I was a professor of curriculum and instruction at East Tennessee State University and am now in emeritus status. Currently, I teach English composition part-time at George Mason University. I have taught in Cincinnati, Turkey, China and the Czech Republic.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Infrastructure
China has modern technology. But equipment doesn't always function with antiquated wiring. It is difficult to install sufficient wiring in these old buildings, especially when workers are have outdated skills. My state of the art laptop does not always function effectively here. Above: the teachers' room at the Oxford Academy, where we access the Internet, or try.
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