Social Media

The social media that I plan to use in my career would definitely be Twitter. I believe that Twitter is a way for students to display the knowledge learned in a course while also incorporating technology. When younger children use Twitter I do believe that the page should be private, allowing only parents and other classrooms in the school the opportunity to view any posts made by the students. This microblog site makes using technology an essential part of learning. I also think that using Twitter in the classroom would be an excellent way to give students, who are normally shy, the opportunity to interact in the classroom. Twitter also gives students the chance to display the knowledge they learn in class. When children are able to show others what they have learned they feel more confident in what they do. Using this piece of social media also actively engages parents and other members of the community in the learning process.

ESL Certification: In High Demand!

With growing numbers of English Language Learners in the United States, there has been an increase in the demand for ESL certified teachers. In many districts there are very few jobs that are available that do not require teachers to be ESL certified. In other school districts they are requiring that most teachers attend ESL classes in an effort to increase awareness regarding ESL certification. Once the TExES examination has been take and passed, one can seek ESL certification without returning to a college or a university. To become ESL certified all you have to do is study the material required for the certification and sign up to take the exam. In many districts teachers who are ESL certified receive a stipend also. Remember that being ESL certified does not require you to speak a language other than English. Speaking both English and another language is known as being bilingual.