English Class
English Language Learning & Digital desources for 21st century learners.
Theme: professional development, TESOL, education, 21st century skills, digital literacy, digital resources, critical thinking, intercultural english, creativity in the Classroom, applied linguistics
Miguel Angel, Spain, Adult, English as a Foregn Language
English language teacher and course coordinator at Centre d'idiomes de la Universitat de València. Interested in applying new technologies into the classroom.
Mike's Teaching Notes
My personal view on English Language Teaching with resources, news, materials, activities related to it.
Peter Andrews, Hong Kong, Secondary, Tertiary, Adult
I was born and raised in the UK, although a part of my childhood was spent in the Canary Islands, Spain.
Since 1990, I have enjoyed a fulfilling teaching career. I started off in Japan on the JET Programme and since then I have gained diverse experience at educational institutions in several countries. For example, I was a teacher trainer at the British Council in Singapore, and at the University of Reading in the UK. In 2007, I moved to Hong Kong and acted as Language Curriculum Consultant to Sacred Heart Canossian College before joining the Chinese University of Hong Kong as a Lecturer in their Independent Learning Centre.
My specialisms are Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (TLHE). For the latter, I experienced two years supporting the professional development of lecturers in Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore.
As for qualifications, my first degree was a Master of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy with International Relations from the University of St Andrews, Scotland. I also hold a Certificate and a Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults from the University of Cambridge as well as a Master of Science in Computer-Based Learning & Training from the University of Southampton, UK.
Jackdaw Learning & Teaching
The purpose of this blog is to promote critical reflection on educational practice and developments in pedagogy. I hope that the posts stimulate you to respond with your opinions.
These are the main areas for discussion:
•finding ways to cater for learner diversity
•fostering learner independence
•approaches to teacher education
•principled uses of learning technologies
•Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
•Teaching & Learning in Higher Education (TLHE)
Isabela Villas Boas, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Brazil
Academic Superintendent of Casa Thomas Jefferson, Brasilia, Brazil; MTESL degree from Arizona State University and Doctorate in Education from Universidade de Brasilia. Lifelong learner and eager to connect with educators from around the world.
TEFLing
A blog that discusses current issues related to Teaching English as a Foreign Language, linking theory and practice.
Thomas Strasser, Austria, All Sectors, EFL, TEFL, New Learning Technologies
New Learning Technologies Researcher, EFL-teacher, (student) teacher trainer at Vienna University of Teacher Education, EFL-textbook author, author of scientific articles/monographs (Social Media, Web 2.0, New Learning Technologies).
Learning Reloaded
Useful links, posts, blog entries for EFL-teachers and people interested in new learning technologies in general.
Theme: Web 2.0, social media, TEFL, EFL, TESOL, PLE, LMS, VLE, ePortfolio, new learning technologies, educational apps
English Teacher at Universidad Complutense Madrid (CSIM) by day and M.A. Education Technology & TESOL student at Manchester University by night.
English for Critical Thinkers - currently offline
Free EFL lesson plans based on topics not covered by the coursebooks. May cause irritation when applied to Sheeple.
I'm a teacher, trainer and writer. I love to teach English and believe that continuous professional development is important for all teachers. My interests are literature, writing and teacher development. I'm also an avid blogger and bake during my free time.
englishOASIS
This blog is about sharing best practices and continuous professional development with teachers and learners of English.
Jody Fernando, USA, Primary, Secondary, Adult, University, English
I am currently a teacher educator at the university level in the US. I received my Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction – Multicultural/Multilingual Education from George Mason University. I have taught every level of language from Kindergarten to college, and has participated in English language education in South America, West Africa, and Asia.
Henrick Oprea, Brazil, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, English
A Brazilian EFL teacher working in Brasília. I'm also the Director of Studies and teacher trainer at Atlantic Idiomas, a language institute in Brasília. Currently taking an MA in TEFL/TESL.
Doing Some Thinking
A blog about my thoughts both on English language teaching and education in general.
Richard Whiteside, UK, Primary, Secondary, English Language Teaching
In ELT since 2002, worked in Portugal, Poland, Spain and Kazakhstan, mainly for IH. Now doing MA Educational Technology and TESOL.
