Students at all levels of English language proficiency need opportunities to practice speaking and listening skills in the classroom. Activities that invite students to talk with each other about what they are learning build essential language skills while also increasing student engagement. In this blog post, we’re going to walk you through the rationale for…
Listenwise is proud to be a part of so many California teachers’ toolkits. With our ever-expanding library of California standards-aligned ELD lessons, we aim to provide rigorous and engaging content for English learners. In this way, our product makes an ideal resource for educators following the California English Learner Roadmap. Read on to learn more…
Listenwise is excited to announce that we have earned ESSA Level IV certification via third-party partner LearnPlatform. This achievement means that Listenwise has demonstrated that we meet the requirements of compliance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). “The Listenwise solution has a foundation in existing research,” says Mary Styers, Ph.D., Director of Research, LearnPlatform…
Did you know that Listenwise ELD lessons can be easily used as ACCESS test prep resources? The materials found in our lessons are ready-made examples of the kinds of questions and visuals provided on the listening exam. In this blog post, we will walk you through how to use Listenwise for WIDA ACCESS test prep while…
Summertime is almost here and with it comes an opportunity to step back, take a breath, and practice some self-care. We wish we could reach through the screen and give each and every one of you a high-five for getting through another school year. Instead, we’ve put together a podcast summer listening list designed to…
On May 24th, 2022, a school shooting took the lives of 19 children and 2 adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. This tragedy joins Parkland and Sandy Hook on the list of horrific school shootings that have taken place in the United States in the last 10 years. Along with the rest of…
Listenwise podcasts are a helpful and easy-to-implement solution to make the most of teaching and learning time! Given the interruptions to academic instruction that COVID-19 challenges have presented, we’ve shared instructional ideas below to help teachers feel confident that they are using our podcasts in the most effective ways to support their students’ learning goals. …
Like many of you, Listenwise is following news about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with an eye for information and perspectives that could be useful for classroom instruction. We’ve heard from many teachers that they are struggling to find sufficient age-appropriate content from trustworthy sources to share with their students. We see ourselves as uniquely positioned…
Our collection of 2800+ engaging and educational podcasts touch on a wide range of topics. Whether it’s a famous actor discussing his dyslexia, the story of an unlikely friendship between two critters, or an exploration of poetry written by gangsters, there is something for everyone. Here, our staff shares some of their favorite Listenwise podcasts,…
Listenwise is so easy to implement that it’s even a great digital tool to use if you are absent and have a substitute teacher with limited teaching experience. That’s why we are excited to debut this collection of substitute lesson ideas that will not only help you but also make it easier for anyone taking…
