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Guanajuato: Into the Classroom

October4

My first day at the Salvatierra prepa was all that and then some! After meeting with some of the maestros/teachers and discussing a plan for our visit, we ventured to a class where students made posters about various Mexican topics of their choice (music, food, sports, Day of the Dead, etc.) and presented them to […]

Guanajuato: The Return

October3

And so… Today began my second journey to Salvatierra, Mexico to participate in a global exchange program via Penn State and Guanajuato University—and I can hardly wait for the next ten days to unfold! Not only am I looking forward to seeing my friends and colleagues, but I’m equally excited to meet and work with […]

Into Caribbean Oblivion

July9

Hey, Edutech for Teachers fans! As of this evening I will be heading into “Caribbean Oblivion” for the next ten days. Although I will be offline for the majority of this time, there are a few photo apps I plan to experiment with while enjoying the views from one of my most favorite places in […]

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Guanajuato: One Educator’s Perspective

June17

One of the first questions I was asked at the conclusion of my trip to Guanajuato was “What did you learn?”. Some of my thoughts are as follows… I have been fortunate enough to travel to Mexico several times in my life to fabulous places such as Cozumel, Tulum, Rivera Maya and Puerta Vallarta.  True, […]

Guanajuato: The Final Destination

June16

Our school visits concluded with a trip to Salvatierra—recognized as one of the most important and beautiful historical centers of the state of Guanajuato. After touring the lush, tropical grounds of the prepa and adjacent hacienda also used for classes, we journeyed to a nearby park to enjoy an authentic Mexican barbeque.  It was in […]

Guanajuato: The Journey Continues

June15

The second stop on our adventure to Guanajuato, Mexico was a very special one: Penjamo Prepa! Not only did we have the chance to connect with the English teachers and principal Jesus Lugo Martinez over an amazing lunch, but we were able to meet the Director of Schools (Superintendent), Ricardo Gomez—a kind and wonderful man […]

Guanajuato: An International Experience!

June11

Greetings from Guanajuato City—the colorful capital of the state with the same name located in the mountains of central Mexico. My adventure as part of a delegation representing the Penn State University Office of Global Programs and Bellwood-Antis High School has been quite an experience thus far!  From touring a variety of cultural and historic […]

March Madness

March4

OK, so now that I have returned to the life I typically know, it’s time to focus once again on sharing tech tips and “cool tools” for the 21st Century classroom.  Stay tuned for new integration strategies and ideas, including several focusing on digital storytelling… A view of the beautiful beach in Las Galeras from the […]

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A Break in the Action

February27

Hola from Las Terranas, a beautiful and unique fishing village nestled on the northwestern coast of the Samana Peninsula! What this Dominican paradise lacks in Internet connectivity, it certainly makes up for it with its breathtaking views of the Caribbean, gorgeous beaches and diverse culture. I guess I’ll have to wait until I return to […]

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