Here’s the finals schedule for JCCC. Evidently I’m not the only one who couldn’t find it. Lesson: when in doubt, ask the administrative assistants. They know everything. This reminds me of a classic XKCD cartoon. Include Finals Schedule for something…
Metaphor paper explained
Once again too many papers start off with a paragraph to a page of random BS on the nature of metaphors in general. Papers should get to the point quickly – and focus on the text one analyzes. Here’s an…
Why doesn’t this work in my class?
If you want to know why this won’t work in my class, read the syllabus.
Master Teacher Retreat
This weekend I’ll be co-facilitating a Master Teacher Retreat in the bucolic splendor of Tall Oaks. We’ve got the wiki started up, and I’ll give anyone attending rights to add and edit content. If you’ve never participated in a wiki…
Profile Writing
Our textbook offers excellent instructions and suggestions for writing profiles, in addition to many fine examples. If one reads that material one should have no trouble with the assignment. A profile differs from a memoir in that it is about…
Who’s using facebook.
Mashable has an interesting infographic on the demographics of Facebook. A year ago on April 5th 37.5 % of the total US population had a Facebook account. The Makeup of the US Facebook population had significantly more diversity that the…
Library Research Orientation
One point the librarian made that bears repeating – research takes time. I’m not talking about the reading of articles (that takes even more time) but finding good research is work. Students who got “A’s” and “B’s” last semester said…
On education
Podcasting – little literature review
Podcasting can be compared to radio programs made available on demand rather than broadcast arbitrarily. It can also be likened to blogging, and is sometimes referred to as audio blogging (Learn Out Loud). Podcasts can be the content delivered during…
Irony – grading papers
Thanks to the Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal for this one .