Adult Education Resources by Greg Wickersham https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation GATESOL Members share resources for TESOL during COVID- 19 en-us 2020-04-24 18:53:03 UTC 2020-06-15 19:53:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Free Stock Video Footage https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/531406419 For creating video lessons]]> 2020-04-26 16:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/531406419 Google Voice https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/531411803 Voice call using Google Voice and keep your number private.]]> 2020-04-26 16:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/531411803 www.futurelearn.com https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/541845920 2020-04-30 13:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/541845920 www.classcentral.com https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/541863203 Many English classes available for free. 

]]> 2020-04-30 13:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/541863203 www.kialo-w.com https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/541869986 Suggested by an adult ESL teacher for debates and discussions.]]> 2020-04-30 13:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/541869986 Canvas Learning https://www.instructure.com/canvas/try-canvas https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/542044377 Canvas is an easy-to-use online learning management system. Around the world more than 18 million learners are using Canvas to support their progress.]]> 2020-04-30 14:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/542044377 Moodle – an integrated learning system (online and on the cloud)www.moodle.com https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/551988010 2020-05-05 13:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/551988010 Google classroom https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/551990900 Google classroom – classroom management
www.googleclassroom.com
Classroom is a free service for schools, non-profits, and anyone with a personal Google account. Classroom makes it easy for learners and instructors to connect—inside and outside of schools. Classroom saves time and paper, and makes it easy to create classes, distribute assignments, communicate, and stay organized.
www.googleclassroom.com


]]> 2020-05-05 13:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/551990900 FreeIT https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/551997982 www.freeitathens.org

A non-profit organization in Athens, Ga. that sells computers to needy individuals and offers some tech support.]]> 2020-05-05 13:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/551997982 Burlington English https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/552033150 www.burlingtonenglish.com

This is a complete English package accessible online or on a cell phone. It is reputable and is used by many community and private schools.


]]> 2020-05-05 13:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/552033150 Blue Canoe is a pronunciation app, and it is currently available for FREE to learners and teachers. (The app is designed for adults.) https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/552041496 www.bluecannoelearning.com

]]> 2020-05-05 13:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/552041496 Learning Upgrade. – www.learningupgrade.com https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565198024 Produced through a Barbara Bush Adult Literacy grant. 
Students of all ages and abilities can successfully improve and master basic math, English, and reading skills with the Learning Upgrade app.  Available from the app store or online.
]]> 2020-05-11 15:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565198024 Learn English Audio and Video https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565208792 http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/apps/learnenglish-podcasts
The British Council has an enormous number of courses for English learners.  This one is a series of podcasts available on computers, tablets, and phones.  App put out by the British Council is Learn English on the app store.
]]> 2020-05-11 15:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565208792 Busuu https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565213824 https://www.busuu.com

This language-learning app features more than 3,000 words and expressions and covers a wide range of topics through comprehensive vocabulary sections and interactive tests.
 Levels include beginner to advanced, and it is available for download on iPhone and Android (20 units are free and remaining content is available upon purchase)Recommendations from the  busyteacher.org
]]> 2020-05-11 15:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565213824 Duolingo www.Duolngo.com https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565371640 A free app for learning many languages including English.  This can be used independently by adults who want to improve their English either online or on the app.Available in IOS and for android.]]> 2020-05-11 16:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565371640 Improve English: Word Games https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565376200 Bite-size lesson will help students improve vocabulary.  The app is designed to for those who have a basic grasp of English and want to improve their vocabulary, reading,  speaking, and writing skills.  Available on Android, and IPhone, and IPad.]]> 2020-05-11 16:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565376200 Memrise: Learn Languages Free https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565383487 https://www.memrise.com
Available online and as an app for Android, IPhone, or IPad, Some reviewers have called it the best learning app for kick starting a journey in another language.
]]> 2020-05-11 16:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565383487 Google classroom https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565412676 Classroom is a free service for schools, non-profits, and anyone with a personal Google account. Classroom makes it easy for learners and instructors to connect—inside and outside of schools. Classroom saves time and paper, and makes it easy to create classes, distribute assignments, communicate, and stay organized.
                          
www.googleclassroom.com
]]> 2020-05-11 16:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565412676 Kahoot https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565417486  
Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform, used as educational technology in schools and other educational institutions. Its learning games, "Kahoots", are user-generated multiple-choice quizzes that can be accessed via a web browser or the Kahoot app.
 
https://kahoot.com
]]> 2020-05-11 16:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565417486 One call https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565422829 One Call Now has grown to be America’s largest group messaging provider. The company’s solutions equip organizations with fast, reliable tools for sending alerts to many contacts at once across multiple devices, including text message, phone call, and email.
https://www.onecallnow.com
]]> 2020-05-11 16:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565422829 Google meets https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565426494 Google meets is for secure meetings
 
            https://meet.google.com
]]> 2020-05-11 16:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565426494 Text Free https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565435472 TextFree is the free texting and free calling app that gives you free text plus a real US phone number so you can text anyone, even if they don’t have the app. You can text now with features such as free SMS messaging, group messaging, free MMS picture messaging, international texting & calling, voicemail and more—all for free.]]> 2020-05-11 16:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565435472 Zoom https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565441246 Zoom provides videotelephony and online chat services through a cloud-based peer-to-peer software platform and is used for teleconferencing, telecommuting, distance education, and social relations.
 
            https://zoom.us
]]> 2020-05-11 16:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/565441246 Learn American English https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/584904420 https://www.learnamericanenglishonline.com
A web site that has been used by individuals or for classes.  It is divided by levels and skills. The originator of the site has been utilizing it in classes and with individuals for 30 years.  It is being used now by adult educators who have to teach online. Useful for individuals or for classes that would like to have additional work for their students, or for hybrid situations. ]]> 2020-05-20 13:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/584904420 A Gathering of Adult ESL Teachers. https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/584952669 saindon@gmail.com
An informal group that meets in Athens in a face to face format or through electronic communication that offers suggestions and support for teachers in the adult ESL field. Contact Jackie Saindon at saindon@gmail if you would like to be added to the listserv.

]]> 2020-05-20 14:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/584952669 UNESCO Distance Learning Solutions https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/585092004 https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse/solutions

This is a great resource of all ages. It is UNESCO's response to COVID 19. It includes Resources to provide psychosocial support, digital learning systems, systems built for use on mobile phones, systems with offline functions, self directed learning systems, and m]]> 2020-05-20 15:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/585092004 Mango Languages https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/595023045 I just learned that Mango Languages is available free of charge from Georgia's public libraries to anyone with a library card.
 Mango Languages:Learning a new language with Mango Languages is free for all library patrons, and offers a fast and convenient solution for our community's increasing language-learning needs. Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions. The courses are presented with an appreciation for cultural nuance and real-world application that integrates components of vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture.
Mango offers courses in 70 languages including Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Russian, and Italian. Apps are also available for free on Apple and Android devices. Once you have created an account with Mango through our website, you will be able to log in through the app to continue your language courses on the go. View our tutorial!
]]> 2020-05-26 15:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/595023045 New ESL Videos https://padlet.com/info6032/adulteducation/wish/627907011

Great new videos for teachers and learners!  Some are easy, some are challenging. All are free for teachers and students:
  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKgEJwoRbHzpic5dY667r2w/playlists?view_as=subscriber


See sample video below


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NKwy7Tz9t8&list=PL3_m7ypS2gqxM7lHaBPpmaSpxGIskdXrf





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