Overview

In this two-hour Zoom session, participants learn how to transfer ESOL best practices in listening instruction to the online environment using a variety of engaging activities and tasks.

    Audience

    This professional development activity/course is designed for:

  • ESOL teachers familiar with basic Zoom features
Description

Transferring face-to-face (f2f) listening lessons to the online environment is one of the smoothest transitions teachers can make in their ESOL instruction. In this session, teachers learn how to provide learners with active online listening practice; transfer effective f2f listening tasks to online ones; and use Zoom features to enhance a variety of fun and engaging activities. Presenters demonstrate and provide opportunities for participants to experience a virtual listening lesson on Zoom. A Google folder with listening resources is linked to the session.

    Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:

  • provide learners with active listening practice online
  • transfer effective face-to-face listening tasks to online instruction
  • use a task-based approach to help learners apply listening strategies
Presenter(s) / Facilitator(s)
Date
04/24/2020 - 11:00 am to 04/24/2020 - 1:00 pm
Location

Online
United States

PD Center
SABES English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Curriculum & Instruction PD Center
Topic Area
ESOL/English Learners