Virtual Learning Network

Hi All Just wondering if anyone has any experience of working with ELLs in a Modern Learning Environment. Like many schools, we are in the early stages of planning for the transition and discussing how it will affect our students...

Hi everyone Digital books especially those with audio sound, offer many opportunities for ELLs to develop their oral language, reading and vocabulary skills. This article by Todd Brekhus, in Laguage Magazine extols the benefits of...

I am interested in how we best support oral language development partriculalry for English language learners and students who arrive at school below where we expect them to be functionaing at in oral language.  How can we quickly develop their...

I teach at Merrin Primary School and have been doing a teacher inquiry re: using devices and technology in ways to improve students' writing.  I know that we don't teach much in isolation, but I would love to hear what is working best for...

How well do we support students transitioning from Māori-medium to English medium education? How do we support them to continue to succeed in their learning and to continue to grow in their use of both Māori and English?  I...

 Dr Alyson Mcgee in her post on Successful Leadership Practices to support the teaching and learning of English language learners highlighted a challenge in schools where ELLs are in the minority. "This included a business as...

When a new ELL arrives in your school, what tools do you use to assess their English language level and stage on ELLP? How do you determine the type of language support that would benefit them most? I would love everyone to share their practice so...

"All educators need to view themselves as language teachers" is a statement from my latest blog. Do you agree with this notion?  I would love to know your thoughts and ideas as to, how can we support classroom teachers to teach language...

This space is to discuss how new online tools and apps can meet the needs of English language learners. Ask a question, start a discussion, add to our Google doc of Online Tools and Apps.

How have you used the Using The English Language Learning Progressions: professional support for leaders and teachers modules with staff at your school? What has worked for you in your school?  The MOE has indicated that the English Language...