Tutor Resources
|
|
Teaching Online:
Low Tech Lesson ideas:
Tutorials on how to get started with Zoom-
Khan Academy-
Google Classroom:Google Hangout-
Low Tech Lesson ideas:
- WhatsApp- an app on the phone connected to the phone number.
- Check out Using your Cell Phone for Instruction and other tips on ProLiteracy's blog.
Tutorials on how to get started with Zoom-
- https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKpRxBfeD1kEM_I1lId3N_Xl77fKDzSXe
Khan Academy-
Google Classroom:Google Hangout-
Dyslexia Resource:
01 CHAPTER ONE Who Is This Guide For? ... Why Understanding Dyslexia Matters 03 What You Might Not Know About Dyslexia CHAPTER THREE Educators And Dyslexia CHAPTER FOUR Parents And Dyslexia 21Dyslexia is a Different Brain, Not A Disease 05 06 The Reading Brain 07 Reading Circuit Issues 08 Do Dyslexics Have Special Talents? 09 A Fine Line CHAPTER TWO Recognizing Dyslexia in Children 10 10 Challenge of Detection 11 What Does Dyslexia Look Like? 12 What’s It Like To Read With Dyslexia? (Interview) 13 Dyslexia in English Learners: Extra Hurdles 14 Detection/Assessment Tools 16 The Challenge of Assessment: Dyslexia Terminology 21 22 Advocates for Necessary Support: The Crucial Role of Parents and Caregivers 23 5 Tips to Build a Collaborative Relationship with Your Child’s School 25 12 Tips to Remember in an IEP Meeting CHAPTER FIVE Technology Aids for Dyslexics 26 26 Technology Helps—But Only If It Can Be Used 27 Tech Tools and Assistive Technology for Dyslexics: A Sampling 38 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES CHAPTER SIX Possibilities 29 29 Voices of Dyslexia: Four Different Paths to Success17 18 Misconceptions About Dyslexia: The Stumbling Block 19 Next Steps 20 A Research-Backed Intervention That
https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/6540396/Mindshift-Guide-to-Understanding-Dyslexia.pdf
01 CHAPTER ONE Who Is This Guide For? ... Why Understanding Dyslexia Matters 03 What You Might Not Know About Dyslexia CHAPTER THREE Educators And Dyslexia CHAPTER FOUR Parents And Dyslexia 21Dyslexia is a Different Brain, Not A Disease 05 06 The Reading Brain 07 Reading Circuit Issues 08 Do Dyslexics Have Special Talents? 09 A Fine Line CHAPTER TWO Recognizing Dyslexia in Children 10 10 Challenge of Detection 11 What Does Dyslexia Look Like? 12 What’s It Like To Read With Dyslexia? (Interview) 13 Dyslexia in English Learners: Extra Hurdles 14 Detection/Assessment Tools 16 The Challenge of Assessment: Dyslexia Terminology 21 22 Advocates for Necessary Support: The Crucial Role of Parents and Caregivers 23 5 Tips to Build a Collaborative Relationship with Your Child’s School 25 12 Tips to Remember in an IEP Meeting CHAPTER FIVE Technology Aids for Dyslexics 26 26 Technology Helps—But Only If It Can Be Used 27 Tech Tools and Assistive Technology for Dyslexics: A Sampling 38 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES CHAPTER SIX Possibilities 29 29 Voices of Dyslexia: Four Different Paths to Success17 18 Misconceptions About Dyslexia: The Stumbling Block 19 Next Steps 20 A Research-Backed Intervention That
https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/6540396/Mindshift-Guide-to-Understanding-Dyslexia.pdf
Math:
Math videos- TV411 shares a series of short math videos that cover lessons such as budgets, using math on the job, and calorie counting.
http://www.tv411.org/math
http://www.tv411.org/math/basic-math
Just the Facts:
Games for Teaching Math Facts
https://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson339.shtml
Math videos- TV411 shares a series of short math videos that cover lessons such as budgets, using math on the job, and calorie counting.
http://www.tv411.org/math
http://www.tv411.org/math/basic-math
Just the Facts:
Games for Teaching Math Facts
https://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson339.shtml
Download SIDE BY SIDE books for free:
|
|
|
General ESL Resources – Online (free!)
