
Dear Teachers,
Here is our “buzz” for this week.
My recommended reading this week? A few things I found revealing. 1. This open letter to educators from teachers in Gaza, a call for support. 2. Wise advice from this retired, so experienced teacher vis a vis the digital world in the classroom. 3. Leon Furse with advice on grading student work with AI.
P.S. Our Lesson Library continues to grow and publish - you can now get notified of all new things published through our Follow It service. Customize as you wish.
Regards. David - ELT Buzzer-In-Chief
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