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October 18, 2013
Last Day in Nsukka
I had the opportunity to visit two primary schools today: one public and the other private. In both cases, I saw the libraries, though not the classrooms. My guide was Dr.
October 17, 2013
From Khan Academy to an Online Accounting Degree: the Wandering Learner
Every time I teach a class, I tell my students that I'm a learner, just like them. "Yes, I'm your teacher, but adults never stop learning. Part of my job is to teach you how to be a learner for the rest of your life."
Every once in a while, one of my students asks me to prove it.
A Successful Conference
The conference went very well. Titled “Global Literacy Learning Spaces, Strategies, and Opportunities in the Information Age,” the conference brought together educators from across Nigeria to discuss and share ideas about best practices in teaching and learning.
Try the World
Ever wanted to explore some global cuisines - at home? Or perhaps send treats that you love, to friends and family? I've found a new company for you that does just that.
A Chance Meeting with Paul Bunyan
I walked through the woods in Michigan, as I love doing. I love woods, so green and... woody. I wandered around, taking it all in – the smell of earth, the sounds of leaves and birds, the feel of the cool breeze, the almost-unpleasant taste of rotting leaves in the air.
Tell Those Crickets to be Quiet!
A long-lost treasure. A career in music, possibly foreshadowed by a childhood of nature's music? A charming and beautifully illustrated children's book, brought back to life.
October 16, 2013
These Teachers Are Great!
The Nigerian school teachers completed their third and final day of Comic Book Project workshops, and in doing so they completed their three-page comic books. They did a fine job and were all smiles by the end of the day.
How to get through airport security faster this winter
Faculty Perspective: Study Abroad with Dr. Andrea Sanders Canberg
This month we have featured several students who participated in faculty-led study abroad programs to hear their perspectives of their experiences. Today, we are featuring a professor from the College of Charleston, Dr.
October 15, 2013
A Waking of Worlds
The Northern Ireland sun struggled to penetrate through the clouds, stopping just short of the rusty bus with a sigh of regret, as though too tired to continue any farther. As the vehicle made its way down the dirt path, I clung to my seat with one hand, the other holding a book, trying to ignore the bumping and rattling.
