Similar to using props to teach English online, incorporating realia into the virtual classroom engages students and makes for a livelier class. Virtual realia refers to authentic resources found online, such as advertisements, photographs, menus, receipts, or maps. While any of these will work for both an in-person class or an online class (for the latter, simply hold the objects up to your screen), you can also make use of virtual realia in the online classroom. Or, it can be something you’ve brought from outside of class, like a collection of colorful brochures, a stuffed animal, tickets, or souvenirs you got while traveling. ![]() Realia can incorporate what’s already in your classroom, such as a desk, chair, or poster. Additionally, realia is more dynamic than a written word or flashcard used to teach a concept. For online classes, it provides a visual aid to engage students. For in-person classes, it adds a kinesthetic element for people who learn better with hands-on activities. This can make it easier to recall information. ![]() Realia for ESL can make the learning experience more memorable and create connections between objects and vocabulary words or other language concepts. Realia is a real-life item, such as online teacher Sallie’s guitar, that is used to teach a word or concept.
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