Level:
True Beginner (A0)
(see resources for A1, as some resources may include materials appropriate for absolute true
beginners)
Beginner
(A1)
Voice of America – Let’s Learn English Level 1 & Level 2 -
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/p/5609.html
- This is a video series that reviews interactions and target vocabulary. There are also other
resources and series at the beginner level on this page. May be good for independent
learning (homework) as well as in-class use.
BBC Learning English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
- Many different audio resources (often with written transcripts/articles and exercises) at a
variety of levels (NOTE: BRITISH ACCENTS!!)
Teach It
https://www.teachitlanguages.co.uk/311
- Different levels of materials covering a broad range of topics and skills – everything from
simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts
Using English
https://www.usingenglish.com/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts
British Council LearnEnglish
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts. There are also
audio and video lessons, resources for teacher development and specific sites that focus on
kids, and teens (in addition to this site for adult learners)
English-hilfen.de
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/
- This is a German-based site, but is entirely in English. Focus is on explanations and practice
for grammar and vocabulary at all levels. Activities can be done independently online by the
students, or the teacher can print and use as worksheets.
High Beginner (A2)
Voice of America – various audio programs and articles – Intermediate level
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/p/5610.html
- The articles may be too difficult for this level but the English vocab videos and grammar
videos, may be appropriate
CBC Learning English – Level 1 (CLB 4)
https://www.cbc.ca/learning-english/level-1
- Audio news articles with practice exercises (transcripts available)
BBC Learning English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
- Many different audio resources (often with written transcripts/articles and exercises) at a
variety of levels (NOTE: BRITISH ACCENTS!!)
OneStop English News Lessons
http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/news-lessons/monthly-topical-news-lessons/
- Adapted articles from The Guardian (readings), with worksheets (the pre-intermediate
articles may work for some students in this level)
Teach It
https://www.teachitlanguages.co.uk/311
- Different levels of materials covering a broad range of topics and skills – everything from
simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts
Using English
https://www.usingenglish.com/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts
British Council LearnEnglish
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts. There are also
audio and video lessons, resources for teacher development and specific sites that focus on
kids, and teens (in addition to this site for adult learners)
English-hilfen.de
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/
- This is a German-based site, but is entirely in English. Focus is on explanations and practice
for grammar and vocabulary at all levels. Activities can be done independently online by the
students, or the teacher can print and use as worksheets.
Pre-Intermediate (B1)
Voice of America – various audio programs and articles – Intermediate level
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/p/5610.html
- Adapted articles from the news in different interest areas; English vocab videos and grammar
videos, too
CBC Learning English – Level 1 (CLB 4)
https://www.cbc.ca/learning-english/level-1
- Audio news articles with practice exercises (transcripts available); grammar will likely be easy
for the S level but topics/vocabulary may be challenging or interesting
BBC Learning English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
- Many different audio resources (often with written transcripts/articles and exercises) at a
variety of levels (NOTE: BRITISH ACCENTS!!)
OneStop English News Lessons
http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/news-lessons/monthly-topical-news-lessons/
- Adapted articles from The Guardian (readings), with worksheets
Teach It
https://www.teachitlanguages.co.uk/311
- Different levels of materials covering a broad range of topics and skills – everything from
simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts
Using English
https://www.usingenglish.com/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts
British Council LearnEnglish
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts. There are also
audio and video lessons, resources for teacher development and specific sites that focus on
kids, and teens (in addition to this site for adult learners)
English-hilfen.de
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/
- This is a German-based site, but is entirely in English. Focus is on explanations and practice
for grammar and vocabulary at all levels. Activities can be done independently online by the
students, or the teacher can
Level:
True Beginner (A0)
(see resources for A1, as some resources may include materials appropriate for absolute true
beginners)
Beginner
(A1)
Voice of America – Let’s Learn English Level 1 & Level 2 -
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/p/5609.html
- This is a video series that reviews interactions and target vocabulary. There are also other
resources and series at the beginner level on this page. May be good for independent
learning (homework) as well as in-class use.
