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The Future is Coming
As I get over the hump in another week of online teaching, I have had some time to reflect and wonder what will come of all this. I don’t mean the virus and the impact prolonged social distancing will have. … Continue reading
Posted in adapting, adversity, advice, computers, ESL, homework, networking, online, perfect moment, students, teaching, technology, telecommuting, work, working from home
Tagged adjusting to the new normal, adjustments, ESL, future, hump day, online, social distancing, teaching, technology, telecommuting, working from home
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A Little Distraction
While it is hard to find Perfect Moments amid all the doom and gloom, sometimes Mother Nature steps in and shows me the way. I woke this morning to snow gently falling in my neighbourhood. As we are in spring, … Continue reading
Posted in ESL, nature, online, perfect moment, self isolation, snow, social distancing, Spring, students, teaching, winter
Tagged ESL, seasons, snow, social distancing, Spring, students, teaching, teaching online, winter
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Catching a Surprise Moment
I would be lying if I called working from home Today’s Perfect Moment. Sure, I got to wake up later than usual. I got to drink my coffee like it was Saturday morning and not the rush of a typical … Continue reading
Posted in computers, ESL, online, perfect moment, teaching, technology
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, ESL, ESL teaching, schools closed, self isolation, teaching, teaching platform, technology, working from home
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That’s a Wrap
Before explaining Today’s Perfect Moment, I want to explain a few of the Honourable Mentions. Honourable Mentions A couple of my students gave me going away presents. I often get presents, but since Today was Valentine’s Day, I expected … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, ESL, Friday, gifts, perfect moment, students, teaching, vacation, Valentine's Day
Tagged chocolate, ESL, gifts, lindt, students, Valentine's Day
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The Haircut
When I lived in Toronto, I used to go to Tony’s Barber shop on Avenue Road. Tony was Greek and he has had that shop for a long time. It was a decent haircut and his loyal clientele was quite … Continue reading
Posted in coupons, deals, ESL, haircut, lessons, perfect moment, plans, relationships, relaxation
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Like Clockwork
What constitutes a perfect lesson for an ESL teacher has more than one answer. Obviously when all the students learn what you are teaching them and use it correctly without prodding would be perfect. However, there are lots of other … Continue reading
Posted in ESL, lessons, perfect moment, plans, school, students, teaching, time
Tagged completion, ESL, lesson plans, pace, schedule, teaching, teaching moments, timing, well done
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Hearing the Final Bell
I find it funny that even when my teaching day goes well, I am so relieved…..glad…ecstatic when it is over. Today was just such a day. I did a good job teaching and I used my free time well both … Continue reading
Nature Moots the Discussion
I witnessed a curious interaction between two of my students. The first said that winter wasn’t so bad. The second answered that it wasn’t the winter he had experienced the previous year. Both students are from warmer climates than this … Continue reading →