OwlishArts / Pixabay Yesterday, I shared some writing prompts based on former President Obama’s speech at the Democratic Party Convention. Here are a couple based on Vice-President Harris’ speech tonight: Writing Prompt: Vice President Kamala Harris said., ‘Our mother taught us not to complain about injustice, but do something about it.’ Do you agree…
You just finished a mini-lesson in your Spanish immersion classroom about writing personal narratives. After class and partner brainstorming, most students have selected a topic and are ready to write, but Jake goes to his table, looks at the blank page in his notebook, and with a crumpled brow begins to scribble frantically across the…
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is sharing new resources for educators, school administrators, coaches, and others who work with kids and teens to better understand the risks of online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) and help them stay safe online. For the first time, Know2Protect, DHS’s national public awareness campaign to…
CHICAGO — At this week’s Democratic National Convention, I spoke to left-leaning students about their biggest concerns with higher education: high tuition costs and access. The conversations were a departure from what young conservatives told me was their top issue at last month’s Republican National Convention: free speech. That said, amid nationwide crackdowns on campus…
Explore the dynamic sessions of the Teaching Professor Online Conference with this infographic! From October 22–24, 2024, join virtually for plenaries, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, and then dive into on-demand content available until January 31, 2025. Discover how this conference, featuring top teaching experts and carefully curated topic areas, can transform your teaching practices…
Two Illinois State University students recently visited the town of San Sebastián del Monte, a small community in southern Mexico, to produce a documentary film focused on the preservation of the Indigenous language Mixtec. This two-week trip in late May was led by don Félix Cortés, a member of the community and language activist, and…
This article summarizes the first results of an ongoing experiment which tests how text-based computer games called hypertext fictions (HFs) compare to traditional reading assignments in teaching French grammar and vocabulary. My hypothesis was that interactive input is more compelling and leads to more acquisition. The Importance of Input The relevance of input has been…
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The Growing Role Of Cybersecurity In The HR Sector—Infographic In technology, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overemphasized, especially as firms increasingly rely on AI and machine learning to handle their daily business operations. However, if used carelessly and without security procedures, users are more likely to become victims of cyber threats and data breaches….