ACUPEP online teaching and learning platform by Sareh Mokhtari

Creative story writing

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-07 13:15:15 UTC

How to play:
1. Ask students to sit in a circle, make sure that everyone has a pen and paper
2. Write the beginning of a story on the board and ask them to copy that on their papar
3. Then ask them to write down the rest of the story (based on the level you can give them prompts)
4. After one or two sentences, ask them to fold the paper in a way that the written part is not visible and pass it to the person on their left.
5. In the end, ask them to unfold the paper in their hand and read the story out load.

Two truths, one lie

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-07 13:16:57 UTC

Let's learn how to play:
1.It can be a group game or a whole class game

2. First set an example about yourself
3. Give learners some time to come up with ideas
4. Devide them into groups
5. One person from each group will read the two truths, one lie about themselves
6. within a time limit, the other groups have to spot the lie
7. The group with more points will win.

Pictionary

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-07 13:19:12 UTC

let’s learn how to play:

1.Divide Into Teams

2.Prepare Categories: e.g., animals, objects, actions

3.Drawing Rules: One student from each team takes turns drawing a word related to the chosen category without using any letters

4.Guessing Rules: The other team members must guess what the student is drawing within the time limit

Emoji storytelling

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-09 12:54:12 UTC

Preparation: Create a set of emoji cards or print out emoji images representing common actions, objects, and emotions (e.g., 🍎, 🏃‍♀️, 😊, etc.).

Introduction: Show the students an emoji card and ask them what they think it represents. Elicit responses from the class and have fun discussing different interpretations.

Group Storytelling: Divide the class into small groups (3-4 students per group) and provide each group with a set of emoji cards.

Create a Story: In their groups, the students will work together to create a short story using the emojis they have. Encourage them to connect the emojis logically to form a coherent narrative.

Present the Story: Each group takes turns presenting their emoji story to the rest of the class. They can either act it out or simply explain the story using simple sentences.

Who am I?

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-09 13:12:17 UTC

Preparation: Prepare name tags or sticky notes with the names of simple, recognizable characters
Guess the Character: Explain to the students that they are now the character on the name tag. Their task is to figure out who they are by asking yes-or-no questions to their classmates
Basic Questions: Encourage students to use basic English questions like "Am I a boy/girl?", "Am I from a book?", "Am I a superhero?", "Do I have magical powers?", etc
Pair Up: After everyone has guessed their character, have the students pair up and introduce themselves in character. For example, "Hello, I am Obama. Nice to meet you!" or "I am Tom Cruise. Nice to meet you too!"

Finally, have each student introduce their character to the rest of the class, still in character, creating a fun and entertaining atmosphere.

NASA e-books for learners

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-18 11:07:48 UTC

https://www.nasa.gov/connect/ebooks/index.html
NASA provides authentic materials for learners to study on for free.

British council

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-18 11:13:19 UTC

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
A highly recommended website for self-study, it provides exercises for different levels and skills.

Poll everywhere

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-22 15:18:47 UTC

It is a useful tool that engages students across hybrid classes through live online polling, surveys, quizzes, and more.

Direct Poll

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-22 15:21:55 UTC

Direct poll makes it possible to interact with your students during your presentation. This tool offers you a real-time responsive element on stage.

Nearpod

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-22 15:34:40 UTC

It's a tool for preparing presentations. It helps teachers to have interactive lessons, interactive videos, gamification, and activities.

Prezi

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-22 15:39:20 UTC

Prezi is a presentation software that uses motion, zoom, and spatial relationships to bring your ideas to life and make you a great presenter.

Plickers

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-22 15:45:52 UTC

Plickers is an interactive classroom response system that provides a unique and simple way for teachers to engage with their students during lessons and gather real-time feedback without the need for individual devices like smartphones or tablets

Preparing for University Reading

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-24 09:10:09 UTC

A very useful Open Educational Resource for learners to improve their reading skill with authentic materials.

Daily Departures

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-24 09:12:22 UTC

An OER for A2 students to practice timed reading with authentic materials.

Time and Date a digital workbook

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-24 09:20:34 UTC

https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/esol23/chapter/8/
A very interesting OER for A1 level students with different contents to practice.

VOA

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-28 16:43:42 UTC

VoA Learning English is a great website for different levels of students. It has materials for various learning styles of learners.

