Category Archives: Teaching & Learning

On Becoming a University (Part I)

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Katrin Becker

I’ve had an interest in Mount Royal for some years. When I was teaching at the U of Calgary I found MRU’s transfer students to be hard-working and quite capable. Last year I even taught there as a ‘temp’ (I … Continue reading →

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Classroom Tips, Part 1

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Katrin Becker

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 →

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Fun with Google Docs (Part 2B)

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Katrin Becker

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 →

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Fun with Google Docs (Part 2A)

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Katrin Becker

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 →

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What’s the Difference between a College and A University? (Part 2)

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Katrin Becker

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 →

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Are students LESS tech savvy than they were 5 years ago?

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Katrin Becker

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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Deconstruction and Takeaways (games)

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Katrin Becker

5 Lessons Professors Can Learn From Video Games – Technology – The Chronicle of Higher Education Nice article. via 5 Lessons Professors Can Learn From Video Games – Technology – The Chronicle of Higher Education. The author suggests we might … Continue reading →

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Students fail at writing.

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Katrin Becker

Students failing because of Twitter, texting – Canada – Canoe.ca “Thirty per cent of students who are admitted are not able to pass at a minimum level,” says Ann Barrett, managing director of the English language proficiency exam at Waterloo … Continue reading →

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