Whiteboard Activities

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Liulin Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yan'an Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Interactive whiteboards have been around since the turn of the millennium. They have been implemented and studied in multiple ESL classrooms, primary schools, and language centers in order to find the best practices. The American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) acknowledges the importance of using technology, such as the interactive whiteboard, to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Interactive whiteboards have been around since the turn of the millennium. They have been implemented and studied in multiple ESL classrooms, primary schools, and language centers in order to find the best practices. The American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) acknowledges the importance of using technology, such as the interactive whiteboard, to support and enhance classroom-based instructions (Segni & Davidson, 2019). In order for the interactive whiteboard to be used effectively to take advantage of learning opportunities and support children’s learning, it is important to use it skillfully in education. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate William N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Unless you are working in some really impoverished regions of the world, the chances are you will have access to some form of classroom technology. This may be as basic as a chalkboard and tape player or as advanced as a class of children with tablets that connect to an interactive whiteboard. In this article I look at some of the most common forms of technology that you are likely to encounter in the TEFL classroom. Interactive whiteboards or IWBs are large touch sensitive boards that can be used both as a traditional whiteboard and a large computer screen. They enable you to connect your computer or the computers of the students to the whiteboard in order to show images, video, access the internet etc. Also read: The Benefits and Risks of New...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This unit focuses on the different uses of teaching equipment and what to take into consideration while choosing the adequate teaching equipment. Of the many named in the lesson, I have selected 3 to discuss in further detail. The whiteboard, the DVD player, and online resources. There are advantages and disadvantages to each of these, and for a teacher to have an efficient lesson, it is important to manage these resources. By managing these aids, we can fully use them to improve our classes. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Matthew S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As an ESL teacher, the whiteboard is unequivocally necessary for many reasons. It allows teachers to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zitongmiao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Bazhong Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Summative Task WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN BE USED WHEN TEACHING ONLINE Lucy BRYANT | ITTT TEFL | 29/07/19  Introduction In this summative task I will be looking at which activities to use when teaching online. As with any language class, students need to be involved as much as possible to keep their attention and interest. This can be particularly challenging when you...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Kramer North Dakota and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Every new school year starts with more technology being available than there was the year before. This technology can take the form of physical hardware, computer software or resources available via technology such as over the internet. Students in most countries can take advantage of this from an early age, often understanding how to work or use new technology by the time they reach school – I remember my two children sitting at a personal computer (PC) using a mouse before they had even started to attend...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Japan. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Japan, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Japan. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about TESOL Jobs Komatsu Japan and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Lots of different teaching equipment available. The whiteboard is the best and most used. It is used effectively if the teacher plans ahead how he/she will use the board. Some pointers on using the whiteboard is using different color markers or...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Liguan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Linyi Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. The demand for English language is increasing daily in every part of the globe and its importance is been recognized by non-English speakers hence the demand. People enroll to learn English for a number of reasons including basic communications, tourism/travel, business and even educational purposes. Some learners have no prior exposure to the language especially those...  [Read more]

Juan Pedro Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas I remember the first time I sat in front of a computer waiting for my online student to arrive. I had already been teaching in-class for about two years, but this was my debut in the unknown online waters. In the current world, online teaching has gained more popularity due to the pandemic. Yet, a few years ago, when I started with it, online teaching was not so common for me. After over four years of expertise with in-class teaching and over three years in online teaching, I can share some insights about the main differences I have found with you. For me, student participation is one of the most influential differences between in-class and online teaching. When I am teaching in a classroom, I like to move around to create an engaging...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shiqiao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ziyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. In this, I was able to take many of the ideas that I had already learned instinctively and see them codified in a practical form. I also saw in my mind many errors that I have made in my teaching interactions. I picked up a few ideas for future classes. Many of the pen-and-paper activities can also be put up on a whiteboard and done as a team activity. In this, I...