Objectives: To learn more about research on “what motivates us” and when do we feel like working? Lesson plan: Watch the movie below. Try to
Month: May 2010
Useful places to visit
Image via CrunchBase NachoFoto NachoFoto could be a great resource for anyone that uses current events in his or her classroom. NachoFoto provides images that
To my students when they graduate in June
Ellen DeGeneres Commencement Speech at Tulane University (2009-05-16). Wish I was so funny! Since I’m not I invite you to watch Ellen! Funny and touching!
7 skills students need for their future
Dr. Tony Wagner, co-director of Harvard’s Change Leadership Group has identified what he calls a “global achievement gap,” . You may find the presentation here
The greater the struggle…..
Competency goal Use digital tools in an independent, critical and creative manner in the gathering of information, and in the communication and presentation of his
Social Media Revolution 2
Social Media Revolution 2 is a refresh of the original video with new and updated social media & mobile statistics that are hard to ignore.
David Cameron’s statement as prime minister
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Discussion groups in English class
Image by Keith Allison via Flickr Objectives: To learn how to discuss in small groups and hopefully be able to speak in larger groups later