Our Think Tank online magazine represents 21st century learning. Just as you might come across an interesting video on the Internet, click links to read more about it, and then discuss it with colleagues, our Think Tanks work that way too. Each issue starts with a media broadcast, such as a TED Talk on the brain science topic featured in the issue. This is followed by a Think Tank of teachers and researchers writing more about the topic and how it applies to the language classroom. The final Plus section includes book reviews, reader spotlights, and other special contributions.
Surprise! We’re starting the new year with an issue full of contributions from our readers sharing surprising stories from their teaching careers. Sometimes our students can surprise us; other times, we can surprise our students! There’s much to learn from and reflect on when it comes to classroom situations that don’t quite turn out as expected.
“As much as you try to organize your life, life will surprise you.” – Bryce Dressner, rock composer
APA REFERENCE FOR THIS ISSUE:
(author). (2025). (article title, sentence case). MindBrainEd Think Tanks: How Surprises Shape the Language Teaching Experience, 11(1), (pages).
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We are building a collection of readings about the Mind, Brain, Education and related topics in simplified English. The readings are based on articles and topics that have appeared in our Think Tanks+. Use them with your students. Share them with colleagues. Read them yourself as a gentle introduction to some of the issues and themes discussed in the Think Tanks+.
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