Theresa Confer-StandishJan 11, 20241 min readIt's been a long time everybody, but I'm Back!I taught public school last year and stepped away from my online world. It wasn't a good fit for my family. I'm back online but also now...
Theresa Confer-StandishJan 21, 20231 min readLet's Catch UpWow! It seems like a decade since I have taken a moment to breathe and blog. I have been SO busy! I went back to the full-time classroom...
Theresa Confer-StandishJul 11, 20200 min readUpdate on BlingABC and Review of Hosting Vipkid Virtual Meetup
Theresa Confer-StandishJun 23, 20201 min readOne intro video for all the companies you work with!If you work for several companies, you will want to make one intro video good enough to please parents on ALL platforms. Tips: DO NOT...
Theresa Confer-StandishMay 18, 20200 min readGet Complete Control of Your Schedule While Teaching Online
Theresa Confer-StandishMay 14, 20201 min readMusic in Your Online Classroom: Extension and EngagementI have started using more music in VIPKID and Outschool to boost classroom fun and engagement. It is a great way to build on the skills...
Theresa Confer-StandishMay 13, 20201 min readTeaching on Outschool.com (No Degree Required)Teaching on Outschool is very different that teaching for online ESL companies. With Outschool. you can teach anything you are...
Theresa Confer-StandishApr 16, 20201 min readTeaching Phonics: Short and Long "o" vowel SoundsIn this video, I cover some fun ways to teach "o" sounds in your ESL classroom.
Theresa Confer-StandishApr 14, 20201 min readCamera Placement and Screen Setup for Online ClassroomsYou need to be looking at your students to make personal connections and facilitate the online classroom. In order for this to work, it...
Theresa Confer-StandishApr 5, 20201 min readTeaching Cursive in ESL OnlineCursive is a great tool for all students. It is particularly useful in the online classroom, because the pen tools work more efficiently...
Theresa Confer-StandishMar 17, 20201 min readSaint Patrick's Day in the ClassroomHolidays are a great time to share multicultural experiences with our students. Here are a few easy ways to add Saint Patrick's Day to...
Theresa Confer-StandishFeb 23, 20201 min readConversation Starters ESL: What to ask instead of asking "What did you do today?Let's get real for a moment. Our students lives are more difficult now than ever before. They are faced with insurmountable fear and...
Theresa Confer-StandishFeb 20, 20201 min readBuilding Regular Students in ESL OnlineThe best way to build regular students in your ESL classrooms is to communicate with parents and learning partners on a regular basis....
