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Tag Archives: tech tools
Basics of Using Corpora
A corpus is a collection, or body, of language. Though usually text-based, corpora (the plural of corpus) can include collections of spoken language as well. In fact, some of the most popular examples of corpora include TV news and U.S. … Continue reading
Gamifying the Classroom, Part III: Gamification Tools
Greetings everyone, to this month’s TESOL games and learning blog. This month, we will wrap up our long look at gamification by highlighting tools for the classroom. Following is a list of tools to get you started—or to keep you … Continue reading
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Augmented Reality for Language Learning
Augmented reality (AR) presents us with so many opportunities for language teaching and learning. If you are not familiar with this concept, perhaps the best example is Pokémon Go! This cultural phenomenon continues to be so compelling that it has … Continue reading
Problem (Tech) Solved: Comprehension Checks 1
For as long as I have been teaching, I have witnessed a similar pattern occurring time and time again in my various classrooms. Regardless of whether it was 40 Japanese high school students, 20 Chinese university students, or even just 5 ESL students … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom management, evergreen, tara arntsen, tech tools, technology resources
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4 Fast Fun Fillers: Games for ELL Break Time
Breaks are important, but that does not mean you have to waste them. Choose any of the four activities below to engage students in a fun way without taking up a lot of time either in class or at home. … Continue reading
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Tagged as evergreen, games, language games, tara arntsen, tech resources, tech tools
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Grammarly: 1 Easy Step to Improved Writing
Writing is one area where students tend to lack confidence, so I am always on the lookout for resources that can help them. Previously, I shared Quill and NoRedInk, which both guide students through independent practice of writing and grammar … Continue reading
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Tagged as educational technology, ESL grammar, evergreen, grammar resources, tara arntsen, tech tools, technology in ELT, technology resources
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360° Photos for ELT
Every innovation in tech has the potential to be or become an advancement in ed tech. So, every time we hear about a new technology, we ought to pause and ask ourselves, what could this mean for my classroom and … Continue reading
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Tagged as adult education, educational technology, evergreen, Robert Sheppard, tech tools, technology in ELT
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5 Reasons to Use Newsela
There are so many websites out there with great materials, and many of them, including News in Levels, Breaking News English, and others, use current events as the basis of their articles or videos. Today, I want to share with … Continue reading
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Tagged as educational technology, evergreen, online materials, reading resources, tara arntsen, tech tools, technology resources
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