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1. What do you think? Requesting Responses from Professors

   In: Teaching Pragmatics Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   This lesson in Teaching Pragmatics aims to help students develop appropriate written request strategies.

2. The Pragmatics Action Maze

   In: Teaching Pragmatics Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   This lesson aims helps students navigate requests by identifying pragmatically appropriate language.

3. Classroom 2.0: Tools for Digital Learning

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

   New to digital learning? No problem! Our presenter will share ideas and tools appropriate for teachers with all levels of experience in English Language Teaching.

4. Natural and Cultural Resources in the USA

   Format(s): Website

   This site provides teachers’ resources, kids’ resources, an interior library and an interior museum.

5. Process Writing and the Internet: Blogs and Ning Networks in the Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article presents a student-centered technique for teaching writing to ESL and EFL students who are familiar with Internet-based technology. There are two classroom lessons which use blogs (an Internet-based diary tool accessible by many) and Ning networks (an Internet-based network created for small groups for a small fee). A process-writing concept focuses on students’ social relationships and interests. Step-by-step directions are included for teachers and students who may be less familiar with these two technologies.

6. Unleashing Your True Teaching Power: Interaction in Online Learning Environments

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): E-book, MP3, Text, Video, Website

   This session, "Unleashing Your True Teaching Power: Interaction in Online Learning Environments," demonstrates how to engage learners in online environments by transforming traditional classroom tools.

7. Using Web Resources in a Public Speaking Class

   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article describes ways to teach public speaking students how to efficiently locate information on the Internet, how to quickly evaluate and analyze those resources, and how best to navigate the Web. The author’s lesson leads the students through a Web-based scavenger hunt, included in the article, and has information about how to evaluate sites. The author expands on these lessons to show the students how the Internet can help prepare and deliver a speech.

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. PBS Kids

   Format(s): Website

   PBS Kids helps to educate young learners in creative and fun ways. The educational content is aimed at children, with many interactive games and activities to aid in learning.

10. Annenberg Learner

    Format(s): Website

    Annenberg Learner focuses on both the teacher and student as learners. The Annenberg Learner website offers lesson plans and activities for English learners.

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