1. E. Coiman-Lopez, S. Miller, & R. C. Rice June 3, 2017 In-Service
The Learning Web
E. Coiman-Lopez, S. Miller, & R. C. Rice
June 3, 2017 In-Service

2. Discussion
How do you collaborate with other teachers? Do you share resources with one another or lesson ideas?
How do you share class information and materials with your students? Do you use , handouts, many formats, or none at all?
Do you ever feel like you don’t have activities or resources available that you need?
If so, what do you do in those situations?

3. Committee Goals Initial Objectives:
To better prepare Level 2 students for Level 3 writing
To provide more activities, lessons, and practices to strengthen students’ writing in conjunction with the Reading & Writing course
The Practical Language Application (PLA) course provided a great opportunity to incorporate more writing lessons during class time.
**Focus: Integration of grammar, writing, vocabulary, and reading to improve and better prepare Level 2 students with their writing skills.

4. Revised Goals Revised Objectives:
To encourage students to interact and utilize daily skills in classes
Allow students more time to practice beyond computer lessons
To include more hands-on writing-related activities to motivate students on Fridays
To provide additional resources and variety for teachers to adapt ideas to their own teaching styles and classroom dynamics
Provide resources not only for the PLA classes but also all courses
**Focus: Integration of grammar, writing, vocabulary, and reading to improve and better prepare Level 2 students with their writing skills.

5. Learning Web Tour Faculty Programs Resources
Set up your own Faculty page to share info and resources with your students
Demo: Access and uploading materials
Programs
English as a Second Language Program page
Demo: Access to materials
Resources
Browse various types of resources

6. Steps to Access You’re there!
Step 1: go to hccs.edu Step 2: go to Information for Faculty
Step 4: click on Programs
Step 5: scroll on drop-down menu to English as a Second Language
Step 3: click on Learning Web
You’re there!

7. Time to try…
Take out your phones and follow the steps to the Learning Web
Click on PLA Interesting Activities
Open document and identify two or three activities you would use in your classroom
Discuss activities in your small group and be prepared to explain choices

8. Pre-tests and post-tests
Focus on four skills: grammar, writing, vocabulary, and reading
Helps identify each student’s area(s) of needed improvement
10 questions grouped according to each of the four skills
Using Scantron means easier instructor/student evaluation
Additional practice based on pre-test results

9. Moving Forward
We encourage you to explore your innovative activities and ideas to share with instructors to better prepare our students with engaging lessons!
Change is sometimes overwhelming, but we challenge you to try at least one lesson or activity in your classroom.
It might just inspire you to try a new activity or idea and share with fellow colleagues!

10. Message To Test time OR Take out your cellphone
Step 1: Text SARAMILLER324 to to join our conversation
Step 2: Text your response to the same number 37607 OR
Take out your computer, tablet, or other online device
Go online to PollEv.com/saramiller324 and type in your response

11. Contact Us
us your activities or materials you are willing to share with teachers on the ESL Program Learning Web page.
Set up your own Faculty Learning Web page to provide resources for your students.
Contact us with any questions or concerns about the Learning Web.
Elizabeth Coiman-Lopez:
Sara Miller:
Chris Rice:
THANK YOU!