Teaching Equipment

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Managing Equipment and Teaching Aids As a teacher, your job is to give your students the best education that you can give them. This is achieved by a number of different methods and techniques. When I was teaching before I did this course I just used a bund of different techniques but I never realized exactly what they were called or their importance to the classroom and the lesson as a whole. One of the things I have now learned is the art of managing equipment and teaching aids. Table of Contents What are teaching aids? Everyday Aids Destructive Aids Engaging Aids Do you want to teach English all over the world? You are one step from it! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Managing Classroom Equipment and Selecting Teaching Aids Teachers often need to spend a considerable amount of time planning and preparing lessons when there is a new study program. The task is exciting, yet somewhat overwhelming, for a new teacher responsible for a completely new course. Experienced teachers often re-use materials from their previous courses, but even they require regular overhauls and updates. Firstly, one has to select and find content to support the coursebook or course materials. Secondly, one has to assess the facilities and classroom equipment to find out what is the best way to use, deliver, and present the supporting materials to the students. These materials can be visual objects, audiovisual files, sound...  [Read more]

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Secrets of Managing Equipment and Teaching Aids When I started teaching I just used to get into the class and start teaching straight from the textbook for the whole lesson with no variation whatsoever. I used the textbooks like they were a highway code. At first, it was all good and my lessons were moving along fine, but then after a while of teaching the same group of students, I found that they began to lose interest in my lessons. Table of Contents My surprising observation practice How can teaching aids help? Modern aids vs. outdated aids Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fungai M. Please note that this blog post might...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Managing Equipment and Teaching Aids Imagine a student walks into English class for the first time and sees the teacher [a woman - solely for example's sake] fumbling for a cord and searching for an outlet because her lesson was based off a slideshow on her laptop, which ran out of battery power and she wasn't prepared to have to plug it in. The student might get a negative first impression of the teacher, possibly thinking she's disorganized and maybe even doubting her competency to teach the class well. Table of Contents The Success of The Lesson Benefits of Modern Technologies How to Integrate? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Principles of Managing Equipment and Teaching Aids There are many different ways in which a trainer can make the learning experience more interesting and memorable for learners. One technique is to use teaching aids.Many different teaching aids can be used to make lessons more interesting. effective and less dependent on the books. These are things used in the classroom to aid in teaching and training. Table of Contents Following are some of the resources often found in classrooms and study centers: 1. The Board 2. Interactive Whiteboards 3. Overhead Projector (OHP) 4. Visual Aids 5. Worksheets and Work Cards 6. Video Camera 7.Teaching Aids Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Necessity of Managing Equipment and Teaching Aids Teaching aids have become fundamental for teachers in all types of classrooms. These aids serve in honing the students' reading skills and comprehension, keeping the class from becoming boring for the student, and presenting material in practical ways that can be applied in everyday activities. Table of Contents Habits Working with books Digital equipment Printed materials Other tools Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Katrina K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Habits Being organized plays a big role in teaching, no...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Principles of Effective Equipment and Teaching Aids Management One of the most useful decisions that a teacher can make is the choice to know his or her limitations. Realizing one's shortcomings does not excuse an instructor from conveying the lesson. Instead, this determination means that a teacher needs to employ supporting tools to help reach the students. One such possibility is the use of teaching aids. Table of Contents Video Learning Worksheets Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Derek G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching aids can provide an educator...  [Read more]

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Equipment and Teaching Aids: How to Organize Your Class Properly This unit focuses on the different uses of teaching equipment and what to take into consideration while choosing the adequate teaching equipment. Of the many named in the lesson, I have selected 3 to discuss in further detail. The whiteboard, the DVD player, and online resources. There are advantages and disadvantages to each of these, and for a teacher to have an efficient lesson, it is important to manage these resources. By managing these aids, we can fully use them to improve our classes. Table of Contents Whiteboard DVDs Internet Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Managing Equipment and Teaching Aids | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to manage equipment and teaching aids in the classroom. The Relevance and Impact of Computer-Aided Language Learning in Teaching English Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the use of CALL in English teaching. Key Factors to Increase Confidence in The Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles The Functions of an ESL Teacher in Class | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the functions of an ESL teacher. The Necessity of Managing Equipment and Teaching Aids | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate considers the problem of managing equipment and materials. Young Learners vs. Adults: What are the Differences in the Classroom? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is...  [Read more]

How to teach TEFL online One area within the English teaching (ESL) market that has increased dramatically over recent years is that of teaching English online. Although many of the ideas used in traditional classroom teaching are transferable to online teaching, there are some specifics you should be aware of before embarking on this method of teaching. What does teaching English online mean? Usually the teaching of English (ESL) takes place in a school or language center. Students attend the location and have regular lessons from their teachers. However, there has always been a need, in very remote locations for example, for teaching to be done in one area and delivered to another. The advent of the world-wide-web and connectivity through phones, computers and the like has greatly...  [Read more]

How can I start teaching English online? Teaching EFL online involves all the same skills and knowledge as teaching face to face, with the added requirement of being confident with technology. Many online teaching companies have their own platforms on which you teach your students or they may require you to use proprietary software such as Google Classroom or Zoom. There are a number of different teaching scenarios that you may be involved with which include teaching Kindergarten all the way up to adults. You may teach one to one or groups and it is also possible to teach specialized courses such as business English. What qualifications and training is needed? As you do all the same things as face to face teachers, the qualifications required are basically the same. It is true to say,...  [Read more]

