January 26, 2018
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Note: This post is a cross-posted on the Path2Proficiency site. I took a look at my gradebook at the end of last year. My tasks were all jumbled together and still classified in the traditional 4 language skills: reading, writing, … Continue reading
January 5, 2018
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Ah the best of intentions – I had them. Two weeks of holidays at Christmas and I’d finally get those 4 posts done that have been sitting there – sitting there waiting for a break in the action. It has … Continue reading
October 13, 2017
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As I’ve always said blogging is my way of discussing my thoughts, ideas and more with myself. It is heartening when it also resonates with others. I am happy to be asked to be part of the group blogging with … Continue reading
September 10, 2017
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It’s been a quick start to the year. I’ve made few promises of instant ‘change’ beyond Learning Targets for all classes this fall and the idea of a soft introduction of proficiency goals with my Year 2’s. The other ‘change’ … Continue reading
August 7, 2017
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Hi there – thanks for registering in my course. I know you’re here in my Japanese class because you: have an incredible interest in learning a foreign language & know it will open you up to some amazing opportunities need … Continue reading
July 26, 2017
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One of the best things for my teaching that I did last year was attend the #tellcollab held in Seattle. It was inspiring, chock full of resources & a huge ‘rethink’ for me. Day 1 told me I was moving … Continue reading
April 12, 2017
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Boy I have struggled with ‘#edtech envy’. One on one, class iPad sets, Google Classroom approval for use, apps galore, reliable WiFi (well we finally have that!) , Google Voice access and no need to worry about provincial privacy laws … Continue reading
January 30, 2017
by leesensei
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I will totally admit – as I did in my last post – that I never was on the ACTFL ‘proficiency’ bandwagon in class. Not that I didn’t get ‘proficiency’ but I didn’t get why I had to focus on … Continue reading
January 24, 2017
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Day 2 of the #TELLCollab continued my exploration of what an effective language teacher is – and my look at how effective I am/can be as a language teacher. It was a tough call to try to tweet and curate … Continue reading