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ESL Teachers: Proceed with your
Professional Development Online
Mona Younes
April, 2008
Online Resources for ESL teachers:
1- Online Forums ------------------------------------------------------------p.2
2- Blogs------------------------------------------------------------------------p.2
3- Powerpoint Presentations------------------------------------------------p.3
4- Online Journals------------------------------------------------------------p.3
5- Podcasting------------------------------------------------------------------p.5
6- Videos ----------------------------------------------------------------------p.5
7- Online programs and degrees--------------------------------------------p.6
8- Questions to be asked before engaging in an online program------p.12
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1- Online forums:
o The TEFL Forum : http://www.tefl.net/forums/index.php
o Using English Forum: ( full of teacher handouts/ quizzes and lesson plans)
http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/
o ESL teachers Board: http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-
bin/forum/index.pl
o ESL Pages Forum: ESL Pages Forums bring you the latest ESL/EFL
Information, News, Jobs, Discussion Forums, Teachers Community, Students,Resumes, ESL articles and English Stuff.
http://www.eslpages.com/forum/index.php?c=5
o The TESL caf: A well structured TESL, TEFL international forum, sub-
divded into grades, interest areas with a special section for introductions and
networking:
o http://www.teslcafe.com/forum/
o The TESL teacher caf: ESL teachers from all over the world can easily
create their own public or private online classroom forums using our powerfulforum software. http://eslteachercafe.com/forums.htm
2- Blogs for ESL teachers:
Dave's ESL Cafe: http://www.eslcafe.com/
ESL HQ.com:Free ESL Flashcards, Free ESL Worksheets, ESL Jobs, AComplete ESL/EFL Teaching Resource: http://www.eslhq.com/
Laternfish: lots of free lesson plans, handouts, and a list of featuredjobs: http://bogglesworldesl.com/
Internet ESL Journal: Articles, Research Papers, Lessons Plans,Classroom Handouts, Teaching Ideas & Links : http://iteslj.org/
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3- PowerPoint Presentation that TESOL teachers share:
ESL Blogs as Cognitive Tools:http://www.slideshare.net/daniMD/esl-blogs-as-cognitive-tools
Creating a blog as an activity for Esl students:
http://www.slideshare.net/daniMD/creating-a-blog-activity-for-esl-students
Language Web-teaching resources:
http://www.slideshare.net/josluca/language-web-teaching-resources
A collaborative ESL Model:
http://www.slideshare.net/davism/collaborative-esl-model
Creative group activities for ESL workshops
http://www.slideshare.net/yamataro670/creative-group-activities-for-esl-workshops
Present Simple Versus Present Continous:
http://www.slideshare.net/anuskis/present-simple-v-present-continuous
Present Continuous:
http://www.slideshare.net/patriciaalejandra/the-present-continuous
4- Online journals
Asian EFL Journal:
A refereed online journal for Asian TEFL research
http://www.asian-efl-journal.com/
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Educational Technology & Society
Many online articles available.
http://www.ifets.info/
FORUM English Teaching Forum OnlineA quarterly journal published by the U.S. Department of State
for teachers of English as a foreign or second language.http://exchanges.state.gov/forum/
Internet TESL Journal For Teachers of English as a Second Language
A monthly journal from Japan. Very practical.http://iteslj.org/
JALT Journal
JALT Journal is the research journal of the Japan Association for Language
Teaching.http://jalt-publications.org/jj/
The Language Teacher
The Language Teacher is the monthly publication of the Japan Association for
Language Teaching (Zenkoku Gogaku Kyoiku Gakkai).http://www.jalt-publications.org/tlt/
Language Learning & Technology
A refereed journal for second and foreign language educators.
http://llt.msu.edu/
Language Learning & Technology Archives
Browse articles by author, title, topic, and issue, and well as books by author or
title, and software reviews.
http://llt.msu.edu/archives/default.html
Ask A Linguist
This service is provided by The LINGUIST List. It is not a journal, but a place
where anyone interested in language or linguistics can ask a question and get
the response of a panel of professional linguists.http://linguistlist.org/ask-ling/
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Stephen D Krashen
Articles by Dr. Krashen.http://sdkrashen.com/main.php3
TESL-EJ Teaching English as a Second or Foreign LanguageEach article is reviewed by at least two knowledgeable scholars.
http://www-writing.berkeley.edu/TESL-EJ/
Technology Tips of the Month
From Deborah Healey and the English Language Institute at Oregon StateUniversity. A number of resources dealing with technology in the classroom
(MS Word, PowerPoint, Web, etc.)
