Posts Tagged Education
This tag links everything I write about education—being a teacher and doing teaching stuff.
Overcoming Culture Shock: What Research (and Experience) Suggests
What does research say about overcoming culture shock? I combine key findings with personal stories from living in China to share practical ways to adjust.
PACT: A Catchy Alternative to SMART Goals
I nerd out on goal-setting frameworks. PACT is a little-known one I found in one corner of the internet.
Two Passing Ships on the Sea: A Graduation Reflection
My 12th-grade students graduated a few days ago. I reflect on my own experience moving abroad in 2017 and on the challenges and opportunities they will also face.
How AI Is Affecting Education—And What It Means for the Future
AI is upsetting the power balance between teachers and students. I explore how teachers can adapt to the rise of generative AI and use it to promote real learning and critical thinking.
Making Browser-Based Educational Games
I describe my recent experience making a browser-based word matching game for a colleague. src="/src/assets/posts/img/game-screenshot.png"
Making Slideshows with AI
I demonstrate the process from idea to PowerPoint slideshow. It’s a technique that saves me hours of time every semester.
Scraping the Web for IELTS Questions
I use Python to build a library of IELTS writing questions I can use in the classroom.
Planning for the New School Year
I’m an English teacher. I’m preparing for the new school year starting next month.