lunes, 30 de julio de 2012

ENGLISH WITH JENNIFER

Should teachers have an oath? In my opinion, yes. However, I think it would be best if I left the composition of an official oath to others. I can speak only for myself, and so I offer my personal pledge – the pledge of a teacher: 
With great pride and satisfaction, I call myself a teacher. I pledge my dedication to my vocation. 
With humility, I ask you, my students, to accept me as your teacher. 
With respect, I ask you, my colleagues, to support me and I will do the same for you. 
I pledge to make full use of my skills and talents in order to offer the best instruction of which I am capable. I promise never to stop learning, for a teacher should always remain a learner, too. When I make a mistake, I promise to correct it and learn from it. I will never ask more of others than I ask of myself. 


I will exercise patience and tolerance in my classroom, be it traditional or virtual, and I will foster a supportive environment for all my learners. 
I declare my passion for my profession, but if burdens ever become too great and affect my desire or ability to teach, I will step out of the classroom and rest as needed so that I can return to my students and offer the instruction they deserve.


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lunes, 23 de julio de 2012

NO DRIVER FUTURE RACE CAR

Autonomous cars are coming -- and they’re going to drive better than you. Chris Gerdes reveals how he and his team are developing robotic race cars that can drive at 150 mph while avoiding every possible accident. And yet, in studying the brainwaves of professional racing drivers, Gerdes says he has gained a new appreciation for the instincts of professional drivers. An autonomous car may seem like a thing of the distant future, but mechanical engineer Chris Gerdes is racing to make it a reality today. (MAS DETALLES SOBRE EL AUTOR)

viernes, 20 de julio de 2012

BASIC ENGLISH - GREETINGS

De : "ENGLISH WITH JENNIFER" A site for language learners.
About this series: 
These are REAL lessons. No actors. No scripts. A real learning experience. Do you know a friend or family member who needs to learn English? Tell them they can learn along with Natasha as I teach her the basics of the English language. 


 I will not be posting captions (subtitles) on these early lessons. I want beginners to develop their listening skills. I will write all important information on the board. Happy Studies to all!

lunes, 2 de julio de 2012

ROYA HAKAKIAN

CONVERSATIONS WITH HISTORY 16
Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Roya Hakakian whose book "Journey from the Land of No: A Girlhood Caught in Revolutionary Iran," chronicles her intellectual odyssey from teenage rebel to Iranian-American writer. 
In the conversation, Roya Hakakian reflects on the craft of writing, the importance of poetry in Iranian culture, the betrayal of the revolution by the Ayatollahs and the impact of the revolution on the Jewish community in Iran. She also compares the struggle within both Islam and Judaism as young people reconcile modernity with religious identity.