Paula Rock

Paula is a Senior Product Marketing Strategist at Participate Learning. She is passionate about the work we do to connect students to the world and global learning through international teachers and early language-learning opportunities.

How Does Dual Language Build Sociocultural Competence in Students?

The Center for Applied Linguistics, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting language learning and cultural understanding, considers sociocultural competence one…

2 years ago

Three ways to celebrate Chinese New Year with students and colleagues

Are you wondering how you might celebrate Chinese New Year with students and colleagues? The Year of the Tiger begins…

2 years ago

Integrating Pop Culture into the Classroom: Encanto

Disney’s Encanto is an exciting new family film centered around a close-knit family with magical gifts and the enchanted house…

2 years ago

Tips for a Culturally Responsive Holiday Celebration in Your Classroom

The last month of the year is often such a busy time for students and teachers alike. It can be…

2 years ago

Three Ways to Globalize Your STEM Lessons

The acronym STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and is an educational curriculum that focuses heavily on these…

3 years ago

Tips for Setting Up a Warm and Welcoming Classroom

In the United States, August marks a time of anticipation and preparation as parents, students, and teachers get ready for…

3 years ago

Three Themes to Teach During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The historic 2020 Tokyo Olympics are currently underway! For international educators committed to uniting our world through global learning, the…

3 years ago

Tips for Creating a Culture Corner in Your Classroom

As cultural exchange teachers, you play an active, important role in your students’ lives as ambassadors of your culture and…

3 years ago

Making the Most of American Independence Day

Independence Day in the United States, celebrated each year on Fourth of July, is an excellent way to observe aspects…

3 years ago

Five Elements of a Successful Classroom Virtual Exchange

Virtual exchange activities help students make connections to students from other walks of life all over the world. They are…

3 years ago