Connie Malamed’s “10 Qualities of the Ideal Instructional Designer” as a guide.

Connie Malamed maintains a comprehensive, well organized and informative site called the eLearning Coach. I recently found this article and used this list of ten qualities to consider these qualities in relation to teaching and also determine how one might develop these qualities where needed. Three of the qualities stood out to me as a … Continue reading “Connie Malamed’s “10 Qualities of the Ideal Instructional Designer” as a guide.”

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Define success

  I hav e recently been approached to be part of local success stories. This caught me by surprise as I didn’t think of myself worthy enough to feature if I must be completely honest. I have a tendency for undermining myself and then after a good self pep talk I realize that I am […]

HOW TO GET BACK ON TRACK WITH YOUR GOALS.

Have you ever found yourself having specific ideas about how your life should be, and setting up goals which you so badly wish to accomplish – but somehow you just don’t seem to get there? Of course you have. We all have. Including me. Whether we are held back by a lack of motivation or […]

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Teaching Parents of English Language Learners

During the spring and summer I teach parents of English language learners in Massachusetts public schools. This is one part of my work that I enjoy immensely. I have complete freedom to determine curriculum and content and prefer to facilitate a discussion around topics rather than teach. Typically, twelve to eighteen parents attend and often … Continue reading “Teaching Parents of English Language Learners”