Edgar Calderon

40 years as ESL Instructor in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, and the USA.

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Strategies for Teaching Speaking 1 https://t.co/yx8wpQtdwc via @YouTube

[Edgar Calderon @esl2converse]

@EdtSteph09 I don't see why not. ie. You can put a basic math problem (2+2=) and have students draw figures to represent the equation. So everyone can participate being at the board. #wuedt6020

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@NatalieTucci2 When you get a chance, you might want to check out ESL Toward Conversation/VLOG #2 Strategies for Teaching Speaking.
https://t.co/i4KSCuX1R4

Although it focuses on ESL, you might find some applicable strategies for ELA.

[Edgar Calderon @esl2converse]

Strategies for Teaching Speaking https://t.co/i4KSCuX1R4 via @YouTube

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@PleasantonSean (3 of 3) Dictating specific percentages of time might hamper students and teachers who are truly dedicated, creative, and curious in their educational use of technology. I feel it all returns to differentiation. #wuedt6020

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@PleasantonSean (2 of 3)Having students create projects with their hands that relate to the tech centered lesson, or print out and read an article, and use highlighters or write Cornell margin notes would get their eyes off the devices. #wuedt6020

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@msg_esl VoiceThread and Screencast-O-Matic are instruments I will continue to use and consider essential in my facilitating toolkit. They enable T to S, T to T, S to T, and S to S exchanges of a vast array of personally produced or acquired materials. #wuedt6020

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@EvelynB48974922 Lack of interest and effort may be due to a lack of goals. Enabling students to set life goals empowers them to strive by any means necessary to achieve them. A teacher’s use of technology could provide the hook to reel slackers back in when they begin to stray. #wuedt6020

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If you were placed on the educational planning committee for your school district, what 21st century extended reality/immersive technology initiative would you recommend? #wuedt6020

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Another look at Augmented Reality piktograph. https://t.co/wfJ9olU2Hv wuedu6020.

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@PleasantonSean Enjoyed your blog and will follow. My evolution began in 1974, so I can really appreciate your evolutionary odyssey. During my embryonic phase, I used the Roneo/Mimeograph, Opaque Projector, Record Player, Tape/ Cassette Player. Now, I am looking forward to using AR.wuedt6020

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@JenniferSpeth @PleasantonSean @McCoolWILMu Departments could support new members by pooling teacher resources. Those materials created with Web 2.0 tools by different teachers would supply new members with a variety of materials. They could also use the materials as templates to create their own. #wuedt6020

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@McCoolWILMu YouTube provides a rich source of How to / How do tutorials of which I frequently utilize; additionally, I would recommend using a resource such as Symbaloo or Diigo to create a directory for easy access to those Web2.0 Tutorials. Sometimes we need to revisit resources #wuedt6020

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@MaryLonergan20 @McCoolWILMu A special salute to preschool–4th grade teachers, who are disadvantaged in many respects during this infancy period of remote learning. Surely, use of AR with young learners is on the horizon and will assist you in the development of incredible minds; hang in there! #wuedt6020

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@jianangyang Can't say much more than "almost" unbelievable. Walk around with the proper eye-wear, and you could become very confused as to are you experiencing AR or R. Statement is almost funny. #wuedt6020

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@PleasantonSean @LatchToni Independent study may remediate lack luster middle and high school student involvement. Providing flexibility in the path students take to cover a particular theme or topic may stimulate student interest and participation. #wuedt6020