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Banzhuyuan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Chengdu Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. EQUIPMENT & TEACHING AIDS. Over the last few decades the growth in different types of classroom Equipment & Teaching Aids have been incredible. And we have the opportunity to Access to the content from exciting ways, thus, the process of teaching – learning depends of equipment available in the classroom. There are many Equipment & Teaching Aids...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Gaffney South Carolina and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: One of the most common forms of technology that has become widely available to people all over the world is the computer, coupled with easy and instantaneous Internet access. In addition to using computers for everyday tasks, they have also proved very useful in school and classroom settings. In such an environment, possibilities for learning are expanded infinitely, and students are able to access information from around the globe. This is an incredible development for any classroom, but has specific...  [Read more]

Hoàng Minh Huy TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Due to the pandemic, distance learning has replaced traditional classroom instruction worldwide. Teachers in Hong Kong are attempting to find ways to instruct their students while at home under quarantine. To help you stay inspired when instructing online, I'm going to share some enjoyable games and activities to play with kids using Zoom in this post. If you've never used Zoom, you must give it a try with your students; you'll be pleasantly surprised. Because students are staying at home in a cozy environment rather than attending actual classes in schools, teaching through an online platform makes it very challenging to manage the class. Therefore, establishing ground rules before the lessons helps you better manage your class....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Technologies are constantly evolving and improving. There are literally dozens of new technologies that can be applied to the modern classroom in 2019 that have not yet made their way into mainstream usage. New tech changes the way subjects are taught, how students learn and the way teachers and students communicate with each other. Everything from new types of interactive whiteboards, classroom response systems, use of social media, tablet computers and classroom websites to the more exotic and potentially cost-prohibitive techs such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality(VR) or even holographic projectors are commercially available for use in the classroom. Students in ancient Babylonia and Sumeria inscribed their lessons on clay tablets with a...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL Certification Dallas United States and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This unit covers teaching equipment and aids. A white or black board is the most important and common aid. It is used to organize and highlight important information. Interactive whiteboards are electronic boards that contain lesson plans and can be used for interactive activities. However they can be costly and difficult to use. Overhead projectors can help during lessons because they focus attention and can be prepared in advance so they don't require the teacher to turn his/her back on the...  [Read more]

Charlotte Lam Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Due to the pandemic, distance learning has become the new form of teaching all over the words. In Hong Kong, teachers are trying to figure out ways to teach their students while having quarantine at home. In this post, I’m going to share some fun activities and games to play with kids by using Zoom so that you won’t run out of ideas when teaching through an online platform. If you’ve never used Zoom before, you must try it with your students, and it definitely surprises you. Teaching through an online platform makes it very difficult to manage the class because students are staying at home in a comfortable place rather than attending real classes in school. Therefore, setting up ground rules before the lessons helps to manage your...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching aids have become fundamental for teachers in all types of classrooms. These aids serve in honing the students’ reading skills and comprehension, keeping the class from becoming boring for the student, and presenting material in practical ways that can be applied in everyday activities. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Katrina K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Being organized plays a big role in teaching, no matter what the subject is. Part of being organized is knowing how to use your resources. The teacher may have a dozen wonderful teaching aids, but if the teacher doesn’t know where they are, or must spend half the class time looking for them and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xinxian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Honghe Hanizu Yizu Zizhizhou? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Teachers set the tone for the classroom, and if they aren't careful they can fail to facilitate a productive environment. Teacher must keep a balance of establishing rapport, while also ensuring discipline and respect. Both the language teachers chose to use, and they physical ques are important to students. Eye contact and gestures are powerful...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Tangezhuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yantai Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Computers are becoming more and more common in the classroom. While they should not be relied upon as the main or sole source of teaching, they can be very helpful for students and teachers in the classroom. One of the complaints about Computer-aided language learning (CALL) is that computers can be costly and it requires many of them to teach, but that does not...