NITLE Camp 2010 was 4 days of in-depth discussion and learning about assessment activities and the pedagogy and support of mobile devices. For me, it was a fantastic intro. to these topics and I have so much more to discuss than what you’ll see here (so find me and we can talk if you want […]…Continue Reading NITLE Camp 2010 Days 1 & 2
Month: July 2010
Obama Take Note! The Paradox of Politicization, Or Why Presidents Do Not Really Control the Executive Branch
Today’s Washington Post contains a fascinating – and sobering look at the sprawling national intelligence community that has mushroomed in the wake of 9-11. For long time readers of this blog, the article will sound familiar themes, since……Continue Reading Obama Take Note! The Paradox of Politicization, Or Why Presidents Do Not Really Control the Executive Branch
Some Rain
As in, wow, that was some rain. The weather station recorded a peak rainfall rate of 13.71″ per hour, and we got a half of an inch of rain in a little less than 5 minutes. Middblog was tweeting, here’s a good picture. A cold front coming down from Canada was pushing a line of […]…Continue Reading Some Rain
Is the Public Stupid? When A Chart Is Not Worth A Thousand Words
This item from yesterday’s Washington Post caught my eye as a useful teaching moment. Ezra Klein posted this graph, based on this most recent Washington Post/ABC Poll, under the label “A chart is worth a thousand words”:
It’s not clear what……Continue Reading Is the Public Stupid? When A Chart Is Not Worth A Thousand Words
Another round of FYS Mentor Assignments
Many of you have received FYS Mentor assignments this week. Thanks to all of you who responded promptly. We’ll begin a third round of FYSM assignments next week. I still have a few Peer Writing Tutor placements to make for college writing classes. Those will happen early next week. I’ve posted the FYSM and PWT […]…Continue Reading Another round of FYS Mentor Assignments
October meeting with the Trustees
It’s not even August, but we’re already formulating our agenda for our meeting in October with a committee of the Board of Trustees. Here’s what we’ve come up with so far. Please let us know if you have additional concerns! … Continue reading →…Continue Reading October meeting with the Trustees
Friday quick flicks
No introduction necessary …
and from the master:…Continue Reading Friday quick flicks