All posts by Ian Rogers

Jun
14
2016

IELTS scores of increasing importance for UAE teachers

The International English Language Teaching System (IELTS) developed by Cambridge, British Council and IDP is the global standard for assessing English language proficiency. Owing to high test security and strict adherence to procedures, it is recognized by governments and educational institutions in the world as the paradigm for demonstrating English language proficiency. In accordance with … Continue reading IELTS scores of increasing importance for UAE teachers

minneapolis
Dec
29
2015

English Language Learners Leading the Leaders in Minnesota School Divisions

The State of Minnesota in the USA has one of the largest proportions of English language learners in the country.  With roughly 25% of students learning English, and 40% language learners in general. The latest data indicates there are 65,000 English language learners in Minnesota schools, which has soared by 50,000 in the past 2 … Continue reading English Language Learners Leading the Leaders in Minnesota School Divisions

Sep
20
2015

Awil Hashi

Dr. Hashi supports institutional effectiveness by developing standards-based and accreditation aligned curriculum and programs. He has over 15 years of experience as an educator, EFL specialist, education technologist and curriculum developer. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics from York University, Toronto, an MA in TESOL from Minnesota State University and a PhD in Educational … Continue reading Awil Hashi

Aug
20
2015

Ian Rogers

Ian Rogers is a Canadian educator and technologist with a Masters of Education and many years experience as an instructor, manager, curriculum developer and ICT professional in Canada, China, the UAE, Qatar, Iraq and Somalia. He has co-managed a number of Ednastics projects including the establishment of foundation programs at many prominent universities in Somalia, … Continue reading Ian Rogers

Aug
14
2015

Jamal Adam

Dr. Jamal Adam has over 20 years of experience in various roles within the educational sector in the United States, including as an accreditation specialist with the Higher Learning Commissions. His experience in accreditation is extensive, having served as an accreditation specialist with one of the six major accrediting bodies in the United States where … Continue reading Jamal Adam