@ElishaCassar Thank you for sharing this article, Elisha! While I love the potential of VR for increasing engagement and eliminating language barriers, it's also important to consider possible downfalls of using this technology, so I appreciate that this covers everything! #EDU214
I had never considered how VR could be implemented in the classroom, but I'm learning so much about its benefits! I'm particularly impressed with how it could be used to help students (especially those with special needs develop better social skills and safety awareness. #EDU214
@Natalia15236925 Hi, Natalia! I am just starting to learn about the potential for using VR in the classroom and this is a great benefit that I hadn't thought of. Thanks for sharing! #EDU214
I'm surprised people believe bilingual children will be delayed/confused, but not that people perceive bilingual kids with weaker English as less intelligent. As we learned in Myth 13, intelligence is usually measured by the standards of the socially dominant culture. #eng211sp20
@AuraLynnHarris1 According to the article, learning as a child will make you sound like a native speaker. As an adult, you'll likely always have your native accent. What I gathered is that the child will sound more convincing but will take longer to get a full grasp of the rules. #eng211sp20
It's commonly believed that children pick up languages more quickly than adults do, but I remember learning in EDRL 471 that this is not necessarily true. This NY Times article was a great read about that topic. https://t.co/CpwRILtXpZ #eng211sp20
The parents of this 4-year-old girl are really setting the bar high. 😅 Being multilingual is an excellent ability and exposes one to a broader range of communicative skills and concepts. If I have children, I will definitely encourage it. #eng211sp20
It was cool to have a refresher on Language Acquisition this week as I studied it earlier this semester in my Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development class. It is amazing that there are whole areas of study dedicated to how we acquire languages! #eng211sp20
I also find it interesting (in a very unsatisfying way), that there is no absolute answer to this myth. Do women talk more than men? No, yes, sometimes, and for a variety of reasons depending on the circumstances. The nuance keeps it fun. #eng211sp20
As I finish up my annotated bibliography, I feel more comfortable in my selection of sources that explore a range of situations in which the level at which men and women contribute to conversation is measured. I think my paper would be too dry if I narrowed further. #eng211sp20
One thing I'm very grateful for is that our book is a great general source for my topic. It's nice to already have a jumping off point for the rest of my paper. #eng211sp20
@teemothegreat96 I like this! I think being able to connect with students on an individual, personal level is what makes a great teacher. I'm sure it's especially impactful to ELL students who may not only be learning a subject, but a whole culture. #eng211sp20
Semantics has been an interesting topic for me because I often find myself hung up on how certain words are used in different context. It's important to me to be conscious of how I convey my thoughts, choosing the words that will best help me to be understood. #eng211sp20
Narrowing down my topic has been difficult, but I think the sources I've found have offered me a way to not have to get too niche, while still focusing on a few key contexts. #eng211sp20
I'm hoping to apply my research to how I teach! In Language Myths, Janet Holmes says teachers believe they give equal attention to all students, but find that is not the case. I want to be conscious of biases like this so that all of my future students feel supported. #eng211sp20