As part of the CELTA, trainees complete four written assignments. The first is called Focus on the Learner (FOL). This […]
Spending Money – CELTA TP2Spending Money – CELTA TP2
In my second CELTA teaching practice, I guided pre-intermediate learners through a listening and speaking lesson on spending money. This […]
CELTA Teaching Practice 2 – Listening & Speaking: Spending MoneyCELTA Teaching Practice 2 – Listening & Speaking: Spending Money
Level: Pre-intermediate Length: 45 minutes Main aim: By the end of the lesson, students will have listened for gist and […]
Exploring Communication – CELTA TP1Exploring Communication – CELTA TP1
I’m excited to share the first lesson in my CELTA Lesson Series, now live as an interactive course. This Lesson, […]
CELTA Teaching Practice 1 – Reading & Speaking: CommunicationCELTA Teaching Practice 1 – Reading & Speaking: Communication
Level: Pre-intermediate Length: 45 minutes Main aim: By the end of the lesson, students will have read for gist and […]
My CELTA JourneyMy CELTA Journey
After more than a decade designing and leading online and higher-education learning projects, I decided to go back to the […]
Branching Scenarios: Practicing Safety in a Digital WorldBranching Scenarios: Practicing Safety in a Digital World
As part of my work with a nonprofit client, I’ve developed a set of interactive branching scenario activities designed to […]
Building High-Performing Teams in Digital Education: A Leadership ReflectionBuilding High-Performing Teams in Digital Education: A Leadership Reflection
Throughout my career in digital education, my leadership philosophy has centered on cultivating inclusive, agile teams that are empowered to […]
Transforming Digital Learning: Co-Leading the Canvas LMS Migration at UMass AmherstTransforming Digital Learning: Co-Leading the Canvas LMS Migration at UMass Amherst
In 2023, UMass Amherst embarked on a critical digital transformation initiative: migrating from a legacy LMS to Canvas. The transition […]
Staying Current: A 2025 Guide to Assistive Technologies for Inclusive LearningStaying Current: A 2025 Guide to Assistive Technologies for Inclusive Learning
As of April 2025, the landscape of assistive technologies continues to evolve, offering enhanced tools to support diverse learning needs. […]