When I hear an instructor described as "easy," I start to wonder what that really means. Today, I want to analyze the idea within the context of my own teaching.
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I'm writing this article because I recently caught myself writing a somewhat nasty message to a student at the end of a long academic year. I had sent the message, did some reading, and later...
With yet another school year in the books, I wanted to take a moment to talk about one of the worst parts of being an educator: grading. More specifically, I want to talk about how grading gets in...
Student evaluations of teaching are a norm across college campuses, but just about every ounce of research on their use has shown negative outcomes. No more is this true than in my place of work,...
Top Reasons Why You Don’t Need to Take Attendance (And Why I Do It Anyway)
Throughout my paternity leave, my substitute has been working hard to track attendance for me. It's not something I personally care about, and I decided to reflect on why. Here are some of my top...
Reflecting on Two More Semesters of Teaching: Spring & Autumn 2023
As 2023 wraps up, I figured it was time I finally reflected on my teaching. I know it's been a while. A Quick Overview This year I'm breaking with the tradition of the usual semesterly...