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Learning with the News! 15 Resources, Web Tools, and Apps

One way to get students to enhance their English skills is by having them read or listen to current events. Several websites report the news at a level your language learners will…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell July 4, 2016

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Learning that Sticks! 7 Sticky Note Tools and Apps

Mural recently did away with the freemium account and members will now have to pay or lose access to any of their collaborative sticky note web boards. If you are…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 27, 2016

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15 Web Tools and Apps for Learning with Mind Maps

Creating mind maps and concept maps help language learners understand a topic and the language involved. Students take the key concepts and ideas and categorize them in boxes, nodes or…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 20, 2016

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21 Web Sites and Apps with Engaging Writing Prompts

Journals and blogs are a great way to get students to practice writing consistently. Set a daily writing prompt and give your students about 5 minutes at the beginning of…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 13, 2016

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18 Great Resources and Apps to Make Field Trips More Engaging for Language Learners

This summer, take your language learners on field trips to museums, national parks, historical sites, and world wonders. Wherever you go, make sure to engage them with meaningful activities. If…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 6, 2016

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Engaging Parents with Technology, #AmTESOL Webinar

Discover ways technology allows teachers and parents to access, motivate, and monitor student achievement. Open Presentation – American TESOL Webinar – Engaging Parents with Technology

tesol June 1, 2016

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9 Tools, Apps, and Programs for Creating Screencasts

Your language learners will have fun teaching their peers and others by creating a screencast. To create a screencast, learners use a web tool to record what is on the…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 30, 2016

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8 Sites and Resources to Learn with Fingers

"Where is Thumbkin? Where is Thumbkin?" is a popular fingerplay for children. Young language learners have fun chanting or singing and moving their fingers. Fingerplays are a fun way for…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 23, 2016

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14 Web Tools and Apps for Creating Short Videos & Films

Motivate your language learners to practice their English by creating short videos and films. Your language learners will have fun producing their own silent films, movie trailers, tv commercials, interviews, music videos, vodcasts, soap…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 16, 2016

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Recommended Web Extensions for English Language Learners

Teach your students how to use a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) to empower their language learning. Extensions appear at the top of a browser usually to the right…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 9, 2016

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Tools and Apps for Creating Digital Storybooks

Language learners can show their creativity and learning by making a digital book. With web tools and apps, students can add multimedia, audio, video, and their own images to make…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 4, 2016

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8 Sites to Find Readings for Teens and Adult Language Learners

With technology, language learners have the ability to Finding readings for language learners is easy when integrating technology. Websites and apps support language learners by coloring the words Below, we…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 25, 2016

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AI Comic Web Tools, Resources, and Apps for Student Learning

Incorporating comics into language learning can be a game-changer for TESOL teachers. Comics add a visual narrative that helps students grasp context, emotions, and cultural nuances, all while making learning…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 18, 2016

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Teaching with Word Clouds: Web Tools, Apps & Activities for TESOL Classrooms

Word clouds are a fantastic visual tool that bring excitement, creativity, and language immersion to TESOL classrooms. By displaying words in a visually engaging layout, word clouds can help students…

tesol April 15, 2016

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9 Sites and Apps to Find Readings for Young Language Learners

Reading is difficult for young language learners who are still developing literacy skills in their native language. Luckily, teachers can use websites and mobile apps to find engaging reading materials…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 11, 2016

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18 Word Cloud Web Tools and Resources for Student Learning

Ever see random words placed in a cloud? These are word clouds and they provide tons of opportunities for language learners to engage with any topic. Word clouds can be…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 4, 2016

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Bring Your Slides to Life: Web Tools and Apps for Animating TESOL Slide Presentations

In today’s tech-driven classrooms, static slides are a thing of the past! Animated slide presentations engage students, making lessons memorable and dynamic. For TESOL teachers, animation tools can turn a…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell March 29, 2016

Engaging Students with Humor, #AmTESOL Webinar

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Engaging Students with Humor: Making Language Learning Fun in the TESOL Classroom

Laughter isn’t just a fun part of life—it’s a powerful teaching tool, especially for language learners! In the TESOL classroom, humor helps create a relaxed, welcoming environment where students feel…

tesol March 28, 2016

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Web Tools and Apps to Get Your Students Laughing & Learning

Humor is a powerful tool in language learning, helping students relax, engage, and retain new concepts. With April Fool’s Day around the corner, now’s the perfect time to spice up…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell March 23, 2016

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Teaching Writing to Digital Learners: #AmTESOL Webinar Insights

With the rapid expansion of digital tools in the classroom, teaching writing has evolved from traditional pen-and-paper methods to dynamic, interactive digital platforms. Digital learners, who are adept at using…

tesol March 15, 2016

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Engage Language Learners with Digital Poster Creation Tools

Digital poster projects are a fantastic way to help language learners build essential skills beyond just language acquisition. Creating a digital poster enables students to research, design, and present information…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell March 14, 2016

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Digital Resources for Teaching Grammar

Teaching grammar can be challenging, but with the right digital tools, TESOL teachers can turn grammar lessons into engaging, interactive experiences that make learning fun and effective. Grammar isn’t just…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell March 7, 2016

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7 Innovative Ways to Assess Understanding with Technology

Assessing understanding goes beyond simple quizzes; it’s about ensuring students can apply what they’ve learned in various contexts. In the TESOL classroom, technology offers diverse and engaging ways to gauge…

tesol March 2, 2016