Author Archives: rlsalois

I love the first day of class. I really do. It’s exciting to start fresh and meet a new group of students. The fresh syllabus, the introductions, all of it. Of course, it’s a bit different online than in person, … Continue reading →

This semester I thought I’d try something new. Something I’d heard about, but always been a bit nervous to do myself. You see, I’m one of those people who likes to have EVERYTHING in place before the semester starts. I … Continue reading →

Well, it finally happened. One of my favorite television shows (and the subject of my current research) has officially been canceled. One Day at a Time is a multi-camera style sit-com that was filmed in front of a live studio … Continue reading →

When I teach face-to-face, I like to include a variety of activities. We do a little bit of lecture, a smattering of group work, a video here and there, maybe some informal group presentations, or just an open class discussion. … Continue reading →

2020 has been rough for us all. So when my husband and I set down to our two person Thanksgiving dinner last night, I really had to think about what I was thankful for. I ended up focusing on big … Continue reading →

In September 2016, I conducted research for my dissertation in Havana Cuba. As part of the work I did there, I attended a number of live theater performances. The first show I attended was ¡Guán Melón! ¡Tu Melón! created and … Continue reading →

While I was working on my dissertation, I had a writing group. Two of my friends (sometimes more) and I would get together in a room at the school and spend two hours writing. We met once each week, and … Continue reading →

I host a podcast. If you’ve navigated through my website, that will come as no surprise to you. Why Do We Read This? was specifically designed with my World Literature students in mind. The idea was to give them another … Continue reading →

It’s that time of the semester again. Observations. For adjuncts and instructors across CUNY (and I imagine elsewhere as well), this is a time that brings out different reactions in different people. Some people get really anxious at the thought … Continue reading →

There have been many posts by countless educators, parents, and students regarding the transition to online classes that many of us have been forced into this year. And everyone has their opinions on what works and what doesn’t work. Of … Continue reading →