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Majie Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Shangluo Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. It has been said a seasoned confident teacher can give a solid EFL lesson with nothing more than a whiteboard marker and a moment's notice. But for the rest of us, we need planning and preparation. Not all of us have the experience and confidence to walk in armed with just a marker. In fact, some teachers don't have the confidence to go into a classroom at all. A...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Gegou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Linyi Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Imagine yourself sitting in a classroom with nothing but textbooks, a teacher, students, tables and chairs. The entire class time featured only the teacher, and the students held none of the talk time. That classroom experience would be an awful one for many students and most could expect that the learning outcomes might not be positive. In unit 5 “Managing...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL West Alton Missouri and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: I have chosen to do my independent research article on seating arrangements in the classroom, because I feel that the way your students are seated can play a vital role in your classroom dynamic and also the classroom environment. There are many seating arrangements for teachers to choose from cluster, rows, semi-circle, pairs and centers or activity zones to name a few. How will you as a teacher know which seating arrangement is best for you? Well, I would personally say that each teacher will develop their own...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Sudian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Changzhi Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Having lessons all day must be very tiring for the students. They might not grasp all the ideas and the lessons that were given by their teachers. It must be very boring for them to just sit down and listen to what their teachers going to say. Studying almost 10 subjects everyday with different activities can exhaust the students mind because they might feel that...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Computers are becoming more and more common in the classroom. While they should not be relied upon as the main or sole source of teaching, they can be very helpful for students and teachers in the classroom. One of the complaints about Computer-aided language learning (CALL) is that computers can be costly and it requires many of them to teach, but that does not have to be the case. In fact, computers can be cost-effective in that almost all other teaching equipment and their features can be used on one or a few computers. Part I of this essay will discuss the advantages CALL has over other forms of technology. Part II will discuss the useful activities and applications of CALL in the classroom. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The capacity for learning is present in people of any age and the desire for education and knowledge should be nurtured and celebrated to the best ability of not only the student but the educator as well. Because education is something that people seek out for the duration of their lives, the role and processes of an educator are incredibly diverse and are many times determined by the specific educational situation. One of the biggest determinations of the teaching processes and style arises when one considers the age of her students. Though a teacher may use songs and games when teaching children, her approach to teaching adults would be very different. Young learners acquire information in different ways than adult learners and it is the teacher’s...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Sunji Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yuncheng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Teaching young learners is something many individuals would shy away from, maybe because they feel inadequate to teach children, or they feel that they won´t have enough patience to deal with these types of students. But if you learn how to engage with them, it could be very satisfying. First of all I would like to highlight some important aspects. Teaching in...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you interested in teaching English in Logy Bay Middle Cove Outer Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador? Check out our opportunities in Logy Bay Middle Cove Outer Cove, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! The particular element of new technology to be found in most classrooms is the Interactive or Smart Board. The Smart Board is quickly...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Laomiao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weinan Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. The importance of a pre-planned lesson cannot be understated, having a plan is paramount to the success of the lesson and to achieve the desired teaching point in a structured way. Lesson plans act as a guide within a lesson so it should not be too complex in nature but should have enough detail to direct the teacher on the sequence and timing of the lesson....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhongcun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jincheng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. After obtaining my TEFL certificate, I plan to teach children ages 4-8 years English in my home. My target audience for English lessons will be local Chinese children, most of which have some exposure to English language, either in a local Chinese school or from their parents. I will keep the class size small- maximum 10 students- as I plan to teach largely by...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas As technological advances are made in the world the ways to teach English and the resources available to us expand in the classroom setting; from computers, laptops, and interactive websites to cameras, projectors, and even robots that understand spoken language. As introduced in the TEFL course, in particular, unit 17: equipment and teaching aids, there are many pieces of technology we can utilize in the classroom to make learning more interesting and motivate students or simply aid teachers in presenting listening and speaking material. As suggested in research conducted by Mistler - Jackson and Butler Songer (2000), students learning science using a technology involved course resulted in highly motivated students. In this summative essay, I want to...  [Read more]