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Expanded search and browse features Content Spotlight: Cultural highlights Lesson ideas My Resource List to save/send links Calendar of TESOL events Social media feed

Teaching and Learning Resources

Resources for learning about the United States: Browse materials related to American culture Links to websites about museums, the White House, and U.S. history Content Spotlight with cultural highlights and activities American Culture

Content Spotlight  Highlights of American culture  Links to AE resources and materials  Classroom activities and lesson ideas  Social media connections

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 Create a list of resources to save for later:  Select each resource to:  Add  Remove  View “My Resource List” to see what is on your list  Send your list by My Resource List

Trace Effects: Let the Adventure Begin! K EY T HEMES : Community Activism Environmental Conservation Empowering Women Science and Innovation Entrepreneurship Mutual Understanding  Online & DVD-based computer game for Access students  3-D multimedia learning experience  Exposes players to American culture through interactive gaming

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Trace Features and Resources  Offline DVD game for low-resource contexts  Video DVD and graphic novels  Language practice mobile app  Comprehensive teacher’s manual  Certificate of completion for each chapter  Featured web links:  U.S. Department of State  Other U.S. Government agencies  U.S. educational organizations

Trace Word Soup First-ever mobile app for feature phones Available with online and DVD editions of Trace Effects Standalone game created as part of the Trace Effects suite

How to Download Trace Word Soup  Trace Word Soup is located in biNu’s ‘Games’ section  To download biNu, visit:  Preview the game using the biNu emulator: cloud/emulator/ (java must be enabled) cloud/emulator/  Help is available at:

Introduction to Trace Effects Rick Rosenberg Tuesday November 20, :00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Teaching with Trace Effects: Tips in the Teacher's Manual Dawn Bikowski Tuesday December 4, :00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Extending Learning in Trace Effects: Practice Activities and Multi-player Games Deborah Healey Tuesday December 18, :00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Using Trace Effects Graphic Novels and Video in the Classroom Deborah Healey Tuesday January 15, :00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Trace Effects Webinar Series To participate, log in as a guest: Trace Ning (

Evaluating Trace Effects: How Do You Know What Works? Deborah Healey Tuesday January 29, :00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Learning by Doing: Communicative Language Teaching with Trace Effects Jacqueline Gardy Tuesday February 12, :00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Trace Effects and the TESOL Technology Standards Jeff Kuhn Tuesday February 26, :00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Incorporating Trace Effects Teacher’s Manual Activities into Lesson Plans Dawn Bikowski Tuesday March 12, :00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Trace Effects Webinar Series To participate, log in as a guest: Trace Ning (

Accessing Trace Effects  Play Trace Effects NOW at the NEW American English website  Request copies of the Trace Effects DVD through your local American Embassy, Consulate, or RELO  Access Trace Effects teaching resources on the Trace Effects Ning (Note: it may take up to 24 hours to be approved; for teachers ONLY)  Download Trace Word Soup (Note: for feature & android phones; iOS coming soon)

The Office of English Language Programs : Regional English Language Officers (RELOs) English Language Programs: -E-Teacher Scholarship Program -English Access Microscholarship Program -English Language Specialist Program -English Language Fellow Program To Learn More About Us: