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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 20, 20233 min read
21st Century Skills for Success
My first job out of university, over 10 years ago, was at ETASHA Society, a non-profit organization based in New Delhi that focused on...

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...

Jun 26, 20232 min read
My Father's Visit to Universidad Nacional de Colombia
A couple of weeks ago, my father is visiting me in Bogotá. As a career diplomat and academician, I felt it would be valuable for my...

May 19, 20232 min read
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...


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...
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