Lesson Plan – How to Lead a Discussion Effectively
This semester I am teaching an elective at a private university in Bogotá, Colombia with the Faculty of Business. It is called “21st...
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May 7, 20232 min read
Movie Review: Vaathi
On demand streaming services have changed the game for foreign language films. It's so easy now to watch films from around the world with...
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...
Mar 5, 20233 min read
Book Review: The Four Agreements
I recently started a book club with my partner and her cousin, and our first book was "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. I enjoy...
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Teaching the Sustainable Development Goals
As an international educator, it is my responsibility to teach my students about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a...
Feb 15, 20232 min read
4 Corners Activity
Incorporating movement into the classroom can have several benefits, both physically and academically. Getting students to move around...
Feb 2, 20233 min read
Book Review: The Rise of English: Global Politics and the Power of Language
Between the 17th and 20th century, an important theme was that of the nation-state. The idea of sovereignty became an idea that shaped...
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...
Jan 7, 20232 min read
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...
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Book Review - The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains
I have been thinking about the impact of the internet on the way our brains work for a while now. As an educator, I understand the power...
Oct 7, 20222 min read
A Tuesday at Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz
A couple of months ago, on a Tuesday afternoon, I finished my class at Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz, where I have been teaching...
Aug 16, 20223 min read
7 Things I Learned as a High School Teacher
I spent 3 years teaching at an international private co-ed IB school in Bogota, Colombia. I taught the humanities and geography. In this...
Jul 8, 20222 min read
The Rhetorical Appeals of Ethos, Pathos and Logos
We communicate for different purposes and there are many manners in which we can communicate. And effective communication is one of the...
Jun 28, 20223 min read
The Day of the Triffids
One of my favorite genres of fiction is utopian/dystopian fiction. Such creative pieces of work that explore the wonders and horrors of...
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