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This Think Tank looks at different ways language teachers can innovate their practice inside and outside the classroom. In the Main podcast episode, Martin East and Kasia Brzoska define innovation in education and give educators some useful advice. In the More podcast episode, Gwyn Ortner discusses how she scaffolds her students’ learning experience both onsite in the classroom and online via alearning management system. Then, Heather Kretschmer introduces the issue.
In the Think Tank, Peggy Thoma explains how she has taken what she’s learned about neuroscience and distilled it into a teaching methodology. Next, Stephen M. Ryan explains how he uses low-stakes testing to help his students learn and review vocabulary. Jamie Emerson examines creativity and gives teachers practical tips for getting students’ creative juices flowing. Finally, our readers share a wide range of thought-provoking innovative ideas.
In the Plus section, we spotlight Think Tank editor, Curtis Kelly.
Innovating Language Education: A Blended Approach to Language Learning
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