Social Media in Education – Teaching Digital Natives (Video)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 16 | August 31, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] It is time to look at how some of our outdated teaching practices can be changed to help students learn more effectively & efficiently. Social Media can help us engage digital natives and revolutionize teaching. Please make sure to follow Holly on twitter… Continue reading Social Media in Education – Teaching Digital Natives (Video)

Using Social Media Effectively in Higher Education (Duke University Video)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 16 | August 31, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] If you’re in social media for higher ed, there’s a good chance you’re overwhelmed with the possibilities. Duke University’s Amanda Peralta breaks down the social media networks and tells you where you need to be.

What Role Does Social Media Have in Education? (Video)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 15 | July 27, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Compass Learning recently interviewed 30 educators, including teachers, principals, superintendents, directors of curriculum and learning, and consultants, at the Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development conference held in Dallas. Compass Learning asked the same question to everyone: What role—if any—does social media… Continue reading What Role Does Social Media Have in Education? (Video)

60 Tips: Best classroom techniques for teachers of English (Video)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 15 | July 27, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] To celebrate the 60th anniversary of International House, we asked EFL experts and have drawn on the expertise of the staff within our schools to share their top tips for the EFL classroom. This video forms the first part of a series of… Continue reading 60 Tips: Best classroom techniques for teachers of English (Video)

Teaching Humans | British Council Seminar Series (Video)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 13 | June 15, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] The theme of this interactive seminar is common human characteristics and how teachers can work with them rather than fight against them. The world over we find people who are inquisitive but easily distracted, competitive yet lacking in self-control, needing to be part… Continue reading Teaching Humans | British Council Seminar Series (Video)

Phonics Fun & Games for Infants and Primary (Video)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 11 | June 1, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] This webinar with Karen Elliott presents an overview of phonics through activities which teachers can use with their students. Key concepts and principles will be introduced through these games and activities. All infants and primary teachers will find something to take away; those… Continue reading Phonics Fun & Games for Infants and Primary (Video)

A New Look at Reading and Writing in Advanced Adult ESL Classes (Video)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 11 | June 1, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Catch up on this webinar from Cambridge University Press with Ventures authors Lynn Savage, Donna Price and Sylvia Ramirez. The College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards for Adult Education promote three important tenets of instruction: • Texts worth reading • Questions worth answering… Continue reading A New Look at Reading and Writing in Advanced Adult ESL Classes (Video)