I'd like to think I help people learn English
It started as a medium for a sort of journal tracking my first attempts at using a class blog, but them morphed into my musings on ELT and associated bits and bobs. Now as I'm doing a masters I will be posting things associated with that and anything else education related that takes my fancy!
I have an MA in TESOL from California State University, East Bay. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.
Talk to the Clouds
I blog about teaching English as a foreign language/teaching English as a second language, educational technology, learner autonomy, professional development, personal development, world Englishes, and other topics.
I have another blog for English learners at Readable Blog.
Marisa Constantinides is the Director of Studies of CELT Athens and is responsible for the design and implementation of all the programmes offered by CELT.
Marisa's main qualifications related to teaching are the RSA Diploma in TEFLA (DTEFLA), a precursor to the Cambridge DELTA Diploma, and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from the University of Reading in the UK. Her involvement in Teacher Development Programmes started at the Hellenic American Union where she ran workshops for colleagues and State School Teachers, then with Longman Publications running numerous training seminars for them all over Greece.
From 1982 to 1989, she trained teachers for Mrs.Gina Pagoulatou-Vlachou's school. During that period she also collaborated with the PALSO Federation, designing and running the first series of organised courses for language schools owners and their teachers in Greece.
From 1989-1993 she ran CELT with partners, training teachers and teaching adults on general and ESP courses, and as of September 1993, Marisa has been running CELT Athens on her own, mostly training teachers of English and supporting Diploma in Translation candidates.
Marisa Constantinides has written materials for children (Basic Grammar Workbooks 1, 2, & 3 published by English Schoolbook Publications), activity books for Cambridge Exams set texts, and numerous articles on Language, Foreign Language Teaching and Education.
TEFL Matters
Some thoughts on Language Teaching, Language Teacher Education & New Technologies.
New blogger. Nominated in 2009 Edublog Awards
- Best New Blog
- Most Influential post
- Best individual Tweeter (educator)
Born and grew up in Plymouth, UK. Studied Spanish at Liverpool University. Taught in Spain for 2 years. Lived in Le Havre, France, since 1981. Teacher of English at the Normandy Business School.
The English Blog Internet resources, reviews, news, tips and trivia for learners and teachers of English.
I’m originally from Grenada in the Caribbean. I’ve lived and taught all over the world and currently I’m based in Stuttgart, Germany as EFL teacher, teacher-trainer and materials writer. My specialities lie in using new media and technology in the language classroom and developing communicative speaking skills.
Kalinago English
This blog is aimed at TESOL teachers. This is where I give teachers the “skinny” on education conferences, workshops and teacher trainers, provide teaching tips (including using technology) and offer lesson plan ideas.
Jacqui Cyrus, USA, Tertiary, Professional Development
Jacqui Cyrus, born and raised in San Francisco, CA, is now the Instructional Technologist for the School of Education at the University of Guam. She teaches and does research in 4 areas: (1) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), (2) Instructional Technology (IT), (3) Assistive and Adaptive Technology (AT), and Information Literacy (IL). Her students are primarily teachers -- both pre-service (student teachers) and in-service (practicing teachers). Her teaching and recent publications emphasize how to incorporate education technology into the P-12 content curriculum.
Her first Master's degree is in TESOL where she developed an interest in CALL (computer-assisted language learning) and CAELL (computer-assisted English language learning). Her second Master's degree is in computer-assisted instruction. Her doctorate is in instructional technology from Texas Tech University.
Her classes are taught via the course management system MOODLEROOMS. Students are introduced to 5 technology tools for course management purposes: MOODLE, del.icio.us, Google Interactive Apps, Blogger, and Firefox. In addition, students are introduced to 9 - 12 Web 2.0 technology tools with which they become familiar and make decisions about which ones to use and how to incorporate them into their curricula.
Tech Notes
This blog is for faculty and administrators.
Ed-Tech Teacher
This blog is for instructional technology teachers and contains various postings about educational design and instructional technology (EDIT) that involve introducing pre-service teachers to the various uses of technology tools for learning and teaching.
Themes: instructional technology, TESOL, computer-assisted language learning, information literacy, pre-service teachers, technology integration, Web 2.0
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