Some things I have learned about the U.S by Juan Luis Cortés Nicolás

This OER (Open Educational Resource) presents a series of activities that encourage and motivate students to explore and experiment, as well as to work in teams to learn about different aspects of the English curriculum related to the development of their Cultural Competence. 

ESO (Educación Secundaria Obligatoria, equivalent to secondary school) students will be able to develop their skills and acquire knowledge in a way that relates concepts and associates ideas, solves problems, and enhances their critical thinking, so that it becomes part of their personal and academic development to function in their environment.

The OER, which can be found in the Creatum repository of digital educational objects of the Community of Madrid, consists of a set of varied learning situations, presented as small challenges that spark curiosity and creativity, and can be developed over several sessions. 

This is a didactic proposal in which, through learning situations related to the USA, it is intended to develop the cultural competence of English Language students. It will aim to introduce aspects of the country's history, traditions, and geography, highlighting the following content:

The Civil Rights Movement in the USA, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks.

The celebration of Thanksgiving and the importance of being grateful.

The National Parks of the USA, emphasizing Big Bend National Park, located in Texas.

For the development of the learning situations, the English language will be used as a vehicle, in any ESO course, with the activities being especially suitable for bilingual courses, as they have to learn the cultural component of the foreign language and possess greater communicative skills to express themselves in English.

Find this OER on:

https://innovacionyformacion.educa.madrid.org/creatum/odes/9acad783-f54a-4454-b1cb-ec8ac1347151/index.html

ProfRobBob. Youtube channel #Mathematics

ProfRobBob is a YouTube channel created by Rob Tarrou, offering a comprehensive collection of mathematics education videos. The channel covers a wide range of topics, including Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus 1, and Calculus 2. 

These lessons are designed to help students understand complex mathematical concepts through clear and detailed explanations. In addition to YouTube content, 

Rob Tarrou maintains a website, Tarrou's Chalk Talk, where lessons are organized by chapters within each subject, providing a structured learning experience. 

https://www.profrobbob.com/

The channel features various playlists, allowing learners to navigate through topics systematically

https://www.youtube.com/@profrobbob

Becas para la participación en un programa intensivo de inmersión lingüística en inglés

Se han convocado en régimen de concurrencia competitiva un máximo de 2.400 becas para la participación en un programa intensivo de inmersión lingüística en inglés en España en régimen de internado y pensión completa, de una semana de duración, en el mes de julio de 2025.

El plazo para la presentación de solicitudes finalizará el día 13 de marzo de 2025 a las 15:00 hora peninsular.

Serán requisitos necesarios para optar a estas becas:

a)     Haber nacido entre el 1 de enero de 2005 y el 31 de diciembre de 2008

b)     Estar matriculado en el curso 2024-2025 en cualquier curso de alguno de los siguientes estudios:

-          Bachillerato

-          Enseñanzas profesionales de música y danza

-          Grado medio de Formación Profesional

-          Grado medio de artes plásticas y diseño

-          Grado medio de enseñanzas deportivas y

-          Enseñanzas de idiomas de nivel intermedio o avanzado

c)      Haber obtenido en el curso 2024-2025 la condición de becario del Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes en alguno de los estudios reseñados en el apartado anterior conforme a la Resolución 13 de marzo de 2024, de la Secretaría de Estado de Educación, por la que se convocan becas de carácter general, para el curso académico 2024-2025, para estudiantes que cursen estudios postobligatorios (BOE del 15 de marzo).

d)     Tener aprobadas todas las asignaturas del curso 2023-2024, a fecha de finalización del curso, con una nota final mínima de 9 puntos en la asignatura de inglés. En el caso de solicitantes que estén matriculados en enseñanzas bilingües, pero no hayan cursado la asignatura de inglés como materia individualizada el curso anterior, se tendrá en cuenta la calificación obtenida en la asignatura de inglés de cuarto curso de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria.

e)     Estar situado en un lugar del orden de prelación de solicitudes que le permita la obtención de una de las becas convocadas.

https://www.infosubvenciones.es/bdnstrans/GE/es/convocatorias/813674

https://aee.educacionfpydeportes.gob.es/convocatorias.html

Love is in the air #ValentinesDay #IESAzorín #Petrer

 

Facing History & Ourselves

Facing History & Ourselves is a global non-profit organization founded in 1976, dedicated to using lessons from history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up against racism, antisemitism, and other forms of bigotry and hate.

The organization provides educators with professional development, teaching strategies, and resources to help students connect historical events to contemporary issues, fostering critical thinking and ethical decision-making. Their curriculum covers topics such as the Holocaust, civil rights movements, and other instances of injustice and prejudice, aiming to promote a more inclusive and informed society.

https://www.facinghistory.org/

Women in Research

The year 2025 marks two important anniversaries: 10 years of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS) and 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, both focused on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Even though gender equality in science is essential for a better future, women and girls still face many obstacles and biases when pursuing scientific careers.

To close this gap, we need to break stereotypes, highlight inspiring role models, support women's progress with special programs, and create inclusive spaces through policies that promote diversity and fairness.

The "Women in Research" series by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) showcases inspiring stories of women across various fields of research and innovation. These narratives highlight their contributions, challenges, and achievements, aiming to promote diversity and encourage more women to pursue careers in science and research. The series includes interviews and features on platforms like YouTube, where viewers can learn about the journeys of these remarkable women.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkjB0VcEl5P-lB56uVLk35_Vn9_7Eh7Xa

EasyLang AI

EasyLang AI is an application developed by MyLens that leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate language learning in an engaging and personalized manner. It transforms your preferred topics or content into concise visual lessons tailored to your native language, allowing your interests to guide your language acquisition process. 

The platform supports various input formats, including CSV/Excel files, PDFs, images, YouTube links, web addresses, and extended text. This flexibility enables users to learn from content that genuinely interests them, enhancing the learning experience.

By converting complex information into easily digestible visuals, EasyLang AI aims to make language learning both enjoyable and effective. The application's approach ensures that learners remain engaged and can grasp new concepts with greater ease.

https://mylens.ai/apps/easylang