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Monthly Archives: March 2010
Classroom Tips, Part 1
After 30 years of teaching, I have found a number of things that work well, most of the time. Of course, I also keep trying new things and every now and then I come across something new that has potential. … Continue reading
Fun with Google Docs (Part 2B)
First Contact: The Google Docs Tutorial Week Three of Term: Jan 25-29 Part One looked at how Goggle Docs compare to traditional word processors as utilities for creation and submission of student assignments. Part Two (this one) talks about the … Continue reading
Fun with Google Docs (Part 2A)
A Collaborative Editing Exercise Using Google Docs Part One looked at how Goggle Docs compare to traditional word processors as utilities for creation and submission of student assignments. Part Two (this one) talks about the collaborative editing exercise I did … Continue reading
What’s the Difference between a College and A University? (Part 2)
Some time ago I did a bit on the differences (or some of them) between colleges and universities. I also did a comparison between them and high school. Somehow it disappeared, so here it is again. What are some of … Continue reading
Are students LESS tech savvy than they were 5 years ago?
I am teaching a first year communications course for engineers. Most of the students seem to be making some real progress. As always, a few need very little guidance from me and others won’t listen to what I say no … Continue reading
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