"Inside the TOEFL test" video serries

The format of the writing and speaking sections of the TOEFL test don't have to be a mystery.  A new five part video serries provides an in - depth look at the Writing and Speaking section s of the TOEFl test to familiarise students

TOEFL iBT Quick Prep

Students are always requesting more sample test questions from ETS!
The TOEFL iBT Quick Prep offers test questions that have appeared on past TOEFL tests to aid students with study preparation.

Lexile Measures

Based on your TOEFL reading score that can be determined by this site, a lexile score can help select materials of interest that will provide an appropriate level of challenge to promote reading development and recommend graded readers to suit.

N.Z Teaching Council site has a 5 module course to raise awareness of the usefulness of Social Media in Ecuaction

Teachers & Social Media
Social media can be an effective tool for engaging with learners and communicating with parents, whānau and communities. Teachers who model good social media use will grow learners who apply positive, respectful values in their interactions on social media platforms

About this site

The primary aim of this website is to promote discussion about the Code of Ethics for Registered Teachers/ Ngā Tikanga Matatika mō Ngā Pouako Kua Rēhitatia and its relationship with social media. The resources include:

• guidelines to help teachers use social media safely and ethically
• animated scenarios showing ethical dilemmas
• presentation frameworks to help teachers unpack the issues and examine social media use in their own school/centre
• positive case studies from teachers who have used social media successfully
• links to other sites with useful information about social media including concepts such as digital citizenship, privacy and copyright
• a social media map, describing different platforms and the characteristics of social media.

How children learn best

Interesting research results here:-

Dr Judy Willis applies new knowledge in neuroscience to develop better learning strategies for children. She's found that using video games can be a powerful way to engage young people in effective and enjoyable learning, and mindfulness plays a part too. These techniques are also being employed in the Shaping Brains program in Queensland with some encouraging results.

100 blogs for language lovers

100 blogs for language lovers

You don’t have to speak several languages to love it. Whether you just want to brush up on your main language, learn another, or even choose which to learn, there is tons of help on the internet, especially in blog form. To make the most of it, check out these 100 fantastic blogs for language lovers who enjoy vocabulary, grammar, linguistics, and much more. They are written by professors, students, and language lovers alike.

Hot Chalk Lesson Plans Page

This site looks interesting. Why don't you check it out...

the ultimate free resource for teachers

HotChalk’s Lesson Plans Page (LPP) was created with one goal in mind—making life easier for teachers. You’ll find over 3,500 relevant lesson plans here, created by teachers, proven in the classroom, and absolutely, positively, completely... free! Choose from a wide range of subject-specific plans, available for all grade levels.