Learning from others: a webinar with Penny Ur and an interview with Sandra Morales
2020 has been the year when professional development really went online. There were so many webinars, interviews, conferences, and other opportunities that it was hard to keep up with everything. One thing I remember reading when building a business or developing professionally is the idea of staying on a low-information diet. Tim Ferriss basically makes […]
Teaching students to play Spot It in online classes
Spot It is a game that I enjoy using in my in-person classes, but sadly that hasn’t been possible this year. It’s a game that I sometimes buy as a gift for my young students, as it is a simple game that can be played almost anywhere with almost anyone. One of my students had […]
Among Us Playing Guide and Gaming Night
Last Saturday I held my first ever virtual gaming night in English. I got the idea a few months ago when a few of my students had mentioned Among Us in classes. I decided to check it out, and the game can be used as a way of practicing English in a way that students […]