EFL Teacher Professional Development eBook

ElenSoti,EnglishLanguage Teacher(EFL/ESL) 2013
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e-Professional DevelopmentBooklet,2013
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
On Line …
some e-tools for your ESL/EFL Classes
to get you started…
Sotiropoulou Elen (Med)
ESL/EFL Teacher
at 17th
Lyceum of Athens, Greece

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ON LINE
Contents Page
1. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………….1
2. Suggestions for Professional Development through the web…...4
3. On line e-tools and sources as resources ……………………………………...5
i. Browsers………………………………………………………………………………….....5
ii. Websites……………………………………………………………………………………..6
iii. Training Courses on web 2.0 tools and more……………………....8
iv. Web 2.0 tools ……………………………………………………………………...…13
v. Internet safety………………………………………………………………...…….17
vi. Plagiarism……………………………………………………………………………….….18

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Introduction
Learning e-volution…! Will you be part of it?
The aim of this booklet compilation is to offer ESL Teachers some insight
into a variety of available on line resources they can visit for input. We
are lucky to have an endless ‘library’ of data that can offer the
information we occasionally look for in order to enhance our personal
development as teachers at any time we feel like it! So easy, so fast, so
effective…however we might feel overwhelmed by the countless sites out
there…therefore, an effort is made here to present a limited number
that have been tried out and work miracles for us.
It is all a matter of perspective and need one has at the time of
interaction with the resource. The way the new input will be used to
promote our understanding of an issue or to enhance our teaching is
directly proportional to the personality and needs of each teacher at a
specific moment and therefore the learning outcome may generate
innumerable representations and applications. Our utmost concern
remains to improve our students’ engagement and performance in a
pleasant learning environment for all parties involved; an environment
close or even within the reality of our students…which today is the web.
Many teachers have already given into this new digital world and the vast
options it offers for communication, learning, teaching, doing business,
conducting research etc., …why not use it to both enjoy teaching and
excel professionally?!
Through your active online involvement you will definitely gain insight into
the learning habits of modern students, better restructure your lesson
planning to engage and advance students and integrate social media and
other e-learning tools in your teaching.

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It is advisable to visit the links below for hands-on experience in order to
explore and exploit the options offered. Some links may provide you with
info or ideas to incorporate in your teaching (e.g. develop activities for
one or more of the 4 learning skills) that will benefit your students, while
others might enhance your understanding of issues or lead to further
research and promote new learning experiences and even create
opportunities for live interaction or cooperation with other participants in
activities globally!
Through your network ‘journey’, media literacy skills will gradually
advance and you will become a confidently expert net-surfer who will be
able to integrate digital tools in your teaching practice and your personal
lifestyle as well…
The following are just a stepping stone to the broad galaxy of learning
opportunities on the web!
2. Suggestions for Professional Development through
the web
Just a few years ago, teachers seeking ideas and resources for
professional development had to resort to related publications (books,
journals, articles etc.), or In Service sessions, Conferences, Seminars,
Teacher Trainers or older experienced Colleagues! Most of these
required payment and were limited. Nowadays, however, teachers
interested in upgrading their pedagogical approaches to teaching and
wishing to implement innovative methodologies in their class to motivate
and promote their students’ learning, thanks to the internet, can do so
easily. Access is unrestricted and free while resources innumerable on a

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variety of sites. All that teachers need is time, access to internet and an
inner drive to advance in their profession.
Sites teachers may visit are endless. It is pretty easy to use a browser
like Google, Yahoo or others and type the key words for your search in
the blank box with the cursor. Hundreds of options will appear with
resources you need to look through and choose from what you feel better
meets your requirements on each occasion.
3. On line e-tools and sources as resources.
i. Browsers
ii. Websites
iii. Training courses on web 2.0 tools and more
iv. Web 2.0 tools
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
i. Browsers
o Google
o Bing
o Yahoo
o For more on browsers have a look at :
http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/search-engines
http://www.searchenginecolossus.com/
A browser allows you to type the title or key words of what you are
looking for and acts as a search engine, finding and showing lists of
possible references you might consider relevant to your search and wish
to visit and explore. Simply look through the lists and click on what you
like. You may always go back to your list and check out more references.