http://oregonstate.edu/dept/eli/techtip.html
Reading Matrix (An international online journal)
http://www.readingmatrix.com/
5- Podcasting
ESL Podcasting www.rong-chang.com/podcast.htm
ESL Downloads for Kids www.download-esl.com/videos.html
6- VideosThe Best ESL | ESL Video | ESL Courses www.real-english.com/Film & Video: Teaching www.eslpartyland.com/teachers/nov/film.htm
ESL-galaxy.com www.esl-galaxy.com/
Youtube: Slippery Fish http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTQZhPL3qtI
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Children's ESL Video to Teach Prepositions of location
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y4pCJXzycM&feature=related
Grammar Rock Preposition
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4jIC5HLBdM&feature=related
Lolly Lolly Lolly get your adverbs here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWYmEICNgOQ&feature=related
English Grammar. Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlGJ6FsnhDQ&feature=related
7- Online educational programs and degrees:
Grand Canyon University Online www.gcu.edu/Program: MED in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages The Master of
Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a programdesigned for already certified teachers or administrators with an interest in teaching
ESL students
University of Texas System www.utsystem.eduProgram: English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement program
Location: Austin, TX
The highly marketable ESL endorsement, comprised of four courses, is taught bytenured and tenure-track faculty at UT Arlington and is entirely Web-based. This
program, offered via the UT TeleCampus /
UMassOnlineProgram: Master's in Applied Linguistics
Location: Boston, MA
This 30-credit program focuses on the acquisition of English as a second or subsequentlanguage, as well as crosscultural relationships and interethnic communicationwww.umassonline.net/
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Program: Teaching with an Emphasis in TESOL at UNISUL in BrazilLocation: Tubarao, Santa Catarina
New Mexico State University www.nmsu.edu/ -Program: Teaching with an Emphasis in TESOL
Location: Las Cruces, NM
This program is located at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico.Some coursework is offered through Distant Learning but not all..
Kansas State University www.k-state.edu/
Program: English as a Second Language Endorsement in Elementary and SecondaryEducationLocation: Manhattan, KS
The English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement program allows elementary and
secondary teachers to obtain an endorsement in ESL.
Shenandoah University www.su.edu/Program: TESOLLocation: Winchester, VA
Shenandoah University offers the Master of Science in Education (TESOL
concentration); Add-On Endorsement in ESL; Advanced Professional Certificate inTESOL; Professional Certificate in TESOL; or individual courses .
Indiana State University www.indstate.edu/Program: Teaching English as a Second / Foreign Language: Graduate Certificate
Location: Terre Haute, INIndiana State University offers a 12-hour graduate certificate preparing individuals to
teach English as a second or foreign language. All courses are offered on-line (via the
Internet) during the summer.
Drexel University Online www.drexel.com/
Program: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Trained, skilled ESL teachers are in demand across the US. Due to legislation changes,
teaching English as a second language in Pennsylvania now requires the ProgramSpecialist: ESL certificate.
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englishworld.ca http://www.englishworld.ca/
Presented by the University of Victoria, Canada, the Certificate in Teaching English as a
Foreign Language Communicatively is made up of two online courses. Each course is 13weeks in length.
Florida Gulf Coast University http://coe.fgcu.edu/esol/courses.htmlFlorida Gulf Coast University offers online courses specifically designed for you to earn ESOLendorsement in Florida or to meet other state or district ESOL requirements:
Methods of teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL)
Testing and Evaluation for ESOL Teachers
Cross Cultural Communication and Understanding for Teachers
Curriculum and Materials Development in ESOL Programs Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Indiana University Bloomington http://www.indiana.edu/~disted/index.html
Indiana University Bloomington offers the following programs online:
M.S. in Language Education
EFL/ESL Certificate Program
Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The London Teacher Training Centre http://www.teachenglish.co.uk/The London Teacher Training Centre (LTTC) offers diplomas and certificates in TEFLand TESOL by tutor supported distance learning. The website also offers online
resources and a job posting board for teaching English as a foreign or second language.
LTTC is a member of the International Association of Teachers of English as a ForeignLanguage, the British Association for Open Learning, and is a partner school of St
Clement's University.
Macquarie University (Australia) http://www.ling.mq.edu.au/
Macquarie University offers TESOL and linguistic degree and diploma programs through
distance education:
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o Doctor of Applied Linguistics
o Master of Applied Linguistics
o Master of Applied Linguistics (Literacy)
o Master of Applied Linguistics (TESOL)
o Master of Applied Linguistics (Language Program Management)
o Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguisticso Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics (Literacy)
o Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics (TESOL)
o Postgraduate Certificate in Managing Language Programs
o Postgraduate Certificate in TESOL
o Postgraduate Certificate in Linguistics Research
Students have the option of web-based instruction as well as the submission of
assignments via the web. Distance students may still opt to use printed materials if accessto the web is unavailable. There are no residency requirements. Accredited by the
International Council for Open and Distance Education.
