Tag Archives: dedication

Meet My Publisher: Createspace

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

Publish Your Words, Your Way That’s the motto of CreateSpace, my publisher. In one week, I became a three time published author: Teaching Debate in Chile Teaching Academic Writing Celestial Games: The First Pot of Gold I still can’t believe … Continue reading →

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“Ganas”: Jaime Escalante (“Stand and Deliver”) & Excellence

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

Blogging allows me to do several things. First and foremost, it allows me to reflect on my teaching practice. There are times, however, when what I need is not reflection, but inspiration. In such a time, my blog allows me … Continue reading →

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Don’t Quit – Rededicated: Black in America 2 – Principal Steve Perry

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

As I watched this video I was amazed by the depths of the committment to achieving excellence, for others, that Dr. Steve Perry displayed throughout the entire length of the interview. At one point I asked myself why there aren’t … Continue reading →

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Desiderata: Things to be Desired ~ #CCK11 #ELTchat #Edchat

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

‘Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, … Continue reading →

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Connectivism Already Happened: Practitioners – Let’s Explain It… Now – While We Still Have A Job… #CCK11 #ELTchat

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

Connectivism, the practice already happened. Let me repeat that, “Connectivism already happened.” Educators, around the world, have moved forward, integrating technology into practice. The members of my PLN, all of my diverse PLN entities, are using technology, for their own … Continue reading →

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#CCK11 – 11 Minutes of Radio DS106: How Did We Get Here? #ELTchat

Posted on February 12, 2011 by

Today we look at the path to arrive at where connectivism theory is at today. Before going further, I want to take full responsibility for any inaccuracy, omissions, or errors in the notes that follow. They represent my own imperfect … Continue reading →

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The Non-Native English Speaking Teacher: TEFL? Teaching? A Profession?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

PREAMBLE: There are moments in history when time stops, and for a moment, the Earth stands still on its axis. The profession of TEFL and Teaching, worldwide, finds itself in just such a moment. The Earth itself seems to be … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Singer: Would You Let This Woman Sing At Your Wedding?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

Sweeter than heaven, hotter than hell. Sounds like something I’d say to my wife, Gaby, since both comments describe her perfectly. But come on, as a wedding song? I mean for seduction, anticipation of pending passion, perfect – but as … Continue reading →

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Successful Learning Of English Is Organic: Nurture The Process

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

Peter Win, is quite impressive in his fluency in Chinese. He is the President of EF China, an English Language Teaching organization. Now here’s the question: How much dedication, hours upon hours of sustained effort, was necessary, for him to … Continue reading →

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Does The Language We Speak Shape How We Think?

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

Does the language we speak shape how we think? I find this question to be an intriguing one. In fact, it was recently the subject of a lively debate at the Economist news magazine. Now, I speak three languages rather … Continue reading →

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