Reading for Gist vs Reading for Detail
I used to teach IELTS preparation classes at the British Council, where I trained my students to read for gist and detail — skills...
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Different Reading Skills and Strategies
Reading is a skill that involves various strategies to enhance comprehension, retention, and enjoyment. Depending on the context and...
Jun 263 min read
An IB MYP Integrated Humanities e-Assessment with Markscheme
Question 1 (Criteria A – 2 marks): Source A shows an increasing trend of CO2 emissions from 1950 - 2022. Outline one reason for this...
Jun 123 min read
An IB MYP Integrated Humanities e-Assessment
As I complete examining for this year’s MYP Integrated Humanities e-Assessment, I wanted to take up the challenge of creating an...
May 204 min read
Understanding the IB MYP Integrated Humanities E-Assessment
I teach IB MYP Individuals and Societies and have been an IB examiner for the MYP Integrated Humanities E-Assessment for the past three...
May 62 min read
IB Geography Paper 2 Infographic Question - South Korea's TFR
Here is another practice infographic question, along with a mark scheme for Paper 2. This infographic shows changes in South Korea’s TFR...
May 53 min read
IB Geography Paper 2 Infographic Question - Solar Power By Country
The IB Geography exams around the corner and I imagine students around the world are revising all the content and material they have...
Jul 30, 20232 min read
Using ChatGPT to learn English
Last week was my final class at the British Council, where I have been teaching English to adults and young learners for the past year...
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Book Review: 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann
There is a tired old saying: History is written by the victors, and the vanquished remain unheard. It is quite cliché but holds truth,...
Jul 13, 20232 min read
Challenging the Status Quo by Reading
I had the privilege of being educated in different parts of the world. I studied grades 1-4 in the USA, grades 4-6 in Israel, grades 7-9...
Jul 9, 20232 min read
The Importance of Debating Skills
In the 21st century, where effective communication and critical thinking are necessary to succeed in any field, the art of debating has...
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Exploring Tweets on Education by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. But first and foremost, he is an educator. Tyson has...
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Using ChatGPT to Create a Self-Study Learning Plan
I have been using ChatGPT for a variety of practical purposes, from creating lesson plans to teach debating skills, to more wacky things...
Mar 23, 20232 min read
Digital Immigrants, Digital Natives and Those In-Between
As an educator who works with adolescents, I cannot help but deliberate on technology and social media. I use technology every single...
Mar 16, 20232 min read
Cornell Notes: A Powerful Note-Taking Strategy for Effective Learning
When it comes to effective note-taking strategies, Cornell Notes is a tried and true method that has stood the test of time. Developed by...
Jan 22, 20231 min read
IELTS Writing Task Rubric
When preparing students for the writing section of the IELTS, I often emphasize the rubric. Understanding the rubric and exactly what is...
Jan 16, 20231 min read
Holistic Education
I recently had an interview with an international school and was asked what “holistic education” meant to me. Having worked in education...
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My Grad School Application Essays
For the past few years, I have been working with international students to help them navigate university applications around the world....
Dec 13, 20221 min read
IELTS Writing Task 2
In the writing section of the IELTS exam, candidates need to write a discursive essay. The question may have an opinion, problem, or...
Nov 16, 20221 min read
What is the IELTS?
The IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. It is an international standardized test of English language...
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