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...
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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 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...
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...
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 13, 20221 min read
Enrichment Sessions for the Social Sciences
I have been working with students for International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement and IELTS preparation. And now, with exams over and...
May 29, 20222 min read
TED Talk - Play, passion, purpose by Tony Wagner
Back in 2013 I was working with ETASHA Society, a Delhi based non-profit organization. We were building short term training programs to...
Feb 28, 20225 min read
How to Learn a Language Online
In a previous post, I spoke about the importance of multilingualism in the 21st century. Speaking multiple languages brings with it many...
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Lifelong Learning: An Antidote to a World in Flux
We live in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. And with technological innovations and advancements...
Jan 19, 20222 min read
So What Exactly Does "Synthesize" Mean?
In a couple of my earlier posts, I explored the act of analyzing and evaluating. Both skills are important higher order thinking skills...
Jan 11, 20222 min read
So What Exactly Does “Evaluate” Mean?
In an earlier post, I wrote about analytical skills, and the process of analyzing something. Throughout one’s academic career, as well as...
Jan 6, 20223 min read
So What Exactly Does “Analyze” Mean?
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...
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