Green Glass and Learning to Fail
I made a video for #moocmooc. I think about what learning I value most, and how I do things in my classroom. I mention my dad and trades I once engaged in. It’s fun to think about what was, what is,...
View ArticleRooster Cogburn and the Educational Frontier
“I do not entertain hypotheticals. The world itself is vexing enough.”–Col Stonehill, from True Grit My uncle loves Rooster Cogburn. That is to say, he loves the idea of Rooster Cogburn. My uncle is a...
View ArticleThe “Guide on the Side” and Assessment in the Oppressed Classroom
I composed a Storify for #moocmooc. It’s an interesting act of discourse, and I often use it in my class as a way to thinking about fitting parts together. Anyway, you’ll find it below: [View the story...
View Article#etmooc Introduction (Yes, another MOOC!)
I’ve been experimenting with some presentation tools for my scientific and technical presentations course. I’m teaching it this spring semester. I’m also taking another (more well-organized) MOOC led...
View ArticleHow Do I Make My Learning Visible?
During our first #etmooc session, Alec Couros asked: “How do you make your learning visible?” This is a good question, and one I’ve struggled with often. I think it’s important–not just for me but also...
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