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ii. Websites
o Google
o Yahoo
o Facebook
o You Tube
o Wikipedia
o Amazon.com
o Ebay
o msn
o twitter
o wordpress.com
o Linkedin
o Some more ideas on websites available can be found at:
http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/most-popular-websites
http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/social-bookmarking-websites
http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/social-networking-websites
http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/blogs
http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/ebusiness-websites
http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/design-websites
http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/personal-finance-websites
http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/news-websites
http://englishstudydirect.com/OSAC/medianews.htm
http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/media-websites
A website is a collection of web pages on a relevant theme, which is run
by a web domain.

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Social Media
o Facebook
o Google+
o LinkedIn
o Blog
o Twitter
o Foursquare
o Eventbrite .….and more
o E.g. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Social-Media-Today/
18797601233?ref=profile
Social Media are websites that offer tools for communication,
sharing and organising events.
There also are Social Media
Organisers/Collections/Presentations - personal library (articles,
photos, videos you like while surfing the net and can share with
others who visit your site).
The following are some such organising and presentation interactive
websites
o Pinterest.com
o Scoop.it
o You Tube
o Instagram
o Flipboard
o Slideshare.net
o stumbleupon.com
o pearltrees.com

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iii. Training courses on web 2.0 tools
1. In service training – Seminars – Workshops - Conferences
o Epipedo b - Training provided by the Greek Ministry of Education
http://b-epipedo2.cti.gr/el-GR/
o Seminars, Workshops, Webinars by our English Language School
Advisor in our District, A’ Athens, Mrs. Chadzigiannoglou Thalia
http://eltaa.wikispaces.com
An introduction to e-tools and their use is offered by the Ministry of
Education to people who apply for a course and are lucky enough to be
selected to join. People who complete the course are offered a
certificate. If one cannot join in but wishes to learn about e-tools, it is
possible through workshops organised by our District School Advisor or
various free courses and tutorials on the internet.
2. Online training by various providers :
o European Union – Council of Europe
Eun.org
etwinning.net
http://sigs.ed20work.eu/home
o Organisations, Educational services
Europa.eu/teachers-corner
Kpg.gr
Britishcouncil.com
Hau.gr
Uoa.gr
Ekpa.gr
Iky.gr
http://www.iky.gr/europaika-programmata/comenius-sxoliki-
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http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/seminars,
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/training-courses/mini-courses-
teacher-associations
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/top-stories
http://teachers.theguardian.com/resources.aspx
http://www.americantesol.com/
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/292127?present=true
http://www.4teachers.org/profd/lep.shtml
http://digitalis.nwp.org/
http://inservice.ascd.org/
http://connectededucators.org/
http://clubefl.gr/
www.wiziq.com/course/20705-teaching-with-moodle
http://community.eflclassroom.com/group/teachertrainers
www.edudemic.com/guides/the-teachers-guide-to-pinterest/
http://www.englishclub.com/learning-english-video/index.htm
http://www.in2english.com.cn/media_file/flashs/1859/index.swf
http://teachers.schooloftefl.com/page/teacher-training-
presentations
http://www.onestopenglish.com/clil/secondary/english-across-the-
curriculum/
http://alison.com/subjects/6/Personal-Development-Soft-Skills
http://www.scoop.it/t/teaching-english-as-a-foreign-or-second-
language
http://busyteacher.org
teachers.schooloftefl.com
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2012/06/03/the-best-places-
for-esleflell-teachers-to-get-online-professional-development/

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http://www.schoolessons.gr/eisagoge/seminaria-ekpaideutikon.html
o University Courses On Line
Each course includes readings, live online workshops, and forum
discussions to provide a unique learning experience.
Through http://einztein.com/ one can trace uni courses available
online globally.
UNIS free on line learning (Interactive)
www.coursera.org
www.edx.org
www.open2study.com
Athabasca University : Canada's Leader in Online & Distance
Education
UNIS free on line learning (Pre-recorded)
http://www.youtube.com/user/YaleCourses (can watch, listen to,
read transcript, create vocab. gap filling activities)
http://humanexperience.stanford.edu/artofliving#videos
http://shc.stanford.edu/
UNI on line learning or attending (not free) for Postgraduate
Studies
Ekpa.gr
Μεταπτυχιακές Σπουδές | career.uop.gr
ΕΑΠ - ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΑΝΟΙΚΤΟ ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟ
ΕΚΠΑ: Παιδαγωγικό Τμήμα Δημοτικής Εκπαίδευσης - Μεταπτυχιακά
Προγράμματα ΠΤΔΕ 2013-2014 – www.primed.uoa.gr

