Three things I learned as (interim) department chair
I was unexpectedly made chair of my department for two months this summer. Here's three things I learned from the experience. … »
Hospitals and the humanity of students
Some lessons on teaching learned while recovering from open-heart surgery. … »
Two more thoughts on habits and teaching
How can a focus on habit formation help improve teaching and faculty development? … »
What to do about Algebra 2?
A recent Forbes article calls for replacing Algebra 2 with computational thinking. What's good about that idea and what needs more careful thought? … »
Why should academics be productive?
Productivity isn't about efficiency or looking good. What is it about and why should it matter to academics? … »