Essential Teaching and Learning

 Abstract This au courant, research-based article offers specific program ideas for teachers during this unprecedented time when supporting our ELLs is especially needed. Recommended Citation Freiberger, S. B. (2020). Embracing the New Normal: Infusing Academic Language and Technology to Empower ELLs. Journal of English Learner Education. (11) 1. 1-10 Here is the article link: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1021&context=jele Thank you for supporting some of our most vulnerable students.

                                                                                                                                    Photo credit: (c) 2008 Scott Freiberger By Scott B. Freiberger As my daughter virtually stepped into her online class, I was titillated to hear the teacher compliment compassionate kids as to appropriate online behavior.  “Netiquette” is a term that means appropriate online etiquette, a...

Photo credit: (c) 2020 Scott Freiberger By Scott B. Freiberger As most of us know, summer is typically a time when unenthusiastic youth become even more unmoved.   With summer camps and many outdoor events cancelled due to COVID-19, planning enlightening activities that spark scholastic spirit becomes even more challenging.   While “summer slide” may jog memories of slippery theme park water slides , the term actually refers to slippage in reading and math levels that tends to occur during the summer, from one grade to the next, when children prefer to practice their gaming guile over polymath pursuits.   Can we keep children engaged in cerebral celebrations over innocuous inclinations?  Don’t throw in the Tinkerbell towel just yet!   Here are seven inventive ideas to stop the summer slide. 1. Establish a Conversation Corner In the delightful Dairy of a Terrific Teacher , accomplished children’s book author Christopher Holley (“Mr. Hollywood”) sets aside a...