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24 books read in 2021, and these were my favourites…plus additional notable mention for The Silent Patient which was one I read in the final days of the year and was pretty incredible. What are some must read books for me for 2022? instagram.com/p/CYQEJm7FYwW/…

Always searching for chill música en español to play in the background while my students are working that doesn't make the classroom feel like a discoteca! One fav is Somos Dos by @bombaestereo Just don't play the video in class! youtube.com/watch?v=g-_9Bld7… #langchat #bcatml #Spanish

I am now a #Duolingo Certified Educator! I'm planning to use this tool to incorporate more differentiation by encouraging my high engagers to zoom ahead and supporting my attention seekers with work on focus and on basic skills communication skills needed in language acquisition

Over the holidays I watched the whole season of Made in Mexico (@MadeInMexico) on @netflix and it was delightful! Picked up some great expressions to use as palabra-del-dias in my classroom + enjoyed the cast of different personalities, worth the watch! youtube.com/watch?v=fTwXWLd4…

Una estudiante me mandó este video de "The Office" sobre la importancia de aprender el español...¡me encantó! youtube.com/watch?v=_8RdHJkH…

Incredible tips for teaching from master @sylviaduckworth at the #PSAday 1. Develop relationships 2. Think outside the box 3. Let students be creative 4. Build a PLN 5. Try new stuff 6. Have fun—your students will remember your passion #BCATML @BCATML #languageteachers

Our school has very long periods (85 mins) but I feel like part of the success of my Spanish classes is that I switch up activities every 15-20 mins. This resource for brain breaks en Español from @afulks2013 is incredible! srtaspanish.com/2018/09/07/b…

What an artist—it never ceases to amaze me the way this artist finds innovative ways to make clever (+ cheeky) comments on art as investment, society, and consumerism in general. Banksy artwork self-destructs after selling for $1.4M | CBC News cbc.ca/news/entertainment/ba…

To refresh on #'s in #Spanish I showed this números video to my #spanishclass and they have been e-mailing me for the link to rewatch at home it ever since! Definitely worth a share in class as it grabs + holds attention with a great beat youtube.com/watch?v=ugZY5xyh… #flteach #espanol

Inside the Controversial World of Slum Tourism...a positive form of education and exposure or insensitive voyeurism? on.natgeo.com/2FeGI2H via @NatGeoTravel

Storytellers in Cuban cigar factories...a tradition started in 1865! Educating, entertaining, and unifying workers across generations with news, adventure stories, and history--a noble profession. youtu.be/nkcy2nyPFDE

Reach your hand out to someone who needs it--but make sure it's a hand up, not a hand out. #Inspiration today at #WeDayVancouver @WEmovement

"La vida es mejor en una bicicleta"--¡estoy absolutamente de acuerdo! @LuisitoComunica ! youtube.com/watch?v=DYTxXmRe… #Vancouver #turismo #Viajes

Global challenges rooted in misunderstanding show no signs of going away-Global citizenship is key. linkedin.com/pulse/developin… @CIL_IHBerkeley

This year, my resolution is to allow more silence in my interactions with others instead of always filling the space countrynavigator.com/news/ex…

As an educator, I find truth + inspiration in this famous essay by Mary Schmich turned into video by @bazluhrmann youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBI…