I always love coming across technology tools that make my life easier! 😉 Recently, thanks to a colleague, I was introduced to canva.com. Similar to glogster but better! I created a few flyers/posters for upcoming workshops but the possibilities are endless for world...
*An interpersonal communication activity* Interpersonal communication is the hardest skill for our students to gain confidence. How can we better prepare students to have meaningful interactions in the target language? “Emoticons” or those little images have been part...
My first experience at #ISTE2015 was, in one word, awesome! I learned about so many neat tools, met some amazing educators and walked away from this conference feeling excited for the start of the new school year- even though it is only July! Today, I would like to...
Scratching your head wondering whether or not your students really comprehended what you were saying…oh no! The best to know if students are “with us” and comprehending the message they are receiving is to ASSESS…frequently! Formative...
As we all plan to “go back” and meet our new group of young minds to transform into Spanish speaking geniuses, I have been working on a “Get-to-know-you” Google form for students to fill out during the first week back. The survey has been...
It wasn’t too long ago that I would rely on the local newspaper, magazine or flier for the most current & relevant information to my field: education. It seems as if overnight, the dynamics of social media have radically transformed what I read, interpret...