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@crwainstock.bsky.social

English Instructor β€’ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ in πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ β€’ Virtual Educator β€’ Business English enthusiast β€’ https://crystalrosewainstock.com/

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Unfolding English Browse educational resources created by Unfolding English in the official Teachers Pay Teachers store.

I've been working on putting some of my materials up in a new shop. Check it out if you're looking for no-prep activities to use with your adult learners.

There's a lot of free stuff up right now. Please enjoy!

www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/unfold...

15.05.2025 04:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm taking the German citizenship test this week, and it's been really interesting seeing election news and results as I'm studying.

23.02.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Crystal Rose-Wainstock | Substack English educator, edtech enthusiast, πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ in πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ. I write about teaching and learning. ✨TESOL ✨TEFL ✨ESL ✨EFL ✨ Business English

I'm on Substack! πŸ₯³βœ¨πŸ€©
substack.com/@crwainstock

14.02.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beyond the Algorithm: Cultivating "Possibility Literacy" in an AI-Driven World Instead of just teaching technical AI skills, we need to develop the mindset to understand, imagine, and shape how AI transforms what humans can do.

"AI is rapidly transcending the role of a mere tool. It's evolving into a complex collaborator, a catalyst for creativity, and, at times, an unsettling mirror reflecting our own biases and societal structures."

#tesol

open.substack.com/pub/nickpotk...

10.02.2025 07:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI's Illusion of Reason We shouldn’t need any illusions to understand how generative tools might be useful. This obsession with anthropomorphization hinders our ability to understand what these systems can and cannot do, lea...

AI's illusion of reason. Mechanical Turks and our eagerness to believe illusions are real.

open.substack.com/pub/marcwatk...

09.02.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Avoid News Burnout and Outrage Fatigue Outrage fatigue can wear us downβ€”but we can take care of ourselves in an onslaught of overwhelming news.

Want to avoid outrage fatigue? Stop doomscroling and do something.

www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/epis...

05.02.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 132    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Imperialism, The Highest Stage of Capitalism w/ Breht O'Shea and Alyson Escalante - Upstream Conversations and audio documentaries exploring a wide variety of themes pertaining to economics and politics, hosted by Della Z Duncan and Robert R. Raymond

Such an interesting and relevant discussion.

pca.st/episode/08ba...

05.02.2025 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Being open-minded and tolerant is humility in action.

We could all use a bit more of this in our lives.

01.02.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some really great tips for actively engaging with learners and AI in the classroom.

#tesol #iatefl

31.01.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm getting ready to take the theoretical driving test in Germany, and it's a lot to remember. Most rules seem quite similar to the US, but there are multiple "rule of thumbs" to remember and calculate. I only have two thumbs, man.

27.01.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Home | Slido - Audience Interaction Made Easy Slido is an easy to use Q&A and polling platform. Increase engagement at your meetings, events, and conferences.

One #edtech tool I've found really useful recently is Slido. It's been great for collecting feedback from students, creating surveys, and generally promoting student interaction.

#tesol #tefl #iatefl

www.slido.com

24.01.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Make 2025 your year to listen to more #ELT podcasts πŸ™Œ

#TESOL #TEFL #ELL #MLL

06.01.2025 01:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Building bridges: Teaching English to professionals in Bahrain Join me as I reflect on my experience being an English Language Programs Virtual Educator with a group of professionals in Bahrain.

I finished up this exciting online course through the English Language Programs Virtual Educator Program in December.

It was such a pleasure working with professionals in Bahrain as they built their English skills and confidence.
#tesol

crystalrosewainstock.com/virtual-educ...

24.01.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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