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A Language Teacher's Journey

September 28, 2015
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“I Figure I’ll Try One Thing” – Presenting Tech Options as Opportunities Not Necessities

On Friday last week I was lucky to present to a small group of staff interested in on-line and tech options to enhance their classrooms. I was surprised any came as the person who put out our Pro-D agenda wrote … Continue reading

February 17, 2014
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Developing Conversation Skills: The “Follow Up Question” Game

We work hard in my class on developing an ease at conversing. It isn’t natural for many people, including me I’ll admit, so why would we expect it to be so for our students? This semester I have a new … Continue reading

August 7, 2013
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What If Your Bulletin Board Could Speak? QR Codes in the Classroom….

Language Sensei is on summer break until I return to school September 3rd. Just as I spend time rethinking my teaching and learning anew, Language Sensei will be revisiting past posts concentrating on professional change and ‘easy to implement tech’. … Continue reading

February 19, 2013
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Independent…Directed…Finding the Balance

As the organizer of a  modern languages program I always look to providing opportunities to expand my program, and the options for students. A few years ago students, who had completed their 4th year of study (the highest course there … Continue reading

May 29, 2012
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Thoughts on Maintaining a Successful Language Program…

*First a disclaimer. I teach in Canada, an officially bilingual country with an institutionalized requirement of more than 1 language for success in many areas of work. This is also reflected in our 4 year universities that require language to … Continue reading

May 1, 2012
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Web 2.0 – My ‘Easy’ Way into EdTech….

While writing a request to my district for enhanced network access  for my account (ultimately denied!) I had a chance to reflect on my current use of technology in class. Due to a lack of funding for ‘hardware’ , my … Continue reading

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