Did you know you can use Google Jamboard with ESL beginners? Did you know that it is a great tool for both remote and in-person teaching of your English learners? With the abundance of online educational tools, it is easy to get overwhelmed. While the decision to use Google Classroom or Canvas may not be…
Both online and off There are so many things going on at the start of any school year. From classroom preparation, to lesson planning, to all kinds of adjustments, professional development – you name it. But THIS year takes the cake, don’t you think? Here is how back to school might look like: Some schools…
Ever wish you had a guide as a new ESL teacher? I sure do wish I had, when I started out. And it turns out, I am not alone! I recently did two things. I asked a question on Facebook asking “What are some of the things you had or had known as a new…
All things – good and not so good – usually come to an end. And for many school districts the end of the school year is either imminent or has already been embraced. In one of my blog posts, I wrote about what you can do during those last days and weeks with your ESL…
Even during distance learning Personal connections is what makes teaching so rewarding. Afternoon antics. Last block spontaneous lessons. A question that spurs a classroom discussion. Silly comments, eye-rolling, endless requests to go to the bathroom the minute you begin a lesson. I sure do miss that. I bet you do too. These are the things…
5 steps to get you started The country (and the world) has been thrown a curveball with the requirement to implement distance learning for our students. Many school districts face an enormous challenge to rally up hundreds and thousands of students and ensure they receive quality education in the face of a pandemic. ESL students…