We took refuge in a Karaoke box in the heart of Osaka. Some of the sound outside came through, but it was better than the street. We Got down to talking about writing centers and some of what you should know about them.By Scott Shinall, Joachim Castellano

Both Joachim and I were selected for the Apple Distinguished Educator Program. So, one particularly warm morning we sat down to revive the Edgycation Podcast. This episode talks about what we saw, so listen up. Lots more to come.By Scott Shinall, Joachim Castellano

We talk about the five paragraph essay and our take on what students really need to be prepared for.By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Today we are scratching the surface of what pragmatics is and how it may be used in the classroom. Watch closely for future episodes so that you may hear the corrections!!By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

A look at how EFL and ESL are actually a bit different.By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Some alternative uses for movies or videos in the classroom.By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Sapir-Whorf got pushed back, don't worry though, it'll come. this time though, we are talking to Paul Goldberg about a site he has been helping with called xreading. you can find it at http://www.xreading.com Listen to the show for details!By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Where is ESL going?By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

A discussion on when to use dictionaries in the classroom. When, Where and WhyBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

What kind of ESL teacher are you?By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

One of the things that new teachers have to deal with is the abundance of research that is available. Here is our take on those first couple of years teaching and how to deal with "current research".By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

So you may be aware of our view on Sage-on-the-Stage vs. Guide-on-the-Side. Here is slightly different take on the idea. The 3 roles of the teacher as presented by J. Scrivener. To our surprise, we mostly like this idea, but feel that there may be something missing...By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Explicit Teaching and Implicit TeachingBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

A look at a short article about the future of ELTBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

An interview with the head of Intel and is Ed. Tech really turning the corner?By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

The idea of which is taught in class has raised its head again. So, how do you choose between the two?By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

A ton of news, well at least a lot of talking about news. Kind of getting the chops back a bit. We still need to get a bit more bass into D's mic. Topic? well, mostly comparing a teaching hospitals and teacher training programs. Listen for the creaky chair!By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Headphone warning: I'd listen to this one on your computer. The levels are a little offBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Now used to look at ESL.By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Using writing journals in the classroom.By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Our most recent live showBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

A discussion the 10 most important things to do in the classroomBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

A discussion of Freire's ideas and reactions to them.By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

How Scott is using YouTube and video podcasts to talk about Culture.By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

How to get the best from your classes.By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Bringing hardcore linguistics into the ESL content-based classroomBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Talking about improving the feel of a classBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Thank you Randy!!By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

When to LeaveBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Back from TESOL 2008By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Interview with John WilsonBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Warning: Constructive Criticism AheadBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Ins-and-Outs of Part-time University work in JapanBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

What to do when students won't use the target language...By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

The last book show was more on the "don't use these" side, these are the opposite.By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

We look at journals, blogs and forumsBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Our second talk with Marcos about the inner workings of Widgets.By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

News and more. A quicky update to get by with until next week.By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Come to the site to discuss the topic, still!By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

What's a Widget?By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

What's a Widget?By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

What to do and where to find resourcesBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Talking about grades and how to make them easierBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

So, What is the transition between secondary ed and higher ed. like? Let's ask Jason Henwood!By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

One Scott rants on about the evils of academic writing whilst the other tries to talk some sense into him.By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

We ponder the implications of videoconferencing in the esl classroomBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

We sit down with Prof. Moraga and talk about lit. in the classroom.By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

The Matrix is the world that has been pulled over your eyes...By Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

Using and leading discussions in classBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte

How are Creativity and Education RelatedBy Scott Shinall, Scott Duarte