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Crystal
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English Instructor • 🇺🇸 in 🇩🇪 • Virtual Educator • Business English enthusiast • https://crystalrosewainstock.com/
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I've been working on putting some of my materials up in a new shop. Check it out if you're looking for no-prep activities to use with your adult learners.

There's a lot of free stuff up right now. Please enjoy!

www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/unfold...
Unfolding English
Browse educational resources created by Unfolding English in the official Teachers Pay Teachers store.
www.teacherspayteachers.com
May 15, 2025 at 4:52 AM
crwainstock.bsky.social
I'm taking the German citizenship test this week, and it's been really interesting seeing election news and results as I'm studying.
stadtnuernberg.bsky.social Stadt Nürnberg @stadtnuernberg.bsky.social · Feb 23
Nach 97 von 726 Wahlbezirken haben wir in #Nürnberg bei der #Bundestagswahl2025 folgenden Zwischenstand: CSU 34,3%, SPD 15,5%, Grüne 15,3%, AfD 14,6%, Linke 8,6%, FDP 3,9%, BSW 3,4%, Freie Wähler 1,6%: go.nuernberg.de/btw25
February 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
crwainstock.bsky.social
I'm on Substack! 🥳✨🤩
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Crystal Rose-Wainstock | Substack
English educator, edtech enthusiast, 🇺🇸 in 🇩🇪. I write about teaching and learning. ✨TESOL ✨TEFL ✨ESL ✨EFL ✨ Business English
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February 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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"AI is rapidly transcending the role of a mere tool. It's evolving into a complex collaborator, a catalyst for creativity, and, at times, an unsettling mirror reflecting our own biases and societal structures."

#tesol

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Beyond the Algorithm: Cultivating "Possibility Literacy" in an AI-Driven World
Instead of just teaching technical AI skills, we need to develop the mindset to understand, imagine, and shape how AI transforms what humans can do.
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February 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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AI's illusion of reason. Mechanical Turks and our eagerness to believe illusions are real.

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AI's Illusion of Reason
We shouldn’t need any illusions to understand how generative tools might be useful. This obsession with anthropomorphization hinders our ability to understand what these systems can and cannot do, lea...
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February 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Want to avoid outrage fatigue? Stop doomscroling and do something.

www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/epis...
How to Avoid News Burnout and Outrage Fatigue
Outrage fatigue can wear us down—but we can take care of ourselves in an onslaught of overwhelming news.
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February 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
crwainstock.bsky.social
Such an interesting and relevant discussion.

pca.st/episode/08ba...
Imperialism, The Highest Stage of Capitalism w/ Breht O'Shea and Alyson Escalante - Upstream
Conversations and audio documentaries exploring a wide variety of themes pertaining to economics and politics, hosted by Della Z Duncan and Robert R. Raymond
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February 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
crwainstock.bsky.social
Being open-minded and tolerant is humility in action.

We could all use a bit more of this in our lives.
February 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
crwainstock.bsky.social
Some really great tips for actively engaging with learners and AI in the classroom.

#tesol #iatefl
January 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
crwainstock.bsky.social
I'm getting ready to take the theoretical driving test in Germany, and it's a lot to remember. Most rules seem quite similar to the US, but there are multiple "rule of thumbs" to remember and calculate. I only have two thumbs, man.
January 27, 2025 at 8:48 PM
crwainstock.bsky.social
One #edtech tool I've found really useful recently is Slido. It's been great for collecting feedback from students, creating surveys, and generally promoting student interaction.

#tesol #tefl #iatefl

www.slido.com
Home | Slido - Audience Interaction Made Easy
Slido is an easy to use Q&A and polling platform. Increase engagement at your meetings, events, and conferences.
www.slido.com
January 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Make 2025 your year to listen to more #ELT podcasts 🙌

#TESOL #TEFL #ELL #MLL
thinkaloudpod.bsky.social The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Jan 6
Have you noticed our teeny tiny rebrand? We've changed the end of our podcast’s name... 😊 Don't worry - Anna and Shey will still be your hosts. We just want to make it easier for listeners to find us. 😉 If you love our #podcast, spread the word and share an episode with an #ELT colleague or friend!
January 6, 2025 at 1:47 AM
crwainstock.bsky.social
I finished up this exciting online course through the English Language Programs Virtual Educator Program in December.

It was such a pleasure working with professionals in Bahrain as they built their English skills and confidence.
#tesol

crystalrosewainstock.com/virtual-educ...
Building bridges: Teaching English to professionals in Bahrain
Join me as I reflect on my experience being an English Language Programs Virtual Educator with a group of professionals in Bahrain.
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January 24, 2025 at 9:50 PM