Category: Just for fun

Why I Give Students Crochet Hearts

For two semesters now, I’ve been making little crochet hearts and giving them to students in my classes. The idea is ins

Warm Memories from Hearth Summit Kuwait

I recently participated in the Hearth Summit Kuwait, which is by far the best event I have ever been to, and the most heart-al

Unexpected Reflections from the ABBA Museum Experience

I love ABBA. My parents and uncle turned me into music of their generation when I was young, and I was hooked on them, the Bea

Can a Flight Cancelation Be a Gift?

I start this blogpost the morning after arriving here in Sweden where I’m expected to give a workshop and a keynote soon

Language Learning as Plastic Surgery: The Illusion of Learning from Gamification & AI Apps like DuoLingo

Look, I am grateful for DuoLingo. It’s fun and light and easy to use, and I enjoy using it. I’ve been using it for

On Finding a Way, Rocking Horses, Blueberry Muffins and… Learning?

The horse I don’t know why, but this memory keeps surfacing for me these days. When I was maybe three or four years old,

On Being Brave Enough to Be Bad while Learning Crochet

Everyone needs to hear this:"Be brave enough to be bad at something new." @JonAcuff https://t.co/M93kYS8hqQI try to

Most Fulfilling Week of My Life: Alwan Masr Camp

Last week was possibly the most fulfilling week of my life. From an idea that came up in a voice note exchange with a friend,

Have I Got an AI Assignment for You! Speculative AI Futures – Inspiration & Creation

So if you’re getting stuck on what kind of assignment to give your students next, try this one. Invite your students to

Warm & Joyful Emails: Emailing with Intentionally Equitable Hospitality #EmbraceEquity #IWD2023

Someone recently told me that my emails spark joy for them, and previously, especially during the pandemic, people told me tha