By Jeanne Beck Flipgrid is a video discussion platform where teachers post questions and students answer in video format. Classmates can view and reply to each other’s videos, and the teacher can reply publicly or privately to an individual student. Flipgrid can be integrated into any content area as a way for students to process…
MIDTESOL is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 MIDTESOL Student Essay Contest. Three winners were awarded at the K-12 level and at the Adult. Congratulations to these students who demonstrated excellence in written English. K-12 Winners 1st: Lumiere Bisimwa $100 Sponsoring Teacher: Daniel Lekin Liberty High School North Liberty, Iowa 2nd: Wendy Corzo…
In an effort to provide more opportunities for professional development for our members and other English language teachers, MIDTESOL is excited to launch a Webinar Series. MIDTESOL will host two webinars in April with a second series coming in June 2019! See the details below to sign up for one or both of the April…
Dear English Language Teaching Professionals, In an effort to expand the breadth of articles included in the second edition of MIDTESOL Journal, the deadline for submitting two types of articles has been extended to May 15, 2019: Effective activities and tips for teachers (no more than 2000 words) Reviews of instructional materials (no more than…
by Adrienne Johnson Editor’s Note: This article is intended to help guide teachers who are trying to decide on a TESOL training program, as well as to help administrators evaluate the quality of training that potential hires might have. Part 1 addressed various teaching contexts while Part 2 focuses on factors to evaluate a program.…
by Adrienne Johnson This article is intended to help guide teachers who are trying to decide on a TESOL training program, as well as to help administrators evaluate the quality of training that potential hires might have. Part 1 addresses various teaching contexts while Part 2 focuses on factors to evaluate a program. With a…
by Jeanne Beck Recently the Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA) conducted a survey of certified teacher members to determine the extent to which national trends in teacher attrition were affecting teachers statewide. With 2,212 responses, the survey revealed that “six out of 10 Missouri teachers have seriously considered leaving the profession in the last three…
If you’re heading to Atlanta for #TESOL19, here is a summary of when and where to meet up with other MIDTESOLers. Tuesday, March 12 after the opening keynote, join us from 7:30 – 9:30 PM for the MIDTESOL Welcome Social. Meet us for food, fun, and networking at Suite Food Lounge, 375 Luckie St, Atlanta,…
The Spring 2019 issue of MIDTESOL Matters, our affiliate newsletter, is now available. This issue includes: TESOL 2019 Info Awards Applications State by state updates Interest Section News And more! Click here to download your PDF copy. For back issues of MIDTESOL Matters, click here.
MIDTESOL is pleased to invite its members to announce and submit student essays for the Best K-12 ELL Student Essay Award and the Best Adult ELL Student Essay Award. Topics reflect this year’s Fall 2019 conference theme: “Bridges to Success”. The 2019 MIDTESOL Student Essay Contest has ended. Winners are announced here. Eligibility Best K-12…
