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1. National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition

   Format(s): Website

   Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, The National Center for English Language Acquisition provides a broad range of research and resources in support of an inclusive approach to high quality education for English Learners.

2. Seismic Sleuths

   Format(s): Text, Website, Image / Poster / Maps

   Have you ever wondered what causes earthquakes? The Federal Emergency Management Agency presents a six unit activity package that assesses student knowledge of earthquakes and provides information about preparedness and emergency management.

3. Center for Applied Linguistics

   Format(s): Text, Website, Image / Poster / Maps

   The Center for Applied Linguistics offers everything from information on immersion programs to the newest research and guidance on best practices for teachers. Visit regularly to keep up to date on research-based strategies and practical hands-on tools to help develop effective classroom activities.

4. Making Marking Manageable and Other Tips Using the Split-Screen Function

   In: English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Learn how the split-screen function can simplify the process of marking assignments that your students have submitted electronically, and discover tips for using the split-screen function for other teaching purposes.

5. Web 2.0 Tools: Using Free and Open Educational Resources to Impact Learning Locally and Globally

   Format(s): Text, Video

   This webinar, “Web 2.0 Tools: Using Free and Open Educational Resources to Impact Learning Locally and Globally,” explores some of the most useful online resources for educators with a focus on open education resources (OER).

6. Animating Your Instruction: Using Comics and Graphic Novels in the English Language Classroom

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

   "Animating Your Instruction: Using Comics and Graphic Novels in the English Language Classroom" explores the popularity of illustrated stories among teachers and students alike and offers suggestions on how to use them to “animate” your classes.

7. Adapting Your Materials for Use in Mixed Ability Classrooms

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

   This session, "Adapting Your Materials for Use in Mixed Ability Classrooms," addresses the challenge of dealing with large classes of students with mixed abilities.

8. Tips and Activities for Creating a Communicative EFL Classroom Using Online Meeting Software

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

   This session, "Tips and Activities for Creating a Communicative EFL Classroom Using Online Meeting Software," introduced several communicative EFL activities for instructional sessions conducted via video-based online meeting software.

9. Using Visual Literacy Skills to Encourage Communicative Language Practice

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

   This webinar, "Using Visual Literacy Skills to Encourage Communicative Language Practice," demonstrates how to increase learner engagement in the English language classroom by incorporating visual literacy skills.

10. CALL Me … Maybe: A Framework for Integrating the Internet into ELT

    In: English Teaching Forum 2014, Volume 52, Number 1 Format(s): Text

    This article outlines reasons to use (or not use) the Internet in English language teaching, exploring the Internet as tutor and tool.

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