Breaking News English

sarehmokhtari — 2023-08-28 16:47:09 UTC

It provides all kinds of materials and activities for different skills in English. If teachers aim to take a break from the curriculim and introduce something new to the learners, I guess that would be a great opportunity.

2023-09-26 10:02:37 UTC

Great job, thanks
Zey

Speak and Improve

sarehmokhtari — 2024-06-02 10:28:45 UTC

"Speak and Improve" offers a range of exercises and prompts that cater to different levels of English proficiency, from beginners to advanced learners. Users can select topics that interest them, which makes the practice sessions more engaging and relevant. The tool records the user's speech and provides instant feedback. This immediate response is incredibly valuable for learners aiming to enhance their speaking skills in real-time.

Write and Improve

sarehmokhtari — 2024-06-02 10:31:17 UTC

"Write and Improve" offers a wide array of writing prompts and exercises that cater to different proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced. Learners can choose topics that interest them, making the writing process more engaging and relevant. After submitting their writing, the tool provides immediate and detailed feedback, pinpointing specific areas for improvement. This real-time response is invaluable for learners aiming to refine their writing skills efficiently.

sarehmokhtari — 2024-06-02 10:34:36 UTC

Edpuzzle is an innovative educational platform that allows teachers to create interactive video lessons by embedding questions, comments, and assessments directly into video content. Designed to enhance student engagement and understanding, Edpuzzle transforms passive video watching into an active learning experience.

Test-english

sarehmokhtari — 2024-07-01 05:56:04 UTC

This great website provides tests for learners to practice for free. It has test both for four skills and sub skills.

Speed interview

sarehmokhtari — 2024-09-12 16:45:33 UTC

Have students pair up. Decide which students will remain seated across from each other or if they will rotate between desks.
Project the interview questions on the board or distribute handouts with the questions. They will have 2 to 3 minutes for each round before moving to the next partner. Each person should ask one question at a time.
In the end, ask for volunteers to share some interesting facts they learned about their classmates with the rest of the class.

Pick an adjective!

sarehmokhtari — 2024-09-12 16:49:39 UTC

Steps to Follow:

• Instruct students to introduce themselves by stating their name along with an adjective that begins with the same letter as their name.

• The adjective needs to represent something about their mood, personality or something they aspire to be.

• To make it even more fun, each student will also come up with a simple action or gesture that represents their adjective.

• Demonstrate the activity yourself first by providing an example to the class before beginning the game.

For example:

Stressed Sareh

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•It is better to give a minute or so to come up with an adjective.

•Depending on the number of students, it can be group work or a whole class activity.

•To make it more interactive, you can ask them if they remember any of their classmates’ names or adjectives.

•Even the person who remembers the most, can be the winner!

Yes, and...

sarehmokhtari — 2024-09-12 16:51:51 UTC

Step 1: Set Up the Lines

Divide the class into two equal lines:

•One line will be called Line A, and the other will be Line B.

•Have Line A stand directly across from Line B, so each student is facing a partner.

Step 2: Explain the Rules

The structure is simple: one person starts with a sentence, and the other must reply with "Yes, and..." before adding to the story.

The guideline:

Line A will always start by saying any sentence (e.g. A compliment, random observation, a fact, or even something silly)

Line B will respond with Yes, and… to agree with the first sentence and add something to the story.

The responses can be humorous, imaginitive or thoughtful__ there are no wrong answers!

For example:

Line A: You have the coolest shoes!

Line B: Yes, and they can jump as high as kangaroos!

After both students have spoken, move on to the next pair.

Reflection:

After a few rounds, ask students to share the funniest or the most creative Yes, and… they heard.

Teach me something in 60 seconds

sarehjoghatay — 2025-08-06 08:54:33 UTC

^1. ^{Take some time to brainstorm and prepare yourself.}

^{2. Teach It}

^{You can present in either:}

^{Small groups (3–5 people)}^{: everyone teaches in turns}
^Stations^{: teachers rotate around the room}
^{Whole group}^{: for smaller teams, each teacher teaches in front of all}

^{3.Debrief & Reflect (5–10 mins)}

^{“Which skill surprised you the most?”}
^{“What does this say about how we communicate and simplify ideas?”}
^{“How did the time limit affect your teaching?”}