Tag Archives: teaching online

6 Tips for Successful Online Presentations

Posted on 21 January 2021 by A. C. Kemp
A. C. Kemp
A. C. Kemp

Few activities in the ESL speaking class are as challenging for students as presentations. Giving one can be overwhelming because it involves so many different skills—from fluency, pronunciation, and grammar to clear organization and smooth delivery. Giving a presentation online … Continue reading →

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EL Teacher Self-Care: Setting Boundaries Between Work and Home

Posted on 19 January 2021 by Judie Haynes
Judie Haynes
Judie Haynes

In December, 2020 I heard from many teachers who reported how stressed and burnt out they felt. One of my fellow NJTESOL/NJBE Executive Board members, LeighAnn Matthews, wrote on her Facebook page, I consider myself a pretty positive and upbeat … Continue reading →

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Level Up Your Online Teaching With OBS

Posted on 12 January 2021 by Jeff Kuhn
Jeff Kuhn
Jeff Kuhn

Happy New Year and welcome to another edition of the TESOL Games and Learning blog! As many educators come off a hopefully restful winter break, I wanted to take time this month to revisit a piece of software featured in my April 2020 blog post: Open … Continue reading →

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3 Innovative Ways to Use Breakout Rooms in ELT

Posted on 25 August 2020 by Stephanie Marcotte
Stephanie Marcotte
Stephanie Marcotte

In the age of remote and online teaching, it is more important than ever that we find ways to encourage group work in our lessons. While we can no longer rearrange desks in a circle or send groups of students … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Keep a Personal Connection to Students Online

Posted on 30 July 2020 by Ilka Kostka
Ilka Kostka
Ilka Kostka

As many schools and institutions gear up to return to instruction for the new academic year, teachers all over the world are preparing to continue with the online teaching formats they transitioned to in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. … Continue reading →

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Distance Learning Tips and Strategies

Posted on 28 May 2020 by Lauren Conn and Kristin Fawaz
Lauren Conn and Kristin Fawaz
Lauren Conn and Kristin Fawaz

This blog post is sponsored by VIPKid. Many teachers are transitioning from brick-and-mortar classrooms to virtual instructional settings as schools temporarily close across the United States to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus). Offline and online educators alike know … Continue reading →

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Supporting Dually Identified English Learners

Posted on 17 April 2020 by Ayanna Cooper
Ayanna Cooper
Ayanna Cooper

Online learning, distance learning, homeschooling, and virtual meetings have become more common phrases and practices over the past couple of weeks. The digital divide has been more evident than ever as students are encouraged to continue learning online while sheltering … Continue reading →

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Gaming Tools for Teaching Online: Level Up

Posted on 14 April 2020 by Jeff Kuhn
Jeff Kuhn
Jeff Kuhn

The current pandemic has upended the status quo for classrooms around the world. Many teachers are now learning the fundamentals of teaching online and doing their best to keep students engaged and motivated. For many, this means classroom content now … Continue reading →

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