In this expert article, Andrea Giordano shares some useful insights to involve your learners in online pronunciation activity. There’s one question that still has me thinking… In a recent webinar about improving online student engagement, one of the attendees asked a question that I’m still thinking about: How to I give feedback to students, when I’m… Continue reading Talk to Google – An Online Pronunciation Activity
Designing Your LMS to Make Distance Learning Better
Sarah Schroeder has published an article titled ‘Designing Your LMS to Make Distance Learning Better’ on Edutopia. Schroeder says, “When remote learning hit, I was ready. My daughter had been in online school for three years. I teach technology integration. But during this time, our family struggled. I found that my son, a straight-A student… Continue reading Designing Your LMS to Make Distance Learning Better
7 Classroom Management Mistakes—and the Research on How to Fix Them
Youki Terada has published a classroom management article on Edutopia. Terada says, “When Steve Jobs was in third grade, he was such a troublemaker that he got expelled from school. He was constantly playing pranks on his peers—even his own teachers—and attempts to correct his misbehavior would backfire, leading to defiance and even more misbehavior.… Continue reading 7 Classroom Management Mistakes—and the Research on How to Fix Them
ELTWeekly Volume 11, Issue 8 | August 2020
Academic Writing: Language and Style by Dr. Pushp Lata [ELT Summit 2020] The Power of a Teacher | Adam Saenz What kids wish their teachers knew | Kyle Schwartz [Video] Getting English Language Learners to Put Down the Books and Have Some Fun 18 Worksheets for Adult ESL Students How to teach English abroad Writing… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 11, Issue 8 | August 2020
The Power of a Teacher | Adam Saenz
How did substitute teaching piqued Adam Saenz’s interest in education? Educators have power to shape the future by establishing life-changing relationships with their students. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
What kids wish their teachers knew | Kyle Schwartz [Video]
A simple one-sentence writing assignment set by third grade teacher Kyle Schwartz revealed the heartbreaking realities faced by her young students. Kyle, a Denver, Colorado Public Schools “Distinguished Teacher”, shares what she has learned from her students and offers educators ideas and strategies towards supporting their students academically and emotionally.
Getting English Language Learners to Put Down the Books and Have Some Fun
BusyTeacher’s Stacy Zeiger has published an useful article titled ‘Getting English Language Learners to Put Down the Books and Have Some Fun’. It’s no surprise to learn that countries like America put a much stronger emphasis on free time and having fun than some of their Eastern counterparts. Some students come from countries where education… Continue reading Getting English Language Learners to Put Down the Books and Have Some Fun
18 Worksheets for Adult ESL Students
If you’re an ESL teacher, it’s not uncommon to have students who are young children, as well as some who are well into their adulthood. Teaching adult learners ESL can look different depending on their exposure to English. Some students are true beginners and have never spoken a word of English in their lives. Others have… Continue reading 18 Worksheets for Adult ESL Students
Academic Writing: Language and Style by Dr. Pushp Lata [ELT Summit 2020]
Here the first video from ELT Summit 2020 international virtual conference held on June 27-28, 2020. In this video,Dr. Pushp Lata talks about proper style of writing which constitutes the indispensable part of a research and its publication. Watch the video here.
How to teach English abroad
The Cambridge English team has published an interesting article titled ‘How to teach English abroad’. Teaching English is a rewarding profession that can enable you to live and work in fascinating places all over the world. It will give you the opportunity to learn valuable skills, such as problem solving, communication and flexibility. As well… Continue reading How to teach English abroad