Objectives: To learn more about research on “what motivates us” and when do we feel like working? Lesson plan: Watch
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
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
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

The greater the struggle…..
Competency goal Use digital tools in an independent, critical and creative manner in the gathering of information, and in the
Social Media Revolution 2
Social Media Revolution 2 is a refresh of the original video with new and updated social media & mobile statistics
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