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1. Presenting Ideas through Digital Storytelling in the English Language Classroom

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This webinar, "Presenting Ideas through Digital Storytelling in the English Language Classroom," focuses on using digital storytelling techniques as an effective way to promote engagement.

2. Contextualizing English Instruction to Focus on Environmental Issues

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This session, "Contextualizing English Instruction to Focus on Environmental Issues," offers teaching techniques to situate language learning within local, environmental settings and demonstrates how to use authentic materials to connect local to global ecological concerns for learners of all ages and proficiency levels.

3. Integrating STEAM and English with Oral Language Routines

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This session, " Integrating STEAM and English with Oral Language Routines," demonstrates how oral language routines can provide a simple, flexible way to support students at any age or level as they learn to communicate effectively about technical, mathematical, and scientific ideas.

4. Animating Your Instruction: Using Comics and Graphic Novels in the English Language Classroom

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   "Animating Your Instruction: Using Comics and Graphic Novels in the English Language Classroom" explores the popularity of illustrated stories among teachers and students alike and offers suggestions on how to use them to “animate” your classes.

5. ENGLISH LANGUAGE THROUGH LYRICS

   Format(s): MP3, Text

   Wordplay is an exciting program between American English, U.S. Department of State, American Music Abroad, and American Voices to bring music and lyrics into the English Language classrooms across the world.

6. 'Hey Kids! Let’s Put on a Show!' Theater in the English Language Classroom

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This webinar, "Hey Kids! Let's Put on a Show! Theater in the English Language Classroom,” focuses on how to use theater in the classroom--from developing short, theater-based activities to putting on a student show.

7. Accommodating Learning Disabilities in the English Language Classroom

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This session, "Accommodating Learning Disabilities in the English Language Classroom," examines supportive instructional options, such as the inclusive classroom, universal design for learning, scaffolding, and peer-assisted learning strategies. Participants consider a variety of approaches that are beneficial for students with learning disabilities as well their non-disabled peers.

8. Multi-Modal Writing: Promoting Digital Literacy in the English Language Classroom

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): MP3, Text

   This webinar discusses how multi-modal writing uses more than just words to communicate–it encourages students to use audio, video, photographs, and drawings to supplement their writing in meaningful ways.

9. Poems About English and Access (2)

   In: Poetry Format(s): Text

   Part 2: English language learners from all over the world wrote poems about English and their Access programs. Download the poems or read them online.

10. Week 3 - English on Tour

    In: Teacher's Corner: Career Opportunities Format(s): Text

    This week’s Teacher’s Corner provides students with the opportunity to practice speaking and presentation skills through a tour guide activity.

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