Infographics proliferate news and social media. Students must be able to understand and critically interpret them, and the skills involved…
Teaching and the Tao
One of my favorite poems, which I turn to often, sums up my philosophy of teaching. It’s from the Tao…
10 Fun Ways to Teach with Wordle and Tagxedo
Everyone knows Wordle.net can create intriguing “word clouds” that are fun to look at, but did you know that Wordle…
10 Findings about Class Size
Every teacher knows it: Smaller classes are better for students. We can interact with each student more. They can interact…
Students as Contemplatives
One misconception I have to tackle every year is the average student’s belief that she “has nothing to write.” Students…