I am back to teaching what I really love: adult ESL. I find that it really energizes me. Right now it is a lot of work; I have had to really shift gears. But it is getting easier.
One thing that I have to see, though, is how/if I am going to be able to incorporate technology in my classes. Right now it doesn't look like it -- although there is a computer lab that I could possibly arrange to use with some of them. There are some classes that could not use the lab because they meet off-site. Do I want to use the lab with some groups and not with others? This is something I am going to have to think through before I make a decision.
One thing I need to do is follow what Barry Bakin does with his adult ESL students. His students are about the same level as my most advanced group. And I need to look for other adult ESL instructors using the Internet. This is all part of my shifting gears. It's fun!
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Hi Nancy!
Congratulations on the new job! It sounds terrific for you. They are lucky to get you. I hope you will try using technology with some of your students even if you can't do it with all. Have you seen Aaron's article at http://e-poche.net/flickr where he shares ways to use Flickr in language classes?
You have been in my thoughts a lot and I wish you a great learning journey.
Best,
Anne
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