Denise Maduli-Williams is the winner of the new Ron Lee Technology award and has been teaching ESOL and English for […]
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DIESOL 011 – Speaking and Anxiety
Anxiety brought on by public speaking is felt by everyone, even the most seasoned speakers! What does this mean for English Learners? What does the research say about providing opportunities to make mistakes? How do English Learners perceive themselves and speaking assignments? Join us as Brent and Ixchell explore ways to support ELs when it comes to conversation.
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DIESOL 010 – Game Design Sprint w/ Cate Tolnai
How much does it take to build a brand new game for your class? Brent and Ixchell talk with Cate Tolnai about gamification, game-based learning, and how to use games to make learning more accessible. Then they create a game live on the show for everyone to use – LEVEL UP!!
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DIESOL 009 – What Works in Grammar
Brent & Ixchell dive into a meta-analysis of best practices in teaching grammar, and then transfer those practices into tech to help students improve.
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DIESOL 007 – 20 Tools for 2020
Why is it important for teachers to try new things and explore new tools? Brent & Ixchell discuss why it’s important to move out of your comfort zone, confront confirmation bias, and experiment with new technology.
In the spirit of exploration, we explore 20 tools we want to look at in 2020.
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Episode 2: Myths and Best Practices in Vocabulary
In Episode 2 of the DIESOL Podcast, Brent and Ixchell discuss some common myths around vocabulary acquisition, including the idea […]
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