1. and americanenglish.state.gov

2. 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

3. Teaching and Learning Resources

4. 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

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

6. Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A.

7. Download or Save Publications

8.  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 email My Resource List

9. 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

10. englishprograms.state.govamericanenglish.state.gov Trace: A Closer Look

11. 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

12. 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

13. How to Download Trace Word Soup  Trace Word Soup is located in biNu’s ‘Games’ section  To download biNu, visit: http://m.binu.com/ http://m.binu.com/  Preview the game using the biNu emulator: http://www.binu.com/apps- cloud/emulator/ (java must be enabled) http://www.binu.com/apps- cloud/emulator/  Help is available at: http://www.binu.com/faq/ http://www.binu.com/faq/

14. Introduction to Trace Effects Rick Rosenberg Tuesday November 20, 2012 10:00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Teaching with Trace Effects: Tips in the Teacher's Manual Dawn Bikowski Tuesday December 4, 2012 10:00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Extending Learning in Trace Effects: Practice Activities and Multi-player Games Deborah Healey Tuesday December 18, 2012 10:00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Using Trace Effects Graphic Novels and Video in the Classroom Deborah Healey Tuesday January 15, 2013 10:00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Trace Effects Webinar Series To participate, log in as a guest: http://goo.gl/zhr8B) http://goo.gl/zhr8B Trace Ning (http://traceeffects.ning.com)http://traceeffects.ning.com

15. Evaluating Trace Effects: How Do You Know What Works? Deborah Healey Tuesday January 29, 2013 10:00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Learning by Doing: Communicative Language Teaching with Trace Effects Jacqueline Gardy Tuesday February 12, 2013 10:00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Trace Effects and the TESOL Technology Standards Jeff Kuhn Tuesday February 26, 2013 10:00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Incorporating Trace Effects Teacher’s Manual Activities into Lesson Plans Dawn Bikowski Tuesday March 12, 2013 10:00-10:45am EST 4:00-4:45 EST Trace Effects Webinar Series To participate, log in as a guest: http://goo.gl/zhr8B) http://goo.gl/zhr8B Trace Ning (http://traceeffects.ning.com)http://traceeffects.ning.com

16. Accessing Trace Effects  Play Trace Effects NOW at the NEW American English website http://americanenglish.state.govhttp://americanenglish.state.gov  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 http://traceeffects.ning.comhttp://traceeffects.ning.com (Note: it may take up to 24 hours to be approved; for teachers ONLY)  Download Trace Word Soup http://m.binu.comhttp://m.binu.com (Note: for feature & android phones; iOS coming soon)

17. 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: