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!
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Let me know what you think of it, OK?
~Marianne
