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We're all Doctors Strange here :)
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Sometimes you get inspired by the weirdest things and in my case I blame it on the newest film by Marvel Studios - Doctor Strange. The film inspiration is nothing new in my life (remember Kung Fu Panda?), however after watching the film I came across a short article by a paramedic and all I could do was nod - and since it's my blog, I feel like sharing my reflections with you - or rather noting them down so that I won't forget them in the future.

How do we learn (and how can we use Padlet in the classroom)?
I don't even remember how I came across Padlet, but since one of my vices is being overly organised (I've realised I'm overly organised when I noticed how many people laugh at me or stare in disbelief once they see me do admin work), that was love at first sight – and obviously, as a properly infatuated teacher, I've decided to share my ideas on making Padlet an awesome tool in teaching both inside and outside the classroom.

"Language Learning with Digital Video" by Goldstein and Driver
Language Learning with Digital Video" by Ben Goldstein and Paul Driver, surprisingly, doesn't focus on funny youtube videos with cats and ideas how a teacher can use them in the classroom, but it includes two parts - video exploitation (still, no cats) and video creation.

Make your own cookbook - project
With new courses approaching it may be nice to launch a long-term project with a pinch of technology, two cups of English and three tablespoons of fun.

Guess what I'm talking about - a nice way to welcome new students
With new students joining our courses it is a very nice idea to make them feel welcomed and engaged in the school life.

"Language Learning with Technology" by Graham Stanley
What do we do during summer break? We read books about teaching!
... Yes, we're slighly mad :)

Cultural awareness in the classroom
If I got a penny each time I hear I'll understand English culture when I go there for holidays I'd be the richest teacher ever. If I got a penny each time I bite my tongue and do not engage in a lengthy discussion every time I hear this phrase, I'd be surprisingly wealthy as well.
Because it doesn't work this way, now, does it?

Don't like saying goodbye? Create a board game!
And so, we're here at the end of the school year, our courses are ending, we're moving on, time to say goodbye and so on and so forth. We're handing out the certificates and then we have to do something to kill the time.

Teacher Training Essentials by Craig Thaine
The book I've just finished is "Teacher Training Essentials" by Craig Thaine – a sensible position for all teachers, from pre-service to experienced ones. The book consists of three main parts, and each workshop includes trainer's notes and worksheets (which automatically gives the book +20 to the general impression).

Facebook in the classroom?
Have you ever felt tired with your students checking their mobiles and Facebook updates in the classroom? Maybe you're annoyed with their "I was just checking the word in the dictionary" when you perfectly well know they're simply messaging their Facebook friends? Well, what can I say: if you can't fight'em, join'em!