The Ron Chang Lee Award for Excellence in Classroom Technology

To be eligible for the Ron Chang Lee Award for Excellence in Classroom Technology, you must:

• Be a current TESOL International Association member in good standing
• Have been a classroom teacher for a minimum of two years
• Have personally designed and used the materials for this award

The winner will receive $1,000 USD.

Submit a lesson using original, innovative CALL pedagogical materials directly applicable to ELT teaching and appropriate for the teaching context within which they have been implemented.

Submissions specific to English language learning should demonstrate CALL technology in teaching, for example, lessons using computers, software, websites, classroom tools, mobile devices, apps, digital resources, augmented/virtual reality, or online games.

All submissions must contain implementation guides (directions or lesson plan), and demonstrate principles of language pedagogy or methodology as reflected in the TESOL Technology Standards Framework. The technology lesson must have been used in teaching within two years of the award application. The work will be evaluated using the following criteria.

Please note that research papers on technology do not count as eligible lessons for this award.

• Pedagogical Innovation
  • Lesson features the latest in CALL technology or an innovative use of existing technology.
  • Materials or techniques are engaging and innovative in the field of ESL/EFL teaching.
  • Lesson represents a practical application of current language learning research or teaching methodology using CALL technology.
• Classroom Context
  • Directions include a clear indication of language level and target population.
• Clarity and Successful Use
  • The directions/lesson plan are clear for teachers and learners.
  • The materials show a clear rationale or theoretical basis.
  • The technology lesson has been used in the classroom (include dates) at least one cycle (unit, semester, term, etc.) within two years of the award application date.
  • The materials include student learning outcomes and plan for assessment.
  • The materials have been edited or improved based on teacher reflection of expected and actual results.

For more details, please see the Evaluation Rubric. 

Please submit the following information.

• An anonymous copy of the lesson materials (no more than 4 pages):
  • Include links to any online websites, apps, materials, etc.
  • Include clear implementation guide and any other teacher notes (sample lesson plan).
  • Include student learning outcomes and plan for assessment.
• An anonymous statement (1000 words maximum) describing the following:
  • The rationale or theoretical basis.
  • The target population and language level, including age of learners, or any special features of the language learning context.
  • Innovative qualities of the materials, how the materials incorporate current research in TESOL.
  • Reflection on previous use of technology lesson in the classroom and how teacher reflection/student feedback informed any changes.