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Reflections—and Lessons Learned—From Remote Learning

Our last day of the school year, three months and a week after we went virtual, brought a strange sadness. After the whirlwind and stress of the last few months, the end felt like a slow exhale instead of a bang—or, as a student said, one of those balloons that float to the ceiling outside… Continue reading Reflections—and Lessons Learned—From Remote Learning

12 tips for teaching an unforgettable online English class

Have you suddenly found yourself teaching online? You’re certainly not alone. English teachers all around the world are in the same position – and it can be hard to know where to start. In this guide, we’ll cover 12 of the most important aspects of online teaching. You’ll be planning and delivering excellent online English… Continue reading 12 tips for teaching an unforgettable online English class

Collaborative Learning Online And In The Socially Distanced Classroom

One of the most satisfying experiences that I have as an instructor is when I have my class make pairs or groups and then, after a few moments, I hear lively chatter. Moving around the classroom, I hear students using the vocabulary and structures that we studied in class. Yet they are doing more than… Continue reading Collaborative Learning Online And In The Socially Distanced Classroom

Teaching English without Teaching English | Roberto Guzman

Here’s a video TED titled Teaching English without Teaching English featuring Roberto Guzman from University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus. In this talk Roberto discusses his three phase system which he uses to teach English without teaching English, to improve the learning experience for students and the teaching practice for professors.

Collaborative Learning Online And In The Socially Distanced Classroom

The Oxford University Press ELT team has published an article on Collaborative Learning Online And In The Socially Distanced Classroom. They have shared 4 ways to conduct collaborative language learning in cyberspace. The OUP team defines collaborative learning as “One of the most satisfying experiences that I have as an instructor is when I have… Continue reading Collaborative Learning Online And In The Socially Distanced Classroom

ELTWeekly Volume 11, Issue 6

We are here with the latest issue of ELTWeekly newsletter. I am sure it will help you cultivate new insights. Do share your inputs to help us improve the newsletter. OUP’s Complete Professional Development Guide Educators Say Good Morning to Students—Via Video 3 Everyday Uses for the Oxford Text Checker 12 tips for teaching an… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 11, Issue 6

ELTWeekly Volume 11, Issue 5

Dear all, welcome back to the world of ELTWeekly. Contents of ELTWeekly Volume 11, Issue 5 5 ways to Engage with Students Online (and Face-to-Face, too!) Creating a Teacher-Driven Professional Development Program Revising Your Teaching Philosophy for This Crisis Teacher-Created Videos for Remote Learning [Video] How to Engage Underperforming Students [Video] Mark Pagel: How language… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 11, Issue 5

ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 4

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 4 | January 27, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Teacher as Researcher: The Ultimate Professional Development Young Learners and Grammar: How to Do It Right Create a Safe, Kind and Engaging School Climate Where All Students Thrive (McGraw-Hill Education Video) Teaching listening – Listening as Acquisition Craig Thaine’s ‘Maintaining Motivation: Engaging learners… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 4

ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 3

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 3 | January 18, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] The art of juggling: developing the language learner’s vocabulary The 5 principles of highly effective teachers (TED Video) Perspective, Pace and Passing: Teaching English in a Foundations Programme Cambridge English Webinar: Online video genres and student creation, February 2 Better together – maximising language… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 3

ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 7

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 7 | February 23, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Teachers: What’s Your Motto in the Classroom? (Edutopia blog) A Review of the book “An Introductory Textbook on Translation” ‘International Conference on New Trends in 20th – 21st Century English Literature and Language’ (NTELL, 2015), Haryana, March 13-15 ‘International Colloquium on Contemporary Issues in… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 7