My first experience with blogging was back in 7th grade. My initial understanding of the purpose of a blog was to post poorly written love poems and hope that the my tortured soul would be heard. To my disappointment, it didn't actually seem like they were - although the tool I used then, Xanga, didn't … Continue reading Tech Review: WordPress for Teacher Blogging
Make Learning a Little Tastier
By @SGroshell I was first inspired to cook with my students in Vietnam when we read a story called The First Tortilla, by Rudolfo Anaya. On the third page or so, a student raised her hand and asked, “What’s a tortilla?” No one else in the class knew either. I quickly projected a picture of … Continue reading Make Learning a Little Tastier
Goals are Easier with A/C
The whole of Athens, Greece buzzes below us as my wife and I sit in a dark hotel room, ceiling fan clanking and vibrating over our heads, as we prepare for the school year ahead of us. Such is the life of an international school teacher. Check out more teacher memes My heart is pounding … Continue reading Goals are Easier with A/C