Is Anybody Out There? By Jane Gonzalez and Alyson Villarreal ESL/ELA Teacher
Communication is the basis of society
VC Blog video-advice Middle School MN students TX ESL High School Students
Oscar Wilde
Advice Love/hate relationship People love it People hate it People need it Moodle introduced it.
VC Blog - Bridges the communication gap Advice column via video conference
As educators, we love to connect gaps and unite people
VC Blog - Bridges gaps and unites students VC Blog Bridges gap
What do 4 th graders and teenagers have in common?
Answer They love to talk, tell stories and share experiences
4 th graders talked Recreated sassy recreation of Jack and Jill
Told Stories and Poems Held a poetry slam
Q & A Shared experiences- It is better for your skin - dah How can I resist sugary drinks?
Q & A Shared experiences- Seriously, go to bed instead of staying up late playing video games like I did when I was your age How can I pay attention in class?
Remember… You’re not alone
VC Blog – Bridges many Gaps: Miles Culture Generation
ELL’s Benefit Listening Speaking Belonging
ELL’s Benefit Fame Super-Star Status Entertaining
4 th graders Benefit Role models, Expanding horizons, Emerging identity
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