All Discussions Tagged 'language' - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T16:41:00Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=language&feed=yes&xn_auth=noA great resource for ESL / EFL studentstag:www.classroom20.com,2015-07-21:649749:Topic:10735772015-07-21T17:03:42.920ZVicky Meszaroshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/VickyMeszaros
<p>Hi!</p>
<p>I've noticed that there aren't that many new posts to help and inspire English language learners. </p>
<p>I'm an ESL teacher, currently living and teaching in Hungary. In my experience the fastest, best way to improve your English is by practising (as I'm sure most people would agree). Speak as much as you can. There’s a good website I show most of my students: <a href="http://www.wordperfectenglish.com" target="_blank">wordperfectenglish.com</a> where you can join for free and…</p>
<p>Hi!</p>
<p>I've noticed that there aren't that many new posts to help and inspire English language learners. </p>
<p>I'm an ESL teacher, currently living and teaching in Hungary. In my experience the fastest, best way to improve your English is by practising (as I'm sure most people would agree). Speak as much as you can. There’s a good website I show most of my students: <a href="http://www.wordperfectenglish.com" target="_blank">wordperfectenglish.com</a> where you can join for free and message and video chat with people all around the world. And there are so many other sources online.</p>
<p>What other resources did/do you find useful when learning a new language?</p>
<p>We really need to take advantage of 21st century technology and use these resources to become more confident speakers! :)</p> How to teach the adults Englishtag:www.classroom20.com,2015-05-16:649749:Topic:10670662015-05-16T00:26:38.196ZLiu Honghttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LiuHong
<p>Hey, everyone! I'm a new English teacher for adults. My students are over 50. They can't remember the new words easily. How should I do to help them learn with ease?</p>
<p>Hey, everyone! I'm a new English teacher for adults. My students are over 50. They can't remember the new words easily. How should I do to help them learn with ease?</p> Looking for Feedback on Readups, a new social reading tooltag:www.classroom20.com,2013-10-14:649749:Topic:9736572013-10-14T23:41:54.041ZTravis Alberhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/TravisAlber
<p>Hi Everyone,</p>
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<p>I'm looking for some feedback on a new tool we just built for reading online together, (computer and ipad in a web browser), called ReadUps. We've seen some teachers using it but I'd like to know what you think, or how it could be improved. Thanks!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.readups.com">http://www.readups.com</a></p>
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<p>About ReadUps:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>ReadUps (<a href="http://www.readups.com">http://www.readups.com</a>) is a social reading site…</span></p>
<p>Hi Everyone,</p>
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<p>I'm looking for some feedback on a new tool we just built for reading online together, (computer and ipad in a web browser), called ReadUps. We've seen some teachers using it but I'd like to know what you think, or how it could be improved. Thanks!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.readups.com">http://www.readups.com</a></p>
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<p>About ReadUps:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>ReadUps (<a href="http://www.readups.com">http://www.readups.com</a>) is a social reading site where people can “meet up” inside what they read. We think about it like a book group inside a book. How it works: a teacher fills in a few textboxes to create a ReadUp, adds content (epub ebook / pasted text / imported URL), picks a timeframe, and invites people via Twitter. The book lives at a URL until the expiration date hits, then the ReadUp disappears. During the ReadUp, content is social in two ways: shared comments and responses on paragraphs and real-time messaging for people reading at the same time. We think it's useful for contextual book discussion, as well as for online critiques of student writing projects.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr">Thanks!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Travis</p> suggestions for teaching grammar with online tools?tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-07-29:649749:Topic:9498312013-07-29T13:22:59.027ZMark Jarmonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MarkJarmon
<p>Can anyone share suggestions/experiences with effective ways of teaching grammar using online tools (grades 6-12). I was recently introduced to Grammardog.com, but have not used it in the classroom yet. </p>
<p>Can anyone share suggestions/experiences with effective ways of teaching grammar using online tools (grades 6-12). I was recently introduced to Grammardog.com, but have not used it in the classroom yet. </p> English Language Learners (ELLs) - How-To projecttag:www.classroom20.com,2013-04-12:649749:Topic:9256182013-04-12T14:50:52.487ZSara Galbreathhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SaraGalbreath
<p>This is my first post on Classroom 2.0 and this is my first year teaching. I am K-5 teacher for English Language Learners. I try to utilize technology as much as I can into my small group lessons.</p>
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<p>Right now, my students are working on a how-to video project. We created a list of things we know how to do using <a href="https://workflowy.com/" target="_blank">WorkFlowy</a>. We are using <a href="http://creately.com/" target="_blank">Creately</a> as a graphic organizer to help…</p>
<p>This is my first post on Classroom 2.0 and this is my first year teaching. I am K-5 teacher for English Language Learners. I try to utilize technology as much as I can into my small group lessons.</p>
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<p>Right now, my students are working on a how-to video project. We created a list of things we know how to do using <a href="https://workflowy.com/" target="_blank">WorkFlowy</a>. We are using <a href="http://creately.com/" target="_blank">Creately</a> as a graphic organizer to help plan our writing. Students wrote, revised, and edited the script for their videos on <a href="http://drive.google.com" target="_blank">Google Drive</a>. Finally, students created their videos on <a href="http://voicethread.com/" target="_blank">VoiceThread</a>. We also watched other projects and left text/audio comments.</p>
<p>What other ways do you use technology for language development?<br/>What other technology do you use for project-based learning in your classroom?<br/>How do you use technology to improve reading, writing, listening and speaking skills?</p> Free Webinar on Ins and Outs of the NJ ASK 2013 Transition Plantag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-31:649749:Topic:9080522013-01-31T17:25:30.484ZLisa Joneshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LisaJones
<p><span>Join Lumos Learning for a FREE webinar on February 07, 2013 exploring the changes on the transitional NJ ASK assessment. </span><br></br><br></br><span>Transition to the Common Core State Standards and assessments are in progress in all New Jersey Public Schools. Between covering the standards in the classroom, adopting new curriculum, and preparing students for the updated standardized tests, it can be overwhelming. </span><br></br><br></br><span>In this webinar, you will…</span></p>
<p><span>Join Lumos Learning for a FREE webinar on February 07, 2013 exploring the changes on the transitional NJ ASK assessment. </span><br/><br/><span>Transition to the Common Core State Standards and assessments are in progress in all New Jersey Public Schools. Between covering the standards in the classroom, adopting new curriculum, and preparing students for the updated standardized tests, it can be overwhelming. </span><br/><br/><span>In this webinar, you will discover: </span><br/><br/><span>• What is the NJ ASK transition for Math and Language Arts? </span><br/><span>• What are the NJ ASK CCSS Content Shifts? </span><br/><span>• What will the new test look like? </span><br/><span>• What are some sample questions? </span><br/><br/><span>This informative webinar will take place live on February 07, 2013 at 11:00 AM EST. Register today to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity. </span><br/><br/><span>Register Now using the link below </span><br/><a target="blank" href="http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Flumoslearning%2Ecom%2Fa%2Fnjask2013webinar&urlhash=7CXm&_t=tracking_anet" rel="nofollow">http://lumoslearning.com/a/njask2013webinar</a><span> </span><br/><br/><span>Presenters: Jennifer Dermer and Marisa Adams </span><br/><br/><span>Please Join us for the Webinar. It’s FREE! If you have any questions please feel free to drop me a message here or at lisa.jones@lumoslearning.com</span></p> MS Language Arts, Google Presentation - Collaborative Docs, Graphic Noveltag:www.classroom20.com,2012-11-27:649749:Topic:8946012012-11-27T20:03:07.354ZT. Whitehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/TWhite
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://twitter.com/tisttwhite" target="_blank">@tisttwhite</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">An in-class MS Language Arts project based on the 7th grade novel study, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Giver</span>.…</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://twitter.com/tisttwhite" target="_blank">@tisttwhite</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">An in-class MS Language Arts project based on the 7th grade novel study, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Giver</span>.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Language Arts focus:</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- summarizing </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- dialogue</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- narrative structure of a graphic novel </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- figurative vs. literal </span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Tech Integration:</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- 2:1 </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- Google Docs, collaborative presentation </span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Flipped component - Preface and instructions: </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><iframe width="640" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lKCVmPy_2zg?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fast forward compiled real-time collaboration of Presentation:</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><iframe width="853" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/L0MFGCfuKLk?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Final product:</span><br/> <span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Google Presentation, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Giver</span> graphic novel chapters 1-9. <a href="http://stepintoourclassroom7.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-giver-graphic-novel.html" target="_blank">Here</a></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://stepintoourclassroom7.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-giver-graphic-novel.html" target="_blank"><img width="571" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1675739482?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="571" class="align-full"/></a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Originally posted on <a href="http://theinternationalschoolteacher.ning.com" target="_blank">TIST</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://stepintoourclassroom.org/tist/theinternationalschoolteacherheader.png"><img class="align-center" src="http://stepintoourclassroom.org/tist/theinternationalschoolteacherheader.png" height="61" width="429"/></a></p> Authentic Voicestag:www.classroom20.com,2012-08-23:649749:Topic:8675912012-08-23T23:57:22.780ZKyle Dunbarhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KyleDunbar
