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This document discusses using video clips to enhance English language learning for speaking, listening, and pronunciation. It describes how videos can be used both in and outside of class, providing models for learners. It introduces the concept of "flip teaching", which moves lectures outside of class and allows more hands-on learning in class. Examples are given of homemade instructional videos created for language learning, including videos on making s'mores and telling a story in the past tense. Benefits discussed include allowing more review time and collaborative learning opportunities for students.

The document provides suggestions for using webtools to develop language learners' four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It discusses how today's students learn differently compared to past generations and are more accustomed to learning through online resources. The document then lists and describes several free webtools for each of the four skills, and provides example activities for how teachers can assign them. These include tools like Voki, Recordr, Showbeyond, Audioboo, and Sketchcast for speaking practice, and tools for listening, writing, and reading activities.

The document provides 51 different ways to introduce learning objectives to students at the beginning of a lesson. Some examples include having students write a Facebook status about the objective, dictating clues about the objective, using anagrams or images to represent the objective, and having students guess the objective by analyzing examples or resources used in the lesson. The goal is to engage students and help them understand the purpose and direction of the learning in an interactive and creative way.

This document summarizes and describes several useful apps for English language classes, including Comic Lab, Reading Ring, Toon Book Reader, Knowledge Box, G-Cube, JBC, JCloze, JCross, JMatch, JMix, JQuiz, Mes English, British Council LearnEnglish Kids, Activity Village, ESL Kids, and www.primaryresources.co.uk. Many of the apps allow students to create their own materials, practice vocabulary, grammar, and more, while building communication skills in a fun and engaging way. Some are free while others offer additional paid materials and activities.

Another approach to the idea of Lit Circles that is media-centric and richer in content than the classic Lit Circle.

This document provides ideas for using technology in an ESL classroom, including creating a class blog for students to share writing and pictures in their native language, making word of the day videos or illustrations, creating PowerPoint presentations on topics like planets or animals, designing a class webpage to share student work and links, using online research tools like Wikipedia, and finding educational videos on YouTube to supplement lessons. The goal is to engage students through fun technology activities that also support language learning.

This document discusses using iPads in elementary classrooms to promote 21st century teaching and learning. It outlines goals of increasing student engagement, literacy skills, and facilitating learning through creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication. It then provides examples of literacy and math apps, as well as apps for social studies, art, reading, writing, and content management. It discusses using iPads to create tutorials, movies, comics and more. Finally, it discusses resources for finding iPad apps and evaluating them for classroom use.

This document summarizes a professional development workshop for language teachers. It includes an agenda with topics on interpersonal speaking standards, strategies to facilitate interpersonal speaking in the classroom, a role play activity to practice communication strategies, and a discussion of common assessments for interpersonal speaking. Video samples of student interpersonal speaking performances were also shared for teachers to evaluate using a provided rubric. The workshop aimed to help teachers develop instructional strategies and assessments for interpersonal speaking.

This presentation outlines 49 tips for getting a university job in South Korea. Some key tips include meeting the basic requirements like having a visa, looking professional, being in Korea for interviews, networking through organizations like KOTESOL, getting advice on your resume from current university teachers, preparing reference letters and proof of prior employment, and following up on applications. The presentation emphasizes treating the job search like a full-time job, networking, preparing for interviews, and understanding Korean culture and expectations.

This document provides an overview of strategies and resources for developing vocabulary with diverse learners as presented by Jolene Berg. Berg has over 25 years of teaching experience, including teaching deaf and hard of hearing students from preschool to 12th grade. The presentation discusses using PowerPoints, flashcards, highlighting, interactive whiteboards, games, and apps to engage students in learning new vocabulary. A variety of free online resources are also introduced, such as EdHelper.com, EnglishRaven.com, What2Learn.com, and Learning A-Z.com.

Flash cards are an effective and low-tech tool for teaching in classrooms and at home. They appeal to both visual and auditory learning styles. Flash cards can be used for many subjects like math, science, languages, and more. They are portable, inexpensive, and can enhance learning for both visual and auditory learners by providing pictures and words. The document provides tips on how to design and deliver an effective presentation on using flash cards for teaching.

The document discusses gamifying English language teaching courses by incorporating elements of digital games and gamification. It provides examples of how games can be used for different language learning activities like vocabulary practice, listening activities, and project work. Game elements like badges, points and leaderboards are suggested for motivating students. Specific digital games and platforms are also proposed that could facilitate gamified language learning through activities involving problem-solving, information gaps, and collaborative work. Feedback from teachers who have trialled such approaches was positive in keeping students engaged.

Quizlet is a free online tool that allows users to create flashcards and study sets. It has various study modes like flashcards, spelling, learn, test, and games. Audio pronunciation is available in many languages. The tool can be accessed on computers or mobile devices via apps. To get started, users create a free account and make flashcard sets with terms and definitions that can be shared or used independently for study. Quizlet provides teachers and students a way to create and share educational flashcards and study online or offline.

This document provides guidance on using pictures to teach English. It discusses how pictures engage students, provide context, and appeal to different learning styles. The document then provides many ideas for classroom activities using pictures, such as describing portraits, writing stories from pictures, guessing feelings, practicing grammar structures, and more. Teachers are encouraged to collect pictures from magazines and have students bring their own to build a set of materials.

A series of student created films using PhotoStory from Kindergarten to grade 4 are shared with suggestions for classroom teachers on successful video documenting of student learning. You need to download the presentation to view the various student movies embedded in it.