New School Online University http://www.dialnsa.edu/The English Language Studies department of the New School University offers an
English Language Teaching Certificate to qualified applicants. The curriculum stressescommunicative, student-centered learning and has a very practical orientation. Students
are introduced to a wide variety of methods and techniques readily applicable to
classroom teaching, and they study the theories underlying those methods. This program
does not certify teachers to teach ESL in the public schools. Many of the requirements forcompletion of the certificate can be fulfilled online through the New School Online
University. New School University and its degree programs are fully accredited by the
Commission on Higher Education of the Middles States Association of Colleges andSecondary Schools.
Rio Salado College http://www.rio.maricopa.edu/
Rio Salado College offers the following online courses for certified teachers:
o SEI/ESL Teaching Methods
o Reading/Writing in SEI/ESL Setting
Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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University of Birmingham (UK) http://www.cels.bham.ac.uk/prospectus/ODL/
The University of Birmingham offers a Master of Arts in TEFL/TESL through opendistance learning. The program is designed for practising teachers of English as a second
or foreign language and consists of a set of interactive course materials for workingteachers to complete in part-time, self-study mode over a period of 30 months. There is a
short residency requirement each year. Accredited by the International Council for Openand Distance Education.
University of Florida http://www.correspondencestudy.ufl.edu/Default.aspThe University of Florida offers the following TESL courses through interactive, self-directedstudy:
Introduction to TESL
Materials and Techniques for TESL
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
University of London (UK) http://ioewebserver.ioe.ac.uk/ioe/The University of London offers a Master of Arts in TESOL degree program through distancelearning. This two year program has no residency requirements. Accredited by the InternationalCouncil for Open and Distance Education.
The University of Manchester (UK) http://www.education.man.ac.uk/The University of Manchester offers a Master of Education in English Language Teaching. Theprogram uses a variety of print and technology-based formats in its delivery. There are noresidency requirements. Accredited by the International Council for Open and DistanceEducation.
University of Nevada, Reno
http://extendedstudies.unr.edu/ilearn_college.htm
The University of Nevada, Reno offers the following ESL courses through independentlearning:
o Theories of Second Language Acquisition
o Teaching English as a Second Language
o Language Testing
Accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
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University of Mississippi - Ole Miss Online http://www.ed2go.com/cgi-
bin/newoic/newofferings.cgi?name=olemiss&dept=FL
Ole Miss Online offers an online Testing and Assessment in Second Language
Acquisition course. This course focuses on implementing the fundamental concepts andprinciples of psychometric measurements in the testing and assessment procedures
specifically related to teaching English as a second/foreign language. This course is partof the curriculum necessary for the add-on endorsement for English as a Second
Language to current Mississippi teaching certification. Accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
University of Surrey (UK) http://www.surrey.ac.uk/LCIS/ALRG/
The University of Surrey offers a Master of Arts in Linguistics (TESOL) through a 27-
month distance learning program. There is no residency requirement. Accredited by theInternational Council for Open and Distance Education.
Washington Academy of Languages http://www.wal.org/
The Washington Academy of Languages offers a graduate level TESL Certificate/ESL
Endorsement program entirely online, or in combination with an onsite summer intensiveprogram. The discussions are instructor led and available for individual users. Course
Credit and Computer Support are provided by Seattle Pacific University. Accredited by
the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) and the
program fulfills Washington state ESL Endorsement Requirements.
Weber State University http://wsuonline.weber.edu/
WSU Online offers the "Foreign Language Methods Course" via the internet. This course
is designed to address the needs and concerns of students preparing to teach foreignlanguages in the K-12 schools, and in-service teachers who need a methods course for
endorsement or licensure. It will also serve in-service teachers who are seeking to update
their knowledge of second-language acquisition and instruction for personal growth,academic credit toward state re-licensing, or national board certification.
Worldport ESL http://www.worldportesl.com/index.htm
Worldport ESL provides a 12 week Certificate in Teaching English as a SecondLanguage through distnce learning. Worldport ESL is a member of the Canadian
Association for Distance Education,TESL Canada and TESOL, Inc.
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Questions to be asked before engaging in an online program
What delivery media & technologies are used? What interaction tools and strategies are used?
Does the instructor have previous experience as an online learner or instructor?
What credentials does the instructor have?
How many students will be in the course? Are their any pre-requisites, or entrance criteria?
How will your work be evaluated?
How do the costs compare to other learning options?
Are their programs & offerings accredited ? What is the online reputation of this college or school?
Can you speak to employers who have hired their graduates?
Can you speak to learners who have used their offerings? What types of resources will be available to you?
How long have they been offering e-Learning?
Do they use a learning management / delivery system of a leading vendor? What colleges or schools are their major competitors?
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