The intention of this blog a year ago was to provide an accessible place for SAL teachers to share new ideas gleaned from conferences - virtual professional development. Since my last post, I've been inspired to share from the LLD Best Practices session, the Pasadena CATESOL, the national NAFSA conference in LA and my meetings with students, agents, and universities in Asia.
I've discovered, though, that now other online resources offer even better formats for these posts. Facebook, Twitter, and Diigo each serve a different purpose but all support our objective of sharing strategies and inspirations. SAL teachers have two Diigo groups for posting and discussing articles and videos and their own Twitter for updating activities and passing along quick ideas.
So, I'll get up to speed on and move on to those social networking sites. Anyone else is welcome to post to this blog. Perhaps a reasons for rejuvenation is right around the corner, but for now please join SAL's Diigo and Twitter groups to stay in touch with your colleagues and conferences.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
YouTube - TOEFLtv
This site has some useful and engaging tips for our students!
http://www.youtube.com/TOEFLtv
They are short and engaging (from both teachers and students), so you may want to show it to press a point...
You can also upload your own teaching tip!
Even though this is a commerical interest from ETS, it looks to me like something our students could really get into.
This came through on CATESOL's IEP listserv:
Do you have a great tip for English-language learners?
You can become a star on the TOEFL® TV Channel on YouTube®
We've created an educational channel on YouTube where teachers like you can use the power of video to reach millions of students to help them learn, share and grow. There are two ways to get your video on TOEFL TV:
1. Record your tip at TESOL 2009 in Denver. We're filming teacher tips throughout the TESOL conference at the TOEFL TV studio (booth #738). So come prepared, bring props and showcase your expertise and enthusiasm for English-language learning!
2. Make your own video and post it to YouTube. If you don't already have a YouTube account, sign up for one at www.youtube.com
Then join the TOEFL Tips by Teachers group at www.youtube.com/group/TOEFLteacherTips and click "Add Videos." Make sure you read the rules and guidelines before submitting, because videos require approval before they are added to the TOEFL TV channel. That's all there is to it!
Have fun putting your tip together and don't forget to ask your students and colleagues to rate their favorite videos or upload a TOEFL TV tip of their own. Also, be sure to incorporate TOEFL TV <http://www.youtube.com/toefltv> into your classes. We hope your students will love it!
Visit ETS Booth #617
Come to our book signing and reception at our 2nd Booth #617 Thursday, March 26th 2 pm. Meet the authors and network with colleagues and join the fun with drinks, snacks and prizes!
__________
Let me know what you think of it, OK?
~Marianne
http://www.youtube.com/TOEFLtv
They are short and engaging (from both teachers and students), so you may want to show it to press a point...
You can also upload your own teaching tip!
Even though this is a commerical interest from ETS, it looks to me like something our students could really get into.
This came through on CATESOL's IEP listserv:
Do you have a great tip for English-language learners?
You can become a star on the TOEFL® TV Channel on YouTube®
We've created an educational channel on YouTube where teachers like you can use the power of video to reach millions of students to help them learn, share and grow. There are two ways to get your video on TOEFL TV:
1. Record your tip at TESOL 2009 in Denver. We're filming teacher tips throughout the TESOL conference at the TOEFL TV studio (booth #738). So come prepared, bring props and showcase your expertise and enthusiasm for English-language learning!
2. Make your own video and post it to YouTube. If you don't already have a YouTube account, sign up for one at www.youtube.com
Then join the TOEFL Tips by Teachers group at www.youtube.com/group/TOEFLteacherTips and click "Add Videos." Make sure you read the rules and guidelines before submitting, because videos require approval before they are added to the TOEFL TV channel. That's all there is to it!
Have fun putting your tip together and don't forget to ask your students and colleagues to rate their favorite videos or upload a TOEFL TV tip of their own. Also, be sure to incorporate TOEFL TV <http://www.youtube.com/toefltv> into your classes. We hope your students will love it!
Visit ETS Booth #617
Come to our book signing and reception at our 2nd Booth #617 Thursday, March 26th 2 pm. Meet the authors and network with colleagues and join the fun with drinks, snacks and prizes!
__________
Let me know what you think of it, OK?
~Marianne
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