Tag Archives: teaching online

3 Ways to Clear the Clutter When Sharing Your Screen

Posted on 20 September 2022 by Brent Warner
Brent Warner
Brent Warner

Whether teaching in-person or online, we’ve all learned to count on projecting—on a real screen, or using screen share—resources from the internet to help make connections with our students. Some of us like to share videos, others like to bring … Continue reading →

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(Re)Exploring Flipgrid: 3 Underutilized Features

Posted on 24 May 2021 by Brent Warner
Brent Warner
Brent Warner

One of the biggest frustrations for teachers who have moved online is the seeming disappearance of opportunities to have students walk us through their thinking. In a face-to-face class, we can quickly check in when we pass by students struggling … Continue reading →

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Teach English Online More Effectively Using TPR Strategies

Posted on 16 March 2021 by Kristin Fawaz
Kristin Fawaz
Kristin Fawaz

This blog post is sponsored by VIPKid. While these three letters—TPR—might sound very mysterious, you have probably found yourself using this instructional strategy at some point in your life without even realizing it. That’s because TPR, total physical response, is … Continue reading →

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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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