Resource List
The recommendations here are organized by and based on the TESOL Technology Standards, particularly the Technology Standards for Teachers.
TESOL Technology Standards
TESOL Technology Standards Framework Document: This is a free download, available at http://www.tesol.org/BookLanding?productID=721
The Framework Document lists the TESOL Technology Standards for Students and the Standards for Teachers. It provides all of the goals and standards, and some examples of performance indicators and vignettes that demonstrate the use of the standards in specific contexts.
TESOL Technology Standards: Description, Implementation, Integration. This is a book available for purchase from TESOL. See more at http://www.tesol.org/BookLanding?productID=721
The book includes much more background information, the research basis, comparison between the TESOL Standards and the ISTE and UNESCO technology standards, recommendations for teacher educators, recommendations for administrators, and recommendations for online courses. It also includes all of the Student and Teacher goals and standards, performance indicators and vignettes for each standard, and rubrics for teachers and institutions to self-assess.
Goals and Resources
Teacher Goal 1: Acquire and improve basic knowledge and skills in evaluating and using technology
Sample resources for teachers to stay abreast of current trends in technology use, and to improve their basic skills in appropriate use of technology.
Nik’s Technology Blog: https://nikpeachey.blogspot.com/
Larry Ferlazzo’s Blog: https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org- see the Best of... series in particular
TESOL's Electronic Village Online: https://evosessions.pbworks.com/
Free 6-week courses in January-February that anyone can join.
Online courses
E-Teacher program: https://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/e-teacher-scholarship-program
Check with the US Embassy for scholarships to the E-Teacher courses
Massive Open Online Courses (Coursera and others - search online)
Shaping the Way We Teach English material: https://blogs.uoregon.edu/aeiprojects/oelc/shaping/
Webinars from TESOL, IATEFL, and others
Webheads in Action.org: http://webheadsinaction.org/
Teacher Goal 2: Integrate pedagogical knowledge and skills with technology appropriately to enhance language teaching and learning
Sample resources:
Kathy Schrock's Bloomin' Apps: http://www.schrockguide.net/bloomin-apps.html
Apps organized by levels of Bloom's taxonomy - for iPad, Android, Google, Windows, and Web 2.0
Socially-oriented resources
Class projects (globally), such as iEARN: https://iearn.org/
Good for writing, discussion
Creatively-oriented resources
5-card Flickr: https://5card.cogdogblog.com/play.php?suit=5card
Choose five randomly-generated images and write about them
MakeBeliefsComix: https://www.makebeliefscomix.com/
Choose images and write a story
Voki: http://www.voki.com/
Create an avatar and make it speak
Select appropriate elements that fit your curriculum and learners
Learn English Kids: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/
Multi-skill options; also see links to Teens and Adults
Breaking News English: https://www.breakingnewsenglish.com
Primarily reading, listening, and vocabulary; the lesson plan is very , very extensive. Select appropriate topics and activities
Customize to fit your curriculum and learners
ESL Video: https://www.eslvideo.com/
Add your own multiple-choice questions to any YouTube video
LessonWriter: http://lessonwriter.com/
Start with your own text; the program pulls our vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation for you into activities
Hot Potatoes: https://hotpot.uvic.ca
Download the program and create your own exercises to use online or offline: crossword, jumbled sentences, matching, cloze, and quizzes
Authentic material to select and use
For critical thinking
Newspapers from around the world: http://www.world-newspapers.com/
Get different perspectives
Ted Talks: https://www.ted.com/
Interesting speakers with interesting topics
Based on student interest
Music (American English Online): https://americanenglish.state.gov
Free downloads of American music
Storynory: https://storynory.com/
Audio books for children
Gaming: Mutiplayer in English (World of Warcraft, many more)
Fan sites: Search for your favorite star
Facebook - games
Authentic audience to motivate
Vimeo: www.vimeo.com
Post your own videos
Podomatic: www.podomatic.com
Create podcasts
Web page (wiki): http://sites.google.com
Create a free web page
Dave’s ESL Cafe: https://eslcafe.com
Share ideas in student forums on different topics. These are moderated, so they are relatively safe places for discussion
TakingITGlobal: www.tigweb.org
Share ideas and project to make the world better
Teacher Goal 3: Apply technology appropriately in record keeping, feedback, and assessment
Sample resources to try:
Feedback
Microsoft Word's Track Changes and Insert Comments (from the Review ribbon)
Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/
Simultaneous editing; collaborative writing; can label who does what
Assessment
Rubistar: http://rubistar4teachers.org
Helps you create rubrics
Kahoot!: https://kahoot.com
Play individual or team quizzes in a game format
Quizlet: www.quizlet.com
Create flashcards, memory games, and quizzes - teacher mode (for a fee) stores student data
Teacher Goal 4: Use technology appropriately to improve communication, collaboration, and efficiency
Sample resources to try:
Communication via the cloud
Twitter: www.twitter.com
Instant, short communication
Blogs: www.blogger.com
A chronological look at ideas, with comments from other people
Wiki/website: sites.google.com
One author or many
Group communication
Facebook: www.facebook.com
Create a class group
Yahoo Groups: groups.yahoo.com
Share email, photos, files
Google Groups: groups.google.com
Online discussion and email to a group
Efficiency: www.diigo.com
Organize and find your web links from any computer; y\tap into what others have found and saved
The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Language Learners
TESOL International Association initiative to create a research-based set of principles that teachers can put into practice in their classrooms.
Website: www.the6principles.org
Find links to the brochure and publications there
Presentation handouts and related material (also see attachments below)
Healey, D. (2019). CATESOL 2019 Growing up digital: Intelligent use of technology - PowerPoint (PDF file; Slideshare)
Healey, D. (2019). Growing up Digital Resources 2019
Healey, D. (2019) Korea 2019 Plenary: Growing up digital - intelligent use of technology (PDF of PPT)
Healey, D. (2015). Intelligent use of technology plenary - PowerPoint (PDF file)
Healey, D. (2011). TESOL technology standards handout
Last updated 7 November 2021 by D. Healey.