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1. The Challenge and Opportunity of Technology: An Interview with Mark Warschauer

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This article shares an interview conducted with Mark Warschauer, vice chair of the Department of Education at the University of California and a faculty associate at the university’s Center for Research on Information Technology and Organizations. Warschauer shares his thoughts on different topics in second/foreign language learning and teaching and evaluates the future of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) with Forum readers.

2. Speaking and Listening Online

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article gives an overview of online technology for developing students’ listening and speaking skills. The author explores websites for both receptive and interactive communication and discusses the benefits and limitations of the technology as well as possible classroom activities. The article argues that the quality of the programs supports their use in the second language classroom.

3. Networking: Making Connections that Last

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

   This webinar discusses how we can become more connected to our colleagues, both near and far.

4. The Flipped Classroom: Preparing Students for In-Class Learning with Online Activities

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

   This webinar explores ways to enhance student learning through online activities, specifically by modeling one of the latest trends in education today: The Flipped Classroom.

5. Dynamic Ways to Check Answers and Share Responses in the EFL Classroom

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

   This session, "Dynamic Ways to Check Answers and Share Responses in the EFL Classroom," reviews ways to check answers and share responses in a variety of ways to keep students focused and engaged in their learning.

6. Dynamic Ways to Increase Student-to-Student Interaction

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text

   This session, “Dynamic Ways to Increase Student-to-Student Interaction,” explores options for promoting student-to-student interaction in the EFL classroom through a variety of exciting, easy-to-adapt games and activities. By the end of the session, participants will be able to create more energizing and engaging lessons that motivate students and increase their confidence, regardless of class size or level!

7. Motivating with Gamification: Benefits and Cautions

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

   This session, "Motivating with Gamification: Benefits and Cautions,” examines gamification in face-to-face and online classes and explores ways to include gamification elements in ELT instruction.

8. STEAM-Powered Instruction: Practical Approaches for ELT Educators

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

   This session, "STEAM-Powered Instruction: Practical Approaches for ELT Educators," shares how experiential STEAM-related instruction can develop students’ 21st-century skills while they use the target language and have fun!

9. Effective e-reading: Helping Students Stay on Task While Reading Online

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

   This session, "Effective e-reading: Helping Students Stay on Task While Reading Online," explores strategies for more accurate and efficient e-reading; these approaches address reading skills such as fluency, synthesis, source tracking, and more!

10. Engage ELLs with Social-Emotional Learning Through Group Work Activities

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

    This session, "Engage ELLs with Social-Emotional Learning Through Group Work Activities ," demonstrates how weaving SEL competencies into lesson plans gets students using core cognitive skills to think, read, learn, remember, reason, and pay attention in the EFL classroom.

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