10 Reasons Why I Blog

Why do I blog? 1)  I blog to reflect on what I’ve done with technology in my ESL classes. 2)  I blog to record what I need to remember the next time I try doing something similar. 3)  I blog to share with my colleagues across the country and the globe what has worked for [...]

In Language Teaching, Silence Is Golden!

Using silence as a technique for improving student communication and language development has always been important in second language acquisition.  Too many of us get nervous when our students stop speaking, and we jump in to fill in their blanks or to give them ideas to “energize” their train of thought.  Or, we allow other [...]

Guest Post 1: Dr. Marco O’Brien on The Lesson of Icarus and Fast Food Learning

Educational institutions and education decision makers are expressing a growing concern about the parity and overall value of online courses and degrees. The National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP) members, argue that some of these online courses and degrees should not be accepted. Some days ago I attended the faculty meeting [...]