Tag: Writing
Radical Idea: What if we stopped teaching writing?
I have a radical idea. What if we stopped teaching writing and instead focused on the writer? What if we…
What do low-stakes writing assignments look like?
Last week I proposed the idea of using low-stakes writing to give students writing practice and the opportunity to engage…
You can assign writing and avoid a grading avalanche
We all know what traditional writing assignments look like in college – the report, the term paper, the essay –…
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…
Faith and Roller Coaster Rides
The month of June has been the roller coaster ride from hell – filled with extremes – that have left…
