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Gulbahar Beckett has had her book translated into Chinese

Gulbahar Beckett, professor in Applied Linguistics and Technology, along with former faculty member Tammy Slater have had their book, Global Perspectives on Project-Based Language Learning, translated into Chinese and published in Beijing, P.R.C.  Drs. Beckett and Slater are excited because they feel that only the most distinguished work with the highest potential for transformative impact … Continue reading Gulbahar Beckett has had her book translated into Chinese

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Up Next in ENGL 150/250

In conjunction with the ISUComm Foundation Courses Program’s February Brown Bag Session, which will focus on practicing mindfulness in the writing classroom, instructor Brenna Dixon has prepared an activity and lesson plan focusing on a broader semester vision for each student; the goal of the activity is to encourage students to address their own mindsets … Continue reading Up Next in ENGL 150/250

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Director’s Letter

Dear all, Do you ever get the overwhelming urge to make something? This week, I’m going to make a green curry and a realistic list of goals for the rest of the semester. I’m also working on making a new nighttime routine that involves fewer Northern Exposure reruns and more silence. All of these endeavors … Continue reading Director’s Letter

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New TA Q&A

                    Danilo Calle Londono, MA, TESL/AL Hannah Reischaeur, MA, TESL/AL  What do you wish your students knew about you? Danilo: I am passionate about language and teaching. I enjoy conversations about animals and movies. Hannah: I wish my students knew how much I care about their success. … Continue reading New TA Q&A

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Instructor Spotlight: Keeping Online Learning in Line with Katie Fulton

Katie Fulton began teaching at Iowa State as a graduate student in 2007. This was her first foray into the arena of public speaking education, and she was not sure it would be a good fit for her at first. However, she is still teaching Speech Communication classes, as well as Foundation and Advanced Communication … Continue reading Instructor Spotlight: Keeping Online Learning in Line with Katie Fulton