Tag Archives: technology

Expressing Gratitude

Posted on November 25, 2016 by maryannniemczura

Tasked with writing a letter expressing gratitude to someone who changed their lives but whom they never thanked, my students had a project one Thanksgiving to write a letter of gratitude and to surprise the person they are thanking by … Continue reading →

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Hands Across the Ocean

Posted on March 28, 2015 by maryannniemczura

When I began teaching German some 48 years ago, I envisioned being able to connect my students to native speakers in Germany.  It would take technology some time to catch up to my dreams of what a classroom should look … Continue reading →

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Taking Time for Others

Posted on November 15, 2014 by maryannniemczura

As I prepare to return to teaching after time off for surgery, I am reminded of the contrast of today’s digital society and days past before we had all the gadgets. We actually had time for conversations with others, uninterrupted … Continue reading →

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Things to do

Posted on August 23, 2014 by maryannniemczura

As late summer is upon us, I feel the rush to do everything including all the things I have put off for so long: Clean out the closet – best done on a rainy day Donate items to charity Set … Continue reading →

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