Language in the Classroom: Target vs Native Language

Description
Dr. Nellie Deutsch is a Canadian curriculum development leader, consultant, and mentor to educators who want to facilitate blended learning classes and integrate technology into the curriculum in K-12, higher education and in the business sector. Nellie has a Doctor of Education (EDD/CI) in educational leadership specializing in curriculum and instruction from the University of Phoenix online. Nellie researched instructor experiences with implementing technology in blended learning courses in higher education worldwide. Nellie is an experienced English teacher to speakers of English as a foreign and second language both face-to-face and in online learning environments. Nellie is administrator, coordinator and facilitator with a team of educators at Integrating Technology for Active Lifelong Learning (IT4ALL) professional development non-profit organization. Nellie also mentors and provides advice on using Moodle for Teachers (M4T), creating WebQuests, teaching in a virtual class such as WiZiQ, using WikiEducator & applying Web 2.0 tools for instruction and learning.