Using Video as Authentic Material in Online Classes
Incorporating videos into classes has multiple benefits. First of all, it gives students someone new to listen to and watch, which is really important with individual classes. It also exposes them to new accents and aspects of culture. Last but not least, the novelty of a video and creating meaningful activities connected to prior learning […]
My Journey to Becoming a Freelance Teacher
I feel like teaching was something I always wanted to do. I remember wanting to help the people around me growing up, and being a leader came naturally to me. In college I decided to start my career in education. I earned my teaching credentials to teach elementary school as well as Spanish and German, […]
Using a Dice Game to Promote Speaking in Online Classes
Engaging our students in classes is an ongoing challenge. As time goes on both teachers and learners are getting tired, and so it’s important to introduce new activities to help keep things as fresh as possible. I shared this idea in the most recent ELT lesson jam on January 31st. I’ve previously used it with […]