Great article about teaching connotation

Laura sent this to me today, and I think it would be great for bringing in to a reading class.  I'm always trying to teach connotation, but it is tricky.  This article offers some great ideas.

New Year's class activity with Calvin & Hobbes

I love Calvin & Hobbes, so when I came across this post on Twitter, I knew I was going to like it.  (Again, you should all be on Twitter - if I ever have an amazing idea, I probably got it from Twitter.)  A teacher posted an easy, quick New Year's-themed class activity with a Calvin & Hobbes comic strip.  Loved the idea, and I think I'll use it on the first day of classes next week.  I think it could work well in all classes and at a variety of levels.

Here's the link.

And here's the website of the teacher who tweeted it.

NAFSA Advocacy Day in March

Here's the link if you're interested.  It's in DC.

E-textbook apps from CourseSmart

Very cool - check it out!

NAFSA Trainer Corps

Interested in getting more involved in NAFSA? Here's a way to do it. I don't know much about this, but you have to apply and then be trained.  Could be great for the CV.

E-courses from NAFSA

Check it out and register if you're interested. If you attend one, let me know.

Results of materials use survey from Cengage

Interesting write-up of a recently-conducted survey about textbook choice/use.  Check it out! (If the link doesn't work, please let me know)

Pearson Longman Webinar

Check out this upcoming webinar. I've included the link to register, but if it doesn't work, let me know.

February 28: Transform the Way You Teach

Blogs for academic research

... is a good thing! You know how much I drive you crazy with blogs, but here's an interesting little article about how they can be useful for scholarly work (and it was published by someone from my former school, K-State).

And speaking of blogs, I'm going to be hitting all of you up again for help with the ELC blog, so start thinking of assignments for your students!