BBC Learning English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
- Many different audio resources (often with written transcripts/articles and exercises) at a
variety of levels (NOTE: BRITISH ACCENTS!!)
Teach It
https://www.teachitlanguages.co.uk/311
- Different levels of materials covering a broad range of topics and skills – everything from
simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts
Using English
https://www.usingenglish.com/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts
British Council LearnEnglish
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts. There are also
audio and video lessons, resources for teacher development and specific sites that focus on
kids, and teens (in addition to this site for adult learners)
English-hilfen.de
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/
- This is a German-based site, but is entirely in English. Focus is on explanations and practice
for grammar and vocabulary at all levels. Activities can be done independently online by the
students, or the teacher can print and use as worksheets.
High Beginner (A2)
Voice of America – various audio programs and articles – Intermediate level
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/p/5610.html
- The articles may be too difficult for this level but the English vocab videos and grammar
videos, may be appropriate
CBC Learning English – Level 1 (CLB 4)
https://www.cbc.ca/learning-english/level-1
- Audio news articles with practice exercises (transcripts available)
BBC Learning English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
- Many different audio resources (often with written transcripts/articles and exercises) at a
variety of levels (NOTE: BRITISH ACCENTS!!)
OneStop English News Lessons
http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/news-lessons/monthly-topical-news-lessons/
- Adapted articles from The Guardian (readings), with worksheets (the pre-intermediate
articles may work for some students in this level)
Teach It
https://www.teachitlanguages.co.uk/311
- Different levels of materials covering a broad range of topics and skills – everything from
simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts
Using English
https://www.usingenglish.com/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts
British Council LearnEnglish
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts. There are also
audio and video lessons, resources for teacher development and specific sites that focus on
kids, and teens (in addition to this site for adult learners)
English-hilfen.de
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/
- This is a German-based site, but is entirely in English. Focus is on explanations and practice
for grammar and vocabulary at all levels. Activities can be done independently online by the
students, or the teacher can print and use as worksheets.
Pre-Intermediate (B1)
Voice of America – various audio programs and articles – Intermediate level
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/p/5610.html
- Adapted articles from the news in different interest areas; English vocab videos and grammar
videos, too
CBC Learning English – Level 1 (CLB 4)
https://www.cbc.ca/learning-english/level-1
- Audio news articles with practice exercises (transcripts available); grammar will likely be easy
for the S level but topics/vocabulary may be challenging or interesting
BBC Learning English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
- Many different audio resources (often with written transcripts/articles and exercises) at a
variety of levels (NOTE: BRITISH ACCENTS!!)
OneStop English News Lessons
http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/news-lessons/monthly-topical-news-lessons/
- Adapted articles from The Guardian (readings), with worksheets
Teach It
https://www.teachitlanguages.co.uk/311
- Different levels of materials covering a broad range of topics and skills – everything from
simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts
Using English
https://www.usingenglish.com/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts
British Council LearnEnglish
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
- Different levels of materials and full lesson plans covering a broad range of topics and skills –
everything from simple lessons on “telling time” to writing essays/longer texts. There are also
audio and video lessons, resources for teacher development and specific sites that focus on
kids, and teens (in addition to this site for adult learners)
English-hilfen.de
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/
- This is a German-based site, but is entirely in English. Focus is on explanations and practice
for grammar and vocabulary at all levels. Activities can be done independently online by the
students, or the teacher can