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TESOL 2024

Welcome to the TESOL 2024 AI Webinar Series, an exciting collaborative initiative brought to you by STESOL and VietC@LL. This series is specifically designed to empower English teachers and students across Vietnam with advanced AI skills, offer profound insights into computational linguistics, and provide a vibrant platform for exchanging innovative ideas. Join us in navigating the future of teaching English as a Second Language with the transformative power of artificial intelligence.

Speakers of TESOL 2024 AI Webinar Series

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu is currently Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology (HUFLIT), Chairman of STESOL and Vice President of VietC@LL . With training experience from more than 25 countries, his main expertise is building digital transformation competency and providing consultation service s to higher education institutions and businesses across Vietnam. He won Vietnam Technology Innovation Award in 2012 and got recognized as Vietnam Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Master Trainer in 2014. His latest book  on AI applications, "Computational Linguistics: From Theory to Practice", is available at this link.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu

Assoc. Prof.Dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho is now Assoc. Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Van Lang University and Vice President of VietC@LL. He used to be Vice-President of Ba Ria – Vung Tau University and Vice-President at Van Hien University, Vietnam. Pham has published 64 research articles in both local and International Journals (ISI/Scopus-indexed), and 9 books and course-books, 3-course books were used for both the undergraduate and graduate levels at Van Lang University, HCMC Open University, Vietnam, and Lourdes College, Higher Education Department, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. He has international experience in teaching English at Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand, and Gyeongju University, South Korea.  His main interests include Academic Writing, peer responses, translation, Teaching methodologies, and Technology-enhanced learning.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho

Ms. Le Ngoc Phi Yen, a dedicated professional with a passion for language education and a drive for continuous learning, embarked on her academic journey by earning a Bachelor's degree in English Language from the University of Education, Ho Chi Minh City. With a firm foundation in language education, she is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) at Hoa Sen University, further enriching her expertise in language teaching methodologies.

Ms. Le Ngoc Phi Yen

Ms. Tran Ngoc Ha earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from HUFLIT in 2007 and completed her Master of Arts in TESOL at Victoria University in 2012. She is currently employed at HUFLIT as an EFL lecturer and serves as the deputy leader of the English for Non-major Students Section. For three consecutive years, she has been recognized as a Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert. Her passionate scientific research focuses on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), and Computational Linguistics. Ms. Ha is dedicated to integrating technology with her innovative teaching methods to achieve educational success.

Ms. Tran Ngoc Ha

Ms Dinh Tran Thuy Lieu is currently a visiting English teacher at Ho Chi Minh City Open University and Saigon College, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She obtained an MA Degree in TESOL from Ho Chi Minh City Open University in 2022 and has over 8 years of experience in teaching English as a foreign language. Her research interests involve CALL, MALL, TELL, Computational Linguistics, Blended and Online Language Learning, AI for Language Learning, as well as ELT Methodology.

Ms. Dinh Tran Thuy Lieu

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Lien is currently a university lecturer and a member of STESOL. With nearly 10 years of experience in various EdTech projects and companies, her main interests lie in the practical application of technological tools to create meaningful and engaging ESL teaching materials. Her EdTech involvements include working as a national consultant for the digitalization of training for in-company training coordinators, a role that is part of the Programme Reform of TVET in Vietnam, and localizing online courses for the Vietnamese market. Additionally, she developed a community language online course titled 'English for Beginners' for the Vietnam Youth Union. Her current research focuses on the use of educational tools and platforms to enhance the quality of English language teaching in diverse teaching contexts.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Lien

Dr. TRAN, V. D. Thuy (Tran Vu Diem Thuy) has taught English for over 20 years at the university level and is currently a full-time lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology (HUFLIT). She earned her Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics at Khon Kaen University, The Kingdom of Thailand, with a fully funded ASEAN-GMS scholarship in 2023. She has also received several prizes and grants in teaching and research, CamTESOL 2019 for instance. She has been recognised as a professional trainer for high school teachers in ICT and ELT in Ho Chi Minh City institutes and Mekong Delta provinces since 2012. Her research interests include Linguistics, ESP, CALL/MALL, and Teacher Education.

Dr. Tran Vu Diem Thuy

Webinar 1 - 9:00-11:00Am, Sat 27th april 2024

 Empowering Vietnamese Teachers with AI: A TESOL Perspective
With an overview of the transformative potential of AI in English language teaching for Vietnam, this presentation outlines the webinar series' roadmap, highlighting how AI can revolutionize TESOL practices. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, including setting up the Google Colab environment, a vital skill for future sessions. This initiative not only introduces educators to the AI landscape in TESOL but also equips them with the practical tools and knowledge needed to harness AI in their teaching, fostering an innovative learning environment.
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Speaker: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu
Chairman of STESOL, Vice President of VietC@LL

27/4/2024
Empowering Vietnamese Teachers with AI: A TESOL Perspective
Assoc.Prof.Dr.
 Nguyễn Ngọc Vũ - Chairman of STESOL, Vice President of VietC@LL
22/6/2024
ChatGPT in Education: Perspectives from Vietnamese Students in Vietnam and the U.S.
Assoc.Prof.Dr
Phạm Vũ Phi Hổ - Vice Chairman of STESOL, Vice President of VietC@LL
25/5/2024
AI Project 1: Develop Parsing Tool for English Syntax Classes
Ms. Trần Ngọc Hà
HUFLIT University
24/8/2024
AI Project 2: Social Media Sentiment Tracking for Brand Reputation
Ms. Lê Ngọc Phi Yến
Hoa Sen University
21/9/2024
AI Project 3: Build an Interactive Chatbot with QA Capability
Dr. Trần Vũ Diễm Thúy
HUFLIT University
26/10/2024
AI Project 4: News Article Categorization
Ms. Đinh Trần Thúy Liễu
HCM City Open University
20/7/2024
From AI to Classroom:
Designing Capivating ESL Digital Learning Materials
Ms. Nguyễn Thị Hồng Liên
STESOL Secretary

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