TESL Ontario’s Magazine for Language Teachers
Anxiety during the Silent Period: Anxiety of the unknown specifically for temporary and refugee claimant students
Abstract
This article focuses on the importance of supporting all English language learners, specifically those who endure an added level of stress due to their immigration journey. In this article, I will raise awareness by pointing out the importance of not only being aware of temporary/visa/no status students but also to be more compassionate while teaching them.…
Developing targeted technology standards for Avenue language instructors, programs, and learners: An initiative of New Language Solutions
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Abstract
In August 2020 a new platform for adult newcomer language instruction was released by New Language Solutions (NLS) on Avenue.ca. NLS recognized the need for standards to support effective use of Avenue and technology-enhanced language learning (TELL) in online and blended classes. Concluding that existing technology standards from…
