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  Resources for Spanish language teacher    2:19 Welcome to  the education office of the embassy of Spain . With over 18 offices in the US and Canada, we are committed to the promotion of the Spanish language and culture by means of varied educational outreach initiatives. 4:46 Introduction:  David Preston 8:43 Related to  Open-Source Learning :  open source software ,  open systems  (system theory), and  Open Educational Resources 9:10 Our awareness of being observed changes the process and content of our learning (this intuitive understanding has a counterpart in physics; see  the observer effect ) 11:35  Kintsugi , the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery 13:41 “Academic rigor” & “accountability” are often used as buzzwords that marginalize students of color – accountability is a personal quality, not something we do to each other. Effective teaching is based on a positive view of human nature. 15:29  Einstein’s...

As a service-learning facilitator for a community service requirement for graduation at a private school in Oklahoma City, I have been involved with MLK Day Presidential Service Day for years.  MLK Day National Day of Service 2021 was different as I was keeping safe at home.  I have been retired for almost three years, and I did not have a group of young people to connect their spark to make a difference to a real community need in person.  For the first time, I was away from my grandchildren, I was not frantically learning how to use my sewing machine and making masks for family, friends, and workers in my neighborhood.  I was on my own.  The virus had a new variation that helped spread Covid-19 more rapidly. The vaccine distribution in my state was not optimal.  The political landscape was toxic.  We had domestic terrorism inside the US Congress.  I was at home learning how to play the guitar and how to teach online.   I felt, I needed...

Before the Pandemic The Science of Happiness   by Berkeley University - My first-free course online experience.  I did not complete it because work took my time.  I am retaking the course soon. https://www.veggiesbycandlelight.com/go-harvard-learn-cooking-science-top-chefs/ The Science of Cooking  by Harvard University - Took the first lessons, but there was so much math and chemistry I needed to review, I dropped the course.  I hope to re-take it with my husband when he has more time.  He is a good cook and loves math and science.   During the Lockdown First Coursera Online Course: Free Contact Tracer Coursera Course from John Hopkins University: Got a certificate, courtesy of Mr. Bloomberg, and learned about the virus and contact tracing.  My conclusions: a. Information was being provided as health experts were themselves learning about the virus. b. The most effective way to do contact tracing was going to be by electronic means, but the...