Considering Contract Grading and the Class Blog
In the Spring Semester I used class blogs to foster class discussion in my online classes (see Feedback Loops). I…
The Problem of Rice Crispy Treat Writing Instruction
Writing is a constant in my life. I have in turns made my living as a writer and as a…
Here Be Dragons — Maybe
I’m in an emotional turmoil today. This morning I waved good-bye to my 12-year-old son as he departed on his…
Why video assignments?
This blog post is not about making my students create videos, but rather the videos that I create for my…
Faith and Roller Coaster Rides
The month of June has been the roller coaster ride from hell – filled with extremes – that have left…
What Can You Learn From And About Your Students?
Good teachers already know that we learn from our students every day. They teach us things about our world, technology, and…