TWT+2012-+Session+53

=TWT 2012 - Session 53: Teaching Communication Skills=

Mami Takeda mtakeda@ross.org ELL teacher Ross School Grades 5-12 Subject areas: English/Language Arts,Foreign (World) Language Level of experience recommended: Basic

//This workshop will focus on how to teach ELL/ WL students important communication skills such as note taking skills and effective listening skills in the classroom using various websites and technology. This workshop will be organized to assist teachers with very little experience using technology to those who are comfortable using some technology in the classroom. Examples of student work and step-by-step instruction on how to use some free and useful websites and software will be given, which will be followed by a practice session by the attendees. //

//After taking this workshop, participants will be able to enhance their curricula with the use of English Central.com, YouTube, Microsoft Word, iMovie, Smartboard etc. //

Instructions for attendees: Bring a laptop (Mac or PC).