It took a life-threatening condition to jolt chemistry teacher Ramsey Musallam out of ten years of “pseudo-teaching” to understand the true role of the educator: to cultivate curiosity. In a fun and personal talk, Musallam gives 3 rules to spark imagination and learning, and get students excited about how the world works. Watch video here.
Category: ELTWeekly Volume 11
Creating Compelling Conversations in Online Classes [Video]
Here is Eric H. Roth’s video on ‘Creating Compelling Conversations in Online Classes’ ELT Summit 2020.
Engaging Students in Virtual Instruction With the Camera Off
The Edutpoia contributor Katie Seltzer’s new article highlights some techniques to help you improve your virtual instructions. As remote learning became the norm, some of my students began to not-so-subtly indicate that something was wrong. During a guest lecture on Zoom, several typically engaged students had their cameras turned off. One student stopped attending synchronous… Continue reading Engaging Students in Virtual Instruction With the Camera Off
How preparing for Cambridge English Qualifications can help motivate learners through lockdown
The Cambridge English team has published a new article titled ‘How preparing for Cambridge English Qualifications can help motivate learners through lockdown’. Sense of purpose COVID-19 has meant huge disruption to learning. The best way to get learners back on track and rebuild their motivation and sense of purpose is to give them goals to… Continue reading How preparing for Cambridge English Qualifications can help motivate learners through lockdown
The Power Of Proficiency: How English Changed My Life
Valeria, a 22-year-old computer engineer and programmer, first started learning English from her father at home in Costa Rica. “He spent time in Canada and the States. But I think I’m better at English than him now – don’t tell him, though!” English proficiency for a brighter future Her father saw the opportunities that can… Continue reading The Power Of Proficiency: How English Changed My Life
ELTWeekly Volume 11, Issue 14 | September 2020
Using songs with teenagers Professor Chomsky Interview: Reflections on Education and Creativity [Video] Engaging Students in Virtual Instruction With the Camera Off Synonyms And Antonyms Worksheets That Helps Build Vocabulary Fostering Belonging With Classroom Norms [Video] The Power Of Proficiency: How English Changed My Life ELT Together: September 21st – October 16th 2020.
Professor Chomsky Interview: Reflections on Education and Creativity [Video]
On January 25, Professor Chomsky sat down with Roy Danovitch to discuss Education, Creativity, and Democracy. Watch the interview here.
Fostering Belonging With Classroom Norms [Video]
Watch this Edutopia video on ‘Fostering Belonging With Classroom Norms’. The Edutopia team says, “When students help create their classrooms’ rules and culture, they’re more engaged and invested in learning. Our How Learning Happens video series explores teaching practices grounded in the science of learning and human development”.
Engaging Students in Virtual Instruction With the Camera Off
Katie Seltzer has published an article ‘Engaging Students in Virtual Instruction With the Camera Off’ on Edutopia. As remote learning became the norm, some of my students began to not-so-subtly indicate that something was wrong. During a guest lecture on Zoom, several typically engaged students had their cameras turned off. One student stopped attending synchronous… Continue reading Engaging Students in Virtual Instruction With the Camera Off
Synonyms And Antonyms Worksheets That Helps Build Vocabulary
The BusyTeacher team has published a new article titled ‘Synonyms And Antonyms Worksheets That Helps Build Vocabulary’. Building an extensive vocabulary is essential to learning and becoming fluent in a new language. Learning synonyms and Antonyms are great ways to help students quickly expand their vocabulary. We have rounded up a list of synonyms and… Continue reading Synonyms And Antonyms Worksheets That Helps Build Vocabulary