For quite some time now, internet access and free Wi-Fi have become a regular feature of academia. While the advantages are undeniable, teachers and professors worry about students’ inability to…
I’ve been thinking about whether to help my Literacy students with prompting, and with the actual answers during an assessment task. On task rubrics, there’s usually a section where the…
While I am still caught in the GenAI trough of disillusionment, I am hoping to contribute positive and safe habits for the use of GenAI tools. This post provides considerations…
The countdown is on! The 2026 TESL Ontario Annual Conference is coming up November 4 through 6, and registration is now open. This year’s theme, Resilient. Relevant. Ready., reflects the…
It’s been a year full of challenges. Teaching a Literacy class with sensitivity can be tough. I also worked as a supply teacher in a split-level class which came with…
You might have watched it happen: You’re mid-explanation, working through a grammar point with real care, and you can see the exact moment your class checks out. Then, five minutes…
