This is one of those times when I blog in order to save something for later or to give myself time to think about something. Apparently, Google Classroom is now a thing. Joshua Kim of "Blog U" in Inside Higher Ed writes about it, or rather, what he wishes it was. Google Classroom combines elements … Continue reading Google Classroom
Asking for what you want in an assignment
Over on Facebook, some of my teaching peers are struggling with an old problem--what to do about the many file formats students will use to turn in work. A semi-new twist has developed: some less-honest students will purposely turn in either a properly labelled incorrect file or a purposely corrupted file to avoid turning in … Continue reading Asking for what you want in an assignment
Thankful
I am not feeling particularly thankful right now, but know I should be. On the whole, this has been a great semester, but it is also time to rake leaves. I know I have to. I thought I took care of it with my last-day-to-drop email. All the same, here I am, having to explain … Continue reading Thankful