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...

There is a tired old saying: History is written by the victors, and the vanquished remain unheard. It is quite cliché but holds truth,...

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...

In the 21st century, where effective communication and critical thinking are necessary to succeed in any field, the art of debating has...

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...

I have been using ChatGPT for a variety of practical purposes, from creating lesson plans to teach debating skills, to more wacky things...

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...

As an international educator, it is my responsibility to teach my students about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a...

I recently had an interview with an international school and was asked what “holistic education” meant to me. Having worked in education...

Back in 2013 I was working with ETASHA Society, a Delhi based non-profit organization. We were building short term training programs to...

A colleague of mine (thank you Dan!) recently told me about an information gap activity called Half a Crossword. Since finding out about...

Solving Problems A crucial life skill is problem-solving. We are all faced with problems throughout the course of our lives. And it is up...

In a previous post, I spoke about the importance of multilingualism in the 21st century. Speaking multiple languages brings with it many...

We live in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. And with technological innovations and advancements...

In an earlier post, I wrote about analytical skills, and the process of analyzing something. Throughout one’s academic career, as well as...

One of the most common pieces of feedback students receive about their work is that it requires more analysis. As a teacher, I often tell...

In history, we often talk about primary and secondary sources. But what exactly are they, and what is the difference between them?...

PEEL paragraphs! A simple yet very effective hack to write fantastic paragraphs. The PEEL paragraph method is a way to help you organize...