Enlightening English Language Learners

Episodes

1. 14

   Hedbanz in the Classroom Game!

   Have you ever played the game Hedbanz during a family game night? It always is sure to get my family laughing and having fun in the moment. Hedbanz is great in the classroom too! One of my favorite ways to use Hedbanz in the classroom with my English learners is for vocabulary practice. Tune into...

   Apr 18, 2022

   16m
2. 13

   My EDventure in Egypt!

   In this episode, I share with you my experience traveling to Egypt this past summer and having the opportunity to visit the Sudanese Displaced Children’s Learning Center. Enjoy! Connect with me! Instagram- @enlighteningells Twitter- @enlightenells Email- [email protected] Teaching Blog-...

   Nov 23, 2021

   18m
3. 12

   WIDA Can Do Descriptors in Class Kick

   In this episode, I discuss the website Class Kick. With Class Kick, you can create interactive slides for your students to work through at their own pace aligned to the can-do descriptors. What’s great about Class Kick is teachers can see all of their students working at once and students can...

   May 26, 2021

   20m
4. 11

   Virtual Pictionary for Vocabulary Instruction

   In this episode I discuss a virtual Pictionary website that is completely free called- www.drawasaurus.org Drawasauraus is an AMAZING and easy to use website to help teach new vocabulary. Enjoy! Connect with me! Instagram- @enlighteningells Twitter- @enlightenells Email- [email protected]...

   Mar 25, 2021

   7m
5. 10

   GIFs in the Classroom

   In this episode I discuss using GIFs to teach vocabulary and to increase student engagement! Enjoy! GIF Examples- https://instagram.com/p/CE-Qemjhiq-/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CI10A64hIJ6/?igshid=g9n27qf04tp8 Connect with me! Instagram- @enlighteningells Twitter- @enlightenells Email-...

   Feb 12, 2021

   9m
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   Student Talk in the Online Classroom

   Let’s talk student discussions during virtual learning! The interaction component from the SIOP model is so important! For those of you who may not be familiar with the SIOP model, the interaction component is when teachers provide students with consistent opportunities for interaction and...

   Jun 25, 2020

   24m
7. 8

   Room Transformations for ELLs

   In this episode I discuss room transformations for ELLs. A room transformation is a way to change up the learning environment with a theme to support the delivery of your instructional content in a unique way. Room Transformations are a great way to lower the affective filter and teach content to...

   Feb 28, 2020

   11m
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   Enlightening English Language Learners (Trailer)

   Nov 20, 2019

   0m
9. 6

   Connect Your Classroom with the World

   Connect your classroom with the world by using Empatico! Empatico is a free tool that connects classrooms & empowers teachers and students to explore the world through experiences that spark curiosity, kindness, and empathy. Empatico incorporates live video and activities designed to foster...

   Nov 20, 2019

   7m
10. 5

    Data Chats

    In this episode I share my tips and tricks for communicating data to students. You will learn about how to keep your students organized, make data chats super quick and most importantly how to reach your ELL students! Any ideas that you would like to share, please reach out to me on my social...

    Sep 23, 2019

    9m
11. 4

    Bring Your Parent To School Day!

    In this episode I discuss- Bring Your Parent to School Day! This was a day where parents were able to see their child’s routine and participate in student hat with all kids throughout the day. Visit this link to checkout my planning kit!...

    Jun 12, 2019

    28m
12. 3

    Creating Online Portfolios to Capture Student Progress

    In this episode, you will learn how to use innovative ways to engage students in the four domains; reading, writing, speaking and listening by using Seesaw. Seesaw is a free student-driven digital portfolio that is easy to use and captures learning throughout the year. Teachers can empower…

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    May 30, 2019

    30m
13. 2

    Art Start- Visual Thinking Strategies

    In this episode you will learn about Art Start Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS). Art Start is a way to help students develop critical thinking, communication, and visual literacy skills tied to their culture and personal background. It only takes a few minutes per day, incorporates all 4 domains…

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    May 24, 2019

    10m
14. 1

    5 Ways to Welcome Newcomers

    In this episode, I share 5 Ways to Welcome Newcomers into your classroom. If you have not read Boosting Achievement by Carol Salva with Anna Matis, please do! It is truly an amazing read filled with so many engaging and rigorous ideas! Any ideas that you would like to share, please reach out to…

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    May 15, 2019

    20m