Tag: Teaching

I spent a semester studying abroad in Costa Rica, and was astonished to learn within my internship at an elementary school, that English language classes are mandatory for students all the way through high school, and are even required in some colleges. English is the most widely spoken foreign lang...

Hey reader! I wrote a post preceding this one that discusses my take on the faults of the ELL program. You can check it out here, and I recommend reading that one before reading this one. Thank you so much for reading! :) There are 4 types of ELL (English Language Learner) program ...

I have another 8-hour class to teach tomorrow. And then I’m going to look forward to, you know, leaving my house! I’m exhausted — so that’s it for today. See you tomorrow. Shaunta Grimes is a writer and teacher. She is an out-of-place Nevadan living in Northwestern...

Some schools and companies around the world are already connected to this idea, adopting techniques from creativity courses. Many companies today practice the 20% rule (allowing employees to dedicate 20% of their working time to think creatively and explore new ideas). This tendency to evaluate c...

R and Python are similar in many ways. Both are freely available, operate on a wide range of computing platforms, and offer an extensive suite of support for statistics and data science. While R is more focused on statistical analysis, Python’s reach is broader, encompassing a wide variety of ...

Once upon a time, in the magical kingdom of Geometria, lived a wise king named Theo who used to have two wizards named translto and reflecto. Both the wizards had unique magical power —they could move objects without touching them and mirror them perfectly. These powers were known as ‘Tr...

February is not just another month — it’s a time to honor and celebrate the rich tapestry of Black history and culture. Black History Month serves as a reminder to acknowledge the profound contributions and struggles of African Americans throughout history. As parents and educa...

Over the recent years, and more particularly since the success of the Darpa Grand Challenge competitions a decade ago, the race towards the development of fully autonomous vehicles has accelerated tremendously. Many components make up an autonomous vehicle, and some of its most critical on...

This school year has felt like an emotional roller coaster. Every school year does, but something about this year has made the highs and lows feel more extreme. I have felt more doubt and frustration about my teaching, and the educational system in general, than I can remember feeling before. I&r...