I attended a memorable session on the power of Twitter and how the technology can be used to build community. I admit that I am still a bit of a […]
[gigya src=”http://prezi.com/bin/preziloader.swf” type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” allowfullscreen=”true” allowscriptaccess=”always” width=”450″ height=”300″ bgcolor=”#ffffff” flashvars=”prezi_id=zynyss2aotkw&lock_to_path=0&color=ffffff&autoplay=no&autohide_ctrls=0″] In the past month, I have had the good fortune of attending and presenting at two excellent conferences: the Midwest Writing […]
Last week I wrote about using emoticons in the classroom to help colleagues and students alike understand our intentions in our text-based communications. Now, I would like to discuss how […]
While preparing for the APA faculty workshops I presented today, a very good reminder was brought to light for me that I’d like to share. What came to me was […]
In my blog post on Tuesday, I spoke about the uses of podcasts in an educational context and shared some basic facts about podcasting. Today I want to explain how […]
We’ve all probably said it in varying incarnations countless times: Why don’t students complete the assigned readings? Why don’t students read my comments? Why don’t students read the information I […]
If you’re anything like me, most of your research is done electronically, and you probably have countless folders chockablock full of memory-hogging pdf files. Or worse: one ginormous folder teeming […]
“Seize control of your splendid language. Work your alchemical mumbo jumbo. Mix up your slang. Blow your innumerable horns. Play with feeling.” -Rick Moody I wrote this quote on an […]
I am a creature of habit. When I go to Chili’s, I order the same fajita plate every time. When I go to Baskin Robbins, you won’t see me trying […]
