How I Slowly Went From PDF Repository to Redesigning My Moodle Course's UX
I've redesigned my Moodle courses more times than I can count. From grid cards, tabs, plain accordions, to colored sidebars. Here's what I learned trying each one, and the combination I'm testing this semester with zero idea yet if it'll work.
First Day of Language Class: How to Build Connection, Community & Confidence
Your first day sets the tone for everything that comes after. Here's exactly how I structure mine: the survey, the game, the syllabus scavenger hunt, the exit ticket, and the small habits that make students feel seen from day one.
How to Plan Next Semester (or course) With Intention
Before you build your next semester, there's something worth doing first, and it has nothing to do with your syllabus. Six honest questions for language teachers who want to plan with intention, not just efficiency.
How to Help Future Students Succeed Using Past Students' Advice
Want to help your future students succeed from day one? One simple course evaluation question can create a powerful connection between past and future students. See how I use these authentic peer recommendations to help new students succeed, build classroom community, and gain insights into what really helps students learn. Includes real student quotes and practical ways to put their wisdom to work in your classroom.