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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The biggest influence online education has on ESL is that it changes the dynamics of the classroom to be nontraditional. It does not necessarily reflect the situations teachers envision themselves in when they set out to teach ESL. This nontraditional dynamic stretches from the delivery methods like online teaching platforms to the class itself and even the work and homework for students. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jacob F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Traditionally in classroom teachers and students see each other and have a standardized lesson plan for a relatively large group of students. Online education is changing this in some drastic ways, especially...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The use of new technology in the classroom is a complex topic with many variables. The aim of this essay is to highlight some of the advantages and weaknesses of the use of technology in the classroom and how to find the middle ground. Then looking at how to implement technology in a way that creates a conducive learning environment for students, with a specific focus on the ESA approach. Applying technology as a supplement to teaching and creating a positive learning environment for students is the goal. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jacob S. Technology in and of itself is not a bad thing; much like anything, if used inappropriately, it can be counterproductive to the learning environment. However, it also holds infinite...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Based on the enormous knowledge obtained from the TEFL online study, it is obvious that one of the cornerstones to being a good Teacher especially an ESL Teacher is having excellent knowledge or skill in managing a class, which serves as a requisite to achieving the aim and purpose of the daily lesson. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate NEFE K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As stated by Evertson and Weinstein, they described classroom management as the actions taken by the teacher to create a supportive environment for the academic, social, and emotional learning of students. They further explained that teachers who are committed to effective classroom management...  [Read more]