Spread the loveWhen working with English language learners, it is important to engage the families of these students. Here are six tips for doing just that: 1. Involve the family early in the process. It is important to involve the family early in the process so they are aware of what is happening and understand the goals of the program. This will help them feel more supported and involved in the student’s education. 2. Communicate openly and honestly. It is important to be open and honest with the family about the student’s progress and the challenges they encounter. This will […]

Spread the loveTechnology in the classroom can be so much more and so much better than the stereotypical cell phone going off in the middle of class. Technology can actually be a major tool, both in terms of pedagogical resources and in terms of connecting with the younger generations. But how does this work? The top seven important concepts to understand when examining the use of technology for educational or instructional purposes include: 1) Active engagement with the learning material. Technology is interactive, and students learn by doing, researching, and receiving feedback. This helps students become passionate about what they […]

Spread the loveWriting allows one to share ideas, thoughts, and emotions. It is mostly a mental skill that is learned and sharpened with increased reading and writing efforts. Therefore, writing is a science as much as it is an art. How we express ourselves, our choice of words, and the organization of sentences and paragraphs is the result of various neurocognitive mechanisms. This may explain why sometimes we struggle to make up a sentence while other times words come to us almost naturally, and we end up creating magic. Consequently, there is more to writing than just grammar and language. […]