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It is no secret that smart phones can be a teacher’s worst enemy, but how can we make we them our best friend? This demonstration will introduce educators to the Google Hangouts app and teach how it can be used to increase: cultural interaction, practice, and meaningful learning inside and outside of the EL classroom through a hands on training session.
Have you ever encountered students upset about their grades or levels? Sometimes listening is more important than advising. There are 5 steps that I have found successful when talking with upset international students. I will share the research supporting the steps, and we will practice implementing them in practical scenarios.
I have been teaching ESL for 14 years and supervising ESL instructors and advising international students for the past 7 years in addition to teaching. I am passionate about everything ESL. I am fascinated by languages and cultures around the world. My second language is French, but... Read More →
Parents of emergent bilingual students have the most vested interest to advocate for their children’s needs, yet don’t always have the language ability to express them effectively. This session presents strategies to engage parents, including meaningful two-way communication with a free app, resulting in attendees creating a parent engagement plan.
My action research usually involves the intersections between technology, second language learning, teacher training, and reflection. Feel free to email me: jeffrey dot mattison at abcusd dot us
TalkingPoints is an education technology nonprofit that removes systemic barriers to effective, equitable family engagement for the success and well-being of each and every student, particularly those from traditionally underserved communities. TalkingPoints’ multilingual family... Read More →
USA Learns is a FREE English learning site developed for ELL. The media rich site is a preferred online-learning tool in many states and worldwide! The session will cover the student side and how it is used as well as the teacher management site which include class-keys, rosters, and gradebooks.
Project Specialist II, Tech Integrator -- Google Certified Education Trainer; Certified G Suites Administrator --- Researches, applies, and trains educators on the use of technology as well as how to collaborate online with colleagues and students. Assists in the development of DL... Read More →
Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC 208
Enliven your classroom experience with engaging ESL activities integrating Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) for Higher Education strategies. AVID addresses goals of increased learning, persistence, completion, and success in and beyond college. Come experience activities that are quick to prepare and easy to adapt to all skills and levels.
This practical workshop, led by two experienced higher education English teachers, focuses on teaching best email practices to international college students. ESL students often make common mistakes in subject lines, salutations, paragraphs, requests, and closings. These ‘good mistakes’ can cause confusion, misunderstanding, and negative responses. Reproducible handouts provided.
Teresa X. Nguyen has an M.A. in Linguistics and a B.A. in English Literature. She is a California, USA content creator. She is the creator of ESL Garage, a bilingual YouTube channel for English language learners and co-author of the Compelling Conversations series and 60 Positive... Read More →
Master Lecturer, University of Southern California, American Language Institute
Eric H. Roth teaches international graduate students the pleasures of academic writing and public speaking in English at the University of Southern California. Roth is also the founder and publisher of Chimayo Press, a micro-publishing company focusing on using better communication... Read More →
New to college/America, students need to learn new information fast or risk being clueless, broke, and stunned about independent student life. The internet, a kingdom of student resources, steps in. Come and learn 10 websites that will guide your students in developing a sense of belonging in a new place.
Teresa X. Nguyen has an M.A. in Linguistics and a B.A. in English Literature. She is a California, USA content creator. She is the creator of ESL Garage, a bilingual YouTube channel for English language learners and co-author of the Compelling Conversations series and 60 Positive... Read More →
In light of the increasingly hostile climate toward immigrants and the insecurity caused by the changing policy landscape, Californians Together is implementing a multi-pronged approach toward creating a safe learning environment for students of all backgrounds, including grade-span lesson modules and an educator toolkit.
EL Roadmap, Research publications, Multiple Pathways to Biliteracy, Long Term English Learners, The State Seal of Biiteracy, Accountability and ELs, Bilingual Teacher Shortabe
Have your language students ever felt frustrated because native speakers could not understand them even though their English skills were improving? Suprasegmentals are often the “missing link” to improving pronunciation. Presenters will demonstrate engaging activities on intonation, reductions, stress words, and linking words to improve students’ pronunciation and fluency.
