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In an increasingly visual world, digital infographics are effective tools that students can use to present visually appealing data, information, and statistics. This 20-minute teaching tip will introduce the use of digital infographic tools such as Visme and Venngage that can be incorporated into ESL reading, writing, and content classes.
If you need some ideas of how to spice up your class time, this practical session is for you! Engaging mixers that are fun and require minimum preparation will be demonstrated. In addition, I will explain a few playful (and not) ways to re-organize your class into pairs and groups.
No time or knowledge in teaching pronunciation? Learn how to teach the very basics of pronunciation: syllables and word stress. Participants will leave this presentation with a lesson plan that sequences engaging pedagogical tools and activities such as anecdotes for rationale and rhythm games.
Writing tutors and instructors alike can provide video feedback on student essays to save grading time and yield greater student understanding. The presenter will introduce free screen recorder tools and demonstrate an effective and efficient workflow used in a university’s online writing lab for screencasting audiovisual feedback on student writing.
Learn how to use Kahoot to create interactive quiz games for free! Kahoot is a great way to have students of all ages use their smartphones for a positive reason in class, and it also helps you informally assess comprehension and learning in fun way.
Research shows that a cognate advantage exists for bilinguals. One way for ELLs to acquire vocabulary is to encourage and teach them how to access knowledge of their L1 to boost their English.The session provides tips on teaching cognates including strategies for recognition and practical application of direct instruction.
Reading the syllabus to students is a common first-day activity in ESOL classrooms. However, there are ways to maximize this act and transform it to provide activities that increase students’ interest and comprehension as well as provide practice with reading skills, such as predicting, fluency, and scanning.
Assistant Professor/Basic Skills Co-Coordinator, San Diego Miramar College
I have been in the higher education field for over 10 years. I earned my B.A. in Literature & Language and my M.A. in English with dual emphases in TESL and Rhetoric/Composition from Cal Poly Pomona. In addition, I have a Postsecondary Reading and Learning Certificate in Teaching... Read More →
Canvas is a great tool that allows ESL students to practice listening and speaking skills from anywhere with an internet connection. Learn how to use Canvas's audio capture tool to make fun listening and speaking activities and much more.
Learn how to add EDpuzzle, an engaging interactive online app, to your teacher toolkit. EDpuzzle maximizes learning by using authentic videos for formative assessment, vocabulary learning, listening comprehension, and more. But don’t stop there – teach your students how to use this tool to improve communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity!
The tech term, “dogfooding” describes testing new programs prior to release. Gonzales (2015) applies the term to education, referring to teachers completing assignments rather than simply assigning them. This presentation will include the reflections of an instructor who attempted the practice. Challenges, benefits, and student reactions will all be discussed.
