Overview
This session is designed to support ESOL teachers new to the Zoom classroom by providing an overview of the essential features of Zoom, demonstrating them, and providing opportunities to practice.
- Adult ESOL teachers new to teaching on Zoom or those in need of a review and/or refresher
Audience
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
Description
In this "webshop," you will experience and process a variety of ESOL activities using the basic features of Zoom:
- views (chain drill and oral reports)
- polling (gathering and reporting on data)
- reactions (nonverbal response for formative assessment)
- screensharing (mini-lectures and note-taking)
- whiteboard (drawing and categorizing)
- breakout rooms (pair and team tasks)
In addition, the facilitator will share settings tips to help learners fully engage in the Zoom class.
- Use essential Zoom features to support learner-centered, standards-aligned English language instruction
- Plan instructional activities that foster a learners' voice and choice
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
Presenter(s) / Facilitator(s)
Prerequisites
Watch the Tiny Video: Learners on Smartphones on Zoom: Basic Features (https://youtu.be/F5fxrudw2Dk)
Have the latest version of Zoom on a computer and a smartphone.
Date
04/14/2021 - 2:00 pm to 04/14/2021 - 4:00 pm
Location
United States
PD Team
SABES English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Curriculum & Instruction PD Team
Topic Area
Digital Literacy
Distance and Blended Learning
ESOL/English Learners
