Explore the new Side by Side portal: A gateway to digital resources for students and teachers

The session will focus on resources that create a fun and motivating learning environment and will feature some of students’ and teachers’ favorite multimedia course highlights, including raps, songs, videos, and cartoons.

Time: 12:00pm PST / 2:00pm CST / 3:00pm EST

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Join us to discover the wealth of digital resources available through our new online gateway for Side by Side (Plus and Extra) and Foundations, powered by the Pearson English Portal. Access codes included in all student books and workbooks provide complete audio programs. New Instructor Resource access codes for each course level provide all the resources previously available separately, including Teacher’s Guides, Multilevel Activities, Picture Cards, Communication Games, and Testing Programs. The session will focus on resources that create a fun and motivating learning environment and will feature some of students’ and teachers’ favorite multimedia course highlights, including raps, songs, videos, and cartoons.

Time: 12:00pm PST / 2:00pm CST / 3:00pm EST

Presenter(s): Bill Bliss

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About Bill Bliss

Bill Bliss has worked in English language and civics education since 1974 as a teacher, trainer, refugee center program manager, consultant to government agencies and school systems, and advocate for immigrant and refugee education. He is the author of many courseware publications used in English language, literacy, civics education, and career preparation programs in the United States and worldwide.

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