Archive for October, 2016
Talking Baseball: A Crash Course on the American Pastime Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 17, 2016 in For Learners, For Libraries
Are you ready for the World Series? Baseball is often referred to as “America’s Pastime”, the quintessential sport of the United States. While football may now be more popular, baseball has remained an indelible part of our culture. The drama, joy, and heartbreak generations have experienced as they followed their beloved teams has transcended the…
Where to Find OERs for Your Language Classes Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 5, 2016 in For Educators
A recent higher education survey lamented that many educators do not make use of Open Educational Resources (OERs). Surprising to me, however, were the main barriers cited by teachers: 48% of those polled noted they had “difficulty located the resources needed” and 49% said there were “not enough resources for [their] subject”. I hope that…