Enilda Romero-Hall delivered her keynote at TESOL 2026 on the first full day of sessions. She started the talk “The Interplay Between Technology and Humanity: Shaping the Future of Education” by asking us to finish the sentence, “In the future learning will be…”

I appreciated this moment of reflection, especially because the invitation was cleverly worded. The way the ...

TESOL 2026 seemed a bit quieter this year, but I still filled my notebook with plenty of food for thought. It will take time to unpack it all. Please allow me to do this at an unrushed pace over the next couple of months.

I’m happy that I arrived early enough in Salt Lake City to enjoy both the Opening Keynote and the following Expo Reception to “mix and mingle” as the...

Are you heading to TESOL 2026 in Salt Lake City? Let’s compare pre-departure to-do lists:

1. Pack only comfortable clothes. Wear good walking shoes and layers because it may be warm and beautiful outside, but we’ll we spending most of our hours inside with air-conditioning. If you plan on stepping outside to enjoy the sun, pack a pair of sunglasses. Th...