The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL

Brent Warner & Ixchell Reyes•diesol.org

The DIESOL Podcast covers EdTech in the field of English as a Second or Other Language. The show helps teachers consider best practices for their English Learning students and how to integrate technology into the classroom to help students where they are. DIESOL: Developing Innovation in English as a Second or Other Language

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DIESOL 008 - Carol Salva

Carol Salva drops in as the first guest on the DIESOL Podcast! This open conversation covers best practices, improving as a teacher, managing our daily lives, and much much more!

Jan 20, 2020•56 min

DIESOL 007 - 20 Tools for 2020

Why is it important for teachers to try new things and explore new tools? Brent & Ixchell discuss why it's important to move out of your comfort zone, confront confirmation bias, and experiment with new technology. In the spirit of exploration, we explore 20 tools we want to look at in 2020.

Jan 06, 2020•37 min

DIESOL 006 - Breaking Down Groupwork for ELLs

Brent and Ixchell break down the research and best practices behind groupwork, and what to do when students are reluctant to work in teams. They then lay out the response to the argument that if kids are working together in class, then they don't need technology. Finally, they discuss some useful technology to ensure collaboration. Show notes at www.diesol.org

Dec 02, 2019•35 min

DIESOL 005 - Engaging in Writing

Brent and Ixchell look at some of the research behind writing and engaging students and use that information to discuss how teachers can use message boards to help English Language Learners. We also discuss auto-summarizers, a bit of plagiarism, and some techniques for helping students through drafts of papers. The DIESOL Podcast focuses on helping TESOL Teachers support their ESL/EFL students through using research-based pedagogy with modern technology in the classroom.

Nov 04, 2019•29 min

DIESOL 004 - Motivation & Gaming

In Episode 4, Brent and Ixchell talk about short-term and long-term motivation for language learners. We discuss how to build it, & how to maintain it, and we also talk about using games as a technique to keep the motivation levels high. Tune in for information on EdTech, ESL, Education, EFL, ESOL, TESOL, TEFL, ELT, TEAL, ELL, Motivation, Games, Gaming, & Gamification

Oct 07, 2019•32 min

DIESOL 003 - Conferences: Attending and Presenting

Conferences are a great way to build your knowledge, understanding, and contacts in the ESL field, but many people don't know the best way to take advantage of conferences. Brent and Ixchell share best tips for attending TESOL related conferences including how to find useful sessions, and who to talk to when you're there. Second, if you're ready to step beyond attending and get into presenting, we've provided a number of things to consider as you're getting into giving presentations. Whether you...

Sep 30, 2019•33 min

DIESOL 002 - Myths and Best Practices in Vocabulary

Brent and Ixchell discuss some common myths around vocabulary acquisition, including the idea that students should avoid anything in their mother tongue. This episode looks at ideas from Keith Folse and goes on to share ideas for apps and services that can help students become independent vocabulary learners.

Sep 02, 2019•34 min

DIESOL 001 - Acronyms and Listening in ESL

In this episode, Ixchell & Brent launch the show and discuss the many acronyms involved in the field of English Language Learning. They also take a look at best practices for listening in an ESL class, and offer some advice on getting students to build their listening skills beyond the classroom walls.

Aug 04, 2019•42 min

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