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<\/a><\/p>\nGrouping students together in a variety of ways is a powerful tool in most teachers’ toolboxes. For ELL students, it increases their language opportunities tenfold.\u00a0 However, it has become much more complicated since March 2020. How do you put students together when you need to keep them physically distant?<\/p>\n
Pairs grouping are probably the easiest way to go. Students can still sit 6 feet apart and hear each other. However, having students use outside spaces for group work can also be possible, although more complicated with our wet winters.<\/p>\n
While physical groupings are not always feasible, digital ones have become more readily available. Breakout rooms in Zoom or Teams offer virtual spaces for students to work together. Furthermore, Office 365 means that students can collaborate on multiple documents with groupings from in their class, school, or even district like never before.<\/p>\n
Putting students together often allows for them to learn from each other and shifts the focus from teacher-centric conversations. This allows students to push each other for more more meaningful learning.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Teen Group Chat<\/strong> is a program for\u00a0newcomer youth who want to meet other\u00a0youth and practice speaking English. We will play games, connect, and discuss an interesting topic in a fun and friendly online group\u00a0setting.\u00a0 All English language learners are welcome.\u00a0The next meeting is: January 23 at 3:00pm.\u00a0<\/strong>Email\u00a0teenservices@bpl.bc.ca<\/a> for the video meeting (Zoom) link.<\/p>\n