<p>This Classroom 2.0: The Book chapter can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/103664517/Kyle-Dunbar-Authentic-Voices" target="_blank">http://www.scribd.com/doc/103664517/Kyle-Dunbar-Authentic-Voices</a>.</p>
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<p>My chapter is about my journey with students to launch a wikispace called Authentic Voices (<a href="http://authentic-voices.wikispaces.com/">http://authentic-voices.wikispaces.com/</a>) where students published their original pieces and recorded themselves…</p>
<p>This Classroom 2.0: The Book chapter can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/103664517/Kyle-Dunbar-Authentic-Voices" target="_blank">http://www.scribd.com/doc/103664517/Kyle-Dunbar-Authentic-Voices</a>.</p>
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<p>My chapter is about my journey with students to launch a wikispace called Authentic Voices (<a href="http://authentic-voices.wikispaces.com/">http://authentic-voices.wikispaces.com/</a>) where students published their original pieces and recorded themselves reading their poems and short essays. This project has been a wonderful exploration of helping students find a voice, watching students spontaneously revise for a global audience, and connect (a little bit) with other teens.</p>
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<p>I'd love feedback about this project! Ideas to improves. Ideas to connect with other classrooms. Or to just hear from folks trying similar things. Honored to be part of this group!</p> Text to Speech on the iPad - GURU Finalisttag:www.classroom20.com,2012-04-07:649749:Topic:8254332012-04-07T20:46:45.214ZLinda Rushhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LindaRush
<p><strong>Name and Title:</strong> Linda Rush - Technology Integration Specialist<br></br><strong>School</strong>: Notre Dame School of Dallas<br></br><strong>Area of the World from Which You Will Present</strong>: Texas, USA<br></br><strong>Language in Which You Will Present</strong>: English<br></br><strong>Target Audience(s)</strong>: Teachers, support staffs, language therapists and parents</p>
<p><br></br><strong>Short Session Description</strong>: Technology can help students with reading, articulation,…</p>
<p><strong>Name and Title:</strong> Linda Rush - Technology Integration Specialist<br/><strong>School</strong>: Notre Dame School of Dallas<br/><strong>Area of the World from Which You Will Present</strong>: Texas, USA<br/><strong>Language in Which You Will Present</strong>: English<br/><strong>Target Audience(s)</strong>: Teachers, support staffs, language therapists and parents</p>
<p><br/><strong>Short Session Description</strong>: Technology can help students with reading, articulation, language and communication issues using the text to speech features and voice over available on the iPad.</p>
<p><br/><strong>Full Session Description</strong>:</p>
<p> The iPad has become an important tool in teaching and as a communicating device for students - Augmented Alternative Communication (AAC). These devices are capturing educators attention and intrigue students with learning differences. Devices designed for those with communication disabilities can cost thousands of dollars. Text to speech (TTS) tools provide access for struggling readers to support decoding, vocabulary and comprehension skills.</p>
<p> The iPad enables greater levels of independence, it is motivating and it is engaging. The devices also provides students with an enhanced environment of inclusion because they are using a tool their peers use as well. My session will demonstrate the text to speech features of the iPad. I will review ways to create and use karaoke, photo talking apps, web browser for showing flash, apps for reading pdf and epud, talking teleprompter, apps for digital storytelling, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) apps and Apple voice over functionality.</p>
<p><br/><strong>Websites Associated with Your Session</strong>: <a href="http://www.rush2knowledge.com">www.rush2knowledge.com</a></p> Language Exchange- English for Frenchtag:www.classroom20.com,2011-12-14:649749:Topic:7836302011-12-14T17:16:16.967ZCassandra Leachhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CassandraLeach
<p>I'm looking for an English teacher in a French speaking country that would like to do a language exchange with one or all my classes. I have 4 levels of French, but the classes are very small. French I-10, French II-9, French III-4, and AP-1.</p>
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<p>Je cherche un(e) enseignant(e) d'un pays francophone qui voudrait faire un echange linguistic sur internet avec mes etudiants. J'enseigne quatre niveaux, des debutants aux avances. Mes cours sont vraiment petits. Voir au-dessus pour les…</p>
<p>I'm looking for an English teacher in a French speaking country that would like to do a language exchange with one or all my classes. I have 4 levels of French, but the classes are very small. French I-10, French II-9, French III-4, and AP-1.</p>
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<p>Je cherche un(e) enseignant(e) d'un pays francophone qui voudrait faire un echange linguistic sur internet avec mes etudiants. J'enseigne quatre niveaux, des debutants aux avances. Mes cours sont vraiment petits. Voir au-dessus pour les nombres d'etudiants dans chaque cours.</p>
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<p>Merci! Thank you!</p>
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