Immediate TEFL Opening in Turkey Date posted:2012-11-14 | Writer: Ada Reform | Email: [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   This unit gives an gives a very good overview of all the visual aids and equipment that are widely used in...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Materials for Teaching English Online With the opportunity of teaching English online comes the opportunity of using items outside of the classroom. Exactly what materials can be used for teaching English online? Most importantly, online teaching requires specific equipment for enabling a quality connection to students. For the classroom, any items that can assist in teaching students the language can be used for online lessons. Using some regular classroom materials is a great option but objects found at home and online resources are extremely useful, too. This summative paper will discuss the types of materials mentioned above. Table of Contents Computer Interactive Equipment Sharing Abilities Do you want to teach English abroad?...  [Read more]

Rate Genuine TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Rate Genuine TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts H.F. & A.C. - Canada said: Equptment and AidsIntroduction I chose this topic because a teacher should be aware of what training equipment and teaching aids may be available. However, because they are available does not mean that you must use them. With this in mind, I will highlight some areas for consideration with the more common teaching aids and equipment. Selection Training aids and equipment are objects that you choose to assist with your teaching and the students?...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Australia Date posted:2012-09-24 | Writer: Langports | Email: [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   In this unit, the main focus is on the use of classroom equipment and teaching aids, it also talked about how each of the...  [Read more]

Teach English in Colombia Date posted:2013-11-18 | Writer: Native Tongue | Email: [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   There are so many types teaching equipment out there, and as a teacher, we should know about them and when it would be...  [Read more]

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Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Importance of Learning ESL Teaching Skills In my opinion, it was very resourceful to learn and have vast knowledge that comes up with a major aim of mastering the teaching skills. Table of Contents 1. Managing Equipment 2. Communication Skills 3. Balancing Skills 4. Organizational Skills 5. Problem Solving Skills 6. Motivational Skills 7. Feedbacking 8. Team Building Skills 9. Coaching Skills 10. Creativity Other Skills Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: As a teacher, changing someone's life permanently for the better is their personality and mind is the driving force. Every good teacher should make sure that the students are progressively understanding and learning. Teaching is...  [Read more]

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Materials Can be Used for Teaching English Online? If you're anything like me the thought of teaching online can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. One of the first thoughts that I had when I thought of myself becoming an online teacher was, what do I need to have to ensure that my students are learning efficiently and effectively? At first, this question was difficult for me to answer because I knew to teach online was vastly different from having a classroom. This led me to do some research and become a little creative to determine what materials I could use to teach English online. Table of Contents Why Using Equipment? Instructional Activities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas How to Set Up Your EFL Classroom the Right Way Once you've decided on a proper desk arrangement (read the post if you haven't yet!), it's time to think about the set-up of the rest of the classroom, including the students themselves. This post explores how to set up your EFL classroom the right way to maximize efficiency and fun with your students. Table of Contents The Right Student Placement Placing Your Equipment Effectively Decorating Your Classroom Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: The Right Student Placement So you've got the desks arranged in one of the recommended set-ups and now you need to fill those chairs with your students. If you don't know the students or you are begining a...  [Read more]

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences The Influence of Seating Arrangements on Classroom Productivity The type of seating arrangement you choose for your classroom can depend on various factors as well as directly affect the productivity of your students. Classroom equipment, lessons, and activities, amount of students, as well as disciplinary measures, should all be considered when deciding on what type of seating arrangement will be appropriate to fit your lesson plan and or teaching style each day. Also deciding who sits where is just as important as the seating arrangement and lesson itself. Table of Contents Factors to Consider Research on The Issue Study Results Discipline Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Teach English to Children Online There are a lot of things to consider when you teach English to children online. Aside from the basic knowledge about the English language, you should also take into account your professionalism as an educator, the suitable place where you'll be setting up your office, the essential devices that you'll be needing for online teaching, and other prerequisites like paraphernalia (toys, flashcards, and visual aids), and computer applications. Table of Contents Professionalism Environment Equipment Learning Paraphernalia, Props and Aids Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate John K. Please note that this...  [Read more]

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Is it hard to get a job teaching English online? Securing an online English teaching job is certainly achievable, especially with a TEFL qualification. This mode of teaching is highly sought after due to its flexibility, allowing educators to tailor their schedules around other commitments. Whether you are looking for a full-time career or a part-time gig, online teaching can be the perfect fit. The major appeal lies in the ability to teach from virtually any location, provided you have a stable internet connection and the right equipment. Table of Contents What are the typical requirements for an online English teacher? Do I need a degree to teach English online? Can non-native English speakers teach English online? Do I need previous experience to teach English online? What equipment...  [Read more]

How do I set up my online TEFL classroom? Whether you have joined an online teaching platform or have chosen a solo path, one of your first tasks will be to construct an ideal online classroom setting. While some may envisage teaching from a hammock in their backyard while donned in beachwear, the actual scenario tends to be quite different. To retain existing students and attract new ones, it is essential that your online classroom strikes the perfect chord. Thankfully, achieving this isn't too challenging, and we are here to guide you with some valuable tips. Table of Contents Choosing a teaching space Having the right equipment The importance of the back wall The importance of props The virtual classroom The image of the teacher Choosing a teaching space The most critical aspect when...  [Read more]