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Globalization is defined as the process in which things from one culture or people group is spread to other cultures and people groups around the world. As this idea grows (Giroux, Jah, & Eloundou-Enyegue 2010), so too does the need for foreign languages to reach classrooms in different countries. English taught in a classroom, outside of the United States, is no exception. However, globalization is not the only growing branch of education. Technology is also a key part of education that seems…

With the introduction of iPad, kindle, and other smartphone eBook readers, reading eBooks has never been more popular and favourite for users. This popularity and variety of platforms have also led to the simplicity and easiness to sell and publish an eBook. All this have led many companies and organizations to release fiction and non-fiction eBooks and make their promotion and marketing strategies even more powerful. With the latest platform, the marketing agencies can reach millions of…

How to Effectively Foster Online Engagement Online classes, especially at the K-12 level, can be very overwhelming for students and can cause the student to shut down. This is something that no teacher wants his/her student to experience. A good online teacher is going to want to make sure that his/her student comes to class feeling confident about achieving his/her goals and knows that the teacher is there to support them throughout the entire process. In order to foster online engagement…

Origins In 1971, Ray Tomlinson was credited with the creation of the modern day email by advancing on the already relevant SNDMSG electronic mail program. What he did was allow any computer to contact and communicate with each other as long as they were using the same . This was a huge impact because before the only way of communicating was between the same type of computer. Then in the early 1980’s, personal computers networked with LAN’s (Local Area Network) became more dominant. But again…

at their own pace and without any distractions. In addition, “One real benefit, students and teachers here say, is the chance to study with students who live far from Massachusetts--or even the United States” as said by Andrew Totter, in article of “E-Learning Goes to School”. Online classes are beneficial and can be a second choice for an individual who likes to be distant from others, does not have a vehicle or any transit, or are employees in the workforce outside of…

According to Haruki Murakami (2016) learning another language is like becoming another person. A starting point in learning a new language is being able to start constructing our own identity. Through finding new meanings, metaphors and manners of speech. One may start to see a new identity within themselves. This online course will hopefully allow students to grow as individuals. In order to have an effective course, data must be evaluated from student feedback. Points to be discussed are the…

As technology has advanced throughout the years, so have the means of education. With these advancements, online classes have become available and more common. Online classes are generated on the computer and done at home. Online classes are done on a students own time. Although that might sound appealing to you, traditional classes are still more popular. As many people know, traditional classes are face to face and usually take place in a classroom. These classes have an instructor to help…

Electronic communication currently dominates modern forms of conversation. It is so common that it has become second nature. The internet, text messaging, and social media are just a few examples. Perhaps, one of the most well-known and universal forms of electronic communication is email. Marketing industries, healthcare organizations and classrooms are some of the most globally recognized businesses. In 1971, the first email message was programmed and sent by Ray Tomlinson (Car, 2004). Josip…

In psychology, ethics play an important role from the beginning to the end of the study. Ethical concern may arise in a plethora of situations and thus the American Psychological Association (APA) created guidelines for all researchers to follow. The Ethics Code applies to psychologists’ activities that are part of their scientific, educational, or professional roles as psychologists. In the ethics code, the APA writes that every research study must start with informed consent. All…

Introduction My chosen topic is Active “listening” in online environment. The reason I chose this topic is because it’s important while I’m taking online classes. I have a lot of experience when it comes to dealing with listening in an online environment; both good and bad. However, I want to gain more knowledge and better ways to actively listen in an online environment. Active listening in an online environment is a lot different than active listening in person or in a classroom setting.…