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Less is More
I learned an important lesson this semester: less is more. I scaled back the number of assignments in both types of classes I teach (professional writing and general education writing) […]
3 Reasons You Should Bring Games Into Your Classroom
Anyone who knows me, in real life or online, knows that this semester I built my general education writing class (Writing II at my institution) around games. As I noted when […]
Games Set Stage For Serious Rhetorical Work
Research has proven the benefits of play for both children and adults, but this week my students showed me that games can also support critical thinking. This semester my students and […]
The Secret Ingredient For Teaching Success
Yesterday was a good day. My plan for my classes was minimal — just two topics for students to engage while working in small groups. First we would talk about […]