Lingua.ly Launches App ELLs Might Like
I’ve previously posted about Lingua.ly, a very useful Chrome extension for people learning another language, including English (see Lingua.ly Is A Useful Tool For Second-Language Learners). In fact, it’s on The Best Websites For English Language Learner Students In 2013 list. They just launched their first mobile app (it’s Android-only now, but they should have a version for the iPhone, too) that
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“Testing Talk” Is A Forum For Feedback On “Next Generation” Of State Tests
Testing Talk is a new site designed to solicit feedback from educators on this next generation of state standardized testing. I’m not quite clear on how it’s different from the Assessment Advisor, developed by the National Education Association (you can read my post about it at NEA Partners With Teach Plus & Creates Online Rating System For Student Assessments). I do have to say that the com
I Am Tired Of “School Reformers” Using The Civil Rights Movement Legacy To Support Their Agenda
Los Angeles Schools Superintendent John Deasy spoke today at USC on the Vergara lawsuit (see The Best Resources On California Court Case Attacking Teacher’s Rights). Los Angeles Times reporter Howard Blume is not going to write a story about his speech, but he did send out these tweets: L.A. schools Supt. John Deasy, in USC address today, links Vergara court case to the chain of civil rights stru
3-31-14 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: My Latest NY Times Post For ELLs Is About Nouns, Soccer In China & More!Learn about nouns, soccer (football) in China, and using interviews as an engaging sequencing activity for learning English — all in my latest post in the New York Times. A student interactive and teaching activities are included. You can find all m