Technology can be a valuable tool in the classroom. When used with purpose and care tech tools can truly help enhance our lessons.
Frequently I find myself finding a new feature in Canva, or successfully implementing a bell ringer with a Pear Deck and having no time to share my excitement with other teachers.
This episode is for you to learn, find out, and get excited about the possibilities of using these tech tools in your classroom. I will not be talking about ChatGPT or AI tools, simply because I am still exploring how they can be used ethically by both teachers and students in the classroom. However, I will be giving you tips and tricks on how to use my top three technology tools.
What you will hear about in this episode:
- Website and platforms that I use frequently and used to teach all language domains to English learners
- How to implement Google Docs, Slides and Sheets as a teaching tool
- Using Canva to create presentations, worksheets, assign projects, and even use as a language lesson
- Ways you can use Pear Deck to create interactive lessons to get a better understanding of where your students are in their learning
Previous Episodes:
- Episode 61 – Three tips for classroom teachers with ESL newcomers
- Episode 62 – 4 Strategies for teaching math to ESL students
- Episode 63 – How to grade ELs in the mainstream classroom
- Episode 64 (re-air) How to Pre-teach Vocabulary to ELs in the Mainstream Classroom
Resources Mentioned:
- The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers. As a thank you for listening, use code ESLPODCAST for 10% off when you join.
- Simply Ieva ESL Teachers Pay Teachers Store
- Essential lesson plan bundle
- Canva
- Pear Deck
- Classroom teacher’s ESL survival checklist
Connect with Ieva :
- Follow me on Instagram – @simplyievaesl
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