Taking a page from the Linux handbook, we try to fit the Bazaar vs. the Cathedral metaphor to ESL Programs and see what emerges. There are some compelling ideas in here, but we are interested in your opinion. This all came from this podcast. If you use moodle or blackboard it is a worthwhile listen. [...]

A talk with Phillip Clark about using writing journals in class and how he organizes them. Some good ideas here with the potential to be used in a wide variety of levels!I am going to be re-arranging the feed a little bit. We will move the first 50 shows over to an archive feed. What [...]

 It is pretty hefty, so it may take a while to download. This is the video from the NY presentation (April 2008).  Nice room, but would have been  better if it were a little larger and the doors had been in the back…  oh well, maybe next time. I am going to be re-arranging the [...]

Is up! I have been listening to a lot of “This American Life” lately. They did a show on the 10 commandments and I thought that’d be a fun platform. So here is our 10 for the classroom. What would you add or take away? As always, the feed for the show is in the [...]

Is up! Actually, it’s been up for a couple of days, I just forgot to post my blurb! This episode we dig into karma. The virtuous and vicious circle of energy that can make or break a class. No definite solutions in here because each situation is different, but sometimes just being able to identify [...]

Is up! Check your iTunes or podcatcher. So as you may have noticed, We put up the Randy Pausch video the other day. I liked it so much I wanted to do a show around it. Three big things in this one: Childhood dreams, Enabling others childhood dreams and lessons learned. What are yours? Also, [...]

Is up! Check your iTunes or podcatcher. Searching for the perfect job is a tough business. Does changing jobs effect  your prospects for the next job? Can moving around show worldliness for flakery?  Find out on this semi exciting episode of Edgycation. As always, the feed for the show is in the right side links [...]

Is up! Check your iTunes or podcatcher. Yikes, I caught a cold on the way back from New York. Wow, I guess it has been too long since I have been really sick. At least the fever has broken, now I just have to gt rid of the cough. I hope it didn’t mess up [...]

Gotta keep this one short, This one is 10 reasons why we liked the ABS conference and some constructive criticism for the TESOL Conference. The link to the show is off to the right or here. Stay tuned, our next show is an interview with John Wilson. It’ll be up next week!