adventures in teaching and learning
Time to dive in! After thinking about them for a long time, this term I’m converting my exams into two-stage exams. Step 1. I shorten the exam so it’s doable in about 2/3 of the testing time slot. Step 2. Students write the exam Continue reading Two-Stage Exam: Introduction and Resources
Time to get to serious work! I have spent the last two weeks thoroughly distracted by the Games — almost as badly as when they were here in Vancouver! While I realize that there are economic and social problems with Continue reading Olympics are over!
This week has been a busy one, in a good way! Here are some highlights: Accomplished a Goal: the Instructor’s Manual On Monday I was relieved to finish the instructor’s manual to accompany my research methods textbook. Not every textbook Continue reading Networking, Celebrating, and New Ideas
The first few weeks of summer term have been glorious. The weather has cooperated for the most part, and I have been able to take some time to breathe. March and April were more hectic than I anticipated they would Continue reading Recovering, Reconnecting, Resting
This summer has flown by! Guess that’s what happens when you update an entire textbook, read another one to prep for a new course, revise multiple syllabi, attend two conferences, write a program evaluation report… and a few bits of Continue reading Gearing up for September!