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o Tools for teachers’ professional development through consolidation
of teaching/learning theories.
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2011/09/blooms-taxonomy-
21st-century-version.html
http://edorigami.wikispaces.com/Bloom%27s+Digital+Taxonomy
http://thatisevil.wordpress.com/2013/09/27/digit-all-love/
http://www.6seconds.org/2013/09/24/daniel-golemans-new-focus/
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/continuing-professional-
development
Publications/Readings
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/elt-research
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/publications
Time management
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/10-ways-improve-
your-time-management-skills.html
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/10-proven-time-
management-skills-you-should-learn-today.html
o Virtual classrooms on online learning platforms : www.WizIQ.com ,
Learnopia.com, eDhii.com, Rcampus.com, Udemy.com, Moodle.org,
Claroline.net, OER.com, http://www.taaray.com/

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o PLN Groups
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/11/07/the-best-ways-
esleflell-teachers-can-develop-personal-learning-networks/
o Webinars
Webinars are lessons / presentations delivered on line (live or recorded)
on various topic areas one can choose from. They are offered by various
providers as seen in the addresses following.
Webinar providers on professional development and various fields that
can enhance our teaching, e.g.:
o Openculture.com
o Eventbrite.com
o 6seconds.org (on emotional intelligence)
o support.edmodo.com/home#entries/22006035-webinars
o http://pbworks.com/webinars
o http://www.inmedius.com/events.html
o WizIQ
o British Council
o http://americantesol.adobeconnect.com/terrell/
o 6th Virtual Round Table Web Conference
Conference Program - Virtual Round Table Web Conference
o http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/webinars
o NexusEQ
o Recording | TeachingEnglish | British Council | BBC
o The 1st British Council Turkey Story Sharing Web Conference |
School of Languages
o http://xenesglosses.eu/2012/09/webinars/

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o edWeb.net
iv. Web 2.0 tools
Below are some examples of e-tools that can be used by students (and
teachers) in the learning process. Use some of these e-tools to support
your students while practising the 4 language skills and assist them when
presenting their work digitally.
Platforms for teaching/learning
o Blogs
o Wikispaces
o Edmodo
o Sites (e.g. wordpress.com)
o Facebook
o Virtual Platforms (3D – SecondLife.com, Through.com)
o ….. and many more to explore.
examples of Blogs
o integrated in learning/teaching
http://mainstreamandspecialeducation.blogspot.com/
http://shellyterrell.com/
http://nikpeachey.blogspot.gr/p/my-downloads.html
http://ddeubel.edublogs.org/
http://oupeltglobalblog.com/2013/08/13/bring-your-elt-
coursebook-to-life/?dm_i=1MVU,1T4X4,9ZWA7I,6GXJP,1
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/05/04/the-best-online-
videos-showing-eslefl-teachers-in-the-classroom/

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http://www.biteslide.com/blog/how-to/how-to-jumpstart-the-
school-year-with-an-engaging-all-about-me-project
Examples of wikispaces pbworks,
o incorporated in professional development tutorials,
http://evosessions.pbworks.com/w/page/48526238/Digital_Tools
http://emotint.pbworks.com/w/page/58580845/FrontPage
o or in project work,
http://ellhnes.pbworks.com by Mrs. Nistikaki Niki, ESL Teacher
o or as a School Advisor’s site supporting in service practice,
www.eltaastories.pbworks.com, by Mrs. Chadzigiannoglou Thalia
Examples of wikispaces
o used in teaching and project work,
Fylo.wikispaces.com, 17lyka.wikispaces.com, Oscar17.wikispaces.com
o supporting School Advisor’s communication with colleagues and
provision of in service opportunities
eltaa.wikispaces.com
o offering professional development
http://esl-professional-development.wikispaces.com
Examples of sites
o for students/teachers
http://eslchestnut.com/
http://community.eflclassroom.com/page/
http://xenesglosses.eu/
http://www.edutopia.org/social-emotional-learning
http://ecuadorelf.wordpress.com/tag/technology/
Tutorials and ideas on how to incorporate edmodo in teaching
http://www.edmodocon.com/

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Examples of facebook,
https://www.facebook.com/groups/EUEducators
https://www.facebook.com/events/368396206
615471/«Η ΣΗΜΑΣΙΑ ΝΑ ΕΙΣΑΙ
ΕΙΛΙΚΡΙΝΗΣ» του Όσκαρ Ουάιλντ, a page
opened on Facebook to promote a school
theatrical.
Facebook can also be used for communication with students on
lesson related issues and as a platform to upload, monitor, evaluate
and share work.
Dictionaries
o Thesaurus.com
o Visuwords.com
o Thefreedictionary.com
o Dictionary.com
for Speaking activities :
o Audacity
o Voki
o Voicethread
o Audioboo
o Secondlife (3D virtual world, social interaction platform)
o Through.com (3D virtual world)
o naturalreaders.com
o Fotobabble

