An unusual reunion – lesson plan
It seems quite appropriate that this is the first post on my blog, since it links back to the event that got me thinking seriously about technology and teaching. I shall set the scene. Friday 30...
View ArticleDisconnecting and coming up soon
Something is going to happen pretty soon. Something that I think is going to feel pretty weird. Unplugged I’m off to Spain on holiday next week, and it’s probably going to be a week sans Twitter. I...
View Article[Teacherstream] Drawing in the English language classroom
I’ve recently asked people to tell me if they do drawing with their English language learners, and if so, how they do this. My fora so far have been in comments on this blog, on Twitter and on...
View Articletwitterfeed and selective tweets – Quick tip
Apologies if this is all old hat for you; I just wanted to explain why you’ve been seeing tweets from me with the hashtag #fb. There’s a handy couple of apps and tips I’d just like to share with you,...
View ArticleWhere are your web 2.0 outposts?
I’ve been thinking a little lately about my activities on the web, both here on this blog and elsewhere – a kind of audit if you will. A lot that I’ve got going needs a spring clean, but I think this...
View ArticleYou can never have too many friends, right?
Oh dear, I think I may put some noses a little out of joint with this one. This is my ‘how I see social media working for me’ post. There used to be this divide, see, and it was quite clear – Facebook...
View ArticlePutting the social into association
I went to the IATEFL conference in Liverpool last week wearing a variety of hats. Not literally, but rather to do with the multiple roles I find myself in at the moment: An ESOL teacher very much...
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