Resource Description: Curt Bonk will be sharing his thoughts in the TEIS webinar on the emergence of at least 30 different ways in which learning is changing—for instance, it is becoming increasingly collaborative, global, mobile, modifiable, open, online, blended, massive, visually based, hands-on, ubiquitous, instantaneous, and personal. These 30 learning and technology-related changes reflect three distinct “mega-trends”: (1) learner engagement, (2) the pervasive access to learning, and (3) the customization and personalization of learning. The webinar will be in a conversation format moderated by Faridah Pawan, the TEIS Chair Elect-Elect.

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Some topics discussed include:

- Where to look for academic jobs and how the TESOL/SLW Job Marketplace operates
- How to create a job application portfolio
- Jobs in different contexts: EAP programs, K-12, IEPs, and post-secondary
- Useful tips for the application process (e.g., portfolio system, recommendation letters, keeping track of applications and responses, contacting employers, and more)
- the hiring process from the departmental point of view
- tips for the interview, job talk, and campus visit

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Resource Description: Images add to the interest and overall impact of learning nowadays. This webinar offers integrated-skill activities where participants will be able to experience some useful ideas to integrate the four language skills using daily life visuals. 

Deyvis Sánchez has been an EFL teacher, program administrator and teacher trainer for over twenty-five years. He’s worked with young learners, adolescents and adults. He holds a BA in Modern Languages Education (MLED) and a Master of School Administration from Universidad Católica de Santo Domingo.He has been a presenter at TESOL international and has trained teachers in Costa Rica, the United States, Colombia, Honduras, Panama, and in more than ten provinces of his natal Dominican Republic.

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This is a famous story. This lesson plan introduces the vocabulary words using digital resources.

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This selection deals with Jean-Francois Champollion’s deciphering the hieroglyphs. The comprehension skill is using graphic sources to help understand information. This lesson plan introduces the comprehension skill and the new vocabulary of the story.

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Resource Description: A video on how to present Subject and Object Question Forms to students.

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Handouts of activities for Adult Lesson: What to do if you are pulled over by a police officer? 

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Resource Description: This lesson is designed for adult beginning or Intermediate English learners learning about transportation life skills and road signs.

Textbook: Future 1: English for Results, D. S. Pittaway, 2010, Pearson/Longman.  Unit 10, Lesson 1., pp. 186 - 187, and  Lesson 4: Forms of transportation and traffic signs, pp. 191 -192

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Resource Description: This virtual seminar will present a number of existing and emerging tools and resources that provide new opportunities for language learning and teaching. Some of these tools are designed specifically for language instruction, while others are general purpose. The presenter will discuss trends and how they may change in the near future. Suggestions for curricular implantation, as well as teacher preparation, will be discussed.

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Resource Description: This is a 5-minute end of class or warm-up activity. It is a fun activity to learn words by heart. The words are randomly chosen by each student.

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In English, we use 'Progressive' and 'Continuous' interchangeably.  But did you know that in general linguistics, there is a slight difference?  The two are very similar, but it's helpful to know what those differences are.

Check out this video for more on Progressive/Continuous tenses.

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Resource Description: In writing and training, the presenter has found that so-called taboo subjects and language are often censored in the name of cultural diversity. In this thought-provoking session, he will argue that this is often the result of cultural stereotyping and the infantalization of students. The presenter will claim that ‘taboos’ are not taboo when teachers’ primary focus is on language (not issues) and when teachers help students express their own ideas.

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Resource Description: In this activity, students practice interrupting politely as well as story-telling and culture sharing. Students are asked to tell a story about a tradition in their family or culture, and other students are tasked with interrupting politely to ask for clarification or details. This activity always has my class completely attentive and excited to listen and share! It can also be a great "icebreaker" activity to help students learn about each other. 

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Here's how to teach the 3 parts of Indirect Question sentence structure, whether they are reported questions or polite or formal requests or inquiries.

The full resource is a seven-minute video.

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Resource Description: This resource can be used as a way to teach students how to revise and edit their own writing.

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