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For writing:
o Bitstrips
o Letterpop
o Livetyping
o Typewithme
o Intervue.com
o Thingling
o Issuu.com
o Text2mindmap
o Animoto
o Beeclipedu
o Smilebox
o Storybird
o Slideshare
o Textivate.com
o Quizlet
o Paperrater.com
o Mindmaple.com
o Spiderscribe.net
o Pageflip-flap.com
o Penzu.com
e.g.
http://quadsearch.csd.auth.gr/wsearch.php?wtl=1&lan=1&sd=0&tos=
1&m=1&frop=1&v=1&query=Creative+Timeline
http://www.guide2digitallearning.com/tools_technologies
http://www.slideshare.net/ssuser8d8efe/differentiated-
instruction-26358064
For Reading:
o ESL home.org
o Newspapers (The Guardian, The Independent etc.)
o American stories
o Audio books on You Tube, with transcript
e.g. Poems of WilliamBlake - FULL Audio Book - Songs of Innocence
and of Experience & The Book of Thel
o Text books: www.openculture.com/free_textbooks
o E-books: www.openculture.com/free_ebooks
www.free-ebooks.net/

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For Listening
o Listen and Write
o Lyrics Training
o 10 Questions TIME
o English Attack
o TED talks
o You Tube (songs, audio books)
o E.g. http://www.rong-chang.com/podcast.htm
For Images
o Photoshop
o Pinterest
o Flicker
The Web 2.0 tools are applications designed to be used online for
various purposes and can reinforce the teaching and learning of all
language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The options are
endless, depending on teachers’ creativity and imagination and the e-tools
are countless, with new ones appearing daily! Don’t get frustrated trying
to learn about them all and how they are used… whichever tool you
manage to learn, it will do the job. Your students can always benefit from
limited e-tools, provided they are used effectively to enhance learning.
v. Internet Safety
It is good for teachers, parents and students to learn to ‘surf’ the net
safely and make the learning experience exciting but not hazardous.
There are many risks one needs to be aware of and know how to avoid and
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www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/09/10-important-things-for-
students-to-be.html
www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/06/a-nice-graphic-on-risks-of-
social.html
likehack.com/l/454f88be5606313be94e5670f1842689a018a3b3?user=18
93288#
www.edudemic.com/guides/the-teachers-guide-to-keeping-students-safe-
online/
http://www.edudemic.com/share-that-picture/
http://www.slideshare.net/teafun_fem/get-safe-online
Plagiarism checker - handy tools for project work
You just received your student’s work. How sure are you it is his/her
work? To what extent has the student used original ideas and
expressions? You can easily find out and assess your student’s work in a
fair way while teaching students to be fair themselves!
http://smallseotools.com/plagiarism-checker/
There are many more e-tools to find and explore…just ‘Google’ what you
are looking for!
Finally, however, try not to procrastinate a lot, as …..the internet is a big
temptation and distraction when not handled with care….
Procrastinators…!
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/09/a-nice-comic-featuring-
12-types-of.html
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Enjoy Teaching and Learning…… digitally!!!
Index
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Contents Page
4. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………….1
5. Suggestions for Professional Development through the web…...4
6. On line e-tools and sources as resources ……………………………………...5
vii. Browsers………………………………………………………………………………….....5
viii. Websites……………………………………………………………………………………..6
ix. Training Courses on web 2.0 tools and more……………………....8
1. In-service……………………………………………….....8
2. On-line……………………………………………..……….…8
3. Uni courses on-line………………………………....10
4. Professional Development theories……..11
5. Virtual Classrooms……..……………………..11
6. PLN Groups…………………………………………….….12
7. Webinars……………………………………………………12
x. Web 2.0 tools ……………………………………………………………………...…13
1. Platforms……………………………..…13
a. Blogs………………….13
b. Wikispaces......…14
c. Sites………………...14
d. Facebook………….15
2. Dictionaries………………………..….15

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3. For Speaking Activities……….15
4. For Writing Activities………….15
5. For Reading Activities……….…16
6. For Listening Activities………..17
7. For Images…………………………..….17
xi. Internet safety………………………………………………………………...…….17
xii. Plagiarism……………………………………………………………………………….….18

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