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1. Experiential Learning with Dvolver

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article provides a step-by-step guide for using Dvolver to help learners experiment with and practice using language in a fun, creative way.

2. Creating Meaningful Web Pages: A Project-Based Course

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article describes a nine-week course in Web design that can guide students in the production of an electronic project. It discusses the importance of project-based courses in language teaching since they offer learners an opportunity to be creative, control their own learning, and produce something tangible. The article addresses the benefits and difficulties of teaching such a course.

3. The Happy Song

   In: Sing Out Loud Children's Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   Does listening to music make you happy? The Happy Song is a traditional children’s song that encourages movement and rhythm. Download the song, lyrics, and poster.

4. English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 2

   Format(s): Text

   Find suggestions for using cell phones, songs and movement, student-created cartoons, photo diaries—and much more.

5. Peer Feedback in Second-Language Writing Classes: “Dear My Friend … ”

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article describes a highly adaptable approach to peer feedback that includes a meaningful communicative writing task and promotes positivity and mutual support.

6. 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!

7. Writing for the World: Wikipedia as an Introduction to Academic Writing

   In: English Teaching Forum 2010, Volume 48, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article outlines a unit in which students write an article for Wikipedia as a way to learn and practice academic writing. Students learn how to use secondary sources in their writing as well as master a new genre with appropriate conventions and word choice. With this activity, students are encouraged to build academic writing skills in an interesting and public way. The author provides an explanation of Wikipedia as well as a step-by-step lesson plan with sample assignment sheets.

8. Integrating Multimedia Technology in a High School EFL Program

   In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   The author describes a Technologically Enhanced Language Learning program in Venezuela and how it helped improve high school EFL instruction. The author presents six challenges of teaching EFL and describes the context for the program. The author then provides a rationale for using multimedia in language teaching, based on theoretical frameworks. Following that, the author describes the English Learning Center, its materials, activities, and evaluation. The students’ perceptions of the center are also addressed.

9. U.S. Time Periods

   Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   Teaching and learning resources on U.S. time periods, from the Department of Education.

10. Smithsonian Folkways: Tools for Teaching

    Format(s): Website

    Looking for more ways to use music to teach? Check out the Smithsonian Folkways website that has a section called “Tools for Teaching” with free lessons and activities for the classroom.

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