nguyen, Duc Nguyen

Ha Long University, Vietnam

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#04 Digital Applications in Pre-speaking Activities

Ngan Dao
Yen Dung 1 High School, Bac Giang, Vietnam
Mung Pham
Tran Hung Dao High School, Nam Dinh, Vietnam

Lunch Break
13:00–13:25 Parallel Session #10
Room Title
#01 Nonverbal communication in ELT class setting online: Digital
Applications

Van Nguyen Thi Hong

Electric Power University, Vietnam
#02 Teaching Grammar Communicatively at Primary Level

Duc An Nguyen
Tay bac university, Vietnam
#03 Effects of Strategy Instruction on Tertiary Students’ Listening
Comprehension

Ngo Thi Thanh Huyen

Hung Vuong University, Vietnam
#04

13:30–13:55 Parallel Session #11

Room Title
#01 Competence-Based Curricular Design for Primary Foreign Language
Learners in The Context of New General Educational Curriculum in
Vietnam

Kha Huynh
University of Foreign Language Studies, The University of Danang, Vietnam

#02 Fun ways to promote learners’ interaction in language classrooms

Hong Ha
Thai Nguyen Gifted High School, Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam
Cao Thi Thu Hong Ha
Le Quy Don Gifted High School, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam

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14:00–14:25 Parallel Session #12

Room Title
#01

#02

#03 Applying Powtoon-based Videos on Warm-up Activity and its Effects on

EFL Grade 10 students learning process
Thanh Duong
Thanh Chuong 3 High school, Vietnam

#04 Designing effective pop-up aids for EFL young leaners in low-resource
environment

Thi Thu Trang Truong

Southern Vietnamese for Foreigners, Vietnam
Thanh Tam Ngo
FPT Politechnique College, Vietnam

Coffee Break

14:40–15:40 Plenary Session #4

Title
Language Education (Teaching & Learning) in Digital Age

Assist. Prof. Dr. Latsanyphone Soulignavong

Head of Academic Office, Faculty of Letters, National University of Laos

15:40–15:55 Overall Remarks: Mr. Thongsouk Keomany, Dean of Faculty of Letters,

National University of Laos
15:55–16:10 Closing Remarks: Jerrold Frank, Regional English Language Officer, Hanoi, Vietnam
16:10–16:25 Group Photo Session: VIP Guest Speakers, VIP Presenters, the Vice-Chair of the
Conference Organizing Committee, and Participants

(The End of the 17th LaoTESOL International Conference 2023)

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