the experience was “terrifying” but
rewarding as he was able to use the
technology in combination with using
his English-speaking skills.
International students and their
instructors face many challenges from
different cultural expectations of what a
classroom is like, to how they read their
native written language. John Graney
understands that language skills take
time and practice to master, which is
much like the use of technologies. His
courses evolve each semester through
faculty development training and
attending conferences. He never loses
sight of his main objectives for his
students: helping his students increase
their language skills, understand
American academia, utilize SF
resources, and enjoy using new
technologies in the classroom to
increase student engagement.
John Graney, Coordinator for English as a Second
Language program, stands in front of Japanese
calligraphy that stands for “courage.” John
participated in the Certificate for Classroom
Teaching and Learning with Cohort 3 in Fall 2014.
See John’s Students in Action!