Advanced Search: Resources

1. Using an Asynchronous Video App to Stimulate Spontaneous Oral Interaction

   In: English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   The author explains how to use an asynchronous video app, then describes two specific tasks—one collaborative, the other dialogic—that teachers and students can carry out with the app.

2. Collaborating Online: The Affordances of Online Word Processors with Students

   In: English Teaching Forum 2023, Volume 61, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   With the Interactive-Constructive-Active-Passive (ICAP) framework as a foundation, author Robby Robinette presents two activities that teachers can use to incorporate collaboration into their online (and in-person) classes. The activities make use of students’ prior knowledge. The author suggests sources where teachers can find reading texts that are appropriate for the activities.

3. Cell Phones for Low-Resource Environments

   In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article presents detailed descriptions of activities using cell phones—of various types—in English language classes.

4. 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.

5. Center for Disease Control & Prevention

   Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   Provides information on health and safety topics, up-to-date statistics, tools, and resources for students and educators.

6. U.S. Citizen and Immigration Center

   Format(s): Website

   A comprehensive U.S. Citizenship guide, study materials, and welcome kit for those wishing to become American citizens.

7. 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.

8. Chapter 2: Individual Freedoms: Freedom of Expression

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Civic Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Civic Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on freedom of expression.

9. Chapter 3: Individual Freedoms: Freedom of the Press

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Civic Education Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Civic Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on issues related to freedom of the press.

10. Chapter 5: Responsibilities of the Government

    In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Civic Education Format(s): Text

    This chapter in the Civic Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on the duties that a government has to its citizens.

Pages