Sally-Jayne Braisby

Sally-Jayne Braisby, England, Foundation, Primary, Adult, MFL, Maths, English, SEN

Freelance MFL teacher, tutor, HE Lecturer; English & Maths KS2 tutor; supply/PPA teacher. Interest in dyslexia. Learning BSL. Love children's books & writing.

SJB Teaching
A mixture of:

• ideas I have tried successfully for teaching maths and English to children with special needs (dyslexia, hearing impairment)
• ideas for teaching languages in the classroom that I have tried or picked up from other people
• cultural elements for MFL teaching (eg Christmas around the world)
• personal experiences of resources I have found good and not so good
• personal experiences of being self-employed as a teacher

Theme: adult, british, sign language, BSL, dyslexia, education, english, french, german, grammar, kinesthetic, KS1, KS2, KS3, languages, learning, maths, mfl, numeracy, reading, self-employed, spain, spanish, teaching, tuition, tutor, visual writing

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Katherine Pisana

Katherine Pisana, California, USA, Continuing, Higher, Adult, Educational Technology

I’m what Gilly Salmon (2002) calls the ‘Nomadict e-Moderator’: “E-moderators are as mobile as their students. Many are portfolio e-moderators, working for several educational institutions and providers, all over the world, at any one time. They work for institutions that provide them with the best support for their mobile working lives.

They have not only a highly developed awareness of the ways in which traditions of learning and expectations vary in different cultures but also the ability to work across discipline and levels of education… They can relate well to students without needing to meet with them. They focus on promoting the concepts of ownership of the learning process, active learning, independence… self-motivation and a level of autonomy.”

But, to put it more simply, I’m a teacher. I’m also a student. The only way I think we can be good teachers is to always be students. To consciously to be part of the audience so that we can remember why we’re here in the first place. To observe the world, to watch others’ journeys and vicariously learn through them, to digest and process information, turn it into knowledge… and eventually manifest wisdom.

Virtually Scholastic
In 2004 I fell into the world of educational technology while working for a university in the UK. This blog is a collection of my observations and a documentation of my evolution since that journey began. I’ll share discoveries with you of tools that I find interesting and relevant to my work.

I’ll provide feedback on how technologies add value (or not!) from a personal level as well as from a professional standpoint. I’ll also include the occasional story meant to ease the hearts of those in similar shoes (you’re not the only one!!).

Perhaps I’ll also inject an anecdote or two to stimulate the minds of those who are interested, and… of course, to inspire myself through the art of reflection.

Further Information: LinkedIn

Theme: elearning, accessibility of education, budget, economy, employment, case study, community, connection, eModerator, learning, technologist, librarian, mentor, teacher, tutor, learning object, multimedia, open source, lesson plan, curriculum, RLO, repository, tools, training, video

Eric H. Roth

Eric H. Roth, USA, College, Adult, Teaching Speaking Skills for English Language Learners

Born in New York City and raised in Indiana, I now live in Los Angeles, California. A lecturer at the University of Southern California and columnist for Easy English Times, I have taught English for over a dozen years.

Previous I taught in inner city high schools, community colleges, adult schools, and intensive English programs. I am a member of CATESOL, TESOL, ICA, and IPP. I also write co-wrote an ESL textbook titled Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topic

Compelling Conversations for English Teachers and Tutors
Ask more. Know more. Share more. Create compelling conversations. That's the philosophy behind this university English teacher's blog that includes conversation starters, conversation lessons, teaching conversation tips, book reviews, ESL articles, and promotes an advanced ESL conversation textbook called Compelling Conversation: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics.

Other topics include oral presentations, evaluating speaking skills, and education debates. Try it - you'll like it!

"Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity." Aristotle
"Every child miseducated is a child lost." John F. Kennedy

Theme: english teacher, english as a second language, english as a foreign language, conversation skills, book reviews, oral presentations, teaching techniques, teachers' resources, ESP, tutor, ebooks, public education, immigration, global english, international english, higher education