Khushi Gupta
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, will begin on November 1st this year. It is a significant festival celebrated by Hindus all around the world. Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. During this festive season, people decorate their homes with colorful lights, lamps, and rangoli designs. They also participate … Read more
My first full-time job after completing my Ph.D. in world history involved teaching and administration, where I had to oversee a curriculum, manage instructors, and teach classes. I felt underprepared in these areas, wishing I had formal training, despite having some teaching experience during my Ph.D. Later, as I moved into roles supporting postdocs and … Read more
Mangopay’s Collaborative Learning Transformation Established in 2013, Mangopay has quickly become a leading payment solution for platforms and marketplaces globally. With over 450 employees working in offices across Europe, Mangopay is focused on creating a culture of collaborative learning to support their teams’ growth and development. Challenges In 2021, Mangopay implemented Looop to streamline their … Read more
Overview: What if Donald Trump were to participate in school shooter trainings? This teacher believes it is necessary. Former President Donald Trump has nearly faced assassination attempts by two deranged individuals with guns, who happened to be white Republicans, on two separate occasions. A third instance also appeared to be quite alarming. Trump’s concerns have … Read more
In the 1990s, the National Science Foundation coined the term SMET to refer to science, math, engineering, and technology. However, it was later rearranged to form the STEM acronym by Judith Ramaley in 2001. STEM has since evolved into various programs worldwide, such as MINT in Germany and SHAPE in England. The rapid pace of … Read more
Dual enrollment has seen a significant increase in recent years. In the 2022-23 school year, nearly 2.5 million high school students were taking college classes, earning both high school and college credits simultaneously. This number has grown from 1.5 million students in the fall of 2021 and around 300,000 students in the early 2000s. The … Read more
In this engaging episode, Mike Palmer sits down with Matt Wilkerson, the founder and CEO of Extern, to discuss his innovative approach to bridging the gap between education and the workforce. Wilkerson shares his fascinating journey, from his early career aspirations to the pivotal experiences that inspired him to create Extern, a platform that offers … Read more
I have been pondering over this question ever since the Democratic National Convention. Like many others, I didn’t know much about Kamala Harris when she became Vice President. However, after seeing her speak and debate Trump, I am now very enthusiastic about supporting her presidential campaign. She is intelligent, well-informed, experienced, and dedicated to upholding … Read more
In the rapidly changing field of AI, education is at the forefront. New AI tools are constantly emerging for educators and students, from AI tutors to curriculum creators, leading to a surge in the AI education market. However, the long-term effects of AI use on students are still unknown. As educational AI research tries to … Read more
The excellent Diesol Podcast, which is on THE BEST PODCASTS FOR ESL/ELL/ELT TEACHERS list, is organizing a special show to celebrate their 100th show. They’re inviting some teachers to share their one favorite teaching tips. I’ve decided to share four related ones, and they may or may not find room to include all of them. … Read more