Really good to see this open & thoughtful debate in the LTJ SI on the potential affordances and constraints of OS in our field. Looking forward to seeing more discussion of some complex angles & issues we still need to consider. 🧵 1/2 @UKALTA2@ILTAonline@LangTestJournal
September 26 marks the annual European Day of Languages, celebrating & encouraging language learning for life.🙌 UKALTA aims to promote good quality language testing & assessment in support of language teaching & learning for all. 💬 ✍️ @UKALTA2@__BAAL#EuropeanDayOfLanguages
It’s been great to work alongside BAAL colleagues over recent months to nurture EDI leadership skills in our respective domains. This 2nd of our 2 w/shops will address issues in the field of lang testing and assessment. Looking forward to it! @UKALTA2@__BAAL@AcadSocSciences
We’re finally under way with our conference presenting case studies on CEFR alignment - in beautiful Barcelona! Over 110 delegates from at least 24 countries across 3 continents. Lots to share and learn together over the next 2 days... @UKALTA2 @ILTAonline
Day 2 of the CEFR Alignment conference in Barcelona: exploring the future with the affordances of EdTech. How can AI support alignment projects? @UKALTA2 @ILTAonline
Some excellent posters on display during the CEFR Alignment conference in Barcelona this w/e - as well as some fascinating presentations from all around the world. Thanks to all contributors to this great event - such a vibrant community! @UKALTA2 @ILTAonline
Don’t forget to register for Language Testing Forum (22 to 24 Nov) by 7 November! https://t.co/YsI6KnSHVr
Also sign up for a free pre-conf. workshop on EDI: https://t.co/un8akvWARd
Timetables with more info: https://t.co/Hhg7Ct6oGF
Looking forward very much to LTF in November - UKALTA’s annual conference. The event has a strong EDI focus this year and will include a separate pre-conf workshop plus the UKALTA AGM (more details of both to follow on the UKALTA website shortly). See you there? 😊@UKALTA2
Hard to believe it’s already been a year since we lost Tim from our LTA community. 😔 Glad Tim’s ‘voice’ and legacy live on in contributions such as these… thanks to all authors and editors involved. 👏@JohnPill67 @KellieMFrost @susymacqueen@Lang TestJournal @UKALTA2
Outstanding and inspiring talk by Bonny Norton on the power and impact of storybooks in promoting social justice worldwide, esp among lang learners and teachers. V grateful to learn more about this amazing project! @UKALTA2 @ILTAonline @__BAAL
Final keynote of BAAL 2024. Looking forward to hearing Bonny Norton share her thoughts on stories and multilingual identities. @UKALTA2 @ILTAonline @__BAAL