World History
I have been using Google Translate to e-mail students' parents who do not speak English. They usually write me back in their native language and then I tranlate it back to English. Well now, if you want, you can listen to what was written. I'm not sure the language teachers will like it, but it is still fairly cool.
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- Rewordify To Simplify Student Readings
In my World History I ESOL classes I have usually have 25 kids who have been in the US less than four years and half who have been here just two years of fewer. So one thing I use is Google Translate when I am trying to get them to learn to write...
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One of the most frustrating exercises I have had as a teacher has been to get my non AP students to write essays. First off, I have to hear the line, "This isn't an English class." Secondly so many students simply do not write their essays,...
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Just two days ago I was talking to an ESOL teacher in my school who had no idea about online translators. I have a number of ESOL kids in my classes and use the translators for essay writing. My thought is that if I am trying to teach the...
World History
Google Translate Goes Audio
I have been using Google Translate to e-mail students' parents who do not speak English. They usually write me back in their native language and then I tranlate it back to English. Well now, if you want, you can listen to what was written. I'm not sure the language teachers will like it, but it is still fairly cool.
- English Only Sentiment On Facebook
While on Facebook the other day, I noticed a new meme spreading in people's status updates. It read, "Why the hell do I have to press one for English if I live in America?" I found that amusing. The obvious answer, "Because English is not the original...
- Rewordify To Simplify Student Readings
In my World History I ESOL classes I have usually have 25 kids who have been in the US less than four years and half who have been here just two years of fewer. So one thing I use is Google Translate when I am trying to get them to learn to write...
- How To Start Your Students On The Flipped Experience
So yesterday when George Coe and I were teaching how to flip, Frank Franz was sitting on the sidelines and occasionally answering questions. One of the best questions was how do you get your students to accept the concept of flipping. Well...
- Getting More Out Of An Essay
One of the most frustrating exercises I have had as a teacher has been to get my non AP students to write essays. First off, I have to hear the line, "This isn't an English class." Secondly so many students simply do not write their essays,...
- Nice Translator
Just two days ago I was talking to an ESOL teacher in my school who had no idea about online translators. I have a number of ESOL kids in my classes and use the translators for essay writing. My thought is that if I am trying to teach the...