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Teaching Tip: Engaging Students with Visual Aids
Engaging students in speaking and writing activities can be challenging. Visual aids offer a practical solution to this problem. A single image can spark creativity, encourage discussion, and deepen understanding. Using visuals in the classroom transforms lessons from passive listening into active learning experiences. How Visuals Stimulate Student Production Visuals provide a concrete starting point for students to build ideas. When students see an image, their brains connec
ESLC
Dec 18, 20252 min read
Honoring and Remembering Judy Taylor
Judy with her grandchildren at the ESLC's Annual Picnic. The ESLC community is mourning the loss of a longtime volunteer, Judy Taylor (1949–2025). Before joining the ESLC team, Judy built a meaningful career as a teacher of gifted and talented children, and she was well known for her commitment to learners who needed additional support in the classroom. Education was at the center of her life, and she carried that commitment forward in every space she entered. At the ESLC, Ju
ESLC
Dec 18, 20252 min read
Utah Philanthropy Day 2025
From left to right: Roya R (ESLC Volunteer), Katie Donoviel (Executive Director), Jessica Hercules (Community Engagement Director), Liz M. (ESLC Volunteer), Kelsey R. (ESLC Volunteer), Jeremy Franklin (ESLC Volunteer & Board Member), Deborah Dilley (Administrative Operations Director). Not pictured: Terri H. On Friday, December 5, Utah once again came together to celebrate Utah Philanthropy Day, the state’s flagship celebration of volunteerism, generosity, and civic spirit. T
Jessica Hercules
Dec 12, 20252 min read
ESLC's Annual Picnic
Each year, the English Skills Learning Center looks forward to our annual Picnic in the Park , a special event where staff, students,...
Jessica Hercules
Sep 24, 20252 min read
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