Alice Mercer’s PD Blog

I had a fantastic time and if you were a participant, thank you! Here are some extra links and tips:
Get a USB mic for recording.
Larry Ferlazzo’s Website of the Day is an invaluable resource for online activities to do with ELLs
I also contribute to a resource blog called Instructify out of UNC-Chapel Hill that gives [...]

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I will be doing a presentation at the ILC (Innovative Learning Conference) on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Here is my outline:

Theoretical underpinnings of English Language Development
English Language Development Standards
Instructional methods and the tools to make it happen

Visual and Vocabulary Support
Multi-media projects to support writing and oral language development

Projects that show how [...]

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