Tag: vrije universiteit
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Intersectionality and Film at the Filmacademie
Almost every year I get to work with the vibrant students of the Filmacademie. An opportunity that I greatly look forward to as it always leads to powerful conversations in which I get to learn just as much as the students. The diversity and inclusion workshop involves the theory of Intersectionality and unpacking films and […]
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Come Join Us: English Pronunciation in a Global World
Hello everyone, We sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are doing okay. With the current mandate on social distancing, these are indeed challenging times, especially for the most vulnerable amongst us. Please know that you are not alone, we are in this together. There is no opportune moment, but we wanted to share […]
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English Pronunciation in a Global World MOOC Great Success
I had posted earlier that our MOOC had completed its second run. We had such an amazing time organizing and running it. It presented us with such great learning opportunities. It gives me immense pleasure that our MOOC – this wonderful, empowering, educational miracle created by Dr. Laura Rupp has created an outstanding record by […]
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When the Mixed Classroom is Online
A Massive Open Online Course, or MOOC as they are called, is a powerful tool to make education accessible to everyone, especially those restricted by borders. Here, I write borders mindfully, being aware that there are artificial ones to demarcate the limits of a country, and then there are those governed by economic status, physical […]
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Pictorial Ode to Twente
We spent October break in Twente. Pictures featured here include Oldenzaal, where we stopped for lunch, De Lutte, and Enschede. Our stay was at a hotel in De Lutte called Landgoed de Wilmersberg. It is a quaint and cosy property full of old world charm. They have beautiful pathways to either walk or bike. Bikes […]
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English Pronunciation in a Global World: with Dr. Rupp, Futurelearn, and VU
I am absolutely delighted that I will be a mentor and facilitator in this ingenious course that Dr. Laura Rupp has created. What a great way to learn and grow; please do take a look. Details: Join the Futurelearn course ‘English Pronunciation in a Global World‘ developed by the Faculty of Humanities of Vrije Universiteit […]