Engaging Apps for Teaching ESL

Things are slowly returning to normal – or are they? Whether teaching in-person or continuing in virtual or hybrid settings, it’s time to infuse our classes with new ideas and fun activities using technology. Join us for this interactive workshop and experience how to use Kahoot!, Flipgrid, and Google Jam Board with English language students to teach listening, speaking, grammar and writing skills. The facilitator will present easy, ready-to-go activities, and participants will have an opportunity to share their own best practices and ideas.

PRESENTER: Heidi Kempt Chew has been an English as a Second Language (ESL) professional for two decades, teaching academic courses as well as community/refugee classes. In addition, she has been as cross-cultural trainer conducting workshops for the International Student Services at the Case Western Reserve University and training volunteers working with international student groups at Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland State University. Heidi holds Masters Degrees in Theology, Journalism, and in Curriculum and Instruction-ESL. Her Ph.D. is in Secondary Education-ESL and Cross-Cultural Training.