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Monday, September 16, 2013

9-16-13 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL

Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL:




Video: “Map of Europe 1000 AD to present with timeline”
This is one impressive video, and I’m adding it to The Best Websites For Teaching & Learning About World History: Thanks to Chart Porn for the tip.
Infographic: “Mexican Independence Day”
I’m adding this infographic (and a couple of links to other articles) to The Best Resources For Learning About Mexico’s Independence Day: Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s largest information design community – Visually. Here’s a photo gallery from The History Channel. Mexican-Americans celebrate Mexican Independence Day, El Grito! is from NBC Latino.

Kaplan International Interviews…Me
ESL Teacher Interviews: Larry Ferlazzo comes from Kaplan International, and you might find it interesting. Even more interesting, though, is the interview they did with my friend, colleague, and co-author Katie Hull Sypnieski a few months ago.

My Newest Lesson At The NY Times Is On Teaching “Grit”
My newest lesson at The New York Times for English Language Learners is on “grit” & includes a student interactive & teaching ideas. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning About The Importance Of “Grit.” You can see all my NY Times posts here.
9-15-13 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: “Advice for Educators Wanting to be Principals — Part One”Advice for Educators Wanting to be Principals — Part One is my newest post over at Education Week Teacher. This week’s guest responses come from Lyn Hilt, Joe Mazza, and Cheryl James-Ward, along with a few thoughts of my own.by Larry Ferlazzo / 45min Larry Ferlazzo’s