Academics
ELL-U academics are designed to provide users with a personalized, self-paced, and flexible approach to professional development. ELL-U is modeled after a virtual college campus to provide ESOL practitioners with professional development opportunities and a shared learning community. While ELL-U is not an accredited university, users can earn ELL-U participation hours through their engagement in online courses, study circles, training events, and clubs.
ELL-U registered users will have access to experts in the field through facilitated learning activities, faculty office hours, and online discussions. Visit the Faculty Directory for bios and contact information of the ESOL subject matter experts that are currently members of our faculty.
To learn more about our learning activities and register to participate, visit the Online Courses, Study Circles, and Training Events pages under ELL-U Academics.
Preview the ELL-U featured learning activity!
This online tutorial offers participants a clear roadmap to using the site for professional growth and engagement in the ELL-U community. The tutorial provides guidance on how best to utilize ELL-U resources, learning activities, and communities to improve teacher practice as well as guidance for navigating and using the website effectively. Upon completion of this tutorial, participants will have a full understanding of how ELL-U resources can be used to deepen and improve classroom practice. Users will also understand how to navigate and use the features and functions of the site to fully engage in, contribute to, and benefit from the ELL-U community.
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Testimonials
I would recommend this course to a wide range of ESL and EFL teachers. It would be perfect for students in any MATEOSL program, as well as teachers in an academic ESL setting who need more strategies to teach the students who have gaps in their literacy skills. Additionally, it would be a great resource to teachers of adult learners, as a refresher course to the concepts they have already learned, as well as a reminder of why the work that they are doing is so important. (OC02)