Monthly Archives: June 2014

Teachers Teaching Online MOOC

June 29, 2014 · by · in Online Teaching, Web 2.0 · Leave a comment

For anyone interested in teaching online, WizIQ is currently offering an excellent MOOC called Teachers Teaching Online (TTO). For me, the timing of this course is perfect: I’m trying to transition from full-time to part-time classroom teaching and to expand into teaching online and writing. You can attend the classes live and contribute to the […]

Writing a Graded Reader Part 2

June 15, 2014 · by · in Graded Readers · Leave a comment

One important lesson I’ve learned in these beginning stages of writing a graded reader is don’t start writing! That certainly was counterintuitive to me; after all, I have a brilliant idea 😉 and I’m eager to start tapping away on my keyboard. However, there are a few essential things that need to be done first. Research the Market First, […]

Vocabulary Recycling

June 9, 2014 · by · in Lessons · Leave a comment

Group Writing One of my favourite activities to recycle vocabulary is one that I learned from a student teacher I was mentoring. It involves writing, listening, and peer editing. Level: Intermediate – Advanced Time: 45 minutes Procedure Place students in groups of three. Dictate 10 words they have studied. Hand out ten cards numbered 1 […]