Here is the handout for my presentation at Hiroshima JALT on November 17, 2013.
Content-Focused Language Instruction
This is the slideshow I will be using in Hiroshima next month (11/17).
We miss you Don . . .
I just received news that my stepbrother Donald Uselman passed away. Don was a couple of years younger than me but has always been one of my heroes. I regret not having more opportunities to sit and talk with Don over the past several years. He is definitely in my thoughts and prayers today. We will miss you Don.
Simple Ways to Cultivate Happiness
Simple but powerful ways to lighten up the classroom.
10 Motivational TED Talks
I am a huge fan of MakeUseOf.com, a tech blog run by my Krygyz friend Aibek. I am on the daily mailing list and try to at least skim through it every day. If and when I do get around to reading through, I almost always find at least one website, software or article that is worth noting. Here is a post with motivational TED talks. Enjoy.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-motivational-ted-talks-to-help-you-chip-away-at-your-mental-blocks/
Thinking About Engagement – Video
This teacher has the right idea about engaging learners. I wonder if this will work with my learners.
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