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1. Teacher's Corner: Engaging English Language Learners with New Forms of Literacy

   Format(s): Text

   In the 21st century, our students have to know how to read and communicate using more than just words on paper or a computer screen. Communication takes many forms, and our classroom teaching will benefit by bringing in these new forms of communication. April’s Teacher’s Corner looks at several new literacies: instant messaging, comics and graphic novels, short-form videos, and podcasting. We explore what these forms are and how we can use them in the classroom to help students develop their language skills and to solve problems in an ever-changing world of communication.

2. Teaching Techniques: Teaching Descriptive Writing through Visualization and the Five Senses

   In: English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This technique could be useful for teachers in a variety of EFL teaching contexts, from primary school to university, and can be used with a wide range of texts that are particularly vivid and that stimulate the senses.

3. Teaching Techniques: Cultural Introductions by Way of Storytelling

   In: English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This introductory lesson is something I have used on the first day of class with students around the globe.

4. Adjective Clauses: Grace Hopper and the First Computer Languages

   In: Teacher's Corner: Making Grammar Fun Format(s): Text

   With this week’s activity, students practice adjective clauses by learning about Grace Hopper, one of the first computer scientists!

5. Fully Online Courses

   In: Teacher's Corner: Online Learning Format(s): Text

   This week’s Teacher’s Corner highlights a few options we can use to work with students in the online learning space. We will discuss options for MOOCs (massive open online courses) and for building your own online courses.

6. Creating a Visually Rich Classroom

   In: Teacher's Corner: Teaching Young Learners Format(s): Text

   This week in the Teacher’s Corner, we present ideas for using visual support in the English language classroom for young learners.

7. Trend 2 - Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

   In: Teacher's Corner: Education Trends and Issues in the World Today Format(s): Text

   In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, we will explore a variety of Internet-based tools that can be used in the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) classroom.

8. Week 2 - Current Events: Regional Reporters

   In: Teacher's Corner: Building Global Citizens Format(s): Text

   After her life-changing experience on the 2012 IVLP, A New Beginning: Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, Riham Awad started a volunteer mentor program that is creating a wave of young entrepreneurs in Egypt.

9. Week 1 - Routines for Everyday Language

   In: Teacher's Corner: Teaching Beginners Format(s): Text

   This week, learn to establish routines to help beginners feel comfortable right from the start.

10. Week 3 - Global Pen Pals

    In: Teacher's Corner: Building Global Citizens Format(s): Text

    Are your students interested in meeting people from around the world? In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, we provide guidance on setting your students up with global pen pals.

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