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1. Getting Started with Project-Based Learning in STEAM

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

   This session, "Getting Started with Project-Based Learning in STEAM," discussed characteristics of strong projects in STEAM courses for students at different proficiency levels and guided participants in analyzing sample projects to identify their language features and completion requirements.

2. Differentiating Instructions (Online!) for Equity in Learning

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

   The American English Webinar and Facebook Live sessions are hosted by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of English Language Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

3. Mastering the Multilevel Classroom

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

   This session, "Mastering the Multilevel Classroom," Dieter Bruhn shares innovative strategies that engage students and inspire them to learn and improve their language skills, regardless of class size or challenges inherent in multilevel settings.

4. Scaffolding Project-Based Instruction: Supporting Student Success

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

   This session, "Scaffolding Project-Based Instruction: Supporting Student Success," identifies challenges faced during project-based learning (PBL) and shares scaffolding-based strategies to overcome them. Participants will deepen their understanding of both PBL and instructional scaffolding.

5. Implementing Peer Assessment in Project-Based Learning

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

   This session, "Implementing Peer Assessment in Project-Based Learning," discusses how to prepare for and conduct peer assessment during PBL so that learners can provide constructive, validating, and encouraging feedback to their classmates.

6. Labor Day

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   Labor Day was established as a holiday for workers, both as a tribute to their contributions to the nation, and as a means of bringing more public awareness to their struggles.

7. The Lighter Side

   In: English Teaching Forum 2004, Volume 42, Issue 3 Format(s): Text

   The theme of this issue's "The Lighter Side" is the old west. It includes the song “Home on the Range,” history related to the tune, and a word find puzzle. This activity is appropriate for intermediate to advanced learners. Answers are included.

8. National Geographic Kids

   Format(s): Website

   National Geographic Kids is a page full of games, activities, photos, videos, stories, and fun facts for children to learn about the the world. The NG Kids pages are designed for children to access independently or work with a parent or teacher.

9. Story 12: Matt, All is Better with English

   In: Why English? Comics for the Classroom Format(s): MP3, Text

   The stories in Why English? Comics for the Classroom – written by teenagers and young adults – will appeal to learners of all ages. These stories provide an enjoyable opportunity to increase vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening, speaking, and writing.

10. Strategic Corrective Feedback in the EFL Classroom

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

    This session, “Strategic Corrective Feedback in the EFL Classroom,” examines how teachers can thoughtfully select and apply corrective feedback techniques that can help students produce more accurate language output.

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